ReWild / North Fork Chapter
Where we are
We are the chapter of ReWild Long Island that covers Riverhead to Southold to Orient
who we are
Chapter Chairs: Nancy DePas Reinertsen, Ralph Reinertsen, & Mary Morgan
Chapter Leads: Dana Carini, Beth Haskell, Aurélie Lang, Inga Van Eysden, Corn Schmid
Email us at NorthFork-Leads@ReWildLongIsland.org
What we do
Native Gardens & Community Projects
Educational Programs
2026 Bubble Box Recipients: Partnering with Sparkling Pointe Winery to share sustainability information in their wine shipments
Read more about ReWild / North Fork programs below
When we meet
On the second Saturday of the month (usually) at 10 am
At The Vine Church in Southold (Sometimes we have fun outings so please check our calendar for definite plans during the spring and summer)
We also have informative networking forums on various topics – sites and times to be determined. Click the button below to see our schedule of events.
HELP REWILD THE NORTH FORK
Join ReWild / North Fork by filling out form at the bottom of the page
Native Gardens & Community Projects
The Native GARDEN At Custer Preserve:
Through the partnership with Southold Peconic Civic Association - Environmental Advocacy Committee (SPCA EC), the Town of Southold, ReWild Long Island, and the Group For The East End - 3500 sq. ft of overgrown, invasive plant species was overturned and replaced with new prosperous soil and plants! Under the guidance of Maggie Muzante ambitious volunteers destroyed weeds, adopted irrigation systems, and developed a beautiful garden that Custer Preserve needed.
15 Community gardens
Now in 2026, there are 15 recipients of the ReWild Community Gardens Program Grant across the North Fork. Go to /gardens to see the full list.
North Fork Compost
Diverting food scraps from our waste stream and adding compost to our soils bring many environmental benefits. Our community compost initiative offers a few ways to make composting convenient for everyone.
Food scrap drop-off: To join the 2026 drop-off pilot, email Mary@ReWildLongIsland.org
Recycling food scraps in your home with a 40% discount off the retail price of FoodCycler appliances (for a limited time)
golden acres
Food Scraps Drop-Off Pilot with ReWild North Fork 654 Peconic Bay Blvd. Jamesport
Drop-off: April-November, Wed-Sat 9am-5pm at the Compost Bin
Free to join with registration. To register, contact Kelly Brennen Info@GoldenAcresOrganicFarm.com
Deep roots farm
Food Scrap Drop-Off Pilot with ReWild North Fork 57685 NY-25 Main Rd, Southold
Drop-off: daily, during daylight hours year-round
Free to join with registration. To register, contact Mary Morgan Mary@ReWildLongisland.org
Educational Programs
Come learn with us
DarkSky Initiatives
Leave the Leaves and Grass Clippings
Seed Swapping
Winter and Spring Sowing of Natives
Sustainable Garden Tours (June 20 and Sept.19)
Native Plant Labeling (N2LI), now in its 3rd year
Upcoming spring and summer seminars by Corn Schmid include:
What Makes a Deer Tick?
The Long and Short of Lawns - Economics, Ecology and History
Programs In Development
We are coordinating with Town of Southold, The Group for the East End, North Fork Audubon, North Fork DarkSky, North Fork Envirnonmantal Council, Slow Food East End, Sparkling Pointe Winery, and local civic organizations
Join ReWild Long Island/North Fork
rewilding is about sustainable landscaping for thriving communities, from pollinators to people
Do you want to join us?
To help rewild the North Fork, whether you are a beginner or an expert rewilder, join North Fork activities by emailing us at NorthFork-Leads@ReWildLongIsland.org
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