David Baker, co-founder of Plan it Wild, discusses the ecological benefits of native plants in an interview with MyRye.com. He highlights how native species improve resilience against climate change and support local biodiversity through various restoration projects in Westchester County. Additionally, Baker shares practical advice for replacing invasive species and lists specialized local nurseries for residents interested in native gardening.
Category: Green
Posted inGoing Native
Going Native: Meet Lucy Berkoff, Expert Helping Rye Rebuild Its Native Ecosystem
Landscape designer Lucy Berkoff of Lucy’s Garden Life shared her expertise on the importance of native plants for the Rye Sound Shore ecosystem. She highlighted the necessity of replacing invasive species like Norway maples with native alternatives to support biodiversity. Berkoff has led significant restoration projects in Rye Town Park and the local school district to foster resilient habitats.
Posted inBirding, Birds of Rye, Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Green
Birds of Rye: Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)
Birds of Rye is an editorial series highlighting the resident and migratory birds of Rye. If you would like to contribute bird photography, or if you have feedback on this series, please contact us. The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is described by eBird as a “huge white bird with long neck, reddish-orange bill, and black face. […]
Posted inRye Police Department
Multiple Bobcat Sightings Reported by Rye Police Department
Here kitty, kitty, kitty. Recently there have been multiple reports of Bobcat sightings in the City of Rye. The Rye Police Department has recently received reports of the notoriously elusive animal being seen in the area. Bobcat attacks on people are extremely rare, and sightings alone are generally not a cause for alarm. If you […]
Posted inLong Island Sound
New Leadership Announced for Long Island Sound Partnership
A new director was named for the Long Island Sound partnership on Thursday, August 27. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Port Jefferson, Long Island Thursday to announce the EPA has named Nicole (Nikki) Tachiki as the Director of the Long Island Sound Partnership (LIS Partnership). She has been serving as an […]
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Going Native: Building Resilient Landscapes in Rye with Native Plant Expert Kim Eierman
As part of its Going Native garden series, MyRye.com interviewed Kim Eierman, founder of EcoBeneficial LLC, regarding the importance of native plants in building resilient landscapes. Eierman shared her extensive horticultural expertise, offering advice on fall planting, identifying invasive species, and selecting appropriate native substitutes. She highlighted how regional plants support local ecosystems and provided resources for residents interested in ecological landscaping.
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Going Native: Build a Resilient Rye Landscape with Sue Drouin
Going Native is a garden series highlighting the contribution of native plants to building resilient landscapes. In this series, MyRye.com introduces you to native plant experts to show you ways to start planting natives in a small garden patch, on a complete property or just in a few garden containers. Today, please meet Sue Drouin, […]
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Westchester Health Department Clears Coveleigh Club Beach to Reopen
The Westchester County Health Department has given permission to Coveleigh Club and other Sound Shore beaches to reopen, after water samples from those beaches met water quality standards. Coveleigh and other beaches have been closed for five days since last Friday, after the area saw over 3.28 inches of rainfall on Thursday into Friday. The […]
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Rye’s Coveleigh Club Beach Shut Down Following 3.28 Inches of Rain
The Westchester County Department of Health (DOH) has closed the beach at Coveleigh Club in Rye through the weekend and “until further notice due” to 3.28 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours. The DOH preemptively closed the beach, along with others in Mamaroneck and New Rochelle, due to the heavy rainfall. The Coveleigh […]
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Posted inBirding, Birds of Rye, Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye Marshlands
Birds of Rye: Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus)
Birds of Rye is an editorial series highlighting the resident and migratory birds of Rye. If you would like to contribute bird photography, or if you have feedback on this series, please contact us. The Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) is described by eBird as a “Small diving duck with a thin serrated bill. Looks slender […]