Nature & Environmentally Friendly on Long Island
By Linda Tagliaferro, About.com Guide
- Shopping for Sustainable Products
- Organic & Vegetarian Dining
- Farmers Markets,Farm Stands & Pick-Your-Own
Beaches of Long Island
From the sprawling sands of the Atlantic Shore to the many North Shore beaches, Long Island, NY is a veritable beachgoer's paradise.
- Long Island Beaches
- Long Beach - tour of the oceanfront
- Long Beach Heritage Tour
- Where Should I Report A Whale or Dolphin Sighting on Long Island?
- How To Get A New York State Empire Passport
- How To Treat Heat Exhaustion
- Tips For Keeping Your Pet Cool And Comfortable In The Summer
The Great Outdoors
Long Island has wide expanses of natural landscapes. From its stunning beaches to its enclosed gardens, there’s much to see and do in the great outdoors throughout the island.
- Great Long Island Beaches
- Long Beach
- Garvies Point Preserve
- Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat Cruises
- Discovery Wetlands Cruises - Stony Brook Harbor
- Where Should I Report A Whale or Dolphin Sighting on Long Island?
- Bird Watching on Long Island
- Dog Runs on Long Island
- Gardens on Long Island
- Port Washington's Waterfront
- Outdoor Sculpture Garden - Nassau County Museum of Art
- The Bailey Arboretum
- Pumpkin Picking on Long Island
- Cross Country Skiing in Nassau County
- Ice Skating Rinks on Long Island
- How To Get A NYS Empire Passport For Parks and More
Nature Cruises on Long Island
With beautiful waterways and beaches, Long Island also offers some cruises to show you the natural wonders of a number of areas.
- Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat Cruises - Riverhead
- Discovery Wetlands Cruises - Stony Brook Harbor
- Seal Cruises with the Riverhead Foundation
- Dinner Cruises on Long Island
Shopping for Sustainable Products
Long Island offers a variety of stores where you can purchase natural, green products. From organic produce and fair trade teas to greener cleaners and stylish clothing, Long Island’s green stores feature a wide variety of environmentally friendly products.
- Port Washington Organic Farmers Market
- Riverhead Farm Stands
- Young Farm Stand, Old Brookville
- Kennedy Plaza Farmers Market
- Whole Foods Market, Manhasset
- Urban Organic - Organic Produce Home Delivery
- Greener Country - environmental products
- SerendipiTea - artisanal teas
- Wild By Nature Discount Programs
- World Village Fair Trade Market
- Trader Joe's on Long Island, NY
Organic & Vegetarian Dining
There are plenty of places on Long Island where you can enjoy delicious organic and/or vegetarian meals. Not only are these foods healthy, but they're also pleasing to the palate.
- Best Vegetarian Restaurants on Long Island
- 3 Brothers Pizzeria - Vegan Dining
- Bob's Natural Foods Cafe
- Whole Foods Market - Manhasset
- Urban Oasis - Traveling Organic Cafe on Long Island
- Wild Flours - Gluten-Free Bakery & Cafe
Farmers Markets,Farm Stands & Pick-Your-Own
From the many farms on Long Island's East End to the lesser-known fruits and vegetables raised in Nassau County, there's plenty of farm-fresh produce for sale or ripe for the picking on Long Island.