Back to the Bays Lecture Series (Peconic, LI) Tuesday, July 5, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Greenport Harbor Brewery and Restaurant, 42155 Main Rd. , Peconic, NY 11958 We are excited to announce our 2022 Back to the Bays Lecture Series that will kick off on April 19 from 6-8pm at the GHB Peconic Location! @greenportbrew Beginning 4/19 and then the 1st Tuesday of each month for the rest of 2022, you can meet the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Team and find out how you can get involved in important efforts to give back to the bays! We will have new lectures the first Tuesday of every month about the work of CCE Marine Program happening right at Cedar Beach in Southold! To promote our Back to the Bays Membership Program, if you join our program you will receive a complimentary beer to enjoy during the lecture! We are also looking to collaborate again on a kelp beer, host more events at this location this year, and more! Check out our stories to learn more! @ccemarineprogramGreenport Harbor Brewing Company has been directly supporting our efforts since 2013. They have hosted several fundraising and awareness events in support of our work (Hops for Habitat, Marine Meadows Workshops, Kelp Aquaculture Art + Awareness Event), are proud sponsors of our annual Shellabration fundraiser, and have even brewed a beer (Sea Farm Porter) in support of our work that utilized kelp we harvested from our local waters. Here is the lineup - (topics are subject to change): April 19th: Shellfish Hatchery + Restoration May 3rd: Living Shorelines June 7th: Bay Scallops ========================================= Grocery Shopping with Diabetes Wednesday, July 6, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Online Event Please join us for a free virtual 15-minute workshop led by a diabetes educator. All are welcome! Zoom Meeting Information Link to join: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/97009233089?pwd=V09PRmkvbDMvTVpRbUNvNnlyd2ZUdz09 Meeting ID: 970 0923 3089 Password: CCE Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-852-4957 ========================================= Sea Explorers Marine Camp Sessions (Babylon ages 6-14) Tuesday, July 5, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Camp Offerings for 2022 Shark Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats with a focus on SHARKS!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine and shark crafts. We will set out on a field expedition to see some live sharks at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see sharks and their cousins, Rays and Skates up close and personal! We will also experience the Birds and Butterflies exhibit at the aquarium! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Our 9-12 year old campers will get the option to do a Shark Dissection at camp. Jr. Sea Explorers Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine crafts. There will be our Marine Biology and Fishing Expedition aboard the Yankee III out of Captree State Park! Campers will meet at Captree State Park for drop-off and pick-up that day only. *Spots for friends and family on the Yankee III are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Iff you wish to go please sign-up with Tracy as EARLY as possible! Marine Reptile Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats with a focus on Marine Reptiles! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun reptile crafts. We will set out on a field expedition to see some live marine and land reptiles at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see sea turtles and other herps up close and personal! We will also experience a Behind-the-scenes tour with Riverhead Foundation to see what sea turtles are in the hospital for rehabilitation! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Marine Mammal Week Whales, Seals, and Dolphins... Oh My! Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats while concentrating on Marine Mammals! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Each day will consist of a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. We have classroom time for educational programs/marine topic of the day in the morning, touch tanks, and arts & crafts projects in the afternoon. Campers also study animals and seine in our salt marsh, as well as participate in beach activities at the Town of Babylon's Cedar Beach, a certified, lifeguard-supervised beach area.  We will set out on a field expedition to see some live marine mammals at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see seal lions, river otters, and seals up close and personal! We will also experience a Behind-the-scenes tour with Riverhead Foundation to see what seals are in the hospital for rehabilitation! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Sea Voyagers Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine and marine themed crafts. There will be a Marine Biology and Fishing Expedition aboard the Yankee III out of Captree State Park! Campers will meet at Captree State Park for drop-off and Pick-up that day only.. *Spots for friends and family on the Yankee III are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Iff you wish to go please sign-up with Tracy as EARLY as possible! Session 7, Sea Voyagers Week for Ages 9-14! Have your budding Marine Biologist get a taste of the wonders of Nature LI has to offer! on-site fishing from our Pier, seining, and a Marine Biology and Fishing Voyage out of Captree are just a few of the highlights! See each camp session for details Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-587-2873 ========================================= Sea Stars Marine Camp (Northport grades K-9) Tuesday, July 5, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 2022 Sea Stars Marine Camp Registration scheduled to open February 1st! Each day of Sea Stars Marine Camp is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun educational lessons about the environment! Whether your child is passionate about marine biology or just wants to know more about Long Island’s fascinating marine wildlife, this camp is the perfect experience. Week-long sessions are designed to immerse campers into the world of marine science through hands-on learning experiences! At the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life while learning about marine biology and environmental ecology. Every session is unique and will provide your camper with different marine or freshwater topics. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will get a chance to explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond. Along the way, campers have the opportunity to collect and observe some of the wonderful creatures that call this Preserve home. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where they will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Please see session descriptions for specifics about the theme and possible field trips! Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (unless otherwise stated) Sea Trekkers All the fun of Sea Stars Marine Camp with an educational and exciting approach to fishing! Your child will enjoy a fishing expedition aboard Captree’s Yankee III Fishing Vessel, whose Captain will show your camper all they need to know about knot tying, boat safety, conservation and much more! We will also see what life we can find during bottom dredges! Campers will enjoy a full day of fishing on the south shore of LI. First timers are welcome! Back on land, at the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life; while learning about marine science and environmental ecology, fish ID, equipment care, conservation, and much more! Before the week is over, your child will show great improvement in their fishing abilities along with an increased knowledge of our local waters and what’s living in it. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Sea Trekkers Sessions 1 and 2 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, June 30th and July 7th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Minimum Age for Session 2: is 6 years old.  Please be aware that each themed session repeated multiple weeks will have the same camp lessons, crafts and activities. (For example: Sea Trekker's Sessions 1-2). Aquatic Investigators Get ready to kick up the aquatic biology fun a few notches! Whether your child is passionate about marine biology or just loves Long Island’s great outdoors, this course is a great introduction. This week is designed to immerse our older campers into the world of aquatic science through hands-on learning experiences! The program will introduce campers to sampling and research techniques used by biologists, survey skills, and marsh sampling for aquatic invertebrates and plankton. This week will also lead campers through an exciting fishing expedition aboard Captree’s Yankee III Fishing Vessel! Campers will learn all they need to know about fishing, boat safety, local fish biology and conservation! Our Captain will also lead us through an exciting bottom dredge where campers will investigate other local marine invertebrates! In addition, our investigators will experience a trip to Asharoken Beach where they will enjoy seining, beach games and swimming. Aquatic Investigators Session 1 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, June 30th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp Open Ocean Week Here at Sea Stars Marine Camp, we love the water and all that inhabit it. Does your child sometimes wish they could do more to help our oceans and marine animals? Added due to popular demand, Open Ocean Week will focus on larger marine megafauna! We will learn more about these animals from whales to sea turtles, and how we can help protect them. Special guests will visit the center to discuss conservation efforts in Marine Science; marine debris and pollution is one of the major threats that will also be discussed, followed by a beach clean-up…each camper will have the opportunity to become a young environmental steward of our waters! All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures.Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Open Ocean Week Session 3 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.  Shark Week All the fun of Sea Stars Marine Camp with a focus on Sharks! Your child will explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating and misunderstood keystone predators. Through hands-on activities, campers will learn fun facts about sharks’ lives from their diets and teeth, to their habitats and conservation efforts. It will also include a trip to the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead where campers are guided in small groups through the exhibits by educators. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Shark Week Session 4 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.   Marine Ecosystems Week NEW! An all new themed session has come to our shores! Your child will enjoy learning about different marine ecosystems throughout the world. We will circle back to our local shore with a BRAND NEW unique field trip: where we will visit Stony Brook’s Marine Center in Southampton! While aboard the 45’ R/V Peconic, campers will explore the waters of the Shinnecock Bay. Campers will be given an opportunity to use the same instruments used by researchers to collect water and bottom samples, and compare two locations to hypothesize what would cause any differences. After sampling water and bottom sediments, they will deploy an otter trawl. An otter trawl is a large fish net that has two wooden “doors” attached at the front of the net. As the boat drags the net through the water, the doors cause the mouth of the net to open, allowing us to collect many types of flora and fauna that call the shallow waters of the bay home. All specimens collected are transferred to an onboard touch tank, where passengers will be able to handle the organisms, while a naturalist will discuss interesting facts about each of the specimens. Two trawls will be performed, each in a different habitat, allowing us to compare the differences between the two. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Marine Ecosystem Week Session 5 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, July 28th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Deep Sea Week We’re leaving the warm surface waters and diving into the deep dark ocean…to explore more of the unknown! This NEW session has been added due to popular demand. Discovering what animals live in the deep sea and their strange lifestyles within a dark world. This mysterious environment is also home to many BIOLUMINESCENT animals! Lanternfish, Bobtail squid, Anglerfish, Siphonophores, jellyfish and dinoflagellates…just to name a few! The most remote place on earth has an unimaginable abundance of life. Who’s ready to dive deep?! Campers will also enjoy a special guest to discussion Deep Sea Research! All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Deep Sea Week Session 6 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Minimum Age for Session 6: is 6 years old. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Sea Stars Week Each day is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun facts about our local aquatic habitats. Campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life during guided nature walks through the Preserve. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. We will also take a trip to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium to learn more about the extensive collection of fishes, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State! Sea Stars Week Session 7 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Minimum Age for Session 7: is 6 years old. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Freshwater Investigators Aquatic Biology isn’t just saltwater, it’s freshwater too! This new course offers older campers an introduction to Long Island’s freshwater world. Freshwater Investigators is designed to immerse your child’s passion for ponds, lakes, and streams. This program will cover nature walks to Fuchs Pond Preserve, kicked up a few notches…we will identify plant and bird life (and everything in-between) along the way. We will conduct a Pond study on Macroinvertebrates throughout the week, to better understand the water quality of Fuchs Pond. This new research opportunity will allow campers a first-hand experience in learning how to set up an experiment, collect data, and analyze their findings! Leaf-pack data collection, microscope analysis, and macroinvertebrate identification, are a few of the new techniques we will learn while exploring this productive freshwater ecosystem.This session will help your child understand how all waterways are interconnected, understanding the full scope of Long Island’s marine life! Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. We will also take a trip to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium to learn more about the extensive collection of fishes, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State! Specifically, campers will observe the amazing attributes of trout at all stages of development. Freshwater Investigators Session 7 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Registration opening February 1, 2022 Alexandra Stevens, ams838@cornell.edu, 631-239-1800 x 3 ========================================= Rams Head Inn (Shelter Island) Friday, July 8, 2022 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rams Head Inn, 108 Ram Island Drive , Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 CCE Marine's SPAT Director and community aquaculture specialist, Kim Tetrault invites you every Friday to the Ram's Head Inn on Shelter Island for the newly established 'SPAT Aquaculture Club Annex'. Each Friday Kim will offer presentations and informational discussions of everything marine, from shellfish to seaweed, fish to flotsam and jetsam and everything in between. This weekly meeting will be followed by live music performed by Shuck and Jive, a new act that is sweeping the oceans (Kim Tetrault and partner Dave Berson). Sessions are slated for Fridays beginning at 4:30 p.m. with music in the bar from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meeting and music, free. Pay your way for food and drink menu options. Darci Bielenda, db695@cornell.edu, 631-765-7998 ========================================= ArtSEA Create + Sip Night (Strong's Water Club) Monday, July 11, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Strong's Water Club, 2255 Wickham Ave. , Mattituck, NY 11952 Please join us for an ArtSEA night out! Our crowd pleasing ArtSEA Create + Sip events allow guests to learn about local species and habitats while creating marine themed art. Proceeds directly support CCE Marine’s work. This evening's artwork is Coastal LandscapeGeneral Admission ticket price of $45 ($40 for Back to the Bays Members, check your email for discount code!) includes instruction, all materials as well as drink and food specials at Windamere.Painting activity will be conducted outdoors on the beautiful waterfront grounds of Strong’s Water Club located at 2255 Wickham Ave, Mattituck NY 11952. $45 ($40 for Back to the Bays Members, check your email for discount code) Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 Registration: https://backtothebays.org/programs/artseahorsewatercolor-slgbs ========================================= GRUPO DE APOYO VIRTUAL GRATUITO SOBRE LA DIABETES Tuesday, July 12, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event ÚNASE SI USTED O ALGUNO DE SUS SERES QUERIDOS SUFRE DE DIABETES O PREDIABETES.Dirigido por un Educador sobre la Diabetes de la Extensión Cooperativa de la Universidad de Cornell.EL SEGUNDO MARTES DE CADA MES, A LAS 7 DE LA TARDE.Información de Zoom:ID de la reunión: 918 0748 4123Contraseña: Diabetes Cristina Toscano, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 ========================================= Brush Strokes for the Bays Paint + Sip at Borghese (Cutchogue) Wednesday, July 13, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Borghese Vineyard, 17150 Rte. 48 , Cutchogue, NY 11935 Our Back to the Bays featured artist for 2022 is local North Fork artist, Melissa Hyatt.This evening's artwork is NoFo Landscape Watercolor $75 Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 Registration: Registration Link to Come! ========================================= ArtSEA Create + Sip Night (Southampton Arts Center) Thursday, July 14, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane , Southampton, NY 11968 Please join us for an ArtSEA night out! Our crowd pleasing ArtSEA Create + Sip events allow guests to learn about local species and habitats while creating marine themed art. Proceeds directly support CCE Marine’s work. This evening's artwork is Oyster Watercolor $45 Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 Registration: Registration Link is coming! ========================================= Backyard Berries Thursday, July 14, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Love those delicious berries? Learn how to successfully grow and harvest different types of berries in your own backyard, including raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and more. Plan now for these summer treats. ========================================= Sea Stars Marine Camp (Northport grades K-9) Monday, July 11, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 2022 Sea Stars Marine Camp Registration scheduled to open February 1st! Each day of Sea Stars Marine Camp is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun educational lessons about the environment! Whether your child is passionate about marine biology or just wants to know more about Long Island’s fascinating marine wildlife, this camp is the perfect experience. Week-long sessions are designed to immerse campers into the world of marine science through hands-on learning experiences! At the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life while learning about marine biology and environmental ecology. Every session is unique and will provide your camper with different marine or freshwater topics. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will get a chance to explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond. Along the way, campers have the opportunity to collect and observe some of the wonderful creatures that call this Preserve home. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where they will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Please see session descriptions for specifics about the theme and possible field trips! Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (unless otherwise stated) Sea Trekkers All the fun of Sea Stars Marine Camp with an educational and exciting approach to fishing! Your child will enjoy a fishing expedition aboard Captree’s Yankee III Fishing Vessel, whose Captain will show your camper all they need to know about knot tying, boat safety, conservation and much more! We will also see what life we can find during bottom dredges! Campers will enjoy a full day of fishing on the south shore of LI. First timers are welcome! Back on land, at the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life; while learning about marine science and environmental ecology, fish ID, equipment care, conservation, and much more! Before the week is over, your child will show great improvement in their fishing abilities along with an increased knowledge of our local waters and what’s living in it. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Sea Trekkers Sessions 1 and 2 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, June 30th and July 7th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Minimum Age for Session 2: is 6 years old.  Please be aware that each themed session repeated multiple weeks will have the same camp lessons, crafts and activities. (For example: Sea Trekker's Sessions 1-2). Aquatic Investigators Get ready to kick up the aquatic biology fun a few notches! Whether your child is passionate about marine biology or just loves Long Island’s great outdoors, this course is a great introduction. This week is designed to immerse our older campers into the world of aquatic science through hands-on learning experiences! The program will introduce campers to sampling and research techniques used by biologists, survey skills, and marsh sampling for aquatic invertebrates and plankton. This week will also lead campers through an exciting fishing expedition aboard Captree’s Yankee III Fishing Vessel! Campers will learn all they need to know about fishing, boat safety, local fish biology and conservation! Our Captain will also lead us through an exciting bottom dredge where campers will investigate other local marine invertebrates! In addition, our investigators will experience a trip to Asharoken Beach where they will enjoy seining, beach games and swimming. Aquatic Investigators Session 1 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, June 30th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp Open Ocean Week Here at Sea Stars Marine Camp, we love the water and all that inhabit it. Does your child sometimes wish they could do more to help our oceans and marine animals? Added due to popular demand, Open Ocean Week will focus on larger marine megafauna! We will learn more about these animals from whales to sea turtles, and how we can help protect them. Special guests will visit the center to discuss conservation efforts in Marine Science; marine debris and pollution is one of the major threats that will also be discussed, followed by a beach clean-up…each camper will have the opportunity to become a young environmental steward of our waters! All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures.Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Open Ocean Week Session 3 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.  Shark Week All the fun of Sea Stars Marine Camp with a focus on Sharks! Your child will explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating and misunderstood keystone predators. Through hands-on activities, campers will learn fun facts about sharks’ lives from their diets and teeth, to their habitats and conservation efforts. It will also include a trip to the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead where campers are guided in small groups through the exhibits by educators. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Shark Week Session 4 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.   Marine Ecosystems Week NEW! An all new themed session has come to our shores! Your child will enjoy learning about different marine ecosystems throughout the world. We will circle back to our local shore with a BRAND NEW unique field trip: where we will visit Stony Brook’s Marine Center in Southampton! While aboard the 45’ R/V Peconic, campers will explore the waters of the Shinnecock Bay. Campers will be given an opportunity to use the same instruments used by researchers to collect water and bottom samples, and compare two locations to hypothesize what would cause any differences. After sampling water and bottom sediments, they will deploy an otter trawl. An otter trawl is a large fish net that has two wooden “doors” attached at the front of the net. As the boat drags the net through the water, the doors cause the mouth of the net to open, allowing us to collect many types of flora and fauna that call the shallow waters of the bay home. All specimens collected are transferred to an onboard touch tank, where passengers will be able to handle the organisms, while a naturalist will discuss interesting facts about each of the specimens. Two trawls will be performed, each in a different habitat, allowing us to compare the differences between the two. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Marine Ecosystem Week Session 5 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, July 28th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Deep Sea Week We’re leaving the warm surface waters and diving into the deep dark ocean…to explore more of the unknown! This NEW session has been added due to popular demand. Discovering what animals live in the deep sea and their strange lifestyles within a dark world. This mysterious environment is also home to many BIOLUMINESCENT animals! Lanternfish, Bobtail squid, Anglerfish, Siphonophores, jellyfish and dinoflagellates…just to name a few! The most remote place on earth has an unimaginable abundance of life. Who’s ready to dive deep?! Campers will also enjoy a special guest to discussion Deep Sea Research! All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Deep Sea Week Session 6 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Minimum Age for Session 6: is 6 years old. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Sea Stars Week Each day is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun facts about our local aquatic habitats. Campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life during guided nature walks through the Preserve. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. We will also take a trip to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium to learn more about the extensive collection of fishes, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State! Sea Stars Week Session 7 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Minimum Age for Session 7: is 6 years old. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Freshwater Investigators Aquatic Biology isn’t just saltwater, it’s freshwater too! This new course offers older campers an introduction to Long Island’s freshwater world. Freshwater Investigators is designed to immerse your child’s passion for ponds, lakes, and streams. This program will cover nature walks to Fuchs Pond Preserve, kicked up a few notches…we will identify plant and bird life (and everything in-between) along the way. We will conduct a Pond study on Macroinvertebrates throughout the week, to better understand the water quality of Fuchs Pond. This new research opportunity will allow campers a first-hand experience in learning how to set up an experiment, collect data, and analyze their findings! Leaf-pack data collection, microscope analysis, and macroinvertebrate identification, are a few of the new techniques we will learn while exploring this productive freshwater ecosystem.This session will help your child understand how all waterways are interconnected, understanding the full scope of Long Island’s marine life! Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. We will also take a trip to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium to learn more about the extensive collection of fishes, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State! Specifically, campers will observe the amazing attributes of trout at all stages of development. Freshwater Investigators Session 7 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Registration opening February 1, 2022 Alexandra Stevens, ams838@cornell.edu, 631-239-1800 x 3 ========================================= Sea Explorers Marine Camp Sessions (Babylon ages 6-14) Monday, July 11, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Camp Offerings for 2022 Shark Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats with a focus on SHARKS!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine and shark crafts. We will set out on a field expedition to see some live sharks at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see sharks and their cousins, Rays and Skates up close and personal! We will also experience the Birds and Butterflies exhibit at the aquarium! