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Shark River Sunset Seining Belmar, NJ Tuesday, September 1 6:00 - 7:30 pm Explore the diverse wildlife that calls our coast home. We’ll meet at Maclearie Park, where participants will help pull a 45-foot seine net through the bay and see what marine wildlife we can find. Find more info and register on our website. Fall Bird Walks Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, September 9, 7:00 - 9:30 am Friday, September 18, 5:00 - 7:30 pm Saturday, September 26, 7:00 - 9:30 am Wednesday, September 30, 8:00 - 10:30 am During the fall migration, Sandy Hook acts as a pivotal stopover for various species of songbirds and shorebirds before reaching their wintering grounds. Join us for birding along the coast as we look out for these migratory birds. We’ll walk through forests, marshes, and shoreline areas in search of shorebirds, wading birds, ospreys, terns, and more. Along the way, we’ll share bird ID tips and highlight Sandy Hook is an important habitat for wildlife. Learn more and register here. Homeschool Family Fun Day Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, September 16 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join the American Littoral Society for a day of coastal exploration and hands-on learning at Sandy Hook! Homeschool students ages 5 and up will connect with other families while discovering Sandy Hook’s unique marine environment. Learn more and register here. Homeschool Day at the Bay Fortescue Beach, NJ Thursday, September 24 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Join the American Littoral Society for a day at the bay! Through exploration and hands-on learning, homeschool students ages 5 and up will discover the unique ecosystems along the Delaware Bay from the salt marsh to the bay beaches. Connect with other families and enjoy interactive activity stations. Find more info and register on our website. Pollinator Walk and Talk Broad Channel, NY Saturday, September 26 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Meet at the Jamaica Bay Refuge visitor center at 10am for a slide program about pollinators followed by a hike to look for local and migrating monarch butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, hummingbirds and other pollinators. To register visit our website. A Toast to the Coast Asbury Park, NJ Wednesday, October 21 6:00 - 9:00 pm Come celebrate coastal conservation at the American Littoral Society’s annual event. Whether you are a long-time member or new to the Society, this promises to be a night of fun, connection, and raising support for our shores. Official Event Page and Registration coming soon, please contact Ryan Flood with any questions.  In the meantime, we are still seeking event sponsors, visit our sponsor page for more details: A Toast to the Coast: An Evening to Save the Shore  Join us in caring for the coast Help Save the Shore Our work is powered by people like you. Whether you're helping us tag horseshoe crabs, joining a coastal learning program, or advocating for cleaner water, your support safeguards the coast. Donate today to protect the habitats that sustain our marine life and communities. DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

The challenges facing our coast are complex and growing, but they are not without solutions. The most lasting solutions are those that bring more people into the work and help communities understand what is at stake, become involved, and contribute to meaningful change. Across the region, the American Littoral Society combines science, advocacy, restoration, education, and on-the-ground action to protect the coast. Through our Restoration Corps workforce development program, we are training the next generation of coastal stewards and helping young people build the skills and practical experience needed for careers in conservation. We are also working with communities to understand water-quality threats, speak up about pollution affecting their neighborhoods, and help create cleaner, healthier waterways. We are building coastwide coalitions to address the decline of menhaden and its effects across coastal ecosystems (more on this in the next Field Notes).  We are also excited to find a talented new communications leader who can help us tell these stories more effectively, connect more people to our work, and create new opportunities for you to learn, participate, and take action with us. Thank you for being part of this community and for helping us save the shore. Osprey Population Crash in Jamaica Bay Queens, NY For the past 36 years, the Society's Don Riepe has been managing osprey nest platforms and monitoring breeding success in Jamaica Bay, from no nesting ospreys in the bay area in 1990 to 25 nesting pairs. However, the osprey are once again threatened, this time by the overharvesting of menhaden. Read more in this newspaper article. Let's Talk About Poop! E.coli levels in the Delaware River Philadelphia, PA A recent report from our partners at PennEnvironment showed that the Delaware River frequently has unsafe levels of E.coli, a bacteria that’s commonly found in poop, in the stretches of the river that flow through Philadelphia. That’s interesting because Philadelphia has a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) system... Read more on our blog here. What is a Horseshoe Crab Worth? A Historical Perspective Delaware Bay, NJ   Horseshoe crabs have been a part of human culture since pre-colonial times, providing direct, indirect, and existence values to the peoples of this region. Our relationship with this species has continued with the discovery of the medical uses of horseshoe crab blood and with a greater understanding of their role as a keystone species in the Delaware Bay ecosystem. Learn more on our blog. How Restoration Corps Helped Shape My Path Delaware Bay, NJ Restoration Corps crew member Tara Tucci reflects on her time with us this summer and how it has helped to shape her career path. Read her blog post here. Reflecting on a Summer of Stream Assessments Cumberland County, NJ Restoration Corps crew member Vanessa Garcia writes about what she's learned from conducting stream assessments with us throughout the summer. Read more on our blog. My Experience with Restoration Corps Cumberland County, NJ Crew member Charlie O.D. Smith reflects on her time with us this summer as part of our Delaware Bayshore Restoration Corps. Read her post on our blog. Senior Communications Manager position Sandy Hook, NJ The American Littoral Society is hiring a Senior Communications Manager, based out of our Sandy Hook office. For a complete job description, please visit our website.  Join us in caring for the coast Help Save the Shore   Our work is powered by people like you. Whether you're helping us tag horseshoe crabs, joining a coastal learning program, or advocating for cleaner water, your support safeguards the coast. Donate today to protect the habitats that sustain our marine life and communities. DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Summer Bird Walks Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, August 15, 7 - 9am Thursday, August 20, 7 - 9:30pm Wednesday, August 26, 7 - 9am Saturday, August 29, 6 - 8pm Join the American Littoral Society's expert birder, Dan Burgoyne, for mornings and evenings of birding along the coast as we explore Sandy Hook’s rich and diverse habitats. We’ll walk through forests, marshes, and shoreline areas in search of shorebirds, songbirds, wading birds, ospreys, terns, whip-poor-wills, and more. Along the way, we’ll share bird ID tips and highlight Sandy Hook as an important habitat for wildlife. Find more info and register on our website. Sandy Hook Sunset Seining Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, August 13, 6 - 8pm Monday, August 31, 6 - 7:30pm Join us at a cove on Sandy Hook Bay for a guided Sunset Seining adventure. Participants will help pull a seine net through the bay and experience the thrill of discovering fish, crabs, and other fascinating marine creatures. Learn more and register here. Shark River Sunset Seining Neptune City, NJ Sunday, August 2, 6 - 8pm Friday, August 14, 6 - 8pm Friday, August 28, 5:30 - 7pm Tuesday, September 1, 6 - 7:30pm Explore the diverse wildlife that calls our coast home. We’ll meet at Memorial Park, where participants will help pull a 45-foot seine net through the bay and see what marine wildlife we can find. Learn more and register here. Sandy Hook Kayak Eco Tours Sandy Hook, NJ Monday, August 10, 6 - 8pm Thursday, August 13, 9 - 11am Tuesday, August 25, 6 - 8pm Sunday, August 30, 9 - 11am Paddle through the calm, protected waters of Sandy Hook Bay on a guided ecological tour led by a naturalist from the American Littoral Society. Explore this unique barrier peninsula while learning about estuaries, marine life, and coastal birds. A certified lifeguard from Sandy Hook Kayaks will accompany the group for added safety. Find more info and register on our website. Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival Broad Channel, NY Sunday, August 16 10am - 2pm Join us and our partners for the 20th Annual Shorebird Festival. August is the perfect time to explore the diversity of New York City’s shorebirds! Festival attendees will have the opportunity to spot and learn about the scores of shorebird species and their natural habitat of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, filled with marshland, fresh and brackish water ponds, and grassy fields. Meet at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Broad Channel, Queens, NYC. Visit the east and west ponds to view shorebirds as they migrate southward. Free. Kids welcome. For more information visit our website. Community Kayak Day in Bridgeton Bridgeton, NJ August 17 5 - 7pm Join us and our partners for an afternoon of kayaking in Bridgeton, NJ. All skill levels welcome. First time paddlers can participate in a demonstration of basic paddling and receive help from Society staff on the water. Find more info and register on our website. Junior Angler Fishing Program Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, September 13, 9:30am - 12:30pm Saturday, September 19, 1:00 - 4:00pm The Littoral Society and the National Park Service will be teaching young people surf fishing on Sandy Hook. As part of the program, we will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach. All skill levels are welcome. Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided. Children 10-16 are welcome with a supervising adult.  Find more info and register here.  Join us in caring for the coast Help Save the Shore Our work is powered by people like you. Whether you're helping us tag horseshoe crabs, joining a coastal learning program, or advocating for cleaner water, your support safeguards the coast. Donate today to protect the habitats that sustain our marine life and communities. DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

American Littoral Society loves summer on the shore! What have we been up to? We gathered at Sandy Hook for a special Members Day honoring Tim Dillingham and his remarkable 23 years of leadership protecting the coast, wildlife, and waters in our region. Thank you to everyone that helped honor Tim and his many accomplishments for the coast. We also collected important data at Kimbles Beach to guide future restoration, wrapped up another busy horseshoe crab tagging season along Delaware Bay and the Shark River, and continued pushing for cleaner and safer waters in the Delaware River. This month, we are celebrating 40 years of New York Beach Cleanups! All of this work is made possible by the people who join us to tag horseshoe crabs under the moonlight, lead beach cleanups, attend shorebird walks, support our on-the-ground work through generous gifts, and are as passionate about conserving the coast for the future as we are. There is still so much summer ahead. We hope you will join us for a sunset seining program, a coastal shorebird walk, a fish tagging trip, or simply a chance to spend time together near the water. Thank you for being part of the American Littoral Society and for helping us protect, restore, and celebrate the coast. See you on the shore!   40th Anniversary of New York State Beach Clean-ups Queens, NY   The Littoral Society has been coordinating and hosting volunteer beach cleanups on New York’s shorelines and beaches since 1986! Which means that this year we are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of our beach cleanup program. Read more on our blog. Farewell (For Now) to our Favorite Friends Delaware Bay, NJ The American Littoral Society began its 14th season of horseshoe crab tagging along the Delaware Bay back in April and finished at the end of June. Read all about the great season we had working with these incredible creatures on our blog here. Monitoring Kimbles Beach Middle Township, NJ   Over the past two months, we have been monitoring horseshoe crabs at Kimbles Beach to better support our restoration work. By comparing the baseline data we collected this spring, to data that we collect after the beach restoration, we will be able to assess the effectiveness of our restoration work and design and implement better projects Read more on our blog. Photo credit: Sue Allen The Historic River Town of Philadelphia - and the Urgent Need for Swimmable Waters Philadelphia, PA As Philadelphia celebrated America's 250th birthday in the midst of a blistering 100‑degree heat wave, it is worth remembering that this city is one of the world’s great historic river towns. Yet these waters are still burdened by one of the most persistent and solvable pollution challenges of the 21st century: raw sewage discharges, known as combined sewer overflows (CSOs), contaminating our waterways as many as 195 days out of the year. Learn more on our blog. Shark River Tagging Recap Neptune City, NJ In Shark River, the data from the 2026 horseshoe crab season is in, and the results are exciting! Shark River is a unique location for horseshoe crabs to access and utilize. Compared to the open waters on Delaware Bay, horseshoe crabs must travel through a turbulent inlet to access the Shark River basin and are then met with a predominately hardened shoreline. Learn more on our blog. Members Day Recap Sandy Hook, NJ   Our American Littoral Society family gathered at Sandy Hook for one of the most meaningful Members Days in our history. Together, we celebrated our coast, enjoyed the company of old and new friends, and most importantly, honored Tim Dillingham and his extraordinary 23 years of leadership. Read more and see photos on Facebook. Social Media Update The Interwebs, USA A small but not insignificant win: we have officially surpassed 10,000 Facebook followers! It's wonderful to see so many people interested in and dedicated to coastal conservation. Keep an eye on that page, as well as our Instagram, for plenty of upcoming opportunities to learn and participate in the work that we do to protect and restore coastal habitats. We're also working on a TikTok page, so consider following us there too!  Join us in caring for the coast Help Save the Shore   Our work is powered by people like you. Whether you're helping us tag horseshoe crabs, joining a coastal learning program, or advocating for cleaner water, your support safeguards the coast. Donate today to protect the habitats that sustain our marine life and communities. DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Society’s Annual Members Day 2026 Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 27, 9am - 2pm The Society’s Annual Members Day is our yearly celebration of the people who make the Society’s work possible! Join us for awards, activities, the Board of Trustees election, and a BBQ picnic lunch as we come together to celebrate another year of coastal conservation and community impact. This event is free for members of the American Littoral Society. Find more information and get tickets here. Not a member yet? Become a member here Sunset Seining Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, July 2 Thursday, July 16 Thursday, July 30 6:00 - 8:00pm Join us at a cove on Sandy Hook Bay for a guided Sunset Seining adventure. Participants will help pull a seine net through the bay and experience the thrill of discovering fish, crabs, and other fascinating marine creatures. Learn more and register for the 2nd here, the 16th here, and the 30th here. Junior Angler Fishing Program Sandy Hook, NJ Tuesday, July 7 Monday, June 20 12:30 - 3:30pm The Littoral Society will be teaching young people surf fishing on Sandy Hook. As part of the program, we will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach. All skill levels are welcome. Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided. Children 10-16 are welcome with a supervising adult.  Find more info and register for all events here. Cape Ann Whale Watch Weekend Cape Ann, MA July 30 - August 2 Join us for a memorable late-summer getaway to Cape Ann, MA for three nights in the charming, historic fishing town of Gloucester. Led by Littoral Society naturalist Don Riepe, this adventure includes a breathtaking whale watch, an evening cruise along the peaceful Essex River, canoeing on the scenic Ipswich River, and a guided coastal walk at Halibut Point State Park. Find more info and register on our website. Kayaking Sunset Lake Bridgeton, NJ Monday, August 17, 5 - 7pm Save the Date for Sunset Lake kayaking. Join us and our partners for an afternoon of kayaking in Bridgeton, NJ. All skill levels welcome. First time paddlers can participate in a demonstration of basic paddling and receive help from Society staff on the water.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

June is when we wrap up Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Season, and is one of the busiest and most meaningful times of year at the American Littoral Society. Along the coasts our staff, volunteers, members, and partners are out in the field advancing the work that defines our mission. We are tagging and monitoring horseshoe crabs along Delaware Bay and the Shark River, helping collect information that supports long-term conservation of these remarkable animals and the shorebirds that depend on them. We are collecting data for restoring beaches and monitoring habitat. We're teaching students with seine nets and fishing poles, leading informative coastal walks, and welcoming a new season of Restoration Corps members who are gaining hands-on experience in coastal conservation. It is also the season when the coast comes alive for the people who love it. From Junior Angler events at Sandy Hook, to sunset beach walks, kayak programs, horseshoe crab walks, and community gatherings, this time of year reminds us that protecting the coast starts with connecting people to it. Members should keep an eye out for the next issue of Underwater Naturalist, which will be arriving soon with stories that reflect the Society’s history, work, and enduring commitment to the coast. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a beautiful and successful Sunset on the Bay celebration in Fortescue. It was a wonderful evening to celebrate the Delaware Bayshore, spring migration, horseshoe crabs, and the community that makes this work possible. We hope to see many of you at Members Day on Saturday, June 27 at Sandy Hook, where we will gather to celebrate another year of coastal conservation, community, and shared impact as well as honor Tim Dillingham's Retirement and 23 years of leadership at the American Littoral Society helm. Summer is in full swing, and so are we. Thank you for being part of it. Let the Investment Grow: Horseshoe Crabs and the Future of Delaware Bay Delaware Bay, NJ   Executive Director Danielle McCulloch writes about the key role that horseshoe crab eggs play in the Delaware Bay ecosystem, how population changes cascade to other species, and the importance of giving the bay time to fully recover. Read more on our blog. "Shore Stories": Littoral Society Featured on PIX11 News Sandy Hook, NJ The Littoral Society was the focus of a recent episode of "Shore Stories" on PIX11 News. Executive Director Danielle McCulloch gave an overview of the Society's history and current work, then Habitat Restoration Technician Kerstin Axe did a deep-dive on horseshoe crabs and our restoration and tagging programs. Watch the video here. Beachgrasses in Classes Ocean City, NJ Beach Grasses in Classes combines hands-on learning with real-world environmental impact. It begins with an interactive classroom lesson introducing students to the vital role dunes play in protecting communities from storms, flooding, and the growing effects of climate change. Each student then plants a beachgrass plug in a pot and cares for it at school for several weeks. As the grass begins to grow, so does the students’ connection to the ecosystem around them. Read more on our blog. The State of Heron Colonies in New York Harbor Jamaica Bay, NJ   Decades of Littoral Society boat support to the NYC Bird Alliance Harbor Herons surveys advances important recent findings about the state of today’s Heron Colonies in New York Harbor. A new 22-year study has revealed a troubling recent trend: the Northeast's largest breeding population of colonial wading birds has declined by 27%. Read more on our website. Junior Ranger Angler Fishing Program Sandy Hook, NJ   On June 7th, the Society hosted the first of several Junior Anglers Fishing Programs for summer 2026. Kids learned the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach. Find more information about this program on our website. Family Day of Service Bridgeton, NJ   About 50 volunteers joined us for Family Day of Service to help maintain "Triangle Park," which is an environmentally-friendly site we've ben working to improve since 2019. They added soil & mulch to a new planter box, pulled weeds out of the rain garden, and planted some new native perennials. Learn more on our website. Restoration Corps Members Lending a Helping Hand at Bay Point Beach Delaware Bay, NJ    Throughout May and early June, R-Corps members have tagged horseshoe crabs at Bay Point Beach, keeping track of their sex and condition. They have also ensured minimal impingement on the breakwater and sill structures, which aim to maintain sand on the beach by slowing wave activity. Learn more about Bay Point monitoring here.  Kayaking on Sunset Lake Bridgeton, NJ Students from Vineland High School and Cumberland Regional High School took field trips with us to Sunset Lake in Bridgeton, where many of them got the chance to kayak for the first time. They got to see wildlife including bald eagles, great blue herons, ospreys, and turtles. Sunset Lake is in the Cohansey River Watershed, which flows down to the Delaware Bay. Learn more about our field trip programs here.  Volunteers construct biodegradable materials for Dorn Island Sandy Hook, NJ On May 30th, over 70 volunteers from Evergreen Group visited Sandy Hook for a day filled of service work. Attendees spent the day cleaning the beach, filling biodegradable shell bags, constructing Reef Prisms, and learning about tabby concrete, a hardened substance derived from recycled oyster shells. Learn more on our blog.  Horseshoe Crab Tagging and Egg Density Monitoring in Monmouth Monmouth County, NJ The Society has been tagging horseshoe crabs in Shark River for over 20 years, and 2026 was no exception. Volunteers hit the beach to help us learn more about our favorite living-fossil. In addition, horseshoe crab egg density surveys were conducted at 3 different beaches, where we identified the presence of both surface eggs and subsurface egg clusters. Learn more on our blog.  Sunset on the Bay Fortescue, NJ A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our 4th annual Sunset on the Bay event at Fortescue Beach this past Saturday! It was our biggest one ever, with over 100 attendees celebrating the work of the Society in the Bayshore region by enjoying local oysters, horseshoe crab talks, kids' activities, Hick's BBQ, drinks, and camaraderie! An extra special thank you to our sponsors at South State General Contractors, Cumberland Mutual, and the Cumberland County Improvement Authority for making the event possible.   Society’s Annual Members Day 2026 Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 27, 9am - 2pm    The Society’s Annual Members Day is our yearly celebration of the people who make the Society’s work possible! Join us for awards, activities, the Board of Trustees election, and a BBQ picnic lunch as we come together to celebrate another year of coastal conservation and community impact. This event is free for members of the American Littoral Society. Find more information and get tickets here. Not a member yet? Join today and be part of the celebration.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Family Day of Service Bridgeton, NJ Tuesday, June 2nd, 4:30 - 6:30pm Join us for an afternoon of community improvement projects in Bridgeton. Help assemble and paint a new planter box at "Triangle Park" and pick up litter from the Cohansey River Watershed. This event is geared towards families with children. Learn more and join the Facebook event here. Sandy Hook Horseshoe Crab Walks Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, June 4th, 6:30 - 8pm Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 - 8pm Join us for an evening walk at Sandy Hook to learn about some of our oldest friends, 445 million years old that is!  Find more info and register for the June 4th event here or for the June 16th event here. Junior Anglers Fishing Programs Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, June 7, 11:30am - 4pm Tuesday, June 23, 1:30 - 6pm Tuesday, July 7, 12:00pm - 4:30pm Monday, July 20, 12:00pm - 4:30pm Monday, August 3, 10am - 2:30pm Monday, August 17, 10am - 2:30pm The Littoral Society will be teaching young people surf fishing on Sandy Hook. As part of the program, we will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach. All skill levels are welcome. Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided. Children 10-16 are welcome with a supervising adult. Find more info and register on our website. Sunset on the Bay Fortescue, NJ Saturday, June 13, 5pm - 8pm Celebrate spring migration along the Delaware Bayshore during peak horseshoe crab spawning season. Enjoy guided bird walks, beachcombing, live music, food, and more. Get details and register here. Society’s Annual Members Day 2026 Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 27, 9am - 2pm The Society’s Annual Members Day is our yearly celebration of the people who make the Society’s work possible! Join us for awards, activities, the Board of Trustees election, and a BBQ picnic lunch as we come together to celebrate another year of coastal conservation and community impact. This event is free for members of the American Littoral Society. Find more information and get tickets here. Not a member yet? Become a member here  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

