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Horseshoe Crab Walk May 17 At Sandy Hook

This is a great event for kids and families, run by the American Littoral Society. 6-9 p.m. on Sandy Hook's Plum Island. Register in advance

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This is a great event for kids and families, run by the American Littoral Society. 6-9 p.m. on Sandy Hook's Plum Island.
This is a great event for kids and families, run by the American Littoral Society. 6-9 p.m. on Sandy Hook's Plum Island. (American Littoral Society)

HIGHLANDS, NJ — Look for spawning horseshoe crabs on a Friday evening this May with the American Littoral Society.

Get up close and personal with a living fossil. Take an evening walk along Sandy Hook's Plum Island to look for spawning horseshoe crabs Friday, May 17 from 6-9 p.m.

This event is $10 if you are a member of the American Littoral Society, and $20 if you are a non member. Meet in Parking Lot B (Plum Island) at Sandy Hook, Gateway National Recreation Area on May 17.

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Learn from American Littoral Society naturalists about an animal that has survived virtually unchanged for 400 million years. Wear foot gear that can get wet. Great event for families.

For more information and to reserve a spot call 732-291-0055.

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