Presented byThe Ward Melville Heritage

Organization

The “Discovery” was made possible through a grant sponsored by New York

State Senator John J. Flanagan, 2nd DistrictThe “Discovery” Cruise Program was developed

by The Ward Melville Heritage Organization in cooperation with Stony Brook University’s

School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences

with an expert from

Includes Photography

Cruises

For reservations call631-751-2244

Discovery Wetlands Cruise�!

Stony Brook Marine

Services parking:

51 Shore Rd., Stony Brook,

NY 11790

Great for... • Photography Enthusiasts • Birdwatching Enthusiasts

• Day Camps • Boys & Girls Scouts

• Corporate Parties • Weddings... and more!

Directions: LIE- 62 (County Rd. 97) north to end (25A). Left 1.5 miles at “Historic Stony Brook” sign to Main Street; right approximately 1/2 mile; Veer left onto Shore Road; to second entrance of park-ing lot on left. Please walk into the Stony Brook Marine Services lot, and follow the signs for the “Discovery Cruise.” Our naturalist will meet you there 15 minutes ahead of boat departure time.

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• Advance Reservations... Reservations are confirmed with major credit cards only: Mastercard, VISA, AMEX or Discover.

• Payment At The Boat... For those who do not reserve in advance, payment in cash only is accepted at the boat when space is avail-able. Admission is on a first come, first served basis.

• If You Must Cancel... Refund or credit is issued in full for cancel-lations received 72 hours in advance of the cruise.

• If The Cruise Is Cancelled... Cancellation occurs only when the weather is severe. In this case, we make every effort to contact you. Refund or credit is issued in full.

GROUPSADULT GROUPS, $550;

SENIORS 60+ AND EDUCATION GROUPS, $475Group bookings for the full boat are available by appointment;

1/2 non-refundable deposit with reservation; group cancellation policy applies.

GROUP CANCELLATION POLICY: If the group reservation is cancelled no later than 14 days prior to the cruise date, the deposit can be applied to another cruise.

If the group cancels less than 14 days prior, the deposit is forfeited.

ADVANCE REGISTRATIONADULTS, $28; SENIORS 60+ AND STUDENTS, $25;

CHILDREN UNDER 6, $18. WALK-ONS (CASH ONLY)

ADULTS, $35; SENIORS 60+ AND STUDENTS, $30;CHILDREN UNDER 6, $20.

PHOTOGRAPHY CRUISES$50 PER PERSON

For Your Comfort...Sneakers or boat shoes strongly recommended. Remember... it is often 10-15 degrees cooler on the water, so please dress appropriately. Bottled water is permitted on the boat... no food or other beverages.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time to get comfortably settled. The cruise is “tide sensitive” so we must depart on time.

2017

For reservations please call

631-751-2244

Discoveryk

Board the pontoon boat “Discovery”...

for a unique 11/2 hour cruise through Stony Brook Harbor to the surrounding wetlands at West Meadow Creek.

A naturalist will be aboard to guide you through this exceptional experience embracing

ecology, geology and history.

3/2017

◆ Marvel at sweeping vistas of the salt marsh moraine, the long sandspit with the historic Gamecock Cottage, the serpentine creek and waterfowl and birds.

◆ Learn about the importance of the wetlands ecosystem.

◆ Discover how Native Americans first settled here.

◆ Bring your binoculars for a close-up view and use your camera to record cruise memories!

◆ Celebrate a special occasion aboard the “Discovery.”

◆ Enjoy a morning or mid-day cruise, or wrap up a perfect summer day with a sunset cruise.

CLIP AND SAVE! 2017 SCHEDULE

“‘...There are so many great places on Long Island to do birding...

West Meadow Creek is a lush spot...’” Tom Vezo, professional bird photographer

New York Times

Voted “Best of the Best”

Dans Papers

“...Among all the Long Island cruises, none beats the ‘Discovery’ for combining the pleasure of a boat excursion with exploration of our natural surroundings.”

“Taking to the Water,” Newsday

Photography CruisesEnjoy a 30 minute discussion with a Berger Bros photography expert to discuss techniques to capture the best images out on the water (landscape & wildlife). Stick around after the cruise for a photo critique and share your best shots taken during the trip. In collaboration with

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