Legends of Fire Island @ Watch Hill
Hear tales of Fire Island’s infamous past. Whether fact or fiction – stories of shipwrecks, pirates, and ghosts – figure prominently in the legends of Fire Island. Dune station.
Seashore Snapper Derby @ Watch Hill
Fish for snappers (a.k.a. baby bluefish). Prizes for the biggest fish. Bring your fishing pole or use one of ours. For kids ages 7-14 and their caregivers.
Magical Monarchs @ Watch Hill
Learn about the fascinating and beautiful monarch butterfly – its unusual life cycle, incredible long-distance migration, and its special relationship with native wildflowers. Dune Station.
Junior Rangers Keep Wildlife Wild @ Watch Hill
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…
Painting @ Watch Hill
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…
Fire Island Harvest @ Watch Hill
Steamed clams, sautéed shiners, beach plum jam, and more! Learn about how people have, do and will depend upon and enjoy the bounty of Fire Island. Dune Station.
Clams, Clamming and the Great South Bay @ Watch Hill
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…
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…
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…
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…