The month of May marks the beginning of the Littoral Society's favorite time of year, horseshoe crab spawning season! So much of our work is about protecting and restoring the beaches used by these intrepid little arthropods. We've just begun this year's tagging and monitoring programs, so we'll have lots to say about that work in next month's Field Notes! In the meantime the Society has been busy planting native plants, taking students out into their local streams and to the beaches of Delaware Bay, advocating for improved stormwater management for the Delaware River, and showing floodplain managers across the state our work in creating living shorelines to protect New Jersey's beaches. But perhaps the biggest news for us personally is the addition of one new member and one returning member to the organization. Justin Saginor will be joining us as our new Fish Tagging Director, and Quinn Whitesall-McHerron is returning to the Restoration Department in a new role. Read on to learn all about this great work and the people who help us accomplish it. New Fish Tagging Program Manager! Sandy Hook, NJ   Justin Saginor will be joining us as our Fish Tagging Program Manager! He is joining us from NJDEP, where he was a Marine Fisheries Technician with New Jersey Fish and Wildlife and a manager at Atlantic Bait and Tackle. Justin will lead our program’s volunteer angler network, our Junior Angler Program with NPS, oversee the tagging database, expand angler partnerships, and seek opportunities for future growth, while continuing the Society’s long legacy of connecting anglers, science, and fisheries conservation. Learn more about the fish tagging program on our website. Welcome Back Quinn! Delaware Bay, NJ Quinn Whitesall-McHerron is returning to the Society! She was a Habitat Restoration Coordinator with us for almost 10 years before moving over to work with NJDEP in the Bureau of Climate Resilience Planning and New Jersey Coastal Management Program, and then the Bureau of Blue Acres. She will now be returning to the Habitat Restoration team in a cross-cutting operations role focused on strengthening the systems that support our restoration work. Read more about Quinn on her staff page. Restoration in the Delaware Bay: An Example to Flood Plain Managers From Across the State Delaware Bay, NJ   The New Jersey Association of Floodplain Managers visited the Delaware Bayshore to see these nature-based solutions firsthand. The group toured our breakwaters in the Northwest Reach from land and viewed our beach restoration work at Thompsons Beach from the A.J. Meerwald, a historic sailboat and New Jersey’s official tall ship. Read more on our website. Spring Greening at Arverne East: Volunteers Install Native Plants in Far Rockaway preserve. Queens, NY   The American Littoral Society has been busy getting dirt on our hands with a Spring native tree, shrub, and wildflower planting at the nature preserve in East Arverne, Far Rockaway. Thirty volunteers came out to help us beautify and enhance habitat at the preserve. Read more on our website. Beginning of Horseshoe Crab Tagging Season Delaware Bay, NJ   Horseshoe crab spawning season has officially begun! The Littoral Society has been out tagging crabs on Delaware Bay beaches, engaging volunteers in hands-on science to help track the movements of these ancient creatures. This included a group from Ridge & Valley Charter School who took a field trip down to Reeds Beach to participate! We are also going to be looking for volunteers to assist with horseshoe crab monitoring, so stay tuned for that. Learn more on our website. Rain Garden Maintenance and Stream Exploration at Cumberland Regional High School Bridgeton, NJ    Our Education Program visited Cumberland Regional High School for our annual "Stream Day" and rain garden maintenance day. Three classes took turns exploring Loper Run, which runs by the school campus, looking for benthic macroinvertebrates to identify. They also did some maintenance work on the rain garden that we built there years ago to ensure it continues capturing stormwater that otherwise would flow directly into Loper Run. Learn more about our Stream Savers program here.  Combined Sewer Overflow Systems: What They Are and Why You Should Care Philadelphia, PA Combined sewer overflows are systems that carry both sewage and stormwater in the same pipes. They were once considered a major improvement in city sanitation, especially in older cities like Philadelphia. But when heavy rain overwhelms these systems, the mix of stormwater and untreated sewage can overflow directly into nearby rivers and streams. Learn more about the Society's work on this issue here.    Sunset on the Bay Fortescue Beach, NJ Saturday, June 13th, 5pm - 8pm   Celebrate spring migration along the Delaware Bayshore during peak horseshoe crab spawning season. Enjoy guided bird walks, beachcombing, live music, food, and more. Get details and register here.  Society’s Annual Members Day 2026 Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 27, 9am - 2pm    The Society’s Annual Members Day is our yearly celebration of the people who make the Society’s work possible! Join us for awards, activities, the Board of Trustees election, and a BBQ picnic lunch as we come together to celebrate another year of coastal conservation and community impact. This event is free for members of the American Littoral Society. Not a member yet? Join today and be part of the celebration.   If you are a current member, in the next few weeks you should receive an email with a link to register online. If you do not receive a link, please contact [email protected] to check or update your membership status.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Sandy Hook Beach Cleanup (with AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors) Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, April 4, 10am - Noon Join us for a Beach Cleanup at Sandy Hook in partnership with AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors. Help protect coastal wildlife and keep our shorelines clean for everyone. RSVP here to join the cleanup. Coney Island Creek Dune Grass Planting Brooklyn, NY Saturday, April 4, 10am - Noon Lend a hand planting dune grass at Coney Island Creek Park with Resilient Schools and Communities (RiSC), the National Wildlife Federation, and NYC Parks. A great way to help strengthen natural coastal defenses while supporting local habitat. Sign up here to volunteer. Earth Day is Aprill 22, and we are celebrating all week long! From cleanups to plantings and hands-on learning opportunities, there’s something for everyone. Check our events calendar for the latest additions.  Bridgeton Citywide Cleanup – Cohansey River Watershed Bridgeton, NJ Saturday, April 18, 9:30am - Noon Join us, the City of Bridgeton, and Gateway Community Action for Bridgeton’s Semi-Annual Citywide Cleanup as we celebrate Earth Day by caring for the Cohansey River Watershed. Learn more on the Bridgeton website. Jamaica Bay Shoreline Cleanup + Rockaway Film Festival Arverne, NY Saturday, April 18, 3 - 5pm Help clean up Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary in partnership with the Rockaway Film Festival. Collected items with “art potential” will be used in collaborative workshops, with film screenings at Arverne Cinema before and after the cleanup. Find event details on the Rockaway Film Festival website. Sandy Hook Pollinator Garden Workday Sandy Hook, NJ Tuesday, April 21, 10am - Noon Help us get our Sandy Hook pollinator garden ready for spring! Volunteers will remove winter cover, help repair fencing, and prepare the garden for a thriving season ahead. No experience needed.  Get details and RSVP on our website.  Library Rain Garden Cleanup (Teens 13–18) Fairfield, NJ Tuesday, April 21, 5:30 - 7:30pm Celebrate Earth Day by helping prepare the library’s rain garden for spring. Teens ages 13–18 can earn volunteer hours and learn how rain gardens protect local waterway. Pizza for all after the cleanup! Register here to participate. Slade Dale Living Shoreline Volunteer Day Pont Pleasant Borough, NJ Sunday, April 26, 10am - 2pm Recycled Christmas tree deployment time is upon us once again! You can help spruce (ha!) up our Slade Dale Nature Preserve living shoreline project by placing recycled Christmas trees into branchbox breakwaters along Beaverdam Creek. This work helps reduce erosion and restore coastal habitat.  RSVP here to participate. Arverne East Nature Preserve Planting Day Far Rockaway, NY Sunday, April 26, 10am - 1pm Join us for a volunteer planting event at Arverne East Nature Preserve as we install trees and shrubs to enhance habitat and in honor and in memory of NYC native landscape gardener, Cindy Goulder. RSVP here to participate. Homeschool Family Fun Day 2026 Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, May 14, 10am - 2pm Come along with the American Littoral Society for a day of coastal exploration and hands-on learning at Sandy Hook! Homeschool students ages 5 and up will connect with other families while discovering Sandy Hook’s unique marine environment. Find more info and register on our website. Save the Date: Sunset on the Bay Fortescue, NJ Saturday, June 13, 5pm - 8pm Celebrate spring migration along the Delaware Bayshore during peak horseshoe crab spawning season. Enjoy guided bird walks, beachcombing, live music, food, and more. Get details and register here. Society’s Annual Members Day 2026 Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 27, 9am - 2pm The Society’s Annual Members Day is our yearly celebration of the people who make the Society’s work possible! Join us for awards, activities, the Board of Trustees election, and a BBQ picnic lunch as we come together to celebrate another year of coastal conservation and community impact. This event is free for members of the American Littoral Society. Not a member yet? Join today and be part of the celebration. If you are a current member, in the next few weeks you should receive an email with a link to register online. If you do not receive a link, please contact [email protected] to check or update your membership status.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

As the snow finally melts and the first signs of spring reach the shoreline, our team is already hitting the ground running. From a foggy but successful cleanup at Fort Mott State Park to the buzz of students returning to the water for our "Close Encounters" program to our presence at a NJ conference on climate resilience, March is proving that the work of coastal conservation never slows down. In this edition of Field Notes, we celebrate the volunteers and partners who keep our beaches clean and our programs thriving as we transition into the busiest season of the year. Looking ahead, we are focused on cultivating the next generation of coastal leaders and expanding our impact. Whether you are a student looking for a transformative summer job with our Restoration Corps, an educator ready to book a field trip, or a professional eager to lead our historic Fish Tagging program, there are more ways than ever to get involved. Read on to learn more about how you can dive into discovery and join us in protecting the places we love. Littoral Society Leads the Way at New Jersey’s Coastal & Climate Resilience Conference Galloway, NJ   Last week, the American Littoral Society played a prominent role at the 2026 New Jersey Coastal & Climate Resilience Conference, a biennial gathering that convenes leaders, scientists, educators, and practitioners working to protect coastal communities and ecosystems in the face of accelerating climate change. Read more on our website. Women’s History Month: Honoring the "Everyday Hero" Who Removed 107 Tons of Debris from NYC Shorelines New York   This Women’s History Month, we are proud to honor the legacy of Barbara Cohen, a woman and longtime member of the American Littoral Society whose volunteerism and passion advanced coastal conservation in New York. While we sadly said goodbye to Barbara in 2024, her impact remains visible on every shoreline across the state. Read more on our website. Dive Into Discovery: Book Your "Close Encounters" Field Trip New Jersey   Dive into discovery with the Littoral Society's Close Encounters program! Participants get hands-on with catch & release seining, hunt for seashell treasures, and explore the wonders of marine biology. Spring spots are filling fast, reserve your summer field trips now and give your students an unforgettable coastal experience! Learn more on our website. Volunteers Brave Fog for Shoreline Restoration at Fort Mott State Park Pennsville, NJ   The American Littoral Society partnered with the AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program for a cleanup at Fort Mott in Pennsville, NJ, this past Saturday. Despite the foggy weather, about 20 volunteers came out to help pick up litter at this post-Civil War fort-turned-state-park along the Delaware Bay. Find more photos on our Facebook page. Applications are now open for R-Corps Summer Jobs in NJ  Sandy Hook and Delaware Bayshore   Applications are now being accepted for the American Littoral Society Restoration Corps (R-Corps)! This isn’t your typical summer job—it’s a hands-on "green jobs" training program for young adults (ages 16–25) who want to make a difference along our coast. Find more info on our website.  We’re hiring: Littoral Society Seeks Fish Tagging Program Manager  Sandy Hook, NJ    The American Littoral Society is seeking an experienced, mission-driven leader to steward and grow one of the most enduring and impactful fish tagging programs in the country. Deadline to apply is March 31. Find more info on our website.   Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Cleanup at Fort Mott State Park Pennsville Twp., NJ Saturday, March 7, 10am - Noon Help clean up the beach at Fort Mott State Park in Salem County, NJ! Join the Littoral Society and the AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors to help keep this post-Civil War base turned state park free from trash. Please RSVP if you plan to lend a hand. Rain Garden Information Session at the Deptford Public Library Deptford, NJ Tuesday, March 17, 6 - 7pm The Littoral Society will be building a rain garden at the Deptford Public Library later in 2026. Join us at the library to learn about the project, how it benefits the local watershed and the Delaware Bay, and how you can help. Registration is required to attend. Early Spring Birding in Jamaica Bay  Broad Channel, NY Saturday, March 28, 10am - 1pm Join the NYC Bird Alliance and the Littoral Society to look for wintering waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds, as well as early spring migrants, at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge's East and West Ponds. The walk will be co-led by Jamaica Bay Guardian Don Riepe and Alliance Urban Biodiversity Specialist Tod Winston.  Find more info and register for the walk. Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walks Sandy Hook, NJ January through March Our pinniped friends are back in town. If you'd like to learn more about them and our winter waterfowl friends, join the Littoral Society for walks on Sandy Hook, NJ. Walks continue through  March. Find more info and register on our website. Help Us Find Photos for a Special Edition of the Underwater Naturalist Sandy Hook, NJ We are working on a special issue of Underwater Naturalist that focuses on a look through the Society's eras. If you have any great photos of Dery Bennett (above), Tim Dillingham or the great work of our organization, please email them with a short description to: [email protected]. Join Us for a Wildlife Weekend on the Delmarva Penninsula Chincoteague, VA Thursday, April 30 - Sunday, May 3 Join us for a Spring wildlife bonanza weekend along the Delmarva coast. The trip will be led by Littoral Society naturalists Don Riepe and Alexandra Kanonik. Find more info and register on our website. The American Littoral Society is planning a week of events around Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22). At the moment, we have two volunteer opportunities scheduled. We expect more activities to be added as we approach Earth Week. Keep an eye on our calendar of upcoming events for additions.  Volunteer Opportunity - Help Us Spring Clean Our Pollinator Garden Sandy Hook, NJ Tuesday, April 21, 10am - Noon Join us as we remove winter ground cover, repair the small fencing, and deadhead plants to get the garden ready to thrive this spring. No prior gardening experience needed - seasoned gardeners welcome! Find more info and RSVP on our website. Volunteer Opportunity - Slade Dale "Christmas in Spring" Pont Pleasant Borough, NJ Sunday, April 26, 10am - 2pm Join us to help place recycled Christmas trees at our Slade Dale Nature Preserve living shoreline project. The restoration work aims to address the longstanding erosion and loss of habitat at the site. Find more info and RSVP on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Winter’s coldest weeks have brought frozen rivers and bays, snow-capped dunes, and even racing ice boats to our coasts. While the coastal landscape may slow beneath a blanket of snow and ice, the work of the Society has not. Below, you’ll find updates on impactful shoreline restoration, honoring of Black History Month and recognizing the women advancing coastal science, and opportunities to get involved - including a new position to grow our Fish Tagging Program. Even in the coldest months, we’re building momentum for the warmer days ahead. Littoral Society Partners with NFWF and USFWS for Shoreline Restoration on Delaware Bay Kimbles Beach, NJ   The American Littoral Society is honored to be partnering with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on a Delaware Bayshore project that will restore habitat and protect surrounding communities. Read more on our website. International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Celebrating the Women Protecting Our Coasts New Jersey & New York   February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a global recognition of the women whose research, leadership, education, and fieldwork are shaping a more resilient future. At the American Littoral Society, women are advancing coastal science every day—restoring marshes, protecting horseshoe crabs and terrapins, empowering communities, educating the next generation, and leading large-scale conservation initiatives. Read more on our website. Eagle Fest Brings Community Together in Mauricetown, NJ Mauricetown, NJ   For many years, people have braved the cold February weather to come to the Winter Eagle Fest in Mauricetown, Cumberland County, for a chance to see some winter wildlife and talk to nonprofits, such as the Littoral Society, who are working to preserve and restore the local environment so that the eagles and all other creatures in the Delaware Bayshore ecosystem can continue to thrive. Read more on our website.   Black History Month: Honoring the People, Places, & Stories that Shaped Coastal Communities New Jersey & New York   Black History Month offers a powerful opportunity to honor the people, places, and stories that have shaped our coastal communities in ways both visible and overlooked. Along the shores of New Jersey and beyond, Black leaders, artists, workers, and families built vibrant cultural landscapes, advanced movements for freedom, and transformed local and national history. Read more on our website. We’re hiring: Littoral Society Seeks Fish Tagging Program Manager  Sandy Hook, NJ    The American Littoral Society is seeking an experienced, mission-driven leader to steward and grow one of the most enduring and impactful fish tagging programs in the country. Find more info on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Cumberland County Winter Eagle Festival Mauricetown, NJ February 7, 7am - 4pm Join us for an event that celebrates the raptors of south Jersey, including Bald Eagles, falcons, harriers, hawks, and owls. The day will feature raptor-viewing sites, guided walks, and other activities. Littoral Society staff will be co-leading a marsh walk with PSE&G on Berrytown Road in Port Norris from 1:30–2:30. Find more info. Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walk - Love Birds Edition Sandy Hook, NJ Friday, February 13, 10am - Noon  Join us to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special Winter Wildlife Walk as we search for “love birds” (and seals!) along Sandy Hook’s winter shores.  Find more info and register on our website. Monmouth County Library Seal and Winter Waterfowl Presentation Shrewsbury, NJ Wednesday, February 25, 1:30 - 2:30pm Join Littoral Society Education Coordinator Samantha Hemming at Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch to learn more about the waterfowl and seals that thrive along our coasts during the coldest months. Find more info on the Monmouth County Library website. Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walks Sandy Hook, NJ January through March Our pinniped friends are back in town. If you'd like to learn more about them and our winter waterfowl friends, join the Littoral Society for walks on Sandy Hook, NJ starting in January.  Find more info and register on our website. Mark 50 Years of New Years Day Walks with Commemorative Patch New Jersey & New York Now Through February 28 This year was the 50th Anniversary of the American Littoral Society's New Year's Day walks in New York and New Jersey! In recognition of the milestone, we created a limited edition patch that can be purchased by walk participants and Society supporters. Find more info and purchase on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

As we turn the page on 2025 and step into a new year, we want to pause and say thank you. Thank you for your support, joining us for holiday events, and helping us ovet the past year to bring meaningful progress for New Jersey’s coast. Now, as we move into 2026, the work for our coasts continues! Below, you’ll find information on new statewide climate and flooding rules that impact your community, local restoration work we're planning along the Shark River, NJ, how we help give back through community cleanups, and creative ways we’re reusing holiday traditions to build healthier shorelines this spring.  We’re grateful to be entering the year with momentum and to have you alongside us.   NJ Pact Real Rules were Just Adopted; Here’s What You Need to Know New Jersey   New Jersey took a major step forward in protecting people, nature, and communities from the increasing threats of climate change by officially adopting the NJ Protecting Against Climate Threats (PACT) Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) Rules. Read more on our website. Power of Service: Bridgeton’s Strengths Shine on MLK Day Bridgeton, NJ    The Littoral Society and our partners at Southeast Gateway Community Action Partnership and United Advocacy hosted a community cleanup in Bridgeton on Saturday, January 17, to mark the Martin Luther King Day of Service. Despite the snowfall, more than 30 volunteers showed up with enthusiasm and determination. Read more on our website. Wind and Cold Don't Stop New Year's Day Walks Sandy Hook, NJ & Breezy Point, NY   January blew in with a spirited 25–35 mph breeze, but that didn't stop Littoral Society friends and supporters from joining us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our New Year’s Day walks! On both sides of the NY/NJ Bight—at Sandy Hook and Breezy Point—our community proved that no amount of wind can deter a littoral spirit. Read more on our website.     American Littoral Society Marks Half a Century of Footprints on the Sand Sandy Hook, NJ & Breezy Point, NY   This year was the 50th Anniversary of the American Littoral Society's New Year's Day walks in New York and New Jersey! In recognition of the milestone, we created a limited edition patch that can be purchased by walk participants and Society supporters. Find more info and purchase on our website. Thanks to All for a Night of Holiday Cheer and Community Support at the NE Chapter Party! Rockaway, NY   We had a wonderful and lively time celebrating the season and reflecting on a year of accomplishments at the American Littoral Society Northeast Chapter's annual holiday party on Saturday, December 13! Read more on our website. Building a Sustainable Future for the Shark River Basin Shark River Basin, NJ   The American Littoral Society is proud to be joining Monmouth County and its regional partners on a new Climate Resilience Planning Study for the Shark River Basin. This study, funded by a Resilient NJ grant, is critical to the long-term health and sustainability of the Shark River and surrounding communities. Read more on our Facebook page. Donate Your Christmas Tree to Help Restore Slade Dale Sanctuary Point Pleasant, NJ   'Tis the season to recycle Christmas trees! Once again, the American Littoral Society is collecting trees for use at our Slade Dale Sanctuary living shoreline project. Read more on our Facebook page. Strengthening Our Coasts, Together New York & New Jersey   There is nothing quite like the flash of shorebirds dancing in flight, the bite of a salty wind on a winter beach, or the thrill of the season's first striper. These are the invaluable moments the American Littoral Society is committed to protecting. Because of your support, 2025 was a year of incredible, measurable impact for our coastlines. With your help we will do even more in the coming year! Read more on our Instagram page. Restoration Project Contributes to Holiday Cheer Maurice Township, NJ   Maurice River Township constructed a beautiful holiday tree using whelk shell borrowed from our ongoing restoration project at the mouth of the Maurice River. Many thanks to Mayor Ken Whildin, the township staff and the folks from the community who continue to support our efforts to restore marshes and fight erosion along the Delaware Bay. Read more on our Facebook page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

