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Little Learners

Join us every other week from 10 – 11am for Little Learners, a fun, hands-on program designed for children ages 2–5.....Read More

“The Diplomat” Tour: Behind-the-Scenes at the Main House

Step inside the world of The Diplomat with this special, limited-time tour at the Main House at Planting Fields!.....Read More

Educator Networking Event

Join us for a free networking event designed to connect local educators, share resources, and highlight the many ways Planting Fields.....Read More

Notes in Nature: Of Air and Water

Join us for a unique and atmospheric combination of the flute, harp, violin, viola, and cello that shouldn’t be missed!.....Read More

First Fridays: Plants, People, and Place

Step into a multisensory exploration of the plants that shape global cuisine and the cultural stories they carry!.....Read More

Natural Sensory Celebration Week Scavenger Hunts

Planting Fields is for everyone! Join us for a week of free, sensory-friendly exploration in celebration of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month......Read More

Spring Break Sensory Workshop: Seeds to Snacks

Kick off Natural Sensory Celebration Week with a thoughtfully designed, sensory-inclusive exploration of food and plant science!.....Read More

Spring Break Sensory Workshop: Nature Noise Party

A gentle, sensory-rich experience designed to spark curiosity and calm! Participants will tune in to the sounds of nature through guided.....Read More

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Mar 10

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🌱 Magic is happening behind the scenes at the future Oudolf Garden…⁠
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The visionary himself, Piet Oudolf, is at the helm as plans continue to take shape for the Oudolf Garden at Planting Fields. Though the landscape may still be resting for winter, the work behind the scenes is in full bloom — with ideas, planning, and collaboration happening across an ocean as we prepare for this fall’s grand opening.⁠
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This incredible project is being brought to life by a dedicated team working together from both sides of the Atlantic. We can’t wait to share more as the garden grows from vision to reality.⁠
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Meet the Oudolf Garden Team:⁠
Top (L–R): John Pacini, Director of Buildings & Grounds (PFF); James Franco, Horticulture Manager (PFF); Dr. Gina J. Wouters, President & CEO (PFF); Hanna Packer, Landscape Designer (@hannapackerdesign)⁠
Middle: Mike Ahern, Assistant Director (PFA); Piet Oudolf (@pietoudolf⁠
); Bob Foschi, Board Trustee (PFF) (@foschiconstruction)⁠
Bottom: Vincent Simeone, Director (PFA); Richard Herbert, Landscape Architect ⁠
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Stay tuned — there’s so much more to come. 🌿

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Mar 9

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Mar 9

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🎻 Celebrate the arrival of summer with an enchanting evening of chamber music beneath the open sky. ⁠
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Featuring works by the Danish String Quartet, Haydn (The Lark), George Walker, and Fanny Mendelssohn - this magical program blends folk-inspired charm, soaring melodies, and Romantic warmth in one of Planting Fields’ most picturesque settings. ⁠
Where music, nature, and history meet. ⁠
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String Quartets in the Cloister Garden ⁠
📅 Saturday, May 30 | 7–8:30pm ⁠
📍 Cloister Garden (rain location: Main House) ⁠
🎟️ $45 per person in advance | $50 at the door ⁠
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Presented in partnership by Planting Fields Foundation and Long Island Chamber Music.

Registration now open & tickets are limited — link in bio!⁠
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📸 @d.a.v.i.d.a.l.m.e.i.d.a⁠

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Mar 6

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🌿 Lead the Experience. Shape the Magic. 🌿 ⁠
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Planting Fields Foundation is hiring a Visitor Experience Manager to: ⁠
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– Lead our Visitor Experience team ⁠
– Deliver memorable tours & programs ⁠
– Engage volunteers & visitors ⁠
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📍 Oyster Bay, NY | 💰 $45–55K | Full-time, onsite ⁠
✨ Be the face of one of Long Island’s most stunning gardens ⁠
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🚀 Apply today - click the link in bio or visit plantingfields.org/careers
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#Hiring #VisitorExperience #PlantingFields #LeadershipRole #GardenCareers #OysterBayNY

