Date: Saturday, May 31, 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Rain date: Sunday, June 1, 3:00pm to 5:00pm

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 marine educator and horseshoe crab expert Carol Steingart of Coast Encounters. Please note that horseshoe crabs are completely harmless; they don't pinch, sting, or bite.

Registration: Registration is required and limited for this event. Registration will open on May 1. Check back here for the link to the form.

What to Bring: This is an event geared for all ages, so feel free to bring the whole family, with the exception of pets. We recommend bringing a water bottle and sunscreen.

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. Please consider carpooling or biking. Allow 15 minutes to walk down to the beach. Transportation via shuttle bus or golf cart may be available from the parking lot to the beach. For those with mobility challenges, limited parking is available down in the lower parking area.

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