50th Anniversary New Years Day Walk: Join us for a Walk along the Beach to Ring in the New Year!  New York & New Jersey Thursday, January 1, 11am - 1pm Ring in the New Year with the American Littoral Society by joining us for brisk walks in New York and New Jersey. We will also celebrate 50 years of friends and supporters making this trek with us. RSVP for the Sandy Hook Walk RSVP for the Jamaica Bay Walk Montauk Winter Weekend Montauk, NY Friday, January 9 - Sunday, January 11 Join us for a trip to the eastern tip of Long Island during the quiet season (no crowds or traffic). It's also peak birding time, but there will be plenty of harbor seals to watch, in addition to hikes along the famous 'Walking Dunes', Montauk Bluffs, beaches, and woods. Find more info and register on our website. Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walks Sandy Hook, NJ January through March Our pinniped friends are back in town. If you'd like to learn more about them and our winter waterfowl friends, join the Littoral Society for walks on Sandy Hook, NJ starting in January.  Find more info and register on our website. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Cleanup Bridgeton, NJ Saturday, January 17, 10am - Noon  In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr Day, the Littoral Society is partnering with Southeast Gateway Community Action Partnership and United Advocacy Group for a Day of Service to help clean up a dump site just off of Pamphylia Avenue. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Cumberland County Winter Eagle Festival Mauricetown, NJ February 7, 7am - 4pm Save the date for an event that celebrates the raptors of south Jersey, including Bald Eagles, falcons, harriers, hawks, and owls. The day will feature raptor-viewing sites, guided walks, and other activities. Littoral Society staff will be co-leading a marsh walk with PSE&G on Berrytown Road in Port Norris from 1:30–2:30. Find more info when it becomes available.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Rossi Elementary Students Restore School Rain Gardens Vineland, NJ   In November, the American Littoral Society returned to Anthony Rossi Elementary School in Vineland, NJ, to replant two of the rain gardens we first built in 2020. We were joined by teacher Amanda Trionfo’s 3rd graders. Read more on our website. Thanks to All for a Night of Holiday Cheer and Community Support at the NE Chapter Party! Rockaway, NY   We had a wonderful and lively time celebrating the season and reflecting on a year of accomplishments at the American Littoral Society Northeast Chapter's annual holiday party on Saturday, December 13! Read more on our website. Annual Appeal: Strengthening Our Coasts Together New Jersey & New York   There is nothing quite like the flash of shorebirds dancing in a coordinated flight. The bite of the fresh, salty wind on a wintry beach walk. The sparkle of clean water lapping at the sand. Or the thrill of pulling the season's first striper. There are the invaluable moments we at the Littoral Society are committed to protecting. Read more on our Facebook page. Seal And Winter Waterfowl Walks Return to Sandy Hook! Sandy Hook, NJ   Our pinniped friends have returned to Sandy Hook, and winter waterfowl are once again filling the bay and ocean with color and activity. From January through March, the Littoral Society invites you to join us for our Seal & Winter Waterfowl Walks. Read more on our website. New Jersey's Coastal Issues are Gaining National Attention  The Jersey Shore   We didn’t make the cover, but this Rolling Stone article not only highlighted problems facing our coast but also quoted the Littoral Society's Tim Dillingham. Read more on our LinkedIN page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Northeast Chapter Holiday Party Rockaway, NY Saturday, December 13, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Let’s get festive and celebrate the end of 2025 with our annual Northeast Chapter Holiday Party Fundraiser. We will enjoy food & refreshments, celebrate the year's accomplishments, and take part in other fun activities. Find more info and register on our website.  Solutions for Sewage Pollution in the Delaware River Webinar Thursday, December 4, 5 - 6pm Far too frequently, rivers and streams around Philadelphia and Camden are polluted with sewage - making them too dirty for swimming, kayaking or fishing for much of the year. Webinar participants will hear about new data from Environment America Research & Policy Center’s Clean Water Director, John Rumpler, as well as solutions to stop sewage pollution and opportunities to take action. Find more info and register.  Winter Waterfowl Workshop Broad Channel, NY Saturday, December 6, 10am - 1pm Join Don Riepe, the Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian, for a digital slide program followed by a walk around the West and East Ponds to look for wintering waterfowl and other wildlife. Find more info and register on our website.  Jamaica Bay Colloquium Series Webinar Monday, December 15, 12:30 - 1:30pm Join us for the fourth webinar in the Jamaica Bay Colloquium Series, in which we will welcome Dr. Mark Botton and Dr. Christina Colon to share research on the Horseshoe Crabs of Jamaica Bay. Find more info and register.  50th Annual New Year's Day Walks  New York & New Jersey Thursday, January 1, 11am - 1pm Ring in the New Year with the American Littoral Society by joining us for brisk walks in New York and New Jersey.  Find more info and register on our website. Montauk Winter Weekend Montauk, NY Friday, January 9 - Sunday, January 11 Join us for a trip to the eastern tip of Long Island during the quiet season (no crowds or traffic). It's also peak birding time, but there will be plenty of harbor seals to watch, in addition to hikes along the famous 'Walking Dunes', Montauk Bluffs, beaches, and woods. Find more info and register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Honoring Heritage, Protecting Coasts, Sharing Stewardship Bridgeton, NJ   November is National Native American Heritage Month, and we at the American Littoral Society are honoring the original stewards of our coasts by highlighting the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape people and the ways they continue to keep their culture alive today. Read more on our website.   It was a Beautiful Day for Shell-A-Bration at Fortescue Beach Downe Township, NJ   A big thanks to everyone who came out to lend a hand at the Shell-A-Bration at Fortescue Beach on Sunday, Nov. 2. Not only did the oyster reef get completed, but we finished early - which provided extra time for the after-party. See more pictures on our Instagram page. Striped Bass Tag found Inside Bluefin Tuna Casco Bay, ME   Every fish tag tells a story but not all are as interesting as this one. A tag that was attached to a 38-inch striped bass caught in the Hudson River in 2023 turned up in the stomach of a 737-pound tuna caught during a fishing tournament in Maine on July 30, 2025. Read more on our Instagram page. Volunteers Plant Dune Grass in Long Branch Long Branch, NJ   Thank you to all our amazing volunteers! Together, we planted dune grass along a vulnerable stretch of coastline in Long Branch, NJ on Saturday, November 15, helping to stabilize the area and protect our shore from future storms. Find more pictures on our Instagram page. Millions of Gallons of Raw Sewage Spill into Camden County's  Waterways Each Year Camden, NJ   Raw sewage and polluted stormwater spilled into Camden County’s local waterways 76 days a year on average over the previous eight years, according to a new report from Environment New Jersey. That means local rivers are unsafe to kayak or fish in for more than half of each year, estimates the Environment New Jersey Research and Policy Center. Read more through our LinkedIN page. Volunteers Add Plants to East Arverne Nature Preserve as a Memorial Far Rockaway, NY   A group of about 100 volunteers from the WeLoveU foundation joined the American Littoral Society last Sunday at the East Arverne Nature Preserve and planted over 150 trees, shrubs, and wildflowers in memory of the late landscaper Cindy Goulder. Find more info on our Facebook page. Billions of Gallons of Sewage-Tainted Water from Philly are Released into the Delaware River Annually Philadelphia, PA   Philadelphia discharges 12.7 billion gallons of raw, diluted sewage into the Delaware River’s watershed each year, with Camden County adding to the mix, according to a new report that was highlighted at a press conference on Monday, October 27. Find more info on our Facebook page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Fortescue Beach Shell-A-Bration Fortescue, NJ Sunday, November 2, 10am - 2:30pm Join us to help install a new oyster reef at Fortescue Beach in Downe Township, NJ on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Once the work concludes, we will Shell-A-Brate with food and refreshments. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Chincoteague/Assateague Fall Weekend Chincoteague, VA Thursday, Nov. 6 - Sunday, Nov. 9 Join us for a Fall wildlife bonanza weekend along the Delmarva coast. Participants are likely to see migrating raptors and shorebirds, as well as wild ponies, Delmarva fox squirrels, Sika Deer, red fox, dolphins, and maybe an otter or two.  Find more info and register on our website. Junior Ranger Angler Youth Fall Surf Fishing Clinic Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, November 9, 9am - Noon Join the American Littoral Society for our Youth Fall Surf Fishing Clinic on Sandy Hook. As part of the program, we will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach.  Find more info and register on our website. Jamaica Bay Colloquium Series  Online Thursday, November 12, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. The American Littoral Society in partnership with the Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy are excited to welcome Dr. Jonathan Cohen to share research on marsh sparrows of Jamaica Bay.  Find more info and register through our website. Coney Island Creek Community Meeting Brooklyn, NY Thursday, November 13, 6 - 8pm Join the American Littoral Society and the National Wildlife Federation's Resilient Schools and Communities program at Liberation High School to learn why NYC students are helping us plant beach grass at Coney Island Creek Park.  Find more info on our website. Volunteer Opportunity: Beach Grass Planting in Long Branch Long Branch, NJ Saturday, November 15, 10am - Noon Help us protect our coast by planting beach grass! Its roots hold the dunes together, shielding our communities from storms, while providing vital habitat for ground-nesting birds and other wildlife.  Find more info and register on our website. New York State Beach Cleanup New York Now through November New York State Beach Cleanup season is underway! Find a cleanup near you or start your own to join the global effort to clean up our shorelines and beaches across New York State. Use the Google map on our website to locate cleanups happening near you or register if you want to become a beach captain and host a volunteer cleanup event of your own.  Find more info and register on our website. Northeast Chapter Holiday Party New York Saturday, December 13, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Save the date for the Northeast Chapter Holiday Party. Details will be announced soon. Keep an eye on our social media or check our Events Calendar for updates.   Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Join Us at Thompsons Beach for a Reef Build and Shell-A-Bration Delmont, NJ   With the help of volunteers, we will be installing a new oyster reef at Thompsons Beach in Delmont, NJ on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Once the work concludes, we will Shell-A-Brate with food and refreshments. Participants will also help us roll out something brand new for this restoration project: Reef Prisms. Read more on our website. An Incredible Evening Celebrating our Coasts and Community Point Pleasant Beach, NJ   We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for an Evening at the Aquarium on Friday, Oct. 17 - our members, supporters, and partners and especially to the amazing staff of Jenkinson's Aquarium, who went above and beyond to make the night seamless, fun, and full of heart. Here’s to community, collaboration, and coasts worth celebrating! Read more on our Facebook page. Maurice River Field Tour: Scaling a Nature-Based Solution for People & Wildlife Port Norris, NJ   We hosted boat tours on the Maurice River with NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, Assistant Commissioner Jen Moriarty, and colleagues from New Jersey Fish & Wildlife, and the Bayshore Council. Together, we toured the large breakwater projects the Society is installing along the Delaware Bayshore to control damaging wave energy and create conditions for large-scale marsh restoration. Read more on our Facebook page. Summer 2025 was a Season of Accomplishment for R-Corps Bridegton, NJ   This year’s Delaware Bay R-Corps brought in both new and familiar faces, with two of the returning crew members being hired early so they could help our education program with work that included the new SeaQuest program in Bridgeton, NJ and several field trips. Read more on our website. Tim Dillingham Receives NY/NJ Baykeeper Impact Legacy Award Sandy Hook, NJ   Our outgoing Executive Director, Tim Dillingham, has been honored by our partners at NY/NJ Baykeeper with the Impact Legacy Award—a tribute to the vision, collaboration, and results Tim has delivered for the American Littoral Society and the coasts we serve. Read more on our Facebook page.   My R-Corps Experience with the American Littoral Society Sandy Hook, NJ   Read Gabriella Santucci's account of her experience working with the inaugural contingent of the Sandy Hook Restoration Corps. Read more on our website. Stronger Families Group Joins Us for Kayaking on Sunset Lake Bridgeton, NJ   In early October, we had the pleasure of hosting folks from Stronger Families Bridgeton for a for a fun evening kayaking on Sunset Lake in Bridgeton, NJ. Read more on our Facebook page. Fluke Tagging Trip Participants Tag More Than 90 Fish Atlantic Highlands, NJ   A big thank you to all of our participants who came out to tag with us during our Annual Fluke Tagging Trip on the Mi-Jo II Charter Fishing Boat and Cruises this summer! We tagged almost 90 fluke and caught many more. Find more pictures on our Facebook page. NBC Journalist Visits South Riverside Drive Project Neptune, NJ   Award-winning NBC journalist Ted Greenberg joined us at the Littoral Society’s living shoreline project along South Riverside Drive in Neptune, NJ to talk about how such work can help protect coastal communities. Watch the video on our Instagram page. Participants Get a Taste of Sandy Hook on Wild Edible Walk Sandy Hook, NJ   Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Fall Edible Plant Walk! We had a fantastic turnout and a beautiful day exploring the edible side of Sandy Hook. Participants sampled wild berries, herbs, and even bark while learning about the coastal plants that thrive here. Find more pictures on our Facebook page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Evening at the Aquarium Point Pleasant, NJ Friday, October 17, 6 - 9pm PLEASE JOIN US for our Annual Fall Fundraiser at Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant, NJ. Enjoy after-hours access to the aquarium and an evening of oysters, hors d'oeurves, cocktails, and music: all in support of our coasts! Guests will have exclusive aquarium access while learning more about the Littoral Society's programs, accomplishments, and plans for the future. Get Tickets Jamaica Bay Raptorama Broad Channel, NY Sunday, October 5, 10am - 1pm Meet at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center to learn about the hawks and owls of Jamaica Bay. Meet some of these amazing raptors during a live demonstration, and go on walks with experts to get a look at hawk species flying south for the winter. This event may be postponed due to the government shutdown. This is in partnership with NYC Bird Alliance, the National Park Service, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, and the NYC Plover Project. Please check our calendar for the latest updates!  Fall Wild Edible Plant Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, October 9, 5:30 - 7pm Explore the wild edible plants that thrive throughout the park on this guided excursion. Learn how to identify seasonal species, sample a few along the way, and enjoy a taste of homemade jams prepared from fruit foraged right here on Sandy Hook.  Find more info and register on our website. Marine Park Raptorama Brooklyn, NY Saturday, October 11, Noon - 2pm Meet at the Salt Marsh Nature Center to learn about the hawks and owls of NYC. Meet some of these amazing raptors during a live demonstration, and go on walks with experts to get a look at hawk species flying south for the winter. This event is in partnership with NYC Bird Alliance and the Marine Park Alliance Forever Wild Committee. Find more info on our website. Cape May Fall Weekend Cape May, NJ Friday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 26 Join the American Littoral Society for a Fall Weekend in Cape May NJ, during the raptor migration season. We will spend the weekend enjoying guided hikes, an excursion to look for whales and other marine life with Cape May Whale Watch, and a flat boat backwater marsh tour to explore the wildlife of the estuary. Don’t forget to pack your binoculars!  Find more info and register on our website. New York State Beach Cleanup New York Now through November New York State Beach Cleanup season is underway! Find a cleanup near you or start your own to join the global effort to clean up our shorelines and beaches across New York State. Use the Google map on our website to locate cleanups happening near you or register if you want to become a beach captain and host a volunteer cleanup event of your own.  Find more info and register on our website. Chincoteague/Assateague Fall Weekend Chincoteague, VA Thursday, Nov. 6 - Sunday, Nov. 9 Join us for a Fall wildlife bonanza weekend along the Delmarva coast.  Participants are likely to see Bald Eagles, Black-necked stilts, Osprey, migrating raptors, shorebirds, White and Glossy Ibis, Great Blue, Little Blue, and Tri-colored herons, Egrets, Marbled Godwits, Clapper Rails, wild ponies with young of year, Delmarva fox squirrels, Sika Deer, red fox, dolphins, and maybe an otter or two.  Find more info and register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Evening at the Aquarium Point Pleasant, NJ Friday, October 17, 6 - 8pm SAVE THE DATE for our Annual Fall Fundraiser at Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant, NJ. Enjoy after-hours access to the aquarium and an evening of oysters, hors d'oeurves, cocktails, and music: all in support of our coasts! Guests will have exclusive aquarium access while learning more about the Littoral Society's programs, accomplishments, and plans for the future. Get Tickets Help Protect Our State - Urge NJDEP to Enact REAL Rules New Jersey DEADLINE: Friday, September 19 Our state is facing urgent threats—sea levels have risen dramatically over the past century increasing loss of protective coastal habitats and increasing damaging floods. the NJ Department of Environmental Protection has proposed new rules that update our development standards, better protecting our communities and natural spaces from the growing risks of flooding. We need your voice to ensure these critical protections are adopted! Learn how you can make your voice heard. Lend a Hand with Our Pollinator Garden Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, September 10, 9 - 11am Help us get our pollinator garden ready for winter! We’ll be weeding, tidying, and preparing beds so the garden can thrive next spring. Find more info and register on our website. Jamaica Bay Colloquium Series Online Webinar Monday, September 15, 12:30 - 1:30pm Please join us for the launch of the Jamaica Bay Colloquium series, a State of the Bay event in partnership with the Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy. Find more info and sign up. Fall Homeschool Family Fun Day Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, September 18, 10am - 1pm Join the American Littoral Society for our Homeschool Family Fun Day on Sandy Hook! This is a perfect opportunity for homeschool students and families to connect while exploring and learning about the coastal environment. Find more info and register on our website. Fall Equinox Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Monday, September 22, 5 - 7pm Occurring twice a year, the Equinox signals the beginning of Spring and the end of Summer. Mark the day by joining us for a stroll through the local maritime forest. Find more info and register on our website. Sunset Paddle on Sunset Lake Bridgeton, NJ Thursday, September 25, 5 - 7pm Join the Littoral Society for an evening kayak tour of Sunset Lake in Bridgeton, NJ on Thursday, September 25th! First time paddlers welcome. Find more info and register on our website. International Coastal Cleanup Day New York Saturday, September 20 International Coastal Cleanup Day kicks off the New York State Beach Cleanup season. Find a cleanup near you or start your own to join the global effort to clean up our shorelines and beaches across New York State. Use our the Google map on our website to locate cleanups happening near you or register if you want to become a beach captain to host a volunteer cleanup event of your own.  Find more info and register on our website. Cape May Fall Weekend Cape May, NJ Friday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 26 Join the American Littoral Society for a Fall Weekend in Cape May NJ, during the raptor migration season. Find more info and register on our website. Chincoteague/Assateague Fall Weekend Chincoteague, VA Thursday, Nov. 6 - Sunday, Nov. 9 Join us for a Fall wildlife bonanza weekend along the Delmarva coast.  Find more info and register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

