Events Calendar
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: Clam Barrel Preparation
Help Back to the Bays prepare for the field nursery season by mending barrels to grow hard clams!
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!
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: 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 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 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!
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!
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.
Stewardship Session: Shell Bag Assembly
Help our Aquaculture Coordinator create bags of oyster shells for our spat-on-shell oyster reef restoration projects!
This volunteer opportunity will entail: cutting and tying mesh to create bags; shoveling cured shell into the bags; neatly stacking bags off to the side. Gloves can be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own. Expect to get mildly wet and/or dirty, depending on conditions.