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NFEC Clothing Swap

by Jul 29, 2026
The North Fork Environmental Council hosts its third annual clothing swap on Monday, Aug. 3 at Borghese Vineyard from 6 to 8 p.m.

Environmental groups’ plastic reduction project meeting set

by Jan 6, 2020
The North Fork Environmental Council and the North Fork Audubon Society will hold the next meeting of its plastic reduction and elimination project on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Peconic Lane Community Center in Peconic.

‘Living on the Edge’: What does rising sea level mean for our coastal community?

by Jan 15, 2017
The physical and ecological implications of climate change to our local region will be the subject of a talk by coastal scientist Kevin McAllister Jan. 27 at the Jamesport Meeting House.

Photos: NFEC’s first Earth Day 5K draws 105 runners to Indian Island park

by Apr 24, 2016
The top male and female finishers in the North Fork Environmental Council’s First Annual Earth Day 5K were both Southold locals.

North Fork Environmental Council to hold first annual Earth Day 5K on April 24

by Mar 26, 2016
The North Fork Environmental Council will hold its first annual Earth Day 5K Run on April 24 at Indian Island Park.

Environmental advocate Bill Toedter is named ‘citizen of the year’ by newly established North Fork civic group

by Dec 9, 2015
North Fork Environmental Council president Bill Toedter was honored last night as “citizen of the year” by the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association, during often-emotional presentations at the home of the association's president, where invited guests gathered at a dinner in Toedter's honor.

Ammirati’s of Love Lane voted tops in annual Chili Night contest

by Oct 27, 2014
The upscale Mattituck delicatessen took home honors for 'best traditional' and 'best overall' chili in a contest among three competitors at the North Fork Environmental Council's Annual Chili Night. Photos.

Honored by environmental group, retiring farmers’ advocate doesn’t mince words

by Oct 27, 2014
Longtime farm bureau executive director Joe Gergela, who's retiring in December, received a leadership award from the North Fork Environmental Council Friday— and used the opportunity to advocate for farmers on pesticide use, overregulation, the deer cull and land preservation, among other things