SAVE THE DATE: For an Evening at the Aquarium  Point Pleasant, NJ   SAVE THE DATE for our Annual Fall Fundraiser, October 17th at Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant, NJ. Enjoy after-hours access to the aquarium and an evening of oysters, hors d'oeurves, cocktails, and music: all in support of our coasts! Guests will have exclusive aquarium access while learning more about the Littoral Society's programs, accomplishments, and plans for the future.   Littoral Society Welcomes New Executive Director, Danielle McCulloch Sandy Hook, NJ   The American Littoral Society, a leader in coastal conservation since 1961, is proud to announce Danielle McCulloch as its new Executive Director, succeeding Tim Dillingham, who has led the organization for the past 23 years. Read more on our website. Make Your Voice Heard on New Jersey's Proposed REAL Rules New Jersey   New Jersey is updating its development rules to better protect people, property, and natural spaces from future flooding. But time is running out to get better rules in place. We need your help to get these new rules adopted. Read more on our website. Sunset Seining Goes on the Road with Shark River Cleanup Coalition Neptune & Belmar, NJ   Sunset Seining on Sandy Hook is one of the American Littoral Society's most popular summer traditions. This year we were thrilled to take it on the road, to include seining sessions in Neptune and Belmar with the support of our partners in the Shark River Cleanup Coalition. Extra thanks to Gloria Palawar for pictures from the Neptune event. Find more pictures on our Facebook page. Celebrating Twenty Years of Shorebird Magic at Jamaica Bay Broad Channel, NY   This year's 20th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival was truly one for the books! On August 17, 2025, over 350 bird lovers, families, and nature enthusiasts flocked to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to celebrate the peak of the shorebird migration season. Read more on our website. City of Water Day Reminds that We Are Stronger Together Brighton Beach, NY   On Saturday, July 12, the waves rolled in, the sun shone bright, and Brighton Beach buzzed with energy as over 100 local residents, students, and beachgoers gathered to join the American Littoral Society and the National Wildlife Federation partners for City of Water Day—a region-wide celebration of our waterfronts and a powerful reminder that we are Stronger Together in the face of climate change. Read more on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Millionth Tagged Fish Celebration Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, September 6, 4 – 7pm Join the American Littoral Society Fish Tagging Program in celebrating tagging our 1 Millionth Fish! The Society is throwing a party to acknowledge and thank our dedicated Fish Tagging volunteers for their hard work over the past 60+ years. Find more info and register on our website. Annual Fluke Tagging Trip Atlantic Highlands, NJ Saturday, August 30, 7am - 2pm Join our Fish Tagging Director Emily McGuckin aboard the Mi-Jo II, for some inshore sport fishing and to learn about the fish tagging program, which helps scientists track fish migration and populations. Find more info and register on our website. Junior Ranger Angler Fishing Program Sandy Hook, NJ Monday, August 11, 8:30am - 12:30pm Monday, August 18, 3 - 7pm The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach young children surf fishing on Sandy Hook The next clinic takes place Monday, August 11 starting at 8:30 a.m. Find more info and register on our website. Eco Kayak Tours with Sandy Hook Kayaks Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, August, 13, 6 - 8pm Sunday, August 17, 6 - 8pm Paddle through the calm, protected waters of Sandy Hook Bay on a guided ecological tour led by a naturalist from the American Littoral Society. Find more info and register on our website. 20th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival Broad Channel, NY Sunday, August 17, 10am - 1pm Get ready to spread your wings and celebrate the incredible diversity of shorebirds that flock to New York City every year! Find more info and RSVP on our website. Sunset Seining Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, August 14, 6 - 8pm Tuesday, August 19, 6 - 8pm Join us for an evening of hands-on discovery as we explore the diverse wildlife that calls our coast home. Participants will help pull a 40-foot seine net through the bay and experience the thrill of discovering fish, crabs, and other fascinating marine creatures. Find more info and register for upcoming dates on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Tracking Changes to Stream Health in Cumberland County Bridgeton, NJ   For years, the American Littoral Society has been hard at work understanding and improving the health of freshwater streams in Cumberland County, NJ. One of those waterways is Indian Field Branch in Bridgeton, NJ, which is a site that struggles with being a heathy ecosystem. Read more on our website. NYC's Wild Future Needs You New York City, NY   Beneath the bustling streets of the concrete jungle, New York City harbors a surprising secret: a rich array of rare and native species thriving in overlooked critical habitats. But decades of development and underinvestment have left these vital ecosystems devastated, mirroring global biodiversity declines. A dedicated Task Force - which includes Alexandra Kanonik, the Littoral Society's Northeast Chapter director - has stepped up to change this. Learn more about the NYC Biodiversity Report through our Facebook page. Spring Horseshoe Crab Migration Celebrated at ‘Sunset on the Bay' Fortescue, NJ   Horseshoe crabs travel onto mid-Atlantic coasts every spring to spawn. On June 14, New Jerseyans gathered along the Delaware Bayshore for Sunset on the Bay, hosted by the American Littoral Society. It celebrated horseshoe crabs and the local community. Find the Delaware Currents story through our Facebook page. An American River: CBS News Explores the Delaware River NJ, NY & PA   An interesting exploration of a river close to the heart of the American Littoral Society and crucial to people and wildlife in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania by CBS News. Find the story through our Facebook page. Ceremony Marks 10 years of the Julie Schreck Maritime Forest  Bradley Beach, NJ   The American Littoral Society was honored to be part of the ceremony marking 10 years in the evolution of the Julie Schreck Maritime Forest in Bradley Beach, NJ, which took place on Friday, June 27. Find more pictures and info through our Facebook page. Local Organization is LITTORALLY Saving Our Shores  Delaware Bay, NJ   What is the American Littoral Society? Shane Godshall, our Habitat Restoration Project Manager, recently spoke with South Jersey Local about the Society's work and mission. Find the story through our Facebook page. Environmental Advocates Urge Governor to Adopt Flood Protection Regs Trenton, NJ   At a press conference Tuesday along the Delaware River in Trenton, elected officials and environmental advocates - including the American Littoral Society - urged Governor Phil Murphy to adopt long-delayed flood protection regulations before an August 4 deadline. Find the story through our Facebook page. Splish, Splash, and Good Times: Kayaking Fun on Sunset Lake! Bridgeton, NJ   What better way to welcome the summer heat than with a fantastic day on the water? At the end of June, our American Littoral Society team had an absolute blast teaming up with two awesome Bridgeton City nonprofits, United Advocacy Group (UAG) and Southeast Gateway Community Action Partnership for a kayaking adventure on Sunset Lake. Read more on our website. Federal Cutbacks Hit NJ Beach Renewal Projects Jersey Shore   For the first time in almost 30 years, the flow of sand and dollars for beach renewal at the Jersey Shore has stopped. Find the story through our Facebook page. A NJ Shore Town Turns to Oysters to Fight Sea Level Rise and Erosion Long Beach Twp., NJ   Every year, hungry restaurant patrons slurp down fat, juicy oysters, their greyish-white shells cast aside with little thought. But here on this picturesque barrier island, the crusty shells are a valuable commodity and are hauled away by township workers, sorted by volunteers and destined for a whole new life. Find the Inside Climate News story through our Facebook page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Junior Ranger Angler Fishing Program Sandy Hook, NJ June through August The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach young children surf fishing on Sandy Hook The next clinic takes place Monday, July 14 starting at 9:30 a.m. Find more info and register on our website. Birds & Butterflies of Summer Broad Channel, NY Saturday, July 12, 10am - 2pm In celebration of "City of Water Day", join Don Riepe, the American Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian, for a slide program and walk around the ponds and gardens of the refuge. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Sunset Seining Sandy Hook, NJ Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 6 p.m. Join us for an evening of hands-on discovery as we explore the diverse wildlife that calls our coast home. Participants will help pull a 40-foot seine net through the bay and experience the thrill of discovering fish, crabs, and other fascinating marine creatures. Find more info and register for upcoming dates on our website. Volunteer Shell Bagging Port Norris, NJ Saturday, July 19, 10am - 1pm In October, we will hold a Shell-A-Bration at Thompsons Beach in Delmont, NJ, which will include building a near-shore reef. But in order to be ready for that event, we need to prepare 3,000 shell bags. There are two volunteer opportunities in June to help us fill shell bags. RSVP on our website. Moth Night  Sandy Hook, NJ Friday, Jul 25, 8 - 10pm Join us for a unique evening exploring the fascinating world of moths, nature’s incredible nocturnal pollinators, with Blaine Rothauser, Senior Ecologist at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Find more info and register on our website. Cape Anne Whale Watch Gloucester, MA August 7 - 10 Join us for a memorable late-summer getaway to Cape Ann, MA — an ideal destination for nature lovers. Spend three nights in the charming, historic fishing town of Gloucester, where rocky coastlines, pristine beaches, and rich wildlife await. Find more info and register on our website. 20th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival Broad Channel, NY Sunday, August 17, 10am - 1 pm Get ready to spread your wings and celebrate the incredible diversity of shorebirds that flock to New York City every year! With around 235 species worldwide and over 40 species that visit NYC each year. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Annual Fluke Tagging Trip Atlantic Highlands, NJ Saturday, August 30, 7am - 2pm Join our Fish Tagging Director Emily McGuckin aboard the Mi-Jo II, for some inshore sport fishing and to learn about the fish tagging program, which helps scientists track fish migration and populations. Find more info and register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Horseshoe Crab Egg Surveys Expand to More NY & NJ Bays New York & New Jersey   Recently, American Littoral Society staff have been crawling on beaches along the Raritan Bay and the Shark River. Why have we been on our hands and knees, pawing through sand at these places? To count tiny eggs - little bigger than the grains of sand in which they are buried - which have been left by living fossils. Read more on our website. Littoral Society Members Day Combined Sun, Fun, and A Host of Great Coastal Champions Sandy Hook, NJ   Sun, fun and great food! We hope everyone who came out for Littoral Society Members Day enjoyed it as much as we did. Read more on our website. Thanks for Joining us at the 3rd Annual Sunset on the Bay  Fortescue Beach, NJ   About 50 people joined us on Saturday, June 14 for an evening of fun, food, music and activities on the beach at our 3rd Annual Sunset on the Bay. Find more pictures on our Facebook page. As Summer Approaches, New Jersey’s Shore Towns Confront an Unrelenting Foe: Sea Level Rise Jersey Shore   New Jersey, the nation’s most densely populated state, edged with coastal communities packed in the summer, is especially vulnerable to sea level rise because of the double threat of sinking terrain, which is primarily due to groundwater pumping, as well as rising seas. “We’re not in a great place right now, and we’re a little bit behind the curve in responding to it,” said Tim Dillingham, the longtime executive director of the American Littoral Society. Read more at Inside Climate News. Horseshoe Crabs Get a Helping Hand  Delaware Bay   In early June, Shane Godshall, the Littoral Society's Habitat Restoration Project Manager, was featured on an episode of the "Still Time for Joy" podcast, talking about our ongoing work in and around Delaware Bay - the Horseshoe Crab Capital of the World. Many thanks to Sandra Levine for joining us on the beach! See and hear the story on YouTube. Horseshoe Crabs Get a Helping Hand  Delaware Bay   We're incredibly honored to announce that American Littoral Society Executive Director Tim Dillingham was recently recognized by the Garden Club of America, through the Rumson Garden Club, with their "Zone Civic Improvement Commendation"! Read more on our Facebook page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Members Day Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 21, 9am - 2pm Join us for Members Day 2025, our annual celebration of the people whose support keeps the Littoral Society going. The day will include awards, activities, and the annual Board of Trustees election. After the meeting, members will be treated to a BBQ picnic lunch from Local Smoke.   If you are a current member, you should receive an email with a link to register online. If you do not receive a link, please contact [email protected] to check or update your membership status. Sunset on the Bay Fortescue, NJ Saturday, June 14, 5 - 8pm Join us along the Delaware Bayshore to celebrate spring migration! The event, which occurs during peak horseshoe crab spawning season, will include beachcombing, guided bird walks, live music, food, and refreshments! Find more info and register on our website. Volunteer Shell Bagging Port Norris, NJ Saturday, June 7, 10am - 1pm Saturday, June 28, 10am - 1pm In October, we will hold a Shell-A-Bration at Thompsons Beach in Delmont, NJ, which will include building a near-shore reef. But in order to be ready for that event, we need to prepare 3,000 shell bags. There are two volunteer opportunities in June to help us fill shell bags. RSVP for upcoming dates on our website. Sandy Hook Horseshoe Crab Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 14, 6:30 - 8pm  Get to know some of our oldest neighbors - 350-450 million years old that is! We have two Horseshoe Crab Walks coming up in June, with the second being a general nature walk to mark the end of horseshoe crab spawning season. Find more info and register on our website. Homeschool Family Fun Day Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, June 18, 10am - 2pm Our Homeschool Family Fun Day in May was so popular we added a second date. This is a perfect opportunity for homeschool students and families to connect while exploring and learning about the coastal environment. Find more info and register on our website. Sunset Beach Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, June 25, 6:30 - 8pm Join the American Littoral Society for an evening walk at Sandy Hook to learn our local beach ecology. Find more info and register. Kayak Day on Sunset Lake Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 28, 10am - Noon Join the staff of the American Littoral Society's Delaware Bayshore office for a morning of kayaking on Sunset Lake in Bridgeton, NJ. First-time paddlers welcome! Find more info and register. Horseshoe Crab Tagging along Shark River Inlet Neptune, NJ June 10, 11 & 12 Another season of horseshoe crab tagging concludes with three dates in June. Join us for tagging along the Shark River Inlet near Neptune, NJ. Find more info and register. Junior Ranger Angler Fishing Program Sandy Hook, NJ June through August The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach young children surf fishing on Sandy Hook. Find more info and register on our website. Keep an Eye on our Calendar for NY State Beach Cleanup Events New York Please check our events calendar on a regular basis for upcoming Pop-Up Beach Cleanups in New York. Find the Calendar on our website. Moth Night  Sandy Hook, NJ Friday, Jul 25 8 - 10pm Join us for a unique evening exploring the fascinating world of moths, nature’s incredible nocturnal pollinators, with Blaine Rothauser, Senior Ecologist at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., Find more info and register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Help the Fish Tagging Program Reach a Major Milestone Sandy Hook, NJ   We're getting ready to make some waves! Thanks to the efforts of our dedicated fish tagging members, the American Littoral Society Fish Tagging Program is about to reach a truly incredible milestone! Read more on our website. NYC High Schoolers work to protect Brooklyn's shoreline Brooklyn, NY   Earlier this year, the Littoral Society - led by NE Chapter Director Alexandra Kanonik - partnered with the National Wildlife Federation's Resilient Schools and Communities program, and other organizations to bring NYC high schoolers to Coney Island Creek Park to plant beach grass and learn how nature can help protect the city from future storms. Amsterdam News recently published an article about this work, read more through our Facebook page. How the Endangered Species Act Brought Wildlife Back to NY & NJ and Why It Needs Our Help NJ & NY   A bald eagle soaring, a whale breaching just off the beach, and seals sunning on sandbars are a thrilling and fairly common sight along the coast of New York and New Jersey. But not too long ago they were seldom seen in this area. Read more on our website. Over 200 Gather for Jamaica Bay Horseshoe Crab Festival Broad Channel, NY   Under a beautiful blue sky, more than 200 people came to the shoreline of Sunset Cove at the Jamaica Bay Refuge on Sunday, May 18, to witness the annual mating ritual of the ancient horseshoe crab. Find the article in The Rockaway Times through our Facebook page. Shell Bagging Begins for October's Shell-a-bration Port Norris, NJ   Preparation for October's Shell-a-bration at Thompsons Beach got underway on Saturday, May 17 with a shell bagging event - the first of four scheduled in the coming months. Thanks to the help of volunteers, we put together more than 250 bags toward our goal of 3,000. Find more pictures and info on our Facebook page. R-Corps: Job Training Program Expands to Third Location NY & NJ   Each summer, the American Littoral Society provides young people aged 16-25 with a paid opportunity for employment and learning through our Restoration Corps (R-Corps) program. Read more on our website. Volunteers Join Us for Horseshoe Crab Tagging in Delaware Slaughter Beach, DE   A handful of volunteers joined us on Saturday, May 24 for horseshoe crab tagging and a great sunset on Slaughter Beach. The group was led by Trevor Metz, our Delaware Seasonal Technician. Find more pictures on our Facebook page. Greening East Arverne: Volunteers Install Native Plants at Preserve Queens, NY   In early May, the American Littoral Society organized a major native tree, shrub, and wildflower planting at the nature preserve in East Arverne. On hand to do the planting were over 80 volunteers from the We Luv You Foundation, Littoral Society, and NYC Park Rangers. Find the article in The Rockaway Times through our Facebook page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Gear Up for Spring! Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, May 4, 10am - 2pm  Do you have gently used outdoor gear gathering dust at home? Our Education and Fish Tagging Departments could use such equipment to enhance our efforts to teach folks - young and old - about wildlife, their habitats and how to care for the coast. Learn more on our website  Jamaica Bay Task Force Meeting via Zoom Wednesday, May 7, 6:30pm  The Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers and the American Littoral Society invite you to the Annual Spring Jamaica Bay Taskforce Meeting. Join Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 889 0044 4873) Spring Migration Bird and Nature Walk Broad Channel, NY Saturday, May 10, 11am - 1 pm Join us for a free digital slide program followed by a walk during peak spring bird migration to look for warblers, orioles, terns, shorebirds, and many other species of migrating birds. Kids welcome. This walk is in partnership with NYC Bird Alliance. RSVP through the NYC Bird Alliance website. Homeschool Family Fun Day Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, May 14, 10am - 2pm Homeschool students ages 5 and up will have the opportunity to connect with other families while discovering Sandy Hook’s unique marine environment. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Volunteer Shell Bagging Port Norris, NJ Saturday, May 17, 10am - 1pm In October, we will hold a Shell-A-Bration at Thompsons Beach in Delmont, NJ, which will include building a near-shore reef. But in order to be ready for that event, we need to prepare 3,000 shell bags. This is the one of several upcoming volunteer opportunities to help us fill shell bags. Find more info and RSVP on our website. 9th Jamaica Bay Horseshoe Crab Festival Broad Channel, NY Sunday, May 18, 10am - 1pm Join us on the shores of Jamaica Bay to witness an annual rite of spring, as well as learn about the ecological and medicinal importance of horseshoe crabs. This event is in partnerhship with the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, NYC Bird Alliance, NYC Parks and the National Park Service. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Horseshoe Crabs: Living Fossils & Shorebird Superheroes Bridgeton, NJ Thursday, May 29, 6:30 - 7:30pm Every May and June, millions of horseshoe crabs make their way to the sandy beaches of the Delaware Bay to spawn. We’ll explore this Spring spectacle, the ecological importance of horseshoe crabs, and their connection to shorebird migration, as well as what the Littoral Society does to monitor horseshoe crab populations and restore their coastal habitats. Registration is required. Horseshoe Crab Tagging along the Delaware Bay and Shark River Inlet New Jersey May and June One of our most popular activities of the year will resume in May. Sign up to tag horseshoe crabs along New Jersey's remote Delaware Bayshore beaches or join us for tagging along the Shark River Inlet near Neptune, NJ. Find more info and register for either location. Eco Tours Aboard the Carefree Learner Sarasota, FL March through April Enjoy wildlife and a hands on experience around Sarasota Bay. Trips typically run from 1-3 p.m. on Fridays, with upcoming dates in March and April. Find more information on our website. Keep an Eye on our Calendar for NY State Beach Cleanup Events New York Please check our events calendar on a regular basis for upcoming Pop-Up Beach Cleanups in New York. Find the Calendar on our website. Chincoteague/Assateague Spring Weekend Chincoteague, VA Thursday through Sunday, June 5 - 8 Join us for a Spring wildlife bonanza weekend along the Delmarva coast. Participants are likely to see a variety of wildlife from nesting Bald Eagles and Osprey to shorebirds and other marsh avians, as well as wild ponies, Delmarva fox squirrels, and maybe an otter or two. Find more info and register on our website. Sunset on the Bay Fortexcue, NJ Saturday, June 14, 5 - 8pm Join us along the Delaware Bayshore to celebrate spring migration! The event, which occurs during peak horseshoe crab spawning season, will include beachcombing, guided bird walks, live music, food, and refreshments! Find more info and register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Student Efforts to Help Pollinators Highlighted at National Teaching Conference Philadelphia, PA   From the classroom to the field, students from New Jersey's Cumberland Regional High School (CRHS) didn't just learn about the vital role of habitat in a changing world – they became active agents of conservation and restoration. Their inspiring environmental stewardship journey was recently highlighted at the 2025 National Science Teaching Association conference in Philadelphia, PA. Read more on our website.   Chilly Weather Can't Stop Volunteers Helping Restore Shark River Island Marsh Neptune, NJ   Nearly a dozen volunteers braved chilly temps and misty skies on Saturday, April 12 to lend a hand with a planting event at the living shoreline project on Shark River Island in Neptune, NJ. The work will help reduce erosion and protect a vital marsh. Read more on our website. Bradley Beach Environmental Club Joins Us for Dune Grass Planting Bradley Beach, NJ   Students from the Bradley Beach Elementary School Environmental Club joined the American Littoral Society on the beach recently to plant dune grass. Many thanks to the school, environmental club and students for their hard work. Find more pictures on our Facebook page. NJ Spotlight Special Features Littoral Society Executive Director The Jersey Shore   NJ Spotlight and NJ PBS are airing a special on the economic importance of the Jersey Shore and the cost of keeping it open for business as climate change raises seas and fuels more dangerous storms. Keep an eye out for Littoral Society Executive Director Tim Dillingham beginning around the 13-minute mark. Watch at NJ PBS. Volunteers Help with Reef Building on Delaware Bay Beach Moores Beach, NJ   Nearly 100 volunteers joined us March 29 on Moores Beach for a Shell-a-Bration and reef build. Find more pictures and video on our Facebook page. Littoral Society Joins Restore America's Estuaries on Capitol Hill Washington, DC   Restore America's Estuaries (RAE) recently joined forces with other coastal organizations to celebrate and collaborate on Capitol Hill! For this year’s annual Coastal Week, RAE participated in a series of events to advocate for protecting our nation’s valuable estuaries and coastal communities. The American Littoral Society, represented by our Executive Director Tim Dillingham, was proud and honored to be part of the Coastal Week effort on Capitol Hill. Read more on our Facebook page. Over 400 students plant beach grass to fortify Coney Island Creek  Brooklyn, NY   The Brooklyn Paper provides an overview of this season's Resilient Schools and Communities (RiSC) planting program at Coney Island Park in New York. RiSC’s planting program, now in its fifth year in Coney, is a collaboration between National Wildlife Federation, the American Littoral Society, the Coney Island Beautification Project, and NYC Parks. Read more at The Brooklyn Paper.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Jamaica Bay Early Spring Bird Walk Broad Channel, NY Saturday, April 12, 11am - 1pm Join us for a digital slide program followed by a walk around the refuge to look for herons, ibis, osprey, as well as many other winter and spring birds. Kids welcome. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Shark River Island Volunteer Marsh and Shrub Planting Neptune, NJ Saturday, April 12, 1 - 3pm  Join us for a living shoreline volunteer planting as part of the Seaview Condo Association of Shark River/Neptune funded resiliency project to protect the northwestern corner of Shark River Island and reduce erosion rates. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Eco Tours Aboard the Carefree Learner Sarasota, FL March through April Enjoy wildlife and a hands on experience around Sarasota Bay. Trips typically run from 1-3 p.m. on Fridays, with upcoming dates in March and April. Find more information on our website. Earth Day Explorers Sandy Hook, NJ  Tuesday, April 22, 10 - 11:30am Join us for fun and interactive nature walk that will take children ages 5-12 on an exploration of the wonders of spring that can be found on Sandy Hook! Together, we’ll search for budding plants, returning birds, and buzzing insects. Register on our website. Birds, Blooms, and Biodiversity Sandy Hook, NJ  Friday, April 25, 11 - 1pm Join us for a guided walk exploring spring bird migration, dune ecology, and seasonal changes along the shore! This event will highlight the importance of native plants for bird populations and the role they play in local biodiversity. Ideal for ages 14 and up. Register on our website. Point Pleasant Earth Day Celebration Point Pleasant, NJ  Saturday, April 26, Noon - 4pm Come celebrate Earth Day at Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant Borough. There will be activities for kids and families. We will be talking to visitors about our work in the community, the state and beyond, while also recruiting volunteers for our work on our Slade Dale Living Shoreline Project the following day. Find more info on Facebook. Slade Dale "Christmas in Spring" Volunteer Day Point Pleasant, NJ  Sunday, April 27, 11am - 3pm Join us for annual maintenance on our living shoreline project at Slade Dale Sanctuary in Point Pleasant, NJ. We will be adding recycled Christmas trees collected over the winter to the branchbox breakwaters in Beaverdam Creek. Please RSVP through our website. Earth Day Celebration at Liberty State Park Jersey City, NJ  Saturday, April 26, 10am - 3pm We will be among the eco-friendly organizations tabling at this free Earth Day event. Hosted by the NJ Department of Environmental protection, this event will also feature family-fun activities and much more. RSVP to receive updates and reminders. Keep an Eye on our Calendar for NY State Beach Cleanup Events New York Please check our events calendar on a regular basis for upcoming Pop-Up Beach Cleanups in New York. Find the Calendar on our website. Horseshoe Crab Tagging along the Delaware Bay and Shark River Inlet New Jersey May and June One of our most popular activities of the year will resume in May. Sign up to tag horseshoe crabs along New Jersey's remote Delaware Bayshore beaches or join us for tagging along the Shark River Inlet near Neptune, NJ. Find more info and register for either location. Jamaica Bay Task Force Meeting via Zoom Wednesday, May 7, 6:30pm  The Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers and the American Littoral Society invite you to the Annual Spring Jamaica Bay Taskforce Meeting. Join Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 889 0044 4873) Spring Migration Bird and Nature Walk Broad Channel, NY Saturday, May 10, 11am - 1 pm Join us for a free digital slide program followed by a walk during peak spring bird migration to look for warblers, orioles, terns, shorebirds, and many other species of migrating birds. Kids welcome. This walk is in partnership with NYC Bird Alliance. RSVP through the NYC Bird Alliance website. Homeschool Family Fun Day Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, May 14, 10am - 2pm Homeschool students ages 5 and up will have the opportunity to connect with other families while discovering Sandy Hook’s unique marine environment. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Chincoteague/Assateague Spring Weekend Chincoteague, VA Thursday through Sunday, June 5 - 8 Join us for a Spring wildlife bonanza weekend along the Delmarva coast. Participants are likely to see a variety of wildlife from nesting Bald Eagles and Osprey to shorebirds and other marsh avians, as well as wild ponies, Delmarva fox squirrels, and maybe an otter or two. Find more info and register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Monitoring Stream Health in South Jersey's Barrett's Run Bridgeton, NJ   While the old saying is that all streams run to the sea, what isn't mentioned is what they pick up and carry to that destination, which can include trash, fertilizers, and all sorts of pollution that can harm both the streams and the sea - as well as everything living in them. Read more on our website. RiSCNYC Brings Hundreds of Students to Plant Beach Grass Coney Island, NY   The American Littoral Society joined students from NYC schools on Coney Island to talk about the importance of dunes and plant beach grass to help protect those natural storm barriers. Read more on our Facebook page. NE Chapter Director Talks Terrapins and Restoration on Podcast Queens, NY   Alexandra Kanonik, our Northeast Chapter Director, recently sat down to talk about turtles and the American Littoral Society's work in Jamaica Bay with Shari Romar, host of the Queens Out of Doors podcast. Listen to the podcast. Littoral Society Exec. Director Explores NOAA Cuts on Radio Show New York City, NY   Listen in as Tim Dillingham, the Littoral Society's Executive Director, talks about budget cuts for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could affect you on the Eco-Logic radio program. More info and link to the podcast on our Facebook page. HRFA Striped Bass Derby Gets Underway on April 1 New York   It's almost time for the Hudson River Fishermen's Association Fred Rung Memorial Striped Bass Derby! Participants can win cash prizes, while also supporting the scientific study and conservation of striped bass by organizations such as the American Littoral Society. Learn more on our Facebook page. Part-Time Marine Fish Tagging Program Internship Highlands, NJ   We are seeking an energetic, dedicated, and detail-oriented individual. Current undergraduate college students with marine science, ecology, environmental science or similar background may apply. Learn more on our website. R-Corps Employment Opportunities Expand to Third Location New Jersey & New York   NEW FOR 2025: We are expanding our Restoration Corps (aka R-Corps) to include our Sandy Hook office (located in Gateway National Recreation Area's Sandy Hook Unit in Monmouth County, NJ). These new positions will be in addition to those available through the R-Corps units working out of our Delaware Bay and Jamaica Bay offices. Learn more on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Join Us for Volunteer Shell Bagging Event Port Norris, NJ Saturday, March 1, 10am - 1pm It's almost Shell-a-bration time in Delaware Bay but before we shell-a-brate, we need your help to bag some shell that will be used to build a reef at Moore's Beach in Heislerville at the end of March. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walks Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm  Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Noon - 2pm Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:30 - 5:30pm The seals are back at Sandy Hook! Come learn about our pinniped friends and the birds passing through this area with the American Littoral Society on a Seal & Winter Waterfowl Walk. Find upcoming dates on our website. Volunteer Planting at S. Riverside Drive Living Shoreline Neptune, NJ Saturday, March 15 1:30 - 4:30pm Join us as we plant marsh grass at the newly restored S. Riverside Drive Living Shoreline Restoration Project. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Early Spring Migration Bird Walk Broad Channel, NY Saturday, March 22, 11am - 1pm Join us for a hike around the ponds and gardens of Jamaica Bay to look for returning Osprey, Phoebes, Glossy Ibis, and many other early spring migrants. Also, enjoy a digital slide presentation to learn about bird behavior, migration and how they survive winter. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Moores Beach Shell-A-Bration Delmont, NJ Saturday, March 29, 2 - 6pm Join the American Littoral Society at Moores Beach for a volunteer opportunity and a volunteer appreciation event all wrapped into one. Come to volunteer, stay to shell-a-brate! Find more info and RSVP on our website. Seastreak Seal and Bird Ecology Cruises Highlands, NJ Through Sunday, March 30 The waters off Sandy Hook, NJ are well-known for their abundance of diverse wildlife and winter is the best time to see seals and migratory birds! Join the American Littoral Society aboard Seastreak for a Seal and Bird Eco-Cruise to explore the area and learn more about the incredible ecology of this unique environment. Find upcoming dates on the Seastreak website. Eco Tours Aboard the Carefree Learner Sarasota, FL March through April Enjoy wildlife and a hands on experience around Sarasota Bay. Trips typically run from 1-3 p.m. on Fridays, with upcoming dates in March and April. Find more information on our website. Keep an Eye on our Calendar for NY State Beach Cleanup Events New York Please check our events calendar on a regular basis for upcoming Pop-Up Beach Cleanups in New York. Find the Calendar on our website. Shark River Island Volunteer Marsh and Shrub Planting Neptune, NJ Saturday, April 12, 1 - 3pm  Join us for a living shoreline volunteer planting as part of the Seaview Condo Association of Shark River/Neptune funded resiliency project to protect the northwestern corner of Shark River Island and reduce erosion rates. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Homeschool Family Fun Day Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, May 14, 10am - 2pm Homeschool students ages 5 and up will have the opportunity to connect with other families while discovering Sandy Hook’s unique marine environment. Find more info and RSVP on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

