DAILY PROGRAMS
11:00am – Beach Walk
Search for beach treasures as you walk with a naturalist. Learn about animals and plants that have adapted to this ever changing environment. All ages welcome!
1:00pm – Seine the Bay
A seine is a large net that is used to catch fish and other aquatic animals. Walk to Barnegat Bay and join us as we seine. All ages welcome! Water shoes (no flip flops) are required to pull the seine.
2:00pm – Fish Tank Feeding Frenzy
Fish and other aquatic animals that are caught on our seining tour are used to stock the fish thanks. Learn bout the fascinating food web that makes Barnegat Bay an extremely valuable estuary. All ages welcome!
Note: Fish Tank Feeding Frenzy is ADA accessible
Fee: Park Admission
Island Beach State Park Ocean Swimming Area 1
For more information call (732)793-1698
Sponsor: Island Beach State Park
PRE-REGISTERED PROGRAMS
For program descriptions, please see the Visitor Guide http://www.friendsofislandbeach.com/Nws.html
To register, call the Nature Center at 732-793-1698
All programs are free, except for the Birding by Kayak
Wednesday, July 22; Saturday, July 25; Tuesday, July 28
Friday, July 31; Monday, August 3; Wednesday, August 5
Tuesday, August 11; Saturday, August 15; Tuesday, August 18
Thursday, August 20; Wednesday, August 26; Wednesday, September 2
Birding by Kayak
$25.00 fee payable to the Friends of Island Beach State Park
July 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 24
Junior Naturalist Program, Ages 10 to 14
Thursday, July 30
Tuesday, September 1
A Taste of Island Beach- Edible Plant Walk 9:30AM to 10:30AM
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7,14, 21, 28
Beginners Surf Fishing Clinics at the Forked River Interpretive Center
8AM to 2PM
Saturday, August 8
Sunset at the Park 7PM to 9 PM