This is an INTEREST FORM for our Overnight trip to Mashomack Preserve in Long Island. This does not guarantee you a spot on the trip.

It’s one of our favorite times of the year–our annual summer camping trip with The Nature Conservancy! This year, we’re switching up the locations and exploring Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island (just off of Long Island) and we’re enjoying the weekend in style! We’ll be staying inside of the Manor House and learning about our coastal ecosystems through hiking, kayaking, tide pooling, kayaking, netting, and more! During our downtime, you can paint, dance, explore, read, grill, and just enjoy a slower weekend outdoors and with each other!

Spots are super limited! Please submit an INTEREST FORM by Friday, August 21 at 9am. This does not guarantee you a spot on the trip. All applicants will be notified of their status by Monday, August 24.

Priority will be given to recurring particpants, especially those new to our summer overnight experiences and those who have participated in our volunteering events this past year (Trail Maintenance at Butler Preserve 4/18/26, Seeding Wildflowers & Pollinator Walk at Uplands Farm Sancturary 11/15/25, Weed It & Reap/Gardening & Landscaping Meet-Ups ’25 – ’26, Earth Day Park Clean-Up with CPL 4/26/26).

This is a 18 years or older event.

ABOUT THE SPACE

• The Manor House on Mashomack Preserve
• We will aim to divide lodging based on some preferences but please be preared for co-ed living arrangements.
• There are 10 bedrooms, 9 bedrooms have bathrooms attached, all bedrooms have AC, there 1 ADA room available as well
• The main floor does not have AC but does have a fan
• There is running water, hot/cold plumbing
• Full bathroom, kitchen, and dining set-up

SAMPLE ITINERARY & MENU (subject to change)

Friday, September 11

• 10am – Depart from Central Park North (there might be an Astoria pick-up location but that is still TBD). Lunch is not provided but can be packed and brought in the car. We will not have a rest stop until we arrive at the ferry station (2hrs). Please be sure to use the public bathroom within Central Park before hopping in the van.
• 1-2pm – Arrive at Mashomack. Everyone helps to unload all the community gear from the van. Welcome, introductions, ice breakers, tour. Room and chore assignments. Settle in and enjoy the space!
• 4:30pm – Dinner Prep. Arroz con gandules (vegetarian style), maduros, habichuelas guisadas (vegetarian style), and a side salad
• 6pm – Dinner
• 7pm – Clean Up
• 7:30pm – Downtime. Hang out, play games (corn hole, board games, puzzles), relax. You can also enjoy the campsite at your leisure. Fire pits are approved based on weather conditions and, if we have approval, we will have a fire and s’mores outside for all!
• 8pm – Sunset local view point/hike
• 10pm – Quiet Hours Begin

Saturday, September 12

• 7am – Breakfast Prep. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, muffins, fruit, coffee, tea
• 8am – Breakfast
• 9am – Clean Up
• 9:30am – Get ready! Use bathrooms; put on sunblock and bug spray; fill up water bottles; wear sneakers/sandals, sunshirt/t-short, shorts, hat, sunglasses
• 10am – “Safari”-style educational truck tour and exploration (2 hrs)
• 12pm – Downtime
• 12:30pm – Lunch Prep. Veggie/meat burgers and corn over the fire
• 1:30pm – Lunch
• 2:30pm – Clean Up
• 3pm – Downtime
• 4:30pm – Get ready! Use bathrooms; put on sunblock and bug spray; fill up water bottles; wear sandals, sunshirt/t-short, shorts, hat, sunglasses
• 5pm – Coastal walk and marshland seine netting (1hr) with low tide at 6pm
• 6pm – Break. Return and free time
• 6:30pm – Dinner Prep. Make your own mofongo
• 7:30pm – Dinner
• 8:30pm – Clean Up
• 9pm – Downtime. Hang out, play games (corn hole, board games, puzzles), relax. You can also enjoy the campsite at your leisure. Fire pits are approved based on weather conditions and, if we have approval, we will have a fire and s’mores outside for all!
• 10pm – Quiet Hours Begin

Sunday, September 13

• 7am – Breakfast Prep. Breakfast tacos – tortillas, refrito, pico de gallo, salsa, scrambled eggs, fruit, coffee, tea, leftovers
• 8am – Breakfast
• 9am – Clean up. Everyone, please strip beds and have rooms relatively packed.
• 10am – Morning kayak paddle on Bass Creek
• 12pm – Lunch Prep. Chips & sandwiches
• 12:30pm – Lunch
• 1:30pm – Clean Up
• 2pm – Pack Up! Everyone, get ready to depart and fully clear out your rooms!
• 2:30pm – Load Up! Rooms are fully packed and cleared out! Community gear is being packed into the van first, followed by all personal gear.
• 3pm – Depart
• 5 – 6pm – Arrive back at pick-up point(s). Check the van for all your things & get home safe!

PACKING LIST (subject to change)

Please do not overpack. We have room in the van for exactly one carry-on bag and one personal item per person.

• GEAR:
• • 1 water bottle
  • Headlamp with an extra set of batteries
  • Ear plugs
  • Pillow case
  • Towel (optional, you will be provided one towel to use for the weekend)
  • Snacks (especially if you have allergies/dietary restrictions, we will provide some as well)
  • Bug spray, sun block
  • Basic toiletry kit with personal medications
• CLOTHING:
• • 2-3 sets of shorts/bottoms and t-shirts/tanks (reco quick drying/sweat-wicking fabrics)
  • 1 long-sleeve shirt and pants for cooler nights
  • 1 sunshirt (optional)
  • 3 sets of undergarments
  • Hat, sunglasses
  • 1 set of pajamas
  • Slippers to wear indoor/shower
  • Sneakers
  • Water shoes (crocs, Tevas/Chacos, strap sandals)
  • Headlamp/flashlight
  • Waterproof phone case (optional)

WAIVERS

All accepted participants must be willing to sign waivers from Latino Outdoors and The Nature Conservancy. Digital and/or printed copies of the waivers will be be provided prior to departing.