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Our 9-12 year old campers will get the option to do a Shark Dissection at camp. Jr. Sea Explorers Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine crafts. There will be our Marine Biology and Fishing Expedition aboard the Yankee III out of Captree State Park! Campers will meet at Captree State Park for drop-off and pick-up that day only. *Spots for friends and family on the Yankee III are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Iff you wish to go please sign-up with Tracy as EARLY as possible! Marine Reptile Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats with a focus on Marine Reptiles! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun reptile crafts. We will set out on a field expedition to see some live marine and land reptiles at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see sea turtles and other herps up close and personal! We will also experience a Behind-the-scenes tour with Riverhead Foundation to see what sea turtles are in the hospital for rehabilitation! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Marine Mammal Week Whales, Seals, and Dolphins... Oh My! Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats while concentrating on Marine Mammals! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Each day will consist of a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. We have classroom time for educational programs/marine topic of the day in the morning, touch tanks, and arts & crafts projects in the afternoon. Campers also study animals and seine in our salt marsh, as well as participate in beach activities at the Town of Babylon's Cedar Beach, a certified, lifeguard-supervised beach area.  We will set out on a field expedition to see some live marine mammals at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see seal lions, river otters, and seals up close and personal! We will also experience a Behind-the-scenes tour with Riverhead Foundation to see what seals are in the hospital for rehabilitation! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Sea Voyagers Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine and marine themed crafts. There will be a Marine Biology and Fishing Expedition aboard the Yankee III out of Captree State Park! Campers will meet at Captree State Park for drop-off and Pick-up that day only.. *Spots for friends and family on the Yankee III are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Iff you wish to go please sign-up with Tracy as EARLY as possible! Session 7, Sea Voyagers Week for Ages 9-14! Have your budding Marine Biologist get a taste of the wonders of Nature LI has to offer! on-site fishing from our Pier, seining, and a Marine Biology and Fishing Voyage out of Captree are just a few of the highlights! See each camp session for details Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-587-2873 ========================================= Sweeney Diabetes Camp Monday, July 11, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 A recreational program for children ages 5 - 12 with diabetes, that provides a chance to meet other children with diabetes in a fun, non-clinical atmosphere.Includes:Participation in selected Cornell Farm Education Courses.Specially developed diabetes education programs presented by health care professionals.Extensive individual interaction with health care professionals in a friendly, compassionate environment.Opening at limited capacityRegistration will begin on February 7 at 9am $300 per week Michael Tisdell, mt649@cornell.edu Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ ========================================= Rams Head Inn (Shelter Island) Friday, July 15, 2022 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rams Head Inn, 108 Ram Island Drive , Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 CCE Marine's SPAT Director and community aquaculture specialist, Kim Tetrault invites you every Friday to the Ram's Head Inn on Shelter Island for the newly established 'SPAT Aquaculture Club Annex'. Each Friday Kim will offer presentations and informational discussions of everything marine, from shellfish to seaweed, fish to flotsam and jetsam and everything in between. This weekly meeting will be followed by live music performed by Shuck and Jive, a new act that is sweeping the oceans (Kim Tetrault and partner Dave Berson). Sessions are slated for Fridays beginning at 4:30 p.m. with music in the bar from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meeting and music, free. Pay your way for food and drink menu options. Darci Bielenda, db695@cornell.edu, 631-765-7998 ========================================= Brush Strokes for the Bays Paint + Sip at Borghese (Cutchogue) Friday, July 15, 2022 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Borghese Vineyard, 17150 Rte. 48 , Cutchogue, NY 11935 Our Back to the Bays featured artist for 2022 is local North Fork artist, Melissa Hyatt.This evening's artwork is Oyster Watercolor $75 Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 Registration: Registration Link to Come! ========================================= Magic of Compost Monday, July 18, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Compost is a residential win-win for increasing soil health and for reducing the volume of waste headed to a municipal landfill. Learn 4 different types of composting methods in this workshop, including outside and indoor composting, aerobic and anaerobic techniques, worm and lasagna approaches. ========================================= Magic of Compost Wednesday, July 20, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event Compost is a residential win-win for increasing soil health and for reducing the volume of waste headed to a municipal landfill. Learn 4 different types of composting methods in this workshop, including outside and indoor composting, aerobic and anaerobic techniques, worm and lasagna approaches. ========================================= Sea Stars Marine Camp (Northport grades K-9) Monday, July 18, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 2022 Sea Stars Marine Camp Registration scheduled to open February 1st! Each day of Sea Stars Marine Camp is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun educational lessons about the environment! Whether your child is passionate about marine biology or just wants to know more about Long Island’s fascinating marine wildlife, this camp is the perfect experience. Week-long sessions are designed to immerse campers into the world of marine science through hands-on learning experiences! At the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life while learning about marine biology and environmental ecology. Every session is unique and will provide your camper with different marine or freshwater topics. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will get a chance to explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond. Along the way, campers have the opportunity to collect and observe some of the wonderful creatures that call this Preserve home. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where they will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Please see session descriptions for specifics about the theme and possible field trips! Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (unless otherwise stated) Sea Trekkers All the fun of Sea Stars Marine Camp with an educational and exciting approach to fishing! Your child will enjoy a fishing expedition aboard Captree’s Yankee III Fishing Vessel, whose Captain will show your camper all they need to know about knot tying, boat safety, conservation and much more! We will also see what life we can find during bottom dredges! Campers will enjoy a full day of fishing on the south shore of LI. First timers are welcome! Back on land, at the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life; while learning about marine science and environmental ecology, fish ID, equipment care, conservation, and much more! Before the week is over, your child will show great improvement in their fishing abilities along with an increased knowledge of our local waters and what’s living in it. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Sea Trekkers Sessions 1 and 2 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, June 30th and July 7th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Minimum Age for Session 2: is 6 years old.  Please be aware that each themed session repeated multiple weeks will have the same camp lessons, crafts and activities. (For example: Sea Trekker's Sessions 1-2). Aquatic Investigators Get ready to kick up the aquatic biology fun a few notches! Whether your child is passionate about marine biology or just loves Long Island’s great outdoors, this course is a great introduction. This week is designed to immerse our older campers into the world of aquatic science through hands-on learning experiences! The program will introduce campers to sampling and research techniques used by biologists, survey skills, and marsh sampling for aquatic invertebrates and plankton. This week will also lead campers through an exciting fishing expedition aboard Captree’s Yankee III Fishing Vessel! Campers will learn all they need to know about fishing, boat safety, local fish biology and conservation! Our Captain will also lead us through an exciting bottom dredge where campers will investigate other local marine invertebrates! In addition, our investigators will experience a trip to Asharoken Beach where they will enjoy seining, beach games and swimming. Aquatic Investigators Session 1 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, June 30th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp Open Ocean Week Here at Sea Stars Marine Camp, we love the water and all that inhabit it. Does your child sometimes wish they could do more to help our oceans and marine animals? Added due to popular demand, Open Ocean Week will focus on larger marine megafauna! We will learn more about these animals from whales to sea turtles, and how we can help protect them. Special guests will visit the center to discuss conservation efforts in Marine Science; marine debris and pollution is one of the major threats that will also be discussed, followed by a beach clean-up…each camper will have the opportunity to become a young environmental steward of our waters! All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures.Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Open Ocean Week Session 3 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.  Shark Week All the fun of Sea Stars Marine Camp with a focus on Sharks! Your child will explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating and misunderstood keystone predators. Through hands-on activities, campers will learn fun facts about sharks’ lives from their diets and teeth, to their habitats and conservation efforts. It will also include a trip to the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead where campers are guided in small groups through the exhibits by educators. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Shark Week Session 4 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.   Marine Ecosystems Week NEW! An all new themed session has come to our shores! Your child will enjoy learning about different marine ecosystems throughout the world. We will circle back to our local shore with a BRAND NEW unique field trip: where we will visit Stony Brook’s Marine Center in Southampton! While aboard the 45’ R/V Peconic, campers will explore the waters of the Shinnecock Bay. Campers will be given an opportunity to use the same instruments used by researchers to collect water and bottom samples, and compare two locations to hypothesize what would cause any differences. After sampling water and bottom sediments, they will deploy an otter trawl. An otter trawl is a large fish net that has two wooden “doors” attached at the front of the net. As the boat drags the net through the water, the doors cause the mouth of the net to open, allowing us to collect many types of flora and fauna that call the shallow waters of the bay home. All specimens collected are transferred to an onboard touch tank, where passengers will be able to handle the organisms, while a naturalist will discuss interesting facts about each of the specimens. Two trawls will be performed, each in a different habitat, allowing us to compare the differences between the two. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Marine Ecosystem Week Session 5 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, July 28th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Deep Sea Week We’re leaving the warm surface waters and diving into the deep dark ocean…to explore more of the unknown! This NEW session has been added due to popular demand. Discovering what animals live in the deep sea and their strange lifestyles within a dark world. This mysterious environment is also home to many BIOLUMINESCENT animals! Lanternfish, Bobtail squid, Anglerfish, Siphonophores, jellyfish and dinoflagellates…just to name a few! The most remote place on earth has an unimaginable abundance of life. Who’s ready to dive deep?! Campers will also enjoy a special guest to discussion Deep Sea Research! All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Deep Sea Week Session 6 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Minimum Age for Session 6: is 6 years old. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Sea Stars Week Each day is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun facts about our local aquatic habitats. Campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life during guided nature walks through the Preserve. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. We will also take a trip to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium to learn more about the extensive collection of fishes, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State! Sea Stars Week Session 7 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Minimum Age for Session 7: is 6 years old. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Freshwater Investigators Aquatic Biology isn’t just saltwater, it’s freshwater too! This new course offers older campers an introduction to Long Island’s freshwater world. Freshwater Investigators is designed to immerse your child’s passion for ponds, lakes, and streams. This program will cover nature walks to Fuchs Pond Preserve, kicked up a few notches…we will identify plant and bird life (and everything in-between) along the way. We will conduct a Pond study on Macroinvertebrates throughout the week, to better understand the water quality of Fuchs Pond. This new research opportunity will allow campers a first-hand experience in learning how to set up an experiment, collect data, and analyze their findings! Leaf-pack data collection, microscope analysis, and macroinvertebrate identification, are a few of the new techniques we will learn while exploring this productive freshwater ecosystem.This session will help your child understand how all waterways are interconnected, understanding the full scope of Long Island’s marine life! Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. We will also take a trip to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium to learn more about the extensive collection of fishes, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State! Specifically, campers will observe the amazing attributes of trout at all stages of development. Freshwater Investigators Session 7 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Registration opening February 1, 2022 Alexandra Stevens, ams838@cornell.edu, 631-239-1800 x 3 ========================================= Sea Explorers Marine Camp Sessions (Babylon ages 6-14) Monday, July 18, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Camp Offerings for 2022 Shark Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats with a focus on SHARKS!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine and shark crafts. We will set out on a field expedition to see some live sharks at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see sharks and their cousins, Rays and Skates up close and personal! We will also experience the Birds and Butterflies exhibit at the aquarium! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Our 9-12 year old campers will get the option to do a Shark Dissection at camp. Jr. Sea Explorers Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine crafts. There will be our Marine Biology and Fishing Expedition aboard the Yankee III out of Captree State Park! Campers will meet at Captree State Park for drop-off and pick-up that day only. *Spots for friends and family on the Yankee III are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Iff you wish to go please sign-up with Tracy as EARLY as possible! Marine Reptile Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats with a focus on Marine Reptiles! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun reptile crafts. We will set out on a field expedition to see some live marine and land reptiles at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see sea turtles and other herps up close and personal! We will also experience a Behind-the-scenes tour with Riverhead Foundation to see what sea turtles are in the hospital for rehabilitation! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Marine Mammal Week Whales, Seals, and Dolphins... Oh My! Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats while concentrating on Marine Mammals! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Each day will consist of a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. We have classroom time for educational programs/marine topic of the day in the morning, touch tanks, and arts & crafts projects in the afternoon. Campers also study animals and seine in our salt marsh, as well as participate in beach activities at the Town of Babylon's Cedar Beach, a certified, lifeguard-supervised beach area.  We will set out on a field expedition to see some live marine mammals at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see seal lions, river otters, and seals up close and personal! We will also experience a Behind-the-scenes tour with Riverhead Foundation to see what seals are in the hospital for rehabilitation! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Sea Voyagers Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine and marine themed crafts. There will be a Marine Biology and Fishing Expedition aboard the Yankee III out of Captree State Park! Campers will meet at Captree State Park for drop-off and Pick-up that day only.. *Spots for friends and family on the Yankee III are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Iff you wish to go please sign-up with Tracy as EARLY as possible! Session 7, Sea Voyagers Week for Ages 9-14! Have your budding Marine Biologist get a taste of the wonders of Nature LI has to offer! on-site fishing from our Pier, seining, and a Marine Biology and Fishing Voyage out of Captree are just a few of the highlights! See each camp session for details Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-587-2873 ========================================= Sweeney Diabetes Camp Monday, July 18, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 A recreational program for children ages 5 - 12 with diabetes, that provides a chance to meet other children with diabetes in a fun, non-clinical atmosphere.Includes:Participation in selected Cornell Farm Education Courses.Specially developed diabetes education programs presented by health care professionals.Extensive individual interaction with health care professionals in a friendly, compassionate environment.Opening at limited capacityRegistration will begin on February 7 at 9am $300 per week Michael Tisdell, mt649@cornell.edu Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ ========================================= Rams Head Inn (Shelter Island) Friday, July 22, 2022 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rams Head Inn, 108 Ram Island Drive , Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 CCE Marine's SPAT Director and community aquaculture specialist, Kim Tetrault invites you every Friday to the Ram's Head Inn on Shelter Island for the newly established 'SPAT Aquaculture Club Annex'. Each Friday Kim will offer presentations and informational discussions of everything marine, from shellfish to seaweed, fish to flotsam and jetsam and everything in between. This weekly meeting will be followed by live music performed by Shuck and Jive, a new act that is sweeping the oceans (Kim Tetrault and partner Dave Berson). Sessions are slated for Fridays beginning at 4:30 p.m. with music in the bar from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meeting and music, free. Pay your way for food and drink menu options. Darci Bielenda, db695@cornell.edu, 631-765-7998 ========================================= Hummingbirds in your Garden Tuesday, July 26, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Create the proper habitat for these magical creatures by providing them with nectar sources from appropriate flowers and sugar feeders. If you build the right garden for them, they will come! Discover amazing facts about these tiny birds while viewing photographs of them in action. ========================================= Board of Directors Meetings Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center, 3690 Cedar Beach Road , Southold, New York 11971 The July 27 Board of Directors meeting will be held in Southold at the Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center.For information and location, please contact Melissa Elkins at me336@cornell.edu. Melissa Elkins, me336@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 327 ========================================= Sea Explorers Marine Camp Sessions (Babylon ages 6-14) Monday, July 25, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Camp Offerings for 2022 Shark Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats with a focus on SHARKS!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine and shark crafts. We will set out on a field expedition to see some live sharks at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see sharks and their cousins, Rays and Skates up close and personal! We will also experience the Birds and Butterflies exhibit at the aquarium! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Our 9-12 year old campers will get the option to do a Shark Dissection at camp. Jr. Sea Explorers Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine crafts. There will be our Marine Biology and Fishing Expedition aboard the Yankee III out of Captree State Park! Campers will meet at Captree State Park for drop-off and pick-up that day only. *Spots for friends and family on the Yankee III are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Iff you wish to go please sign-up with Tracy as EARLY as possible! Marine Reptile Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats with a focus on Marine Reptiles! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun reptile crafts. We will set out on a field expedition to see some live marine and land reptiles at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see sea turtles and other herps up close and personal! We will also experience a Behind-the-scenes tour with Riverhead Foundation to see what sea turtles are in the hospital for rehabilitation! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Marine Mammal Week Whales, Seals, and Dolphins... Oh My! Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats while concentrating on Marine Mammals! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Each day will consist of a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. We have classroom time for educational programs/marine topic of the day in the morning, touch tanks, and arts & crafts projects in the afternoon. Campers also study animals and seine in our salt marsh, as well as participate in beach activities at the Town of Babylon's Cedar Beach, a certified, lifeguard-supervised beach area.  We will set out on a field expedition to see some live marine mammals at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see seal lions, river otters, and seals up close and personal! We will also experience a Behind-the-scenes tour with Riverhead Foundation to see what seals are in the hospital for rehabilitation! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Sea Voyagers Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine and marine themed crafts. There will be a Marine Biology and Fishing Expedition aboard the Yankee III out of Captree State Park! Campers will meet at Captree State Park for drop-off and Pick-up that day only.. *Spots for friends and family on the Yankee III are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Iff you wish to go please sign-up with Tracy as EARLY as possible! Session 7, Sea Voyagers Week for Ages 9-14! Have your budding Marine Biologist get a taste of the wonders of Nature LI has to offer! on-site fishing from our Pier, seining, and a Marine Biology and Fishing Voyage out of Captree are just a few of the highlights! See each camp session for details Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-587-2873 ========================================= Sea Stars Marine Camp (Northport grades K-9) Monday, July 25, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 2022 Sea Stars Marine Camp Registration scheduled to open February 1st! Each day of Sea Stars Marine Camp is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun educational lessons about the environment! Whether your child is passionate about marine biology or just wants to know more about Long Island’s fascinating marine wildlife, this camp is the perfect experience. Week-long sessions are designed to immerse campers into the world of marine science through hands-on learning experiences! At the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life while learning about marine biology and environmental ecology. Every session is unique and will provide your camper with different marine or freshwater topics. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will get a chance to explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond. Along the way, campers have the opportunity to collect and observe some of the wonderful creatures that call this Preserve home. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where they will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Please see session descriptions for specifics about the theme and possible field trips! Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (unless otherwise stated) Sea Trekkers All the fun of Sea Stars Marine Camp with an educational and exciting approach to fishing! Your child will enjoy a fishing expedition aboard Captree’s Yankee III Fishing Vessel, whose Captain will show your camper all they need to know about knot tying, boat safety, conservation and much more! We will also see what life we can find during bottom dredges! Campers will enjoy a full day of fishing on the south shore of LI. First timers are welcome! Back on land, at the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life; while learning about marine science and environmental ecology, fish ID, equipment care, conservation, and much more! Before the week is over, your child will show great improvement in their fishing abilities along with an increased knowledge of our local waters and what’s living in it. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Sea Trekkers Sessions 1 and 2 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, June 30th and July 7th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Minimum Age for Session 2: is 6 years old.  Please be aware that each themed session repeated multiple weeks will have the same camp lessons, crafts and activities. (For example: Sea Trekker's Sessions 1-2). Aquatic Investigators Get ready to kick up the aquatic biology fun a few notches! Whether your child is passionate about marine biology or just loves Long Island’s great outdoors, this course is a great introduction. This week is designed to immerse our older campers into the world of aquatic science through hands-on learning experiences! The program will introduce campers to sampling and research techniques used by biologists, survey skills, and marsh sampling for aquatic invertebrates and plankton. This week will also lead campers through an exciting fishing expedition aboard Captree’s Yankee III Fishing Vessel! Campers will learn all they need to know about fishing, boat safety, local fish biology and conservation! Our Captain will also lead us through an exciting bottom dredge where campers will investigate other local marine invertebrates! In addition, our investigators will experience a trip to Asharoken Beach where they will enjoy seining, beach games and swimming. Aquatic Investigators Session 1 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, June 30th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp Open Ocean Week Here at Sea Stars Marine Camp, we love the water and all that inhabit it. Does your child sometimes wish they could do more to help our oceans and marine animals? Added due to popular demand, Open Ocean Week will focus on larger marine megafauna! We will learn more about these animals from whales to sea turtles, and how we can help protect them. Special guests will visit the center to discuss conservation efforts in Marine Science; marine debris and pollution is one of the major threats that will also be discussed, followed by a beach clean-up…each camper will have the opportunity to become a young environmental steward of our waters! All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures.Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Open Ocean Week Session 3 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.  Shark Week All the fun of Sea Stars Marine Camp with a focus on Sharks! Your child will explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating and misunderstood keystone predators. Through hands-on activities, campers will learn fun facts about sharks’ lives from their diets and teeth, to their habitats and conservation efforts. It will also include a trip to the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead where campers are guided in small groups through the exhibits by educators. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Shark Week Session 4 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.   Marine Ecosystems Week NEW! An all new themed session has come to our shores! Your child will enjoy learning about different marine ecosystems throughout the world. We will circle back to our local shore with a BRAND NEW unique field trip: where we will visit Stony Brook’s Marine Center in Southampton! While aboard the 45’ R/V Peconic, campers will explore the waters of the Shinnecock Bay. Campers will be given an opportunity to use the same instruments used by researchers to collect water and bottom samples, and compare two locations to hypothesize what would cause any differences. After sampling water and bottom sediments, they will deploy an otter trawl. An otter trawl is a large fish net that has two wooden “doors” attached at the front of the net. As the boat drags the net through the water, the doors cause the mouth of the net to open, allowing us to collect many types of flora and fauna that call the shallow waters of the bay home. All specimens collected are transferred to an onboard touch tank, where passengers will be able to handle the organisms, while a naturalist will discuss interesting facts about each of the specimens. Two trawls will be performed, each in a different habitat, allowing us to compare the differences between the two. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Marine Ecosystem Week Session 5 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, July 28th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Deep Sea Week We’re leaving the warm surface waters and diving into the deep dark ocean…to explore more of the unknown! This NEW session has been added due to popular demand. Discovering what animals live in the deep sea and their strange lifestyles within a dark world. This mysterious environment is also home to many BIOLUMINESCENT animals! Lanternfish, Bobtail squid, Anglerfish, Siphonophores, jellyfish and dinoflagellates…just to name a few! The most remote place on earth has an unimaginable abundance of life. Who’s ready to dive deep?! Campers will also enjoy a special guest to discussion Deep Sea Research! All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Deep Sea Week Session 6 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Minimum Age for Session 6: is 6 years old. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Sea Stars Week Each day is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun facts about our local aquatic habitats. Campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life during guided nature walks through the Preserve. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. We will also take a trip to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium to learn more about the extensive collection of fishes, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State! Sea Stars Week Session 7 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Minimum Age for Session 7: is 6 years old. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Freshwater Investigators Aquatic Biology isn’t just saltwater, it’s freshwater too! This new course offers older campers an introduction to Long Island’s freshwater world. Freshwater Investigators is designed to immerse your child’s passion for ponds, lakes, and streams. This program will cover nature walks to Fuchs Pond Preserve, kicked up a few notches…we will identify plant and bird life (and everything in-between) along the way. We will conduct a Pond study on Macroinvertebrates throughout the week, to better understand the water quality of Fuchs Pond. This new research opportunity will allow campers a first-hand experience in learning how to set up an experiment, collect data, and analyze their findings! Leaf-pack data collection, microscope analysis, and macroinvertebrate identification, are a few of the new techniques we will learn while exploring this productive freshwater ecosystem.This session will help your child understand how all waterways are interconnected, understanding the full scope of Long Island’s marine life! Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. We will also take a trip to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium to learn more about the extensive collection of fishes, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State! Specifically, campers will observe the amazing attributes of trout at all stages of development. Freshwater Investigators Session 7 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Registration opening February 1, 2022 Alexandra Stevens, ams838@cornell.edu, 631-239-1800 x 3 ========================================= Rams Head Inn (Shelter Island) Friday, July 29, 2022 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rams Head Inn, 108 Ram Island Drive , Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 CCE Marine's SPAT Director and community aquaculture specialist, Kim Tetrault invites you every Friday to the Ram's Head Inn on Shelter Island for the newly established 'SPAT Aquaculture Club Annex'. Each Friday Kim will offer presentations and informational discussions of everything marine, from shellfish to seaweed, fish to flotsam and jetsam and everything in between. This weekly meeting will be followed by live music performed by Shuck and Jive, a new act that is sweeping the oceans (Kim Tetrault and partner Dave Berson). Sessions are slated for Fridays beginning at 4:30 p.m. with music in the bar from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meeting and music, free. Pay your way for food and drink menu options. Darci Bielenda, db695@cornell.edu, 631-765-7998 ========================================= Art of Seed Saving Monday, August 1, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Want more beautiful flowers and vegetables in your garden? Learn how and when to collect seeds for planting next year. Proper labeling and storage methods are essential. Once you learn the most reliable techniques, heirlooms and open pollinated seeds will grace your garden for many years. ========================================= Back to the Bays Lecture Series (Peconic, LI) Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Greenport Harbor Brewery and Restaurant, 42155 Main Rd. , Peconic, NY 11958 We are excited to announce our 2022 Back to the Bays Lecture Series that will kick off on April 19 from 6-8pm at the GHB Peconic Location! @greenportbrew Beginning 4/19 and then the 1st Tuesday of each month for the rest of 2022, you can meet the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Team and find out how you can get involved in important efforts to give back to the bays! We will have new lectures the first Tuesday of every month about the work of CCE Marine Program happening right at Cedar Beach in Southold! To promote our Back to the Bays Membership Program, if you join our program you will receive a complimentary beer to enjoy during the lecture! We are also looking to collaborate again on a kelp beer, host more events at this location this year, and more! Check out our stories to learn more! @ccemarineprogramGreenport Harbor Brewing Company has been directly supporting our efforts since 2013. They have hosted several fundraising and awareness events in support of our work (Hops for Habitat, Marine Meadows Workshops, Kelp Aquaculture Art + Awareness Event), are proud sponsors of our annual Shellabration fundraiser, and have even brewed a beer (Sea Farm Porter) in support of our work that utilized kelp we harvested from our local waters. Here is the lineup - (topics are subject to change): April 19th: Shellfish Hatchery + Restoration May 3rd: Living Shorelines June 7th: Bay Scallops ========================================= Brush Strokes for the Bays Paint + Sip at Borghese (Cutchogue) Wednesday, August 3, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Borghese Vineyard, 17150 Rte. 48 , Cutchogue, NY 11935 Our Back to the Bays featured artist for 2022 is local North Fork artist, Melissa Hyatt.This evening's artwork is Crab Watercolor $75 Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 Registration: Registration Link is Coming! ========================================= Sea Stars Marine Camp (Northport grades K-9) Monday, August 1, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 2022 Sea Stars Marine Camp Registration scheduled to open February 1st! Each day of Sea Stars Marine Camp is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun educational lessons about the environment! Whether your child is passionate about marine biology or just wants to know more about Long Island’s fascinating marine wildlife, this camp is the perfect experience. Week-long sessions are designed to immerse campers into the world of marine science through hands-on learning experiences! At the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life while learning about marine biology and environmental ecology. Every session is unique and will provide your camper with different marine or freshwater topics. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will get a chance to explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond. Along the way, campers have the opportunity to collect and observe some of the wonderful creatures that call this Preserve home. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where they will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Please see session descriptions for specifics about the theme and possible field trips! Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (unless otherwise stated) Sea Trekkers All the fun of Sea Stars Marine Camp with an educational and exciting approach to fishing! Your child will enjoy a fishing expedition aboard Captree’s Yankee III Fishing Vessel, whose Captain will show your camper all they need to know about knot tying, boat safety, conservation and much more! We will also see what life we can find during bottom dredges! Campers will enjoy a full day of fishing on the south shore of LI. First timers are welcome! Back on land, at the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life; while learning about marine science and environmental ecology, fish ID, equipment care, conservation, and much more! Before the week is over, your child will show great improvement in their fishing abilities along with an increased knowledge of our local waters and what’s living in it. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Sea Trekkers Sessions 1 and 2 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, June 30th and July 7th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Minimum Age for Session 2: is 6 years old.  Please be aware that each themed session repeated multiple weeks will have the same camp lessons, crafts and activities. (For example: Sea Trekker's Sessions 1-2). Aquatic Investigators Get ready to kick up the aquatic biology fun a few notches! Whether your child is passionate about marine biology or just loves Long Island’s great outdoors, this course is a great introduction. This week is designed to immerse our older campers into the world of aquatic science through hands-on learning experiences! The program will introduce campers to sampling and research techniques used by biologists, survey skills, and marsh sampling for aquatic invertebrates and plankton. This week will also lead campers through an exciting fishing expedition aboard Captree’s Yankee III Fishing Vessel! Campers will learn all they need to know about fishing, boat safety, local fish biology and conservation! Our Captain will also lead us through an exciting bottom dredge where campers will investigate other local marine invertebrates! In addition, our investigators will experience a trip to Asharoken Beach where they will enjoy seining, beach games and swimming. Aquatic Investigators Session 1 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, June 30th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp Open Ocean Week Here at Sea Stars Marine Camp, we love the water and all that inhabit it. Does your child sometimes wish they could do more to help our oceans and marine animals? Added due to popular demand, Open Ocean Week will focus on larger marine megafauna! We will learn more about these animals from whales to sea turtles, and how we can help protect them. Special guests will visit the center to discuss conservation efforts in Marine Science; marine debris and pollution is one of the major threats that will also be discussed, followed by a beach clean-up…each camper will have the opportunity to become a young environmental steward of our waters! All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures.Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Open Ocean Week Session 3 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.  Shark Week All the fun of Sea Stars Marine Camp with a focus on Sharks! Your child will explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating and misunderstood keystone predators. Through hands-on activities, campers will learn fun facts about sharks’ lives from their diets and teeth, to their habitats and conservation efforts. It will also include a trip to the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead where campers are guided in small groups through the exhibits by educators. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Shark Week Session 4 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.   Marine Ecosystems Week NEW! An all new themed session has come to our shores! Your child will enjoy learning about different marine ecosystems throughout the world. We will circle back to our local shore with a BRAND NEW unique field trip: where we will visit Stony Brook’s Marine Center in Southampton! While aboard the 45’ R/V Peconic, campers will explore the waters of the Shinnecock Bay. Campers will be given an opportunity to use the same instruments used by researchers to collect water and bottom samples, and compare two locations to hypothesize what would cause any differences. After sampling water and bottom sediments, they will deploy an otter trawl. An otter trawl is a large fish net that has two wooden “doors” attached at the front of the net. As the boat drags the net through the water, the doors cause the mouth of the net to open, allowing us to collect many types of flora and fauna that call the shallow waters of the bay home. All specimens collected are transferred to an onboard touch tank, where passengers will be able to handle the organisms, while a naturalist will discuss interesting facts about each of the specimens. Two trawls will be performed, each in a different habitat, allowing us to compare the differences between the two. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Marine Ecosystem Week Session 5 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, July 28th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Deep Sea Week We’re leaving the warm surface waters and diving into the deep dark ocean…to explore more of the unknown! This NEW session has been added due to popular demand. Discovering what animals live in the deep sea and their strange lifestyles within a dark world. This mysterious environment is also home to many BIOLUMINESCENT animals! Lanternfish, Bobtail squid, Anglerfish, Siphonophores, jellyfish and dinoflagellates…just to name a few! The most remote place on earth has an unimaginable abundance of life. Who’s ready to dive deep?! Campers will also enjoy a special guest to discussion Deep Sea Research! All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Deep Sea Week Session 6 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Minimum Age for Session 6: is 6 years old. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Sea Stars Week Each day is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun facts about our local aquatic habitats. Campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life during guided nature walks through the Preserve. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. We will also take a trip to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium to learn more about the extensive collection of fishes, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State! Sea Stars Week Session 7 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Minimum Age for Session 7: is 6 years old. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Freshwater Investigators Aquatic Biology isn’t just saltwater, it’s freshwater too! This new course offers older campers an introduction to Long Island’s freshwater world. Freshwater Investigators is designed to immerse your child’s passion for ponds, lakes, and streams. This program will cover nature walks to Fuchs Pond Preserve, kicked up a few notches…we will identify plant and bird life (and everything in-between) along the way. We will conduct a Pond study on Macroinvertebrates throughout the week, to better understand the water quality of Fuchs Pond. This new research opportunity will allow campers a first-hand experience in learning how to set up an experiment, collect data, and analyze their findings! Leaf-pack data collection, microscope analysis, and macroinvertebrate identification, are a few of the new techniques we will learn while exploring this productive freshwater ecosystem.This session will help your child understand how all waterways are interconnected, understanding the full scope of Long Island’s marine life! Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. We will also take a trip to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium to learn more about the extensive collection of fishes, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State! Specifically, campers will observe the amazing attributes of trout at all stages of development. Freshwater Investigators Session 7 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Registration opening February 1, 2022 Alexandra Stevens, ams838@cornell.edu, 631-239-1800 x 3 ========================================= Sea Explorers Marine Camp Sessions (Babylon ages 6-14) Monday, August 1, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Camp Offerings for 2022 Shark Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats with a focus on SHARKS!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine and shark crafts. We will set out on a field expedition to see some live sharks at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see sharks and their cousins, Rays and Skates up close and personal! We will also experience the Birds and Butterflies exhibit at the aquarium! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Our 9-12 year old campers will get the option to do a Shark Dissection at camp. Jr. Sea Explorers Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine crafts. There will be our Marine Biology and Fishing Expedition aboard the Yankee III out of Captree State Park! Campers will meet at Captree State Park for drop-off and pick-up that day only. *Spots for friends and family on the Yankee III are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Iff you wish to go please sign-up with Tracy as EARLY as possible! Marine Reptile Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats with a focus on Marine Reptiles! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun reptile crafts. We will set out on a field expedition to see some live marine and land reptiles at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see sea turtles and other herps up close and personal! We will also experience a Behind-the-scenes tour with Riverhead Foundation to see what sea turtles are in the hospital for rehabilitation! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Marine Mammal Week Whales, Seals, and Dolphins... Oh My! Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats while concentrating on Marine Mammals! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Each day will consist of a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. We have classroom time for educational programs/marine topic of the day in the morning, touch tanks, and arts & crafts projects in the afternoon. Campers also study animals and seine in our salt marsh, as well as participate in beach activities at the Town of Babylon's Cedar Beach, a certified, lifeguard-supervised beach area.  We will set out on a field expedition to see some live marine mammals at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see seal lions, river otters, and seals up close and personal! We will also experience a Behind-the-scenes tour with Riverhead Foundation to see what seals are in the hospital for rehabilitation! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Sea Voyagers Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine and marine themed crafts. There will be a Marine Biology and Fishing Expedition aboard the Yankee III out of Captree State Park! Campers will meet at Captree State Park for drop-off and Pick-up that day only.. *Spots for friends and family on the Yankee III are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Iff you wish to go please sign-up with Tracy as EARLY as possible! Session 7, Sea Voyagers Week for Ages 9-14! Have your budding Marine Biologist get a taste of the wonders of Nature LI has to offer! on-site fishing from our Pier, seining, and a Marine Biology and Fishing Voyage out of Captree are just a few of the highlights! See each camp session for details Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-587-2873 ========================================= Rams Head Inn (Shelter Island) Friday, August 5, 2022 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rams Head Inn, 108 Ram Island Drive , Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 CCE Marine's SPAT Director and community aquaculture specialist, Kim Tetrault invites you every Friday to the Ram's Head Inn on Shelter Island for the newly established 'SPAT Aquaculture Club Annex'. Each Friday Kim will offer presentations and informational discussions of everything marine, from shellfish to seaweed, fish to flotsam and jetsam and everything in between. This weekly meeting will be followed by live music performed by Shuck and Jive, a new act that is sweeping the oceans (Kim Tetrault and partner Dave Berson). Sessions are slated for Fridays beginning at 4:30 p.m. with music in the bar from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meeting and music, free. Pay your way for food and drink menu options. Darci Bielenda, db695@cornell.edu, 631-765-7998 ========================================= ArtSEA Create + Sip Night (Strong's Water Club) Monday, August 8, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Strong's Water Club, 2255 Wickham Ave. , Mattituck, NY 11952 Please join us for an ArtSEA night out! Our crowd pleasing ArtSEA Create + Sip events allow guests to learn about local species and habitats while creating marine themed art. Proceeds directly support CCE Marine’s work. This evening's artwork is Seahorse in EelgrassGeneral Admission ticket price of $45 ($40 for Back to the Bays Members, check your email for discount code!) includes instruction, all materials as well as drink and food specials at Windamere.Painting activity will be conducted outdoors on the beautiful waterfront grounds of Strong’s Water Club located at 2255 Wickham Ave, Mattituck NY 11952. $45 ($40 for Back to the Bays Members, check your email for discount code) Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 Registration: https://backtothebays.org/programs/artseaatstrongs3 ========================================= FREE VIRTUAL DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, August 9, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event JOIN IF YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE HAS DIABETES OR PREDIABETESLed by a Cornell Cooperative Extension Diabetes EducatorTHE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7 PMZoom Information:Meeting ID: 918 0748 4123Passcode: Diabetes Cristina Toscano, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 ========================================= Art of Seed Saving Wednesday, August 10, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Want more beautiful flowers and vegetables in your garden? Learn how and when to collect seeds for planting next year. Proper labeling and storage methods are essential. Once you learn the most reliable techniques, heirlooms and open pollinated seeds will grace your garden for many years. ========================================= ArtSEA Create + Sip Night (Southampton Arts Center) Thursday, August 11, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane , Southampton, NY 11968 Please join us for an ArtSEA night out! Our crowd pleasing ArtSEA Create + Sip events allow guests to learn about local species and habitats while creating marine themed art. Proceeds directly support CCE Marine’s work.This evening's artwork is Humpback Acrylic $45 Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 Registration: Registration Link is Coming! ========================================= Sea Stars Marine Camp (Northport grades K-9) Monday, August 8, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 2022 Sea Stars Marine Camp Registration scheduled to open February 1st! Each day of Sea Stars Marine Camp is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun educational lessons about the environment! Whether your child is passionate about marine biology or just wants to know more about Long Island’s fascinating marine wildlife, this camp is the perfect experience. Week-long sessions are designed to immerse campers into the world of marine science through hands-on learning experiences! At the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life while learning about marine biology and environmental ecology. Every session is unique and will provide your camper with different marine or freshwater topics. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will get a chance to explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond. Along the way, campers have the opportunity to collect and observe some of the wonderful creatures that call this Preserve home. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where they will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Please see session descriptions for specifics about the theme and possible field trips! Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (unless otherwise stated) Sea Trekkers All the fun of Sea Stars Marine Camp with an educational and exciting approach to fishing! Your child will enjoy a fishing expedition aboard Captree’s Yankee III Fishing Vessel, whose Captain will show your camper all they need to know about knot tying, boat safety, conservation and much more! We will also see what life we can find during bottom dredges! Campers will enjoy a full day of fishing on the south shore of LI. First timers are welcome! Back on land, at the Camp Center, campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life; while learning about marine science and environmental ecology, fish ID, equipment care, conservation, and much more! Before the week is over, your child will show great improvement in their fishing abilities along with an increased knowledge of our local waters and what’s living in it. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Sea Trekkers Sessions 1 and 2 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, June 30th and July 7th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Minimum Age for Session 2: is 6 years old.  Please be aware that each themed session repeated multiple weeks will have the same camp lessons, crafts and activities. (For example: Sea Trekker's Sessions 1-2). Aquatic Investigators Get ready to kick up the aquatic biology fun a few notches! Whether your child is passionate about marine biology or just loves Long Island’s great outdoors, this course is a great introduction. This week is designed to immerse our older campers into the world of aquatic science through hands-on learning experiences! The program will introduce campers to sampling and research techniques used by biologists, survey skills, and marsh sampling for aquatic invertebrates and plankton. This week will also lead campers through an exciting fishing expedition aboard Captree’s Yankee III Fishing Vessel! Campers will learn all they need to know about fishing, boat safety, local fish biology and conservation! Our Captain will also lead us through an exciting bottom dredge where campers will investigate other local marine invertebrates! In addition, our investigators will experience a trip to Asharoken Beach where they will enjoy seining, beach games and swimming. Aquatic Investigators Session 1 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, June 30th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp Open Ocean Week Here at Sea Stars Marine Camp, we love the water and all that inhabit it. Does your child sometimes wish they could do more to help our oceans and marine animals? Added due to popular demand, Open Ocean Week will focus on larger marine megafauna! We will learn more about these animals from whales to sea turtles, and how we can help protect them. Special guests will visit the center to discuss conservation efforts in Marine Science; marine debris and pollution is one of the major threats that will also be discussed, followed by a beach clean-up…each camper will have the opportunity to become a young environmental steward of our waters! All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures.Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Open Ocean Week Session 3 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.  Shark Week All the fun of Sea Stars Marine Camp with a focus on Sharks! Your child will explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating and misunderstood keystone predators. Through hands-on activities, campers will learn fun facts about sharks’ lives from their diets and teeth, to their habitats and conservation efforts. It will also include a trip to the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead where campers are guided in small groups through the exhibits by educators. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Shark Week Session 4 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.   Marine Ecosystems Week NEW! An all new themed session has come to our shores! Your child will enjoy learning about different marine ecosystems throughout the world. We will circle back to our local shore with a BRAND NEW unique field trip: where we will visit Stony Brook’s Marine Center in Southampton! While aboard the 45’ R/V Peconic, campers will explore the waters of the Shinnecock Bay. Campers will be given an opportunity to use the same instruments used by researchers to collect water and bottom samples, and compare two locations to hypothesize what would cause any differences. After sampling water and bottom sediments, they will deploy an otter trawl. An otter trawl is a large fish net that has two wooden “doors” attached at the front of the net. As the boat drags the net through the water, the doors cause the mouth of the net to open, allowing us to collect many types of flora and fauna that call the shallow waters of the bay home. All specimens collected are transferred to an onboard touch tank, where passengers will be able to handle the organisms, while a naturalist will discuss interesting facts about each of the specimens. Two trawls will be performed, each in a different habitat, allowing us to compare the differences between the two. All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. Marine Ecosystem Week Session 5 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) *EXCEPT, July 28th will run from 9am-3pm*. Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Deep Sea Week We’re leaving the warm surface waters and diving into the deep dark ocean…to explore more of the unknown! This NEW session has been added due to popular demand. Discovering what animals live in the deep sea and their strange lifestyles within a dark world. This mysterious environment is also home to many BIOLUMINESCENT animals! Lanternfish, Bobtail squid, Anglerfish, Siphonophores, jellyfish and dinoflagellates…just to name a few! The most remote place on earth has an unimaginable abundance of life. Who’s ready to dive deep?! Campers will also enjoy a special guest to discussion Deep Sea Research! All sessions consist of guided nature walks through the Fuchs Pond Preserve, where campers will explore our coastal woodlands and freshwater pond and get a chance to collect and observe these wonderful creatures. Deep Sea Week Session 6 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Minimum Age for Session 6: is 6 years old. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Sea Stars Week Each day is packed with hands-on activities, outdoor games, exciting arts & crafts and fun facts about our local aquatic habitats. Campers will observe and handle live marine animals and freshwater pond-life during guided nature walks through the Preserve. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. We will also take a trip to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium to learn more about the extensive collection of fishes, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State! Sea Stars Week Session 7 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Minimum Age for Session 7: is 6 years old. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Freshwater Investigators Aquatic Biology isn’t just saltwater, it’s freshwater too! This new course offers older campers an introduction to Long Island’s freshwater world. Freshwater Investigators is designed to immerse your child’s passion for ponds, lakes, and streams. This program will cover nature walks to Fuchs Pond Preserve, kicked up a few notches…we will identify plant and bird life (and everything in-between) along the way. We will conduct a Pond study on Macroinvertebrates throughout the week, to better understand the water quality of Fuchs Pond. This new research opportunity will allow campers a first-hand experience in learning how to set up an experiment, collect data, and analyze their findings! Leaf-pack data collection, microscope analysis, and macroinvertebrate identification, are a few of the new techniques we will learn while exploring this productive freshwater ecosystem.This session will help your child understand how all waterways are interconnected, understanding the full scope of Long Island’s marine life! Campers will also enjoy a trip to Northport’s local Asharoken Beach where campers will experience seining, beach games and swimming. We will also take a trip to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium to learn more about the extensive collection of fishes, amphibians and reptiles native to New York State! Specifically, campers will observe the amazing attributes of trout at all stages of development. Freshwater Investigators Session 7 runs from 9am-2pm. (Daily Drop-off/pick-up at Fuchs Pond Preserve) Strict age requirements on all sessions are in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations. Doctor immunizations are mandatory and will be reviewed prior to the start of camp. Registration opening February 1, 2022 Alexandra Stevens, ams838@cornell.edu, 631-239-1800 x 3 ========================================= Sea Explorers Marine Camp Sessions (Babylon ages 6-14) Monday, August 8, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Camp Offerings for 2022 Shark Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats with a focus on SHARKS!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine and shark crafts. We will set out on a field expedition to see some live sharks at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see sharks and their cousins, Rays and Skates up close and personal! We will also experience the Birds and Butterflies exhibit at the aquarium! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Our 9-12 year old campers will get the option to do a Shark Dissection at camp. Jr. Sea Explorers Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine crafts. There will be our Marine Biology and Fishing Expedition aboard the Yankee III out of Captree State Park! Campers will meet at Captree State Park for drop-off and pick-up that day only. *Spots for friends and family on the Yankee III are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Iff you wish to go please sign-up with Tracy as EARLY as possible! Marine Reptile Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats with a focus on Marine Reptiles! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun reptile crafts. We will set out on a field expedition to see some live marine and land reptiles at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see sea turtles and other herps up close and personal! We will also experience a Behind-the-scenes tour with Riverhead Foundation to see what sea turtles are in the hospital for rehabilitation! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Marine Mammal Week Whales, Seals, and Dolphins... Oh My! Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats while concentrating on Marine Mammals! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Each day will consist of a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. We have classroom time for educational programs/marine topic of the day in the morning, touch tanks, and arts & crafts projects in the afternoon. Campers also study animals and seine in our salt marsh, as well as participate in beach activities at the Town of Babylon's Cedar Beach, a certified, lifeguard-supervised beach area.  We will set out on a field expedition to see some live marine mammals at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Your child will have the opportunity to see seal lions, river otters, and seals up close and personal! We will also experience a Behind-the-scenes tour with Riverhead Foundation to see what seals are in the hospital for rehabilitation! We will leave from and return to the Sport Fishing Education Center, Babylon and Sea Explorers Marine Camp will provide the busing to and from Atlantis Marine World. For this one day, camp will run from 9-3pm to allow for a little extra time at the Aquarium. Sea Voyagers Week Join us for an adventurous week exploring Long Island's marine habitats!!! Our marine instructors will guide your child through interactive, hands-on learning experiences designed to be educational and fun. Campers will also discover the other amazing creatures living in our local oceans, bays, and salt marshes as they handle marine animals in our touch tanks, participate in beach activities and games, seine in our salt marsh, and make fun marine and marine themed crafts. There will be a Marine Biology and Fishing Expedition aboard the Yankee III out of Captree State Park! Campers will meet at Captree State Park for drop-off and Pick-up that day only.. *Spots for friends and family on the Yankee III are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Iff you wish to go please sign-up with Tracy as EARLY as possible! Session 7, Sea Voyagers Week for Ages 9-14! Have your budding Marine Biologist get a taste of the wonders of Nature LI has to offer! on-site fishing from our Pier, seining, and a Marine Biology and Fishing Voyage out of Captree are just a few of the highlights! See each camp session for details Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-587-2873 ========================================= Rams Head Inn (Shelter Island) Friday, August 12, 2022 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rams Head Inn, 108 Ram Island Drive , Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 CCE Marine's SPAT Director and community aquaculture specialist, Kim Tetrault invites you every Friday to the Ram's Head Inn on Shelter Island for the newly established 'SPAT Aquaculture Club Annex'. Each Friday Kim will offer presentations and informational discussions of everything marine, from shellfish to seaweed, fish to flotsam and jetsam and everything in between. This weekly meeting will be followed by live music performed by Shuck and Jive, a new act that is sweeping the oceans (Kim Tetrault and partner Dave Berson). Sessions are slated for Fridays beginning at 4:30 p.m. with music in the bar from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meeting and music, free. Pay your way for food and drink menu options. Darci Bielenda, db695@cornell.edu, 631-765-7998 ========================================= Art of Seed Saving Monday, August 15, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Want more beautiful flowers and vegetables in your garden? Learn how and when to collect seeds for planting next year. Proper labeling and storage methods are essential. Once you learn the most reliable techniques, heirlooms and open pollinated seeds will grace your garden for many years. ========================================= Art of Seed Saving Wednesday, August 17, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event Want more beautiful flowers and vegetables in your garden? Learn how and when to collect seeds for planting next year. Proper labeling and storage methods are essential. Once you learn the most reliable techniques, heirlooms and open pollinated seeds will grace your garden for many years. ========================================= Rams Head Inn (Shelter Island) Friday, August 19, 2022 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rams Head Inn, 108 Ram Island Drive , Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 CCE Marine's SPAT Director and community aquaculture specialist, Kim Tetrault invites you every Friday to the Ram's Head Inn on Shelter Island for the newly established 'SPAT Aquaculture Club Annex'. Each Friday Kim will offer presentations and informational discussions of everything marine, from shellfish to seaweed, fish to flotsam and jetsam and everything in between. This weekly meeting will be followed by live music performed by Shuck and Jive, a new act that is sweeping the oceans (Kim Tetrault and partner Dave Berson). Sessions are slated for Fridays beginning at 4:30 p.m. with music in the bar from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meeting and music, free. Pay your way for food and drink menu options. Darci Bielenda, db695@cornell.edu, 631-765-7998 ========================================= Rams Head Inn (Shelter Island) Friday, August 26, 2022 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rams Head Inn, 108 Ram Island Drive , Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 CCE Marine's SPAT Director and community aquaculture specialist, Kim Tetrault invites you every Friday to the Ram's Head Inn on Shelter Island for the newly established 'SPAT Aquaculture Club Annex'. Each Friday Kim will offer presentations and informational discussions of everything marine, from shellfish to seaweed, fish to flotsam and jetsam and everything in between. This weekly meeting will be followed by live music performed by Shuck and Jive, a new act that is sweeping the oceans (Kim Tetrault and partner Dave Berson). Sessions are slated for Fridays beginning at 4:30 p.m. with music in the bar from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meeting and music, free. Pay your way for food and drink menu options. Darci Bielenda, db695@cornell.edu, 631-765-7998 ========================================= Screening of Chocolate Milk Documentary Monday, August 29, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm African American mothers have the lower rates of breastfeeding than any other groups in the US, which transfers to less children receiving numerous benefits of breastmilk, including protection against asthma, obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. These conditions are prevalent in the black community. This documentary examines