American Littoral Society Partners with Fish-Trak App Anywhere You Tag Fish   Get ready to take your fish tagging to the next level! The American Littoral Society's Fish Tagging Program is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Fish-Trak, a free and innovative fish tagging and tracking app. This collaboration will revolutionize how our members record and track their tagged fish, bringing cutting-edge technology to our decades of conservation expertise. Read more on our website. A Conversation with New Jersey Historian James Johnson Lower Delaware Valley, NJ   During Black History Month, we had the privilege of speaking with historian James E. Johnson, author of "Black Biographies of the Lower Delaware Valley: Antebellum to the Great Migration," to delve into his research and the rich history of Black communities in South Jersey. Read more on our website. Bird Fans Join Littoral Society for Jamaica Bay Bird Walk & Film Broad Channel, NY   More than 30 hardy bird fans braved cold and wind to join the American Littoral Society's Northeast Chapter for a bird walk and film at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, February 15. Read more on our Facebook page. Don’t fertilize your lawn this winter in NJ: It’s the law New Jersey   Speaking recently to NJ 101.5, the Littoral Society's Executive Director Tim Dillingham explained why New Jersey has a ban during the winter for putting fertilizer on lawns. Read more on the NJ101.5 website. Friends & Neighbors: He’s All About The Beach Monmouth County, NJ   Monmouth Magazine has a profile of our own Capt. Al Modjeski in its February edition. Read more on page 16 of Monmouth Magazine.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walks Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, February 8, 10am - Noon Tuesday, February 11, 12:30pm - 2:30 pm  Sunday, February 23, 9:30am - 11:30am  The seals are back at Sandy Hook! Come learn about our pinniped friends and the birds passing through this area with the American Littoral Society on a Seal & Winter Waterfowl Walk. Find upcoming dates on our website. Seastreak Seal and Bird Ecology Cruises Highlands, NJ Through Sunday, March 30 The waters off Sandy Hook, NJ are well-known for their abundance of diverse wildlife and winter is the best time to see seals and migratory birds! Join the American Littoral Society aboard Seastreak for a Seal and Bird Eco-Cruise to explore the area and learn more about the incredible ecology of this unique environment. Find upcoming dates on the Seastreak website. Winter Bird Walk and Film on Jamaica Bay Broad Channel, NY Saturday, February 15, 10am - 1pm Join Don Riepe, the Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian, for a bird walk followed by a special short film on Jamaica Bay produced by Columbia grad students Naeem Amarsy and Natalie Ruiz. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Shark River Island Volunteer Day Aims to Prep Site for Re-planting Neptune, NJ Saturday, February 15, 1:30pm - 4:30pm As part of our habitat restoration work at the northwestern corner of Shark River Island, the Littoral Society is hosting a volunteer event to help prepare to prepare the site for re-planting in April. Find more info and RSVP on our website. Keep an Eye on our Calendar for NY State Beach Cleanup Events New York Please check our events calendar on a regular basis for upcoming Pop-Up Beach Cleanups in New York. Find the Calendar on our website. Join Us for Volunteer Shell Bagging Event Port Norris, NJ Saturday, March 1, 10am - 1pm It's almost Shell-a-bration time in Delaware Bay but before we shell-a-brate, we need your help to bag some shell that will be used to build a reef at Moore's Beach in Heislerville at the end of March. Find more info and RSVP on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Five Things You Should Know About the NJ Back Bays Study Coastal New Jersey In recent years, coastal storms have had a heavy impact on the North Atlantic coast of the United States. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was tasked with investigating measures to manage future flood risk. What should you know about the plan for New Jersey? Read more on our website. Keep An Eye Out for Volunteer Opportunities at Arverne East Preserve Far Rockaway, NJ This past season you may have noticed we have been busy getting dirt on our hands at the Arverne East Nature preserve in Far Rockaway. This effort was coordinated in order to honor the memory of Cindy Goulder, who died in 2023. Read more on our Facebook page. Road Salt Can have a Big Impact On Streams, as well as Roads Cumberland County, NJ Winter's beauty often comes with a hidden environmental cost. As snow melts, the salt used on roads, parking lots, and sidewalks washes directly into our local streams, sometimes briefly raising their salt content to levels as high as the ocean. Read more on our website. Tree Collection will Lead to "Christmas in April" Event at Slade Dale Point Pleasant, NJ Christmas may be over for most but it's just getting started for us, thanks to the trees many of you donated for use in our Slade Dale Sanctuary living shoreline project in Point Pleasant, NJ. Read more on our Facebook page. Loper Run: A Story of Student Science and a Changing Stream Upper Deerfield Township, NJ From 2018 to 2023, the American Littoral Society embarked on a vital project, collecting data from five freshwater streams in Cumberland County, NJ. One of these sites, Loper Run, located adjacent to Cumberland Regional High School, became a focal point for student involvement and a compelling case study in environmental change. Read more on our website. Find the Littoral Society on Bluesky Cyberspace Much like the sand on a beach, the social media landscape is constantly shifting. As a result, we're migrating our Twitter account to BlueSky. Find us on Bluesky.social. ASMFC Focuses on Shell Recycling Programs  Monmouth County, NJ The American Littoral Society's "Shuck It, Don't Chuck It!" oyster shell recycling program received a shout out in the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commissions 2024 edition of Habitat Hotline. Read more in Habitat Hotline. Striped Bass Tagging Maps Go Live on Littoral Website East Coast Are you spellbound by striped bass? Then you may be interested in our interactive fish tagging maps. We now have more than half-a-dozen available. Find them on our website. Littoral Group Enjoys Winter Weekend on Long Island Montauk, NY  We had a great time visiting Montauk, NY with friends old and new during our annual winter weekend trip (January 10-12). Find more photos on our Facebook page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Montauk Winter Weekend Montauk, NY Friday, January 10 - Sunday, January 12 Visit Montauk on Long Island with the American Littoral Society during the quiet season and peak winter birding time. Find more information and register on our website. Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walks Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, January 11, 11am - 1pm Saturday, January 25, 10am - Noon Tuesday, January 28, 12:30 - 2:30pm The seals are back at Sandy Hook! Come learn about our pinniped friends and the birds passing through this area with the American Littoral Society on a Seal & Winter Waterfowl Walk. Find upcoming dates on our website calendar. Seastreak Seal and Bird Ecology Cruises Highlands, NJ Sunday, January 12 through Sunday, March 30 The waters off Sandy Hook, NJ are well-known for their abundance of diverse wildlife and winter is the best time to see seals and migratory birds! Join the American Littoral Society aboard Seastreak for a Seal and Bird Eco-Cruise to explore the area and learn more about the incredible ecology of this unique environment. Find upcoming dates on the Seastreak website. Keep an Eye on our Calendar for NY State Beach Cleanup Events New York Please check our events calendar on a regular basis for upcoming Pop-Up Beach Cleanups in New York. Find the Calendar on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Donate Your Christmas Tree to Restore Slade Dale Sanctuary Point Pleasant, NJ 'Tis the season to recycle Christmas trees! Once again, the Littoral Society is collecting trees for use at our Slade Dale Sanctuary living shoreline project. Read more on our website. Bioswale Project Brings Hope for Flood Relief to Bridgeton Street Bridgeton, NJ Residents of Morris Avenue in Bridgeton, NJ, have faced persistent flooding issues during rainy days, with water pooling on the road and even seeping into basements. Seeing a chance to make a difference, the American Littoral Society stepped in with a solution: bioswales. Read more on our website. We Need Your Help to Buy Gear that Will Enhance Our Work New York & New Jersey We would like to thank all our members and supporters for all they have given towards coastal conservation this year. Many have contributed their time, energy, and passion in addition to monetary donations This is hard work, requiring dedication, persistence, and the support of people like you. But there is still so much to be done if we want to protect homes and habitats, today and tomorrow. Read more on our website. Senator Booker’s Team Joins Us for Delaware Bay Restoration Site Tour Bivalve, NJ New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has long been a champion for the environment and an advocate for the natural and built communities of the Delaware Bayshore. To keep Sen. Booker informed about the Littoral Society’s ongoing efforts to protect and restore this vital region, our restoration staff and Executive Director Tim Dillingham recently hosted a field tour with members of his team. Read more on our website. Volunteers Help Plant Dune Grass at Restoration Site Neptune, NJ Nearly two dozen volunteers braved freezing temperatures on Saturday, December 14 and planted over 1500 dune grass culms at the Littoral Society's living shoreline project along South Riverside Drive in Neptune, NJ. Read more on our Facebook page. Thanks for Attending Our Holiday Party and Supporting the Littoral Society in 2024 Broad Channel, NY We had a great time at our Holiday Party on Sunday, December 8! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us this year. Happy holidays and see you in the New Year! Read more on the Northeast Chapter Facebook page. Jamaica Bay Guardian Leads Winter Waterfowl Workshop Broad Channel, NY A total of 42 people came out for a Winter Waterfowl Workshop at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, Nov. 23. Don Riepe, the Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian, led an indoor digital slide program that was followed by a walk around the West Pond. Participants saw many bird species including Bufflehead, Red-breasted Mergansers, Brant Geese, and Snow Geese -  plus a Bald Eagle flying high overhead. Learn more about upcoming Littoral Society events and activities through our online calendar.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Northeast Chapter Holiday Party Broad Channel, NY Sunday, December 8, 5 - 9pm Join us 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'. Find more information and register on our website. Dune Grass Planting at S. Riverside Drive Living Shoreline Project Neptune, NJ Saturday, December 14, Noon - 2pm Join the American Littoral Society to plant dune grass at the newly restored berm at our S. Riverside Drive Living Shoreline Restoration Project in Neptune, NJ. RSVP on our website. Sandy Hook New Year's Day Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, January 1, 11am - 1pm Help us ring in the new year with a brisk walk to the tip of Sandy Hook. When we get there, we will attempt to signal the group hiking with the Northeast Chapter to the end of Breezy Point. Find more information and register on our website. Jamaica Bay New Year's Day Walk Fort Tilden, NY Wednesday, January 1, 11am - 1pm Celebrate the new year with a brisk walk along the beach. We'll hike along the beach and visit the hawk watch platform on top of Battery Harris east. Find more information and register on our website. Montauk Winter Weekend Montauk, NY Friday, January 10 - Sunday, January 12 Visit Montauk on Long Island with the American Littoral Society during the quiet season and peak winter birding time. Find more information and register on our website. Keep an Eye on our Calendar for NY State Beach Cleanup Events New York Please check our events calendar on a regular basis for upcoming Pop-Up Beach Cleanups in New York. Find the Calendar on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Bioswale Improves Stormwater Management at Giampietro Park Vineland, NJ Rainstorms have historically dumped sediment, trash, and harmful chemicals into waterways in a Vineland, NJ park. Recently, the American Littoral Society completed a project designed to address both flooding and water quality in the park. Read more on our website. SeaQuest: Inspiring Students Through Marine Education Asbury Park, NJ The Fall session of SeaQuest is currently in full swing, bringing exciting, hands-on marine education to students at Sister’s Academy in Asbury Park, NJ. Read more on our website. NE Chapter Hosts Winter Waterfowl Workshop Broad Channel, NY We had a great turnout for our Winter Waterfowl Workshop! Many thanks to everyone who attened and the NYC Bird Alliance for partnering on this program!. See more picture on the NE Chapter Instagram page. High School Students Lend Hand with Vineland Park Project Vineland, NJ Students from Vineland High School recently helped the Littoral Society with a project designed to provide living space for wildlife and improve the water quality in a nearby lake. Read more on our Facebook page. Thanks for Commenting on NJ PACT's REAL Rules  NJ The American Littoral Society is proud to support the NJ PACT REAL Rules. The official comment period for these rules closed on November 7, and we want to thank the 173 members and supporters who followed the issue with us and visited the NJ Department of Environmental Protection's official site to submit comments. Read more on our Facebook page. NJ Lawn Fertilizer Blackout Underway Until March 1 New Jersey Since 2011, New Jersey homeowners and lawn services have been prohibited from applying fertilizers to lawns during winter. The fertilizer blackout begins on November 15 for homeowners and December 1 for commercial lawn service. It ends for both on March 1 of the following year. Learn more on our Facebook page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

NJPACT REAL Rules Public Comment Period Extended  New Jersey Thru Thursday, November 7 The deadline has been extended for public comments on New Jersey's proposed rules to protect the state and its residents from climate threats. Find more information about the rules and how to comment on our website. Fall Plant Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, November 1, 1 - 3pm Join us for a walk on the beaches of Sandy Hook to explore the wonders of Fall. Learn about fall food sources that support winter wildlife and look for signs of animals preparing for the colder months. Find more information and register on our website. Chincoteague / Assateague Weekend Chincoteague, VA Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, November 17 Join the American Littoral Society for a Fall wildlife weekend along the Delmarva coast. See wild ponies, bald eagles, falcons, hawks, waterfowl and shorebirds galore during peak fall migration! Find more information and register on our website. Winter Waterfowl Workshop Broad Channel, NY Saturday, November 23, 10am - 1pm Meet at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife refuge for a hike around the east and West Ponds to look for migrating and wintering waterfowl with the Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian Don Riepe! Find more information and register on our website. Northeast Chapter Holiday Party Broad Channel, NY Sunday, December 8, 5 - 9pm Join us 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'. Find more information and register on our website. Sandy Hook New Year's Day Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, January 1, 11am - 1pm Help us ring in the new year with a brisk walk to the tip of Sandy Hook. When we get there, we will attempt to signal the group hiking with the Northeast Chapter to the end of Breezy Point. Find more information and register on our website. Jamaica Bay New Year's Day Walk Fort Tilden, NY Wednesday, January 1, 11am - 1pm Celebrate the new year with a brisk walk along the beach. We'll hike along the beach and visit the hawk watch platform on top of Battery Harris east. Find more information and register on our website. Montauk Winter Weekend Montauk, NY Friday, January 10 - Sunday, January 12 Visit Montauk on Long Island with the American Littoral Society during the quiet season and peak winter birding time. Find more information and register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Littoral Society Staff Installs Habitat Garden on Sandy Hook Sandy Hook, NJ In mid-September, the American Littoral Society team gathered at our Sandy Hook headquarters to install a garden that will serve as both an apartment complex and grocery store for birds. Read more on our website. ASMFC Excludes Females from 2024 Horseshoe Crab Harvest Sandy Hook, NJ Just days ago, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) made a significant decision regarding the future of horseshoe crabs in the Delaware Bay. In a clear victory for conservation, and thanks to the advocacy efforts of the American Littoral Society and our dedicated partners, the ASMFC voted to exclude female horseshoe crabs from being harvested for bait in 2025. Read more on our website. NYSBC Volunteers Tackle the Dirty Dozen of Beach Pollution New York September is the start of International Coastal Cleanup season and one of the busiest months for the American Littoral Society's New York team. Every year, with the help of volunteers the Littoral Society documents what items are contributing the most to polluting our New York beaches. We dub these top polluters “The Dirty Dozen”. Read more on our website. Check out the Changes to Our Fish Tagging Page Sandy Hook, NJ If you're a fish tagger, you may have noticed changes to the fish tagging page on our website. In addition to reducing clutter on the page (the tagging info isn't gone, just on new pages), we've added Interactive Tagging Maps. Read more on our Facebook page. Neptune Living Shoreline Project Receives TLC With Help from Students and Volunteers Neptune Twp., NJ A few weeks ago, a living shoreline project that is already paying dividends got some TLC in the form of additional sand and new coconut fiber logs. Read more on our website. Please Welcome Our New Education Specialist Sandy Hook, NJ Samantha Hemming recently joined us as an Education Specialist working out of the Sandy Hook office, after spending the summer of 2024 working with the Littoral Society as an Education Intern. Read more on our website. A Fall Day of Discovery at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Broad Channel, NY On a crisp October day, a group of butterfly enthusiasts took a walk through the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, under the guidance of the American Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian Don Riepe. Read more on our website. Northern Lights Highlight Trip to Beautiful Cape May Cape May, NJ In mid-October, the American Littoral Society led a trip to beautiful Cape May, NJ. This excursion gave participants the opportunity to see migrating monarchs, a barred owl, some of the marine life native to the area, and an appearance of the Northern Lights (courtesy of a solar storm that peaked on the first day). Read more on our Facebook page.   Jamaica Bay Raptor Festivals Thrill Hundreds of Attendees Jamaica Bay, NY Large and enthusiastic crowds came out for the two Raptorama events held recently on the shores of Jamaica Bay. In addition to the many raptors brought to the event for live demonstrations, the initial festival also featured sightings of wild Eagles, Snowy Egrets and many migrating Hawks. Read more on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Cape May Fall Weekend Cape May, NJ Thursday, October 10 - Sunday, October 13 Join American Littoral Society naturalists Alexandra Kanonik and Michelle Rebilas for a fall wildlife weekend in gorgeous Cape May, NJ. Find more information and register on our website. Fall Monarch/Pollinator Walk Broad Channel, NY Saturday, October 5, 10am - Noon Join us for a digital slide program followed by a walk to look for monarch butterflies as well as many other species of butterflies, moths and other pollinators. Find more information and RSVP on our website. Jamaica Bay Raptorama Broad Channel, NY Saturday, October 12, 10am - 1pm Learn about the hawks and owls of Jamaica Bay, while also getting a chance to meet some during a live demonstration. The event will also include walks with experts to get a look at hawk species flying south for the winter. Get more info and register on our website. NJCRC Technical Assistance Coffee Chats on NJ PACT-REAL Rules Via Zoom Wednesday, October 16, 10am Thursday, October 17, 10am The NJ Coastal Resilience Collaborative has two upcoming Coffee Chats that will explore new coastal protection rules for the state of New Jersey. Learn more about these webinars and how you can participate on our website.  Full Moon Paddle Bridgeton, NJ Friday, October 18, 5:30 - 7:30pm Join the American Littoral Society in South Jersey for a night of kayaking by the light of the full moon! Listen to the sounds of nighttime creatures and keep a look out for bats. Get more info and register on our website. Spooky Tales/Ghosts of Historic Fort Hancock Sandy Hook, NJ Friday, October 18, 7 - 9pm Thursday, October 24, 7 - 9pm Get into the Halloween Spirit on this moonlight walk around Historic Fort Hancock where ghosts have been known to linger. Two upcoming dates, register through the links below: Friday, Oct. 18 Thursday, Oct. 24 Marine Park Raptorama Brooklyn, NY Saturday, October 19, 2 - 4pm Meet at the Salt Marsh Nature Center to learn about the hawks and owls of Jamaica Bay. See some of these amazing raptors during a live demonstration and go on walks with experts to get a look at hawk species flying south for the winter. Get more info and register on our website. Chincoteague / Assateague Weekend Chincoteague, VA Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, November 17 Join the American Littoral Society for a Fall wildlife weekend along the Delmarva coast. See wild ponies, bald eagles, falcons, hawks, waterfowl and shorebirds galore during peak fall migration! Find more information and register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

What are Estuaries and How Can You Help Us Celebrate Them? New Jersey and New York Every year, during the third week of September, we celebrate National Estuaries Week—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical role estuaries play in our environment and our lives. Learn how you can help us recognize this week on our website. Top 5 Fascinating Discoveries from Summer Seining on Sandy Hook Sandy Hook, NJ Throughout the summer, the American Littoral Society hosted four sunset seining and two daytime seining events on Sandy Hook. Take a look at our favorite catches! Read more on our website. Littoral Society Joins 'Reel Into Fishing' Program for a Day Avalon, NJ The American Littoral Society Fish Tagging program recently joined the Reel Into Fishing program in Avalon, NJ for an exciting day of fishing and fluke tagging! Learn more on our website. Discover Marine Life Up Close with Seastreak Wildlife Cruises Highlands, NJ Thanks to a partnership between the American Littoral Society and Seastreak anyone can now embark on an adventure to witness whales, dolphins, seals and other wildlife in the waters around Sandy Hook, NJ and the New York/New Jersey Bight. Read more on our website. Watch Our Rain Garden Reel Southern NJ Starting in 2016, the American Littoral Society has been installing rain gardens throughout Millville, Vineland, and Bridgeton, New Jersey. They're used to teach local communities about water quality and improve the environment. Watch the video on our Facebook page. Learn More About NJPACT REAL Rules through Webinar NJ In case you missed it when it was live, we've posted a recording of our recent webinar on new development rules in New Jersey. Watch the video on our YouTube Channel. Littoral Society Works with Vineland School to Install Rain Garden  Vineland, NJ Construction of a new rain garden is currently underway at the Compass Academy Charter School in Vineland, NJ. The project area used to be a stormwater basin. But now, it will be the largest rain garden the American Littoral Society will oversee to date. Read more on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Sixth Annual Littorally Local Sunset Cruise Atlantic Highlands, NJ Friday, September 27, 5:30 - 8:30pm See the wonders of Sandy Hook Bay while supporting coastal conservation! Join us for our Sixth Annual Littorally Local Sunset Cruise out of Atlantic Highlands. The event will include dockside cocktails and appetizers onboard Teal Cruises' Festiva, followed by a sunset cruise on Sandy Hook Bay. Find more information and register on our website. Junior Ranger Angler: Learn Surf Fishing  Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, September 8, 10am - 2pm The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering again this summer to teach young people surf fishing on Sandy Hook. Children 11 and up are welcome with a supervising adult. Register on our website. Understanding NJ PACT REAL Rules Webinar  Livestream via Zoom and YouTube Monday, September 9, 7- 9pm Join our stormwater management partners to get an in-depth understanding of the newly proposed NJPACT Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rules. Get livestream info. Landscape Makeover: Rain Gardens 101 Webinar   via Zoom Tuesday, September 10, Noon - 1pm Learn how planting a small garden on your property can do wonders for local water quality, provide habitat for native pollinators, and turn the ecological desert, often referred to as “lawn,” into your very own miniature nature preserve. Register Online. Wild Edible Plant Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, September 11, 6 - 8pm Join the American Littoral Society for an excursion on Sandy Hook to find wild edible plants growing throughout the park. We will meet on the porch of Building 18 (Littoral Society HQ). Register on our website. International Coastal Cleanup Day Broad Channel, NY Saturday, September 21, 11am - 1pm Join the American Littoral Society's Northeast Chapter for our local cleanup at Sunset Cove to officially launch the New York State Beach Cleanup season and celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day. More info and signup with the NYS Beach Cleanup. Hike the Arverne Nature Preserve Far Rockaway, NY Saturday, September 21, 10am - 1pm Join the American Littoral Society for a hike through a new nature preserve on the Rockaway coast. RSVP on our website. Arverne Nature Preserve Fall Planting Far Rockaway, NY Sunday, September 22, 10am - 1pm Join the American Littoral Society for a volunteer planting event at the Arverne Nature Preserve. We will be planting a number of trees and shrubs to help beautify the new park and add wildlife habitat. More info and RSVP on our website . Ferry Talk & Tour with the Jamaica Bay Guardian  Manhattan, NY Thursday, September 26, 5 - 9pm Join us for a Rockaway Ferry talk and tour with Don Riepe, the American Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian, in conversation with environmental journalist Yessenia Funes. The tour begins at the Wall Street-Pier 11 ferry terminal and ends in the Rockaways at the Bungalow Bar. The event is hosted by the Holes in the Wall Collective. Find more info and sign-up via Eventbrite. Fall Pollinator Walk Broad Channel, NY Saturday, October 5, 10am - 1pm Join us for a digital slide program followed by a walk to look for monarch butterflies as well as many other species of butterflies, moths and other pollinators. Find more information and RSVP on our website. Cape May Fall Weekend Cape May, NJ Thursday, October 10 - Sunday, October 13 Join American Littoral Society naturalists Alexandra Kanonik and Michelle Rebilas for a fall wildlife weekend in gorgeous Cape May, NJ. Find more information and register on our website. Chincoteague / Assateague Weekend Chincoteague, VA Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, November 17 Join the American Littoral Society for a Fall wildlife weekend along the Delmarva coast. See wild ponies, bald eagles, falcons, hawks, waterfowl and shorebirds galore during peak fall migration! Find more information and register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

