Events Calendar
ArtSEA Afterschool: 4 Tuesdays at Pine Neck, East Quogue (7-11yrs)
Join us afterschool on 4 Tuesdays to learn and create marine-themed artwork at our new Pine Neck Facility! 7-11 yrs.
Registration includes all 4 sessions:
November 17th & 24th, and December 1st & 8th
This afterschool series meets from 4-5:30pm over 4 Tuesdays at our NEW Pine Neck Facility in East Quogue!
ArtSea participants enjoy the benefits of merging scientific and artistic observation to explore the surrounding environment, learn about local marine life, and develop their unique artistic expression.
All art materials provided. Just pack a snack and dress for a mess!
We'll be using acrylic paints and other materials that may stain clothes.
Prepare to spend some time outside, temperature and weather permitting.
This is a drop-off program. Enjoy a moment for yourself, while we keep the kids engaged, learning, and creating!
Pick-up is promptly at 5:30pm.
Stewardship Session: Coastal Habitat Restoration American Beachgrass
Help at Tiana Bayside Facility digging and splitting American Beachgrass for future restoration work within Southampton Town.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program's Back to the Bays Initiative will be hosting a Coastal Habitat Stewardship Session on 11/21/26 at Tiana Bayside Facility in Hampton Bays, as part of our work to help enhance and restore the coastal habitats of Southampton Town.
Help CCE staff dig and split American Beachgrass in preparation for plantings by volunteers and staff at a later date for coastal restoration projects. A good healthy planting of native beachgrass helps protect and preserve our shorelines from erosion and runoff. Dune ecosystems are considered Blue Carbon Habitats due to their abilities to sequester carbon and mitigate climate change.
*Please bring work gloves to protect your hands and dress for the outdoors!
To learn more and support our restoration work in this region visit: backtothebays.org/hamptonbays
We strongly encourage all participants to become registered 2026 Back to the Bays Stewards, to help support these public events. Enroll HERE!
*there is no bathroom facility available at Tiana Bayside, there is a porta potty across the street at Tiana Pavillion/oceanside
ArtSEA Thanksgiving Special: Turkey Shells (4-6 yrs w/ adult)
Join us in creating Thankgiving-themed artwork at our new education facility at Pine Neck, in East Quogue! Children 4-6 yrs +adult.
Join us for a fun and creative Thanksgiving Special at our new Pine Neck Education Facility located at 22 Josiah Foster Path, in East Quogue - first building near the gate!
This event is designed for children ages 4 to 6 years accompanied by an adult. Explore the wonders of nature and celebrate the season together with a unique art activity inspired by the sea and Thanksgiving themes.
Date & Time: November 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time)
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to create lasting memories with your little one in a beautiful outdoor setting. We look forward to welcoming you for a joyful and inspiring morning!
ArtSEA Thanksgiving Special: Turkey Shells (7 - 11 yrs)
Join us in creating Thankgiving-themed artwork at our new education facility at Pine Neck, in East Quogue! Children 7 - 11 yrs.
Join us for a fun and creative Thanksgiving Special at our new Pine Neck Education Facility located at 22 Josiah Foster Path, in East Quogue - first building near the gate!
This event is designed for children ages 7 to 11 years. Explore the wonders of nature and celebrate the season together with a unique art activity inspired by the sea and Thanksgiving themes.
Date & Time: November 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to create lasting memories with your little one in a beautiful outdoor setting. We look forward to welcoming you for a joyful and inspiring morning!
Stewardship Session: Coastal Gardens Workshop, Hampton Bays
Help at Tiana Bayside Facility in the coastal plant nursery collecting & planting seeds, SEAd Bomb making, & transplanting native plants.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program's Back to the Bays Initiative will be hosting a Coastal Habitat Stewardsip Session on October 31st 10-11:30am , as part of our work to help enhance and restore the coastal habitats of Southampton Town.
Help CCE in our coastal nursery prepping for winter and creating SEAd Bombs. Each participant will bring home milkweed seeds.
Coastal plants of many varities provide essential habitat for many species of birds, coastal land animals and the Diamondback Terrapin during part or all stages of life. They also help prevent erosion, buffer storms, and sequester carbon, helping to mitigate climate change. Our SEAd bombs will made with milkweeds, butterfly weed, goldenrod and coastal grasses.
To learn more and support our restoration work in this region visit: backtothebays.org/hamptonbays
We strongly encourage all participants to become registered 2026 Back to the Bays Stewards, to help support these public events. Enroll HERE!
ArtSea Sea Turtle Mosaic
Join us at Tiana Bayside Facility in Hampton Bays, for an exciting in-person event! Dive into creativity with the ArtSea Sea Turtle Shell Mosaic and experience the beauty of marine-inspired art.
Date & Time: October 24, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature and art in a vibrant community setting. We look forward to seeing you there!
Price includes all materials and instruction by professional artist, Carolyn Munaco.
This ArtSea session is immediately following our Marine Meadows Workshop at the same location. Join us for both and make a day of giving back to the bays!
