Seatuck Environmental Association

06/16/2026

Found this today in my backyard milkweed patch. It is a full-grown Monarch caterpillar and had left the milkweed leaf it was feeding on. Appears ready to form a chrysalis and enter its pupal stage. Adult monarchs making the incredible journey here in spring from their overwintering grounds in Mexico arrive on Long Island in mid-late May. This would be the first generation of eggs to hatch here in 2026. A beautiful creature with an amazing life history!

06/15/2026

After 20 wonderful years at the Scully Estate, Seatuck is preparing to conclude our stewardship role at the property this fall and embark on an exciting new chapter. The move is part of a strategic decision to focus time and resources on growing our impact as Long Island’s wildlife champion.

While we're saying goodbye to a place that meant so much, our mission remains the same. Every day, Seatuck staff and volunteers are hard at work protecting Long Island’s wildlife and habitats across the region.

We’re so grateful for our time at Scully, and the countless visitors we had the opportunity to share it with!

For more information, visit https://seatuck.org/scully-exit/

06/09/2026

A handsome pair, enjoying some prime Long Island waterfront real estate 🏖️🐦

Set up in pairs and singles, these wooden common tern decoys simulate a successful breeding colony. The theory is that terns passing through will see this “successful colony” and interpret it as suitable breeding habitat for them to join, encouraging migrating and prospecting terns to land, establish nests, and repopulate habitats.

06/05/2026

Some conservation victories start with a roll of fencing and a day in the field.

This fencing helps keep foxes, raccoons, and other predators out of nesting areas, giving tern eggs and chicks a safe place to hatch and grow.

This we're celebrating the field work that happens behind the scenes and the people who don't mind getting a little sandy to help Long Island's nature and wildlife thrive.

Happy World Environment Day! 🌎

05/28/2026

Ah, the sounds of spring after a very. long. winter. 🐸 🌿

As the weather warms, wood frogs and spring peepers are returning to vernal pools and wetlands to sing for mates.

Wood frogs sound a bit like quacking ducks, while tiny spring peepers fill the night with their unmistakable high-pitched chorus. Look closely and see if you can spot one of these little singers in the video!

05/26/2026

Grab a salad for a cause! 🥗💚

To celebrate their grand opening, the new North Babylon Just Salad location is hosting a Giveback Day, donating a portion of sales to support our work protecting Long Island’s nature and wildlife.

When: Wed., May 27 (tomorrow!)
Where: Just Salad, Sunset Plaza, 1138 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon (in-store only)

05/23/2026

Happy World Turtle Day! 🐢

Today we’re celebrating the Diamondback Terrapin, Long Island’s iconic coastal turtle and the only turtle in the world that lives in brackish water habitats like salt marshes and tidal creeks.

Terrapins still face threats from habitat loss and road mortality, but you can help. Join Terrapin Watch and become a community scientist helping protect this incredible species across Long Island.

Learn more and get involved today!
https://seatuck.org/diamondback-terrapins/

05/21/2026

If you like seaweeds.....because Seatuck certainly does!

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05/15/2026

Today is Endangered Species Day, and we’re celebrating wildlife recovery right here on Long Island 🐢🦅🐋

From Bald Eagles soaring overhead once again to humpback whales returning offshore, protections like the Endangered Species Act have helped vulnerable species recover while conserving the habitats they depend on.

What’s the most exciting wildlife sighting you’ve had on Long Island? Tell us about it in the comments.

05/15/2026

A huge thank you to our Conservation Partners at PSEG Long Island for joining us at West Brook this week for a phrag pull!

Their continued support and willingness to get out in the field helps protect and restore important habitat across Long Island. We’re grateful for all they do for our environment and community 💚