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Fire Island Fire Island National Seashore Long Island, New York

Summer Program Schedule

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Superintendent’s 100th Anniversary Visitor Centers Message...... 2 Celebrations...... 4–6 & Park Activities...... 7–11

Park Map & Ferry Services...... 3 Junior Ranger Programs...... 6 Save the Dates...... 12 Welcome to Fire Island Park Map & Ferry Services

at Fire Island National Seashore

Welcome to what promises to be a great summer season at Fire Island National Seashore! There is a lot going on this season including two major celebrations. This summer marks the 30th anniversary of the relighting of the Fire Island Lighthouse and the 100th birthday of the National Park Service. I invite you to honor these special occasions and find your park by experiencing all the Seashore has to offer. At each of the National Park Service sites at Fire Island National Seashore you will find adventure, inspiration, and recreation. Whether you have come to soak in the sunshine, paddle with a park ranger along the Great South Bay, discover three centuries of change at the William Floyd Estate, climb to the top of the Fire Island Lighthouse tower, or camp in New York State’s only federally designated wilderness—you have come to the right place. In addition to joining one (or more!) of the park ranger-or partner-led programs listed on the pages that follow, I encourage you to: • Look at the Lens. Augustin-Jean Fresnel was fascinated by the physics of William Floyd Estate Watch Hill Fire Island Lighthouse light and it shows in his first-order Fresnel lens, on display at the Fire Island The estate was home to William Watch Hill features an extensive salt Explore maritime history at the Fire Lighthouse. When the present lighthouse was first illuminated in 1858, it was Floyd, a signer of the Declaration of marsh and access to the Otis Pike Island Lighthouse. Take a guided tour this beautiful, beehive-shaped mass of brass and glass prisms that helped the Independence, and eight generations Fire Island High Dune Wilderness. of the lighthouse tower; see exhibits beacon shine 21 nautical miles at sea. Find the Fresnel lens and more alluring of the Floyd family. Take a guided tour Facilities include a campground, inside the keepers quarters, Fresnel artifacts at the Fire Island Lighthouse as you explore both Fire Island and of the Old Mastic house, and see the public marina, visitor center and lens building, and historic boathouse. Long Island maritime history. grounds and Floyd family cemetery. bookstore, restaurant, snack bar, gift • Hike to the Breach. Stroll by the sea and through a federally protected Facilities include the Old Mastic shop and general store, nature trail, House, trails, and a bookstore. and lifeguarded beach. wilderness area on your way to the breach, a natural barrier island feature Ferry Services created by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. This three-mile round-trip hike from Otis Pike Fire Island Sailors Haven the Wilderness Visitor Center offers stunning views and solitude. High Dune Wilderness Sailors Haven is home to the centuries Davis Park Ferry • See Special Selections from the Collection. To help celebrate the National The Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune old Sunken Forest, a globally rare 631-475-1665 Park Service Centennial, 100 never before seen items will be on display in the Wilderness is New York State’s only holly maritime forest. Facilities include www.davisparkferry.com Old Mastic House at the William Floyd Estate. The Estate, a unit of Fire federally designated wilderness area. a public marina, visitor center and Patchogue/Watch Hill Island National Seashore located in Mastic Beach on Long Island, is a hidden Facilities include a visitor center and bookstore, snack bar, gift shop, nature Ferry Terminal treasure and can be visited Friday through Sunday and holidays through bookstore, and nature trail. trail, and lifeguarded beach. 631-758-4032 Veterans Day. Sayville Ferry 631-589-8980 • Share Your Experience. Stop by Seashore sales outlets for a gift or keepsake Backcountry Camping and share photos with friends and family on social media. Follow the www.sayvilleferry.com Sleep under the stars and listen to the sound of the surf. Seashore on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @FireIslandNPS and use Fire Island Ferries Backcountry camping on Fire Island can be a memorable experience. #FindYourPark. 631-665-3600 Available by permit only, backcountry campers may camp in one of two www.fireislandferries.com zones within the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness year-round, or K. Christopher Soller on the beach in front of each zone from March 15 through Labor Day. Fire Island Water Taxi 631-665-8885 Information: www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping.htm Fire Island Lighthouse www. fireislandwatertaxi.com Superintendent Photo Credit: Von Hagen Reservations and Permits: www.recreation.gov

