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  • Sunken Forest Tours @ Sailors Haven

    Explore Fire Island’s wilder side and its special blend of barrier island ecology during this guided tour of the Sunken Forest – a centuries-old globally-rare holly maritime forest. 1.5 miles round trip.

  • Summer Stars and Constellations @ Watch Hill

    Bring the family and join star-pro Tom Carey for this stargazing program. After an indoor presentation, head outdoors to view the stars and constellations in the night sky. Dune Station.

  • Junior Rangers Seashells by the Seashore @ Watch Hill

    Stroll the ocean beach in search of seashells and other marine treasures washed upon the shore, then create fanciful shell art to take home as a memento of your Fire Island visit. For kids ages 8-14, and their caregivers. Dune Station.

  • Summer Stars and Constellations @ Sailors Haven

    Bring the family and join star pro Tom Carey for this star gazing program to view the stars and constellations in the night sky. Bring binoculars if you have them. Bring insect protection.

  • Catch of the Day Marine Seining @ Watch Hill

    The Great South Bay is rich with fish and other marine life. Sample the bay creatures with a seine net and explore the bay ecosystem with a park ranger. Water shoes required. For all ages.

  • Boardwalk Tours @Watch Hill

    Visit salt marsh, maritime forest and back dune swale on this cross-island nature walk at Watch Hill with a park ranger.

  • Boardwalk Tours @Watch Hill

    Visit salt marsh, maritime forest and back dune swale on this cross-island nature walk at Watch Hill with a park ranger.

  • Boardwalk Tours @Watch Hill

    Visit salt marsh, maritime forest and back dune swale on this cross-island nature walk at Watch Hill with a park ranger.

  • Crabs and Crabbing in the Great South Bay @ Watch Hill

    Learn what crabs live in our local waters, how to identify them, and about their roles in the marine ecosystem and on our dinner plates. After an indoor presentation, head out to the marina for a crabbing demonstration. Dune Station.