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Mastic Beach Conservancy is a nonprofit, community-led organization which aims to conserve, protect and maintain the roughly 6.5 miles of publicly-accessible, recreational parkland waterfront throughout the Mastic Beach and Shirley Conservation Area.

05/29/2026

REMINDER EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS JUNE 2

Don’t miss your chance to save on registration for Race The Narrows — an exciting day on the water supporting local conservation efforts in Mastic Beach.

RACE THE NARROWS
Saturday, July 11, 2026

Join paddlers of all skill levels for a day of community, adventure, and waterfront fun while helping support Mastic Beach Conservancy’s mission to protect and preserve over six miles of publicly accessible shoreline around the Mastic Peninsula.

Registration includes:
• Early bird pricing through June 2
• Bring-a-friend discounts
• FREE registration for ages 14–18
• NEW Guided Nature Paddle for all experience levels
• Kayaks available to borrow while supplies last
• After party celebration

Whether you’re racing or paddling for fun, this is your chance to experience the beauty of Mastic Beach from the water while giving back to the local environment.

Register today — link in bio.

05/27/2026

Horseshoe Crab Tag & Count

DETAILS
Monday, June 1 • 10:00 PM
Pikes Beach, Westhampton Dunes
765 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
(Meet at the bayside parking lot)

Sign up now before registration closes May 31!
LINK IN BIO

Join Mastic Beach Conservancy, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the NYS DEC for a hands-on Horseshoe Crab Tagging Blitz following the spawning survey.

Volunteers will help tag and release approximately 400 horseshoe crabs while learning about their role in our coastal ecosystem and ongoing conservation efforts.

Volunteers should arrive between 10:00–10:15 PM for check-in, parking permits, and a brief educational presentation before heading onto the beach in small groups to assist with tagging and measuring.

How To Prepare:
• Waterproof boots, waders, or old sneakers you don't mind getting sandy or wet
• Layers + rain jacket/windbreaker
• Bug spray
• Headlamp if you have one

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited to 40 volunteers and all participants must register in advance with individual names and emails. Please review all event details and preparation information when registering.

Learn more: www.NYhorseshoecrab.org

If the event reaches capacity and you would still like to attend, please email [email protected] to join the waitlist.

05/11/2026

AN EXCITING DAY ON THE WATER AWAITS

Mastic Beach Conservancy is excited to bring you Race The Narrows, a water race that will bring together paddle enthusiasts of all levels to support conservation efforts in the Mastic Beach community. All proceeds will go toward Mastic Beach Conservancy's mission of preserving the more than six miles of publicly accessible waterfront parkland around the Mastic Peninsula and protecting the natural beauty and biodiversity of the area.

• Early bird pricing through June 2
• Bring-a-friend discounts
• Free registration for ages 14–18
• NEW Guided Nature Paddle for all experience levels
• Kayaks available to borrow while supplies last
• After party

Whether you’re racing or paddling for fun, come experience the beauty of Mastic Beach from the water while supporting local conservation efforts.

Register today — click the link in bio.

04/29/2026

Join us for our annual Native Plant Sale!

DETAILS
Saturday, May 9 at 12 PM – 4 PM
Moriches Branch- MMS Community Library
201 Montauk Hwy, Moriches, NY 11955

Join us at the library’s Spring Festival and don’t miss our annual plant sale! Enjoy an afternoon outdoors filled with gardening, local flora and fauna, hands-on environmental learning, unique vendors, crafts, and delicious food trucks.

Bring your friends, explore, shop, and celebrate the season with us—there’s something for everyone!

04/27/2026

SPRING MIGRATION BIRD WALK with AUDUBON NY

Saturday, May 9, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Marina 5, 732 Riviera Dr, Mastic Beach

Please join us for our Spring birding walk through the Mastic Beach wetlands with guides from Audubon New York!

We’ll walk along the “Little Saltie Trail”, led by wonderful guides from Audubon New York. First we’ll congregate in the parking lot at Marina 5 in Mastic Beach, before walking through the Sheepen Creek peninsula. Andy Payne, Audubon’s Senior Manager of Coastal Resilience, will be there to talk about salt marsh plants, sea level rise, marsh migration all while observing shorebirds and other species in our precious wetlands before their southern migration. Binoculars will be provided!

