
Events Calendar

Macroalgae & Pressed Seaweed at Duck Creek Farm
Join Back to the Bays for a deep dive into the world of macroalgae & pressed seaweed at the Arts Center at Duck Creek Farm!

Stewardship Session: Shell Bag Assembly
Help our Aquaculture Coordinator create bags of oyster shells for our spat-on-shell oyster reef restoration projects! Shelter Island, NY


Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, May 10
Participate in this NY DEC + CCE Marine citizen science initiative and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. A unique way to experience the beach under the moonlight!

Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, May 12
Participate in this NY DEC + CCE Marine citizen science initiative and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. A unique way to experience the beach under the moonlight!

ArtSea Tiana Tuesday Nights - Painted Horseshoe Crab Molt
Get ready to learn, relax and unleash your creativity at ArtSea Create & Sip -Horseshoe Crabs .

Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, May 14
Participate in this NY DEC + CCE Marine citizen science initiative and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. A unique way to experience the beach under the moonlight!

Stewardship Session: Coastal Gardening
Join Back to the Bays Habitat Specialist and Marine Educator in an educational coastal gardening event in Southold!

Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Talk + Tag, May 24
Learn about the biology, importance, and conservation of these "living fossils" before joining volunteers on the beach for tagging.

Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, May 24
Participate in this NY DEC + CCE Marine citizen science initiative and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. A unique way to experience the beach under the moonlight!

Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, May 26
Participate in this NY DEC + CCE Marine citizen science initiative and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. A unique way to experience the beach under the moonlight!

Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, May 28
Participate in this NY DEC + CCE Marine citizen science initiative and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. A unique way to experience the beach under the moonlight!

Back to the Bays x Kidd Squid Brew for the Bay Release Party!
Join the Back to the Bays Team and Kidd Squid Brewing Co. as we celebrate the release of our 2nd annual Brew for the Bay! Proceeds from beer sales will directly support the shellfish and habitat resotration work being conducted in the waters off of Sag Harbor through Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program's Back to the Bays Initiative.

Rosé for the Bays & Field Guide Release Party at Borghese Vineyards
Come join us at Borghese Vineyards for a fun-filled event celebrating the release of Borghese Vineyard's 2024 Rosé for the Bays and Back to the Bay's NEW Long Island Coastal an Marine Field Guide with artist Carolyn Munaco and author Hazel E. Wodehouse.
Admission is complimentary and includes a tasting of rosé.
Bottles of Rosé for the Bays and Field Guide available for additional purchase.

Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, June 9
Participate in this NY DEC + CCE Marine citizen science initiative and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. A unique way to experience the beach under the moonlight!

Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, June 11
Participate in this NY DEC + CCE Marine citizen science initiative and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. A unique way to experience the beach under the moonlight!

Stewardship session: Clam Barrel Preparation
Help Back to the Bays prepare for the field nursery season by mending barrels to grow hard clams!

Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, June 13
Participate in this NY DEC + CCE Marine citizen science initiative and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. A unique way to experience the beach under the moonlight!



Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, June 23
Participate in this NY DEC + CCE Marine citizen science initiative and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. A unique way to experience the beach under the moonlight!

Stewardship Session: Coastal Gardening at Tiana
Join CCE Marine’s Back to the Bays Habitat Specialists and Educators in a unique hands-on experience managing our demonstrative coastal rain garden and coastal plant nursury! We will be working with native plant species and learning about their many important roles throughout this experience.
Please come prepared in clothes that you are ok with getting dirty. Also, bring gardening gloves and hand shovels if you have (some will be provided, but supplies are limited).
This event counts toward community service hours!
We encourage you to register as a Back to the Bays Steward beforehand which you can do at this link. We look forward to seeing you, and thank you for your participation!

Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, June 25
Participate in this NY DEC + CCE Marine citizen science initiative and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. A unique way to experience the beach under the moonlight!

Stewardship Session: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, June 27
Participate in this NY DEC + CCE Marine citizen science initiative and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. A unique way to experience the beach under the moonlight!


Stewardship Session: Seahorse Hotel at Kidd Squid
Did you know the Northern Lined Seahorse is native to Eastern Long Island? Unfortunately, loss of habitat has led to significant decline in their populations. Come to this interactive workshop to learn about the life cycles + behaviors of seahorses from CCE Marine's experts, and then work together as a group to construct a "Seahorse Hotel" artificial habitat based on what you have learned--your creation will be deployed in local waters and utilized in our new seahorse restoration + monitoring efforts!
We encourage you to register as a Back to the Bays Steward beforehand which you can do at this link. We look forward to seeing you, and thank you for your participation!

