Views from theTower NEWSLETTER
SPRING 2018 | VOLUME 46 | NO. 1
A Model Citizen Science and Volunteer Project Turns 5 by Lisa Ferguson and Allison Anholt
Every spring, Delaware Bay host the largest concentration of spawning horseshoe crabs on the Atlantic Coast. Surveys estimate 300,000-1,300,000 horseshoe crabs annually come ashore onto NJ Bayshore beaches and are in greatest numbers during spring tides in May and June. Their population has been significantly reduced from overharvesting and habitat loss in the 1990s, and every year thousands die after being overturned by waves or becoming stuck in both natural and man-made hazards. Long-distance migratory shorebirds that rely on horseshoe crab eggs to refuel on their remarkable journeys declined along with the horseshoe crabs. The Wetlands Institute has been working on a host of projects to help the recovery of horseshoe crab populations ranging from working to help restore Sandy ravaged beaches, to actively rearing horseshoe crab hatchlings, and leading the charge to develop and implement a horseshoe crab rescue program.
The reTURN the Favor program was launched five years ago as a collaborative program, sanctioned by the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife and managed by The Wetlands Institute and the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN). Since its inception, the reTURN the Favor program has been an amazing success. It takes a village – and in this case – the community support has been unbelievable. Twenty two beaches are part of the rescue effort with nine organizations coordinating volunteer training and rescue walks. The overall goals of reTURN the Favor are to rescue stranded and trapped horseshoe crabs, increase awareness of horseshoe crabs, shorebirds, and their management, and collect data and information on stranded crabs, potential hazards, and tagged crabs to aid in management and restoration. The program has expanded and strengthened each year – from the number of people engaged, to the number of horseshoe crabs rescued, to improved data collection. Volunteers have stepped up to lead reTURN the Favor walks and people of all ages have joined to help, contributing more than 7,000 volunteer hours. In 2017 the total number of crabs rescued over five years surpassed 275,000. For each crab rescue, we collect
data to understand specific areas that were especially dangerous for crabs. With financial support from funders including the NJ Coastal Wetlands Restoration Partnership, NJ Conserve Wildlife Matching Grant Program, and South Jersey Industries, we have been able to address threats on beaches to improve conditions and decrease impingement risk to spawning crabs. Efforts focused on removing 32,000 lbs of rubble from Moore’s Beach, to repairing dilapidated bulkheads, and cleaning debris from spawning beaches. The reTURN the Favor program continues to demonstrate that the simple act of rescuing stranded crabs can become an impactful one, as large numbers of crabs can be helped with a unified effort of engaged and knowledgeable volunteers. So far, it appears to be succeeding— through five seasons and incredible effort from volunteers and partners, the program has already rescued more than a quarter million horseshoe crabs that otherwise may have been lost. The results are clear: when more people are engaged, and more walks are conducted, more crabs are rescued. There is still more to do. Going into its sixth year, funding is needed to ensure this program can continue to thrive. Since program inception, The Wetlands Institute and WHSRN have provided the staff and resources to implement and manage the program. If you’d like to help us keep the program viable and growing, please let us know. If you’d like to join a walk, or become a trained volunteer, go to returnthefavornj.org to sign up and learn more.
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A non-profit organization studying, preserving and protecting wetlands and coastal ecosystems. Founded in 1969 by Herbert Mills, Executive Director of the World Wildlife Fund.
Marsh Musings by Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director
Deborah A. Hays, Chair Jane Rakestraw, Vice-Chair Robert Rich, Treasurer Dr. Dorothy Ives-Dewey, Secretary Jeffrey Alderton Raymond Burke, III Michael Craig John Cuthbert Roberta DeVries James Donohue
John Flynn Lois Hamilton Mary Millar Wayne Renneisen Hank Schellenger William Wermuth
Staff Leadership
Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director Dr. Lisa Ferguson, Director of Research and Conservation Brooke Knapick, Director of Educational Program Development Bonnie Girard, Director of Finance and Administration Christine Mattera, Director of Marketing and Communications
Research & Conservation Brittany Morey, Research Associate Brian Williamson, Research Scientist
Education
Haley Faith, Outreach Coordinator Shelby Schmeltzle, Aquarist/ Environmental Educator Sue Slotterback, Environmental Educator
Administration
Terrie Campbell, Financial Admin. Assistant Kimberly Dmytro, Tidepool Shop Christina Faulk, Administrative Assistant Stephanie Stroble, Front Desk Receptionist/ Admissions Coordinator Charlene Smith, Gardener Glenn Thompson, Maintenance
Visit Us Hours: Until May 18: Open Saturday & Sunday 9:30am to 4:30pm. May 21 - September 23: Open daily 9:30am to 4:30pm with special evening hours until 7pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 11 to August 30. General Admission: Members: Free. Non-members: $8 Adults, $6 Children 3-12. Views From the Tower is the quarterly newsletter of The Wetlands Institute and can also be found on our website.
