This event is hosted by the New York State Parks Environmental Education Team , email Devin.Gorsen@parks.ny.gov with any questions or to sign up for future communications about their programs.
Our June program schedule is here! Summer is approaching and Fishing at the Gantries is back! Check out the rest of our June environmental education programs below to explore the natural wonders of Gantry Plaza State Park.
Use the links below to register on Eventbrite. Pre-registration is recommended unless otherwise noted. See below to find out what we have going on this June and help us spread the word!
Oyster Monitoring
Thursday, June 16th
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Come participate in collecting data for the Billion Oyster Project! We'll clean, monitor, and explore Gantry Plaza State Park's new oysters in this hands-on program.
Ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Oyster monitoring will take place at Gantry Plaza State Park on the Fishing Pier (Pier 4) by the intersection of Center Blvd and 50th Ave.
Pre-registration through Eventbrite is highly recommended to ensure that space is available. Please reserve one ticket for each person attending the event (INCLUDING caregivers and babies).
Social distancing and masks are encouraged but not required.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.
The Gantry Plaza State Park Environmental Education Team