Nature & Environmentally Friendly on Long Island
By Linda Tagliaferro, About.com Guide to Long Island, NY
Long Island is a nature-lover’s paradise and a great place to be if you’re into green living. From wide-open spaces and miles of sugar-fine sandy beaches to environmentally-friendly stores and restaurants, Long Island has it all. Read these articles to find out more.
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
- Discover Wetlands Cruises - Stony Brook Harbor
- Gardens on Long Island
- Port Washington's Waterfront
- Outdoor Sculpture Garden - Nassau County Museum of Art
- Pumpkin Picking on Long Island
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.
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.
