Welcome to ArtSea Create & Sip - Oysters, Water Quality & Decoupage!

Join us on Wed Jun 04 2025 at 5:00 PM at the beautiful Montauk Yacht Club for a fun and unique event blending art and marine education .

Get ready to sip on your favorite drinks while learning about water quality and how it impacts the local ecosystem. Dive into the world of decoupage and create your own masterpiece to take home.

Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience that combines creativity, education, and fun. See you there!

$45 admission includes instruction, materials, and door prizes. Food + Drink available for additional purchase.

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 nursury! 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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

Come join us for a fun night of learning about the Northern Lined Seahorses and their local habitat!

Bring your own snacks and beverages!

Welcome to ArtSea Create & Sip: Seahorses, Eelgrass, & Shell Mosaic! Join us on Wed Jul 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM at the beautiful Montauk Yacht Club for a fun and creative evening.

Dive into the world seahorses and eelgrass and than let your creativity flow as you sip on your favorite drinks and create a seahorse sell mosaic. No experience necessary and we'll provide all the materials you need.

Come relax, unwind, and get inspired by the sea! Don't miss out on this unique event - reserve your spot now!

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!

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 nursury! 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!

Join Back to the Bays at Montauk Yacht Club on August 7 at 5pm for an Oyster Happy Hour!

Learn more about our mission and what is next for our Montauk Stewardship Site + oyster reef, enjoy drinks and appetizers from Montauk Yacht Club and experience hands-on demonstrations from Back to the Bays educators!

$25 admission includes Back to the Bays Stewardship Package + one drink.

Join Back to the Bays at Montauk Yacht Club on August 7 at 5pm for an Oyster Happy Hour!

Learn more about our mission and what is next for our Montauk Stewardship Site + oyster reef, enjoy drinks and appetizers from Montauk Yacht Club and experience hands-on demonstrations from Back to the Bays educators!

$25 admission includes Back to the Bays Stewardship Package + one drink.

Let's get crafty at ArtSea Create & Sip -Learn about whales that visit Long Island and create plaster whale wall medallions.

Learn about the whale species that visit Long Island waters and then enjoy creating a plaster whale medallion while catching up with friends.

Bring your own snacks and beverages!

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!

Welcome to ArtSea Create & Sip: Whales on Canvas + Driftwood event! Join us on Thu Aug 14 2025 at Montauk Yacht Club for a fun evening of creativity and nature.

Get ready to unleash your inner artist while sipping on your favorite drink. Learn about whales that visit our region in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Let's paint, sip, and connect with nature together. See you there!

Welcome to ArtSea Tiana Tuesday Nights - Pufferfish in Eelgrass - Canvas & Driftwood event! Join us for a creative evening on Tue Sep 16 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Tiana Bayside Facility. Learn about the importance of local eelgrass and northern puffers and let yourself relax and paint a beautiful pufferfish swimming in eelgrass on canvas and driftwood. No experience necessary - our instructor will guide you every step of the way. Get ready for a fun and relaxing night of art and creativity by the sea.

Bring your own snacks and beverages!

Welcome to ArtSea Create & Sip Clam Acrylic Painting!

Join us for a fun evening of creativity and relaxation at Montauk Yacht Club. Grab a drink, learn about our local hard clams, mingle with fellow art enthusiasts, and let your inner artist shine as you paint a beautiful clam masterpiece using acrylics. No experience necessary - our talented instructors will guide you every step of the way.

So mark your calendars for Wed Sep 17 2025 at 6:00 PM and get ready for a memorable night of painting by the sea!

Welcome to ArtSea Tiana Tuesday Nights - Oil Pastel Scallop Shells! Join us for a fun and creative evening where we will be learning about localbay scallops and exploring the beauty of oil pastels while creating stunning scallop shell artwork. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!

Date: Tue Oct 21 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Tiana Bayside Facility

Come unwind, learn, socialize, and tap into your artistic side with us. All materials will be provided, so just bring yourself and get ready to have a blast!

Bring your own snacks & beverages.