Planting Fields Foundation

TOURS OF COE HALL NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, CHINESE, AND SIGN LANGUAGE

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TOURS OF COE HALL NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, CHINESE, AND SIGN LANGUAGE

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EXPLORE AN OLMSTED BROTHERS LANDSCAPE ALL YEAR LONG

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EXPLORE AN OLMSTED BROTHERS LANDSCAPE ALL YEAR LONG

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Experience the Work of Artist Courtney M. Leonard

What do whales and plants have to do with Shinnecock contemporary artist, Courtney M. Leonard's site-specific installation, BREACH: Logbook 23 |.....Read More

Planting Fields Fall 5K

Explore Planting Fields's scenic and dynamic terrains, and delight in the Olmsted Brothers-designed landscapes at its autumn peak! Run or walk.....Read More

Jacinta Clusellas Live at Planting Fields: A Fusion of Jazz, South American Folklore and Chamber Music

Where words fail, music speaks. Join us for an enchanting evening of truly unique and extraordinary soundscapes that mirror the beauty.....Read More

Fall Lecture Series: Outstanding Plants for the Fall Landscape Walking Tour

Enjoy a stroll through Planting Fields with Director of Planting Fields Arboretum, Vincent Simeone, as he highlights outstanding plants for fall.....Read More

Fall Lecture Series: Preparing the Landscape for Winter

It’s still too early to throw in the trowel! Learn the ABC’s of what to do in your garden and landscape.....Read More

Courtney M. Leonard Book Release Celebration

Join us on November 4 to celebrate the release of Courtney M. Leonard at the Taxus Field, where her art installation BREACH:.....Read More

Canon U.S.A. Workshop: Finding Great Light for Portraiture

Light . . . without it, photography doesn’t exist. If you’re a natural light portrait photographer and struggle to find great.....Read More

Pressed Flower Art Workshop

Unleash your inner creativity as you construct your own pressed flower masterpiece! $35 per person. This is a program for adults.....Read More

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Oct 2

Gather ‘round for an exciting announcement! ⁠
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In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, Planting Fields Foundation is taking steps to ensure that a digital version of Courtney M. Leonard is available at no cost to all of our website visitors beginning Monday, October 9. ⁠
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Courtney M. Leonard is the first book dedicated solely to Leonard and her work. The publication is an exhibition catalogue that documents Leonard’s commission at Planting Fields (BREACH: Logbook 23 | ROOT), a mid-career retrospective at the Heckscher Museum of Art, features an interview with Courtney M. Leonard, new photography, and essays from various contributors.⁠
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For those of you who prefer a hard copy, Courtney M. Leonard is available at our Visitor Center for $25 (plus tax) or by emailing info@plantingfields.org. ⁠
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#plantingfieldsfoundation #plantingfields #plantingfieldsarboretum #oysterbay #longislandhistory #discoverLI #indiegenouspeoplesday #indigenouslongisland #indigenousartists⁠ #bookclub #courtneymleonard

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Oct 1

Can you guess what this image is a close-up of? Swipe to see what created this pattern! It may look like a piece of modern art, but this is no painting. ⁠
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This pattern was made from polishing silver in Coe Hall! What you are seeing is a silver polishing cloth. ⁠
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There is plenty of silver in this Gold Coast estate, including horse racing trophies, table settings, and other personal items owned by the Coe family that occasionally need to be polished. After all their hard work, our collections team said that “art like this is just one of the silver linings”!⁠
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#plantingfieldsfoundation #plantingfields #plantingfieldsarboretum #oysterbay #longislandhistory #discoverLI #silver #sterling #polished #shine #closeup #guessinggame #plantingfields #coehall #interiordesign⁠

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Sep 30

Our dahlias are here to brighten up your day! ⁠
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Come and see them before the first frost. Take sneak peak at what our amazing dahlia volunteers will be doing in just a few weeks time! The process: they dig and lift the tubers out of the planting holes, remove the soil surrounding the tubers, label them, and store them in a frost-free location for the winter months.⁠
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#plantingfieldsfoundation #plantingfields #plantingfieldsarboretum #oysterbay #longisland #discoverLI #fallblooms #thingstoseelongisland #flowers #dahlias #horticulture⁠

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Sep 29

Rain, rain, go away ☔️

Coe Hall will be closed for tours due to the weather on Saturday, September 30.

Be safe & stay dry!

