Sandy Hook

Moon Walks
Full-Moon prowls introduce you to the mysteries of the night. Each walk includes a discussion of "lunar" facts and fallacies like tides, legends, human and animal behavior, but each is a little different, and surprises can be expected each time. Enjoy sunset over the water with your supper, then head out on an exploratory hike. Bring warm clothes, walking shoes, supper, a flashlight, and a child or two.
Sec 1: Pink Moon: Wed, Apr 20, 5:30-8 pm (Recommended Audience: Adults)
Sec 2: Flower Moon: Wed, May 18, 6-8 pm (Recommended Audience: Adults and children over 12)
Sec 3: Honey Moon: Wed, June 15, 6-8 pm (Recommended Audience: Adults and children)
Fee and Code: $12 adults/$6 children under 12, XSAHO

Coastal Geology
Explore Sandy Hook from a geologist's view to learn how this unique environment was formed. Topics include: littoral drift, sand studies, erosion, rising sea level, storms, human impacts, beach profiling, arts and crafts for younger students. (Target audience: Middle and Upper grades). Time will also be spent reviewing alignments to NJ Core Curriculum Standards.
Wed, Mar 30, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Fee and Code: $20, XSAHT 006

Wonderful Wetlands
Wetlands are our most threatened resource in NJ and a perfect Earth Day topic for your class. We'll identify several wetland types and study their inhabitants, learn about the laws protecting them, and explore ways that your students can initiate projects to study and protect them. (Target audience: All grades). Time will also be spent reviewing alignments to NJ Core Curriculum Standards.
Wed, Apr 6, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Fee and Code: $25, XSAHT 002

A Beachcomber's Botany
Study the unique vegetation of Sandy Hook for tips in teaching about plant adaptations, evolution, the theories of succession and chaos, edible and useful plants, plant keys and identification. (Target audience: Middle and Upper grades). Time will also be spent reviewing alignments to NJ Core Curriculum Standards.
Wed, Apr 13, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Fee and Code: $25, XSAHT 009

The Citizen Scientist
A hands-on introduction to laboratory techniques, and living and nonliving indicators scientists use to monitor the environment. Learn about environmental issues; water, land and air pollution problems; and how scientists test for them. (Target audience: Traditional and non-traditional educators.)
Fri, Apr 22 (Earth Day), 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Fee and Code: $25, XSAHT 029

The Jersey Shore: More Than A Day At The Beach!
This is a daylong exploration of the best marine science field trip site in NJ, using the Ocean Institute's award winning 150-page activity book Sandy Hook! (Target audience: Middle and Upper grades). Time will also be spent reviewing alignments to NJ Core Curriculum Standards.
Fri, April 29, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Fee and Code: $25, XSAHT 001

"A Day At The Bay" - ESTUARIES!
ESTUARIES is a multi-disciplinary study of watersheds using Ocean Institute's award winning curriculum of 85 hands-on activities. We'll explore Sandy Hook Bay by boat, in the field and the classroom. (Target audience: Middle and Upper grades) Time will also be spent reviewing alignments to NJ Core Curriculum Standards.
Thurs, May 5, 9 am-3 pm
Fee and Code: $25, XSAHT 003

Learning With Limulus: The Life History Of The Horseshoe Crab
Join us for the arrival of NJ's most fascinating sea creature, the venerable horseshoe crab. We'll explore all aspects of its life, from eggs to adults; and learn how humans and other shore residents rely on these ancient mariners. (Target audience: All grades). Alignments to NJ Core Curriculum Standards will be reviewed.
Fri, May 13, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Fee and Code: $25, XSAHT 026