Celebrating Parks and Preservation in 2011

photo of Pat and Steve Lenox serving food at the 2011 Kettle Clambake — Photos of the 2011 Kettle Clambake by Carrie Ann Salvi

This year’s annual Kettle Clambake was held in August on a perfect summer day. The sold out crowd, arriving by shuttle boats, enjoyed live music and lobsters, clams, chicken, corn, sweet potatos and fresh squeezed lemonade. There was plenty to celebrate. A Shelter Island Town Park, Taylor’s Island, was awarded a matching grant for the restoration of the Smith-Taylor Cabin.

In June, the Shelter Island School had its annual visit and picnic on Taylor's Island. Shelter Island Kayak Tours and the Taylor's Island Foundation hosted a Father’s Day Paddle to Taylor's Island. The Foundation held an Appreciation Day and Picnic at the Duck Walk Vineyard to thank all the people who are helping Taylor's Island in various ways. In July, the Shelter Island Public Library organized a tour of Taylor’s Island. Also in July, P.A.T. Hunt gave a narrated slide and film presentation about Taylor's Island at the Shelter Island Historical Society’s Haven House Barn.

On a crystal clear, calm and cold November 5th the Scouts set up camp on Taylor’s Island (view slideshow)