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Yay! Spring! I have always felt connected to nature and that connection extends to the changing of the seasons. The rhythm that accompanies the earth’s cycles as the days get longer and the sun gets brighter permeates the Institute. It feels as if the marsh is stretching and coming awake from a long slumber. While we haven’t had the luxury of a long slumber, I too feel the need to stretch and look ahead.
area of work we are doing and one that has the potential to really help drive wetland restoration decisions for the next decade. By combining our work monitoring the wetlands around the Institute, with our work designing and evaluating marsh, beach and habitat restoration projects, we are building a very strong knowledge base and helping to guide thinking and actions in the next phase of work in this seminal area.
This was a tough winter with bitter cold and a long hard freeze of the marsh and tidal channels. As I write this, its mid-February and already the first early birds have returned to the marsh. As with every year, these early arrivals are our benchmark, and pretty much like clockwork, we realize we have so much more to do before spring is fully upon us.
We have been fortunate to be working closely with the US Army Corp of Engineers on the design and monitoring of bird nesting habitats being constructed with dredge material. This winter two new projects were constructed and we contributed to the site designs using the lessons we have learned so far. We will be monitoring these sites for the next few years. At the end of January, I was invited to deliver a keynote address to a regional wetlands conference. I used the opportunity to challenge the wetland restoration community to think more broadly and to be more vigilant of the needs of the marshes and their inhabitants as we all try to build more resilient coastal communities.
The winter is our time to plan, evaluate and write. We spruced up the admissions and Tidepool areas with a pretty major face lift. We are in the process of reviewing applications for all the spring and summer seasonal positions and intern programs. The Education department has been busy evaluating programs and revising and adding exciting new activities, while they continue to deliver school programs. The Research and Conservation department has been hard at work finishing several grant projects and analyzing data to contribute to management decisions. We have been working quite a bit on beneficial use projects for marsh restoration and contributing to numerous reports and analyses. I believe this is an important
Turtle Fest
As the weather warms, the marsh will awaken, and we will be continuing our work to ensure these marshes are here for generations to come, that they are teeming with life, and all of you have ample opportunity to experience the wonders of these remarkable ecosystems. Come visit and renew your connections.
Saturday, March 31 - 9am to 3pm
Come enjoy a pancake breakfast for the whole family! While you are here, earn a few turtle bucks and cash them in for prizes… Go on an egg hunt, create arts and crafts, help a naturalist search for turtle hatchlings along the trail, and stop by the aquarium to say hello to the turtles and watch the octopus and other animals have breakfast too! Non-Member: $12 Adult, $10 child, $35 family pack of 4 Member: $8 Adult, $6 child, $25 family pack of 4
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From Our Board Chair by Deborah A. Hays, Chair of the Board of Trustees I have had a special relationship with The Wetlands Institute for decades, both visitor and volunteer. Every time I step onto the Institute’s grounds I am amazed by the bustling activity. Whether it is butterflies and birds filling the gardens, ospreys raising their chicks, children exploring touch tanks (instead of keyboards), staff and volunteers educating visitors, students releasing turtle hatchlings or interns conducting research, the diversity and richness of life on the marshes captivates you. All of these activities, whether education, research or conservation in nature, have a single purpose – to promote understanding and stewardship of coastal wetlands. As I assume my new role as Board Chair, I am again reminded of the significance of this mission and am humbled to be following many dedicated Institute leaders, particularly Ray Burke. For almost 50 years, their stewardship has enabled the Institute to grow and expand despite often overwhelming challenges. In my new Institute role, I look forward to building upon this legacy and partnering with you and the entire Institute community to continue our mission of not only identifying threats to coastal wetlands and their inhabitants, but more importantly developing solutions which protect these fragile but critically vital ecosystems.