South Jersey R-Corps Brings "Critters, Creeks, and Coasts" to Library Millville, NJ The American Littoral Society's South Jersey R-Corps unit brought our Critters, Creeks and Coasts program to Millville, NJ in late July, as part of the Public Library's Summer Reading Program - "Adventure Begins at Your Library". See more photos on our Facebook page. Moth Sightings Abound During an Evening on Sandy Hook Sandy Hook, NJ On the last Friday night in July, moth admirers from across the tri-state joined the American Littoral Society in the Sandy Hook maritime forest to celebrate National Moth Week! Read more on our website. NY State Beach Cleanup Gets New Website  New York New website, same mission! International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICC) is Saturday, September 21 and the American Littoral Society is once again using that date as the official kickoff for the New York State Beach Cleanup program, which runs from August through December. Learn more and register on our website. Join a Littoral Society Sunset or Daytime Seining Adventure Sandy Hook, NJ During a recent seining excursion, we caught an abundance of local species that are common along the New Jersey coastline. We hosted about 25 participants, from adults to young children. Read more on our website. Learn Surf Fishing Skills with the Junior Angler Program Sandy Hook, NJ Do you have a child that is fascinated with fishing? Then the Junior Ranger Angler Surf Fishing Program on Sandy Hook could be the perfect way for them to learn the art of casting from a beach. It was for me! Read more on our website. Littoral Society Staff Offer Insight on Horseshoe Crab News Report  Delaware Bay, NJ The American Littoral Society's Toni Rose Tablante made an appearance in a story by CBS News Correspondent Conor Knighton, who visited New Jersey beaches along the Delaware Bay to learn about horseshoe crabs. His report aired on the CBS Sunday Morning show on August 11; watch it on the CBS News website. NJ Environmentalists Celebrate Release of New Development Rules Asbury Park, NJ Environmentalists, including representatives from the American Littoral Society, gathered on the boardwalk in Asbury Park in early August to celebrate publication by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection of proposed new guidelines for development along the Jersey Shore. Learn more on our Facebook page. 5th Annual Event Celebrates SAFE Delaware River Camden, NJ Upstream Alliance and the American Littoral Society recently hosted the 5th annual Floatopia! 80 floaters joined us and the Schooner North Wind on the Delaware River for a celebration of clean water and a swimmable, accessible, fishable, and equitable (SAFE) river! See More Pictures on our Facebook page. Neptune Aquatic Center Joins us for a Close Encounter with the Coast Sandy Hook, NJ The weather may not have been ideal (thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Debby moving up the Atlantic Coast), but we had a great time with the children from Neptune Aquatic Center who joined us on Sandy Hook for a Close Encounter with the Coast. See More Pictures on our Facebook page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Sunset Seining Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, August 10, 6 - 8pm Wednesday, August 21, 6 - 8pm Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast with a seining adventure at Horseshoe Cove! Two upcoming dates: Saturday, August 10, 6 - 8pm Wednesday, August 21, 6 - 8pm Daytime Seining Sandy Hook, NJ Friday, August 16, 11am- 1pm  Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast with some lunchtime seining. Wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Register on our website. 19th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival Broad Channel, NY Saturday, August 24, 10am - 2pm Join the Littoral Society and partners at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to explore the diversity of New York City’s shorebirds. Register on our website. Junior Ranger Angler: Learn Surf Fishing  Sandy Hook, NJ June through August The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering again this summer to teach young people surf fishing on Sandy Hook. Children 11 and up are welcome with a supervising adult. Sessions available on August 6 and 13. Register on our website. Annual Fluke Tagging Trip Atlantic Highlands, NJ Saturday, August 31, 7am - 2pm Join American Littoral Society Fish Tagging Director Emily McGuckin aboard the Mi-Jo II, for some inshore sport fishing and to learn about the fish tagging program. Register on our website. Sixth Annual Littorally Local Sunset Cruise Atlantic Highlands, NJ Friday, September 27, 5:30 - 8:30pm Join us for our Sixth Annual Littorally Local Sunset Cruise out of Atlantic Highlands. The event will include dockside cocktails and appetizers onboard Teal Cruises' Festiva, followed by a sunset cruise on Sandy Hook Bay. Find more information and register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Unleashing Young Explorers: Close Encounters Field Trips Sandy Hook, NJ The end of the school year and start of summer is a great time to look back on a season of the Littoral Society's Close Encounters field trips for students, scouts and recreation groups. Read more on our website. Horseshoe Crab Season is Over But You Can Still Join Us for Events Sandy Hook, NJ If you've ever visited one of Sandy Hook's bayside beaches during May or June, you've probably come across one of our favorite seasonal visitors, the slow-moving and strange-looking horseshoe crab. Read more on our website. Society's Delaware Technician Completes Horseshoe Crab Season Milford, DE Driving between beaches where Littoral Society restoration projects have been completed or future projects are planned, our conversation turned towards how the work we are doing - or want to be doing - can be most impactful and effective. Read more on our website. 400 Pounds of Trash Removed from Plumb Beach Brooklyn, NY On July 1, a small crew helped clean up Plumb Beach in Brooklyn, NY. After an hour of hard work, we removed 400 pounds of trash! Find more pics on our Instagram page. Littoral Society Joins City of Water Day at Coney Island Creek Park Brooklyn, NY We had a great time helping out our local community at Coney Island Creek Park on City of Water Day! See more pictures on our Instagram page. Jamaica Bay Program Director Talks Terrapins at Marine Park Brooklyn, NY The Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Program Director Alex Kanonik taught about terrapins and other turtles in New York City during a busy weekend. See more pictures on our Instagram page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Sunset Seining Sandy Hook, NJ Friday, July 12, 6 - 8pm Thursday, July 25, 6 - 8pm Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast with a seining adventure at Horseshoe Cove! Two upcoming dates: Friday, July 12, 6 - 8pm Thursday, July 25, 6 - 8pm Coney Island Beautification Project in Celebration of City of Water Day Brooklyn, NY Thursday, July 18, 5 - 7pm Join us for a morning of tree pit care in partnership with the Coney Island Beautification Project in Celebration of City of Water Day! RSVP on our website.  Junior Ranger Angler: Learn Surf Fishing  Sandy Hook, NJ June through August The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering again this summer to teach young people surf fishing on Sandy Hook. Children 11 and up are welcome with a supervising adult. Register on our website. Sunset Paddle on Sunset Lake Bridgeton, NJ Thursday, July 18, 5 - 7pm Join us for an evening of kayaking in South Jersey! First time paddlers welcome!. RSVP on our website. Morning Paddle on Sunset Lake  Bridgeton, NJ Saturday, July 20, 10am - Noon Join us for a morning of kayaking in South Jersey! First time paddlers welcome!. RSVP on our website.  Daytime Seining on Sandy Hook Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, July 21, 1 - 3pm Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast with some lunchtime seining at Horseshoe Cove! Register on our website.  Wingin' It Summer Bird Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Tuesday, July 23, 4 - 6pm Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for shorebirds, songbirds and anyone else on the Hook. Register on our website. Moth Night on Sandy Hook Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, July 24, 8 - 10pm Celebrate National Moth Week with the Littoral Society and get some hands-on learning about these incredible nocturnal creatures with moth expert Blaine Rothauser, Senior Ecologist, GZA GeoEnvironmental. Register on our website. Cape Ann Whale Watch Weekend Gloucester, MA Thursday, August 1 - Sunday, August 4 Join the Littoral Society for an extended whale watching weekend in the lovely town of Gloucester, MA on the Cape Ann peninsula. Register on our website. 19th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival Broad Channel, NY Saturday, August 24, 10am - 2pm Join the Littoral Society and partners at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to explore the diversity of New York City’s shorebirds. Register on our website. Annual Fluke Tagging Trip Atlantic Highlands, NJ Saturday, August 31, 7am - 2pm Join American Littoral Society Fish Tagging Director Emily McGuckin aboard the Mi-Jo II, for some inshore sport fishing and to learn about the fish tagging program. Register on our website. Sixth Annual Littorally Local Sunset Cruise Atlantic Highlands, NJ Friday, September 27, 5:30 - 8:30pm Join us for our Sixth Annual Littorally Local Sunset Cruise out of Atlantic Highlands. The event will include dockside cocktails and appetizers onboard Teal Cruises' Festiva, followed by a sunset cruise on Sandy Hook Bay. Find more information and register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Coastal Champions Honored at Members Day Sandy Hook, NJ Some special people were recognized as coastal champions at the Littoral Society's Members Day event on Saturday, June 22. Read more on our website. Spawning Season is Nearly Done But Horseshoe Crab Work Isn't Slaughter Beach, DE While the month of June typically sees a decrease in horseshoe crab spawning activity, our work in Delaware hasn’t slowed down at all! Read more on our website. Beautiful Red Knot Magnet Takes Flight for Members Day Sandy Hook, NJ Every year, the Littoral Society's Members Day is a chance to celebrate and show appreciation for our amazing community of supporters. This year, we're thrilled to unveil something new: a beach scene magnet featuring Red Knots and a horseshoe crab, painted by talented wildlife artist Carrie Smith! Read more on our website. Littoral Society Members Brave Heat for Fun-Filled Members Day Sandy Hook, NJ Dozens braved 90-plus temperatures on Saturday, June 22 to join us for Members Day. In addition to activities such as seining and a botany walk, attendees enjoyed food from Local Smoke BBQ, beer from Brooklyn Brewery, and the sweet sounds of the Magoo 2! See more pics on our Facebook page. Crowds Come Out for Jamaica Bay Horseshoe Crab Festival Broad Channel, NY More than 150 people joined us on Saturday, June 8 for the Annual Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Horseshoe Crab Festival! Find more pics on our Facebook page. Littoral Society Welcomes Fish Tagging Intern Sandy Hook, NJ The Littoral Society would like to welcome our new Fish Tagging Program intern, Jack Glassberg. Please say “Hello” when you see him at Sandy Hook! Read more on our website. Families Enjoy 2nd Annual Sunset on the Bay Fortescue, NJ The 2nd annual Sunset on the Bay delivered as promised, with plenty of good food, family fun, and a great light show to finish the evening. Find more pics on our Facebook page. Horseshoe Crabs and Red Knots Featured in Philly Mag  Delaware Bay A recent article in Philadelphia Magazine offers a great conclusion to this year's horseshoe crab tagging season. The article takes a deep dive into the story of horseshoe crabs and the shorebirds that rely on their eggs, along with insights from the Littoral Society's Executive Director Tim Dillingham. Read more in Philadelphia Magazine. Ocean View Resort Joins Coastal Champions Sponsor Program Sandy Hook, NJ The Littoral Society would like to thank our newest sponsor: Ocean View Resort Campground. Thank you for your partnership in protecting our coastal environment! If you or your company are interested in sponsoring the Littoral Society, please visit our website.   Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Slaughter Beach Horseshoe Crab Tagging Milford, DE Thursday, June 6, 7 - 10pm Our first volunteer tagging event at Slaughter Beach, DE went so well, we're doing it again! Sign up on our website. Sunset on the Bay Fortescue Beach, NJ Saturday, June 8, 5 - 8pm Join us at Fortescue Beach down in South Jersey for an evening of food, drinks, music, kids' crafts, seining, shorebirds, and horseshoe crabs! Sign up on our website. Jamaica Bay Horseshoe Crab Festival Broad Channel, NY Saturday, June 8, 10am - 1pm Join the Littoral Society and partners for a day of celebrating the annual coming ashore of horseshoe crabs. During the festival, you’ll get to see and hold a live horseshoe crab while learning about their important ecological and medicinal values. RSVP on our website. Junior Ranger Angler  Sandy Hook, NJ June through August The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering again this summer to teach young people surf fishing on Sandy Hook. Children 11 and up are welcome with a supervising adult. Register on our website. Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Walk Fortescue, NJ Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 - 8pm Join the American Littoral Society for an evening walk for all ages to learn about some of our oldest friends (445 million years old, that is). Register through our website.  Spring Jamaica Bay Task Force Meeting via Zoom Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 - 8:30pm The Jamaica Bay Ecowatcher’s and the American Littoral Society will be hosting the virtual Spring Jamaica Bay Taskforce Meeting. Find info on joining the meeting and topics of discussion through our website.  Sandy Hook Horseshoe Crab Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, June 20, 6:30 - 8pm Join the American Littoral Society for an evening walk at Sandy Hook where you can get up close with a living fossil! Register through our website.  Summer Solstice Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Friday, June 21, 6:30 - 8:30pm Celebrate the first day of summer and the longest day of the year with a stroll on the Hook. Register through our website.  2024 Members Day Celebration Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 22, 9am - 2pm If you are a current member, you should receive an email with a link to register online. If you do not receive a link, please email [email protected] to check your membership status. Members Day Used Gear/Clothing Drive Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 22, 9am - 2pm Please bring your clean, lightly-used field clothes and shoes to Members Day on Saturday, June 22 and we will distribute them to our Restoration Corps and summer interns.  Terrapin Stations with Marine Park Alliance Brooklyn, NY Sunday, June 23, 3 - 5pm Learn all about the amazing diamondback terrapin, (our favorite) Jamaica Bay reptile! Join the NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers, the Marine Park Alliance, and Alexandra Kanonik, terrapin expert and Jamaica Bay Program Director of the American Littoral Society. Find more info on our website. Wingin' It Summer Bird Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, June 27, 6 - 8pm Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for shorebirds, songbirds and anyone else on the Hook. Register on our website. Seastreak Whale Watching Cruises Highlands, NJ June through September 2024 Join us for a Seastreak whale watching cruise from now through September. The Littoral Society supplies a wildlife expert for these cruises to help with species identification and provide additional information about the animals spotted. Get tickets on the Seastreak website. Cape Ann Whale Watch Weekend Gloucester, MA Thursday, August 1 - Sunday, August 4 Join the Littoral Society for an extended whale watching weekend in the lovely town of Gloucester, MA on the Cape Ann peninsula. Register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Littoral Society's NE Chapter Spends May With Community Outreach, Education and Habitat Restoration Projects New York, NY May was a busy month for the Littoral Society's New York office. In addition to working on local community outreach, education and improving habitats across three Boroughs (the Bronx, Coney Island and Jamaica Bay/Rockaway), staff also completed a highly successful Spring excursion to the DelMarVa coast. Read more on our website. Horseshoe Crab Radio Tracking Station Set Up on Reeds Beach Middle Township, NJ In conjunction with Cellular Tracking Technologies (CTT) and the Cape May Part Science Center, the American Littoral Society installed on May 8 a radio tracking station and a series of nodes along the shore of Reeds in Middle Township, NJ. Read more on our website. Students and Community Volunteers Plant Dune Grass at South Jersey's Fortescue Beach Fortescue, NJ Students from Vineland High School and community volunteers celebrated Earth Day with the Littoral Society by participating in a Delaware Bay dune grass planting at Fortescue Beach in Cumberland County. Read more on our website. Littoral Society Extends Horseshoe Crab Experience to Delaware Milford, DE As awesome as the experiences of bearing witness to moonlight horseshoe crab spawning and paddling alongside Red Knots have been, the overwhelming feeling is that we are at a pivotal time for protecting these vulnerable coastal species. Read more on our website. Littoral Society Welcomes Coastal Education Interns Sandy Hook, NJ The Littoral Society would like to welcome our new Coastal Education Interns, Stella and Samantha. Our Education Interns will be helping deliver educational programs to people of all ages on Sandy Hook. Read more on our website. Shorebirds and Horseshoe Crab Studies on Delaware Bay 2024 Delaware Bay, NJ This week, Susan Linder and her team surveyed horseshoe crab egg densities on all the Delaware Bay beaches along the Cape May Peninsula. They found the densities of egg clusters equal to the seasonal high of the last few years – two weeks earlier than usual. Read more on our partner's website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Sandy Hook Horseshoe Crab Walks Sandy Hook, NJ Tuesday, May 7 and May 23, 6:30pm - 8pm Join the American Littoral Society for an evening walk at Sandy Hook to learn about some of our oldest friends. Two upcoming dates, register on our website: May 7 or May 23. Spring Bird Migration Walk at Jamaica Bay Queens, NY Saturday, May 11, 10am - 1pm Celebrate International Bird Migration Day by joining naturalist Don Riepe for a digital slide program followed by a walk to look for colorful spring warblers and other migrating birds during the peak migration time in NYC. Register on our website. Spring Surf Fishing Clinic Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, May 18 2 - 6pm Join the Littoral Society's Fish Tagging Director Emily McGuckin for hands-on instruction in the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach. Register on our website. 14th Annual Orchard Beach Clean-up & Clambake Pelham Bay, NY May 19, 9am - 3pm Spend the day in nature while protecting the Long Island Sound! Join Captain Mike’s Diving, City Island Oyster Reef, National Wildlife Federation, and the American Littoral Society for a family-friendly Coastal Cleanup Event. Sign up via Eventbrite. Wild Edible Plant Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Tuesday, May 21, 6pm - 8pm Join the American Littoral Society for an excursion on Sandy Hook to find wild edible plants growing throughout the park. Register on our website. Horseshoe Crab Expedition Milford, DE Thursday, May 23 thru Friday, May 24 Join the Littoral Society and Upstream Alliance for an event centered on the climax of the horseshoe crab spawning along the Delaware Bay, which is the trigger to a massive shorebird migration. Find more information on the Upstream Alliance website. Delaware Red Knot Festival Milford, DE Saturday, May 25, Noon - 4pm Join the Littoral Society and Upstream Alliance for an event on Slaughter Beach that will include horseshoe crab tagging, t-shirt making, fish seining, and bird watching field trips. Find more information on Facebook. Shore Walk: Shorebirds and Horseshoe Crabs Broad Channel, NY Sunday, May 26, 10am - 1pm Join Littoral Society naturalist Don Riepe for free walk on the beach to learn about horseshoe crabs, shorebirds and the natural spaces these animals call home in Jamaica Bay. Register on our website. Join Us for Horseshoe Crab Tagging New Jersey May and June The American Littoral Society is inviting volunteers to participate in our horseshoe crab tagging program. While we have reached capacity for Delaware Bay tagging dates, there are still opportunities available for tagging along the Shark River. Sign up on our website. Sunset on the Bay Fortescue Beach, NJ Saturday, June 8, 5 - 8pm Join us at Fortescue Beach down in South Jersey for an evening of food, drinks, music, kids' crafts, seining, shorebirds, and horseshoe crabs! Sign up on our website. Jamaica Bay Horseshoe Crab Festival Broad Channel, NY Saturday, June 8, 10am - 1pm Join the Littoral Society and partners for a day of celebrating the annual coming ashore of horseshoe crabs. During the festival, you’ll get to see and hold a live horseshoe crab and learn about their important ecological and medicinal values. RSVP on our website. 2024 Members Day Celebration Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 22,9am - 2pm If you are a current member, you should receive an email with a link to register online. If you do not receive a link, please email [email protected] to check your membership status.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

What is the State Plan and Why Does it Matter to the Coast? New Jersey Land use decisions in New Jersey are complicated now and likely to get even more difficult in the future. That's why the state needs an updated development plan. Read more on our website. Habitat Restoration Project Manager Talks Delaware Bay Work Cumberland County, NJ Listen in as our Habitat Restoration Project Manager Shane Godshall talks about horseshoe crabs and the Littoral Society's Delaware Bay restoration work with Cumberland County NJ Commissioner Victoria Groetsch-Lods, host of QBC TV22's Spotlight on Cumberland County. Watch the video on YouTube. Grasses in Classes Connects Students to the Coast Bradley Beach, NJ Beachgrasses in Classes is an incredible program that promotes community-based stewardship and helps students understand the important role that dunes play in protecting our coastline from storms and flooding. Read more on our website. Jamaica Bay Guardian Picked for 2024 Queens Power 100 Queens, NY Don Riepe, the American Littoral Society's indomitable Jamaica Bay Guardian, has been chosen as one of the 2024 Queens Power 100 by City & State NY!. Read more on our Facebook Page. Littoral Society Welcomes New Delaware Seasonal Technician Milford, DE The American Littoral Society would like to introduce you to Trevor Metz, our new Delaware Seasonal Technician. Trevor will be responsible for bringing our horseshoe crab outreach to Delaware from now until the end of June. Read more on our website. Bronx Students Study Habitat Along Long Island Sound Bronx, NY Recently, staff from the Littoral Society's Northeast Chapter and National Wildlife Federation took a field trip to Pelham Bay Park with students from the Comprehensive Model School Project 327 in the Bronx, NY. Read more on our website. NJ Needs Governor to Release New Land Use Rules New Jersey In January 2020, New Jersey's Governor announced a groundbreaking policy designed to help protect the state's residents, infrastructure, coastline, and environment in the face of looming climate threats. Four years later, those promises still haven't been turned into meaningful action. Read more on our website. Update on the Woodbridge Living Shoreline Project Woodbridge, NJ Get an update on the Littoral Society's living shoreline project in Woodbridge Township, NJ from our restoration team via Greenable Woodbridge, hosted by Township Manager Caroline Ehrlich on WoodbridgeTV. Watch video on YouTube. Students from Howell School Work on Dune Preservation Bradley Beach, NJ Recently, four students from an 8th grade science class at Howell Middle School South (Gavin, Sal, Brayden, and Ryan) completed a class project about the importance of dunes, protecting our shorelines, and how to communicate with adults and work together. Read more and watch video on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Wingin' It Spring Bird Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, April 11, 4:30 - 6:30pm Spring has sprung! So, grab your favorite adventure buddy and join the American Littoral Society for a spring bird walk on Sandy Hook. Register on our website. Rain Garden 101 Webinar via Zoom Wednesday, April 17, Noon and 7 pm Join the Littoral Society and our partners at the South Jersey Watersavers coalition for an introduction to nature-based solutions referred to as “green infrastructure” and learn how to build your own rain garden. Sign up on the SJ Watersavers website. Eco-Tours Aboard the Carefree Learner Sarasota, FL February 21 through April 10 Eco-tours aboard the Carefree Learner resume in February. Enjoy wildlife and a hands on experience around Sarasota Bay. Find more information on our website. Celebrate Earth Day with a Week of Environmental Events NY & NJ April 20 - 26 While Earth Day is Monday, April 22, the American Littoral Society will mark the occasion with a week of events that promise a range of opportunities for individuals to get involved and make a positive difference for the planet and the coast. Find more information on our website. Eco Fest with Surfrider Long Branch, NJ Saturday, April 20, 1 - 5pm  Join the American Littoral Society and Surfrider at The Whitechapel Projects for a local vendor and craft fair featuring live music, nonprofit tables, guest speakers, kids crafts, and more! Find more information on our website. Point Pleasant Earth Day Celebration Point Pleasant, NJ Saturday, April 20, Noon - 4pm  Littoral Society staff will join the Point Pleasant Borough Environmental Commission for an Earth Day Celebration at Riverfront Park. In addition to talking with visitors about our work we will also be recruiting volunteers for our Slade Dale Spruce Up the following day. Find more information on Facebook. Slade Dale Spruce Up Point Pleasant, NJ Sunday, April 21, 10am - 1pm Join us for annual maintenance on our living shoreline project at Slade Dale Sanctuary in Point Pleasant, NJ. In addition to adding recycled Christmas trees collected over the winter, volunteers will also help us install coir logs to help stabilize the shoreline. RSVP on our website. Dune Grass Planting at Fortescue Beach Fortescue, NJ Wednesday, April 24, 10am - Noon Honor Earth Week with by planting dune grass along the Delaware Bayshore with the American Littoral Society! RSVP on our website. Join Us for Horseshoe Crab Tagging New Jersey May and June The American Littoral Society is inviting volunteers to participate in our horseshoe crab tagging program. Tagging will take place on beaches along the Delaware Bay and Shark River. Find more information and sign up on our website. Assateague/Chincoteague Spring Weekend Chincoteague, VA Thursday - Sunday, May 2-5 Join American Littoral Society naturalists Don Riepe and Alexandra Kanonik for a Spring wildlife bonanza weekend along the Delmarva coast. Find more information and sign up on our website. Homeschool Family Fun Day Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, May 8, 10am - 2pm Join the American Littoral Society for the first ever Homeschool Family Fun Day on Sandy Hook! This is an opportunity for homeschool students and families in the area to mix and mingle while exploring and learning about the coastal environment. Find more information and sign up on our website. Save the Date: Sunset on the Bay Fortescue Beach, NJ Saturday, June 8, 5 - 8pm Join us at Fortescue Beach down in South Jersey for an evening of food, drinks, music, kids' crafts, seining, shorebirds, and horseshoe crabs! Keep an eye on our calendar for updates.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Littoral Society Recognizes Women Who Have Made an Impact on the Environment New York and New Jersey During Women's History Month the American Littoral Society is profiling women who have made a positive impact on the environment. Read more on our website. Littoral Society Restoration Team Pushes to Complete Work at Fortescue Fortescue, NJ With horseshoe crab spawning season fast approaching, the Littoral Society's restoration team have been pushing hard to complete our National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funded habitat restoration efforts in Fortescue, NJ. Read more on our website. We're Hiring: Seeking a Fish Tagging Intern for Summer 2024 Sandy Hook, NJ The Littoral Society's Fish Tagging Program is seeking an intern for Summer, 2024. Candidates should be energetic, dedicated, and detail-oriented individuals. Current undergraduate college students with marine science, ecology, environmental science or similar background may apply. Read more on our website. Littoral Society Staff Take Part in Coastal Conference at Monmouth U Long Branch, NJ Littoral Society staff recently attended the New Jersey Coastal Resilience Collaborative (NJCRC) 2024 Coastal & Climate Resilience Conference held at Monmouth University. Read more on our Facebook page. Littoral Society and Partners Clean Up Ft. Mott State Park Pennsville, NJ AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors partnered with New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites and the American Littoral Society for a clean up at Fort Mott State Park. Find more info and photos on Facebook. Littoral Advocates Take Coastal Conservation to DC Washington, DC Earlier this month, Littoral Society staff joined the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed's Hill Day in Washington, DC, where we advocated for clean water, habitat restoration, and environmental conservation in the Delaware River watershed and beyond. Find more info and photos on Facebook. NYC Students Plant Beach Grass at Coney Island Creek Park Brooklyn, NY The Littoral Society's New York office recently received 13 boxes filled with American Beach Grass culms from Church's Garden Center in Cape May, NJ. The beach grass was generously purchased by the National Wildlife Federation in preparation for a series of planting events that will involve hundreds of students from communities across NYC. Read more on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Seal & Bird Walk with Hunterdon County Queer Birders Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, March 2, 4 - 6pm Join the American Littoral Society & Hunterdon County Queer Birders for a sunset walk to learn all about our local bird and seal friends. Register on our website. Society Staff and Volunteer Meet and Greet Via Zoom Wednesday, March 6, 6:30-7:30pm Are you interested in volunteering with the Littoral Society this year? Please join us online for an evening of virtual mixing and mingling as we introduce our new volunteers to our organization's mission, work, and staff, while sharing more detail about our volunteer opportunities. Register on our website to receive Zoom info . Seal & Winter Waterfowl Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, March 10 and March 24 Our pinniped friends are back in town. If you'd like to learn more about them and local winter waterfowl, join the Littoral Society for a walk on Sandy Hook, NJ. Register on our website. Fort Mott Cleanup Pennsville, NJ Friday, March 15, 10am - Noon Join the Littoral Society and the AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors to help clean-up Fort Mott State Park in Salem County! Please bring shoes and clothes appropriate for picking up litter from the beach. Trash bags, pickers, and gloves will be provided. RSVP through this form. Sip N' Shuck at Raritan Yacht Club Perth Amboy, NJ Wednesday, March 20, 6 - 8pm Learn how to shuck oysters with the American Littoral Society and Barnegat Oyster Collective! Register on our website. Bridgeton Semi-Annual City Wide Cleanup Bridgeton, NJ Saturday, March 23, 9am - 1pm Join the Littoral Society and our partners at Gateway Community Action Partnership to help clean-up the Great city of Bridgeton! The Cohansey River flows through the city on its way to the Delaware Bay, and we need your help to keep it free of litter. Meet at the Gateway Warming Center (7 Washington St., Bridgeton, NJ) in the morning for instructions and supplies. Wingin' It Spring Bird Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, March 28, 4:30 - 6:30pm Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for an early spring bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for the return of Ospreys and shorebirds like American Oystercatcher, to the Hook. RSVP on our website. Early Spring Bird Migration Broad Channel, NY Saturday, March 30, 10am - 1pm Join Littoral Society naturalist and Jamaica Bay Guardian Don Riepe at the refuge visitor center for a slide program followed by a hike around the ponds and gardens to look for early spring birds, wildflowers, and wildlife. RSVP on our website. Seal & Bird Ecology Cruise with Seastreak Highlands, NJ Saturday's through March 2024 Join Littoral Society naturalists on a Seal and Bird Eco-Cruise aboard the Seastreak Ferry to explore the waters around Sandy Hook and learn more about the incredible history, geography, and ecology of this unique habitat. Get tickets through Seastreak. Eco-Tours Aboard the Carefree Learner Sarasota, FL February 21 through April 10 Eco-tours aboard the Carefree Learner resume in February. Enjoy wildlife and a hands on experience around Sarasota Bay. Find more information on our website. 1st Annual Lobster Ball Long Branch, NJ Thursday, April 25, 6 - 9pm New this year: In place of the Lobster Run we are excited to invite you to our first annual Lobster Ball. At the Lobster Ball, party goers can still support the Littoral Society’s coastal conservation work while dancing the night away. Get tickets and find more info on our website. Celebrate Earth Day with a Week of Environmental Events NY & NJ April 20 - 26 While Earth Day is Monday, April 22, the American Littoral Society will mark the occasion with a week of events that promise a range of opportunities for individuals to get involved and make a positive difference for the planet and the coast. Find more information on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Littoral Society Joins Effort to have Horseshoe Crabs Declared Endangered Species New York and New Jersey The American Littoral Society has joined more than 20 partners — led by the Center for Biological Diversity, and including the Humane Society and the American Bird Conservancy — to petition the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to list the horseshoe crab under the Endangered Species Act. Read more on our website. Society's SIDCI Program is Preparing for More in 2024 Sandy Hook, NJ While many things slow down during the winter months, the American Littoral Society's "Shuck It, Don't Chuck It!" Shell Recycling Program doesn’t go into hibernation. In fact, program staff are already doing the leg work for expanding the initiative, which is aimed at helping re-oyster New Jersey’s waters! Read more on our website. Fish Tagging Program will Introduce New Tags in 2024 Sandy Hook, NJ As the American Littoral Society Fish Tagging Program approaches its 1 millionth tagged fish, we decided it was time to try something new in 2024: dart tags! These tags are a great improvement, not only to the anglers who will be using them, but to the fish that they will be tagging. Read more on our website. Close Encounters with the Coast Field Trips Return in May New Jersey As the days grow longer and the warmth of spring envelopes the coastline, we're excited to announce the return of the American Littoral Society's "Close Encounters with the Coast" field trips. Read more on our website. Society Pilots Seal & Winter Waterfowl Field Trips Sandy Hook, NJ This winter, the American Littoral Society piloted new Seal & Winter Waterfowl Field Trips for schools and homeschool groups. Read more on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

