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SPRING 2020 | VOLUME 48 | NO. 1
Facing the Winds of Change by Devin Griffiths These days, there's a change in the air. It carries the breath of spring and the promise of warmth, evening light, and renewal. There’s something else, though, and for many it fills the air with a sense of electric anticipation: Spring migration is almost upon us. Birders everywhere are gearing up for one of nature’s great spectacles as millions of migrants set off on their epic journeys—a flood of birds bound for points north. And when this feathered wave breaks, there’s no better place to be than in Cape May. Cape May’s status among birders is legendary, and for good reason. Sitting squarely in the heart of the Atlantic Flyway, Cape May is a bird magnet. This 10,000-mile long migratory superhighway connects the Canadian Arctic to Tierra
Atlantic Flyway
del Fuego at the extreme end of South America, and boasts some of the most productive ecosystems in the western hemisphere. Millions of birds migrate along this flyway twice a year, every year. Some, like the Red Knot, traverse its full
extent, while others move much shorter distances. The Delaware Bay also plays a role in drawing migrants in, presenting north- and southbound birds with a migratory hurdle. Northbound birds crossing it in spring come to rest at the first land they see—Cape May, at the tip of the New Jersey peninsula. Here, ravenous and exhausted, they refuel and recover. Birds traveling south interrupt their journeys here to gain strength and rebuild fat supplies, waiting for favorable weather conditions to make the crossing and continue on their way. This combination of location and geography makes Cape May a critical stopover. Countless numbers of migrants representing hundreds of species—warblers, raptors, herons, swallows, waterfowl, shorebirds, and others—all descend on the area to rest and feed. There’s a third factor at play that contributes to Cape May’s biannual avian spectacle. It’s largely responsible for the remarkable density of birds one can find here during migration, but is a bit sobering: habitat loss. Development, recreational use, and the impacts of climate change are dramatically altering the area’s wild lands, leaving less room for the birds that rely on them for shelter and sustenance, and changing the makeup of the habitat that remains. This concentrates more birds into less space, making them more visible but affecting their long-term survival. For birds dealing with the trials of migration, this poses yet another challenge. It has a more pronounced effect, though, on the birds for whom Cape May is the final stop on the migratory journey. Increasing development and sea level rise threaten habitat that breeding birds need to nest and raise their young, putting some of our most familiar birds at risk. The American Black Duck, Eastern Meadowlark, Black Skimmer, American Oystercatcher, Scarlet
Tanager, and American Kestrel are all in danger of moderate to severe impact. Even the ubiquitous Laughing Gull isn’t immune: repeated nest-site flooding is causing declines in this common bird. And if we continue on our current trend, most climate projections show the American Goldfinch losing much, if not all, of its breeding habitat. If nothing changes, New Jersey’s state bird could disappear.
American Goldfinch
It was concern for situations like this that drove Herbert Mills more than 50 years ago. He knew that unchecked development would devour South Jersey’s salt marshes, and he took action to protect them. Now, the need for protection is greater than ever. Salt marshes, grasslands, shorelines, and forests—and all the creatures who depend on them for survival—are all at risk from changes largely wrought by us. And it’s up to us once again to defend them. We all have a choice: we can take bold steps now to secure a safe haven for our wild spaces and all who depend on them, or we can look back with regret for the actions we didn’t take. The challenges we face are great, but together we will overcome them. All we need is a clear vision, the drive to see it through, and the wisdom to pass it on.
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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 John Flynn, Secretary Jeffrey Alderton Raymond Burke, III Timothy Jon Clay, D.M.D Michael Craig John Cuthbert Roberta DeVries James Donohue Lois Hamilton
Trish Luing Mary Millar Wayne Renneisen Donna Rothman Hank Schellenger Amy Welsh William Wermuth
Staff Leadership
Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director Dr. Lisa Ferguson, Director of Research and Conservation Bonnie Girard, Director of Finance and Administration Brooke Knapick, Director of Educational Program Development
Research & Conservation Samantha Collins, Research Scientist Brittany Morey, Research Associate Brian Williamson, Research Scientist
Education
Danielle Meeker, Aquarist/ Environmental Educator Erin Rawls, Outreach Coordinator Sue Slotterback, Environmental Educator
Administration
Terrie Campbell, Financial Admin. Assistant Jeff Dix, Maintenance Technician Kimberly Dmytro, Tidepool Shop Christina Faulk, Administrative Assistant Devin Griffiths, Marketing and Communications Specialist Stephanie Stroble, Front Desk Receptionist/ Admissions Coordinator Jamie Warner, Manager of Advancement Dale Watson, Gardener
Visit Us Hours: Until May 18, open Saturday and Sunday 9:30 to 4:30. May 18 - September 21, open daily with special evening hours until 7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from June 23 to September 3. 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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It’s 2020, and we’re kicking off another great year at the Institute. We had so much to celebrate in 2019, our 50th Anniversary. It was a wonderful year when we all took time to learn more about our history and reconnect with old friends who make up the fabric of this great organization. I continue to be both proud and humbled by the responsibility of carrying on the great legacy set into motion by all those before us. Last year, we celebrated Herb Mills’ vision and its execution, and now we look forward to the next 50 years. The year 2020 comes with many clichés about clarity of vision, but for The Wetlands Institute there is even more to it. With the dawn of this new decade, The Wetlands Institute is now fifty plus one and it’s time to embark on executing our vision for the future – a vision that addresses current, modern issues while remaining true to our core values. As you know, we MAKE NO SMALL PLANS, and in the past few years, we have undertaken crucial programs to address the significant stresses that rising seas are putting on our marshes and the wildlife that depend on them. We are working to build resiliency into the marsh, and also into our facilities that support our conservation, education and outreach work. The importance and impact of our efforts are growing at a remarkable rate. This focus on resilience will be at the core of our research and conservation programs for the foreseeable future, and the outcomes