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Sep 29

One week until our Fall 5K - Come explore the course with us in preparation!⁠
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Experience one of the most scenic courses on Long Island as run or walk through our dynamic site. This event is perfect for individuals, families, and friends of all ages! ⁠
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$40 per person through 10/7, $50 per person on the day of the race. Registration opens at 7:30am on the day of (10/8). To register and for more details, click the link in our bio!⁠
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#plantingfieldsfoundation plantingfieldsarboretum #oysterbay #plantingfields #fall5k #longislandrunners #runnyc #fallrun #fallwalk #scenicwalk #familyevent #thingstodo #discoverli⁠

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Sep 27

Make sure you come and visit this gorgeous living wall of succulents, right by the entrance to the Sensory Garden! ⁠
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A collection of Kalanchoe, Aloe, Spanish moss, Echeveria, Sedum and more, these succulents are not hardy, so take advantage of this extended summer before they hibernate!⁠
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#plantingifeldsfoundation #plantingfields #plantingfieldsarboretum #oysterbay #discoverli #botanicalwall #mustseeny #succulentwall #extendedsummer⁠
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Sep 25

How have you inspired yourself today?

Planting Fields is defined by a commitment to preservation and establishing a sense of vitality that makes our site meaningful to the evolving world in which we live. Our three Catalyst exhibitions were created to engage artists and inspire everyday visitors to expand their relationships with Planting Fields and Long Island as a whole.

2023 Catalyst Exhibition, first image - BREACH: Logbook 23 | ROOT by Courtney M. Leonard is available for guided tours on Oct. 21 and Nov. 4, and our publication Courtney M. Leonard is available now at our Visitor Center.

2022 Catalyst Exhibition, second image - The Outside-In by Diana Al-Hadid is available for viewing in the Taxus Field.

2020 Catalyst Exhibition, third image - The Great Bird Blind Debate, by Mark Dion and Robert Brooks is available for viewing at any time that Planting Fields is open in the Carl F. Wedell Bird Sanctuary. Tours of the Posh Blind are by appointment only.

Explore our grounds and be inspired by our 2020, 2022 and 2023 Catalyst outdoor installations on your next visit!

Click the link in our bio for more details!

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Sep 23

Fall has begun to arrive at Planting Fields! ⁠
Autumnal color is popping out right next to the last blooms of summer 2023. We're ready to embrace this new season and see the new color palette! ⁠
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What is your favorite part of Planting Fields in the Fall? Ours is a tie between the Fall 5K (registration is open now!) and watching the leaves change. ⁠
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Share yours below! ⁠
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#plantingfieldsfoundation #plantingfields #autumncolor #bestplacesforfall #longislandfall #Fallthingstodo⁠
#gardendesign #gardenlife #landscapedesign #autumn

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Sep 22

Meet Jack and Edie. ⁠
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Jack and Edie Yanover met, fell in love and were married for a wonderful 44 years. They shared their love of the outdoors and nature with frequent visits to Planting Fields, a love that they passed on to their children and grandchildren. ⁠
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For decades, they would pack a lunch, walk the grounds, admire the beauty of whichever season Planting Fields had to offer, and then, they would sit on “their bench” to eat. ⁠
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In honor of their love for their parents and grandparents, and their collective love of the Planting Fields, Jack and Edie’s family and friends decided to Sponsor an Oak Tree along the Main Entrance Drive. ⁠
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Thank you to Barbara and Joanne for sharing their parents’ story. ⁠
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You can also become a part of the Planting Fields legacy. If you would like to honor or memorialize loved ones, click the link in our bio for more details. ⁠
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Sep 22

Life starts all over when it gets crisp in the fall 🍂 Learn how to use this season to your advantage with the help of expert horticulturists during our Fall Lecture Series! ⁠
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🌷 Time to Plant Your Spring Bulbs - 9/30⁠
🍂 Outstanding Plants for the Fall Landscape Walking Tour - 10/22⁠
❄️ Preparing the Landscape for Winter - 11/4 ⁠
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Space is limited. First come, first serve. Click the link in our bio for details and to register!

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Sep 20

Yesterday was a hole in one ⛳️ We hosted our annual Golf Classic & Dinner Reception at the beautiful Mill River Club!

Funds raised from this event will support our Main Entrance Drive Campaign. This campaign includes restoring the main entrance and implementing multilingual wayfinding with interpretive signage and a consolidated ADA accessible pathway.

We are excited to be able to better serve all our visitors 🌳

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible and so much fun!