For the Love of Birds Sunset Bird Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, February 14, 4 - 6pm Calling all love birds! Grab your sweetie and join us on Valentine's Day for a sunset bird walk on Sandy Hook. Register on our website. Seal & Winter Waterfowl Walks Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, February 18 and February 25 Our pinniped friends are back in town. If you'd like to learn more about them and local winter waterfowl, join the Littoral Society for walks on Sandy Hook, NJ starting on Sunday, January 7. Register on our website. Seal & Bird Ecology Cruise with Seastreak Highlands, NJ Saturday's through March 2024 Join Littoral Society naturalists on a Seal and Bird Eco-Cruise aboard the Seastreak Ferry to explore the waters around Sandy Hook and learn more about the incredible history, geography, and ecology of this unique habitat. Get tickets through Seastreak. Eco-Tours Aboard the Carefree Learner Sarasota, FL February 21 through April 10 Eco-tours aboard the Carefree Learner resume in February. Enjoy wildlife and a hands on experience around Sarasota Bay. Find more information on our website. South Jersey Landscape Makeover Webinars Via Zoom Wednesday, February 28, Noon or 7pm Join us for a virtual workshop to learn more about rain gardens and how you can build one at home. Sing up on the SJ Watersavers website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Make a Difference: Volunteer with the Littoral Society in 2024 New York and New Jersey Is your New Year's resolution to make a difference in 2024? If so, we'd love to have you as a volunteer helping us in our coastal conservation work. Read more on our website. Position Available: Part-time Delaware Bay Seasonal Technician  Mildford, DE The Littoral Society is seeking a part-time Seasonal Technician to work with the Delaware Bayshore Habitat Restoration Program to engage the public directly through community science monitoring, beach walks, shorebird viewing, public education workshops, and festivals. Read more on our website. Philip Silva Joins Society Board Sandy Hook, NJ The Littoral Society is honored to welcome Philip Silva, PhD, to our Board of Trustees. Read more on our website. Update on the Radio Tag Horseshoe Crab Study Delaware Bay, NJ In May of 2023, our partnership with the Cape May Point Science Center began, which allowed us to team up with Cellular Tracking Technologies to take our horseshoe crab research to the next level. Read more on our website. Littoral Society Welcomes New Development Assistant Sandy Hook, NJ The American Littoral Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Flood to the position of Development Assistant. He will work out of our Sandy Hook office. Read more on our website. Bird Watchers Enjoy Winter Weekend on Long Island Montauk, NY Just over 23 people joined the Littoral Society for our winter trip to Montauk, NY. While it was very cold and windy, participants managed to get out for some nice hikes and see a good number of birds. They also enjoyed a bit of snow. Read more and see additional pictures on our Facebook page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Donate Your Christmas Tree to Help Restore Slade Dale Sanctuary Point Pleasant, NJ Now to February 'Tis the season to recycle Christmas trees! For the third year in a row, the Littoral Society is collecting trees for use at our Slade Dale Sanctuary living shoreline project. Find info on our website. Seal & Winter Waterfowl Walks Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, January 7 and Saturday, January 20, 10am - Noon Our pinniped friends are back in town. If you'd like to learn more about them and local winter waterfowl, join the Littoral Society for walks on Sandy Hook, NJ starting on Sunday, January 7. Register on our website. Seal & Bird Ecology Cruise with Seastreak Highlands, NJ Saturday's through March 2024 Join Littoral Society naturalists on a Seal and Bird Eco-Cruise aboard the Seastreak Ferry to explore the waters around Sandy Hook and learn more about the incredible history, geography, and ecology of this unique habitat. Get tickets through Seastreak. Montauk Winter Weekend Montauk, NY Friday through Sunday, January 19-21 Join us for a trip to the eastern tip of Long Island during the quiet season (no crowds or traffic). It's also the peak birding time, with plenty of scoters, razorbills, loons, eiders, many species of ducks, to see. If we're lucky, we may even encounter a Snowy Owl. Register on our website. Wingin' It Winter Bird Walk  Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, January 21, 10am - Noon Experience the wonders of winter with the Littoral Society! Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for winter waterfowl, raptors, songbirds, and anyone else on the Hook. Register on our website. Sip 'N Shuck Long Branch, NJ Thursday, January 25, 5:30 - 7:30pm Learn how to shuck oysters with the American Littoral Society and Barnegat Oyster Collective at the White Chapel Projects in Long Branch, NJ! We will also discuss the importance of local aquaculture and hear first-hand from the oyster farmers themselves. Register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Littoral Society Receives Awards for Living Shoreline Project Neptune Township, NJ The American Littoral Society's South Riverside Drive living shoreline project in Neptune Township recently received two awards. In addition to being named as a 2023 New Jersey Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards (GEEA) winner, the project was selected by the Monmouth County Planning Board for a 2023 Merit Award. Read more on our website. Thank You for Your Support of the Littoral Society Sandy Hook, NJ Thank you for your strong support of the American Littoral Society in 2023 and your partnership in protecting our vibrant coastal communities of wildlife and people alike! We hope that you will continue your support this year-end. Your financial commitment to the Society will make a huge impact on our community: Donate. Commemorate Joining Us for the 2024 New Year's Day walks Fort Tilden, NY and Sandy Hook, NJ This year you can let people know that you started 2024 by walking with the American Littoral Society in NJ or NY by getting a commemorative beanie. These navy blue knit hats commemorate the walks we've been doing on Sandy Hook, NJ and Breezy Point, NY for the past 48 years. They will be available for purchase at the walks, which will start at 11 a.m. on January 1. Read more on our website. Join Us for Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walks and Cruises Highlands, NJ Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? How about joining the American Littoral Society for a Seal and Bird Ecology Cruise aboard Seastreak! The Seastreak cruises begin on Wednesday, December 27 and will continue through March. But if taking an excursion into Sandy Hook Bay isn't your thing, you can also join us on Sandy Hook itself for a series of Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walks starting on January 7. Read more on our website. Preala Jewels Announces Sponsorship of the Littoral Society New York City, NY The Littoral Society would like to thank our newest sponsor: Preala Jewels. Thank you for your partnership in protecting our coastal environment! If you or your company are interested in sponsoring the Littoral Society, please visit our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Wingin' It Winter Bird Walk  Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, December 2, 10am - Noon Experience the wonders of winter with the Littoral Society! Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for raptors, songbirds, and anyone else on the Hook. Register on our website. Dune Grass Planting with Surfrider Asbury Park, NJ Saturday, December 2, Noon - 2pm Join Jersey Shore Surfrider for dune grass planting in partnership with the American Littoral Society at Noon on Saturday, December 2 (rain date, Sunday, December 3). The event will be followed with Surfrider's 2023 Holiday Hangout & Volunteer Appreciation Night from 7 - 10 PM at Wild Air Beerworks in Asbury Park, NJ. Register on the Surfrider website. Wild Edibles Plant Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, December 10, 1 - 3pm Join the American Littoral Society for an excursion on Sandy Hook to find wild edible plants growing throughout the park. Be prepared to try some of the wild plants during the walk!. Register on our website. Northeast Chapter Holiday Party Broad Channel, NY Sunday, December 17, 5 - 9pm 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'. Find more information and RSVP on our website. New Year's Day Walks Sandy Hook, NJ and Fort Tilden, NY Monday, January 1, 11am  Ring in the New Year with a walk on the beach. Join the American Littoral Society at Sandy Hook, NJ or Ft. Tilden, NY for our 48th Annual New Year's Day walks! RSVP for either walk on our website. Montauk Winter Weekend Montauk, NY Friday through Sunday, January 19-21 Join us for a trip to the eastern tip of Long Island during the quiet season (no crowds or traffic). It's also the peak birding time, with plenty of scoters, razorbills, loons, eiders, many species of ducks, to see. If we're lucky, we may even encounter a Snowy Owl. Register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Educators in Vineland Explore Teaching in the Outdoors Vineland, NJ Teachers from Vineland, NJ's Compass Academy Charter School recently participated in a professional development workshop hosted by Littoral Society Director of Education Michelle Rebilas. The theme was “Teaching in the Outdoors” and it focused on using the Nature Center on their school grounds as an Outdoor Classroom for learning, exploration, and wellness. Read more on our website. Littoral Society Work with RiSC Plays Role in Recent Documentary Coney Island, NY Since 2020, the American Littoral Society has been a key partner working with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), New York City Schools and other partners on the Resilient Schools Consortium (RiSC) program. Recently, a short documentary about that work was shown at New York University. Read more on our website. SEACREATURES Podcast Focuses on Horseshoe Crabs Delaware Bay Tune into the "SEACREATURES Podcast: Episode 45" to hear the Littoral Society's Quinn Whitesall McHerron talk about the amazing world of horseshoe crabs. Listen on the Podcast Site. Paddling and Eco-Education Meet on Bridgeton, NJ Lake Bridgeton, NJ Twenty eighth graders from Bridgeton, NJ recently spent a day kayaking with the American Littoral Society. For some, it was their first-time paddling. Read more on our website. Reefs are Completed but Work Continues at Forked River Site Forked River Beach, NJ While the heavy lifting may be done at the Littoral Society's project in Forked River Beach, NJ, work at the site will continue for the foreseeable future. Read more on our website. ASMFC Maintains Female Horseshoe Crab Harvest Restrictions Through 2024 Delaware Bay Female horseshoe crabs in Delaware Bay will be protected for another year, according to a recent announcement from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). Read more on our website. Lenape Complete Purchase of South Jersey Nature Preserve Salem County, NJ We are happy to share that the Native American Advancement Corporation has succeeded in the goal of purchasing the Cohanzick Nature Reserve. Read more on our website. How the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and partnerships power landscape conservation Delaware River Basin, NJ Over the past two years, a critical funding source, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, has created tremendous opportunities to find, fund and further conservation work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) partners — states, federal agencies, Tribes, nonprofits and even private citizens. The American Littoral Society works with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on a number of projects including those focused on marsh restoration. Read more on the USFWS blog.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Enhanced Stormwater Management Webinar Via Zoom Friday, November 3, Noon - 1:30pm Join elected officials, planning board members, municipal professionals (engineers, lawyers, and planners), and Environmental Commission members for a webinar that will provide guidance on the new NJ stormwater ordinance. Register through the Watershed Institute. Wingin' It Fall Migration Bird Walk  Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, November 16, 3 - 5pm Fall migration is on! Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for raptors, shorebirds, songbirds, and anyone else on the Hook. Register on our website. Wonders of Fall Beach Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, November 18, 1 - 3pm Join us for a walk on the beaches of Sandy Hook to explore the wonders of Fall. Feel the crisp breeze and observe the changes that fall brings to the beaches and dunes systems, while learning about fall food sources that support winter wildlife and looking for signs of animals preparing for the colder months. Register on our website. Winter Waterfowl Workshop Broad Channel, NY Sunday, November 19, 10am - 1pm Join us for slide show focused on bird identification, followed by a hike around the East and West Ponds of Jamaica Bay, led by the Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian Don Riepe. Register on our website. New York State Beach Cleanup  New York August through December The annual New York State Beach Cleanup season is underway. Anyone can host or volunteer to be a part of the effort from August through December. For more info email  [email protected] or sign up online to join a beach cleanup.  Northeast Chapter Holiday Party Broad Channel, NY Sunday, December 17, 5 - 9pm 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'. Find more information and RSVP on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Recycled Shells Heading Back to Bay Sandy Hook, NJ After years of collecting shells, we're ready to return a significant amount of them to a New Jersey bay in what will be the American Littoral Society's first use of recycled shells in a major restoration project. Read more on our website. Attendees Enjoy a Visual Buffet at Cape May Wildlife Weekend Cape May, NJ A rainy Saturday didn't dampen spirits or wash out activities during the Littoral Society's 2023 Fall Cape May Wildlife Weekend on October 12-15. Read more on our website. Stormy Weather Doesn't Stop 5th Annual Littorally Local Highlands, NJ It might have been too rainy for a sunset cruise on Friday, September 29, but not for a party. So we moved the 5th Annual Littorally Local event into the Seastreak Terminal in Highlands, NJ. Read more on our website. Jamaica Bay Raptorama Broad Channel, NY Sunday, October 15, was a great day for a festival of Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, and Owls! More than 100 people attended this special event at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. If you missed it, join us for Raptorama Part II on Sunday, October 29 from 2-4 pm at the Saltmarsh Nature Center in Marine Park, Brooklyn. See more pictures on Facebook.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Monarch Mania Fort Tilden, NY Sunday, October 8, 10am - 2pm Join the Littoral Society and partners for a festival celebrating monarch butterflies and other pollinators like moths, bees, and birds! This event will be fun for adults and kids alike. RSVP on our website. Hawk Watch Fort Tilden, NY Sunday, October 8, 10am - Noon Join Don Riepe, the American LIttoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian, for a free hike along the beach, dunes, and woods at Fort Tilden to visit the hawk watch platform. RSVP on our website. Cape May Fall Weekend Cape May, NJ Thursday, October 12 - Sunday, October 15 Join the American Littoral Society for a fall wildlife weekend in gorgeous Cape May, NJ. Come along as we look for migrating raptors, shorebirds, pollinators, whales and dolphins. We'll even spend one evening with our eyes on the stars. Register on our website. Jamaica Bay Raptorama Broad Channel, NY Sunday, October 15, 10am - Noon Meet some of the hawks and owls of Jamaica Bay during a live demonstration and go on walks with experts to get a look at hawk species flying south for the winter. RSVP on our website. Spooky Tales - Ghosts of Historic Fort Hancock Sandy Hook, NJ Friday, October 20, 7 - 9pm Friday, October 27, 7 - 9pm Get into the Halloween Spirit with moonlit walks around Historic Fort Hancock, where ghosts have been known to linger. One of the Littoral Society's most popular annual events. Two dates available: Register for October 20 Register for October 27 Get an Authentic Spooky Walk T-Shirt in Purple or Gray Fort Hancock, NJ   Take a little piece of the spookiness home with you by purchasing a Spooky Walk t-shirt through our Bonfire shop. The shirt's design (Littoral Logo on front and the image above on the back) is custom artwork by the extremely talented Colleen Kong-Savage! Marine Park Raptorama Marine Park, NY Saturday, October 21, 2pm - 4pm Meet some of the hawks and owls of Jamaica Bay during a live demonstration and go on walks with experts to get a look at hawk species flying south for the winter. RSVP on our website. Community Coastal Cleanup Day The Bronx, NY Saturday, October 21, 11am - 2pm Join the National Wildlife Federation and American Littoral Society for a community coastal cleanup day in the Bronx, NY. Refreshments and snacks will be provided as will grabbers, gloves, and garbage bags. This is a family-friendly fall event to beautify the community! Funding provided by the Long Island Sound Futures Fund. Please RSVP. Spooky Cemetery Bird Walk Atlantic Highlands, NJ Wednesday, October 25, 5 - 7pm Join “bird nerd” and Littoral Society Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara for a Spooky Cemetery Bird Walk, just in time for Halloween. Gather 'round as we look for birds and listen for owls as the sun goes down over the graveyard. Register on our website. Creepy Coast Walk Heislerville, NJ Friday, October 27, 6:30 - 8:30pm Join the staff of the American Littoral Society's Delaware Bayshore office for a nighttime walk through the marsh and out to Thompsons Beach, guided only by the light of the moon. RSVP on our website. New York State Beach Cleanup  New York August through December The annual New York State Beach Cleanup season is underway. Anyone can host or volunteer to be a part of the effort from August through December. For more info: email [email protected] or sign up online to join a beach cleanup. Chincoteague/Assateague Fall Weekend  Virginia November 2-5 Join the American Littoral Society for a Fall wildlife weekend along the Delmarva coast. See wild ponies, bald eagles, falcons, hawks, waterfowl and shorebirds galore during peak fall migration! Register on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Littoral Society Opposes Beach Closures Sandy Hook, NJ As the 2023 Summer season came to a close, conflict arose again over public access to beaches at two locations in New Jersey. The American Littoral Society has repeatedly challenged entities attempting to limit public access while also helping to develop state laws that define what constitutes meaningful access. Read more on our website. Shell Recycling Alert: 1 Millionth Shell Collected Sandy Hook, NJ Recently the "Shuck It, Don't Chuck It!" program, the American Littoral Society's shell recycling initiative, collected its millionth shell. That shell also brought our overall total of shells recycled to nearly 37,000 pounds this year and 65 tons since the program launched in 2015. Read more on our website. New York State Beach Cleanup Begins With Volunteer Events New York On Saturday, September 16, the Northeast Chapter of the Littoral Society kicked off the 38th Annual New York State Beach Cleanup (NYSBC) season by hosting a beach cleanup just north of Broad Channel, NY. On the same day, NYSBC volunteers gathered at dozens beaches around the state. Read more on our website. Wading into Reef Monitoring at Restored Delaware Bay Beaches Delaware Bay, NJ The Littoral Society has been restoring horseshoe crab habitats along the New Jersey side of the Delaware Bay since Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012. The work also includes biological assessments at some beaches to help document how the work is affecting the restoration site and aquatic creatures.The 2023 reef biodiversity monitoring season recently began. Read more on our website. Tracking Horseshoe Crab Migration in the Delaware Bay Millville, NJ This year's horseshoe crab tagging season was one to remember. Coming on the heels of a successful campaign to protect Delaware Bay horseshoe crabs from harvesting, it not only saw hundreds of volunteers turn out to tag thousands of crabs, but also brought the Littoral Society a new partnership that will help us take our work for these living fossils to another level. Read more on our website. Delaware Bayshore Update: R-Corps Wraps Summer Season; New Rain Garden Installed Vineland, NJ The turn of the season is a good opportunity to recap some of the summer work from the Littoral Society's Delaware Bayshore office including the accomplishments of the dedicated R-Corps interns and the unveiling of a new rain garden at an elementary school in Vineland, NJ. Read more on our website. Annual Fluke Tagging Trip Reveals Bounty of Marine Life Atlantic Highlands, NJ The sun was shining on Sunday, August 27, and the sea breeze whispered secrets of adventure as 31 eager anglers gathered on board the Mi-Jo 2 for the American Littoral Society's Annual Fluke Tagging Trip. The day delivered some unforgettable memories and contributed to the sustainable fishing efforts of our fish tagging program. Read more on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Migration Celebration Manhattan, NY Saturday, September 9,  10:30am - 12:00pm Join the American Littoral Society and partners in Battery Park City to celebrate the creatures that migrate through the city at this time of year. The morning will feature a host of activities presented by several guest environmental organizations working to make our city more sustainable to migrators. Please RSVP through Eventbrite. Landscape Makeover Training Webinars via Zoom Tuesday, September 12, Sessions at Noon & 7pm  Wednesday, September 20, Sessions at Noon & 7pm  Join us for a virtual workshop to learn more about rain gardens and how you can build one at home! Find more information and register on the South Jersey Watersavers website.  Sunset Seining Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, September 13, 6-8 pm Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast. After a short talk on the Society’s front porch, we will drive over to Horseshoe Cove on Sandy Hook Bay for a seining adventure. Register on our website.  NJ MS4 Stormwater Permit Workshop Bridgeton, NJ Friday, September 15, 10 am - 2 pm The American Littoral Society and partners are hosting a workshop that focuses on Updates to the New Jersey MS4 Stormwater Permit process. Get more info and sign up through our website. International Coastal Cleanup Day/New York State Beach Cleanup  New York August through December International Coastal Cleanup Day aims to raise awareness about the problems that plastic pollution pose to our shorelines, our health, and our wildlife. It also marks the unofficial start of the annual New York State Beach Cleanup season. Anyone can host or volunteer to be a part of the effort from August through December. For more info: email [email protected] or sign up online to join a beach cleanup. North Channel Bridge Cleanup  Queens, NY Saturday, September 16, Noon - 3pm Join the Littoral Society's Northeast Chapter for our local cleanup to officially launch the New York State Beach Cleanup season. It will take place in the afternoon at the North Channel Bridge on Crossbay Blvd. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect. Junior Angler Program  Sandy Hook, NJ NEW DATE ADDED: Saturday, September 16, 8am - Noon The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach young people surf fishing on Sandy Hook. All skill levels are welcome for these free sessions. Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided. Children 11 and up are welcome with a supervising adult. New date added; register your participating child on our website. Wingin' It Fall Migration Bird Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, September 20, 5-7 pm Fall migration is on! Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for raptors, shorebirds, songbirds, warblers, and anyone else who has returned to the Hook. Register on our website. Monarch Mania Fort Tilden, NY Saturday, September 23, 10am - Noon Join the Littoral Society and partners for a festival celebrating monarch butterflies and other pollinators like moths, bees, and birds! This event will be fun for adults and kids alike. Register on our website. WHERE IT FLOODS: Climate Week Film Premiere Manhattan, NY Saturday, September 23, Doors open at 1:30pm Join the National Wildlife Federation during Climate Week 2023 for a premiere screening and panel discussion about climate education and community resilience in Coney Island with students, teachers and partners featured in the film. Alexandra Kanonik, the Littoral Society's Northeast Chapter Director, will be a panelist for the discussion. Seating is limited; please RSVP through Eventbrite. Littorally Local Sunset Cruise Atlantic Highlands, NJ Friday, September 29, 5:30-8:30 pm Only 30 tickets remain for our Littorally Local Sunset Cruise, so get yours now! The fifth annual event will include dockside cocktails and appetizers onboard Teal Cruises' Festiva, followed by a sunset cruise on Sandy Hook Bay. Get tickets on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

