Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour
Aug
10

Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour

Children (Ages 0-8) | Read-aloud

Drop in to our hour of storytelling. Our educators will make our picture books come alive for your children. Our library of entertaining picture books will keep your kids interested all morning long.

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.

Each picture book takes about 10 minutes to be read aloud.

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Squid Lab
Aug
10

Squid Lab

Children (Ages 7-12) | Class 

Slap on those gloves and get your dissection tools ready because we’re diving into the anatomy and survival adaptions of the squid. Join us for a guided squid dissection for a deeper understanding of these magnificent marine animals. 

All kids must be accompanied by an adult. 

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply 

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors on tables. 

RSVP: RSVP Required.  

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend. 

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Tiny Tots: Insect Explorers
Aug
13

Tiny Tots: Insect Explorers

Children (Ages 3-6) | Class

Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity every week. Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of the outdoors and of science.

Theme: Insect Explorers

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Singing to Kelp
Aug
14

Singing to Kelp

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Activity

Develop a conversational relationship with nature. Let’s explore our natural landscape and make music together inspired by the world around us.

Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Tiny Tots: Insect Explorers
Aug
15

Tiny Tots: Insect Explorers

Children (Ages 3-6) | Class

Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity every week. Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of the outdoors and of science.

Theme: Insect Explorers

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
Aug
17

Touch Tank Walk-in Hours

All Ages | Tours

Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.

The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.

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Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour
Aug
17

Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour

Children (Ages 0-8) | Read-aloud

Drop in to our hour of storytelling. Our educators will make our picture books come alive for your children. Our library of entertaining picture books will keep your kids interested all morning long.

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.

Each picture book takes about 10 minutes to be read aloud.

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Indigenous Sea Stories Exhibit Opening
Aug
21

Indigenous Sea Stories Exhibit Opening

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Exhibit Opening

Welcome the arrival of an exhibit featuring the artwork of Indigenous artists, highlighting the impact of kelp on their past, present, and future. Enjoy light refreshments and explore the exhibit gallery as the sun sets over the beachfront.

The exhibit explores water access, traditional place names, and the Shinnecock relationship with the sea-from pre-contact traditions and singing to the kelp, to historical conflicts and contemporary environmental restoration. Made possible by collaboration with Ma’s House: BIPOC Art Studio, the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers, and funding from NPS Maritime Heritage Grant.

Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Park Preserve Hike
Aug
22

Park Preserve Hike

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Hike

Follow our guide around the West End. Learn about the history of the preserve and how to identify the various species we may find!

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee in effect

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors

Distance: Up to 2.5 miles of walking on sand and pavement.

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Astronomy Night with AOSNY at Jones Beach Bandshell
Aug
22

Astronomy Night with AOSNY at Jones Beach Bandshell

All Ages | Talk + Activity

Celebrate the solstice! Join us with our guest, AOSNY, for an evening of night skies! The program will start indoors for a brief talk on the sky before heading outside as the sky darkens. On our back deck, we will use multiple telescopes to focus on the various celestial bodies.

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors and Outdoors

Weather: In the case of inclement weather, we will notify folks of cancellation via-email, and we will update this webpage morning-of.

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Speakers:

Amateur Observers’ Society of New York

Established in 1965, the Amateur Observers’ Society of New York (“AOSNY”) was created as a means for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages to meet together. Amateur Astronomy is about helping others, learning, doing, and having fun!

Their mission is to bring Long Island astronomy to the public and provide astronomy resources to members. This expresses their commitment not only to serve their members, but also to educate and inspire the public.

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Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour
Aug
23

Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour

Children (Ages 0-8) | Read-aloud

Drop in to our hour of storytelling. Our educators will make our picture books come alive for your children. Our library of entertaining picture books will keep your kids interested all morning long.

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.

Each picture book takes about 10 minutes to be read aloud.

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Beach Cleanup
Aug
26

Beach Cleanup

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Volunteer

Help beautify our beachfronts by helping us on this cleanup. 

10:00am-10:10am: Volunteer Check-in and Paperwork 

10:10am- 10:15am: Introductions and Safety Talk. 

10:15am- 1:00pm: Beach Cleanup. Distance walked and end time of cleanup dependent on amount of trash present. 

Fee: Free / Please give your name to the West End 2 tollbooth to have your vehicle fee waived.

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors. Will be cancelled via email in the case of inclement weather. 

Distance: Up to 3 miles walking across sand. 

RSVP: RSVP Required.  

Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend. 