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Mar 5

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🌿 Want to spend your spring doing work that actually matters? ⁠
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The 2026 Spring Service Corps at Planting Fields is now accepting applications. ⁠
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For 8 weeks, you’ll work alongside a small, supervised crew restoring habitats, improving trails, caring for historic gardens, and helping bring sustainability initiatives to life for thousands of visitors. ⁠
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This isn’t busywork. ⁠
It’s 5,000+ hours of real impact — and you’ll be part of it. ⁠
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✔️ $2,400 stipend ⁠
✔️ Housing may be provided ⁠
✔️ Hands-on conservation + public engagement experience ⁠
✔️ Leadership, teamwork & resume-building skills ⁠
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April 27 – June 18 | Monday–Friday ⁠
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⏰ Apply by April 17 ⁠
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If you’re a young adult looking to build skills, confidence, and community — this is your moment. ⁠
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Apply now, click the link in bio 🌱 ⁠
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The Planting Fields Foundation Service Corps is supported with funding from the New York State Park and Trail Partnership Grants (@parkstrailsny) and New York’s Environmental Protection Fund. The Park and Trail Partnership Grants are administered by Parks & Trails New York, in partnership with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

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Feb 28

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🍎 Calling Long Island Educators! ⁠
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Looking for field trip ideas, curriculum-aligned resources, and real-world learning experiences your students will love? 📚🌱 ⁠
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Join us March 19 (6–7pm) for a FREE Educator Networking Event at Planting Fields—designed just for teachers, administrators, and education professionals. ⁠
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✨ What you’ll get: ⁠
– See how our programs align with curriculum standards (by grade) ⁠
– Try hands-on field trip activity demos ⁠
– Learn about expanded accessibility initiatives ⁠
– Discover grant & funding opportunities ⁠
– Get a sneak peek at upcoming student programs, including our Spring Break Natural Sensory Celebration Week ⁠
– Tour our Education Center + enjoy light refreshments ⁠
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This is a relaxed, welcoming space to connect with fellow educators and explore new ways to enhance student learning – inside and outside the classroom. ⁠
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📩 RSVP: Email Education Coordinator Sarah Conway at sconway@plantingfields.org ⁠
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💬 Want to talk it through? Reach out to schedule a quick call. ⁠
👉 Tag or share this with an educator you think should attend!

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Feb 27

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Today we celebrate the birthday of Robert Coe by sharing a clip from his 1979 oral history interview, wit, perspective, and personality included.⁠
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Oral histories give us something rare: tone, humor, and humanity that written records alone can’t capture.⁠
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🎙️ Listen to the full recording at the link in our bio.⁠
Photo: Robert Coe, circa 1960⁠

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Feb 25

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Winter may still be lingering…but soon, petals will drift like snow across the grounds 🌸 ⁠
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Spring at Planting Fields is just around the corner! What sight are you looking forward too most? ⁠
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📸 @d.a.v.i.d.a.l.m.e.i.d.a

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Feb 24

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Watching Benedict Bridgerton search for his artistic identity? 🎨 ⁠
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Long before Netflix imagined an aristocratic artist, Oyster Bay had one. ⁠
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Robert Winthrop Chanler, born into Gilded Age wealth and connected to the Astors, chose paint over parties. A professional muralist, he transformed rooms and screens into immersive worlds inspired by oceans, forests, and wildlife. ⁠
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He wasn’t fictional — he was the original creative aristocrat 🎭 ⁠
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Have you spotted any other similarities or differences between Chanler and Benedict?⁠
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See Chanler’s murals in Mai’s Bedroom during "The Diplomat" tours now through Mar. 29, and join us for regular House Tours in April to explore more of his immersive creations.⁠
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Left image: Benedict Bridgerton. Photo: Liam Daniel/ Netflix © 2025 ⁠
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Right image: Robert Winthrop Chanler, 1900. Photo: Rockeby Collection, Barrytown, New York ⁠
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#PlantingFields #GildedAge #ImmersiveArt #HistoricHomes #BridgertonVibes #ArtHistory #OysterBay #netlflixmeetsreality #bridgerton #oysterbay #robertwinthropchanler

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Feb 23

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It may not be looking like this right now, but this is what Planting Fields will look like in about 8 weeks 🌺🌿

Despite yet another snow storm, spring is coming — and so are all the blooms!

