Second Annual Sustainable Garden Tour

ReWild Long Island and Port Washington Water District to host tour to inspire water-efficient landscapes

Following the overwhelming success of last year’s tour and the Port Washington Peninsula’s focus on water conservation, the Port Washington Water District (PWWD) will once again join forces with ReWild Long Island to bring the Port Washington community its second annual Sustainable Garden Tour on June 17. The tour will showcase beautiful, low water, earth-friendly landscapes around Port Washington. The event serves as an important component of the PWWD’s Do It For Port! campaign, which engages the community in dialogue and action around drinking water conservation and protection.

“Working with our community to promote biodiversity and sustainable landscaping on the Port Washington Peninsula is ReWild’s chief mission,” said Raju Rajan, President of the Board at ReWild Long Island. “Native plants are one of the best ways to ensure that your gardens are as pleasing to the eye as ever while still protecting our environment. The enthusiasm expressed by last year’s many attendees was phenomenal, and we are very excited to work with the PWWD again this year.”

Residents will feast their senses on biodiverse and sustainable gardens that feature bird and pollinator-friendly native plants, strategies to reduce your lawn footprint, composting, organic fruits and vegetables, smart sprinklers and more. Guests will pick up ideas to create a great-looking garden that uses less water and fewer chemicals while saving time and money.

“Visitors to my garden will learn how to transition from a traditional to a sustainable garden requiring less watering and maintenance while using no fertilizers or pesticides,” said first-time host Kathy Coley. “I found the pollinator garden design for my front yard on the ReWild Long Island website. Each year, I add a few more plants to attract birds, bees and butterflies.”

“The 2022 Sustainable Garden Tour was one of the most exciting parts of our Do It For Port! Campaign last year and we knew immediately after that we would bring it back in 2023,” said PWWD Commissioner Mindy Germain. “We are grateful for the homeowners and organizations sharing their properties and practices and excited to see our residents again on June 17.”

Do It For Port! campaign events such as the Sustainable Garden Tour yielded major results by the end of 2022. Last summer was one of the hottest and driest on record, with only seven inches of rain hitting the Port Washington area from June until September. However, when compared to all four of the similarly dry summers since 2010, PWWD residents saved an average of 45.5 million gallons of water. This was a true testament to not only the success of the Do It For Port! campaign, but it also shows that the residents of the Port Washington Peninsula truly care about the environment and the preservation of their most precious natural resource.

The PWWD and ReWild Long Island hope that the 2023 Sustainable Garden Tour will help yield similar results by the end of this upcoming summer.

The 2023 Sustainable Garden Tour will begin at 9:30 a.m., and parking details and directions will be issued upon registration. To register for the tour, please visit www.pwwd. org/gardentour.

Residents are encouraged to visit www. rewildlongisland.org to learn more about sustainable gardening, upcoming activities, and ways to get involved.

—Submitted by the Port Washington Water District

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THURSDAY, JUNE 8

Art Lecture with Thomas Germano

3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) once wrote, “To see takes time.” Best known for her flower paintings, O’Keeffe also made an extraordinary series of preliminary multi-media drawings. Professor Thomas Germano will conduct a visual lecture about the artist and her work in the MoMA exhibition. Registration is required, visit pwpl.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

Sandwiched in with Ron Brown

12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (Library Lapham

Meeting Room) Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma. Join Professor Ron Brown for his ongoing series about the great avenues of the world as he explores Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma. Registration is required, visit pwpl.org

Medicaid Sign-Up Help

2 p.m.-6 p.m. (Library North Study Room) Free walk-in assistance from the NassauSuffolk Hospital Council.

Iris DeMent

8 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater) Fabulous Folk with Iris DeMent. With grace, courage, and soul, Iris shares 13 anthems— love songs, really—to and for our broken inner and outer worlds. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 10

The Weight Band featuring members of The Band & Levon Helm Band

8 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater) Roots Rock Series Media Partner WFUV. Performing original songs as well as classics of The Band. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

Growing Love Community Garden Sunday Garden Class

2 p.m.-3 p.m. (Growing Love Community Garden is on Manorhaven Boulevard, directly behind Our Lady of Fatima’s parking lot) Join Beth Ricciardi for a fun and informative class. Advance registration required. Visit website for details, growinglovepw.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

Bike Rodeo and Helmet Safety

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (Manorhaven Beach

Parking Lot, near the skate park) Have your child’s bike inspected to make sure it is summer ready. Seat, handlebar height, chains, tires and helmets will be checked. Bring your own bike and helmet. Presented by Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte and the Port Washington Police District. Register by calling 311.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

Port Promenade

5 p.m. (Main Street from Port Washington

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Boulevard to Library Drive) Main Street becomes a pedestrian promenade with outdoor dining, shopping, live entertainment on three stages, fun activities for kids and the whole family. Visit portwashingtonbid.org for more information.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Chalk the Walk

4 p.m.-6 p.m. (Bay Walk Park) Beautify the walk with chalk art for Be The Rainbow’s Pride Walk and Festival. Visit betherainbowinc.org for more information.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Pride Walk and Festival

1 p.m.-4 p.m. (Bay Walk Park) Meet at Bay Walk Park and finish at the John Philip Sousa Memorial Bandshell where there will be live LGBTQ+ entertainment with Sunshyne + the Foxx, craft stations from local community partners and more. Visit betherainbowinc.org for more information.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Rock and Roll Playhouse

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the show begins at 12 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater) Father’s Day Celebration. Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, stories and an opportunity to rock out, educate children and explore their creativity. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for ticket information.