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For this day at the beach, we will provide:

  • PPE (gloves)

  • Garbage bags

  • Other equipment needed for cleanup

However, we ask that you please bring:

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Sun protection

  • Weather appropriate clothing

  • Closed toed shoes

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Tiny Tots: Bivalves
Aug
27

Tiny Tots: Bivalves

Children (Ages 3-6) | Class

Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity every week. Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of the outdoors and of science.

Theme: Bivalves

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Family Game Night
Aug
28

Family Game Night

All Ages | Games 

Play cornhole, ring toss, giant checkers, and more! A laid-back evening of outdoor games and fun for the whole family.  

Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply 

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors. 

RSVP: Not required. 

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Tiny Tots: Bivalves
Aug
29

Tiny Tots: Bivalves

Children (Ages 3-6) | Class

Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity every week. Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of the outdoors and of science.

Theme: Bivalves

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
Aug
30

Touch Tank Walk-in Hours

All Ages | Tours

Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.

The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.

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Share the Names: Algonquin BioBlitz
Aug
30

Share the Names: Algonquin BioBlitz

All Ages | Activity

How many names does one living thing have? Embark on a mission to meet familiar animals, plants, and more here at Jones Beach, and speak their Algonquin-language names.

Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
Aug
31

Touch Tank Walk-in Hours

All Ages | Tours

Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.

The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.

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Microplastics Beach Cleanup
Aug
9

Microplastics Beach Cleanup

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Volunteer

Help beautify our beachfronts by helping us on this cleanup. 

10:00am-10:10am: Volunteer Check-in and Paperwork 

10:10am- 10:15am: Introductions and Safety Talk. 

10:15am- 1:00pm: Beach Cleanup. Distance walked and end time of cleanup dependent on amount of trash present. 

Fee: Free / Please give your name to the West End 2 tollbooth to have your vehicle fee waived.

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors. Will be cancelled via email in the case of inclement weather. 

Distance: Up to 3 miles walking across sand. 

RSVP: RSVP Required.  

Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend. 

Please scroll down for further information.

For this day at the beach, we will provide:

  • PPE (gloves)

  • Garbage bags

  • Other equipment needed for cleanup

However, we ask that you please bring:

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Sun protection

  • Weather appropriate clothing

  • Closed toed shoes

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Discover the Dunes
Aug
7

Discover the Dunes

Families (All Ages) | Walk

Get a taste of Jones Beach with a beautiful and easy walk. Take a guided walk down to the ocean and back to see what plants, animal tracks, and other features of the landscape there are to be seen on a given day, and learn about what makes Jones Beach unique.

This walk is at least 1 mile on sandy terrain.

Fee: $4 per person

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors, but we in the case inclement weather we will cancel via email.

Distance: Up to 1 mile walk there-and-back walk on a sandy beach. 

RSVP: RSVP Required.  

Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend. 

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Adult Craft: Terrariums
Aug
7

Adult Craft: Terrariums

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Craft

Learn a new skill with us and create a craft to decorate your home, gift to a friend, or just to help you unwind and relax.

Theme: Terrariums

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Community Seining
Aug
3

Community Seining

All Ages, preferred ages 8 and up | Citizen Science Event

Join an educator to learn all about seine fishing and learn all about the aquatic organisms that call Jones Bay home.

Seine fishing employs a large net (seine) with two poles. Two people stand parallel to the shore, each holding one pole. As it sweeps the water, the net catches aquatic organisms. After surveying these organisms, we will be releasing them to the bay.

We will meet at the Center to check-in and use the restrooms, and then you will get back in your vehicle and follow us to the seining site.

Please arrive on time, program departs 10 minutes after start time. If you have any questions, call 516-809-8222.

We will provide:

  • Seine net

You MUST bring:

  • Clothes you are comfortable getting wet.

  • Closed-toe water shoes. NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS.

  • Water

  • Sunscreen

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Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
Aug
3

Touch Tank Walk-in Hours

All Ages | Tours

Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.

The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.

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Nature Writing
Jul
31

Nature Writing

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Workshop 

Join us for a creative writing experience to learn different methods of nature writing while experiencing the physical beauty of the dunes. 

Writing utensils and small journals are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. 

Fee: $4 a person / Vehicle use fee may apply 

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors, but we will move indoors in the case of inclement weather. 

Distance: We will be mostly stationary, but may have a 0.25 mile walk or stretch depending on time available. 

RSVP: RSVP required. 

Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend. 