Space is limited, registration is required to attend.

04/24/2026

Ecology Art Lab – Native Plant Workshop

A healthy earth starts at home.

Join us for a hands-on Native Plant Design Workshop with Emily Harrison, exploring how to transform yards, gardens, and even small container spaces into ecosystems that support pollinators and local wildlife.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
1:00–3 :00PM
Location: MMS Community Library Main Branch

Learn:
– What plants are native to Long Island
– How to choose the right plant for the right place
– Practical ways to transition to low-impact, natural landscaping
– Where to source plants locally

No yard required. Participants are encouraged to bring dimensions of their space if available.

Registration is required, link in bio. Space is limited.

04/06/2026

LET’S CLEAN UP MASTIC BEACH!

Year after year, we gather to care for the beauty of our community—working together to protect and restore our local wetlands.

Join us this Earth Day and be part of this collective effort.

Saturday, April 25, 10 AM – 12 PM
Rain date: Sunday, April 26, 10 AM – 12 PM

Location:
Marina 5
732 Riviera Drive, Mastic Beach, NY

We’ll meet at Marina 5 and fan out along Sheepen Creek, including the Little Saltie Trail and surrounding waterfront parkland, to remove toxic plastic, debris, and waste left behind by winter storms and flooding.

Parking is available along the street and in the Marina 5 lot.

What to bring:
Bags, gloves, and pickers will be provided. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof shoes or boots.

No sign-up required. All are welcome to join, whether you live in the community or not.

Bring a friend and help protect our wetlands.

Check out our events page on our website for more ways to get involved this spring.

03/30/2026

Please join our COMMUNITY MEETING this SATURDAY, April 4, 1 – 3pm at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley! (All are welcome, not just members!)

Come gather with Mastic Beach Conservancy Board and fellow community members for our first meeting of 2026. We’ll share updates on ongoing conservation efforts, highlight ways to get involved this year, and hear from local non-profit Balloon Mission.

This year, we’re hoping to grow our impact—and we truly need more helping hands to do it. We’d love to help you get involved in meaningful ways that support our community.

DETAILS:
Saturday, April 4, 1 – 3pm
Location: Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
340 Smith Rd, Shirley, NY 11967

What to Expect:
• 2026 calendar of events
• Presentation from Balloon Mission
• Volunteer opportunities for the year ahead
• Light snacks and beverages provided

RSVP:Encouraged with link in bio, but not required.
Open to the public.

Can’t make it but want to contribute? Visit masticbeachconservancy.org to donate or become a member!

02/13/2026

Ecology Art Lab | Workshop #3

Join us for a hands-on Kelp Zine Workshop for children and adults.

Saturday, February 21, 2026
12:00–2:00 PM
MMS Community Library, 407 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley NY

Led by Long Island artist Nathaniel Schindler this workshop explores the history of zines, how stories are shared in nature, and how to create your own handmade magazine — inspired by sugar kelp and our local bay.

We’re also thrilled to welcome Sue Wicks of who will share her knowledge of kelp cultivation and ecosystem restoration. Sue played a key role in helping the Mastic Beach Conservancy establish its 1 acre aquaculture farm to restore the bay’s natural habitat.

✨ Create your own story of the bay
✨All materials provided
✨Bring magazines, papers, or fabrics if you’d like
✨Registration required

🌊Let’s learn, make, and imagine together. Sign up with the link in our bio!

01/05/2026

Join us for our Catch of the Bay Felted Ecosystems Workshop with .catch.felts Rebecaa Kusa

Saturday, January 10, 2026
12:00–2:00 PM
MMS Community Library — Shirley, NY

We’re bringing the story of our local bay to life through fiber and form! In this hands-on workshop, participants will create felted “Catch of the Bay” ecosystems using natural fibers and embroidery hoops, guided by fiber artist Rebecca Kusa. Along the way, you’ll learn about bunker (menhaden), kelp, seagrass, and the interconnected species that keep our bay healthy. Designed for ages 12+, this workshop blends creativity, ecology, and storytelling into a meaningful art experience inspired by our local waters.

Sign up with the link in our bio!

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Mastic Beach, NY
11951

Website

http://www.masticbeachconservancy.org/

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