July And August Events From American Littoral Society

SANDY HOOK — The hot and lazy days of summer have arrived. A time of year when it's good to sip lemonade, hang in the shade or be in the water rather than out.

If you're looking for stuff to do with kids, here's everything planned from American Littoral Society, which is headquartered at the tip of Sandy Hook:

Junior Ranger Angler Fishing Program
Sandy Hook, NJ
June through August

The National Park Service and the American Littoral Society are partnering to teach young children surf fishing on Sandy Hook. The next clinic takes place Monday, July 14 starting at 9:30 a.m. Find more info and register on their website.

Sunset Seining
Sandy Hook, NJ
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 6 p.m.

Join us for an evening of hands-on discovery as we explore the diverse wildlife that calls our coast home. Participants will help pull a 40-foot seine net through the bay and experience the thrill of discovering fish, crabs, and other fascinating marine creatures. Find more info and register for upcoming dates on their website.

Moth Night
Sandy Hook, NJ
Friday, Jul 25, 8 - 10 p.m.

Join us for a unique evening exploring the fascinating world of moths, nature’s incredible nocturnal pollinators, with Blaine Rothauser, Senior Ecologist at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Find more info and register on their website.

Annual Fluke Tagging Trip
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Saturday, August 30, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join American Littoral Society's Fish Tagging Director Emily McGuckin aboard the Mi-Jo II, for some inshore sport fishing and to learn about the fish tagging program, which helps scientists track fish migration and populations. Find more info and register on their website.