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Adult Craft: Clay Magnets
Jul
31

Adult Craft: Clay Magnets

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Craft

Learn a new skill with us and create a craft to decorate your home, gift to a friend, or just to help you unwind and relax.

Theme: Clay Magnets

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour
Jul
27

Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour

Children (Ages 0-8) | Read-aloud

Drop in to our hour of storytelling. Our educators will make our picture books come alive for your children. Our library of entertaining picture books will keep your kids interested all morning long.

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.

Each picture book takes about 10 minutes to be read aloud.

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Seaside Stretching
Jul
26

Seaside Stretching

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Wellness Activity 

Journey down to the seashore to enjoy a guided stretch and meditative exercise. 

Join the NYS Parks Wellness Challenge to win an exclusive sticker! 

Fee: Free 

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors, but we will move indoors in the case of inclement weather. 

Distance: Up to 1 mile walk there-and-back walk on a sandy beach. 

RSVP: RSVP Required.  

Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend. 

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CANELLED: Astronomy Night with AOSNY
Jul
25

CANELLED: Astronomy Night with AOSNY

Cancelled due to thunderstorms

All Ages | Talk + Activity

Celebrate the solstice! Join us with our guest, AOSNY, for an evening of night skies! The program will start indoors for a brief talk on the winter sky before heading outside as the sky darkens. On our back deck, we will use multiple telescopes to focus on the various celestial bodies.

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors and Outdoors

Weather: In the case of inclement weather, we will notify folks of cancellation via-email, and we will update this webpage morning-of.

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Speakers:

Amateur Observers’ Society of New York

Established in 1965, the Amateur Observers’ Society of New York (“AOSNY”) was created as a means for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages to meet together. Amateur Astronomy is about helping others, learning, doing, and having fun!

Their mission is to bring Long Island astronomy to the public and provide astronomy resources to members. This expresses their commitment not only to serve their members, but also to educate and inspire the public.

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Teachers’ Workshop
Jul
25

Teachers’ Workshop

The Teachers’ Workshop provides educators with an immersive experience at the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center. Teachers are placed in the role of students, and learn about how to use the building and site to teach students about environmental design, dune ecology, climate change, coastal resilience, and more. Participants can receive CTLE (Continuing Teacher and Leader Education) hours through the New York State Education Department.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Here are some preview questions from the Energy and Us unit. This will cover the first 30 minutes of the workshop

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RSVP required. Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please call 516-809-8222 or email jbenc@parks.ny.gov to cancel your reservation if you cannot attend so your spot can be made available to others.

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Tiny Tots: Sharks
Jul
25

Tiny Tots: Sharks

Children (Ages 3-6) | Class

Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity every week. Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of the outdoors and of science.

Theme: Sharks

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Photography Hike
Jul
24

Photography Hike

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Hike

State parks are a great place to explore from behind the lens of a camera! Photographers of all experience levels are invited to hike through the West End. Participants must provide their own camera equipment. Participants are welcome to use their phone cameras.

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors

Distance: Up to 2 miles of walking on sand and pavement.

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Tiny Tots: Sharks
Jul
23

Tiny Tots: Sharks

Children (Ages 3-6) | Class

Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity every week. Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of the outdoors and of science.

Theme: Sharks

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Beachcomber’s Bonanza
Jul
19

Beachcomber’s Bonanza

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Walk

Join a JBENC educator on a guided walk along the beachfront. On this walk you will learn about all of the commonly seen animals and signs of animals along the shore.

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply 

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors 

Distance: Up to 3 miles of walking on sand.  

RSVP: RSVP Required. 

Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend. 

If you need to cancel your reservation, please call 516-809-8222 or email jbenc@parks.ny.gov so your spot may be made available to others.

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Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
Jul
19

Touch Tank Walk-in Hours

All Ages | Tours

Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.

The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.

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Astronomy Night with Dr. J Bret Bennington
Jul
18

Astronomy Night with Dr. J Bret Bennington

All Ages | Guest Lecture

Join Dr. J. Bret Bennington for a night of summer skies! The program will start indoors for a brief talk on the winter sky before heading outside. On our back deck, we will use a telescope to focus on the Moon, the brighter stars, and their constellations.

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors and Outdoors

Weather: In the case of inclement weather, we will notify folks of cancellation via-email, and we will update this webpage morning-of.

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Speaker:

Dr. J. Bret Bennington - Chair of the Department of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability, Hofstra University

Dr. Bennington is a paleontologist who is also interested in regional geology and the geologic history of Long Island, his home for most of his life. In 2019 he was honored with the Neil Miner Award by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers for exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth sciences.