2 Fire Island National Seashore Program Schedule Summer 2016 3 100th Anniversary Celebration Centennial Exhibits Recollections, Collections and Artist-in-Residence Exhibition Find Your Park 100 Selections June 26–July 24 Juried Art Exhibition The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25, 2016. through November 11 Saturdays–Sundays July 31–September 5 Fridays–Sundays Patchogue/Watch Hill Saturdays–Sundays You’re invited to join the Centennial Celebration! William Floyd Estate Ferry Terminal Patchogue/Watch Hill On display in the Old Mastic House See Fire Island inspired art on display by Ferry Terminal are 100 items from the park’s museum the Seashore’s 2015 Artists-in-Residence. This summer, artists from around the collections that have never before The exhibit features the works of mixed country have joined Fire Island’s been exhibited at the park. The exhibit media artist Anna Golici, painter Amanda Centennial celebration in this special Centennial Challenges showcases a great variety of artifacts Kavanagh, installation artist Jane Ingram- group exhibit showcasing artwork representing recollections of life in Allen, and poet Anthony DiMatteo. The inspired by the national parks. This Pick it Up! Saturday; June 11, July 9, August 13 Mastic, Long Island and paint an idyllic artists’ unique interpretations reflect their exhibition includes creative reflections Pick It Up to help rid Fire Island beaches of 2,016 lbs of marine debris this summer. The Riverhead Foundation for picture of the “House and Place in Time.” uninterrupted 2 week exploration of Fire on the diversity of our parks through a Marine Research and Preservation joins Fire Island National Seashore to host these monthly volunteer shoreline See objects from the archaeological Island National Seashore. wide variety of media. cleanups. Learn about the sources of marine debris and the impact it has on marine life and document the trash collection, silverware, clothing, illustrated Curated by Dawn Lee. collected to help inform ocean policy. Bring work gloves if possible. children’s primers and other items from Exhibit Reception: Founders Day, To register call 631-369-9840 or email: [email protected] 1600’s to the 1900’s. Thursday, August 25, 6 pm–8 pm. Hike 20.16 miles of Fire Island through December 31 1916 Life on the Beach Take the challenge in 2016 to hike 20.16 miles on Fire Island. Participate in at least one Fire Island National Seashore through September 5 guided program to clock some miles; clock the rest by hiking on your own or by participating in additional Seashore Fresnel Lens Building Piping Plovers, Mixed Media programs. Upon completion of 20.16 miles earn a Find Your Park Centennial pin. Log sheets to track your miles are Fire Island Lighthouse Jane Ingram Allen, FIIS 2015 Artist-in-Residence available at any Fire Island National Seashore visitor contact station or by emailing: [email protected] In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, this new exhibit Children’s Share 100 Photos through December 31 features bathing suits and beach scenes Centennial Art Contest Take and share #100FireIslandPhotos. Tag @FireIslandNPS and use hashtag #100FireIslandPhotos to be featured on from 1916, newspaper advertisements, Application Deadline: July 31, 2016 Fire Island National Seashore’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Weir Farm, by Weir Farm visitor and historic photos from the era. Children ages 5–17 are invited to share Climb to the 100th Step through December 31 their national park inspired art Wilderness Art Exhibit Climb to the 100th step and beyond in the Fire Island Lighthouse tower. Share you experience #100years100steps. showcasing the landscapes, resources and August 25–September 5 stories of any national park in the system. Wednesdays–Sundays Volunteer 201.6 hours through December 31 Information, rules, and entry forms are Wilderness Visitor Center available at any visitor center or email: Show