The Trust’s summer calendar of activities would not be complete without a visit to local beaches to explore our marine environment
August 20, 2026
By Kathy Kennedy
When you went to the beach this summer, did you ever wonder what was swimming with you in the water? If you joined us at one of our beachside explorations, you would have learned just that and even had a chance to carefully hold a variety of fish, crabs, starfish, and even a seahorse before placing it in a viewing tank!
These fun programs are held every summer in partnership with the marine science experts at New York's Department of Environmental Conservation and the Peconic Baykeeper. This summer’s beach visits included the New Suffolk Waterfront and the Trust’s Widows Hole Preserve on Greenport Harbor along with a Shinnecock Bay beach, just west of the Shinnecock Inlet, which can offer a chance to view tropical fish that arrive via the Gulf Stream.
Getting up close with undersea life can lead to a better understanding of the impact our actions have on these delicate creatures as well as our beautiful beaches and bays. Please join us next year and share what you learn to help us grow future stewards of our marine environment!

Kathy Kennedy
Senior Manager of Outreach
kkennedy@peconiclandtrust.org