Upcoming Events
Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
The Water We Drink, The Water We Love
Join us on Thursday, August 13th at 6pm for “The Water We Drink, The Water We Love”.
A panel discussion on how our actions affect the aquifer and the surrounding waterways.
The panel:
Frederick Stumm, PG. Ph.D Research Hydrologist US Geological Survey
Alexa Annunziata, Director of Outreach, Peconic Baykeeper
International Coastal CleanUp Day
Join us to clean up two local beaches and keep garbage from entering coastal waters.
3rd Annual Clothing Swap
Welcome to the 3rd Annual NFEC Clothing Swap!
Come join us at Borghese Vineyard for a fun night of swapping clothes with fellow fashion enthusiasts. Bring 3-5 gently used clothing and accessory items and exchange them for something new-to-you. It's a sustainable way to freshen up your wardrobe!
Whether you're looking to declutter your closet or find some hidden gems, this event is perfect for you. Grab your friends and make a night out of it. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite outfit!
Mark your calendars and get ready to swap 'til you drop. See you there!
Your ticket includes one free glass of wine. Go to EventBrite to buy tickets.
Our Water Future & the Decisions We Face
Water, Water, Everywhere ... but little left to drink?
Thu, May 21
Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
The shrinking aquifer and the future of our fresh water. We're surrounded by water, but our aquifer is shrinking and the demand for fresh water is growing. Will our taps run dry?
When Nature Gives a Warning
From Bird Flu on our beaches to Lyme Disease in our backyards, how a disrupted environment is making us sicker, and what we can do about it.
Environmental Expo and Repair Cafe Sponsored by: The Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council and the NFEC
Event Details:
When: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Southold Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic
Recycle - Repair - Reuse
Howard Meinke Scholarship Applications due
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION – SPRING 2026
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Please answer the following questions in detailed essay format:
What do you perceive as the most pressing environmental problem on a global level and how do you recommend addressing that problem? How would you use your major to address this issue?
What do you perceive as the most pressing environmental problem on a local level and how do you recommend addressing that problem? How would you use your major to address this issue?
Please send to the North Fork Environmental Council, PO Box 799, Mattituck, NY 11952 postmarked by May 1st, 2026. If you are chosen as a finalist, we will set up a time for an interview either in person or via Zoom.
NFEC Earth Day 5K Race and Walk
2026 NFEC Earth Day 5K Race and Walk - Sunday, April 26th
Please join us to help “Save What’s Left!” Proceeds will go to scholarships for local high school students that plan to pursue environmental studies in college.
Race begins at 10am, registration is at 9am.
To register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Riverhead/NFECEARTHDAY5K
Early bird registration of $25 available until March 14th.
If you are interested in sponsoring our 5K, please email the office at office@nfec1.org.
Riverhead Town Spring CleanUp
Town Wide CleanUp Day!
Join Us to help create a cleaner and more beautiful Riverhead!
Volunteers needed!
Questions? Or to register yourself or a team at JRizzohcs@optonline.net
Gloves, Bag and Pickers can be provided, walk-ins welcome!
Two Community service credits available upon request.
Check in at Riverhead Town Hall, 4 West 2nd Street. 9am to 11am.
This event is being run by the Town of Riverhead.
Rising Rents, Rising Tides
How do we address the North Fork housing crisis while protecting the environment?
Panel Speakers:
Gwynn Schoeder - Government Liason, Town of Southold
Glynis Barry - Partner, Studio a/b Architects
Andrea Menjivar - Community Development Project Supervisor, Southold Town
Diana “Dinni” Gorden - Chair, Greenport Village Affordable Housing Committee
Early Spring Earth Day Clean Up
Early Spring Earth Day Clean Up
Saturday, March 21st, 10am - 12 noon
Meet at the Moore’s Woods Trailhead, dead end of Webb Street or Monsell Trail and North Street.
Bring gloves, tick spray, wagons, or grabbers if you want.
This event is being run by the Village of Greenport
631 477 0248
Southold WInterfest
Come visit us at the Southold WInterfest! Our table will be right in front of the Town Hall Annex (old Capital One Bank building).
