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The oak trees were transported to Planting Fields Arboretum from a tree nursery upstate.

101 oak trees make a grand entrance at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay

Planting Fields Arboretum has planted 101 oak trees around the main entrance of the property, part of a sustainable landscaping project intended to beautify the area for decades to come. A part of … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/13/23

101 oak trees make a grand entrance at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay

Planting Fields Arboretum has planted 101 oak trees around the main entrance of the property, part of a sustainable landscaping project intended to beautify the area for decades to come. A part of … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/6/23

Courtney Leonard’s large scale map of Long Island is made up of thousands of individual porcelain thumbprints resembling shells.

Environment as art

An original and compelling voice in contemporary art, Courtney M. Leonard’s artistic perspective takes root in her heritage as a member of the Shinnecock Nation. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/19/23

Kids oohed and ahhed as fireworks lit up the night sky.

This Independence Day, fireworks soar far over Firemen’s Field

The annual Valley Stream Fourth of July celebration last weekend gave the community an opportunity to dance, eat and celebrate. A $15 a ticket gave families an event where they could enjoy the … more

By Caroline Kelly | 7/16/23

Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department was on standby to provide support during an emergency airlift of an injured construction worker in Malverne.

Valley Stream firefighters aid with emergency airlift

The Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department provided onsite support to the Nassau County Police Department with a helicopter landing at Firemen’s Field on June 19. The helicopter was airlifting … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/9/23

An ode to trees

Spring fully surrounds our senses now. As Mother Nature displays some of the grandeur of the season, “Earth Month” culminates with plenty of hoopla at Planting Fields Aboretum in Oyster Bay. more

By Karen Bloom | 4/26/23

Children who attend the Arbor Day Festival on Saturday will have the chance to climb up in the branches of Planting Field's trees.

Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay hosts Arbor Day Festival

Arbor Day returns to Planting Fields Arboretum as a two-day festival this year, to celebrate the importance of trees and environmental conservation. The event will feature live music, environmental … more

4/26/23

The Long Island indie band the Como Brothers performed inside the Camellia House at the festival on Feb. 18. at Planting Fields Arboretum.

Festival of flowers at the Planting Fields Arboretum

Although spring has not yet sprung, the camellias at the Planting Fields Arboretum have already started to bloom. Visitors to the arboretum saw them firsthand at the historical site’s Annual … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/10/23

The priceless community tradition that is baseball

Baseball is back. Spring training is over. Opening Day is here. In a world of chaos and danger, baseball, to me, is the one constant, my trusted safety zone. more

3/30/23

Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cream at Dolce Bella

Dolce Bella Luxury Italian Ices & Cannoleria has become the (cannoli) cream of the crop, with unique treats that not only look Instagram-ready but taste divine too, has found its home in … more

ALEXA ANDERWKAVICH aanderwkavich@liherald.com | 2/3/23