#PlantingFields #SpringAwaits #BloomWatch #GardenMagic #NatureInBloom MagnoliaMoments PetalsNotSnow SeasonalEscape GardenGetaway EastCoastSpring FlowerParadise SpringVibes VisitPlantingFields BloomingSoon GardenPhotography FloralFantasy IloveNY

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Feb 20

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We’re honored to announce a $100,000 grant from Bank of America (@bankofamerica) in support of the forthcoming Oudolf Garden at Planting Fields Foundation 🌿 ⁠
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This transformational investment brings us one step closer to opening Long Island’s first public garden by world-renowned designer Piet Oudolf in fall 2026 — a dynamic, one-acre, four-season landscape designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate our natural world. ⁠
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We are deeply grateful for this early leadership support. ⁠
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✨ Click the link in our bio to read more about this exciting award, what it means for Long Island, and how you can be involved in the Oudolf Garden! ⁠
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In the image L to R: Robert Foschi, Planting Fields Foundation (PFF) Trustee; Amy Xu, PFF Trustee; Tim Dooley, PFF Trustee; Dr. Gina J. Wouters, PFF President and CEO; Marc Perez, President, Bank of America Long Island; John Rizzo, Merrill Wealth Management Advisor, Bank of America; Wendy Samuels, Business Banking Relationship Manager, Bank of America.

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Feb 18

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🌸 Sensory fun at Planting Fields is for everyone! Join us as we celebrate Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month during our Natural Sensory Celebration Week, April 6–10. Details below ⬇️ ⁠
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Explore, create, and play with nature through hands-on workshops and daily self-guided scavenger hunts at our Education Center. ⁠
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✨ Workshops (1–3PM, Mon–Thu, $25 per child, registration required): ⁠
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🥕 Apr 6 – Seeds to Snacks: Greenhouse adventure + make your own healthy snack & seed to grow! ⁠
🌱 Apr 7 – Nature Noise Party: Discover nature’s sounds & craft your own instrument! ⁠
🎶 Apr 8 – Messy Masterpieces: Paint, sculpt & create with natural materials! ⁠
🥾Apr 9 – Hike & Discover: Guided hike, journaling, and nature exploration! ⁠
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🌿 Spring Break, nature, and creativity—fun for all abilities and ages! ⁠
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Spots are limited, register now!

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Feb 16

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🌿 Step Up. Make a Difference. Grow. ⁠
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Looking for a way to make your mark this summer? Planting Fields Foundation’s Youth Leaders is where teens roll up their sleeves, explore their passions, and leave a real impact on the environment and community. ⁠
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From clearing trails and weeding gardens to giving museum tours, researching topics that spark curiosity, and even launching projects like website redesigns or composting initiatives, every participant discovers their own strengths. ⁠
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It’s not just about the work. Teens gain confidence, public speaking skills, and teamwork experience, all while forming friendships and connections that last a lifetime. 🌟 ⁠
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Ready to grow, lead, and make a difference? Applications for the next Youth Leaders program are open NOW – click the link in our bio and apply today. ⁠
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📍 Location: Planting Fields ⁠
🎓 For high school freshmen – juniors ⁠
📅 Jul. 7 – Aug. 7 | 10am – 3pm ⁠
Apply by April 30!⁠
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Click the link in bio for more info!⁠
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#YouthLeaders #StudentVoices #PlantingFields #LeadershipDevelopment #CollegeReady #HandsOnLearning #TeenOpportunities ⁠

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Feb 15

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Don’t miss the last day of the Camellia Festival!

