June, July Programs For Kids, Teens, Families On Sandy Hook

HIGHLANDS, NJ ? For parents looking for something to do with kids this summer, here are many outdoor events and activities planned by the American Littoral Society, a nature advocacy non-profit that has its headquarters in the Officers' Row buildings at the tip of Sandy Hook.

Horseshoe Crab Tagging along Shark River Inlet
Neptune, NJ
June 10, 11 & 12

Another season of horseshoe crab tagging concludes with three dates in June. Join us for tagging along the Shark River Inlet near Neptune, NJ. Find more info and register.

Sandy Hook Horseshoe Crab Walk

Sandy Hook, NJ
Saturday, June 14, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Get to know some of our oldest neighbors - 350-450 million years old that is! We have two Horseshoe Crab Walks coming up in June, with the second being a general nature walk to mark the end of horseshoe crab spawning season. Find more info and register on our website.

Homeschool Family Fun Day
Sandy Hook, NJ
Wednesday, June 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Our Homeschool Family Fun Day in May was so popular we added a second date. This is a perfect opportunity for homeschool students and families to connect while exploring and learning about the coastal environment. Find more info and register on our website.

Sunset Beach Walk
Sandy Hook, NJ
Wednesday, June 25, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join the American Littoral Society for an evening walk at Sandy Hook to learn our local beach ecology. Find more info and register.

Moth Night
Sandy Hook, NJ
Friday, Jul 25 8 - 10 p.m.

Join us for a unique evening exploring the fascinating world of moths, nature?s incredible nocturnal pollinators, with Blaine Rothauser, senior ecologist at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., Find more info and register on our website.

Junior Ranger Angler Surf Fishing Program
Sandy Hook, NJ
June through August
Wouldn't it be cool to have experts teach your son or daughter how to surf fish? The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach children surf fishing on Sandy Hook. Perfect for pre-teens and teens. Find more info and register on our website.