Volunteers Make it All Possible Volunteers at The Wetlands Institute perform a variety of tasks including assistance with aquarium care, working in public education and outreach, answering the phones and administrative work, greeting and interacting with visitors, special events staffing, research and conservation project assistant, and much more! None of what we accomplish every day would be possible without the dedication of our volunteers.
Environmental Education If you enjoy interacting with people and animals, consider an opportunity volunteering as a Summer Docent, a Summer Nature Program Assistant, an Aquarium Teaching and Touch Tank Educator or a Community Outreach Events Specialist. As a volunteer, you can play an important and invaluable role in educating the public about wetlands and coastal ecosystems.
Research and Conservation Are you interested in helping terrapins, horseshoe crabs and birds this spring and summer? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help with several new and ongoing research and conservation projects. These opportunities are a great way to get involved and learn more. Training will be provided for all those who commit to help, and only a limited number of volunteers can be accepted for each project. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old unless stated otherwise. Check out the volunteer opportunities on our website by clicking the VOLUNTEER button on the top of our website or visit: wetlandsinstitute.org/volunteer
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World Series of Birding The countdown to the World Series of Birding on May 12, 2018 has begun. Our team, The Marshketeers, will join with other teams across New Jersey to raise money for bird conservation in this annual 24-hr marathon of birding. The more species we see, the more we can do for conservation. In 2018, we want to change things up a bit in honor of the upcoming 50th Anniversary of The Wetlands Institute. As we reflect upon our history, we are reminded of the importance of place and the Institute’s place in the history of great bird research and conservation in our area. With that in mind, this year, The Marshketeers will participate in The Big Stay. This means we will tally as many bird species as we can see or hear from a single position on our property. Of course, we have chosen the iconic tower at the Institute. So our team will be up in the tower for 24 hours listening and looking for birds! Naturally we expect our tally to be lower than in past years, but are intrigued and by the challenge of counting as many species as possible in our neighborhood. Do we have your support? This is an important fund-raising event for the Institute. In 2017, The Marshketeers saw 157 species, came in 3rd in the Cape May County competition, and raised more than $5,000 for bird conservation. We’ll need your support and at higher levels to match these results since we will be anchored in the tower. As with past years, we’ll be on the lookout for our Bonus Bird, the Whimbrel. Proceeds will be used to support coastal bird research and conservative programs at the Institute. There are several ways to support us: 1. Pledge an amount per bird species identified, and mail your contribution after the results are in for the year. 2. Contribute a fixed amount to send in right away. 3. Offer an additional pledge based on whether this year’s “bonus bird”, the Whimbrel is found. Help support coastal bird conservation programs by supporting the 2018 Marshketeers, call 609-368-1211, or visit wetlandsinstitute.org/ wsob to download a printable pledge form or to make your donation online!
Hello New Tidepool Shop! by Kimberly Dmytro “There is nothing quite like the new Tidepool Shop at The Wetlands Institute…” – Camperways, September 1991. Nearly 30 years ago the Tidepool Shop and Front Desk were one and the same. In 1990, because of a generous grant in memory of William Millar, the Tidepool Shop expanded into it’s current space, at the heart of the main building. Well, now there is nothing quite like the new, new Tidepool Shop! Through a generous donation the entire entrance, lobby and shop got a fresh coat of paint and brand new flooring throughout. It was the perfect time to consider a new layout of the retail area. The Tidepool Shop is now more open and modern which boasts our ever growing collection of books, smart toys, local fine art and unique gifts. The renovation also included bright new LED track lighting which shows it all off beautifully. Come see us soon!
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INSPIRING HOME DESIGN
Spring Happenings Once spring has sprung, The Wetlands Institute will be open daily starting May 21, 2018! Unless otherwise stated, all activities are free with admission and occur onsite at The Wetlands Institute. Questions? For more information, visit wetlandsinstitute.org/events.
Catch ‘o the Day
Salt Marsh Safari 11am
and
2pm
Daily
Watch our award-winning film, Secrets of the Salt Marsh, then join us for an interpretive marsh walk along our elevated walkway and onto the dock overlooking Scotch Bonnet creek.
Seashell Sunday
Creature Feature 12:30pm
Monday and Friday
During this live animal presentation, get up close and personal with turtles, fish, crabs, sea stars and urchins, mollusks, horseshoe crabs, or the popular animals of Finding Nemo.
