Fire Island: Your Dynamic Outdoor Classroom

Virtual Visits Now Available

Educators, we are here for you! While an in-person field trip to Fire Island National Seashore with your students may not be possible this Fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Park Rangers are standing by to visit you and your classroom online.
For more information and to reserve a virtual Fire Island educational adventure, please email [e-mail] or phone [phone].  


Fire Island National Seashore provides activities and resources to enhance your educational program with place-based learning. You can explore natural barrier island dynamics, climate change, history, and more. 
 

Check out our Educator's Resource Guide to learn more about how you can use Fire Island for teaching and learning.

Explore Your National Seashore

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  Plan Your Trip

  Make the most of your visit with advanced planning. Find things to do, directions, and more!

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  Teach at the Beach! January Workshop

  Bundle up and explore Fire Island’s outdoor classroom with a park ranger. Find out about free Fire Island lesson plans and virtual trips!

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  Open all year & accessible by car? Yes!

  There's fun on Fire Island all year. Visit the lighthouse & wilderness by car this season. Just be sure to check visitor center hours first.