Mashomack Natural Resources Collection

Located on the southern portion of the Mashomack Preserve. Contains various insects, seagulls, rocks, and sand all present along the trail.

The beets are in a greenhouse located in the Sylvester Manor farm. There were many plants being grown. The people who work on the farm shared the seeding techniques used in the greenhouse and throughout the farm, as well as in this specific greenhouse. The seeds are placed using a seeding tool, which allows them to be quickly planted. However, the tool is manual, and does not require electricity.

1 of 12 Chickens in a inclosure.  Located in field, constantly being moved so that they can get fresh grass everyday. Used to produce eggs and for slaughter. 

Broom corn is one of the many crops that is grown in Sylvester Manor.

along a dirt trail in the woods that leads to grasslands and a natural beach

This part of the farm had many developed crops of fruits such as tomatoes and berries. This is one of the variations of decorative tomatoes that were on the farm.

The conditions were very hot but clean, as it was packed with a bunch of corn and fruits. The farm stand was selling a large variety of produce, including dairy products, baked goods, etc.

Located on Mashomack Preserve trail. Dead Gardner Snake found on the trail leading back to the house. This gives proof of snake inhabitance on Shelter Island.  Adult snake. 

The ducks on the farm, which are used for eggs, were all named Gary. This is because, in the past, the farm's ducks were attacked by raccoons, and only the duck named Gary remained.

At Bring Back the Bay at Sylvester Manor Farm, we saw a tank with many fish and crabs. We learned about the biodiversity on the island.

We saw grasslands with various trees. The unpaved Green Trail crosses with the Manor Road. There were salt marshes, birds, and many other organisms present in the area.

Located in a field in Sylvester Manor Farm.  Hundreds of young early stage plants. Contains young tomatoes, eggplant, arugula,  marigold, and Cucumber. 

We kayaked through a salt marsh on the coast of the preserve. We saw an osprey nesting site. 

Near the Manor House, there was a tree with leaves that became red. This tree is likely a Sugar Maple.

Glass shrimp collected from Log Cabin Creek during biodiversity check - 59 shrimp found

Moss is very beneficial. It absorbs a lot of water, reducing runoff. It is a decomposer and a producer, and provides habitat for many small organisms.

This was grown on the Sylvester Manor Farm, along with many other plants. The produce is then given out to the community through a community supported agriculture program.

Grown as part of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) mission.  Produce is distributed to locals on Shelter Island.

Trail to marshy grasslands that connects to a natural beach. Many small organisms present on the beach.

There is a swan resting in wetlands. At this location, there is a man-made bridge with freshwater on one side, and a salt marsh on the other. The preserve is considering removing the land bridge, as it would allow the salt marsh to migrate with the rising sea levels, and would increase carbon sequestration. However, the fresh water pond is the only fresh water habitat in that area, and many animals are reliant on it.

Neither but in a Flora location

As part of a service project, we spread mulch throughout a section of a trail in order to cover exposed roots and even the path. This creates a safer trail.

Tree burls are lumps of wood that grow on the trunk of a tree. They are often harvested and used to create high-end products. They cannot be harvested without damaging the tree. Tree burls grow as the result of stress to the tree, such as an infestation.

Department of Environmental Conservation recommends the shells be cleansed for up to 12 months