Cruising the Island: Long Island’s Maritime Heritage

Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY

We can’t ignore the fact that Long Island is an island and is forever being influenced by the waters surrounding us.  The waters have helped to …

Pine Barrens and the Natural History of Long Island

Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY

The ecologically diverse Long Island Pine Barrens region provides a habitat for a large number of rare and endangered species, but faces challenges associated with …

Crabby Adventures: Jonah’s Journey Under the Sea

Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY

Meet the Jonah crab species, a lesser-known crustacean and learn about overfishing and climatic changes' impact on fisheries. Attend AJ Mabaka's lecture explaining his research …

More Than Stripers – NY’s other marine fish

Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY

Yes, the striped bass in New York’s state marine fish. And yes, people, from around the world, travel to Long Island with the hopes of …

Art and Algae: A Tour of Long Island’s Waterways

Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY

Learn about harmful algal blooms on Long Island while crafting with algal paints. All ages welcome and crafting materials supplied! This program is free with …

Coastal Housing and Insurance Under Climate Change

Montauk Point Lighthouse 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY

Sara Hamideh will discuss how experiences and perceptions of rapid and slow onset hazard risks in the United States coastal regions affect the housing market …