Aquarium Feeding 12:30pm
Wednesday 12:30pm Get your feet wet (or wear waders!) as you discover what swims in the back bays. Help us drag a seine or dip net through the water to find crabs, shrimp, fish and more.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Help us feed the local marine life! We will open up feeding three times each week so you can see the octopus eating crabs and the horseshoe crab gobbling shrimp.
12:30pm Sunday Seashells at the seashore! Join us to learn all about seashells, how to collect them without harming the environment and touch an assortment of live mollusks and cool artifacts.
Summer hours and activities start June 11, 2018. The Wetlands Institute will be open daily from 9:30am – 4:30pm with special evening hours until 7:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please check our website calendar for programming updates as we transition from spring to summer hours!
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Back Bay Kayak Tours Birding and Wildlife cruises Horseshoe Crab Rescue Walks Guided Wildlife Viewing Horseshoe Crab Aquaculture Tours Children’s Activities Guided Shorebird Viewing Walks and more! sponsored by:
2017 Donations
Thank you! The Wetlands Institute is pleased to acknowledge all of the contributions we received in support of programs. The
following are donations greater than $250 received throughout 2017. For a complete list, visit our website at wetlandsinstitute.org/donors
$25,000 and up Davenport Family Foundation Disney Conservation Fund Estate of Anita LaPlaca * The Leff Family Founation James and Barbara Summers *
$10,000 to $24,999 Anonymous Ray and Ellen Burke * Mary Millar * PSEG Services Corporation * Craig and Donna Rothman * Hank and Julie Schellenger * Ken and Diane Watterson Jennifer Jacobs Zeigler *
$5,000 to $9,999 Jeff and Lee Alderton Avalon Flooring * The Washington Inn * Diller Fisher Diller Foundation Inc. Jim Donohue and Carol Mager * Stephen and Roseanne Duzinski Glenmede Trust Co, NA Barry and Lois Hamilton * Susan Handy * Lee and Nicky Harp * Debbie and Michael Hays * Hays Sheet Metal, Inc * High Hopes Farm of West Grove, LLC Kevin and Trish Luing John Millar and Rault Kehlor Hannah and Jim Miller * Julian and Betsy Miraglia * Jane Rakestraw * Wayne and Kay Renneisen * Chip and Nancy Roach * South Jersey Industries Sturdy Savings Bank * Summer House Design Group * Will and Jennifer Wermuth Spike Yoh, Jr. *
$2,500 to $4,999 Archer & Greiner, PC Atlantic City Electric, an Exelon Company Jack and Dorothy Berrigan Sue Binkley Tatem * Anthony and Donna Celentano * Dennis Dutton * John Fabiano Foster-Karney Foundation Fund Anne Galli * Ryan and Gwen Grabich Bob and Sally Herd * Holly Hummel * Lang Rogers Family Foundation Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
Jim and Jeannie Morris PA Lumbermens Mutual Ins. Co Bob and Josee Rich RJ Soens Group Stag & Hare The Pew Charitable Gifts Sam and JoAnn Thomas Frank Van Veenendaal Abby Woodward and Joseph Yochim
$1,000 to $2,499 7 Mile Brewery 7 Mile Publishing and Creative, LLC ABC Studios AGP Holdings, L.L.C. Anonymous Atlanticare Andrew and Dee Bilotta Andrew M. Brooks and Cassandra Naylor Brooks * Brown & Brown of New Jersey, Inc. Charlie and Wendi Chase Charles and Noreen Cheleden Tim and Rose Clay Joseph and Jeannie Colalillo * Concentus Wealth Advisors Ben and Maggie Crisman * John and Muriel Cuthbert * Rob and Christine Dehney Dr. Connie Dent * Tom and Maggie DeVita Bert DeVries * EarthShare of New Jersey * Eden Charitable Foundation * Exceptional Foods Lew and Joyce Ferguson * Dr. Loretta Finnegan * Fitzpatrick, Bongiovanni & Kelly, PC Andrew and Traci Forbes Cameron and Diane Fowler * Gail and James Kellogg Family Fund Andrew and Rosemary Georganna * Joanne Greenspun Dr. Ann Gundry Tom and Diane McMeekin Hafetz & Associates Halliday Financial Group Cole and Diane Henry * Thomas Sullivan and Bonnie Higgins * Holman Automotive Group Inc. Hub International Icona Golden Inn Terry and Gloria Ives Joanne D. Brown Foundation John Lazarich Foundation * Ed and Meredith Jones * George and Lisa Kenis Fredrick Killmeyer and Lizann McGowan-Killmeyer * Charles and Sandra Koenig * Jim and Ann Lim Michael and Teresa Mallon *