your love for the Seashore! Volunteer 201.6 hours in 2016 at any of the Seashore sites and earn a special See works created by visitors, inspired [email protected] with subject Centennial coin. You can help keep the Fire Island Light shining, or with tours at the William Floyd Estate; dig in at our by the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Children’s Art Contest. pollinator garden, staff a visitor center, or rid our shores of marine debris. To learn about volunteer opportunities visit: Wilderness and guided by local artist, Exhibition Dates: www.volunteer.gov or email: [email protected] David Adams, during the Seahore’s August 25–September 5, 2016 monthly Wilderness Art Workshops. Patchogue/Watch Hill Ferry Terminal (see page 8 for details on workshops) Exhibit Reception: Founders Day, Thursday, August 25, 6 pm–8 pm. Volunteers Gardeners Needed Centennial Programs for Native Plant & Pollinator Garden The Life of a Keeper in 1916 July 18–September 5 and Events First Saturday of the Month (May–September) Fire Island Lighthouse 10 am–1 pm, Patchogue/Watch Hill Ferry Terminal Look for more special Centennial 1916’s Fire Island Lighthouse Keeper 150 West Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772 programs and events listed George Thomas, and his family, are We need your help to grow and maintain this registered Monarch Waystation. throughout this guide highlighted Assist with preparing the soil, weeding, and planting. featured in this Centennial exhibit. See in green. Also be sure to join in on *Long pants and closed toe shoes are suggested. exhibit panels highlighting what it was a variety of Centennial-themed *Bring gardening gloves if possible. like to live and work at the lighthouse in activities during Founders Day For more information email: [email protected] or call: 631-687-4780. 1916, replica Keeper’s clothing, a cradle Red Fox, Watercolor 2016 weekend, August 27-28, 2016. used by Thomas’ children, and more. by Laurel, 10 years old 4 Fire Island National Seashore Program Schedule Summer 2016 5 Jr. Ranger Programs Find Your Park—Find June Your Ranger Visitor Centers & Park Activities Explore, learn, and protect Fire Island National Junior Ranger: “100 Finds” Seashore by using clues, provided at both Watch Saturdays; July 4–September 5 Hill and Sailors Haven Visitor Centers each week, 2 pm–3:30 pm to help you find June Your Ranger and discover Sailors Haven & Watch Hill William Floyd Estate The Summer Gunner: what she has to share with you about the park. (Children 8–12 years) The Art of Decoy Carving Saturday; July 30 & August 27 Share your findings at #100FireIslandPhotos. Take a ranger-guided adventure and Through November 11 Join Village Historian and expert decoy “Find Fire Island” Fridays–Sundays & Holidays carver Jaime Reason on the front porch Grounds: 9 am–5 pm Dynamic Seashore July 2 of Old Mastic House as he demonstrates 631-399-2030 Maritime History July 9 duck and shorebird carving and shares the rich history of decoy carving of the New! Bay to Beach July 16 Directions south bays on Long Island. Centennial Junior Ranger Booklet National Park Jeopardy July 23 By car via the William Floyd Parkway Discover the wonder of our country’s majestic Preserve and Protect July 30 245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY national parks in this fun, informative, and Finding Flora August 6 11951 adventure-filled booklet. The 100 New Selections Tour Barrier Island Birds August 13 LIE (I-495) or Sunrise Hwy (Rt.27) to It is your trusted guide to America’s special William Floyd Parkway (2 miles) south. Saturday; August 20 Marine Things August 20 places—filled with color photos, fun facts, cool Make left onto Neighborhood Rd., & September 24 things to do, conservation tips, and much more. Seashore Olympics August 27 to end of road, follow William Floyd 10 am–12 pm Magical Monarchs September 3 Estate signs to main parking lot. Reservations required. 