White Great egret standing on branch in tree

East Pond Shoreline Rove

Gateway National Recreation Area

  • Aug 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

Walked the West Pond loop trail and looking for your next Jamaica Bay adventure? Join a ranger for a rove around the shoreline of the East Pond and learn to safely navigate what can be a difficult trek on the mudflats and how to be responsible nature observers while getting some close-up views of shorebirds and other wildlife.

Long sleeves, pants, and high muck boots are highly recommended. Depending on conditions, this can at times be a difficult walk, through mud, muck, and tall grasses and reeds.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Schedule

Date:

Aug 31, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Event Type

  • Walk
Tags: jamaica bay wildlife refuge, jamaica bay unit, gateway national recreation area, ranger program, birding