Day of the Horseshoe Crabs!

Saturday, June 11, 2022 - 10:00am
Every year on the first high tide of the first full moon in summer, horseshoe crabs (Limulus polphemus) come to the shoreline to mate and lay eggs  – @Christina BaalEvery year on the first high tide of the first full moon in summer, horseshoe crabs (Limulus polphemus) come to the shoreline to mate and lay eggs – @Christina Baal

Atlantic Horseshoe Crabs arrive at Marshlands’ shoreline during high tides from May through June to mate and lay their eggs. This morning’s high-tide can offer us a chance to watch these ancient creatures continue their seasonal ritual. A ritual that has been taking place for thousands of years along the East Coast. Wear waterproof footwear and meet at the nature center. Weather permitting.