ReWild Long Island / South Fork
Summer Program to Fight Hunger & Climate Change
Learn about the Program: Partners, Locations, Schedules & FAQ
The East End Summer Program is now accepting applications from High School students who would like to foster biodiversity, climate resilience and food security. Projects include:
Gardening for pollinators with native plants
Organic farming to benefit food-insecure community members
Oyster & bioswale pojects to benefit our waters
Composting & recycling
Identifying native & invasive plants
Advocacy and outreach
Applications will be accepted until we have filled our spots. Interviews start around May 15.
Question or Comments?
Email SummerOrganizers@ReWildLongIsland.org
Projects & Partners
Join the East Hampton High School Garden Club with Karen DeFronzo to design, install and maintain the new pollinator garden, funded by ReWild Long Island, on the school campus. EHHS campus, to the right of the school
Share the Harvest Farm, an organic farm that grows and supplies healthy, fresh produce for local food banks and also operates a farm stand, offers the opportunity to learn the key components of organic farming and the considerations for running a community program as well as addressing food insecurity in our community. 55 Long Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937 > enter through the black gate at EECO Farm across from EHHS
ReWild / East Hampton Compost provides education and resources to our community about ways we can take positive action to reduce our contribution to climate change through topics that include East Hampton Compost dropoff, ReWild home composting, pollinator protection, native plants and recycling.
Wednesday Mornings, 8-11am at Amber Waves Farm, 367 Main Street, Amagansett NY 11930
Saturdays, 9am-1pm at the Springs Farmers Market, Ashawagh Hall, 780 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton NY 11937
Run East Hampton Compost, the food scrap to compost pilot with the Town of East Hampton. We'll promote the program and educate community members on the importance of composting, sign up households, collect and weigh food scraps, and collect data that will be used to help the pilot scale in future phase.. Participants may also contribute to the on-going social media campaign and website, etc.
ChangeHampton at East Hampton Town Hall Native Garden planting & maintenance, supervised by Eco Harmony proprietor Paul Muñoz. East Hampton Town Hall, 159 Pantigo Road, East Hampton NY
South Fork Sea Farmers works collaboratively with the East Hampton Town Shellfish Hatchery to expand and broaden educational programs and encourage other residents to be stewards of their marine environment.
The South Fork Sea Farmers are on a mission to educate and raise awareness of the importance of sustainable marine aquaculture and to inspire constructive action programs. Their goal is to promote and encourage more public oyster gardening which keeps our waters clean, provides habitat for marine life and improves our overall ecosystem. South Fork Sea Farmers is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Potential locations: 42 Gann Rd East Hampton (Three Mile Harbor), 142 Waterhole Rd, East Hampton (Hog Creek), 286 Gerard Dr., East Hampton (Accabonac), End of Crassen Blvd., Amagansett (Napeague Harbor), 159 E. Lake Dr (Montauk)
Surfrider Bioswale The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.
The Village Green bioswale is contoured with gently sloped sides and planted with vegetation designed to absorb road runoff, filter pollution from stormwater, and provide native habitat while beautifying a public space. This garden project protects clean water in the Hook Pond watershed, which is threatened by harmful algal blooms and nutrient overloads of nitrogen and phosphorus from septic systems, fertilizer, and other runoff. 158 Main St, East Hampton, NY 11937
The Methodist Lane Bioswale supports pollinators through native plants that have coevolved with our local bees, butterflies, moths, and more. Pollinator plants often have beautiful flowers and can bring color and life to your yard at home while supporting biodiversity. 42 Main St, East Hampton, NY 11937
LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton is a public garden in transition, moving from traditional garden design to add native plants and regenerative gardening methods. This project incorporates a new native plant garden along with developing its educational materials. 133 Hands Creek Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937
We may also visit with the following:
Perfect Earth Project and ⅔ for the Birds is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, engaging, and inspiring individuals, land care professionals, and decision-makers to adopt toxic-free, nature-based, and climate-responsible landscaping practices necessary for a healthier, more sustainable—and beautiful—environment for all. 962 Springs Fireplace Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937
Third House Nature Center naturalists Vicki Bustamante will lead a series of walks that focus on identifying native trees, shrubs, and flowers as well as invasives at Camp Hero State Park in Montauk. Camp Hero State Park, Montauk, NY 11954 >> in Camp Hero along Camp Hero Road near the Point Woods trail head. (no parking fees)
Build in Kind builds awareness of the impact of development on our communities and environment through advocacy and zoning recommendations. location to be determined
Renewable Energy LI provides green energy solutions. location to be determined
Summer Program Locations
2024 map under construction…
2024 summer schedule in process
There will be plenty of morning and afternoon times so you’ll be able to choose projects that fit into your schedule, even if you have a summer job.
Will you be an Intern or a Volunteer?
Either way, all participants accrue community service hours that are required by EHHS.
Interns commit to 60 hours of attendance over the summer and earn a $300 stipend. Internship schedules have some flexibility, and applicants are required to complete an interview. Interns are selected before volunteers and given first choice to sign up for events, then available slots are opened to volunteers. Some interns end up accumulating more than 60 hours.
Volunteers commit to working 30 hours over the summer, and do not get a stipend. There is a lot more schedule flexibility for volunteers and some end up working more than 30 hours.
If you cannot attend the weekly Saturday Zoom sessions, you may apply as a volunteer.
