Help us prepare our juvenile hard clams for overwintering at our new Redwood Facility in Sag Harbor!

Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program's Back to the Bays Initiative will be hosting a Clam Overwintering Stewardship Session on 11/7/26 at our new Redwood Facility, as part of our work to help enhance and restore the waters of our Sag Harbor Stewardship Site.

Participants will help CCE staff to count and measure juvenile clams, and then prepare them for holding in special cages over the winter months at Redwood, Pine Neck, and Tiana Bayside Facilities.

These juvenile clams, spawned in CCE Marine's Southold hatchery, have been growing out in our floating clam cages off the docks at Redwood Facility, filter feeding on wild algae and helping to improve local water quality. They will eventually be used population enhancement projects throughout our Back to the Bays Stewardship Site Network.

To learn more and support our restoration work in this region visit: backtothebays.org/sagharbor

Support our new Redwood Facility as we develop an Education and Outreach Center in Sag Harbor, including many more habitat and shellfish restoration activities. backtothebays.org/redwood-sag-harbor

To contribute to our Hard Clam Restoration Fund, visit: backtothebays.org/hard-clams

We strongly encourage all participants to become registered 2026 Back to the Bays Stewards, to help support these public events. Enroll HERE!

This is event and our restoration work in Sag Harbor waters are made possible with support from the Town of Southampton Community Preservation Fund, the Village of Sag Harbor, and our community partners and fundraising campaign.

Help us restore + support hard clam populations with Clamity Janes and Back to the Bays, an initiative of CCE Marine Program.

Clamity Janes Clam Planting Fundraiser with Back to the Bays

Friday, November 6 from 10 - 11am at Dam Pond in East Marion

Park on the bayside, near stone monument (right side when headed East)

Participation EXTREMELY LIMITED! You MUST bring your own waders or muck boots (or water shoes) to particpate. Learn about hard clams from Back to the Bays Aquaculture Specialist, Kate Rossi-Snook, and then wade into Dam Pond to plant baby clams at our designated sanctuary site that will help enhance the wild clam population in the creek.

* We ask that participants dress accordingly for the conditions!

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!

Monarch butterfly tag & release, seed collecting & SEAd Bomb making for coastal habitat restoration.

Back to the Bays Stewardship Session! Join us for an evening in the garden by the bay. We will be tagging and releasing monarch butterflies, seed collecting, and SEAd bomb making for coastal habitat restoration. We are tagging the butterflies as part of Monarch Watch's citizen science data collection and restoration efforts.

Monarch Watch Vision Statement: In recognition of the rapid loss of habitats and resources needed by monarch butterflies in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, it is clear that the preservation of the monarch migration will require stewardship by the governments and private citizens of all three countries. We all must work together to create, conserve, and protect monarch habitats. Sustaining monarch habitats will have the effect of protecting vital pollinators and other wildlife.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County strives to host inclusive, accessible events that respectfully enables all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to interact and engage fully. Our Association will make reasonable accommodations to enable all individuals to participate in our events. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Carolyn Munaco at cjm427@cornell.edu

Join Back to the Bays at Tiana Bayside in Hampton Bays to survey the seahorse population!

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 sein for seahorses in the eelgrass meadows off Tiana / Ponquogue at low tide (around 1pm).

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!

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County strives to host inclusive, accessible events that respectfully enables all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to interact and engage fully. Our Association will make reasonable accommodations to enable all individuals to participate in our events. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Kim Manzo at kp92@cornell.edu

Help us assemble floating marsh rafts in Sag Harbor Cove off of the Redwood Anchorage Facility.

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!

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County strives to host inclusive, accessible events that respectfully enables all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to interact and engage fully. Our Association will make reasonable accommodations to enable all individuals to participate in our events. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Kim Manzo at kp92@cornell.edu

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.

Become a "citizen scientist" and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs coming to shore at night to lay their eggs!

Join us in a state-wide effort to monitor our local horseshoe crab population and collect data that will inform policy that will help sustain their population for generations to come!

Back to the Bays, an initiative of CCE Marine Program, oversees the monitoring of horseshoe crabs at the Tiana Bayside site, in Hampton Bays. To register for a date at this location, please signup here on Eventbrite, or contact our site coordinator, Danielle Morris at dm733@cornell.edu, 516-306-0958.

Yes, this work is conducted at night, under the full or new moon, when horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay eggs! Be prepared to walk along the shore and wade into water if needed.

How to prepare:

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled monitoring time to get oriented

• Dress for the weather, rain or shine (only thunderstorms may cause cancellations)

• Wear waders or tall boots, or water shoes when water is warm enough - we only have a handful of waders to borrow

• Extra flashlights and headlamps are helpful - we only have 2 to borrow

• Instructions, data sheets, clip boards, and tools are provided

• Familiarize yourself with thisSample Data Sheet (waterproof sheets will be provided)

• ReviewQuadrat + Count Protocols (Volunteer coordinator will teach methods)

Please note: there are multiple dates and times to register for throughout the season. Please take extra care to register for the date and time you would like to attend.

