Event

Dune Grass Planting

Gateway National Recreation Area

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Sandy Hook Unit, Parking Lot B

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Type of Event

Other
Partner Program
Volunteer Event

Description

The American Littoral Society will be host-ing a beach grass planting. The public is invited to help plant American beach grass on dunes in need of restoration. This planting will be held in Parking Lot B. This is a volunteer event that is open to the public and will also involve students who have been growing American beachgrass (Ammophila brevil-igulata) plants in area schools through the Beach Grasses in Classes program. If possible, please bring a stick or shovel to help with planting. Event will be held rain or shine. Dress for the weather. For more information call the American Littoral So-ciety at 732-291-0055 or email info@littoralsociety.org.

Reservation or Registration: Yes