Events Calendar
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring at Tiana Bayside
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
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring at Tiana Bayside
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
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring at Tiana Bayside
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
Stewardship Session: Seahorse Survey at Ponquogue Bridge
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
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring at Tiana Bayside
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
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring at Tiana Bayside
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
Reef Raisers + Meadow Makers OPEN HOUSE
Join us in celebrating the culmination of our inaugural year of CCE Marine’s Reef Raisers + Meadow Makers Program - an integrated multi-unit curriculum engaging local students in restoring oyster reefs and coastal habitats, through hands-on stewardship in their own classrooms.
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring at Tiana Bayside
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
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring at Tiana Bayside
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
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring at Tiana Bayside
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
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring at Tiana Bayside
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
Stewardship Session: Seahorse Survey at Tiana Beach / Ponquogue
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
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring at Tiana Bayside
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
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring at Tiana Bayside
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
Stewardship Session: Seahorse Survey at Tiana Beach / Ponquogue
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
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: Seahorse Hotel at Tiana Bayside
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!
Stewardship Session: Coastal Gardening
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).
CANCELLED! 4th Annual North Fork Polar Bear Plunge
*CANCELLED
Due to unprecedented winter weather conditions, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 4th Annual North Fork Polar Bear Plunge for this year. We are incredibly grateful for the enthusiasm, generosity, and support shown by our plungers, sponsors, and community. While we won’t be gathering at the beach this year, the impact of your participation is still very real. All funds raised directly support two vital causes:
CAST - providing food relief, education, and essential support services to North Fork and Shelter Island residents in need
CCE Marine Program and our Back to the Bays Initiative - restoring marine habitats and strengthening shellfish populations on the East End
You can still pickup plunge merchandise and prizes at CAST - 53930 Main Rd. in Southold. Visit Treiber Hall using the entrance off the Main Rd. The first 50 people to pick up their items will receive a free sweatshirt! Prizes will also be awarded to the top teams and individual fundraisers.
Merch + prize pickup dates and times:
Thursday, January 29: 12:00–4:00 PM
Wednesday, February 4: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Thursday, February 5: 2:00–5:00 PM
Saturday, February 7: 1:00–3:00 PM
To learn more about cold water plunging, visit the North Fork Polar Bears at northforkpolarbears.org. There is still time to add your support for Team Back to the Bays HERE. Thank you, and stay safe and warm!
Shoreline Restoration + SEAd Bomb Workshop at Long Beach
Help us plant native coastal grasses & shrubs in our designated restoration areas on the beach, and create SEAd Bombs to replenish the natural buffer between the beach and parking area at Long Beach. Work side by side with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Habitat Restoration Team and learn about the importance of coastal plant restoration while playing a hands on role in planting efforts. Please bring work gloves, dress for the weather and join us beginning at 10am on Saturday December 6th. Service hours available, please contact a staff person at the event if you require documentation.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to interact and engage fully. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable participation in our programmming. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact us at backtothebays@cornell.edu at least one week prior to the program or event date.
Marine Meadows Workshop at Kidd Squid Brewery
Help CCE Marine's Team in our eelgrass restoration efforts by helping weave eelgrass shoots into burlap "tortillas" for transplanting!
Coastal Gardening at Tiana Bayside
Join CCE Marine’s Back to the Bays Team planting, transplanting and weeding our demonstrative coastal rain garden and coastal plant nursery!
Please come prepared in clothes & shoes 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).
Plants take in carbon dioxide from air and sequester carbon in their soil and roots. Less carbon in atmosphere, less climate change!
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!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and fellow gardening enthusiasts. See you there!
Marine Meadows Workshop at Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Back to the Bays Initiative for a Marine Meadows Workshop! Participants will learn about the importance of eelgrass, our native species of seagrass that provides essential habitat and services, and then will have the opportunity to weave eelgrass into discs of burlap to prepare them for planting into the South Shore Estuary. This program is made possible by funding from the South Shore Estuary Reserve Program. Community service hours will be provided upon request.
Tiana Coastal Garden Seed Collecting and SEAd Bomb Making
Welcome to Tiana Coastal Garden!
Come join us at the beautiful Tiana Bayside on October 16, 2025 at 4pm for native seed collecting and SEAd Bomb making!
We will search the grounds of Tiana Bayside for any native plants with seeds ready to be harvested and we will use them along with other sourced seeds to create SEAd Bombs... small soil balls with native perennial plant seeds. The plant species in the SEAd Bombs are plants that will support rain gardens, maintain swale structure, help prevent erosion and provide nectar and food to insects and animals .
Plants take in carbon dioxide from air and sequester carbon in their soil and roots. Less carbon in atmosphere, less climate change!
Coastal Gardening at Tiana Bayside
Join CCE Marine’s Back to the Bays Team planting, transplanting and weeding our demonstrative coastal rain garden and coastal plant nursery!
Please come prepared in clothes & shoes 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).
Plants take in carbon dioxide from air and sequester carbon in their soil and roots. Less carbon in atmosphere, less climate change!
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!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and fellow gardening enthusiasts. See you there!
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!
The Quogue Duck Race
Meet our Quogue Back to the Bays Jr. Ambassadors at the Quogue Association’s Duck Race Fundraiser. They will be there promoting our work and engaging their local community in our mission.
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: 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: Coastal Gardening at Tiana
CANCELED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT!!
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 nursery! 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!
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.
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!
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.
Buoys for the Bays Painting Workshop
Paint a Buoy for the Bay ~ Join CCE Marine's Back to the Bays Initiative in partnership with Castello di Borghese Vineyard to raise funds + awareness through art!
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 nursery! 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!
All that attend will be entered into a raffle to win 5 Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), a native great for pollinators.
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: 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 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: 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!
Buoys for the Bays Painting Workshop
Paint a Buoy for the Bay ~ Join CCE Marine's Back to the Bays Initiative in partnership with Castello di Borghese Vineyard to raise funds + awareness through art!
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 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: 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!
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.