Bring your family, your friends, your significant others and experience winter’s most magnificent bloom🌺
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In the Main House: ⁠
Custom-made personalized poems from a typewriter poet, sip curated teas, enjoy live music, make your own DIY tea bags and other hands-on activities, a live watercolor painting demonstration, and more! ⁠
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In the Camellia House: ⁠
Wander through 200+ camellias in peak bloom, learn about camellias and ladybugs, enjoy a guided tour of the historic space. ⁠
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For the Love Birds: ⁠
Be a part of the Great Backyard Bird Count! Enjoy guided walking tours with Centre Island Bird Sanctuary and have the opportunity to view “The Great Bird Blind Debate”, immersive structures by “Catalyst” artists Mark Dion and David Brooks. ⁠
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📅 Feb 15, 2026 ⁠
🕙 10am–1pm & 1pm–4pm ⁠
📍 Planting Fields: Camellia House, Main House, Wedell Bird Sanctuary and Costich Gardens ⁠
🎟 Adults $20 | Children $15 | Kids 3 & under FREE ⁠
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✨ Don’t miss this once-a-season winter escape—tickets are going fast. Click the link in bio to get tickets now! ⁠

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Feb 14

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Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Planting Fields 💖 ⁠
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Celebrate love in full bloom and take a moment to enjoy the beauty around you — like this stunning camellia floating gracefully in water. ⁠
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Looking for last-minute Valentine’s Day weekend plans? Join us at the Camellia Festival this weekend – there is something for everyone! ⁠
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📅 Feb 14–15 | 10am–4pm ⁠
🔗 Click the link in our bio to get tickets now. ⁠
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📸 @d.a.v.i.d.a.l.m.e.i.d.a ⁠

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Feb 13

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🐦 Take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a national citizen science project led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. ⁠
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Are you a bird lover? Join us this weekend at the Camellia Festival for guided walking tours with Centre Island Bird Sanctuary and explore The Great Bird Blind Debate – Immersive structures by Catalyst artists Mark Dion and David Brooks, blending art, habitat, and science. Two ways to celebrate and learn about our feathered friends! ⁠
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🔗 Learn more and click the link in our bio. ⁠
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📸 @d.a.v.i.d.a.l.m.e.i.d.a ⁠

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Feb 13

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In 1931, our camellia collection was featured in Fortune magazine. W.R. Was praised for his dedication to these flowers described as “wavy, thick-textured, with glossy dark green leaves”. ⁠
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Nearly a century later, this historic collection continues to bloom and inspire. Join us tomorrow at the Camellia Festival to experience it for yourself 🌸 ⁠

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Feb 12

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Our winter interns are hard at work behind the scenes in the archives! 📚✨ ⁠
Meet Sophia and Hannah, students from Pratt Institute and Queens College who are studying library science and archives. This winter, they’re gaining hands-on experience processing archival materials, transcribing oral history interviews, and helping create an online exhibition we can’t wait to share. ⁠
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Stay tuned, their work is coming soon! ⁠
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#PlantingFields #ArchivesLife #LibraryScience #OralHistory #BehindTheScenes #MuseumInterns #HistoricCollections #CulturalHeritage #NonprofitCulture #StudentExperience #LongIslandEvents #BotanicalHistory #EducationInAction

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Feb 12

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🌿 We’re Hiring at Planting Fields Foundation:

✨ Landscape Curator (Full-Time): Oversee the creation and ongoing care of the Piet Oudolf Garden — a rare opportunity to work on a world-renowned Oudolf garden — and help preserve our historic 409-acre designed landscape.

✨ Guest Services Associate (Part-Time): Serve as the welcoming face of Planting Fields, delivering exceptional visitor experiences and more!

📍 Oyster Bay, New York
📩 Apply today — click the link in our bio or visit plantingfields.org/careers

#NowHiring #LandscapeCurator #HorticultureJobs #PublicGardens #NonprofitCareers LongIslandJobs

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Feb 11

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A behind-the-scenes look at one of the hands-on activities at the Camellia Festival 🌸

Our education team is demonstrating paper camellias you can wear as a bracelet, just one of the many experiences waiting for you!

From curated teas and DIY tea bags to live art demonstrations, guided tours of the Camellia House, the Great Bird Blind Debate, and 200+ camellias in peak bloom, there’s something to discover around every corner for every age.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more.

The Camellia Festival
📅 Feb 14–15, 2026
🕙 10am–1pm & 1pm–4pm
📍 Planting Fields: Camellia House, Main House, Wedell Bird Sanctuary and Costich Gardens
🎟 Adults $20 | Children $10 | Kids 3 & under FREE

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