Marine Meadows Workshop: Hampton Bays
Help us restore eelgrass meadows at Tiana Bayside Facility in Hampton Bays at this educational eelgrass weaving workshop!
CANCELLED Marine Meadows Workshop: Sag Harbor
Help us restore eelgrass meadows at our new Redwood Facility in Sag Harbor at this educational eelgrass weaving workshop!
ArtSEA: After School Halloween Special - October 15 & 22 (8-11yrs)
Join us afterschool for a 2-part series to create memorable halloween-themed artwork at the educational Tiana Bayside Facility! 8-11 yrs.
Thursday, October 15th & 22th
We'll be getting in a spooky mood and creating memorable halloween-themed art projects, using upcycled burlap from CCE's eelgrass restoration work.
Participants will also enjoy the benefits our bayside facility, such as viewing live marine animals in our indoor touchtank.
All art materials provided. Just pack a snack and dress for a mess!
We'll be using acrylic paints that may stain clothes.
This is a drop-off program. Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the beach for yourself, while we keep the kids engaged, learning, and creating.
Pick-up is promptly at 6pm.
ArtSEA: After School Halloween Special - October 13 & 20 (7-8yrs)
Join us afterschool for a 2-part series to create memorable halloween-themed artwork at the educational Tiana Bayside Facility! Children 7-8
Tuesday, October 13th & 20th
We'll be getting in a spooky mood and creating memorable halloween-themed art projects, using upcycled burlap from CCE's eelgrass restoration work.
Participants will also enjoy the benefits our bayside facility, such as viewing live marine animals in our indoor touchtank.
All art materials provided. Just pack a snack and dress for a mess!
We'll be using acrylic paints that may stain clothes.
This is a drop-off program. Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the beach for yourself, while we keep the kids engaged, learning, and creating.
Pick-up is promptly at 6pm.
ArtSEA: Halloween Special - Burlap Ghost + Shell Painting (7-11yrs)
Children 7-11 yrs. Join us during the Monday holiday to create memorable halloween-themed artwork at the educational Tiana Bayside Facility!
Kids out of school on a Monday?
Bring them down to Tiana Bayside Facility in Hampton Bays!
We'll be getting in a spooky mood and creating memorable halloween-themed art projects, using upcycled burlap from CCE's eelgrass restoration work.
Participants will also enjoy the benefits our bayside facility, such as viewing live marine animals in our indoor touchtank.
All art materials provided. Just pack a snack and dress for a mess!
We'll be using acrylic paints that may stain clothes.
This is a drop-off program. Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the beach for yourself, while we keep the kids engaged, learning, and creating.
Pick-up is promptly at 4:00pm.
ArtSEA Halloween Special: Burlap Mummy + Shell Painting (4-6 yrs w/ adult)
Join us during the Monday holiday to create a halloween-themed artwork at the educational Tiana Bayside Facility! Children 4-6 yrs +adult.
Kids out of school on a Monday?
Bring them down to Tiana Bayside Facility in Hampton Bays!
We'll be getting in a spooky mood and creating memorable halloween-themed art projects, using upcycled burlap from CCE's eelgrass restoration work.
Participants will also enjoy the benefits our bayside facility, such as viewing live marine animals in our indoor touchtank.
All art materials provided. Just pack a snack and dress for a mess!
We'll be using acrylic paints that may stain clothes.
This is a parent and child program.
Back to the Bays Day!
Join us at Whales Tale - Hampton Bays, for a fun-filled day of oysters, live music, art, and activities, to give Back to the Bays!
Relish in peak summer season with us at our annual Back to the Bays Day Fundraising + Awareness event.
Enjoy live music by Roots Foundation, local oysters, extensive Back to the Bay Stewardship Drive Raffle, kids activities, Basket Auction (values up to $500), and more!
Pre-registering for this event is appreciated, but not required. Bring friends and family! Registering ahead of time in Eventbrite automatically enters you into a special door prize raffle! *Pre-reg. will end at 10pm the night before event, August 7th, but all are welcome join!
Back to the Bays Stewardship Program
Much of what we do through CCE Marine Program's Back to the Bays Initiative is centered around stewardship - the act of caring for of our natural environments. The work we accomplish annually at our Back to the Bays Stewardship Sitesis having a meaningful impact on water quality improvement, marine and coastal habitat restoration, clam and bay scallop population enhancement, and expansion of oyster reefs in our bays.
Back to the Bays @ Hampton Bays St. Patrick's Parade
March with Cornell Cooperative Extension & Back to the Bays in the 2026 Hampton Bays Hibernian St. Patrick's Day Parade March 21st.
ArtSea Create & Sip - Salt Marsh Watercolor
Welcome to ArtSea Create & Sip! Join us at Vine Street Cafe, Shelter Island on February 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM for a night of learning, creativity and fun. Learn about the native coastal plants of the saltmarshes, and what CCE Marine is doing to restore them, as we sip on drinks and unleash our inner artists.
No experience needed, just come ready to have a great time! 🎨🍷Enjoy the scrumptious food, drink, at Vine Street Cafe, while enjoying the company of like-minded people supporting our bays.
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!