September 2008

Sandy Hook, Highlands, New Jersey

Join a tree expert from the Littoral Society to examine and discuss the trees and shrubs of Sandy Hook.  We"ll start near the entrance to the park and work our way to the tip of the Hook looking at the common and well-known species like red cedar, bayberry, holly and poison ivy; then we"ll look for the uncommon like fragrant sumac and pin oak.  We"ll discuss some keys to identification, habitats and folklore. Meet at Littoral Society headquarters at 10:00 a.m.
$10 Member Family, $15 Non-Member Family
American Littoral Society

The society's goal is to encourage the study and conservation of marine life and its habitat in the coastal zone. Field trips and educational activities.
Phone: (732) 291-0055

Fall Equinox Shorewalk on Sandy Hook/ 7 p.m. at Guardian Park. Call 732-291-0055 as we need a head count. An equinox in astronomy is that moment in time (not a whole day) when the center of the Sun can be observed to be directly above the Earth"s equator, occurring around March 20 and September 23 each year.
Free
American Littoral Society
Sandy Hook, Highlands, New Jersey
The society's goal is to encourage the study and conservation of marine life and its habitat in the coastal zone. Field trips and educational activities.
Phone: (732) 291-0055

16th Annual Manasquan Classic 9/14/2008 On Sunday, Sept. 14th, we will yet again pay homage to the sport of kings at the Manasquan Classic Longboard Contest!

This is a rain or shine event... the hurricane date is September 21st. There are divisions for everyone and, as always, the ONLY rules are contestants must ride a pre-1967 longboard (3' overhead), no leashes and no complaints - pretty much anything goes because it's all about the aloha! Check-in begins at 7:00am, first heat at 8:00am.

Qualifying boards will be available for use, so come on down - entry fee is only $35, which includes a contest t-shirt and the chance to win bragging rights over your buds! Net proceeds go to the Surfrider Foundation's Jersey Shore Chapter. Downloadable entry form here. Questions please email: adksurf@aol.com