Join us as we explore the creature that make the marsh their home!Summer is winding down, so let's make the most of the warm weather in the marsh! From snails and crabs, to fish and birds, life in the marsh is still in full swing! Bring your water shoes as we observe some summertime marsh…
Join us for a hike to look for horseshoe crabs!Let’s investigate these living fossils that come to our shores in the spring! We will have a short lesson, followed by a walk down to the marsh to observe these creatures during their high tide spawning periods. Wear shoes that can get wet.$4 per cash person…
Join us for a walk around the marsh as we learn more about fiddler crabs!Have you ever wondered who makes all those little holes in the sand close to the water’s edge? Odds are, it was a fiddler crab! Join us for a walk around the marsh as we learn more about these fascinating little…
Come learn about 10 women in science you should know about!Come celebrate Women’s History Month at Sunken Meadow State Park! Ten stations along this self-guided hike along the creekside trail will each feature the achievements of a woman who has made great contributions to the field of science. This self-guided hike is FREE and open…
Come learn about 10 Black environmentalists you should know about!Come celebrate Black History Month at Sunken Meadow State Park! Ten stations along this self-guided hike along the creekside trail will each feature the achievements of a Black environmentalist who has made great contributions to the field of science.This self guided hike is FREE and open…
Enjoy an early evening stargazing hike to see these shooting stars.A short lecture followed by early evening stargazing to see these shooting stars. Viewing is weather permitting. $4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may…
Enjoy some scary Long Island historical tales by lantern light!See the beach in a whole new light as we round the point of Sunken Meadow State Park with only lanterns to guide the way! We will pause along the way for some Long Island historical scary stories!$4 cash per adult upon arrival. Reservations are required…
Join us for a hike to look for horseshoe crabs!Let’s investigate these living fossils that come to our shores in the spring! We will have a short lesson, followed by a walk down to the marsh to observe these creatures during their high tide spawning periods. Wear shoes that can get wet.$4 per cash person…
Join us for a walk around the marsh as we learn more about fiddler crabs!Have you ever wondered who makes all those little holes in the sand close to the water’s edge? Odds are, it was a fiddler crab! Join us for a walk around the marsh as we learn more about these fascinating little…
Get ready to get wet!Let’s go down to the marsh to seine, collect, and identify animals that make this unique brackish water environment their home! Make sure you wear water shoes and clothing that’s good for water. For children aged 6 and up.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space…