how socioeconomic factor of race and sex influence breastfeeding rates for black mothers through the stories of three women. CCE – Community Education collaborates, supports, educates and is part of the Breastfeeding Resiliency, Engagement and Empowerment (BFREE) Editorial Board & team and the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor program. We educate, empower and support mothers and their families about breastfeeding. FREE ========================================= Long Island Soil Health Field Day Wednesday, August 31, 2022 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Lewin Farms, 812 Sound Avenue , Calverton, New York 11933 Join us at Lewin Farms on August 31 st, 2022, from 3:30 – 6:30pm as we discuss cover crops and soil management for more climate resilient Long Island farms! We will be sharing a new Long Island Soil Health Characterization Report, discussing cover crop impacts and options for farmers, leading a summer cover crop root and field demonstration, and hosting a farmer panel. AGENDA Welcome & Introductions Soil Health on Long Island Farms and Increasing Climate Resiliency (Debbie Aller, Cornell) Impact of Cover Crops on Soil Properties and Processes (Joseph Amsili, Cornell) Farmer Panel (Will Lee, Matt Pendleton, Ed Harbes Jr.) (Moderated by Sandy Menasha, CCE-Suffolk) Cover Crop Roots and Field Demo Refreshments A special thank you to Lewin Farms for hosting the event! Parking available at the farm stand. We will be meeting in the field behind the farm stand. For additional information please contact Sandra Menasha at 631-655-9770. Sponsors: CCE - Suffolk County, SC - SWCD, USDA - NRCS, New York Soil Health, Cornell CALS, KingsAgriSeeds $10 per participant - (includes copy of building soils for better crops book, Midwest cover crop field guide, cover crop poster, and Long Island soil health characterization report). Courtney Fenyo, cf389@cornell.edu Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/SoilHealthFieldDay ========================================= Back to the Bays Lecture Series (Peconic, LI) Tuesday, September 6, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Greenport Harbor Brewery and Restaurant, 42155 Main Rd. , Peconic, NY 11958 We are excited to announce our 2022 Back to the Bays Lecture Series that will kick off on April 19 from 6-8pm at the GHB Peconic Location! @greenportbrew Beginning 4/19 and then the 1st Tuesday of each month for the rest of 2022, you can meet the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Team and find out how you can get involved in important efforts to give back to the bays! We will have new lectures the first Tuesday of every month about the work of CCE Marine Program happening right at Cedar Beach in Southold! To promote our Back to the Bays Membership Program, if you join our program you will receive a complimentary beer to enjoy during the lecture! We are also looking to collaborate again on a kelp beer, host more events at this location this year, and more! Check out our stories to learn more! @ccemarineprogramGreenport Harbor Brewing Company has been directly supporting our efforts since 2013. They have hosted several fundraising and awareness events in support of our work (Hops for Habitat, Marine Meadows Workshops, Kelp Aquaculture Art + Awareness Event), are proud sponsors of our annual Shellabration fundraiser, and have even brewed a beer (Sea Farm Porter) in support of our work that utilized kelp we harvested from our local waters. Here is the lineup - (topics are subject to change): April 19th: Shellfish Hatchery + Restoration May 3rd: Living Shorelines June 7th: Bay Scallops ========================================= GRUPO DE APOYO VIRTUAL GRATUITO SOBRE LA DIABETES Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event ÚNASE SI USTED O ALGUNO DE SUS SERES QUERIDOS SUFRE DE DIABETES O PREDIABETES.Dirigido por un Educador sobre la Diabetes de la Extensión Cooperativa de la Universidad de Cornell.EL SEGUNDO MARTES DE CADA MES, A LAS 7 DE LA TARDE.Información de Zoom:ID de la reunión: 918 0748 4123Contraseña: Diabetes Cristina Toscano, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 ========================================= ArtSEA Create + Sip Night (Strong's Water Club) Monday, September 19, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Strong's Water Club, 2255 Wickham Ave. , Mattituck, NY 11952 Please join us for an ArtSEA night out! Our crowd pleasing ArtSEA Create + Sip events allow guests to learn about local species and habitats while creating marine themed art. Proceeds directly support CCE Marine’s work.This evening's artwork is Eelgrass PufferGeneral Admission ticket price of $45 ($40 for Back to the Bays Members, check your email for discount code!) includes instruction, all materials as well as drink and food specials at Windamere.Painting activity will be conducted outdoors on the beautiful waterfront grounds of Strong’s Water Club located at 2255 Wickham Ave, Mattituck NY 11952. $45 ($40 for Back to the Bays Members, check your email for discount code) Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 Registration: Registration link coming soon! ========================================= Board of Directors Meetings Wednesday, September 28, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center, 3690 Cedar Beach Road , Southold, New York 11971 The July 27 Board of Directors meeting will be held in Southold at the Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center.For information and location, please contact Melissa Elkins at me336@cornell.edu. Melissa Elkins, me336@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 327 ========================================= Back to the Bays Lecture Series (Peconic, LI) Tuesday, October 4, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Greenport Harbor Brewery and Restaurant, 42155 Main Rd. , Peconic, NY 11958 We are excited to announce our 2022 Back to the Bays Lecture Series that will kick off on April 19 from 6-8pm at the GHB Peconic Location! @greenportbrew Beginning 4/19 and then the 1st Tuesday of each month for the rest of 2022, you can meet the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Team and find out how you can get involved in important efforts to give back to the bays! We will have new lectures the first Tuesday of every month about the work of CCE Marine Program happening right at Cedar Beach in Southold! To promote our Back to the Bays Membership Program, if you join our program you will receive a complimentary beer to enjoy during the lecture! We are also looking to collaborate again on a kelp beer, host more events at this location this year, and more! Check out our stories to learn more! @ccemarineprogramGreenport Harbor Brewing Company has been directly supporting our efforts since 2013. They have hosted several fundraising and awareness events in support of our work (Hops for Habitat, Marine Meadows Workshops, Kelp Aquaculture Art + Awareness Event), are proud sponsors of our annual Shellabration fundraiser, and have even brewed a beer (Sea Farm Porter) in support of our work that utilized kelp we harvested from our local waters. Here is the lineup - (topics are subject to change): April 19th: Shellfish Hatchery + Restoration May 3rd: Living Shorelines June 7th: Bay Scallops ========================================= First Fridays Friday, October 7, 2022 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Professional Development Opportunities from CCE’s Family Health and Wellness team returning Fall 2022 Friday, October 7, 2022  •  8:30am-12:00pm  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Overview Friday, November 4, 2022  •  8:30am-12:00pm  Protective (and Adverse) Childhood Experiences (PACEs) Overview These trainings aim to broaden participants' understanding of adverse and protective childhood experiences and their impact on young children and their families. These trainings are intended for librarians, school personnel, early care providers, home visitors and other human service professionals. Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-852-4957 ========================================= FREE VIRTUAL DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, October 11, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event JOIN IF YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE HAS DIABETES OR PREDIABETESLed by a Cornell Cooperative Extension Diabetes EducatorTHE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7 PMZoom Information:Meeting ID: 918 0748 4123Passcode: Diabetes Cristina Toscano, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 ========================================= Back to the Bays Lecture Series (Peconic, LI) Tuesday, November 1, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Greenport Harbor Brewery and Restaurant, 42155 Main Rd. , Peconic, NY 11958 We are excited to announce our 2022 Back to the Bays Lecture Series that will kick off on April 19 from 6-8pm at the GHB Peconic Location! @greenportbrew Beginning 4/19 and then the 1st Tuesday of each month for the rest of 2022, you can meet the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Team and find out how you can get involved in important efforts to give back to the bays! We will have new lectures the first Tuesday of every month about the work of CCE Marine Program happening right at Cedar Beach in Southold! To promote our Back to the Bays Membership Program, if you join our program you will receive a complimentary beer to enjoy during the lecture! We are also looking to collaborate again on a kelp beer, host more events at this location this year, and more! Check out our stories to learn more! @ccemarineprogramGreenport Harbor Brewing Company has been directly supporting our efforts since 2013. They have hosted several fundraising and awareness events in support of our work (Hops for Habitat, Marine Meadows Workshops, Kelp Aquaculture Art + Awareness Event), are proud sponsors of our annual Shellabration fundraiser, and have even brewed a beer (Sea Farm Porter) in support of our work that utilized kelp we harvested from our local waters. Here is the lineup - (topics are subject to change): April 19th: Shellfish Hatchery + Restoration May 3rd: Living Shorelines June 7th: Bay Scallops ========================================= First Fridays Friday, November 4, 2022 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Professional Development Opportunities from CCE’s Family Health and Wellness team returning Fall 2022 Friday, October 7, 2022  •  8:30am-12:00pm  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Overview Friday, November 4, 2022  •  8:30am-12:00pm  Protective (and Adverse) Childhood Experiences (PACEs) Overview These trainings aim to broaden participants' understanding of adverse and protective childhood experiences and their impact on young children and their families. These trainings are intended for librarians, school personnel, early care providers, home visitors and other human service professionals. Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-852-4957 ========================================= GRUPO DE APOYO VIRTUAL GRATUITO SOBRE LA DIABETES Tuesday, November 8, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event ÚNASE SI USTED O ALGUNO DE SUS SERES QUERIDOS SUFRE DE DIABETES O PREDIABETES.Dirigido por un Educador sobre la Diabetes de la Extensión Cooperativa de la Universidad de Cornell.EL SEGUNDO MARTES DE CADA MES, A LAS 7 DE LA TARDE.Información de Zoom:ID de la reunión: 918 0748 4123Contraseña: Diabetes Cristina Toscano, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 ========================================= Goat Yoga Saturday, April 30, 2022 12:00 am - 12:00 am Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 ON FARM - 3 Weekend days a month starting in April and going through November, $25 per class ages 8+Enjoy yoga on the farm with our friendly goats is a fun twist to traditional flow. End your day in downward dog and some laughs. All levels are welcome to goat yoga. Taught by certified instructors from Cocomotion. Dates/times/instructors vary. $25 per class ages 8+ Kaylyn Reynolds, kr427@cornell.edu, 631-852-4613 Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ ========================================= Board of Directors Meetings Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center, 3690 Cedar Beach Road , Southold, New York 11971 The July 27 Board of Directors meeting will be held in Southold at the Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center.For information and location, please contact Melissa Elkins at me336@cornell.edu. Melissa Elkins, me336@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 327 ========================================= Back to the Bays Lecture Series (Peconic, LI) Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Greenport Harbor Brewery and Restaurant, 42155 Main Rd. , Peconic, NY 11958 We are excited to announce our 2022 Back to the Bays Lecture Series that will kick off on April 19 from 6-8pm at the GHB Peconic Location! @greenportbrew Beginning 4/19 and then the 1st Tuesday of each month for the rest of 2022, you can meet the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Team and find out how you can get involved in important efforts to give back to the bays! We will have new lectures the first Tuesday of every month about the work of CCE Marine Program happening right at Cedar Beach in Southold! To promote our Back to the Bays Membership Program, if you join our program you will receive a complimentary beer to enjoy during the lecture! We are also looking to collaborate again on a kelp beer, host more events at this location this year, and more! Check out our stories to learn more! @ccemarineprogramGreenport Harbor Brewing Company has been directly supporting our efforts since 2013. They have hosted several fundraising and awareness events in support of our work (Hops for Habitat, Marine Meadows Workshops, Kelp Aquaculture Art + Awareness Event), are proud sponsors of our annual Shellabration fundraiser, and have even brewed a beer (Sea Farm Porter) in support of our work that utilized kelp we harvested from our local waters. Here is the lineup - (topics are subject to change): April 19th: Shellfish Hatchery + Restoration May 3rd: Living Shorelines June 7th: Bay Scallops ========================================= FREE VIRTUAL DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, December 13, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event JOIN IF YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE HAS DIABETES OR PREDIABETESLed by a Cornell Cooperative Extension Diabetes EducatorTHE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7 PMZoom Information:Meeting ID: 918 0748 4123Passcode: Diabetes Cristina Toscano, cft36@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 =========================================