American Littoral Society
@littoralsociety.bsky.social
Caring for the coast since 1961. We promote the conservation of marine life & habitats, protect the coast from harm, and empower others to do the same.
Tune in for the final webinar in the Jamaica Bay Fall Colloquium series on Monday, December 15 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. We will welcome Dr. Mark Botton and Dr. Christina Colon to share research on the Horseshoe Crabs of Jamaica Bay. Register to receive Zoom details: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Tune in for the final webinar in the Jamaica Bay Fall Colloquium series on Monday, December 15 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. We will welcome Dr. Mark Botton and Dr. Christina Colon to share research on the Horseshoe Crabs of Jamaica Bay. Register to receive Zoom details: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Our pinniped friends are back in town. If you'd like to learn more about them and the winter waterfowl that frequent this area, join the Littoral Society for walks on Sandy Hook, NJ starting in January and running through March. Find more info and register: www.littoralsociety.org/seal-winter-...
December 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Our pinniped friends are back in town. If you'd like to learn more about them and the winter waterfowl that frequent this area, join the Littoral Society for walks on Sandy Hook, NJ starting in January and running through March. Find more info and register: www.littoralsociety.org/seal-winter-...
Get festive with the Littoral Society as we wrap up the year! Among our upcoming events are: the Northeast Chapter Holiday Party Fundraiser and annual New Year’s Day Walks on January 1 in both New York and New Jersey. Get more info about all upcoming events: www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...
December 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Get festive with the Littoral Society as we wrap up the year! Among our upcoming events are: the Northeast Chapter Holiday Party Fundraiser and annual New Year’s Day Walks on January 1 in both New York and New Jersey. Get more info about all upcoming events: www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...
November is National Native American Heritage Month, so we're spotlighting our partnership with the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation. You can also find recaps from other programs in the current edition of the Littoral Society's Field Notes newsletter. www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
November is National Native American Heritage Month, so we're spotlighting our partnership with the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation. You can also find recaps from other programs in the current edition of the Littoral Society's Field Notes newsletter. www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...
Let’s get festive! Celebrate the end of 2025 with the American Littoral Society’s NY office at our annual Northeast Chapter Holiday Party Fundraiser on Saturday, December 13 from 5:30–9:00 PM. Get your tickets now: www.littoralsociety.org/nechapter-holiday-party.html
November 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Let’s get festive! Celebrate the end of 2025 with the American Littoral Society’s NY office at our annual Northeast Chapter Holiday Party Fundraiser on Saturday, December 13 from 5:30–9:00 PM. Get your tickets now: www.littoralsociety.org/nechapter-holiday-party.html
Every election shapes the future of our communities and our environment. From clean water to coastal resilience, the policies that protect the things we need and places we love will be determined by those who vote. So, find your polling place and make your voice heard: www.vote.org/polling-plac...
November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Every election shapes the future of our communities and our environment. From clean water to coastal resilience, the policies that protect the things we need and places we love will be determined by those who vote. So, find your polling place and make your voice heard: www.vote.org/polling-plac...
A big thanks to everyone who came out to lend a hand at the Shell-a-bration at Fortescue Beach on Sunday, Nov. 2. Not only did the oyster reef get completed, but we finished early - which provided extra minutes for the after party, which included delicious food (from Spanky's BBQ & Catering ).
November 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A big thanks to everyone who came out to lend a hand at the Shell-a-bration at Fortescue Beach on Sunday, Nov. 2. Not only did the oyster reef get completed, but we finished early - which provided extra minutes for the after party, which included delicious food (from Spanky's BBQ & Catering ).
Philadelphia discharges 12.7 billion gallons of raw, diluted sewage into the Delaware River’s watershed each year, with Camden County adding to the mix, according to a new report that was highlighted at a press conference on Monday, October 27. Read more at: lnkd.in/eViXG-Wr
October 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Philadelphia discharges 12.7 billion gallons of raw, diluted sewage into the Delaware River’s watershed each year, with Camden County adding to the mix, according to a new report that was highlighted at a press conference on Monday, October 27. Read more at: lnkd.in/eViXG-Wr
The September issue of our Field Notes newsletter is packed with updates on conservation action and community triumphs!
Read about everything the Littoral Society is doing: www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...
Read about everything the Littoral Society is doing: www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...
October 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The September issue of our Field Notes newsletter is packed with updates on conservation action and community triumphs!
Read about everything the Littoral Society is doing: www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...
Read about everything the Littoral Society is doing: www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...