100 new selections from the *Caregivers are encouraged Old Mastic House Tours collections will be the highlight of this Every Kid In A Park to participate. Fridays–Sundays & Holidays; tour through the Old Mastic House. Calling all fourth graders! President Obama’s Every Kid through November 11 The objects span three centuries and Floyd Junior Rangers in a Park initiative invites you to visit, experience and 10 am–4 pm are now on display for the first time. Friday; July 15, 22 & August 5 enjoy our public lands. Visit www.everykidinapark.gov Walk through 25 rooms and 250 years 10 am–12 pm to download your free Every Kid in a Park pass which of American history on this guided William Floyd Estate will allow you and your family free access to federal tour. Tours are every half-hour and Recollections, Collections and 100 Selections Exhibit Reservations required: 631-399-2030. lands through August 2016. New York State Parks is also are limited to 10 people. The House is through November 11 Children ages 10–12 and their honoring the pass for free entry to State Park facilities. only available by guided tour. See page 5 for exhibit details. caregivers are invited to participate in this ranger-guided program. He Dared To Sign: Complete an activity booklet and earn your own copy of the Annual Labor Day Declaration of Independence. Sand Creation Contest 100 Natural Things Tour Jr. Ranger Activity Booklets Saturday, September 3 Saturday, September 3 At the William Floyd Estate, children Wilderness Visitor Center 9:30 am–11:30 am ages 7–9, can earn a Junior Ranger 10 am–3 pm In honor of the the National Park badge anytime by taking a scheduled Monday, July 4 Service Centennial search for 100 Sunday, September 4 house tour, answering worksheet 10:30 am–11:30 am “natural things” from the roadsides Watch Hill & Sailors Haven questions and exploring artifacts in William Floyd risked losing his of the William Floyd Estate. All 10 am–3 pm the barns. house, property, and his head for natural things will be included such Let the sands of Fire Island spark At the beach visitor centers, children daring to sign the Declaration of as wildflowers, birds, insects, ferns, your creativity during this annual, ages 5–12, pick up a Jr. Ranger activity Independence. Born in Old Mastic shrubs, trees, butterflies...see them end of summer sand sculpting booklet, complete the required House, William Floyd was a wealthy all! Earn a Centennial pencil! contest. activities and return to receive your plantation owner and one of four Mastic Box Turtle, Watercolor, 1975 All ages and skills are welcome. official Junior Ranger badge or patch. New York signers of the Declaration by Theodora DuBois Paul Contest theme: National Parks of Independence. But did he really Judging starts at 1 pm sign on July 4? Learn more about this For more fun, become a WebRanger. awards/prizes at 2 pm brave man and other signers during BE PREPARED! For all outdoor park programs: dress for the weather, Visit: www.nps.gov/webrangers this hour-long ranger-led program. wear sun protection and insect repellent, and bring drinking water.

6 Fire Island National Seashore Program Schedule Summer 2016 7 Wilderness Visitor Center Watch Hill Visitor Center June 25–September 5 June 25–September 5 Catch of the Day Surf Rescue Demonstration Wednesdays–Sundays, 9 am–4 pm Wilderness Art Workshops Wednesdays–Fridays, 9:30 am–5 pm Sundays; July 3–August 28 Saturday; July 23 & August 13 Fire Island Fridays 631-281-3010 Sunday; June 26, July 17 & Saturdays–Sundays, 9 am–6 pm (except July 10, August 7 &14) 11 am–12 pm 7 pm–8 pm August 21 631-597-6455 2 pm–3:30 pm Watch Hill Lifeguard Stand (unless otherwise noted) Directions 10 am–2 pm The Great South Bay is rich with life. Meet Fire Island’s finest—our surf Watch Hill Dune Station Join mixed-media artist David Adams By car or bus via the William Floyd Directions Sample the bay creatures with a seine guards. Learn about swimming safety Boardwalk Birds & Botany for this series of monthly art Parkway, Mastic Beach, NY 11951 By ferry via the Patchogue/ net and test the water to learn about and about the techniques used in surf Friday, July 1 workshops exploring and Located at the southern terminus Watch Hill Ferry the health of the bay ecosystem. rescues. For all ages. experiencing the landscapes and Tracking Wildlife on Fire island of William Floyd Parkway. Parking 150 West Avenue Patchogue, NY Wear water shoes. For all ages. seascapes of the dynamic Otis Pike Watch Hill to Long Cove Ramble Friday, July 8 available at Smith Point County Park. 11772 Fire Island Wilderness. Art supplies Saturday, July 30, & (Fee for parking) From LIE (I-495) to Exit 61 south Clams, Clamming Plover Lovers will be provided, but bring your own Sunday, August 28 (County Rd. 19) or Sunrise Hwy (Rt and the Great South Bay Friday, July 15 if you like. All ages and skill levels are 9:30 am–11:30 am Maritime Music 27) to Exit 52 south (County Rd.19). Sunday; July 10 & August 7 welcome. Dress for the outdoors. Watch Hill Dune Station Southern Pine Beetle with the Shipmates Approx. 