Stewardship Session: Paddle & Plant
Learn about oyster aquaculture and CCE Marine's restoration efforts. This will be followed by an oyster planting at Back to the Bays sanctuary site in Southold Bring your own paddle board or kayak, or let us know if you need to borrow one. Dress appropriately, as you might get wet. Please ONLY register for this event if you are a strong swimmer and have experience paddle boarding or kayaking.
This event is open to Back to the Bays stewards only. If you have not already registered, you can do so here. Rain date is scheduled for July 18 from 4 - 6 PM.

Stewardship Session: Seahorse Hotel
Did you know the Northern Lined Seahorse is native to Eastern Long Island? Unfortunately, loss of habitat has led to significant decline in their populations. Come to this interactive workshop to learn about the life cycles + behaviors of seahorses from CCE Marine's experts, and then work together as a group to construct a "Seahorse Hotel" artificial habitat based on what you have learned - your creation will be deployed in local waters and utilized in our new seahorse restoration + monitoring efforts!
We encourage you to register as a Back to the Bays Steward beforehand which you can do at this link. We look forward to seeing you, and thank you for your participation!
Buoys for the Bay Art Exhibit Opening Celebration + Auction
Welcome to the Buoys for the Bay Art Exhibit Opening Celebration + Auction! Join us at Borghese Vineyard for a night of art, wine, and community. Get ready to bid on unique buoys transformed into stunning works of art by local artists. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to support our beautiful bay while enjoying a fun evening out. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!
Reclaimed fishing buoys have been transformed into artwork by local artists and community members. Buoys will be featured in a silent auction to benefit Back to the Bays!
Celebrating 10 years of the Back to the Bays initiative: Take a retrospective look at 10 years of species artwork by local artists available for purchase.

ArtSea Tiana Tuesday Nights Seahorses Mobile
Come join us for a fun night of learning about the Northern Lined Seahorses and their local habitat!
Bring your own snacks and beverages!

ArtSea Kids Oysters & Decoupage
Learn from CCE's experts and educators, about oysters, water quality & erosion! And then get creative! Shell decoupage with artistic guidance by local artist Carolyn Munaco.. A parent or responsible adult must stay in the activity space with their child/children 14 and under

Stewardship Session: Oyster Reef Deployment at Tiana Bayside
Help CCE's Back to the Bays Team deploy a spat-on-shell oyster reef off of Tiana Bayside!
We encourage you to register as a Back to the Bays Steward beforehand which you can do at this link. We look forward to seeing you, and thank you for your participation!

Stewardship Session: Coastal Gardening at Tiana
Join CCE Marine’s Back to the Bays Habitat Specialists and Educators in a unique hands-on experience managing our demonstrative coastal rain garden and coastal plant nursury! We will be working with native plant species and learning about their many important roles throughout this experience.
Please come prepared in clothes that you are ok with getting dirty. Also, bring gardening gloves and hand shovels if you have (some will be provided, but supplies are limited).
This event counts toward community service hours!
We encourage you to register as a Back to the Bays Steward beforehand which you can do at this link. We look forward to seeing you, and thank you for your participation!

ArtSea Tiana Tuesday Nights - Whales - Plaster Medallions
Let's get crafty at ArtSea Create & Sip -Learn about whales that visit Long Island and create plaster whale wall medallions.
Learn about the whale species that visit Long Island waters and then enjoy creating a plaster whale medallion while catching up with friends.
Bring your own snacks and beverages!

Stewardship Session: Seahorse Hotel at SCMELC
Did you know the Northern Lined Seahorse is native to Eastern Long Island? Unfortunately, loss of habitat has led to significant decline in their populations. Come to this interactive workshop to learn about the life cycles + behaviors of seahorses from CCE Marine's experts, and then work together as a group to construct a "Seahorse Hotel" artificial habitat based on what you have learned--your creation will be deployed in local waters and utilized in our new seahorse restoration + monitoring efforts!
We encourage you to register as a Back to the Bays Steward beforehand which you can do at this link. We look forward to seeing you, and thank you for your participation!


ArtSea Kids Seahorses & Eelgrass
Welcome to ArtSea Create & Learn Kids: Seahorses & Eelgrass - Seahorse Shell Mosaic event! Join us on Wed Aug 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM at The Station for a fun and creative experience. Let your kids explore their artistic side as they learn about seahorses and eelgrass while creating a beautiful seahorse shell mosaic. This hands-on activity will spark their imagination and teach them about marine life in a fun way. Don't miss out on this exciting event that combines art and education in a unique way! All Children 14 and under must have a parent or adult guardian with them in the designated activity area.

ArtSea Create & Sip Clams
Clams why are they so important? Join us at The Station in Hampton Bays and learn about why the hard clam is so imporatant, the role CCE Marine plays in the quantity of clams found in local bays and what you can do to help! And then we will get creative painting hard and surf clam shells. Local artist Carolyn Munaco will share tips on shell painting, how to paint a fast waterscape with minimal paint, and lettering.

