American Littoral Society
Protecting the Coast through Education, Conservation and Advocacy
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The American Littoral Society promotes the study and conservation of marine life and habitat, protects the coast from harm, and empowers others to do the same.
Since 1961 we have empowered people to care for the coast through advocacy, conservation, and education. We not only provide a voice for the coast, but also give concerned citizens the knowledge and tools they need to raise their voices with us. When we restore habitat, our objective is not only to restore a dune or rebuild an oyster reef, but also to motivate people to invest “sweat equity” into a piece of the coast, take ownership and become committed stewards. When we educate, we don’t merely provide books, CDs, or handouts. We lead students young and old into the water to get their feet wet and their hands muddy. Sitting at a computer or reading a book, people may develop an interest in the coast; standing knee deep in sea foam with sand between their toes, they will develop a passion for the coast. |
Littoral Spotlight
Sandy Hook Spooky Walks
Thursday, Oct 21 and Oct 28
7 - 9 p.m.
Meet at Littoral Society HQ
18 Hartshorne Drive
Highlands, NJ
$10 for members
$20 for non-members
Click here to Register for Oct 28
Get into the Halloween Spirit on this moonlight walk around Historic Fort Hancock where ghosts have been known to linger.
Cider and fall snacks will be provided. Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk a couple of miles. Fun for the whole family, ages 10 and up.
The October 21 walk will be offered initially only to Littoral Society members, while the October 28 walk will be open to the general public. Littoral Society members will be emailed a link to register for the member's only walk. Click here to become a Littoral Society member.
Contact Nicole.haines@littoralsociety.org with any questions.
7 - 9 p.m.
Meet at Littoral Society HQ
18 Hartshorne Drive
Highlands, NJ
$10 for members
$20 for non-members
Click here to Register for Oct 28
Get into the Halloween Spirit on this moonlight walk around Historic Fort Hancock where ghosts have been known to linger.
Cider and fall snacks will be provided. Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk a couple of miles. Fun for the whole family, ages 10 and up.
The October 21 walk will be offered initially only to Littoral Society members, while the October 28 walk will be open to the general public. Littoral Society members will be emailed a link to register for the member's only walk. Click here to become a Littoral Society member.
Contact Nicole.haines@littoralsociety.org with any questions.
Event Spotlight:
Jamaica Bay Raptorama Festival
Sunday, October 17
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
175-10 Cross Bay Blvd
Queens, NY
Free, Click to Register
Join the Littoral Society for a special program including LIVE raptors.
Participants will visit the refuge pond areas as well as Fort Tilden's 195th Street beach to look for migrating Sharpshinned and Cooper's Hawks, Peregrine Falcons, Northern Harriers, Kestrels, Merlins, and maybe a Bald Eagle or two. Lots of passerines should be migrating along the coastal barrier island as well.
For more information contact Littoral Soceity Northeast Chapter Director Don Riepe at 718-474-0896 or don@littoralsociety.org.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
175-10 Cross Bay Blvd
Queens, NY
Free, Click to Register
Join the Littoral Society for a special program including LIVE raptors.
Participants will visit the refuge pond areas as well as Fort Tilden's 195th Street beach to look for migrating Sharpshinned and Cooper's Hawks, Peregrine Falcons, Northern Harriers, Kestrels, Merlins, and maybe a Bald Eagle or two. Lots of passerines should be migrating along the coastal barrier island as well.
For more information contact Littoral Soceity Northeast Chapter Director Don Riepe at 718-474-0896 or don@littoralsociety.org.
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