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 explains the wildlife that passengers observe, the natural and human history of the area and the individuals and events that have shaped it!

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*Reservations can be taken beginning April 3, 2023*

2023 Reservation Pricing

$45  – Per Person (Over 12 Years Old)

$30 – Ages 3 – 12 Years Old

Ages 2 and Under – FREE

As there is a maximum capacity onboard, we strongly recommend calling ahead to make reservations. We do allow for walk-ons – walk-on pricing is different and is CASH ONLY.

2023 Walk-On Pricing [CASH ONLY]

$50 – Per Person (Over 12 Years Old)

$35 – Ages 3 – 12 Years Old

Ages 2 and under – FREE

2023 Full Boat Reservation Pricing

Full boat reservations must be made in advance

$675 per cruise (up to 27 passengers)

To make a reservation and for any questions, please call 631-751-2244.

Get a taste of what the cruise is like by watching this award-winning story from MyLITV!

Duration: 1.5

Location: Stony Brook Marine Services – Across from the Three Village Inn
Address: Address: 55 Shore Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11790 Directions

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

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