1 mile, bear left onto West 2 pm–3:30 pm Clam Power! Learn about the Wilderness enthusiasts and beach Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? Friday; June 24, July 22, August 26 Sunday, June 26 Avenue. Cross Main Street and incredible clam and how important lovers can join this 2-mile round-trip Friday, July 22 & September 23 Sketching the Wilderness Breach terminal is about 1/2 mile down. it is to the ecology of the Great South hike from Watch Hill to Long Cove. 7 pm–8:30 pm (3-mile round-trip walk) Catching the Light It’s an evening of sea shanties by the Guided Canoe Tours: Bay. Explore the history of clamming Once a small seaside community, Sunday, July 27 Photography Workshop sea courtesy of our musical guest, Salt Marsh Exploration on the Great South Bay and go Long Cove is now within the Otis Pike Barrier Island Nature Sketching and Friday, July 29 the Shipmates. Sit back and enjoy Saturdays & Sundays; clamming with a park ranger. Fire Island High Dune Wilderness. Watercolor Painting the show, or contribute to the music July 2–September 4 & Labor Day Geared for adults, and children ages Journey over sand and through time Fire Island Harvest making with your own acoustic Sunday, August 21 11 am–1 pm 10 and up. Wear water shoes. as you explore the natural and human Friday, August 5 history of this wild landscape. instrument. Sketching the Wilderness Breach Reservations required; starting at Summer Stars & Constellations (3-mile round-trip walk) 10 am the day of the program at Fishing Clinic (8 pm–9:30 pm) Catching the Light the visitor center. Painting Watch Hill Workshop Art Exhibit: Sunday, August 14 Friday, August 12 Photography Workshop Glide along on a guided canoe tour Saturday, July 16 & August 25–September 5, 2016 2 pm–3:30 pm Friday, July 8 of the Seashore’s most extensive salt Sunday, July17 Whales, Sea Turtles & Seals Wilderness Visitor Center Watch Hill Dune Station 6:30 pm–8:30 pm marsh. Explore the vast and beautiful 12 pm–3 pm Friday, August 19 Workshop participants display their Hear from a park ranger about the Catch the light! Learn tips and “sea of green” and the specialized Watch Hill Dune Station wilderness-inspired works as part of fish that live in the Great South Bay techniques for photographing Fire plants and animals that make up one Sketch and paint with artist National ParkParks Service the Centennial celebration. and how to catch them. Ever gone Island’s landscapes, wildlife, plants of the most productive ecosystems Amanda Kavanagh. Discover and America’s Best Idea snapper fishing? After this program, and people. After a short indoor on Earth. Canoes, paddles, and life explore the details of color, the Friday, August 26 you’ll be ready to participate in presentation, head outdoors for some jackets provided. Space is limited to clouds, grasses, wave patterns, and the Seashore’s Snapper Derbies on early evening practice with your 20 paddlers (2 paddlers per canoe) sounds. After a short talk and Magical Monarchs August 20 and 21. Bring your fishing camera. plus one passenger per canoe. watercolor demonstration, Friday, September 2 pole if you have one, and all of your Participants must be 16 and older to continue “en plein air” on location questions too. For ages 7 to 14. Seashore Shelling paddle. Participants must be able to at Watch Hill. For adults and teens; Saturday; July 9 & August 13 all levels of Seashore Olympics swim. Children under the age of 6 are Snapper Derby 10 am–11:30 am not permitted on the trip. experience Saturday, August 27 Saturday, August 20 It’s a beachcombing stroll by the sea. welcome. 1 pm–3:30 pm 10 am–3 pm Discover ocean treasures washed Art supplies Watch Hill & Sailors Haven You’ve got to have a line in to win! upon the shore – sea shells of many will be Reservations required. Fish for snappers (a.k.a. baby bluefish) varieties, mermaid purses, sea glass, provided, How do you measure up to the Bring your fishing pole or use one of garnet sands, and more. For all ages. but bring wildlife of Fire Island? Compete ours. Prizes for the biggest fish. For your own with others in trials of cunning, kids, ages 7 to 14, and their caregivers. if you like. agility and speed and see if you Jr. Ranger Programs would survive life on the shore. Saturdays; July 2–September 3 2 pm–3:30 pm Watch Hill Dune Station Watercolor BE PREPARED! For all outdoor park programs: dress for the weather, See page 6 for details. by Amanda Kavanagh wear sun protection and insect repellent, and bring drinking water.

