Mindful Marsh Walk: Slow Down and Meet the Ecosystem Protecting Our Shores
Salt marshes do more for our coastline than most of us realize — filtering water, buffering storms, and giving fish, birds, and shellfish a place to start their lives.
Join ReWild Long Island on Friday, August 14 for a meditative walk through Northwest Harbor County Park's coastal habitats. The walk begins with a short guided meditation to settle in and tune your senses to the coastline, then continues along the sand trail through a variety of coastal habitats.
Whether you're a longtime beachgoer, a budding naturalist, or just curious about the world beneath your feet, you'll come away with a deeper connection to the shoreline.
Your guide is Ella Gatfield, an ecologist and NYU Gallatin M.A. Dean's Scholar who studies coastal habitats with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Marine Program and researches fish eDNA in the Hudson River.
Friday, August 14, 2026 • 10 – 11:30 am
Rain date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 • 5 – 6:30 pm
Parking information:
Northwest Harbor County Park, East Hampton
Meet at Northwest Harbor County Park parking area, at the end of Northwest Landing Road, East Hampton. Map
Please bring a towel or mat, weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, water, and bug spray. Eco-friendly products preferred.
The event is free, but please register at ReWildLongIsland.org/southfork