Oyster Bay, NY News &amp; Events

NYC Council staffer who was detained in Bethpage ordered deported

LI elementary school damaged in fire could reopen in weeks, superintendent says

So long, winter: Here's when LI's popular warm-weather spots reopen

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, March 21

Nature Hike

Mar21

Explore the arboretum's natural wonders on a guided walk through the naturalized sections of the park, for adults and ages 8 and older, register

Where

Planting Fields Arboretum

1395 Planting Fields Rd.

Oyster Bay, NY

Phone

516-922-8600

Price

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

Online: The Life and Contributions of Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge

Mar23

Mallory Mortillaro will explore the life of Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge and the important contributions she made to the world around her, register for a Zoom link starting Feb. 20

Where

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library

89 E. Main St.

Oyster Bay, NY

Phone

516-922-1212

Price

free

Website

oysterbaylibrary.org

Why You Should Grow Native Plants in Your Garden

Mar23

Join Darcy McDowell, Associate Director of Stewardship and Native Greenhouse Manager for the North Shore Land Alliance as she discusses the benefits of planting Native Plants in your garden.

Where

Syosset Public Library

225 South Oyster Bay Rd.

Syosset, NY

Phone

516-921-7161

Price

free

Website

syossetlibrary.com

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