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SCIENCE AT LBIF

LBIF’s Science programs inspire curiosity and environmental awareness through hands-on learning, lectures, and community events that explore marine biology, sustainability, and coastal ecology. From Science Saturdays to Barnegat Bay Day, visitors of all ages engage with experts and interactive experiences that highlight the vital connection between art, science, and the natural world.

An educator shows children marine specimens and a tank of live sea creatures during Barnegat Bay Day at LBIF.

Barnegat Bay Day

Barnegat Bay Day at LBIF is an annual celebration of the island’s natural environment and coastal community. Families and visitors of all ages enjoy hands-on science activities, live animal exhibits, eco-friendly crafts, and interactive demonstrations led by local environmental organizations and experts. With food, music, and outdoor exploration, the day highlights the importance of protecting Barnegat Bay while inspiring environmental stewardship through education, creativity, and fun.

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Group of adults and children standing on a wooded nature trail at LBIF, listening to a guide speaking among dense coastal vegetation on a sunny day.

Discovery Days

Discovery Days at LBIF invite families to explore hands-on science activities together in a fun, welcoming environment. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity, these interactive experiences encourage learning through play, discovery, and shared exploration for all ages.

START LEARNING
A wooden signpost surrounded by tall green reeds on the LBIF Nature Trail. The top sign reads “Nature Trail” with a blue arrow pointing left, and the bottom sign reads “Leaves of three, let it be.”

Nature Trail

LBIF’s Nature Trail winds through the island’s natural landscape, offering a peaceful, self-guided path to observe native plants, coastal wildlife, and surrounding wetlands. Open year-round, the trail invites visitors to slow down, connect with nature, and experience the unique ecology of Long Beach Island.

PLAN YOUR WALK
Visitors gather around the rain garden at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, observing native plants and educational signage during an outdoor environmental program.

Rain Garden

LBIF’s Rain Garden naturally manages stormwater wh