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 Many native pollinator gardens have been added to increase habitat for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Recently these gardens are being replaced by more and more lawn spaces. Conversations and actions are underway to balance biodiversity and aesthetics.
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 Within 15 minutes after cruising passed the Montauk Lighthouse, they saw their first of about 12 minke whales, 30 minutes later, their first of 11 humpback whales. They also spotted 2016 Calf Of Nile who survived 4 days of detangling from approximately three thousand pounds of fishing gear.
 The Town of Brookhaven maintains it's closing on a deal to convert the Grassy Knoll (just to the east of Triangle Park) into yet another parking lot. The Farmingville Residents Association (FRA) wants to keep it as green space, adopting it under the Suffolk County Parks program.
 An approved BMX trail will soon be ready for use, and the illegal dumping and vandalism has been cleaned up.
"At the Manorville space, we have free bike repair clinics/ mechanics classes every Friday at 6:30- 8:30pm, though people tend to come early. We hope to expand that in late August. Other times are by appointment. But we have volunteers there almost every Sunday afternoon and in there at various times about 3 days a week."
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Annelies Kamran Dana Frances Hilbert Fred Edel, Co-Chair Jenn Lucas Linda Lombardo Phil Benvin |
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