Facilities Fund

Support education and public engagement at Tiana Bayside Facility, by making a contribution today.

3% Cover the Fee

Contributions made to our Facilities Fund directly support the upkeep and enhancement of the building and grounds at Tiana Bayside Facility. Back to the Bays is an Initiative of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, a registered 501(c)(3). Our EIN is 11-6081424 and contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

About

Tiana Bayside Facility

CCE Marine Program partnered with the Southampton Town Parks + Recreation Department nearly 10 years ago to renovate, repair, and operate out of the Tiana Bayside Facility on Dune Road in Hampton Bays. We’ve welcomed thousands of students and community members to this facility and grounds since opening our doors, and continually provide meaningful educational programing and hands-on workshops to engage the public in our coastal and marine species restoration and conservation projects.

  • Summer Marine Art + Science Camps

  • School + Library Field Trips

  • Youth + Early Education Programs

  • Stewardship Sessions + Lectures

Tiana Bayside Facility Fundraising Campaign

Help us reach our $10,000 goal by July!

The wear and tear of coastal weather conditions and hosting so many visitors have taken a toll on our beloved building and education spaces over the years. As a non-profit, we operate on a tight budget. Most of our grants and funding sources do not allow coverage for facility-related improvements.

We are appealing to our dedicated supporters and patrons to help us make some much-needed upgrades and repairs (outlined below).

Your generous contributions will help us continue serving and inspiring our community.

Fundraising Goals

  • Upgrades to Main Classroom

    New lab tables, education stations, flooring improvements, and new HVAC system

  • Construction of an Outdoor Classroom

    Sailcloth shades, picnic tables, and presentation station

  • Learning Library

    Brand new reference materials, publications, and children’s books for guests to enjoy

  • ArtSea Studio Expansion

    Wash sink, kiln, and project materials

  • Interactive Early Education Space

    A dedicated space for our littlest learners to become inspired by marine science

  • Touch Tank Room Improvements

    New digital microscopes, monitors, and aquarium supplies, and touch tank modifications

  • Grounds + Garden Upgrades

    Plant ID signage, propagation station, removal of poison ivy, and irrigation improvements

Make a donation.

3% Cover the Fee

Contributions made to our Facilities Fund directly support the upkeep and enhancement of the building and grounds at Tiana Bayside Facility. Back to the Bays is an Initiative of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, a registered 501(c)(3). Our EIN is 11-6081424 and contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.