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. |
Program Spotlight: Education
13th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival
Saturday, August 25
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard
Broad Channel, NY
Free
Over the past 40 years, more than 40 species of shorebirds (including rare and accidental vagrants) have been recorded at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge's East and West Ponds from mid-July through October, with the greatest diversity and abundance usually occurring in August.
In recognition of that, the 13th annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival will be held on Saturday, August 25. At the event, learn about behavior, biology and how to identify shorebirds in the field with naturalists Tom Burke, Kevin Karlson, Don Riepe, Lloyd Spitalnik and others.
Free bus transportation from Manhattan to Jamaica Bay is available for New York City Audubon Society members at the Student/Senior level and up. Meet at 71 West 23rd Street at 6:30 a.m. Contact the Audubon Society office at 212-691-7483 x306 to reserve a seat.
For more information, contact the Audubon Society or the American Littoral Society at 718-474-0896 or Littoral Society Northeast Chapter Director Don Riepe at don@littoralsociety.org. This event is in conjunction with NYC Audubon and Gateway National Recreation Area.
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard
Broad Channel, NY
Free
Over the past 40 years, more than 40 species of shorebirds (including rare and accidental vagrants) have been recorded at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge's East and West Ponds from mid-July through October, with the greatest diversity and abundance usually occurring in August.
In recognition of that, the 13th annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival will be held on Saturday, August 25. At the event, learn about behavior, biology and how to identify shorebirds in the field with naturalists Tom Burke, Kevin Karlson, Don Riepe, Lloyd Spitalnik and others.
Free bus transportation from Manhattan to Jamaica Bay is available for New York City Audubon Society members at the Student/Senior level and up. Meet at 71 West 23rd Street at 6:30 a.m. Contact the Audubon Society office at 212-691-7483 x306 to reserve a seat.
For more information, contact the Audubon Society or the American Littoral Society at 718-474-0896 or Littoral Society Northeast Chapter Director Don Riepe at don@littoralsociety.org. This event is in conjunction with NYC Audubon and Gateway National Recreation Area.
Event Spotlight
Jamaica Bay Sunset Ecology Cruise
Saturday, September 22
4 - 7 p.m.
Pier 8 at Sheepshead Bay
2027 Emmons Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$55
Join the American Littoral Society aboard the "Golden Sunshine," a 100-foot catamaran that departs from Pier 8 at Sheepshead Bay. The three-hour cruise takes participants into the backwater marshes of New York's remarkable Jamaica Bay.
Those on board will have the opportunity to learn about the history, ecology and wildlife of this 13,000 acre preserve and see nesting Osprey, terns, egrets, herons, oystercatchers and more -- all through the expert guidance of Littoral Society Northeast Director Don Riepe.
Trip cost covers a narrated tour, as well as wine and cheese, fruit snacks and other beverages. For more information call 718-474-0896 or e-mail don@littoralsociety.org. This is a partnership program with NYC Audubon and Gateway National Recreation Area.
4 - 7 p.m.
Pier 8 at Sheepshead Bay
2027 Emmons Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
$55
Join the American Littoral Society aboard the "Golden Sunshine," a 100-foot catamaran that departs from Pier 8 at Sheepshead Bay. The three-hour cruise takes participants into the backwater marshes of New York's remarkable Jamaica Bay.
Those on board will have the opportunity to learn about the history, ecology and wildlife of this 13,000 acre preserve and see nesting Osprey, terns, egrets, herons, oystercatchers and more -- all through the expert guidance of Littoral Society Northeast Director Don Riepe.
Trip cost covers a narrated tour, as well as wine and cheese, fruit snacks and other beverages. For more information call 718-474-0896 or e-mail don@littoralsociety.org. This is a partnership program with NYC Audubon and Gateway National Recreation Area.
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