October 9, 2012* Tuesday, 7:30 PM
Steve Young: "Invasive Species Early Detection and Rapid Response: How LIBS Members Can Help."
Once an invasive species has established itself on the island, early detection and eradication is the most effective way to reduce this ever-present threat to our native plants and ecosystems. This presentation will explain how LIBS members have been, and can be, an effective and important part of the effort coordinated by the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA). Some of the low-abundance species to be aware of will be shown. Steve is the chief botanist of the New York Natural Heritage Program and the coordinator of LIISMA. He has spent 20 years surveying the rare plants of New York State and is now focused on the threat of invasive species on Long Island.
Location: Museum of Long Island Natural Sciences, Earth and Space Science Building, Gil Hanson Room (Room 123), SUNY at Stony Brook, Stony Brook

November 13, 2012* Tuesday, 7:30 PM
Andy Greller: "Leapin' Lemurs! The Natural History of Madagascar."
Drawing on the personal experience of an ecotour that visited some key spots for biodiversity, Andy scoured the web for the most illustrative examples of the bizarre plant and animal life on that troubled island. He presents an illustrated talk that puts it all into ecological perspective. Andy is Vice President of LIBS, Past President of the Torrey Botanical Society, and Professor Emeritus in Biology at Queens College, CUNY.
Location: Bill Paterson Nature Center, Muttontown Preserve, East Norwich

December 11, 2012* Tuesday, 7:30 PM
Members Night
Members are welcome to bring photos, stories, specimens, and tales of peculiar sightings of favorite plants. A great opportunity to show what you have found while exploring on Long Island or elsewhere. Please call Rich Kelly (516-354-6506) in advance to advise as to the approximate number of images/slides that you would like to show and preferred medium of presentation. Thanks.
Location: Bill Paterson Nature Center, Muttontown Preserve, East Norwich

Reminder: there will be no meetings in January or February.

March 12, 2013* Tuesday, 7:30 PM
David Werier: "Rare or Rarely Identified Non-native Species on Long Island."
In 2012, David conducted research for the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) on a number of populations of rare or underreported non-native species throughout the LIISMA region (Long Island and NYC excluding the Bronx). This research took him to all parts of the region from Fishers Island to Fire Island to Staten Island and beyond, as well as to various types of sites from pristine natural areas to urban garden beds. This presentation will cover how he conducted the research, the fascinating stories that resulted, details on the species he found, and their current status within this part of New York State. David is a consulting botanist and ecologist based out of the Ithaca, NY area. His interests include New York State floristics, taxonomy of “cryptic” taxa, and spending time in the field.
Location: Bill Paterson Nature Center, Muttontown Preserve, East Norwich

April 9, 2013* Tuesday, 7:30 PM
Andy Greller: "Leapin' Lemurs! The Natural History of Madagascar."
Drawing on the personal experience of an ecotour that visited some key spots for biodiversity, Andy scoured the web for the most illustrative examples of the bizarre plant and animal life on that troubled island. He presents an illustrated talk that puts it all into ecological perspective. Andy is Vice President of LIBS, Past President of the Torrey Botanical Society, and Professor Emeritus in Biology at Queens College, CUNY.
Location: Museum of Long Island Natural Sciences, Earth and Space Science Building, Gil Hanson Room (Room 123), SUNY at Stony Brook, Stony Brook

May 14, 2013* Tuesday, 7:30 PM
Matt Kaelin: "Carnivorous Plants from Long Island and Around the World."
Learn about Long Island’s carnivorous plants, their habitats, distribution ranges, and current conservation status and threats. The possibility of a Utricularia hybrid on Long Island will be discussed. There will also be a brief introduction to the natural distribution of the species of carnivorous plants throughout the world, as well as hybrids and cultivars, including a cultivar newly named by the presenter. Matt is a reowned cultivator and photographer of carnivorous plants. He has won many horticultural awards at New England Carnivorous Plant Society exhibitions, was a lead organizer for the International Carnivorous Plant Society's conference in 2012, and is a consultant for the North American Sarracenia Conservancy.
Location: Bill Paterson Nature Center, Muttontown Preserve, East Norwich

June 11, 2013* Tuesday, 5:30 PM (please note early start time for the barbecue)
Annual Barbecue
The annual barbecue, featuring Chef Eric's made-to-order hot dogs and hamburgers. Salads, deviled eggs, desserts, etc. gladly accepted. The traditional location—on the green behind the Muttontown Preserve meeting house.
Location: Bill Paterson Nature Center, Muttontown Preserve, East Norwich

* Refreshments and informal talk begin at 7:30.
Formal meeting starts at 8:00 PM.
Directions to Muttontown: 516-354-6506
Directions to Stony Brook: 516-354-6506