• Miles of uncrowded white sandy beaches extend to the horizon, separating the clear blue ocean and undulating grass-covered dunes.

    Fire Island

    National Seashore New York

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  • More Park Facilities Reopen During May 2013

    Watch Hill and Sailors Haven marinas open May 10. Limited ferry service from Sayville to Sailors Haven resumes May 13 and ferries from Patchogue to Watch Hill start on May 18. Remaining park facilities to reopen by May 25, 2013. More »

Event Details

  • 02/24/2013

    Winter Beach Botany
    Location: Fire Island National Seashore: Wilderness Visitor Center | Map Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Fee Information: Free Contact Name: Wilderness Visitor Center Contact Email: e-mail us Contact Phone Number: 631-281-3010

Come along for a brisk winter's walk identifying plants of all kinds growing upon the barrier beach. Observe the new landscape created by Hurricane Sandy and the changes that occurred to the he barrier island's natural plant communities. Round-trip 2-mile walk. Dress for the wind and weather.

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