Giving Thanks 50/50 Raffle
Giving Thanks 50/50 Raffle
$50 for 1 ticket - $100 for 3
The winner will receive ½ of all monies collected.
Many other gifts will also be raffled off, including wine donated by local businesses.
All proceeds will go towards supporting our
educational programs and speakers.
Go to Zeffy.com to buy tickets online. You can also send a check to our office:
PO Box 799, Mattituck, NY 11952
Winners need not be present.
Drawing will take place live on Zoom
Friday, November 28, 2025
Nature Based Solutions - Miyawaki Miniforest
Livestreaming on YouTube and Zoom link available. Please email office@nfec1.org for link.
Riverhead Townwide Litter Clean Up Day!
Riverhead Townwide Litter Clean Up Day!
Join us as we continue to create a cleaner Riverhead!
Sponsored by the Riverhead Town Anti-Litter Committee
Check in at Town Hall: 4 West 2nd Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Free Workshop Series: Nature-based Solutions Mark Haubner and North Fork Environmental Council
Nature-Based Solutions
Part 2: Bioregioning, October 30th 6pm
Livestreaming on YouTube, Zoom link available at Office@NFEC1.org
Riverhead Repair Cafe
Repair Cafe - Toss it? No way!
What do you do with a wobbly bike? a lamp that doesn’t work? a shirt that has a hole?
Visit the Repair Cafe! Repairing broken Items together, professional advice, community building and fun!
Volunteers, Helpers, skilled coaches, and people with broken items needed!
There will also be a Halloween Costume Swap!
To volunteer or for more information email:
Ashley at Schandel@townofriverheadny.gov
Margaret at Margaret@nfec1.org
October 25th 1-4pm at the George Young Community Center, 446 S. Jamesport Ave, Jamesport, NY 11947
Free Workshop Series: Nature-based Solutions Mark Haubner and North Fork Environmental Council
Nature Based Solutions:
Part 1: Ecoliteracy, October 23rd 6pm
Livestreaming on YouTube, Zoom link available at office@nfec1.org
International Coastal Cleanup Day
Join us at Reeves Park Beach, on the end of Park Road in Riverhead 9-11am or Breakwater Beach in Mattituck 1-3pm.
Please bring gloves and a bucket. We will also have gloves and bags available.
We clean the beach because:
Protects wildlife – Animals like turtles, birds, and fish can mistake trash for food or get tangled in it. Cleaning up helps keep them safe.
Keeps water healthy – Trash and chemicals on beaches can wash into the ocean, harming sea life and even people who swim there.
Prevents pollution – Plastics and other waste break down very slowly, so removing them keeps the environment cleaner for a long time.
Helps people enjoy beaches – Clean beaches are more fun, safe, and beautiful for everyone to visit.
Sets a good example – When people see others caring for nature, it encourages them to do the same
Organic and Beyond -Sustainable Farming at McCall Vineyards
Organic and Beyond-Farming August 25, 2025
Panel: Organic and Beyond-Farming for the Future of the North Fork
When: 6:30pm. Monday, August 25,2025
Where: McCall Winery, 22600 Main Road, Cutchogue, NY
Regenerative Farming goals - McCall Wines Website
Ph.: 631.734.5764
We are delighted to present NFEC’s August panel: Organic and Beyond-Farming for the Future of the North Fork. Russ McCall will be our gracious host, providing specialty cheeses and localas-local-gets wine for this event. As the winery closes to the public at 6:00, our after-hours session will offer special pricing for our guests.
Who: We’re personally encouraged to know our three panelists: Russ McCall, Louisa Hargrave and Ira Haspel, because it gives us the comfort and hope in knowing that our North Fork is the home of long term farming methods which require little or no chemical inputs. This is true sustainability which comes from intentional stewardship and which can be replicated on every piece of land in the Peconic Bioregion.
Please register with Dawn, our trusty admin, at 631-298-8880, or email her at office@nfec1.org to reserve your place to this important discussion.