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.

Watch Hill & Sailors Haven – Fire Island
Beach, marina, camping, dining and National Park family destinations at Fire Island National Seashore, NY.
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.
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.
Take a stroll with a park ranger in search of seashells and other treasures washed upon the shore, then create fanciful shell art to take home as a memento of your Fire Island visit.
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.
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.
It’s all about the incredible clam and how important it is to the ecology of the Great South Bay. Explore the history of clamming in our local waters and go clamming with a park ranger. Geared for adults and children ages 10 and up. Water shoes required.
Work with artist Melissa Godoy Nieto at the Watch Hill Dune Station. After a talk and collage demonstration, continue “en Plein Air” on location at Watch Hill. All ages and all levels of experience are welcome. Art supplies will be provided, but bring your own if you like.
Learn about fox, deer, and other wild critters that live on Fire Island. Explore their adaptations for survival and how you can help “keep wildlife wild.” For kids ages 8-14 and their caregivers. Dune Station.
Learn about fox, deer, and other wild critters that live on Fire Island. Explore their adaptations for survival and how you can help “keep wildlife wild.” For kids ages 8-14 and their caregivers.