*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!

Join us for Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.’s Annual OysterFest on Carpenter Street in Greenport! Learn more about our Greenport Stewardship Site, get creative with an ArtSEA activity or shop our oyster-themed merch.

Join us for an evening of oysters, small plates, drinks, and community in support of our local waters at the new The Boathouse at Silver Sands in Greenport.

Learn more about Back to the Bays, an initiative of Cornell Cooperative Extention - Marine Program and help fundraise for a NEW Greenport Stewardship Site.

Tickets: $50 includes Pipes Cove oyster bar, small plates by The Boathouse, and wine and beer from our sponsors.

Sponsors and in-kind partners: McCall Wines & Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.

All proceeds will directly support the Back to the Bays Greenport Stewardship Site, helping to restore and revitalize native marine species including eelgrass and the Northern Lined Seahorse.

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!