Free Outdoor Events On Sandy Hook: Fishing Clinics, Bird Walk, Seining

HIGHLANDS, NJ — Here's everything the American Littoral Society has planned this July and August out at Sandy Hook.

With exceptions, nearly all of these events are free, making it an easy way to get out with kids, unwind and enjoy the natural world that surrounds our home.

Sunset Seining: Discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting our coast with a seining adventure at Horseshoe Cove!
Sandy Hook, NJ

Friday, July 12, 6 - 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 21 1 - 3 p.m. (daytime seining)

Thursday, July 25, 6 - 8 p.m.

Wingin' It Summer Bird Walk: 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 their website.
Sandy Hook, NJ
Tuesday, July 23, 4 - 6 p.m.

Moth Night on Sandy Hook: 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 their website.
Sandy Hook, NJ
Wednesday, July 24, 8 - 10 p.m.

Junior Ranger Angler: Learn Surf Fishing: 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 their website.
Sandy Hook, NJ
June through August

Annual Fluke Tagging Trip: 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 their website.
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Saturday, August 31, 7am - 2pm

Sixth Annual Littorally Local Sunset Cruise: 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.
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Friday, September 27, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.