JoAnn Mandia Hank and Liz Mayer John and Anne Mazzo * Terry and Betty McCabe * Merck and Company, Inc. Stephen Miller * L.H. Moretzsohn * Moselem Springs Golf Club OceanFirst Foundation Painting By Pearce Ray and Bunny Parzych * Pennsylvania Trust Company Jim and Diane Perella * Pfizer Foundation Jim and Diane Quinn * Elizabeth Rita Tim and Cindy Roach * Ronald and Elaine Sandmeyer * Sandmeyer Steel Co. Foundation Seashore Ace * Steve and Aimee Shihadeh Scott and Gloria Smith R.J. and Sara Soens, III Tom and Judi Sprague Greg and Emily Stahl Steen Outdoor Advertising Stone Harbor Golf Club Sysco TD Bank Roy and Susan Tedesco Lenore Tedesco and Nancy Fribley * Phil and Phyllis Tedesco The Red Store Paul and Michele Thompson Len and Liz Trainor, III Samuel Vrooman and Denise Cifelli * W. J. Hand LLC Joe Watson Wawa Philip and Amy Welsh * Westside Distributors LLC Bob and Roz Williams * Wills Insurance Management, Inc Ron and Ruth Workman *
$500 to $999 7 Mile Business Community Association, Inc Harry and Pat Allex Anonymous Bob and Joyce Asher * Atlantic Capes Fisheries Inc. Pete and Bonnie Ault * Avalon Home and Landowners Assoc Avalon Supermarket, Inc Wally and Patricia Bishop * Chris and Leslie Branda * Bryn Mawr Trust Audrey Buckingham * Cape May Winery Tom Cifaloglio
Geoff Coe Cold Spring Fish and Supply Co., Inc. John and Jacqueline Connor Jim and Ann Marie Cullen Stephen, Julie and Amalia Deans John and Dottie Dewey Dog Tooth Bar & Grill Bill and Jan Dougherty * Douglas and Judy Dunhour Bret and Celeste Dunlap Phil and Karen Earley I.S. and Tita Eberly * Robert Neborak and Therese Esperdy Heather Evans Ritson and Julie Ferguson Joe and Donna Ferrier Rod and Pam Gagne Jim and Mantura Gallagher Joan Galli * Robert and Mary Garrett * Barry and Peggy Grass * Vishal Grover Rob and Lisa Hamilton Harbor Outfitters Mary Louise Hartman Michael and Ann Henahan * Bonnie Bell Jack * Joseph Jehl Linda Keil * Kimmel Center, Inc David and Teri Kratz * Lambertville Station Joseph and Nadine Lee Lund’s Fisheries Inc Steward Maines, III Mann Center for Performing Arts Joseph and Kathy Mattos * Dave and Val McClung Bill and Janis McCracken * McMahon Insurance Agency Inc. Andy and Lynn Moceri Stephen Mottola Tony and Victoria Ostrander Davis Pearson * Tony and Mary Petrick * Patricia Procopio Vickie Rosskam Catherine Ruhling Anil Sahukar and Ellen Blair * Poppi’s Pizzeria Robert and DiDi Scott Seashore Signs Skimmer Tours, LLC Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce Jack Stoner, Jr. * Walter and Wendy Surdam Robert and Susan Tafel * The Reeds at Shelter Haven Thrivent Financial for Lutherans * Ashley and Robert Tobin John and Susan Willett Joanne Willis * Fred and Carolyn Wood * Yacht Club Of Stone Harbor
$250 to $499 Air Products Matching Gifts Program