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Artists in the Dunes
Jul
17

Artists in the Dunes

Children (Ages 7-12) | Hike + Craft

Discover the nature of photography during a short walk through the dunes. Capture the beauty of the great outdoors and create a frame to keep it safe!

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors, ending with short indoor activity

Distance: Up to 1 mile walk on loose sand.

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Squid Lab
Jul
13

Squid Lab

Children (Ages 7-12) | Class 

Slap on those gloves and get your dissection tools ready because we’re diving into the anatomy and survival adaptions of the squid. Join us for a guided squid dissection for a deeper understanding of these magnificent marine animals. 

All kids must be accompanied by an adult. 

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply 

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors on tables. 

RSVP: RSVP Required.  

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend. 

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Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour
Jul
13

Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour

Children (Ages 0-8) | Read-aloud

Drop in to our hour of storytelling. Our educators will make our picture books come alive for your children. Our library of entertaining picture books will keep your kids interested all morning long.

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.

Each picture book takes about 10 minutes to be read aloud.

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Community Seining
Jul
12

Community Seining

All Ages, preferred ages 8 and up | Citizen Science Event

Join an educator to learn all about seine fishing and learn all about the aquatic organisms that call Jones Bay home.

Seine fishing employs a large net (seine) with two poles. Two people stand parallel to the shore, each holding one pole. As it sweeps the water, the net catches aquatic organisms. After surveying these organisms, we will be releasing them to the bay.

We will meet at the Center to check-in and use the restrooms, and then you will get back in your vehicle and follow us to the seining site.

Please arrive on time, program departs 10 minutes after start time. If you have any questions, call 516-809-8222.

We will provide:

  • Seine net

You MUST bring:

  • Clothes you are comfortable getting wet.

  • Closed-toe water shoes. NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS.

  • Water

  • Sunscreen

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Tiny Tots: Sand Castles
Jul
11

Tiny Tots: Sand Castles

Children (Ages 3-6) | Class

Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity every week. Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of the outdoors and of science.

Theme: Sand Castles

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Sunset Yoga
Jul
10

Sunset Yoga

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Class 

A basic level yoga class with our yoga instructor that will take place outdoors on our ocean-facing deck. 

We encourage attendees to bring their own yoga mats. We have a limited amount of yoga mats at the Center—first come, first served.

Join the NYS Parks Wellness Challenge to win an exclusive sticker! 

Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors, weather allowing—otherwise will be indoors. 

RSVP: RSVP Required.  

Program begins 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend. 

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Horseshoe Crab Hike
Jul
10

Horseshoe Crab Hike

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Hike 

Learn about Jones Beach’s own “living fossil” the horseshoe crab. Join an educator to explore the beach to try and spot horseshoe crabs and their molts. 

 Meet at the Center before following our educator in your own vehicle to the Boat Basin. 

Please wear: 

  • Waterproof, closed-toe shoes 

  • Sunscreen and a hat 

Fee: $4 a person / Vehicle use fee may apply 

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors. In the case of inclement weather, patrons will be notified via email.  

Distance: 1 mile 

RSVP: RSVP required. 

Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend. 

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Tiny Tots: Sand Castles
Jul
9

Tiny Tots: Sand Castles

Children (Ages 3-6) | Class

Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity every week. Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of the outdoors and of science.

Theme: Sand Castles

Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity

RSVP: RSVP Required.

Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

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Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
Jul
6

Touch Tank Walk-in Hours

All Ages | Tours

Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!

Fee: Free

Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors

RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.

The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.

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Beach Cleanup
Jul
6

Beach Cleanup

Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Volunteer

Help beautify our beachfronts by helping us on this cleanup. 

9:30am-9:40am: Volunteer Check-in and Paperwork 

9:40am- 9:45pm: Introductions and Safety Talk. 

9:45am- 11:30am: Beach Cleanup. Distance walked and end time of cleanup dependent on amount of trash present. 

Fee: Free / Please give your name to the West End 2 tollbooth to have your vehicle fee waived.

Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors. Will be cancelled via email in the case of inclement weather. 

Distance: Up to 3 miles walking across sand. 

RSVP: RSVP Required.  

Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend. 

Please scroll down for further information.

For this day at the beach, we will provide:

  • PPE (gloves)

  • Garbage bags

  • Other equipment needed for cleanup

However, we ask that you please bring:

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Sun protection

  • Weather appropriate clothing

  • Closed toed shoes

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