From reviews and recommendations of the best parks on Long Island to visit, to insights about the local eco-system and local forecast updates, we've got what you'll want to know about nature, local environmentental issues, and Long Island weather right here.
By Lon Cohen September 08, 2020
Bird had become tangled in a fishing line.
By Lon Cohen August 10, 2020
Recognized for the ninth year in a row.
By Lon Cohen August 05, 2020
Across Long Island high winds trashed trees and downed power lines.
By Lon Cohen August 03, 2020
Brunt of the storm is expected to hit Tuesday afternoon.
By Lon Cohen August 03, 2020
Winds up to 60 mph expected.
By Long Island July 31, 2020
The staff of Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is excited to report that the nesting pair of bald eagles successfully fledged two eaglets this year.
By Lon Cohen July 29, 2020
Town of Hempstead lifeguards snapped this picture of a dead fish with bite marks.
By Lon Cohen July 28, 2020
Colleen Kelly’s photo of Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai captured the top prize.
By Lon Cohen July 27, 2020
Environmental programs using shellfish to help restore the waterways of Long Island.
By Lon Cohen July 22, 2020
Saying so-long to our cosmic visitor in pics.
By Lon Cohen July 20, 2020
Beachgoers can educate themselves on how to spot one and survive if caught up.
By Lon Cohen July 20, 2020
Dead humpback whales were at Smith Point beach in Shirley and offshore in Montauk.
By Lon Cohen June 09, 2020
Home in Yaphank was used as a “rest home” but remained vacant for seven years.
By Lon Cohen June 08, 2020
Storm that blew through over the weekend made for a bad beach day but great photos.
By Lon Cohen June 07, 2020
Jones Beach Lifeguards Twitter account posted these amazing weather photos.
By Lon Cohen June 04, 2020
Cam focused on the osprey platform and gives a view of Oyster Bay Harbor.
By Lon Cohen June 01, 2020
The 34-foot female whale reportedly beached in Amagansett over the weekend.
By Andrew Hazen June 01, 2020
The kite boarders of Long Beach are back!
By Lon Cohen May 30, 2020
Watch a nesting osprey on a live cam.
By Lon Cohen May 26, 2020
Warnings to watch for baby turtles newly hatched and making their way to salt marshes to feed.