This event is in the past.It took place on May 2, 2026 at RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity).


Get your hands dirty for a good cause at this free family festival celebrating Rockaway's shoreline. Kids can dig into plantings, arts and crafts, face painting, and live music while learning why protecting our beaches matters.
hands-on activities
environmental education
family-friendly
shoreline conservation
Tips
🌿"In 43 years of teaching foraging throughout Greater NY, this is one of the best organizations I've ever encountered"
🐝check out their rooftop beehives for local honey
🎨face painting and crafts keep little ones busy for hours
RISE Event


Get your hands dirty for a good cause at this free family festival celebrating Rockaway's shoreline. Kids can dig into plantings, arts and crafts, face painting, and live music while learning why protecting our beaches matters.
hands-on activities
environmental education
family-friendly
shoreline conservation
Tips
🌿"In 43 years of teaching foraging throughout Greater NY, this is one of the best organizations I've ever encountered"
🐝check out their rooftop beehives for local honey
🎨face painting and crafts keep little ones busy for hours
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