DO THE CRAB

Here are the cryptic instructions to view the prehistoric beasts getting it on - meet at the bus stop -

Sunday, May 18, 6 pm - 8 pm
Horseshoe Crab Mating at Dead Horse Bay
with Sharon Seitz

Join us for a twilight walk along the shores of Dead Horse Bay for this once-a-year occurrence. Along the Eastern seaboard in late May and early June, at the time of the full and new moons, throngs of horseshoe crabs descend on the shoreline to spawn. Come see this fascinating spectacle and learn about these creatures, which have not changed in over 300 million years.

*Meet at the bus stop across the street from the entrance to Floyd Bennett Field. 2/5 train to Flatbush Avenue (last stop) then Q35 bus on Flatbush Avenue. Get off at stop right before the Marine Parkway Bridge. By car: Belt Parkway to Exit 11S (Flatbush Avenue South). Take Flatbush Avenue for 1.3 miles. Entrance on (Flatbush Avenue South). Take Flatbush Avenue for 1.3 miles. Entrance on left side at traffic light just before the toll plaza. Park inside the park, on the right by a small building, cross Flatbush to meet at bus stop.

From www.bcue.org/