June Events At Sandy Hook For Kids, Adults

HIGHLANDS, NJ — If you are looking for something to do with kids on weekends June, the American Littoral Society will hold two "horseshoe crab walks" on Sandy Hook, plus several other events for kids and adults.

These are guided walks led by a naturalist who will look for horseshoe crabs on the beach and explain their history to kids.

Walks are set for Sunday, June 4 and June 18 at 6:30 p.m. You should register in advance; register here: https://www.littoralsociety.or... and here for June 18 https://www.littoralsociety.or...

Sandy Hook Horseshoe Crab Walks

Sandy Hook, NJ
Sunday, June 4 and 18, 6:30-8 pm

Other upcoming walks with the American Littoral Society:

Wingin' It Late Spring Bird Walk
Sandy Hook, NJ
Tuesday, June 6, 4-6 pm

Sandy Hook in June is a dream! Grab your favorite adventure buddy and join us for a bird walk. "Bird nerd” and Assistant Director Lindsay McNamara will lead the group, looking out for shorebirds, songbirds, warblers, and anyone else who has returned to the Hook. Register here: https://www.littoralsociety.or...

Junior Angler Program
Sandy Hook, NJ
Sunday, June 11, 1-5 pm
Friday, June 30, 4-8 pm

The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach young children surf fishing on Sandy Hook. As part of the program, we will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach. Additional events will be held through August. Register for June 11 event or the June 30 event. Find other upcoming dates on our website.

Summer Solstice Walk
Sandy Hook, NJ
Wednesday, June 21, 6:30pm - 8pm

Celebrate the first day of summer and the longest day of the year with a stroll on the Hook! Littoral Society naturalists will discuss the fauna and flora that inhabits the coast as well as Sandy Hook history. Register on our website.

Join Us for Horseshoe Crab Tagging Along the Shark River
New Jersey
Volunteer Tagging Dates Available May through June

Volunteer opportunities remain available for horseshoe crab tagging along the Shark River. Anyone who would like to participate can sign up through our website.