Thomas and Kecia Lee and Cailey Cammarata Kimberly Weil and Hector Negroni * John Flynn and Kathe Hocevar John Fahnestock and Martha Heller * Dan Fruend and the CBU Insidesales.com Team Clifford and Colette Anzilotti Scott and Stacy Arra * David and Janet Atkinson * BC Inc Jonathon and Kristin Beatty Pat Begley Eugene and Joann Bissell Christopher and Patricia Brown Margaret “Kenny” Brown * Jim and Ali Bruder Jr. Bob and Linda Bugden Ray and Cathy Buttenbaum Gregory and Regina Carolan Stephen Chase Clarke’s Sunset Market Brian and Julie Clements Teresa Cunningham Russell and Jessica Deighton Patti DiMarco Robert and Kate Doms Barbara Eckhardt * Louis and Nina Eni Lisa Ferguson Alan and Michele Ferner * Donna and Jack Ferraioli Michael and Faith Fiocco Terry and Lynn Fortino Jeffrey and Bobbi Foster Stephen Frank Benjamin and Stephanie Frick * Bill and Linda Furge Garden Greenhouse and Nursery Glenn Insurance * John and Suzanne Glomb Megan and David Gorelick Henry and Marion Gorelick * Rick and Lynn Grimaldi Stephen and Mary Ann Gring * Greg and Debbie Hamilton Catherine Hammer Graysha Harris * Peter Kelly and Heidi Setz-Kelly * Charles and Judy Heuisler * Doug and June Heun Harry and Louise Hill * Historic Cold Spring Village Roger and Jennifer Holland Julie Horowitz Josie Hueber * Donald Hurley Mary Beth Hurley * IBM International Foundation Ken and Barbara Johnston * Quincy and Nori Jones * David Juras Bill and Mary Kay Robert and Jayne Keith * Bob and Maryann Kelly Alyson Kennedy Larry and Bonnie Kratzer
Laura Kunewa Tom and Candy Kurlak Carol Lane * Gregory Lane Louis and Julie Linquata Georgina and Bill Lynam Dan and Rebecca Magee Andy and Roxanne Majka Kathleen Makowski Joe and Debbie May Leonard and Helena Mazur * John and Lisa McNichol Julie Mealo Nicole Melchiorre John and Nancy Michalski * Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities Morey’s Piers Larry and Debbie Morier Nev-R-Enuf Sportfishing Greg and Linda Osberg Tim and Marianne O’Shaughnessy * Fay Oxenreider * Bernadette Park Wayne and Anne Parker * David and Joan Partridge Deborah Payson James and Barbara Penders * Virginia Phillips * David and Nancy Phillips Charles Raffaele Ellen Raffaele Rebecca Robinson-Brown Ferd and Molly Sauereisen * John and Marcia Scheflen Andrea Shoap Shoprite of Hunterdon County, Inc. Eileen Smalfus * Stone Harbor Elementary School Stone Harbor Surf and Paddle Strathmere Fishing & Environmental Club David and Regina Surdam John Swanson Susan and Tim Terranova Bud and Claire Thalman * The George and Martha Hodges Family Foundation * The Miss Avalon and The Avalon Lady The Philadelphia Orchestra Charlie and Sherry Tomlinson * Blair and Candis Trogner Vincent and Patricia Trosino John and Kathy Tunnell * Union League of Philadelphia Bob and Jean Vogel Kenneth and Carol Walck * Chuck and Carol Walsh * William and Kerry Wendel Windrift Resort Hotel Woodmere Art Museum
* Loyalty Society
Herbert Mills Legacy Society
For a more complete list, visit our website at wetlandsinstitute.org/donors
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Views from theTower Summer 2018 registration is here! If your child loves nature, the outdoors, and the salt life this is the summer adventure for them. Spaces fill up quickly, so register today! For at children ages 5-13, Inst ute programs are e Wetlands held weekly from June 27 – August 22, 2018 and include field trips and beach days. Children age 4 can enjoy special programs during the weeks of June 27, July 9, July 23, August 6 and August 20, 2018. For complete details, including theme descriptions, pricing and to download a registration packet, please visit our website at wetlandsinstitute.org
June 27-29 Solar, Polar, Fire and Ice
July 9-13
July 2-6 Explore the Shore: Beneath the Shell
Get in Shape: Structures in Nature
July 16-20 Marine Micro Macro: Lifestyles of the Wet and Tidal
July 23-27 Nature of Night
July 30-Aug. 3 Tagged, You’re It!
Aug. 6-10 Herps and Terps
Aug. 13-17 Common Ground
Aug. 20-22 Safari in the Saltmarsh