Coney Island Beautification Project in Celebration of City of Water Day
Brooklyn, NY Thursday, July 18, 5 - 7pm
Join us for a morning of tree pit care in partnership with the Coney Island Beautification Project in Celebration of City of Water Day!RSVP on our website.
Junior Ranger Angler: Learn Surf Fishing
Sandy Hook, NJ June through August
The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering again this summer to teach young people surf fishing on Sandy Hook. Children 11 and up are welcome with a supervising adult. Register on our website.
Sunset Paddle on Sunset Lake
Bridgeton, NJ Thursday, July 18, 5 - 7pm
Join us for an evening of kayaking in South Jersey! First time paddlers welcome!. RSVP on our website.
Morning Paddle on Sunset Lake
Bridgeton, NJ Saturday, July 20, 10am - Noon
Join us for a morning of kayaking in South Jersey! First time paddlers welcome!. RSVP on our website.
Daytime Seining on Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, July 21, 1 - 3pm
Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast with some lunchtime seining at Horseshoe Cove! Register on our website.
Wingin' It Summer Bird Walk
Sandy Hook, NJ Tuesday, July 23, 4 - 6pm
Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for shorebirds, songbirds and anyone else on the Hook. Register on our website.
Moth Night on Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, July 24, 8 - 10pm
Celebrate National Moth Week with the Littoral Society and get some hands-on learning about these incredible nocturnal creatures with moth expert Blaine Rothauser, Senior Ecologist, GZA GeoEnvironmental. Register on our website.
Cape Ann Whale Watch Weekend
Gloucester, MA Thursday, August 1 - Sunday, August 4
Join the Littoral Society for an extended whale watching weekend in the lovely town of Gloucester, MA on the Cape Ann peninsula. Register on our website.
19th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival
Broad Channel, NY Saturday, August 24, 10am - 2pm
Join the Littoral Society and partners at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to explore the diversity of New York City’s shorebirds. Register on our website.
Annual Fluke Tagging Trip
Atlantic Highlands, NJ Saturday, August 31, 7am - 2pm
Join American Littoral Society Fish Tagging Director Emily McGuckin aboard the Mi-Jo II, for some inshore sport fishing and to learn about the fish tagging program. Register on our website.
Sixth Annual Littorally Local Sunset Cruise
Atlantic Highlands, NJ Friday, September 27, 5:30 - 8:30pm
Join us for our Sixth Annual Littorally Local Sunset Cruise out of Atlantic Highlands. The event will include dockside cocktails and appetizers onboard Teal Cruises' Festiva, followed by a sunset cruise on Sandy Hook Bay. Find more information and register on our website.
Coastal Champions Honored at Members Day Sandy Hook, NJ
Some special people were recognized as coastal champions at the Littoral Society's Members Day event on Saturday, June 22. Read more on our website.
Spawning Season is Nearly Done But Horseshoe Crab Work Isn't Slaughter Beach, DE
While the month of June typically sees a decrease in horseshoe crab spawning activity, our work in Delaware hasn’t slowed down at all! Read more on our website.
Beautiful Red Knot Magnet Takes Flight for Members Day Sandy Hook, NJ
Every year, the Littoral Society's Members Day is a chance to celebrate and show appreciation for our amazing community of supporters. This year, we're thrilled to unveil something new: a beach scene magnet featuring Red Knots and a horseshoe crab, painted by talented wildlife artist Carrie Smith! Read more on our website.
Littoral Society Members Brave Heat for Fun-Filled Members Day Sandy Hook, NJ
Dozens braved 90-plus temperatures on Saturday, June 22 to join us for Members Day. In addition to activities such as seining and a botany walk, attendees enjoyed food from Local Smoke BBQ, beer from Brooklyn Brewery, and the sweet sounds of the Magoo 2! See more pics on our Facebook page.
Crowds Come Out for Jamaica Bay Horseshoe Crab Festival Broad Channel, NY
More than 150 people joined us on Saturday, June 8 for the Annual Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Horseshoe Crab Festival! Find more pics on our Facebook page.
Littoral Society Welcomes Fish Tagging Intern Sandy Hook, NJ
The Littoral Society would like to welcome our new Fish Tagging Program intern, Jack Glassberg. Please say “Hello” when you see him at Sandy Hook! Read more on our website.
Families Enjoy 2nd Annual Sunset on the Bay Fortescue, NJ
The 2nd annual Sunset on the Bay delivered as promised, with plenty of good food, family fun, and a great light show to finish the evening. Find more pics on our Facebook page.
Horseshoe Crabs and Red Knots Featured in Philly Mag Delaware Bay
A recent article in Philadelphia Magazine offers a great conclusion to this year's horseshoe crab tagging season. The article takes a deep dive into the story of horseshoe crabs and the shorebirds that rely on their eggs, along with insights from the Littoral Society's Executive Director Tim Dillingham. Read more in Philadelphia Magazine.
Ocean View Resort Joins Coastal Champions Sponsor Program Sandy Hook, NJ
The Littoral Society would like to thank our newest sponsor: Ocean View Resort Campground. Thank you for your partnership in protecting our coastal environment! If you or your company are interested in sponsoring the Littoral Society, please visit our website.