Tiana Bayside 2026 Season Schedule

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program and Stony Brook University are working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to coordinate and implement this project.

The intent of this network is to encourage participants to get involved with our annual horseshoe crab monitoring program on various reference beaches throughout New York’s Marine District. Participants assist with the collection of scientific data that is used to assess the status of horseshoe crabs in NY State, and will help determine the management and conservation of this important species throughout the region.

To learn more about this project in general and to register for other locations, visit: www.nyhorseshoecrab.org

Become a "citizen scientist" and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs coming to shore at night to lay their eggs!

Join us in a state-wide effort to monitor our local horseshoe crab population and collect data that will inform policy that will help sustain their population for generations to come!

Back to the Bays, an initiative of CCE Marine Program, oversees the monitoring of horseshoe crabs at the Tiana Bayside site, in Hampton Bays. To register for a date at this location, please signup here on Eventbrite, or contact our site coordinator, Danielle Morris at dm733@cornell.edu, 516-306-0958.

Yes, this work is conducted at night, under the full or new moon, when horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay eggs! Be prepared to walk along the shore and wade into water if needed.

How to prepare:

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled monitoring time to get oriented

• Dress for the weather, rain or shine (only thunderstorms may cause cancellations)

• Wear waders or tall boots, or water shoes when water is warm enough - we only have a handful of waders to borrow

• Extra flashlights and headlamps are helpful - we only have 2 to borrow

• Instructions, data sheets, clip boards, and tools are provided

• Familiarize yourself with thisSample Data Sheet (waterproof sheets will be provided)

• ReviewQuadrat + Count Protocols (Volunteer coordinator will teach methods)

Please note: there are multiple dates and times to register for throughout the season. Please take extra care to register for the date and time you would like to attend.

Tiana Bayside 2026 Season Schedule

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program and Stony Brook University are working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to coordinate and implement this project.

The intent of this network is to encourage participants to get involved with our annual horseshoe crab monitoring program on various reference beaches throughout New York’s Marine District. Participants assist with the collection of scientific data that is used to assess the status of horseshoe crabs in NY State, and will help determine the management and conservation of this important species throughout the region.

To learn more about this project in general and to register for other locations, visit: www.nyhorseshoecrab.org

Join Back to the Bays at Tiana Bayside in Hampton Bays to survey the seahorse population!

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 sein for seahorses in the eelgrass meadows off Tiana / Ponquogue at low tide (around 2pm).

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!

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County strives to host inclusive, accessible events that respectfully enables all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to interact and engage fully. Our Association will make reasonable accommodations to enable all individuals to participate in our events. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Kim Manzo at kp92@cornell.edu

Become a "citizen scientist" and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs coming to shore at night to lay their eggs!

Join us in a state-wide effort to monitor our local horseshoe crab population and collect data that will inform policy that will help sustain their population for generations to come!

Back to the Bays, an initiative of CCE Marine Program, oversees the monitoring of horseshoe crabs at the Tiana Bayside site, in Hampton Bays. To register for a date at this location, please signup here on Eventbrite, or contact our site coordinator, Danielle Morris at dm733@cornell.edu, 516-306-0958.

Yes, this work is conducted at night, under the full or new moon, when horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay eggs! Be prepared to walk along the shore and wade into water if needed.

How to prepare:

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled monitoring time to get oriented

• Dress for the weather, rain or shine (only thunderstorms may cause cancellations)

• Wear waders or tall boots, or water shoes when water is warm enough - we only have a handful of waders to borrow

• Extra flashlights and headlamps are helpful - we only have 2 to borrow

• Instructions, data sheets, clip boards, and tools are provided

• Familiarize yourself with thisSample Data Sheet (waterproof sheets will be provided)

• ReviewQuadrat + Count Protocols (Volunteer coordinator will teach methods)

Please note: there are multiple dates and times to register for throughout the season. Please take extra care to register for the date and time you would like to attend.

Tiana Bayside 2026 Season Schedule

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program and Stony Brook University are working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to coordinate and implement this project.

The intent of this network is to encourage participants to get involved with our annual horseshoe crab monitoring program on various reference beaches throughout New York’s Marine District. Participants assist with the collection of scientific data that is used to assess the status of horseshoe crabs in NY State, and will help determine the management and conservation of this important species throughout the region.

To learn more about this project in general and to register for other locations, visit: www.nyhorseshoecrab.org

Become a "citizen scientist" and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs coming to shore at night to lay their eggs!

