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A Tree With Many Names

A stand of Nyssa sylvatica at Georgica Pond. Photo credit, Priscilla Rattazzi

Posted on March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 by mhnsn1

Planting trees has become an important strategy to help counter global warming and if you were to pick one tree to plant near Georgica Pond it should be Nyssa sylvatica. Nyssa is Greek for water nymph, a perfect name for a tree

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Centuries of Changing Land Use at Georgica Pond

Posted on February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 by mhnsn1

East Hampton has a fascinating history and we are so lucky to have many historical records preserved at places like the Long Island Collection at the East Hampton Library and the East Hampton Historical Society. Although we know less about the pre-colonial

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Alfred Ross at the Gardiner Mill Cottage Gallery

Posted on January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 by mhnsn1

If you missed the Alfred Ross photography exhibition at the Gardiner Mill Cottage Gallery in East Hampton, you have a chance to see some of the photos and meet Terry Wallace the curator and manager of the gallery in this 14 minute

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Dredging at Georgica Pond

Posted on January 27, 2024January 27, 2024 by mhnsn1

The East Hampton Town Trustees have started dredging Georgica Pond. Sand is piled up and transported off the beach to refurbish eroding dunes nearby. Heavy equipment is in use and the public is urged to stay away from the work area. Annual

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Meet Our New President

Jon Wainwright photo by Janet Ross

Posted on January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 by mhnsn1

Last November Jonathan M. Wainwright was elected President of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation. He is one of the Foundation’s founders and is eminently qualified to serve as the organization’s new President. Jon has a deep

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