Join us for a Fall wildlife weekend along the Delmarva coast on November 6-9. Participants are likely to see Bald Eagles, Black-necked stilts, Osprey, migrating raptors, Marbled Godwits, Clapper Rails, wild ponies with young of year, and maybe an otter or two. www.littoralsociety.org/chincoteague...
October 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Join us for a Fall wildlife weekend along the Delmarva coast on November 6-9. Participants are likely to see Bald Eagles, Black-necked stilts, Osprey, migrating raptors, Marbled Godwits, Clapper Rails, wild ponies with young of year, and maybe an otter or two. www.littoralsociety.org/chincoteague...
Looking for a night of chills, history, and ghostly fun?
Get into the Halloween spirit on Oct 23 and 30 at 6:30 pm with the Littoral Society. Come along as we walk the ghostly grounds of Fort Hancock and tell spooky tales about the bodies buried there.
www.littoralsociety.org/spooky-walks...
Get into the Halloween spirit on Oct 23 and 30 at 6:30 pm with the Littoral Society. Come along as we walk the ghostly grounds of Fort Hancock and tell spooky tales about the bodies buried there.
www.littoralsociety.org/spooky-walks...
October 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Looking for a night of chills, history, and ghostly fun?
Get into the Halloween spirit on Oct 23 and 30 at 6:30 pm with the Littoral Society. Come along as we walk the ghostly grounds of Fort Hancock and tell spooky tales about the bodies buried there.
www.littoralsociety.org/spooky-walks...
Get into the Halloween spirit on Oct 23 and 30 at 6:30 pm with the Littoral Society. Come along as we walk the ghostly grounds of Fort Hancock and tell spooky tales about the bodies buried there.
www.littoralsociety.org/spooky-walks...
When you buy a ticket to the Littoral Society’s Evening at the Aquarium, you’re doing more than enjoying a night at Jenkinson’s Aquarium — you’re helping us continue the work of protecting and restoring the coast. Friday, Oct 17, 6–9 PM, Point Pleasant, NJ.
www.littoralsociety.org/evening-at-t...
www.littoralsociety.org/evening-at-t...
October 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
When you buy a ticket to the Littoral Society’s Evening at the Aquarium, you’re doing more than enjoying a night at Jenkinson’s Aquarium — you’re helping us continue the work of protecting and restoring the coast. Friday, Oct 17, 6–9 PM, Point Pleasant, NJ.
www.littoralsociety.org/evening-at-t...
www.littoralsociety.org/evening-at-t...
Join the Littoral Society for An Evening at the Aquarium on Friday, Oct. 17, 6-9 PM, at Jenkinson’s Aquarium in Point Pleasant, NJ. Meet and engage with our new Exec. Director, along with our staff, while enjoying exclusive, crowd-free access to the aquarium. www.littoralsociety.org/evening-at-t...
October 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Join the Littoral Society for An Evening at the Aquarium on Friday, Oct. 17, 6-9 PM, at Jenkinson’s Aquarium in Point Pleasant, NJ. Meet and engage with our new Exec. Director, along with our staff, while enjoying exclusive, crowd-free access to the aquarium. www.littoralsociety.org/evening-at-t...
Sandy Hook can be a scary place at night. Come with us to find out just how scary! On Oct. 23 and 30 at 6:30 p.m., get into the Halloween spirit with the Littoral Society by walking the ghostly grounds of historic Fort Hancock. Register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/spooky-walks...
October 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Sandy Hook can be a scary place at night. Come with us to find out just how scary! On Oct. 23 and 30 at 6:30 p.m., get into the Halloween spirit with the Littoral Society by walking the ghostly grounds of historic Fort Hancock. Register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/spooky-walks...
Fall is a great time to witness bird migration along the coast. Join the Littoral Society from Friday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 26 for a trip to Cape May, NJ - one of the most celebrated migration hotspots on the East Coast! Find more info and get tickets: www.littoralsociety.org/cape-may-fal...
October 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Fall is a great time to witness bird migration along the coast. Join the Littoral Society from Friday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 26 for a trip to Cape May, NJ - one of the most celebrated migration hotspots on the East Coast! Find more info and get tickets: www.littoralsociety.org/cape-may-fal...
Looking for things to do in October? Our newsletter is brimming with ways to experience the beauty of our coasts as Autumn settles in, including an Evening at the Aquarium on Friday, October 17. Find the details and links in this edition of the Littoral News: www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...
