Make the Porch Rock

Thanks to a group of donors who raised their hand to "make the porch rock" at our Spring Soiree last May, the porch of the Spermaceti Life Saving Station is now graced with seven permanent, all-weather rocking chairs for visitors to enjoy. A dedication ceremony and donor recognition event was held on October 12 to say thank you to those who supported the campaign. Four additional chairs can be found on the porch of the History House museum located at the north end of Officer's Row. Thank you to our donors for helping to make your visit to the park even more comforatble!

Your Business at the Beach ...

On September 15 the Sandy Hook Foundation and the NPS welcomed a team of research scientists from Pfizer to Sandy Hook for a day of comaraderie and team building while helping to clean over 140 lbs of trash from the ocean-side fishing beach, Beach F on Sandy Hook. Thank you for helping to keep our beaches clean.

On October 13 a group of employees from Manasquan Bank participated in a rescheduled cleanup and cleared the beach of 172 lbs of debris at Lot A. Wow! Thank you to NPS Ranger Mikayla Turner for hosting these groups and educating them about the causes of debris found at Sandy Hook.

Sandy Hook always needs ocean and bay-side beach cleanups - if your business is interested in our Your Business at the Beach Progream please email infosandyhooknj.org and get your team-building activity scheduled!

Sandy Hook Foundation Welcomes New Trustees

The Sandy Hook Foundation (SHF) recently hosted a board meeting and presentation by the National Park Service for trustees, to orient new members as ambassadors for the park, and to educate them about park priorities and opportunities for the Foundation as the Official Nonprofit Partner.

Please join us in welcoming our two newest trustees, Scott Rosenblum and Christine Harrington, to our Sandy Hook community!

Looking for That Perfect Gift?

If you have enough Sandy Hook Foundation merchandise, photographer Eric Thacke is once again generously donating a portion of sales of his beautiful Sandy Hook calendar to the Sandy Hook Foundation. The calendar size is 11 x 8 1/2", 11x17 opened up. 12 months starting in January, 100# paper stock. Cost is $26 each, $2 donation per unit goes to the Foundation and the price includes sales tax. Shipping is an additional cost. Local pick-up and Eric is willing to deliver locally as well. (Monmouth County). Anyone interested in ordering a calendar, please contact Eric directly at ethacke@comcast.net.  

Special thanks to Doug Douty, owner of The Lusty Lobster, for hosting the lucky winners, Chris and Kristen Carter, and their guests Mike Farina and Rob Bruno, for their sunset coctail cruise on board his beautiful Eastern 31' Eastern Casco Bay, Selfish.

We rely on your support and every 

donation is meaningful.

Please, consider your contribution today.

Fall is Busy on Sandy Hook

This fall the Sandy Hook Foundation offered public opportunities and worked with a number of partners to offer programming and events to benefit the park and its visitors.

Special thanks to Tootsie Olan Productions who partnered with the Sandy Hook Foundation to offer DanceFLOORED on September 12 to over 100 participants at the Post Chapel followed by drinks and bites at the popular and busy Mule Barn Tavern across the street. Thank you to all who participated and visited Fort Hancock for the first time!

Beach Yoga Wrap Up and Breakfast

On Saturday, September 16 the Foundation hosted students of beach yoga instructor Tony Costa for a collegial breakfast reception after winding up the extended summer season of free yoga on the beach. Namaste!

New Workshop this Fall

JOIN US for a special workshop this fall! Tony will be hosting a new workshop, Beginning Mindful Meditation at Spermaceti Lifesaving Station on Sunday, November 5 from 1 - 3 PM. The workshop will focus on introducing meditation and the concept of mindfulness to those who have had an interest but have not known how to begin their journey. Space is limited so register for this special workshop today.

Sandy Hook Jersey Shore Half Marathon a Success

On Sunday, October 1 close to 1,000 runners did what people do best at Sandy Hook, recreate! While a 13 mile race might not seem like recreation to everyone, these folks hit the ground running with the Shore Athletic Club and in support of the Sandy Hook Foundation. Pictured above is SHF board president Pete Izzo with his family, sporting a number of blue ribbons!

Prior to the race, on September 20 SHF partnered with Kessler Rehabilitation and the Shore Athletic Club to host a fun preview run launched from Spermaceti LifeSaving Station for any interested participants, with physical therapy technicians on hand to interact 1:1 with racers regarding running form and function.

Over 320 racers elected to donate a total of $3,445 upon registration for the race, and were greeted on race day by Sandy Hook Foundation staff and given an opportunity to purchase our newest merchandise styles and selections.

Thank you to all those who supported the Jersey Shore Half Marathon and the Sandy Hook Foundation.

Didn't make it to the race? Purchase your sylish and unique Sandy Hook Foundation merchandise today.

This midweight pigment dyed hooded sweatshirt has vintage character accomplished during a full garment dying process. Made with ultra soft premium ring-spun cotton/polyester blend fleece. Jersey lined hood, sewn eyelets, and 1x1 ribbing at cuffs and waistband in a standard unisex fit. Designed and printed in NJ by Jetty Ink using water based eco-friendly printing process.

THERE is SO MUCH to do at

SANDY HOOK



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The Sandy Hook Foundation, a designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the Official Friends Group of the National Park Service at Sandy Hook.

Our mission is to preserve and protect Sandy Hook's natural and cultural resources. With your support, we can do even more.