Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center

Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center A unique environmental education center that specifically addresses the role of human energy consumption in shaping the natural landscape.
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JBENC offers interior and exterior exhibits, videos, interactive games and educational programs for the public.

Join us as we explore the shore on an exciting, guided bird watching bike ride at the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center...
06/09/2026

Join us as we explore the shore on an exciting, guided bird watching bike ride at the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center.
Please bring your own bicycles and protective gear.
Limited spots left.
We hope to see you there!
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06/08/2026

Happy World Ocean Day 🌊🐚
Horseshoe crabs have been around for more than 300 million years. Celebrate today by testing your knowledge on these amazing ocean animals!
Comment your score below ⬇️
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Jones Beach isn’t just a place to catch the sun and waves. It’s a living and breathing ecosystem that needs our protecti...
06/05/2026

Jones Beach isn’t just a place to catch the sun and waves. It’s a living and breathing ecosystem that needs our protection.
As a nature center, our mission is to help promote a connection with the community and the natural world around us. Let’s protect our local environment to create a bigger impact.
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Come’on down to seine! 🦀🐚Community seining is BACK! Join us for a family friendly and FREE program. We will be getting i...
06/04/2026

Come’on down to seine! 🦀🐚
Community seining is BACK! Join us for a family friendly and FREE program.
We will be getting into the water and checking out our local species that call Jones Beach home!
⏰When: Saturday June 6th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
📍Location: Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center, 150 Bay pkwy, Wantagh, NY, 11793

06/01/2026

We are so thrilled to announce June’s theme for the Eye of the Beholder Photo Contest: Birds of Long Island!
Here on Long Island, we have hundreds of species that visit through the Atlantic Flyway, visiting us during Spring and Fall migration. These are in addition to our year-round residents that call Long Island home. For this month’s theme we ask that participants show off their best bird photos!
Please visit our website for more information on how to enter. Last day to submit is June 28th at 11:59pm.

The results are in!Staff pick: Wood Duck by Sam JannazzoPeople’s Choice: Stranded by Luciana VentimigliaThank you to eve...
06/01/2026

The results are in!
Staff pick: Wood Duck by Sam Jannazzo
People’s Choice: Stranded by Luciana Ventimiglia
Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo for May’s theme “Out on the Water.” This month’s theme will be announced today!

June is finally here! With so many programs to help brighten an already fun filled summer!From our community seining to ...
05/31/2026

June is finally here! With so many programs to help brighten an already fun filled summer!
From our community seining to our annual lantern walk, here are some ways to spend your month 😊.
Be sure to sign up on our Eventbrite. Links are available via our website www.jonesbeachenc.org and our bio.

June is finally here! With so many programs to kick off an already amazing summer.From prideful crafts to our annual lan...
05/31/2026

June is finally here! With so many programs to kick off an already amazing summer.
From prideful crafts to our annual lantern walk, here are ways to be one with nature, get scientific and stay creative.
Make sure to sign up on Eventbrite. Links are available via our website www.jonesbeachenc.org and in our bio.

05/28/2026

It’s Tick Talk Time!
Ticks are a natural part of our ecosystem, but they can sometimes carry diseases. So here are a few simple ways you can stay tick safe outdoors!
🚶Stay on the trail 
Ticks can’t fly or jump! They hang on vegetation. To avoid them, walk in the middle of the trail.
🧦Cover up 
Ticks need exposed skin to latch on to. So wear light-weight long pants, long sleeves, and tuck your socks into your pants.
✅Use tick repellent 
Use an EPA-registered tick repellent on skin or clothing, and always follow the label directions.
🔎Do a thorough tick check afterward 
After spending time outside, check your body for ticks, especially around ankles, behind knees, under arms, and along the hairline
🚿Take a hot shower after outdoor adventures 
Showering can help wash off ticks before they attach.
If you find a tick attached, remove it carefully with fine-tipped tweezers or a tick key. Please visit the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website for safe tick removal information.

May’s “Out on the Water” submissions are in for the 2026 Eye of The Beholder Contest and we need your votes!Please cast ...
05/27/2026

May’s “Out on the Water” submissions are in for the 2026 Eye of The Beholder Contest and we need your votes!
Please cast your vote for the People’s Choice by 10:00am on May 30th. You can vote by commenting below the title of your favorite photo.
Winners will be announced the first week of June! If you don’t see your photo here, it means you may have received the vote for Staff Pick. The public will see your photo in the coming days.
To learn more about our photo contest and to submit photos for our June theme, please visit our website!

Address

West End 2/Jones Beach State Park/150 Bay Parkway
Wantagh, NY
11793

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15168098222

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