October 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Looking for things to do in October? Our newsletter is brimming with ways to experience the beauty of our coasts as Autumn settles in, including an Evening at the Aquarium on Friday, October 17. Find the details and links in this edition of the Littoral News: www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Join us this Wednesday (Sept. 10) from 9 - 11 a.m. on at American Littoral Society HQ on Sandy Hook to help prepare our pollinator garden for winter! No experience necessary—just a willingness to help! Sign up here: www.littoralsociety.org/pollinator-g...
September 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Join us this Wednesday (Sept. 10) from 9 - 11 a.m. on at American Littoral Society HQ on Sandy Hook to help prepare our pollinator garden for winter! No experience necessary—just a willingness to help! Sign up here: www.littoralsociety.org/pollinator-g...
TAKE ACTION: Don't miss a crucial opportunity to make your voice heard about NJ's proposed rules to protect against the growing risk of flooding! Join us through Sept. 19 as we urge state officials to adopt these rules. Submit your written comments via the NJDEP form: tinyurl.com/29pnde4e
September 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
TAKE ACTION: Don't miss a crucial opportunity to make your voice heard about NJ's proposed rules to protect against the growing risk of flooding! Join us through Sept. 19 as we urge state officials to adopt these rules. Submit your written comments via the NJDEP form: tinyurl.com/29pnde4e
Save the date for an Evening at the Aquarium! Join us on Friday, Oct 17 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant, NJ for the American Littoral Society's Annual Fall Fundraising event. Keep an eye on our calendar. Details coming soon: www.littoralsociety.org/upcoming-eve...
September 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Save the date for an Evening at the Aquarium! Join us on Friday, Oct 17 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant, NJ for the American Littoral Society's Annual Fall Fundraising event. Keep an eye on our calendar. Details coming soon: www.littoralsociety.org/upcoming-eve...
Catch up on the latest from the Littoral Society in the August Field Notes! We're celebrating a new chapter, reflecting on a successful 20th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival, and looking ahead to our Fall Fundraiser at Jenkinson's Aquarium. www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...
August 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Catch up on the latest from the Littoral Society in the August Field Notes! We're celebrating a new chapter, reflecting on a successful 20th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival, and looking ahead to our Fall Fundraiser at Jenkinson's Aquarium. www.littoralsociety.org/littoral-new...
LAST CHANCE this summer to join us for a sunset kayak on Sandy Hook Bay! Join us tonight (Tuesday, Aug 26) at 6pm for a relaxing paddle through calm waters along Sandy Hook, NJ. Find more info and register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/eco-kayak-da....
August 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
LAST CHANCE this summer to join us for a sunset kayak on Sandy Hook Bay! Join us tonight (Tuesday, Aug 26) at 6pm for a relaxing paddle through calm waters along Sandy Hook, NJ. Find more info and register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/eco-kayak-da....
Get onboard for a great day of fishing & tagging! Join the American Littoral Society for our Annual Fluke Tagging Trip on Saturday, August 30, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.! All skill levels are welcome! For more info and to register, visit our website: www.littoralsociety.org/fluke-taggin...
August 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Get onboard for a great day of fishing & tagging! Join the American Littoral Society for our Annual Fluke Tagging Trip on Saturday, August 30, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.! All skill levels are welcome! For more info and to register, visit our website: www.littoralsociety.org/fluke-taggin...
The American Littoral Society, a leader in coastal conservation since 1961, is proud to announce Danielle McCulloch as its new Executive Director, succeeding Tim Dillingham, who has led the organization for the past 23 years. Read more on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/blog/america...
August 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The American Littoral Society, a leader in coastal conservation since 1961, is proud to announce Danielle McCulloch as its new Executive Director, succeeding Tim Dillingham, who has led the organization for the past 23 years. Read more on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/blog/america...
Looking for ways to explore, learn, and have fun on the coast? We've got a calendar full of events you won't want to miss, like our Junior Ranger Angler Program, sunset seining dates and Millionth Tagged Fish Celebration! Learn about all upcoming activities: www.littoralsociety.org/events.html
August 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Looking for ways to explore, learn, and have fun on the coast? We've got a calendar full of events you won't want to miss, like our Junior Ranger Angler Program, sunset seining dates and Millionth Tagged Fish Celebration! Learn about all upcoming activities: www.littoralsociety.org/events.html
Ready for a day of fishing fun that also helps science? Join the American Littoral Society for our Annual Fluke Tagging Trip on Saturday, August 30, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Spaces are limited, secure your spot today! More info and register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/fluke-taggin...
August 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Ready for a day of fishing fun that also helps science? Join the American Littoral Society for our Annual Fluke Tagging Trip on Saturday, August 30, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Spaces are limited, secure your spot today! More info and register on our website: www.littoralsociety.org/fluke-taggin...