Join us in a state-wide effort to monitor our local horseshoe crab population and collect data that will inform policy that will help sustain their population for generations to come!

Back to the Bays, an initiative of CCE Marine Program, oversees the monitoring of horseshoe crabs at the Tiana Bayside site, in Hampton Bays. To register for a date at this location, please signup here on Eventbrite, or contact our site coordinator, Danielle Morris at dm733@cornell.edu, 516-306-0958.

Yes, this work is conducted at night, under the full or new moon, when horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay eggs! Be prepared to walk along the shore and wade into water if needed.

How to prepare:

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled monitoring time to get oriented

• Dress for the weather, rain or shine (only thunderstorms may cause cancellations)

• Wear waders or tall boots, or water shoes when water is warm enough - we only have a handful of waders to borrow

• Extra flashlights and headlamps are helpful - we only have 2 to borrow

• Instructions, data sheets, clip boards, and tools are provided

• Familiarize yourself with thisSample Data Sheet (waterproof sheets will be provided)

• ReviewQuadrat + Count Protocols (Volunteer coordinator will teach methods)

Please note: there are multiple dates and times to register for throughout the season. Please take extra care to register for the date and time you would like to attend.

Tiana Bayside 2026 Season Schedule

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program and Stony Brook University are working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to coordinate and implement this project.

The intent of this network is to encourage participants to get involved with our annual horseshoe crab monitoring program on various reference beaches throughout New York’s Marine District. Participants assist with the collection of scientific data that is used to assess the status of horseshoe crabs in NY State, and will help determine the management and conservation of this important species throughout the region.

To learn more about this project in general and to register for other locations, visit: www.nyhorseshoecrab.org

Become a "citizen scientist" and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs coming to shore at night to lay their eggs!

Join us in a state-wide effort to monitor our local horseshoe crab population and collect data that will inform policy that will help sustain their population for generations to come!

Back to the Bays, an initiative of CCE Marine Program, oversees the monitoring of horseshoe crabs at the Tiana Bayside site, in Hampton Bays. To register for a date at this location, please signup here on Eventbrite, or contact our site coordinator, Danielle Morris at dm733@cornell.edu, 516-306-0958.

Yes, this work is conducted at night, under the full or new moon, when horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay eggs! Be prepared to walk along the shore and wade into water if needed.

How to prepare:

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled monitoring time to get oriented

• Dress for the weather, rain or shine (only thunderstorms may cause cancellations)

• Wear waders or tall boots, or water shoes when water is warm enough - we only have a handful of waders to borrow

• Extra flashlights and headlamps are helpful - we only have 2 to borrow

• Instructions, data sheets, clip boards, and tools are provided

• Familiarize yourself with thisSample Data Sheet (waterproof sheets will be provided)

• ReviewQuadrat + Count Protocols (Volunteer coordinator will teach methods)

Please note: there are multiple dates and times to register for throughout the season. Please take extra care to register for the date and time you would like to attend.

Tiana Bayside 2026 Season Schedule

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program and Stony Brook University are working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to coordinate and implement this project.

The intent of this network is to encourage participants to get involved with our annual horseshoe crab monitoring program on various reference beaches throughout New York’s Marine District. Participants assist with the collection of scientific data that is used to assess the status of horseshoe crabs in NY State, and will help determine the management and conservation of this important species throughout the region.

To learn more about this project in general and to register for other locations, visit: www.nyhorseshoecrab.org

Join CCE Marine’s Back to the Bays Habitat Specialists and Educators in a unique hands-on experience tending to our coastal plant nursery and new demonstrative coastal rain garden to kick off spring! We will be working with native coastal 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).

Become a "citizen scientist" and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs coming to shore at night to lay their eggs!

Join us in a state-wide effort to monitor our local horseshoe crab population and collect data that will inform policy that will help sustain their population for generations to come!

Back to the Bays, an initiative of CCE Marine Program, oversees the monitoring of horseshoe crabs at the Tiana Bayside site, in Hampton Bays. To register for a date at this location, please signup here on Eventbrite, or contact our site coordinator, Danielle Morris at dm733@cornell.edu, 516-306-0958.

Yes, this work is conducted at night, under the full or new moon, when horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay eggs! Be prepared to walk along the shore and wade into water if needed.

How to prepare:

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled monitoring time to get oriented

• Dress for the weather, rain or shine (only thunderstorms may cause cancellations)

• Wear waders or tall boots, or water shoes when water is warm enough - we only have a handful of waders to borrow

• Extra flashlights and headlamps are helpful - we only have 2 to borrow

• Instructions, data sheets, clip boards, and tools are provided

• Familiarize yourself with thisSample Data Sheet (waterproof sheets will be provided)

• ReviewQuadrat + Count Protocols (Volunteer coordinator will teach methods)

Please note: there are multiple dates and times to register for throughout the season. Please take extra care to register for the date and time you would like to attend.