Don’t miss our next fundraising event…Deck the Halls on December 9 🎄

#plantingfieldsfoundation #plantingfields #nonprofitwork #ADAaccess #philanthropy #supportnonprofit #longisland

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Sep 18

Where words fail, music speaks ♬ ⁠
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Join us for an enchanting evening of truly unique and extraordinary soundscapes that mirror the beauty of Planting Fields on October 21 from 6 - 7:30pm for Jacinta Clusellas, Live at Planting Fields: A Fusion of Jazz and South American Folklore! ⁠
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Registration required. $30 per person. ⁠
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Click the link in our bio for more details!

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Sep 16

📖 Hot off the press! Courtney M. Leonard has arrived! This publication catalogues the development of Leonard’s site-specific installment, BREACH: Logbook 23 | ROOT, located in the Taxus Field at Planting Fields. ⁠
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Score yourself the publication (available at the Visitor Center and by emailing info@plantingfields.org, $25 plus tax!) and learn about the ecological and cultural themes Leonard has woven into her immersive installation. ⁠
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Guided tours are available on Oct. 21 and Nov. 4. ⁠
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Click the link in our bio for the details!

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Sep 15

“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world” – John Muir⁠
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This month’s #ArchivesHashtagParty celebrates the connections that unite us. ⁠
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When Planting Fields was closed in July of 1971 due to economic factors, the Friends of Planting Fields group was formed. They raised emergency funds and mobilized public support for the reopening of the Arboretum. Through these efforts, Planting Fields reopened on May 13, 1972. Featured here is one of many supportive advertisements published in “The Scene”. In 1999, the Friends of Planting Fields merged into what is now us - Planting Fields Foundation, a 501©3 not-for-profit! ⁠
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We are so thankful for the community that continues to support Planting Fields today! ⁠
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#plantingfieldsfoundation #plantingfields #liconnect #lihistory #ArchivesCommunity #plantingfieldsarchives #flashbackfriday #plantingfieldsarboretum #historicpreservation #facts #history⁠
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Sep 13

Catch the last of our summer blooms with friends and family 🌼 Find your favorite spot, set up your picnic, take some pictures, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Tell us where your secret spot is on the Planting Fields property in the comments below and tag us in your pictures!

#plantingfieldsfoundation #plantingfields #lithingstodo #lipicnics #nydaytrips #endofsummer #summerblooms

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Sep 11

Today, on the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, we remember all who were, and continue to be affected by the tragic events.

To honor this day, Fastigiate Sweetgum trees were deliberately chosen by Planting Fields for their resemblance to the Twin Towers. This native species continues to rise above the challenges of each season, serving as a reminder of all the people they honor.

Planting Fields will never forget.

#plantingfieldsfoundation #plantingfields #neverforget #weremember

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Sep 9

On your mark, get set, go! Our Fall 5K is on October 8 🏁 Here’s what you can expect:

✔️ Explore Planting Fields' scenic and dynamic Olmsted Brothers-designed landscape
✔️ Breathe in fresh crisp autumn air
✔️ Enjoy a run or walk with family and friends
✔️ See our Carshalton Gates open (only happens select times throughout the year!)
✔️ Delight in gorgeous fall foliage
✔️ Receive our 2023 collectible finisher medal!

Registration is open NOW! Early Bird Special through 9/15. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Click the link in our bio to see all of our events and to register.

See you at the finish line!

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Sep 7

We're already thinking of spring - and so should you! ⁠
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Learn just how simple it is to enjoy spring blooms next year in our first fall lecture on September 30, Time to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs. Led by expert horticulturalist and advisor to Planting Fields, Richard Weir, III, this is an event you won't want to miss! ⁠
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Check out all our events by clicking the link in our bio.⁠
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Sep 6

⛳ Our Golf Classic and Dinner Reception is just 13 days away! ⁠
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This annual event features brunch, a full day of golf at the beautiful Mill River Club, a surf and turf dinner with cocktails, and a grand raffle prize! Tickets for just dinner, cocktails and the grand raffle prize are also available. Click the link in our bio to learn more and register today!⁠
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#plantingfieldsfoundation #plantingfields #playforgood #longislandny #longisland #golfli #supportnonprofits #golfny ⁠

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Sep 4

Caring for the plants at Planting Fields is a labor of love. Countless hands have shaped the environment for over 100 years. Today we celebrate all hard workers, past and present. You make the world go round. Thank you and Happy Labor Day!⁠
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#plantingfieldsfoundation #plantingfields #plantingfieldsarchives #laborday #oldpictures #archives #LIhistory ⁠

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