Over the course of this 5 day program, that takes place in the heart of an 88-acre wetland preserve, students gain an understanding of the salt marsh ecosystem. Each day students explore a specific facet of the marsh ecosystem including plants, invertebrates, fish, birds and mammals. Time is divided between outdoor exploration, hands-on lab activities and crafts.
Duration: 5 hrs
Levels: Customized
Per Student Fee: TBD
Location: Ernst Marine Conservation Center
Address: West Meadow Creek
Contact: 631-751-2244
As marsh detectives, students search for the many forms of life comprising the intricate marsh ecosystem, and then bring their “evidence” inside the lab for further observation. Among their many observations included the invasive species, Japanese knotweed, which they used to make a flute in the tradition of Native Americans.
Duration:
Per Student Fee: TBD
Location: Ernst Marine Conservation Center
Address: West Meadow Creek
Contact: 631-751-2244
Across Dock Road from the Three Village Inn, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s pontoon boat “Discovery” departs from Stony Brook Marine Services located in Stony Brook, NY. The 27-passenger vessel cruises through the organization’s 88-acre wetlands preserve for a 1 1/2 hour tour. A naturalist on board will highlight and describe the wildlife and flora that the passengers will see, the natural history of the area and the individuals and events that have shaped it.
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RESERVATIONS
Reservations are taken Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Making a reservation is the only way to guarantee your seat on the Discovery!
Reservation Pricing
Adults – $28
Seniors & Students – $25
Children under 6 – $18
LARGE PARTY GROUPS
To ensure that your entire party makes it on the boat (as per Coast Guard regulations, we can only allow 27 passengers aboard the pontoon) please make sure to call ahead (631-751-2244) and reserve your seats.
WHOLE BOAT RESERVATIONS
If you’d like a private boat ride, you are more than welcome to reserve the entirety of the Discovery pontoon! To reserve a whole boat, please call 631-751-2244.
Whole Boat Pricing
Regular Whole Boat – $550
Seniors and Educational Groups – $475
WALK-ONS
We welcome anyone who does not have a reservation onto the Discovery pontoon boat – as long as it is not a full boat or has been reserved!
Walk-On Pricing (CASH ONLY)
Adults – $35
Seniors & Students – $30
Children under 6 – $20
SPECIALTY CRUISES
Our team is always working hard to create new and fun experiences on board the Discovery!
Photography Cruises
We are collaborating with Camera Concepts and Telescope Solutions to bring special photography cruises to our attendees! Each session will begin at half an hour earlier on land with a discussion from a Camera Concepts photography instructor, the cruise will then set out for 1 ½ hours, ending with a 15-30 minute wrap-up/critique session after.
Photography Cruise Pricing
$50 per person
GIFT CERTIFICATES
A cruise through beautiful Stony Brook Harbor and serene West Meadow Creek provides an experience unlike any other. Surprising a loved one with a gift certificate to this unique and fun cruise is the perfect present!
Call 631-751-2244 to get more information and to purchase a gift certificate.
Get a taste of what the cruise is like by watching this award-winning story from MyLITV!
Duration: 1.5
Adult Fee: Advance reservation tickets are as follows: Adults – $28, Seniors 60 and up – $25. Walk-On price is cash only and as follows: Adults – $35, Seniors 60 and up – $30.
Location: Discovery Wetlands Cruise
Address: Across from the Three Village Inn, which is at 150 Main Street Stony Brook Marine Services Stony Brook NY 11790
Contact: 631-751-2244
