Since the last glacier retreated from Long Island, grasslands characterized the landscape of Long Island's southern half, from the vast tallgrass prairie of the Hempstead Plains to the maritime grasslands of the South Fork. In this webinar, you will learn about the impacts humans since colonial times have had on the grasslands, from degradation and erasure of these ancient habitats to restoration efforts. Slides illustrate the diverse indigenous grassland flora and fauna.

Read More