Tiana Bayside 2026 Season Schedule

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program and Stony Brook University are working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to coordinate and implement this project.

The intent of this network is to encourage participants to get involved with our annual horseshoe crab monitoring program on various reference beaches throughout New York’s Marine District. Participants assist with the collection of scientific data that is used to assess the status of horseshoe crabs in NY State, and will help determine the management and conservation of this important species throughout the region.

To learn more about this project in general and to register for other locations, visit: www.nyhorseshoecrab.org

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 sein for seahorses in the eelgrass meadows off Tiana Bayside at low tide (around 2pm).

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!

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County strives to host inclusive, accessible events that respectfully enables all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to interact and engage fully. Our Association will make reasonable accommodations to enable all individuals to participate in our events. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Kim Manzo at kp92@cornell.edu

Become a "citizen scientist" and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs coming to shore at night to lay their eggs!

Join us in a state-wide effort to monitor our local horseshoe crab population and collect data that will inform policy that will help sustain their population for generations to come!

Back to the Bays, an initiative of CCE Marine Program, oversees the monitoring of horseshoe crabs at the Tiana Bayside site, in Hampton Bays. To register for a date at this location, please signup here on Eventbrite, or contact our site coordinator, Danielle Morris at dm733@cornell.edu, 516-306-0958.

Yes, this work is conducted at night, under the full or new moon, when horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay eggs! Be prepared to walk along the shore and wade into water if needed.

How to prepare:

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled monitoring time to get oriented

• Dress for the weather, rain or shine (only thunderstorms may cause cancellations)

• Wear waders or tall boots, or water shoes when water is warm enough - we only have a handful of waders to borrow

• Extra flashlights and headlamps are helpful - we only have 2 to borrow

• Instructions, data sheets, clip boards, and tools are provided

• Familiarize yourself with thisSample Data Sheet (waterproof sheets will be provided)

• ReviewQuadrat + Count Protocols (Volunteer coordinator will teach methods)

Please note: there are multiple dates and times to register for throughout the season. Please take extra care to register for the date and time you would like to attend.

Tiana Bayside 2026 Season Schedule

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program and Stony Brook University are working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to coordinate and implement this project.

The intent of this network is to encourage participants to get involved with our annual horseshoe crab monitoring program on various reference beaches throughout New York’s Marine District. Participants assist with the collection of scientific data that is used to assess the status of horseshoe crabs in NY State, and will help determine the management and conservation of this important species throughout the region.

To learn more about this project in general and to register for other locations, visit: www.nyhorseshoecrab.org

Become a "citizen scientist" and help us count and tag local horseshoe crabs coming to shore at night to lay their eggs!

Join us in a state-wide effort to monitor our local horseshoe crab population and collect data that will inform policy that will help sustain their population for generations to come!

Back to the Bays, an initiative of CCE Marine Program, oversees the monitoring of horseshoe crabs at the Tiana Bayside site, in Hampton Bays. To register for a date at this location, please signup here on Eventbrite, or contact our site coordinator, Danielle Morris at dm733@cornell.edu, 516-306-0958.

Yes, this work is conducted at night, under the full or new moon, when horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay eggs! Be prepared to walk along the shore and wade into water if needed.

How to prepare:

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled monitoring time to get oriented

• Dress for the weather, rain or shine (only thunderstorms may cause cancellations)

• Wear waders or tall boots, or water shoes when water is warm enough - we only have a handful of waders to borrow

• Extra flashlights and headlamps are helpful - we only have 2 to borrow

• Instructions, data sheets, clip boards, and tools are provided

• Familiarize yourself with thisSample Data Sheet (waterproof sheets will be provided)

• ReviewQuadrat + Count Protocols (Volunteer coordinator will teach methods)

Please note: there are multiple dates and times to register for throughout the season. Please take extra care to register for the date and time you would like to attend.

Tiana Bayside 2026 Season Schedule

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program and Stony Brook University are working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to coordinate and implement this project.

The intent of this network is to encourage participants to get involved with our annual horseshoe crab monitoring program on various reference beaches throughout New York’s Marine District. Participants assist with the collection of scientific data that is used to assess the status of horseshoe crabs in NY State, and will help determine the management and conservation of this important species throughout the region.

To learn more about this project in general and to register for other locations, visit: www.nyhorseshoecrab.org

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 at our Hampton Bays + Sag Harbor Stewardship Sites and utilized in our new seahorse restoration + monitoring efforts!

Join CCE Marine’s Back to the Bays Habitat Specialists and Educators in a unique hands-on experience preparing planting into our new demonstrative coastal rain garden to kick off spring! We will be working with native coastal 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).