R-Corps Interns Seine in Delaware Bay  Reeds Beach, NJ We had an excellent morning seining at Reeds Beach in Cape May County, NJ with our Restoration Corps! We found American eels, a juvenile black drum, blue claw crabs, and so much more! See reel on our Instagram page. National Experts Weigh in on Vision for a Swimmable Delaware Philadelphia, PA Last fall, Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development held a hearing on how the region’s waterways are faring, how the city could be taking advantage of federal infrastructure funding to improve the water quality of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers for public recreational use, and what we can learn from the experience of other urban waterways. Read more on our Facebook Page. The Littoral Society is Proud to Partner with the Barnegat Oyster Collective Barnegat, NJ New Jersey was once the center of the oyster world. Billions were harvested from the state's bays and estuaries until they all but disappeared in the early 1900s, thanks to over-harvesting, pollution and disease. But New Jersey oysters have been making a comeback recently, thanks to oyster farmers like our partners at the Barnegat Oyster Collective. Read more on our Facebook page. Working with Biodegradable Materials to find a Better Shell Bag Wilmington, DE We recently spent a day with staff from Rutgers University's Haskin Shellfish Research Lab and the US Fish and Wildlife Service at the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary's shell recycling center. Why? To find a better bag for use in living shoreline projects! Read more on our Facebook page. Littoral Society Joins Kid's Corner at LBT Field Station  Beach Haven, NJ Fostering marine science interest and inquiry in curious young minds is one of the most fun and rewarding things we do at the American Littoral Society. Long Beach Township Marine Field Station is one of our favorite places to do that - after all, it's a classroom only steps from the sand and water of Barnegat Bay. Recently we took part in a Kid's Corner focused on helping little field scientists observe and document critters from the bay. Read more on our Facebook page. Coastal Education Intern becomes New Education Coordinator Sandy Hook, NJ This summer Audrey Litto joined the Littoral Society as a Coastal Education Intern. She recently transitioned to her new role as an Education Coordinator working out of the Sandy Hook office. Read her bio on our website. Hundreds Attend 18th Annual Shorebird Festival at the Jamaica Bay Refuge Queens, NY More than 400 people turned out on Saturday, August 19 to celebrate the diversity of New York City’s shorebirds at the 18th Annual Shorebird Festival at the Jamaica Bay Refuge. Read more on our website. Jamaica Bay Guardian Featured in Photo Exhibit Queens, NY Don Riepe isn't just the Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian, he's also a remarkable photographer who has focused his cameras on the bay for the past four decades. His work was recently featured in an exhibit at Resorts World Casino in Queens, NY. A closing reception will be held Sunday, August 27 from 1 - 3pm. Read more in The Wave newspaper.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Daytime Seining Sandy Hook, NJ Friday, August 11, 11 am-1 pm  Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast. After a short talk on the Society’s front porch, we will drive over to Horseshoe Cove on Sandy Hook Bay for a seining adventure. Register on our website.  “Wildlife and Nature in NYC” - 40 years of photography by Don Riepe Queens, NY Friday, August 11, 2 - 4pm Don Riepe, the Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian, has been taking photos in and around Jamaica Bay for 40 years. His photographs will be featured during the month of August at the Red Wall Gallery (2nd floor) in the Resorts World Casino in Queens, NY. An opening reception will be held Friday, August 11 from 2 - 4 p.m. More info on our website. Chat With a Scientist: Marine Exploration Series Online Sunday, August 13, Noon-1 pm  The “Chat with a Scientist” series offers hour-long, interactive webinars that give STEM professionals the opportunity to speak with students about their paths into STEM, the work they currently do, and answer live questions. On Sunday, August 13, the scientist will be Alexandra Kanonik, Director of the Northeast Chapter of the Littoral Society. Register through the NY Academy of Sciences website. Sunset Seining Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, August 16, 6-8 pm Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast. After a short talk on the Society’s front porch, we will drive over to Horseshoe Cove on Sandy Hook Bay for a seining adventure. Register on our website.  South Jersey Moth Night Bridgeton, NJ Friday, August 18, 8-10 pm  Join moth expert Blaine Rothauser for a hands-on, interactive session identifying moths, while learning why they are important to our environment and what you can do to support moths found in New Jersey. Register on our website.  18th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival Broad Channel, NY Saturday, August 19, 10 am– 2 pm Join the American Littoral Society, New York City Audubon Society, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, and Gateway National Recreation Area to explore the diversity of New York City’s shorebirds. Meet at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center for a hike to the East Pond with our resident and visiting shorebird experts. More info and register on our website. Big Brook Preserve Fossil Trip Colts Neck, NJ Sunday, August 20, 10 am-3 pm  Join Littoral Society Northeast Chapter Director Alexandra Kanonik for an easy exploration of the pebble beaches of Big Brook Preserve: a local freshwater stream known locally to have great examples of fossil deposits from the the Late Cretaceous period. Space is limited; register on our website. Wingin' It Summer Bird Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Monday, August 21 5-7 pm Summer birding at its finest! Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Littoral Society Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for shorebirds, songbirds, and anyone else on the Hook.. Register on our website. Sip N' Shuck at Shore Fresh Seafood Market Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Tuesday, August 22, 5:30-7:30 pm  Learn how to shuck oysters with the American Littoral Society and Cape May Salt Oyster Farms! We will also discuss the importance of local aquaculture and hear first-hand from the oyster farmers themselves. Register on our website. Junior Angler Program  Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, August 3, 9 am-1 pm Saturday, August 26, 2 - 6 pm The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach young people surf fishing on Sandy Hook. All skill levels are welcome for these free sessions. Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided. Children 11 and up are welcome with a supervising adult. Two dates in August; register your participating child on our website. Fluke Tagging Trip Atlantic Highlands, NJ Sunday, August 27, 7 am-2 pm Join American Littoral Society Fish Tagging Director Emily McGuckin aboard the Mi-Jo II for some inshore sport fishing and to learn about our fish tagging program! Sign up through our website. NJ MS4 Stormwater Permit Workshop Bridgeton, NJ Friday, September 15, 10 am-2 pm The American Littoral Society and partners are hosting a workshop that focuses on Updates to the New Jersey MS4 Stormwater Permit process. Get more info and sign up through our website. International Coastal Cleanup Day/New York State Beach Cleanup  New York Saturday, September 16 International Coastal Cleanup Day aims to raise awareness about the problems that plastic pollution pose to our shorelines, our health, and our wildlife. It also marks the unofficial start of the annual New York State Beach Cleanup season. Anyone can host or volunteer to be a part of the effort from August through December. Sign up online. TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Littorally Local Sunset Cruise Atlantic Highlands, NJ Friday, September 29, 5:30-8 pm We are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for our Littorally Local Sunset Cruise. The fifth annual event will include dockside cocktails and appetizers onboard Teal Cruises' Festiva, followed by a sunset cruise on Sandy Hook Bay. Get tickets on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Littoral Society Receives Grant for Story-Gathering Project Camden, NJ The American Littoral Society is honored to be named one of the New Jersey Council of the Humanities Spring 2023 grant recipients. The incubation grant will support “River Relationships,” a story-gathering project focused on Camden residents’ experiences in relation to pollution of the Delaware River. Read more on our website. Society Wraps First Year of Environmental Stewardship Program Bridgeton, NJ This Spring, 9th and 10th grade students in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources classes at Bridgeton, NJ's Cumberland Regional High School planted 1000 native pollinator plants, creating a 1-acre pollinator habitat on their school grounds. Read more on our website. Littoral Society Concludes Exciting Crab Tagging Season Delaware Bay, NJ The American Littoral Society has wrapped up another horseshoe crab season on the Delaware Bay and it was an eventful one. Learn more on our website. Marshing Towards Resilience Coastal New Jersey Coastal conservation nonprofits like the American Littoral Society have been working to identify practical, nature-based solutions to restore and protect salt marshes in New Jersey. Read more on our website. Shell Recycling Program Exceeds 32-Tons Sandy Hook, NJ Summer is always the busy season for the Littoral Society's Operation Oyster and Shuck It, Don't Chuck It! shell recycling programs. More people at Jersey Shore restaurants means there are many more shells to be collected. But we're also busy with public events designed to highlight both the importance of shell recycling and the importance of local aquaculture. Read more on our website. FLOATOPIA! Celebrates 4th Year Floating on the Delaware River Camden, NJ FLOATOPIA!, which is co-hosted by the Littoral Society, focuses attention on the importance of the Delaware River to the Camden and Philadelphia communities - while beating the drum for a swimmable, accessible, fishable, and equitable Delaware River - was attended by 100 floaters and many more listeners. Find more pictures and info on Facebook. Restoration Project Focus of Bayshore Center Talk Port Norris, NJ Littoral Society Habitat Restoration Manager Shane Godshall recently spoke at the Bayshore Center at Bivalve about our ongoing restoration project at the mouth of the Maurice River. Learn more on our Facebook page. Students Join Littoral Society Staff for Sandy Hook Adventure Sandy Hook, NJ On July 13, students from the Timothy Christian School K-5 Summer Quest joined us for a field trip on Sandy Hook. They learned about horseshoe crabs, did a shell scavenger hunt, and went seining. More info and pictures on Facebook. Littoral Society Turtle Whisperer Joins Walk at Marine Park Brooklyn, NY The Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Program Director Alexandra Kanonik (aka @nyc_turtle_whisperer on Instagram) joined staff from NYC Parks, the Marine Park Alliance and Jamaica Bay-Rockway Parks Conservancy for a turtle walk at Marine Park in late June. Find more pictures on Facebook. Menantico Preserve Grows with Acquisition of New Land Millville, NJ The Menantico Preserve in Cumberland County, NJ just grew significantly, thanks to a public-private partnership that included New Jersey Conservation Foundation, the American Littoral Society and the County. Read more on our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Pine Barrens Kayak Trip Chatsworth, NJ Friday, July 7, 9 am-3 pm  Join the American Littoral Society and Mick’s Pine Barrens Canoe and Kayak Rental for an exciting day on the tea-colored waters of the Pine Barrens! Sign up through our website. Sunset Seining on Sandy Hook Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, July 12 and 26, 6-8 pm  Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast. Participants are invited to help pull our 40-foot seine net through the bay, and experience the excitement of learning about the fish and other critters caught! Sign up for July 12 Sign up for July 26 Jamaica Bay Festival Jamaica Bay, NY Saturday, July 15, 10 am-1 pm Celebrate City of Water Day with the Jamaica Bay Festival! Join the Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian Don Riepe on a leisurely kayak trip on the bay. This is a partnership program with the Jamaica Bay – Rockaway Parks Conservancy. Two paddling sessions; paddling participants must register.. Junior Angler Program  Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, July 20, 4-8 pm The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach young children surf fishing on Sandy Hook. All skill levels are welcome for these free sessions. Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided. Children 11 and up are welcome with a supervising adult. Register your participating child on our website. Delaware Bay Sip 'N Shuck Port Norris, NJ Thursday, July 20, 6-8 pm Learn how to shuck oysters with the American Littoral Society and Cape May Salt Oyster Farms! Register on our website. Moth Night on Sandy Hook Sandy Hook, NJ Friday, July 21, 8:30-10 pm Join moth expert Blaine Rothauser for a hands-on, interactive session identifying moths, while learning why they are important to our environment and what you can do to support moths found in New Jersey. Register on our website. Wingin' It Summer Bird Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, July 23, 6-8 pm Summer birding at its finest! Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for shorebirds, songbirds, warblers, and anyone else who has returned to the Hook. Register on our website. Baseball & Fireworks with the BlueClaws Lakewood, NJ Friday, July 28, 7:05 pm The American Littoral Society is going to a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game. We'd love for you to join us for this family fun event! Purchase tickets on the BlueClaws website.  Cape Ann Whale Watch Weekend Gloucester, MA Thursday thru Sunday, August 3-6  Join the Littoral Society for a whale watch weekend in the lovely town of Gloucester, MA on the Cape Ann peninsula! Sign up through our website. Moth Night on Sunset Lake Bridgeton, NJ Friday, August 11, 8-10 pm  Join moth expert Blaine Rothauser for a hands-on, interactive session identifying moths, while learning why they are important to our environment and what you can do to support moths found in New Jersey. Registration available soon. Fluke Tagging Trip Atlantic Highlands, NJ Sunday, August 27, 7 am-2 pm Join American Littoral Society Fish Tagging Director Emily McGuckin aboard the Mi-Jo II for some inshore sport fishing and to learn about our fish tagging program! Sign up through our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Pine Barrens Kayak Trip Chatsworth, NJ Friday, July 7, 9 am-3 pm  Join the American Littoral Society and Mick’s Pine Barrens Canoe and Kayak Rental for an exciting day on the tea-colored waters of the Pine Barrens! Sign up through our website. Sunset Seining on Sandy Hook Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, July 12 and 26, 6-8 pm  Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast. Participants are invited to help pull our 40-foot seine net through the bay, and experience the excitement of learning about the fish and other critters caught! Sign up for July 12 Sign up for July 26 Jamaica Bay Festival Jamaica Bay, NY Saturday, July 15, 10 am-1 pm Celebrate City of Water Day with the Jamaica Bay Festival! Join the Littoral Society's Jamaica Bay Guardian Don Riepe on a leisurely kayak trip on the bay. This is a partnership program with the Jamaica Bay – Rockaway Parks Conservancy. Two paddling sessions; paddling participants must register.. Junior Angler Program  Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, July 20, 4-8 pm The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach young children surf fishing on Sandy Hook. All skill levels are welcome for these free sessions. Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided. Children 11 and up are welcome with a supervising adult. Register your participating child on our website. Delaware Bay Sip 'N Shuck Port Norris, NJ Thursday, July 20, 6-8 pm Learn how to shuck oysters with the American Littoral Society and Cape May Salt Oyster Farms! Register on our website. Moth Night on Sandy Hook Sandy Hook, NJ Friday, July 21, 8:30-10 pm Join moth expert Blaine Rothauser for a hands-on, interactive session identifying moths, while learning why they are important to our environment and what you can do to support moths found in New Jersey. Register on our website. Wingin' It Summer Bird Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, July 23, 6-8 pm Summer birding at its finest! Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for shorebirds, songbirds, warblers, and anyone else who has returned to the Hook. Register on our website. Baseball & Fireworks with the BlueClaws Lakewood, NJ Friday, July 28, 7:05 pm The American Littoral Society is going to a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game. We'd love for you to join us for this family fun event! Purchase tickets on the BlueClaws website.  Cape Ann Whale Watch Weekend Gloucester, MA Thursday thru Sunday, August 3-6  Join the Littoral Society for a whale watch weekend in the lovely town of Gloucester, MA on the Cape Ann peninsula! Sign up through our website. Moth Night on Sunset Lake Bridgeton, NJ Friday, August 11, 8-10 pm  Join moth expert Blaine Rothauser for a hands-on, interactive session identifying moths, while learning why they are important to our environment and what you can do to support moths found in New Jersey. Registration available soon. Fluke Tagging Trip Atlantic Highlands, NJ Sunday, August 27, 7 am-2 pm Join American Littoral Society Fish Tagging Director Emily McGuckin aboard the Mi-Jo II for some inshore sport fishing and to learn about our fish tagging program! Sign up through our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Bridgeton Family Day of Service Bridgeton, NJ Saturday, June 3, 10 am-1 pm Join the American Littoral Society, Gateway Community Action Partnership, and United Advocacy Group in the SouthEast Gateway Community for Family Day of Service. Bring your family and friends for a fun day of planting, painting, kids’ activities, and trash clean ups. Please register so we know how many will attend. This event was rescheduled from May 20. Sandy Hook Horseshoe Crab Walks Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, June 4 and 18, 6:30-8 pm Join the American Littoral Society for two upcoming evening horseshoe crab walks on Sandy Hook. Walks are set for Sunday, June 4 and June 18 at 6:30 p.m. Register now! Jamaica Bay Horseshoe Crab Walk Broad Channel, NY Sunday, June 4, 9-11 am Join Littoral Society Jamaica Bay Guardian Don Riepe for a morning walk along Jamaica Bay to to learn about some of our oldest friends, 445 million years old that is!!! Register on our website. Wingin' It Late Spring Bird Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Tuesday, June 6, 4-6 pm Sandy Hook in June is a dream! Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for shorebirds, songbirds, warblers, and anyone else who has returned to the Hook. Register on our website. Sunset on the Bay Fortescue, NJ Saturday, June 10, 5 - 8pm Join us along the Delaware Bayshore to celebrate spring migration! Fortescue beach is home to one of the American Littoral Society’s restoration projects, which serves to keep sand on the beach and create ideal habitat for horseshoe crabs and migratory shorebirds. Get more information and register on our website. Peak Bloom Walk Brooklyn, NY Saturday, June 10, 11am - 1pm Join naturalists from the American Littoral Society and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for a casual walk to explore the relics of our natural heritage and learn about native flowering plants. Get more information and reserve a spot. Junior Angler Program  Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, June 11, 1-5 pm Friday, June 30, 4-8 pm The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach young children surf fishing on Sandy Hook. As part of the program, we will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach. Additional events will be held through August. Register for June 11 event or the June 30 event. Find other upcoming dates on our website. Jamaica Bay Task Force Meeting via Zoom Tuesday, June 13, 6:30-8:30 pm The Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers and the American Littoral Society will be hosting the spring Jamaica Bay Taskforce Meeting. Join the meeting via Zoom. Sip 'N Shuck at Shore Fresh Seafood Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Tuesday, June 20, 6-8 pm Learn how to shuck oysters with the American Littoral Society and Barnegat Oyster Collective! Register on our website. Summer Solstice Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Wednesday, June 21, 6:30pm - 8pm Celebrate the first day of summer and the longest day of the year with a stroll on the Hook! Littoral Society naturalists will discuss the fauna and flora that inhabits the coast as well as Sandy Hook history. Register on our website. Members Day Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 24, 9am - 2pm Please join the American Littoral Society for Members Day, which includes awards and the annual Board of Trustees election. After the meeting, members will be treated to a BBQ picnic lunch from Local Smoke and live music from A Pair of Shoez, our own Julie Schumacher and her brother Jimmy.   If you are a current member, you should have received an email with a link to register online. If you did not receive a link, please email [email protected] to check your membership status. Terrapin Stations Brooklyn, NY Sunday, June 25, 11am - 1pm Meet “Pepper,” the Marine Park Rangers’ pet diamondback terrapin, then walk with the American Littoral Society's Northeast Chapter Director along the shoreline to find evidence of turtles nesting in the creek. Find more information on the Marine Park Alliance website. Join Us for Horseshoe Crab Tagging Along the Shark River New Jersey Volunteer Tagging Dates Available May through June Volunteer opportunities remain available for horseshoe crab tagging along the Shark River. Anyone who would like to participate can sign up through our website. Pine Barrens Kayak Trip Shamong, NJ Friday, July 7, 9am - 3pm  Join the American Littoral Society and Pinelands Adventures for an exciting day on the tea-colored waters of the Pine Barrens! Sign up through our website. Cape Ann Whale Watch Weekend Gloucester, MA Thursday thru Sunday, August 3-6  Join the Littoral Society for a whale watch weekend in the lovely town of Gloucester, MA on the Cape Ann peninsula! Sign up through our website.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Join Us for the First Installment of our "Ask A Scientist" Series Reeds Beach, NJ Join us on the beach for the American Littoral Society’s new Ask a Scientist series, which features our expert staff answering your questions! Learn more on our website. Rain Gardens: Living Labs for Outdoor Student Learning Bridgeton and Vineland, NJ As the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom, the American Littoral Society’s Delaware Bayshore team got busy bringing students out to their school rain gardens for some outdoor exploration! Learn more on our website. Beach Plantings and Cleanups Highlight Education Program Asbury Park, Bradley Beach, and Perth Amboy, NJ During April and early May, the American Littoral Society Education program hosted five beach plantings and clean ups. As part of those events, more than 8,000 native species were planted on beaches in Monmouth County, NJ and 70 pounds of trash were removed. Read more on our website. Littoral Society Opens Second Shell Recycling Site Point Pleasant Beach, NJ The American Littoral Society’s “Shuck It, Don’t Chuck It” Shell Recycling Program is happy to announce the opening of our second community drop-off station outside the Shore Fresh Seafood Market and Restaurant in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Read more on our website. Littoral Society Staff Talk Restoration Projects and Protecting Horseshoe Crab Populations on Sea Change Podcast Millville, NJ Listen in as staff from the American Littoral Society's restoration team talk with Jenna Valente on the Sea Change Podcast about several projects we're working on in the Mid-Atlantic region as well as the importance of maintaining healthy populations of a species that has been on Earth for at least 445 million years, the horseshoe crab. What Did We Discover in Sandy Hook Bay? #FridayFind Out! Sandy Hook, NJ #FridayFinds is a way for the American Littoral Society to feature the cool things staff find in the field! Check out our first Friday Find on Facebook. Cumberland County Library Hosts Two Rain Garden Programs Bridgeton, NJ Our partners at Bridgeton, NJ's Cumberland County Library hosted two recent rain garden programs. Participants joined us for planting and to learn how rain gardens help prevent stormwater runoff, reduce pollution and provide wildlife habitat! See more pictures on our Facebook page.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

Sandy Hook Horseshoe Crab Walk Sandy Hook, NJ Friday, May 5, 6:30pm - 8pm Join the American Littoral Society for an evening walk at Sandy Hook to learn about some of our oldest friends, 445 million years old that is!!! Register on our website. Women's Only Surf Fishing Clinic Sandy Hook, NJ Sunday, May 7, 8am – Noon Join the Littoral Society's Fish Tagging Director Emily McGuckin for hands-on instruction in the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach. Register on our website. Spring Migration Warblers Walk Jamaica Bay, NY Saturday, May 13, 10 am-1 pm Join Littoral Society naturalist Don Riepe for a digital slide program and walk around the refuge ponds and gardens to look for many species of migrating birds. Find more info and register on our website. Cumberland County Library: What Lives in a Rain Garden? Bridgeton, NJ Saturday, May 13, 11am - 12:30pm Peek under a leaf, dig in the dirt, listen for the buzzing bees, and you’ll find that a rain garden is full of life! Come explore Cumberland County Library’s new rain garden with the American Littoral Society! This program is best for Grades K-4 with an accompanying adult. Younger siblings are welcome with adult supervision. Registration is required. Cumberland County Library: Teen Rain Garden Program Bridgeton, NJ Tuesday, May 16, 6 - 7:30pm Teens (age 13-18) are invited to explore the library’s new rain garden and learn how it captures rainwater to prevent stormwater runoff, reduce pollution, and provide wildlife habitat. They can also join the Littoral Society for a biological survey and planting to spruce up the garden for Spring! Learn more and register to attend. Jamaica Bay Horseshoe Crab Festival Jamaica Bay, NY Saturday, May 20, 9 am-1 pm Meet at the refuge's visitor center parking lot and drive to a local beach to view ancient horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay their eggs. Find more info and register on our website. Junior Angler Program  Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, May 20, 9 am-1 pm The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach young children surf fishing on Sandy Hook. As part of the program, we will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach. Additional events will be held through August. Register for May 20 on our website. Bridgeton Family Day of Service Bridgeton, NJ Saturday, May 20, 10 am-1 pm Join the American Littoral Society, Gateway Community Action Partnership, and United Advocacy Group in the SouthEast Gateway Community for Family Day of Service. Bring your family and friends for a fun day of planting, painting, kids’ activities, and trash clean ups. Please register so we know how many will attend. Wingin' It Spring Bird Walk  Sandy Hook, NJ Thursday, May 25, 5pm - 7pm Spring migration is on! Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk on Sandy Hook with Littoral Society "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara. Find more information and register on our website. Join Us for Horseshoe Crab Tagging Along the Shark River New Jersey Volunteer Tagging Dates Available May through June Volunteer opportunities remain available for horseshoe crab tagging along the Shark River. Anyone who would like to participate can sign up through our website. Sunset on the Bay Fortescue, NJ Saturday, June 10, 5 - 8pm Join us along the Delaware Bayshore to celebrate spring migration! Fortescue beach is home to one of the American Littoral Society’s restoration projects, which serves to keep sand on the beach and create ideal habitat for horseshoe crabs and migratory shorebirds. Get more information and register on our website. Members Day Sandy Hook, NJ Saturday, June 24, 9am - 2pm Please join the American Littoral Society for Members Day, which includes awards and the annual Board of Trustees election. After the meeting, members will be treated to a BBQ picnic lunch from Local Smoke and live music from A Pair of Shoez, our own Julie Schumacher and her brother Jimmy.   If you are a current member, you should have received an email with a link to register online. If you did not receive a link, please email [email protected] to check your membership status.  Join us in caring for the coast DONATE Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*

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