Happenings

Bird watching is one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities in the US, with millions of people identifying as bird-watchers or "birders". Can you identify the birds that visit your yard and window sills? Join this Panorama series program for a virtual conversation with with Jennifer Wilson Pines, Past President and Conservation Chair of the North Shore Audubon Society and Sheridan Alford, environmental educator on bird identification and the study of ornithology. Peggy and Sheridan will provide helpful tips to make bird identification simple and enjoyable, while sharing insight and expertise on the study of ornithology and its community of explorers......Read More

Leave life’s stresses behind for an hour and find grounding through yoga on our lawns. Bring a mat, a blanket or props, and water bottle and please plan to arrive 10 minutes early.  Masks recommended, social distancing required. All registrants will get an email clarifying where the practice will take place in advance of the session. Open Air Yoga is led by Oyster Bay Yoga and Glen Cove Yoga.  Members: $10  Non-Members: $18    Register For The Event

Planting Fields Foundation is pleased to invite you to the opening of The Great Bird Blind Debate exhibition with Mark Dion and David Brooks. Nestled in the bird sanctuary, a habitat within a major migratory corridor, two site-specific installations address the history, culture and growing popularity of bird watching.   Art and nature converge in these opposing and functional bird blinds, inspiring observation and reflection on the character and vulnerability of the natural world.  Stroll through the bird sanctuary and visit a corresponding exhibition on view inside Coe Hall and open only to registrants. Read more about the exhibition here.  Reservations are.....Read More

Come see Yvonne Winborne in collaboration with Heresia Hayes and Kiena Williams; dancers, vocalists, and art educators from Brooklyn, NY. Yvonne, Heresia, and Kiena will be perform and combine acapella vocal music and dance to bring to life the stories of today highlighting the sisterhood of black women and the Black Lives Matter movement. Stroll by the Taxus Field between 3:00 - 5:00PM to see their performance. NY Forward safety protocols are enforced for this program and must be adhered to for the duration. Masks recommended, social distancing required. This program is FREE. Please RSVP below. Register For The Event

Rise and shine! Come to Planting Fields for a morning bird walk led by Jennifer Wilson Pines, Conservation Chair and other experienced trip leaders of the North Shore Audubon Society.  They will lead you on a bird walk alongside the Carl F. Wedell Bird Sanctuary to enjoy the abundant sights and sounds of bird species that congregate in this area. The walk will start promptly at 9:00AM and leave from the Visitor Pavilion. Maximum capacity is 15 people. Binoculars will be provided, we encourage you to bring your own. Masks are required and social distancing is required. TICKETS: Adults- $10 Members.....Read More

The lawns and gardens of Planting Fields offer a serene backdrop for the practice of yoga.  Bring your mat, a blanket or props, and a water bottle, and please plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Masks recommended, social distancing required. All registrants will receive an email with class location in advance of the session. Classes are for all levels and led by certified instructors from Oyster Bay Yoga and Glen Cove Yoga. Members: $10 Non-Members: $18 Register For The Event

The lawns and gardens of Planting Fields offer a serene backdrop for the practice of yoga.  Bring your mat, a blanket or props, and a water bottle, and please plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Masks recommended, social distancing required. All registrants will receive an email with class location in advance of the session. Classes are for all levels and led by certified instructors from Oyster Bay Yoga and Glen Cove Yoga. Members: $10 Non-Members: $18 Register For The Event

This program is at capacity. Hoo hoo...October is Owl Month!  Come to Planting Fields for an evening owl prowl led by Jennifer Wilson-Pines and Peggy Maslow, bird educators from the North Shore Audubon Society. Jennifer and Peggy will lead you on a guided walk along the grounds in search of the Great Horned Owl and the Screech Owl that inhabit Planting Fields. The walk will start promptly at 6:00 PM and leave from the Visitor Pavilion.  Bring a flashlight or be prepared to use the flashlight feature on your phone. Maximum capacity is 15 people. Masks are required and social.....Read More

The lawns and gardens of Planting Fields offer a serene backdrop for the practice of yoga.  Bring your mat, a blanket or props, and a water bottle, and please plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Masks recommended, social distancing required. All registrants will receive an email with class location in advance of the session. Classes are for all levels and led by certified instructors from Oyster Bay Yoga and Glen Cove Yoga. Members: $10 Non-Members: $18 Register For The Event

Birds are intricate creatures of vast and varying of beauty, captivating to watch and artistically inspiring. This Panorama virtual program discusses the theme of birds and design from two points of view presented by Paul Singer and Peggy Maslow from North Shore Audubon Society. Paul will share perspective on visual arts and the life and legacy of his father, famous bird illustrator, Arthur Singer. Peggy will present design ideas and strategies for adding native plants to your garden to create a welcoming haven for birds in your backyard. Register For The Event

Come to the Cloister Garden behind Coe Hall for our Gift Shop Sidewalk sale with a selection of items up to 50% off. All proceeds benefit Planting Fields Foundation. Masks and social distancing required.

Come to the Cloister Garden behind Coe Hall for our Gift Shop Sidewalk sale with a selection of items up to 50% off. All proceeds benefit Planting Fields Foundation. Masks and social distancing required.