ArtSea Tiana Tuesday Nights - Pufferfish in Eelgrass Canvas & Driftwood
Welcome to ArtSea Tiana Tuesday Nights - Pufferfish in Eelgrass - Canvas & Driftwood event! Join us for a creative evening on Tue Sep 16 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Tiana Bayside Facility. Learn about the importance of local eelgrass and northern puffers and let yourself relax and paint a beautiful pufferfish swimming in eelgrass on canvas and driftwood. No experience necessary - our instructor will guide you every step of the way. Get ready for a fun and relaxing night of art and creativity by the sea.
Bring your own snacks and beverages!

ArtSea Tiana Tuesday Nights - Oil Pastel Scallop Shells
Welcome to ArtSea Tiana Tuesday Nights - Oil Pastel Scallop Shells! Join us for a fun and creative evening where we will be learning about localbay scallops and exploring the beauty of oil pastels while creating stunning scallop shell artwork. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!
Date: Tue Oct 21 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Tiana Bayside Facility
Come unwind, learn, socialize, and tap into your artistic side with us. All materials will be provided, so just bring yourself and get ready to have a blast!
Bring your own snacks & beverages.
Stewardship Session: Earth Day SEAd Bombs
Join Back to the Bays to make SEAd Bombs for Earth Day -- these small balls of soil will be backed with native pollinating species!


Stewardship Session: Coastal Gardening at Tiana
Join our CCE Marine Program habitat specialists in a hands-on coastal gardening event and learn about important coastal plants and shrubs!

Stewardship Session: Cedar Beach Cleanup
Participants will help us clean the beach & marshlands of man made debris and learn about importance of marsh grasses as we discuss decreases in marshlands and the ways that CCE is working to restore them.
Removal of the litter and debris will improve water quality and habitat for fish, shellfish, shorebirds, wading birds, waterfowl, as well as rare species including the saltmarsh sparrow, diamondback terrapin and the snowy owl.
Don't forget to wear waterproof shoes, bring your own gloves, bucket and any other tools that will help. Let's work together to keep our marsh clean and thriving!


Stewardship Session: Shellfish 101
Join us to learn about the life cycles and reproduction behaviors of valued local shellfish species followed by a tour our hatchery!

ArtSea Create & Sip - Marsh Birds & Marshes
Marshes & Marsh Birds Multi-medium Collage event is happening on Thu Feb 27th 2025 at 6:00 PM at Cowfish Hampton Bays! Learn about our local marshlands as habitat for many animals, water quality, & as erosion prevention and then enjoy creating a marsh bird inspired collage on canvas while catching up with friends and sipping on your favorite drink & enjoying some food from Cowfish.


3rd ANNUAL North Fork Polar Bear Plunge
The North Fork Polar Bears, CAST, and CCE Marine Program's Back to the Bays Initiative are excited to announce the 3rd Annual North Fork Polar Bear Plunge, where community and conservation come together! 8:30am Registration, 10am Plunge!

Greenport Shellabration Weekend, SAVE THE DATE!
Save the date for our 13th Annual Greenport Shellabration! Held each year on the first weekend in Decemeber, Shellabration is our largest fundraiser, drawing over 1,500 ‘shellabrants’ to the village of Greenport. Mark your calendars and get ready to enjoy local oysters, beverages, and support small businesses, all in support of CCE Marine’s Back to the Bays and SPAT Program.

Building Sand Dunes
Help install our new Demonstrative Coastal Rain Garden - a fun and educational way to gain community service hours!


ArtSEA Create + Sip: Decoupage Shell Ornaments
Join us for a fun night of crafting, sips, and relaxation at Cowfish, in Hampton Bays as we create beautiful decoupage shell ornaments!

Slurp + Sip at Anker
Join us and local oyster growers at Anker in Greenport for an afternoon of slurping and sipping on the Harbor Deck! 4 different hot and 4 different cold varieties of oysters paired with cocktail offerings will be enjoyed. Tickets are available for $45 at https://www.exploretock.com/ankerny/event/514446/slurp-sip A percentage of proceeds from sales will benefit Back to the Bays and our work to establish a new oyster reef in the waters off of Greenport Village! https://backtothebays.org/greenport

Back to the Bays Marine Meadows Workshop: Kidd Squid Brewery
Help CCE Marine's Team in our eelgrass restoration efforts by helping weave eelgrass shoots into burlap "tortillas" for transplanting! Support from Kidd Squid's Brew for the Bays and our community fundraising campaign have enabled habitat and shellfish restoration activities to take place within our Sag Harbor Back to the Bays Stewardship Site!

Marine Meadows Workshop: Tiana Bayside Facility
Help CCE Marine's Team in our eelgrass restoration efforts by helping weave eelgrass shoots into burlap "tortillas" for transplanting! Funded by and in partnership with the South Shore Esturary Reserve Program

ArtSEA Create + Learn: Blue Carbon and Cyanotype
Join us at ArtSea Create and Learn to explore Blue Carbon & Cyanotype, where art meets science at the sea!

