For the past 445 million years, horseshoe crabs have emerged from the ocean to lay their eggs on certain sandy beaches like the one at Broad Cove Reserve. This annual family-friendly event celebrates this phenomenon and provides opportunities to handle horseshoe crabs and learn about these unique creatures from from marine educator and horseshoe crab expert Carol Steingart of Coast Encounters. Please note that horseshoe crabs are completely harmless; they don't pinch, stink or bite.

Date: Saturday, June 12, 12:30pm to 2:30pm

RSVP: This event is full! RSVP is closed.

What to Bring: This is an event geared for all ages, so please bring the whole family! Pets are not permitted. We suggest wearing long sleeves and pants due to brown tail moth in the area.

Directions: The property is located in Cumberland Foreside on the east side of Route 88 near the intersection with Tuttle Road. A parking lot is located on the right side of Beach Drive just beyond the entrance.

Parking: Park at the parking lot on Beach Drive on the right near the entrance. Parking will be limited, so please consider carpooling, biking, or walking. Allow 15 minutes to walk down to the beach.  Shuttle buses may be available, but they are not confirmed. For those with mobility challenges, limited parking is available down in the lower parking area.

Follow the CCLT Facebook page for additional updates and information. Check out the CCLT Instagram page for photos after the event and tag your own photos from the event to #broadcovereserve.

Not able to join us for the in-person event? CLICK HERE to watch our webinar on Horseshoe Crabs.