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The Nature Conservancy To Celebrate Nature At 2006 Earth & Ocean Gala

Gala Will Honor Ted Weiss for Commitment to Environment, Quality of Life

Cold Spring Harbor, NY—March 16, 2006—The Nature Conservancy announced today that it will host its fifth annual Earth & Ocean Gala on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at The Nature Conservancy's flagship Long Island preserve, Uplands Farm Nature Sanctuary in Cold Spring Harbor. Cocktails begin at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:30 pm.

The Earth and Ocean Gala is a celebration of nature that draws more than 500 corporate, community and political leaders in support of conservation on Long Island. Funds raised from the Gala will help The Nature Conservancy realize its commitment to preserve and protect the most significant remaining landscapes and seascapes in Nassau and Suffolk counties. It will also help The Conservancy restore degraded wetlands and expand its innovative shellfish restoration efforts in the Peconics and Great South Bay.

Ted Weiss. © The Nature Conservancy

This year’s honoree is Ted Weiss, founder of T. Weiss Realty (TWR), one of Long Island’s largest independent commercial development and management firms. Founded in 1969, TWR has concentrated its efforts in the judicious conversion of obsolete light industrial properties to environmentally friendly office space. Weiss has assumed a leadership role in the commercial and economic development of Long Island, while remaining true to his commitment to the preservation of open space and protection of the environment.

“Ted Weiss’s long standing commitment to improving our quality of life on Long Island is evident in his support for local land preservation efforts,” said Nancy Kelley, Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy on Long Island. “We are honored to call Ted our friend and partner in conserving the natural beauty and open spaces that make Long Island such a great place to live.”

A long-time Long Island resident, Weiss lives in Lloyd Harbor with his wife, Pam. They have two children, Sheryn and Craig.

To inquire about Gala tickets, sponsorship opportunities and journal pages, or to learn more about the work of The Nature Conservancy on Long Island, please contact Sherry Perlman at (631) 367-3384 x137 or sperlman@tnc.org.