Join our last outdoor yoga session of the season in the Cloister Garden behind Coe Hall.  Bring a mat, a blanket or props, and water bottle and please plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Masks recommended, social distancing required. Classes are for all levels and led by certified instructors from Oyster Bay Yoga and Glen Cove Yoga. Members: $10 Non-Members: $18 Register For The Event

Family....Money....Murder? This Panorama virtual program tells the story of a great American fortune, the man who built it, and the descendants who inherited more money than was good for them. A small town boy from Massachusetts, Henry Huttleston Rogers helped build Standard Oil into the world's largest oil company, gaining renown as a notorious Wall Street "pirate." After he died, his children inherited $49,000,000. (One was Mai Rogers Coe, wife of W. R. Coe.) None of them lived so large as Rogers' son, Colonel Henry Rogers Jr., and his two children, Millicent and Harry. During the 1920s, the public was.....Read More

Join us for awe-inspiring exploration of fall foliage at Planting Fields, guided by Vincent Simeone, Director of Planting Fields Arboretum, and Master Gardener and Planting Fields Garden Guide, Pat Oliver. The afternoon will begin with refreshments in the Cloister Garden from 4:30-5:00 PM.  Afterwards all guests will form two groups and each will experience a tour with both of our expert guides. Each tour group will be capped at 15 people to allow for social distancing. Masks are recommended and social distancing required. Register For The Event

Warm up your mind, body, and spirit this winter season and continue your practice yoga and peace of mind at Planting Fields. Join us for yoga and meditation in the historic Great Hall, led by instructors from Oyster Bay/Glen Cove Yoga. Please note that face masks are required inside Coe Hall and while taking class. Mats and equipment will be stationed 6 ft. apart. Screening questions will be asked upon arrival. Register for the Class

Warm up your mind, body, and spirit this winter season and continue your practice yoga and peace of mind at Planting Fields. Join us for yoga and meditation in the historic Great Hall, led by instructors from Oyster Bay/Glen Cove Yoga. Please note that face masks are required inside Coe Hall and while taking class. Mats and equipment will be stationed 6 ft. apart. Screening questions will be asked upon arrival. Register for the Class

Warm up your mind, body, and spirit this winter season and continue your practice yoga and peace of mind at Planting Fields. Join us for yoga and meditation in the historic Great Hall, led by instructors from Oyster Bay/Glen Cove Yoga. Please note that face masks are required inside Coe Hall and while taking class. Mats and equipment will be stationed 6 ft. apart. Screening questions will be asked upon arrival.   Register for the Class

Warm up your mind, body, and spirit this winter season and continue your practice of yoga and peace of mind at Planting Fields. Join us for yoga and meditation in the historic Great Hall, led by instructors from Oyster Bay/Glen Cove Yoga. Please note that face masks are required inside Coe Hall and while taking class. Mats and equipment will be stationed 6 ft. apart. Screening questions will be asked upon arrival.   Register for the Class

Join us for this first-ever evening of dueling ideas and dialogue among artists in this Panorama program, "The Great Bird Blind Debate Slide Slam."  Inspired by the exhibition now on view, The Great Bird Blind Debate, our virtual discussion and presentation features artists David Brooks and Mark Dion who will present their works, Budding Bird Blind and The Posh Blind, respectively, while defending points of view on “birding” as an activity and "birders" as a distinct community.  You won't want to miss these world-class artists go toe-to-toe in this exchange of artistic insight, environmental reflection and a little bit of.....Read More

Floral designer, Madeline Yanni leads a seasonal workshop in the Great Hall on how to create and decorate your own evergreen wreath using natural and festive materials. She will demonstrate how to use your wreath as a holiday table centerpiece and share other ideas for making the most of your creation. Take your new festive wreath home at the end of the class! An evergreen wreath and decorative supplies are provided for each participant. Please bring gloves if you have them, and a string of lights if you would like to add lighting to your wreath. Refreshments will be served. Craft.....Read More

Warm up your mind, body, and spirit this winter season and continue your practice of yoga and peace of mind at Planting Fields. Join us for yoga and meditation in the historic Great Hall, led by instructors from Oyster Bay/Glen Cove Yoga. Please note that face masks are required inside Coe Hall and while taking class. Mats and equipment will be stationed 6 ft. apart. Screening questions will be asked upon arrival.   Register for the Class

Join our post-Thanksgiving Panorama virtual gathering where the season of gratitude will be celebrated and shared. Tracey Segarra, award-winning storyteller and workshop host will lead the program and discussion by asking all who register to bring an object or share a story that celebrates and symbolizes gratitude. The program will spread the transformative power of storytelling as we connect and engage with one another around the holiday season. TICKETS: FREE  Register for the Event

Warm up your mind, body, and spirit this winter season and continue your practice of yoga and peace of mind at Planting Fields. Join us for yoga and meditation in the historic Great Hall, led by instructors from Oyster Bay/Glen Cove Yoga. Please note that face masks are required inside Coe Hall and while taking class. Mats and equipment will be stationed 6 ft. apart. Screening questions will be asked upon arrival.   Register For The Class

Warm up your mind, body, and spirit this winter season and continue your practice of yoga and peace of mind at Planting Fields. Join us for yoga and meditation in the historic Great Hall, led by instructors from Oyster Bay/Glen Cove Yoga. Please note that face masks are required inside Coe Hall and while taking class. Mats and equipment will be stationed 6 ft. apart. Screening questions will be asked upon arrival.   Register For The Class