The Nature Conservancy's Young Professionals Group
Fall Trip To Mashomack Preserve
(September 9-10, 2006)

Did you know that The Nature Conservancy’s Mashomack Preserve protects one-third of Shelter Island for future generations? Join other YPs for a two day visit to see first-hand the work being done to preserve and maintain this freshwater wetland, which provides undisturbed nesting habitat for birds and turtles as well as a refuge for rare beach plants. Planned activities include a guided tour of the preserve and shore demonstrations by Conservancy staff.

YP Member Cost:     $100 per person
Non-Member Cost:   $200 per person (includes $100 YPG Membership)

The cost of this trip includes four meals (Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch), beer and wine. The trip cost does not include transportation, which will be organized once all attendees have been confirmed. Space on this trip is limited, and is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Trip participation cannot be confirmed until full payment for the trip has been received. For a full refund, you must cancel no later than Friday, August 25th.

Tentative Itinerary
Saturday, Sept. 9
    •Welcome Lunch
    •Guided Tour of Preserve
    •Shore Demonstration
    •Lobster Dinner
Sunday, Sept. 10
    •Continental Breakfast
    •Explore the Preserve
    •Farewell Lunch
    •Departure

Mashomack Preserve and Manor House
Mashomack contains one of the richest natural habitats in the Northeast. Here you'll find mature oak woodlands, interlacing tidal wetlands, fresh water marshes and ten miles of coastline. Covering the entire southeastern third of Shelter Island, this spectacular preserve hosts an amazing variety of flora and fauna, including muskrats, foxes, harbor seals, diamondback terrapins and one of the East Coast's largest concentrations of nesting osprey.

The Manor House, a private residence on the Preserve, has 10 rooms; most have private bathrooms. There is one main phone, no television and limited cell phone service. You will be provided with linens, towels, and shared accommodations.

To RSVP for this trip, please contact Emily Manley
at emanley@tnc.org or (212) 381-2184.

For more details about the trip or to learn more about the Young Professionals Group, please contact Evelyn Chen at echen@tnc.org or (212) 381-2191.