8 Fire Island National Seashore Program Schedule Summer 2016 9 Sailors Haven Visitor Center Fire Island Lighthouse June 25–September 5 Clams, Clamming Summer Stars & Constellations Open Daily Wednesdays–Fridays, 10 am–5 pm and the Great South Bay Saturday, August 13 For information call the Fire Island Lighthouse open until 8 pm Saturdays–Sundays, 10 am–6 pm Sunday; July 17 & August 14 8 pm–9:30 pm Lighthouse Preservation Society Every Saturday in July National 631-597-6183 2 pm–3:30 pm Bring the family and join star pro (FILPS) at 631-661-4876 or visit Weather permitting. Lighthouse Day Learn about the incredible clam and Tom Carey for this star gazing www.fireislandlighthouse.com Call ahead to confirm. Sunday, August 7 Directions how important it is to the ecology of program. After an indoor Reduced tower tour By ferry via the Sayville Ferry the Great South Bay. Explore the presentation, head outdoors to view Directions fees all day! 41 River Road Sayville, NY 11782 history of clamming on the bay and the stars and constellations in the By car via the Robert Moses Causeway Ranger Time LIE (I-495) or Sunrise Hwy. (Rt.27) to go clamming with a park ranger. night sky. Telescopes will be provided. Located at the southern terminus of Talks and Tours by the Terrace Nicholls Rd. (Rt.97) south. Approx. 5.5 Geared for adults, and children ages For all ages. the Robert Moses Causeway, just east Sundays; July 10–August 21 miles to Montauk Hwy (Rt. 85), make 10 and up. Wear water shoes. 2 pm–3:30 pm of Robert Moses State Park. Parking th right. Make left at Foster Ave. Follow Snapper Derby available at Robert Moses State Park Meet a park ranger on the terrace 30 Annual green & white “Fire Island Ferry” signs Sunday, August 21 Field #5 or walk 1-mile west from and explore Fire Island history and Barefoot Black Tie to terminal. (Fee for parking) 10 am–3 pm Kismet. (Fee for parking) nature. Topics vary each week. Take Dinner Dance You’ve got to have a line in to win! a short history walk, explore marine Saturday, August 13 Sunken Forest Tours Fish for snappers (a.k.a. baby bluefish) Tower Tours life, play Fire Island Jeopardy, bird 6:30 pm–11 pm Wednesdays–Sundays; Bring your fishing pole or use one of Daily, 10 am–1 hour before closing watch or botanize, and more. For all Reservations required. Fee charged. June 29–September 4 & Labor Day ours. Prizes for the biggest fish. For 42” height requirement. Fee charged. ages. Fore more information email: Tickets are limited for this annual kids, ages 7 to 14, and their caregivers. [email protected] or call 11:15 am–1 pm Exploring a Dynamic Seashore fundraiser event. Enjoy a catered Explore Fire Island’s wilder side and its 15th Annual Benefit Art Show 631-687-4780. dinner and dance to the sounds of the Saturday, July 23 special blend of barrier island ecology Daily; June 24–July 17 Tradewinds band on the Lighthouse 2 pm–3:30 pm during this guided tour of the Sunken Local artists display their nautical- Seaside Story Time terrace. Open bar and silent auction. Visit the ocean shore with a park Forest—a centuries-old, globally rare themed artwork. All artwork is for Wednesdays; August 3–August 31 Prizes for the best theme attire. ranger and explore how the wind and holly maritime forest. sale with a portion of the proceeds 10 am–12 pm For information and tickets call waves sculpt the beach, how dunes Seashore Olympics Reservations required. Saturday, August 27 donated to FILPS. (631) 321-7028 are formed, and how minerals in the For children ages 5–8, and their Jr. Ranger Programs 1 pm–3:30 pm sand tell a history lesson. For all ages. Family Seaside Adventures caregivers. Meet on the Lighthouse Amateur Radio Saturdays; July 2–September 3 Watch Hill & Sailors Haven Wednesdays; July 6–July 27 Terrace and enjoy a reading of a 2 pm–3:30 pm Science of the Sunken Forest Reservations required. Lighthouse Weekend 10 am–12 pm different maritime-themed children’s Saturday & Sunday; August 20 & 21 Sailors Haven Visitor Center Sunday, July 31 How do you measure up to the Reservations required. Fee charged. book each week. After the book See page 6 for details. 