Marsh Seed Collection and Blue Carbon
Join CCE Marine Program to learn about Blue Carbon and eelgrass restoration, followed by marsh grass seed collection in the marsh!
ArtSea Halloween: Spooktacular Clams
Join us for a free ArtSea event getting creative and decorating shells in the spirit of Halloween!

ArtSEA Create + Learn: Blue Carbon and Algae Pressing (2-day)
Learn about eelgrass & algae and their role in blue carbon, explore the shoreline for algae, and algae press & create an art piece.

ArtSEA Create + Sip: Oyster Shell Decoupage at The Station Bar
Join us for an exciting evening of creativity and relaxation at ArtSea Create & Sip - Oyster Shell Decoupage! This in-person event will take place on Thursday September 12, 2024, starting at 5:30 at The Station Bar in Hampton Bays
Unleash your artistic side as you craft a stunning oyster shell decoupages. No prior experience is necessary – our friendly instructors will guide you step by step, ensuring you create a masterpiece to be proud of.
Take a break from your daily routine and enjoy a fun-filled evening surrounded by fellow art enthusiasts. Sip on your favorite beverage while immersing yourself in the creative process.
Whether you're looking to explore your artistic talents, spend quality time with friends, or simply unwind after a long day, ArtSea Create & Sip - Oyster Shell Decoupage is the perfect event for you. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to create something beautiful while having a great time. Reserve your spot today!

ArtSEA Create + Sip: Seahorse Mosaic Greenport Harbor Brewing Peconic
Join us for an exciting evening of creativity and relaxation at ArtSea Create & Sip - Seahorse Mosaic! This in-person event will take place on Tuesday September 10, 2024, starting at 6 pm Greenport Harbor Brewery & Restaurant
Unleash your artistic side as you craft a stunning seahorse mosaic. No prior experience is necessary – our friendly instructors will guide you step by step, ensuring you create a masterpiece to be proud of.
Take a break from your daily routine and enjoy a fun-filled evening surrounded by fellow art enthusiasts. Sip on your favorite beverage while immersing yourself in the creative process.
Whether you're looking to explore your artistic talents, spend quality time with friends, or simply unwind after a long day, ArtSea Create & Sip - Seahorse Mosaic is the perfect event for you. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to create something beautiful while having a great time. Reserve your spot today!

Visit us at the Hampton Classic Children's Tent
Join us for ArtSEA projects and learn about seahorses at the Hampton Classic Children’s Tent, on Tuesday, August 27th!

Reef Raising Party
CCE Marine invites the Sag Harbor community to give Back to the Bays by taking part in our first spat-on-shell oyster planting at our new reef site!
Learn about the value of oyster reefs and how we produce spat-on-shell from our Aquaculture Coordinator, play a role in scientific data collection by counting and measuring baby oysters, and then help us “plant” the oysters in our designated reef site in Sag Harbor Cove off of John Steinbeck Waterfront Park. ** Depending on your level of participation, you may get dirty and/or wet. **
We will also be featuring ArtSEA activities for kids (and kids at heart).
This is a free event, and we welcome all ages to LEARN, DO, ENJOY and help GIVE BACK TO THE BAYS.
Be sure to join us at Kidd Squid Brewing Co. for the Reef Raising Afterparty!

Brewery Lecture Series: Seahorses @ Greenport Harbor (Peconic), Aug 20
Join us at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. (Peconic location) for our 2024 Back to the Bays Brewery Lecture Series. Enjoy some local brews and listen to our Habitat and Seahorse Specialist, Kim Manzo, share her knowledge on the conservation of local Seahorses. You'll also find out how you can get involved in Giving Back to the Bays!

Tiana Tuesdays Stewardship Session
Join us for Tiana Tuesday Stewardship Session at Tiana Bayside Facility, Hampton Bays!

Tiana Tuesdays Stewardship Session
Join us for Tiana Tuesday Stewardship Session! Help CCE Marine staff tend our coastal plant garden at Tiana Bayside Facility, Hampton Bays.

ArtSea Learn & Create -Fish
Join us at The Station ArtSea Learn & Create for Children - Fish to explore the wonders of local marine life through art and touch tanks!

Tiana Tuesdays Stewardship Session: Seahorses
Join us for Tiana Tuesday Stewardship Session! Help CCE Marine staff tend our coastal plant garden at Tiana Bayside Facility, Hampton Bays.

Tiana Tuesdays Stewardship Session: Coastal Plant Gardening
Join us for Tiana Tuesday Stewardship Session! Help CCE Marine staff tend our coastal plant garden at Tiana Bayside Facility, Hampton Bays.