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:
Join Us for Our 48th Annual
New Year's Day Walks
Ring in the New Year with a walk on the beach. Join the American Littoral Society at Sandy Hook, NJ or Ft. Tilden, NY on January 1 at 11 a.m. for our 48th Annual New Year's Day walks.
The walks are free and suitable for anyone able to walk a few miles, with part of that distance being on sandy beaches. Leashed dogs are welcome. Dress for the weather and bring your own water.
Participants in the New York walk will meet at 11 a.m. at The Little Church, just inside Fort Tilden's 169th Street Entrance and walk to the end of Breezy Point (about three miles). Register on our website.
The Sandy Hook walk will meet at 11 a.m. outside Littoral Society Headquarters in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area (GPS: Building 18 on Officers Row). Address is 18 Hartshorne Drive, Highlands, NJ. We will walk to the northern tip of Sandy Hook (just under 3 miles). Register on our website.
When we arrive at our destinations, the two groups will attempt to signal each other across the New York/New Jersey Bight.
The walks are free and suitable for anyone able to walk a few miles, with part of that distance being on sandy beaches. Leashed dogs are welcome. Dress for the weather and bring your own water.
Participants in the New York walk will meet at 11 a.m. at The Little Church, just inside Fort Tilden's 169th Street Entrance and walk to the end of Breezy Point (about three miles). Register on our website.
The Sandy Hook walk will meet at 11 a.m. outside Littoral Society Headquarters in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area (GPS: Building 18 on Officers Row). Address is 18 Hartshorne Drive, Highlands, NJ. We will walk to the northern tip of Sandy Hook (just under 3 miles). Register on our website.
When we arrive at our destinations, the two groups will attempt to signal each other across the New York/New Jersey Bight.
Event Spotlight:
Northeast Chapter Holiday Party
Come celebrate another year of caring for the coast at the Northeast Chapter Holiday Party on Sunday, December 17 from 5 - 9 pm.
Join us LIVE in Broad Channel at the spacious American Legion Hall for a fun evening that will include an Ugly Auction, door prizes, and entertainment including the infamous 'Don Diego Flamenco Dance group'.
Donation: $85/person includes all the food you can eat plus beer/wine, drinks. Everything is informal. Don't miss it!
If you would like to donate an Ugly Auction item please contact Don@littoralsociety.org or call (917) 371-8577.
We appreciate all of you for supporting the Northeast Chapter with your online donation included in registration for the event. If you are unable to make a donation, but would still like to participate, please contact Alexandra Kanonik at alexandra@littoralsociety.org.
Join us LIVE in Broad Channel at the spacious American Legion Hall for a fun evening that will include an Ugly Auction, door prizes, and entertainment including the infamous 'Don Diego Flamenco Dance group'.
Donation: $85/person includes all the food you can eat plus beer/wine, drinks. Everything is informal. Don't miss it!
If you would like to donate an Ugly Auction item please contact Don@littoralsociety.org or call (917) 371-8577.
We appreciate all of you for supporting the Northeast Chapter with your online donation included in registration for the event. If you are unable to make a donation, but would still like to participate, please contact Alexandra Kanonik at alexandra@littoralsociety.org.
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