From Sump To Sanctuary: Restoring Bird Habitat On Long Island

The Michael Sperling Bird Sanctuary was commissioned by The South Shore Audubon Society and implemented by SMPIL Consulting, a designer of native habitats, and Spadefoot Construction and Design for invasive removal and for the mass planting that was required....

Long Island – Based Developer Commits to Native Plantings

By Marshall Brown

Terwilliger and Bartone are going Native! They have committed to featuring native habitats as part of their luxury community developments...

English Ivy Is Strangling Our Trees! Time To Fight Back!

By Marshall Brown

English Ivy is a scourge on our landscape. It is not stately or elegant, or grand, or noble. Not here in America anyway. Here, with no natural enemies, it grows rampant. We need once again to repel the English invasion!...

Building Homes And Native Habitat On The Patchogue River

By Marshall

SMPIL Consulting’s Core Mission is to champion native habitat restoration. How do we rebuild a shoreline, or convert a sump into a bird sanctuary, or bring wildlife to a sterile suburban yard? In the past year, we have been engaged in 50+ projects on Long Island, working with homeowners, local...

A New Civilian Conservation Corps: We Must Rebuild Nature

By Marshall Brown

We need a new Civilian Conservation Corps, one that would be dedicated to rebuilding local habitat....

“Nature’s Best Hope”: Restoring Habitat Locally and Globally

By Marshall Brown

"Nature's Best Hope," a current New York Times Best Seller by Prof. Douglas Tallamy can well serve as a playbook for how Americans and the world can heal nature locally, one yard at a time....

Mother Nature’s Vector Control–Fish!

By SMPIL

As a child growing up in Seaford, my father-in-law and his friends use to gleefully follow the “foggy man” as he made his way through town. What better way to spend your days off from school than to ride your bike through the mysterious clouds of fog on the way to your next mi...

Outdoor Family Fun In the Sun

By SMPIL

Well, the New York winter is over! Many families and individuals look to enjoy the Spring and Summer weather outdoors; what a great idea! But, how to do it responsibly? Here are some SMPIL ideas: 1. Go for a hike: Whether you are an avid outdoor enthusiast, or just looking for something ne...

It’s Earth Day, Hug a Tree Today!

By SMPIL

Earth day was first held in 1970 as a day to raise public awareness about human impacts on our environment. We have come a long way in 46 years due to advances in environmental science and law, but we still have a long way to go. In honor of Earth Day, we encourage you […]...

From Sump To Sanctuary: Restoring Bird Habitat On Long Island

Long Island – Based Developer Commits to Native Plantings

English Ivy Is Strangling Our Trees! Time To Fight Back!

Building Homes And Native Habitat On The Patchogue River

A New Civilian Conservation Corps: We Must Rebuild Nature

“Nature’s Best Hope”: Restoring Habitat Locally and Globally

Mother Nature’s Vector Control–Fish!

Outdoor Family Fun In the Sun

It’s Earth Day, Hug a Tree Today!

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