11:15 am–1 pm wildlife of Fire Island? Compete Members of the Great South Bay Designed for parents and children reading, enjoy a hands-on activity Amateur Radio Club will set up their Join park biologist Jordan Raphael with others in trials of cunning, to learn together about the nature or a guided hike around the historic radios and communicate with other Catch of the Day to hear about the scientific goings- agility and speed and see if you and maritime history of Fire Island. lighthouse. Bring a “sit upon.” radio operators around the world. on in Fire Island’s globally rare would survive life on the shore. Sundays; July 3–August 28 Activities include seining for marine maritime forest. After a short indoor (except July 17, August 7 & 14) life in the Great South Bay, exploring Early Morning Tower Tour presentation, stroll through the forest 2 pm–3:30 pm the historic boathouse and first order Sunday, August 21 to learn about how this ecosystem The Great South Bay is rich with life. Enchanted Evening Fresnel lens, climbing the tower, and 5:30 am–7 am has changed since the Seashore’s Sample the bay creatures with a seine Sunken Forest to Cherry Grove creating maritime-themed crafts. Reservations required. Fee charged. establishment in 1964. net and test the water to learn about Saturday, August 27 Enjoy the scenery from the top of the the health of the bay ecosystem. 4:30 pm–7:30 pm tower as the sun rises. Tour includes a Fishing Clinic Exhibit Wear water shoes. For all ages. “light” breakfast. Come early to enjoy Sunday, August 7 Sailors Haven Visitor Center Take the 3:45 pm Sayville ferry to 1916 Life on the Beach the pre-dawn colors as you walk from 2 pm–3:30 pm through September 5 Surf Rescue Demonstration Sailors Haven and join a park ranger Robert Moses State Park, Field #5 Saturday; July 9 & August 6 Hear from a park ranger about the Fresnel Lens Building to explore one of Fire Island’s to the lighthouse. Bring a flashlight. 11 am–12 pm fish that live in the Great South Bay natural gems—the centuries-old See page 5 for exhibit details. Sunrise is at 6:09 am. Sailors Haven Lifeguard Stand and how to catch them. Ever gone Sunken Forest—and then a gem Meet Fire Island’s finest—our surf snapper fishing? After this program, Exhibit you’ll be ready to participate in of a community—Cherry Grove. guards. Learn about swimming safety Bring a snack, drinking water, and The Life of a Keeper in 1916 and about the techniques used in surf the Seashore’s Snapper Derbies on July 18–September 5 August 20 and 21. Bring your fishing be prepared for a 3 mile/3 hour rescues. For all ages. program. Take the 7:50 pm Cherry Fire Island Lighthouse BE PREPARED! For all outdoor park programs: dress for the weather, pole if you have one, and all of your See page 5 for exhibit details. wear sun protection and insect repellent, and bring drinking water. questions too. For ages 7 to 14. Grove ferry back to Sayville. 10 Fire Island National Seashore Program Schedule Summer 2016 11 National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

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Save the Dates: Fire Island 2-Day Trek...... September 8–9 2016 International Coastal Cleanup...... September 17, 2016 National Public Lands Day...... September 24, 2016 Leave No Trace...... October 8, 2016 Light Keepers Behind the Scenes Tour...... October 8, 2016 Educator’s Workshop: Shoreline Dynamics...... October 15, 2016 Old Mastic House: A Simple Architectural Tour...... October 15, 2016 Documents in Stone...... October 29, 2016 In Honor of Trees...... November 5, 2016 Educator’s Open House...... November 8, 2016 Old Mastic Bird Walk...... November 20, 2016 Thanksgiving Weekend Evening Tower Tour...... November 26, 2016

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