Fossil Hunt (Big Brook, Colts Neck) July 10
This is a unique New Jersey experience, fossil hunting. Wade through the Big Brook in Middletown and sift for ancient shark"s teeth, squid guards and fossilized mollusks. This is one of the best areas in the country to search for Cretaceous Era fossils. Be prepared to get wet and muddy, but the prizes are well worth it. We"ll bring the necessary gear and you bring footwear for muddy banks and shallow water. Great for families. Directions will be mailed upon payment.
Meet at 10:30 a.m.
$15 PER MEMBER FAMILY
$25 FOR NON-MEMBER FAMILIES
Discovering the Fishes of Sandy Hook – A Seining Adventure for the Family July 15, 22 & 29; Aug 5, 12 & 19 6 to 8 PM
Find out exactly how much life there is below the water line. Pull a seine net to see what you can find. Use a plankton net to and our field microscopes to see what"s not visible to the naked eye. Fun and learning for families. Kids should wear bathing suits and protective foot gear. Feel free to picnic on the grounds beforehand. Advance registration is required. We keep our groups small for maximum enjoyment so register now.
$10 per Member Family
$25 per non-member Family
Fluke Tagging Trip July 31
Join our fish tagging director for a day of Summer Flounder (Fluke) fishing and tagging. The boat departs from Atlantic Highlands municipal marina at 7:00 am. $70 per person includes all tackle, bait, and tags and passage on the boat. Feel free to use your own tackle if you have it. Advance payment required. Space is limited.
Contact jeff@littoralsociety.org or call 732-291-0055 ext.106 for reservations and info. Payment secures your place on the boat.
Kids Day – Sandy Hook September 11
This day is specifically designed for kids from 4 to 8 years old and their parents. We start off with some very basic introductions to Sandy Hook natural history and the art of seining for fish. Next we move to Spermaceti Cove for an hour of seining and fish identification. Kids are invited to help as much or as little as they like pulling the net. Then we return to the Littoral Society office for “Fishy Fun” where we teach the kids the ancient art of Japanese fish printing (using rubber fish and non-toxic paint). Each child goes home with his or her personal fish print. Kids should wear bathing suits or clothes they can get wet and must wear footwear they can wear in water.
Meet at the Littoral Society headquarters at 1:30 pm.
$5 per Child
Fall Equinox Walk September 23
The other equinox, if we can find the egg we’ll try again to stand it on its end. Egg or no egg the beach is beautiful in the fall. Another great excuse for a walk through Sandy Hook.
Meet at 7 p.m. at Guardian Park. Call 732-291-0055 as we need a head count.
Free - Call to reserve
Sunset Eco-Cruises on Barnegat Bay September 25
Join us as we cruise Barnegat Bay from Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island. Ride aboard Paradise Cruise’s pontoon boat “Flipper.” Enjoy a bay eco-tour with the Littoral Society’s Helen Henderson, our expert on Barnegat Bay issues, and Jeff Dement, naturalist and Fish Tagging Program Director, followed by a beautiful sunset. Visit the salt marshes, see plenty of wildlife and “Ol’ Barney”.
Barnegat Light, Long Beach Island
Cruise departs from the Lighthouse Marina on 6th Avenue and the Bay- right next to USCG Station Barnegat Light
Cost: $25 per person. Complementary wine and cheese
Greenwich Fair Birding Walk (Eagles) September 26
Every year the Town of Greenwich NJ on the shore of the Cohansey River holds a fair to celebrate the history and heritage of this area of southern New Jersey. Join Matt Blake of our South Jersey office as he leads a trip from the fair to look for eagles along the Cohansey River.
Price and meet location to be announced.
Surf Fishing Clinic at Sandy Hook October 30
Join Society staff for a day of surf fishing and instruction on the beach at Sandy Hook. We will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and "reading" a beach. All skill levels will be accommodated. Rods, reels and tackle will be provided, but bring your own if you have it. Children under 18 years of age are wel¬come with a supervising adult. Space is lim¬ited, so call ahead for reservations and directions.
$20 PER FAMILY/lNDIVIDUAL
$40 FOR NON-MEMBER FAMILIES
Surf Fishing Clinic at Sandy Hook November 6
Join Society staff for a day of surf fishing and instruction on the beach at Sandy Hook. We will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and "reading" a beach. All skill levels will be accommodated. Rods, reels and tackle will be provided, but bring your own if you have it. Children under 18 years of age are wel¬come with a supervising adult. Space is lim¬ited, so call ahead for reservations and directions.
$20 PER FAMILY/INDIVIDUAL
$40FOR NON-MEMBER FAMILIES
New Year’s Day Beach Walk January 1, 2011
Which came first, the New Year’s Day hangover or the American Littoral Society New Year’s Day Beach Walk? Which one is the better way to start a new year? Well we all know the answer to that one. We meet at American Littoral Society Headquarters at 11am for a winter stroll on Sandy Hook. Visual contact with the New York Chapter group at Floyd Bennett Field will be unsuccessfully attempted and then we return to the office for hot cider, hot chocolate, hot dogs and donated desserts. Dress warm and bring you left over holiday desserts to share.
Free