Interpretive Programs

Park rangers and volunteers conduct a variety of recreational and educational programs to help you learn more about Fire Island National Seashore

If you'd like to explore Fire Island's natural and cultural resources, a guided program may be just the way to get you started. This summer, Fire Island National Seahore is offering a balance of recreational and educational programs for individuals, families, and groups.

Some programs are limited in attendance or require advance reservations. Most programs are free, but program fees are charged by some of the park's partners or for special events.

Watch Hill is open from mid-May to mid-October, and Sailors Haven is open from mid- to late-June through mid-October in 2006. Both are accessible by ferry or private boat. The Wilderness Visitor Center is open weekends during the spring, then Wednesday through Sunday from late June through December 31, 2006. The William Floyd Estate is open Friday through Sunday, Memorial Day weekend through October. The Fire Island Lighthouse is open year-round.

Logistics on Fire Island can be quite complicated, so be sure to review ferry schedules in advance. Ferries run regularly to the island in the summer months but are limited in the off-season. A water taxi provides service between island communities and park locations. See "How to Get Here" for park access information.