Seastreak Ferry 1-800-BOATRIDE or www.seastreak.com NPS Photo Jamaica Bay Programs Sunset Eco-Cruise Discover the early evening beauty of one of New York City’s natural treasures during this ranger-guided eco – tour of Jamaica Bay. Bring binoculars and insect protection. For more information call: (718) 318 – 4340. NYC Audubon Summer Bird and Nature Walk See shorebirds, dragonflies, butterflies and wildflowers and learn about the history and ecology of the refuge with naturalist Don Riepe. Bring binoculars, drinking water, insect and sun protection. Reservations required. Canarsie Concert Series Listen to the live sounds of jazz, R & B, pop, and old school music. And make sounds of your own on Open Mike Nights: July 16, August 6, and August 27; arrive 30 minutes early to register for open mic. HARP The volunteers from the Historic Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP) will be available to give tours of the vintage aircraft they work so hard to restore. Jacob Riis Park Tour Join a park ranger on a walking tour of historic Jacob Riis Park. Kayaking “Try – out” How amazing is this? First timer paddlers can try kayaking on Jamaica Bay. Kayaks and life vests will be provided!Wear comfortable clothing. For ages 10 and up. Call (718)338 – 3799 for more information. Introduction to Canoeing No boating experience required. Participants should expect physical exertion. Bring water and sunscreen. There is a fee. Space is limited and reservations are required. Individual Sailing This program will provide beginner and intermediate sailing instruction. There is a fee and space is limited. Make reservations after June 1st. Call (718) 338 – 3799. Youth Group Camping Kids camp overnight in tents, prepare meals outdoors, practice teamwork and explore nature in the urban outback of Floyd Bennett Field. Call (718) 338- 4306 for information on leader training, fees and scheduling. Youth Group Sailing Youth groups develop an appreciation of local natural resources while learning the basics of sailing. Program accommodates 25 participants per day. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call (718) 338 – 3799. Coming Soon: The August Production of the Rockaway Theater Company Come Back to the Five and Dime – Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean! Sandy Hook Programs Campfire on the Beach Sing along and hear some strange but true stories about Sandy Hook (sea monsters, pirates, shipwrecks & broken dishes) on the beach opposite the Visitor Center. Music on the Hook The Sandy Hook Foundation sponsors this annual FREE concert series. If weather is a factor, a decision will be made at 2 p.m. on the day of the concert. Call 732-291-7733 or check www.sandyhookfoundationnj.org for rain cancellations. July 22 Philadelphia Funk Authority (R&B) Bunker of the Week Explore a different gun battery each week. Battery Gunnison July 21 Birding for Beginners An evening bird walk with the New Jersey Audubon Society featuring migratory shorebirds, terns, egrets and other birds of the seashore. Open to all skill levels and ages. Bring binoculars. Cold War Defenses Car caravan to the Sandy Hook Nike Missile sites that were built as part of the Cold War era air defenses of the 1950s. National Park Service Junior Ranger Historian Kids ages 7-12 can become a history detective and help National Park Service researchers unlock the hidden secrets of Sandy Hook’s past: recreate a shipwreck rescue, use a kite and aerial camera to peer down into the past, become a fire fighting historian. The program is free, but reservations are required: 732-872-5970. American Littoral Society Family Nights at the Hook Building 18, Fort Hancock Bring the kids to pull a seine net and look at plankton through a field microscope. Reservations required for this ALS fee program. Call 732-872-0055. Sandy Hook Visitor Center
Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Visitor Center is in the historic Spermaceti Cove Life-Saving Station and features exhibits and a bookstore. Call 732-872-5970. History House An 1898 lieutenant’s quarters on "Officers Row" overlooking Sandy Hook Bay is furnished to the 1940s, the busiest time at Fort Hancock. Sandy Hook Lighthouse Tours Tours are first-come, first-served. You must be 48 inches tall to climb the tower. Grounds and video in adjacent barn are always open. Groups must make advance reservations. Call the Visitor Center. Sandy Hook Lighthouse Keepers Quarters Sign up here for Lighthouse tours and see exhibits on New Jersey Lighthouses. Sandy Hook Bird Observatory This New Jersey Audubon Society field center has a bookshop and displays. Call 732-872-2500. Fort Hancock Museum The museum is in the former post guardhouse: Dioramas of Sandy Hook and its gun batteries, photographs and artifacts from Fort Hancock’s past ….and those old army jail cells. Battery Potter Who needs Harry Potter? We've got Battery Potter! Explore Sandy Hook’s oldest gun battery, completed in 1894. Meet at Battery Potter. Staten Island Programs
Cheer Your Favorite Team On! “Hoop It Up” 5-on-5 Basketball Tournament Miller Field Ranger Station Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m. It's too late to register, but not too late to cheer your favorite team on! Boys and girls will ‘hoop it up’ with National Park Service rangers for a 5-on-5 single elimination basketball tournament. A La Carte Great Kills Park Beach Center Ongoing activities! Explore the National Park Service portable discovery station to learn about native plants and animals. Each session will cover a different theme. Astronomy Night Join the Amateur Astronomers Association for a tour of the evening sky. Telescopes will be available or you can bring your own. Inclement weather will cancel the program. Scrapbooking Victorian Style Join us to learn how the Victorians made their scrapbooks and make one for yourself. Bring photos and mementos if you like. Materials will be supplied. Reservations required: 718-354-4500 Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center The visitor center is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p. m. Ranger-led tours of the fortifications are conducted Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Great Kills Park The Education Field Station is open Friday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for permits and park information. Miller Field The Miller Field Ranger Station is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. Permits Fishing and bird watching/nature study parking permits are available for the 2009 season at Miller Field, Fort Wadsworth and Great Kills Park. Boat Launch Permits are only issued at Great Kills Park.
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Last updated: February 26, 2015