will greatly affect all that we hold dear. Last year, we launched an endowment campaign to celebrate our anniversary, but the larger – and perhaps more important – reason was to build the resources we need to execute our vision for the next fifty years. As I write this article, we are midway through the endowment campaign and the support for the Institute and our mission has been remarkable. Thus far, we have raised more than $3.3 million with funds split nearly evenly between general endowment support for operations and special projects. We can already feel the impact of this generosity. We have been able to start new initiatives like upgrades to the aquarium, enhanced mentoring for undergraduate interns, and the monitoring of additional species of coastal birds. Although new, these projects support our core mission by allowing us to steward coastal resources, train tomorrow’s environmental professionals, and inspire a new generation to fill our shoes one day. We have accomplished a lot in our first 50 years, but there is more to do to achieve our goals. Core programs remain in need of support, including the diamondback terrapin conservation program, environmental education programs, and our facilities. If you would like to learn how you can help, please contact me. My door is always open.
From Salt Marshes to Sandy Beaches: A Welcome Back Home by Danielle Meeker and implement a project that was both personally and institutionally beneficial, while also honing the skills necessary to create successful education programs or initiatives. I was so proud to be an Environmental Education Intern because, in addition to learning from all of the staff, I was given the opportunity to share and interpret our beautiful landscape for all visitors to appreciate.
With fond memories of being an Environmental Education Intern at The Wetlands Institute (TWI), it is with much excitement and fulfillment that I take on my new permanent role as Aquarist/ Environmental Educator. As a longtime summer resident of Wildwood, interning at TWI combined my emerging passion for both Environmental Education and Marine Science and was a perfect fit for me. During my internship, I was able to develop
the Georgia Sea Turtle Center providing wildlife rehabilitation to various chelonian, reptilian, and avian species. After working seasonally for some time, and with a desire to be closer to family, I began looking for opportunities back in the Northeast. My career journey took me from salt marshes to sandy beaches and, ultimately, back into the familiar and welcoming hands of The Wetlands Institute. It is good to be home.
After my summer at TWI, I went on to graduate magna cum laude from Christopher Newport University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minors in both Chemistry and Leadership Studies. Leveraging my academic achievements and internship experience, I worked at The Virginia Living Museum in the Aquariums Department and at Bald Head Island Conservancy working for their Sea Turtle Protection Program. Most recently, I completed a service term working as a Husbandry AmeriCorps Member for
More in Store for the Aquarium by Danielle Meeker Home to some incredible creatures, the Aquarium is an ever evolving and changing place. As Aquarist, it is my responsibility to provide our animals with the best possible care. Often times, the quality of animal husbandry is dependent on equipment. In the past few months, with the use of newly received endowment funds from the Wermuth Family, we have made several enhancements behind the scenes in our Aquarium, replacing ailing or failed equipment. These improvements included the installation of three industrial strength saltwater pumps, a professional
Striped Burrfish
grade protein skimmer, and eleven smaller mechanical filters. In addition to supporting the professional appearance of our tanks, these crucial changes have also improved water quality and elevated the level of husbandry we provide.
Mantis Shrimp
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working to create a complementary display showcasing the impact of climate change on corals. With spring on its way, we are looking forward to warmer waters, and adding some new critters, particularly those inherently lovable ones that people of all ages cannot help but admire. These familiar additions will join some of our already beloved displays featuring our always inquisitive striped burrfish, our secretive golden lobster, and a whole host of fish and invertebrates that help put into perspective the diversity of our salt marsh and ocean. Stay tuned‌ I am so excited to share what changes and improvements we have in store for the Aquarium!
In the public Aquarium space we have installed a new poster series highlighting climate change, its impact on New Jersey, and how individuals can help. We're also Oyster Toadfish
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New Jersey Audubon’s World Series of Birding These days there’s more than just warmth in the air. There’s excitement, there’s a sense of anticipation. And very soon, there will be birds. Spring migration is almost upon us. The birds are coming—and when they get here, The Marshketeers will be ready. That’s right, the intrepid team of dedicated TWI staffers is coming together once again to take part in the annual World Series of Birding to raise money for bird conservation. The Marshketeers first entered this 24-hour birding marathon in 1992, and have participated every year since—and on May 9, 2020, we’ll be excited to carry on the tradition. In 2019, we birded from a single location—the Institute’s tower, tallying 73 species. This year, The Marshketeers are hitting the road to visit our favorite spots throughout Cape May County and supercharge our efforts to fund bird conservation. As with past years, we’ll be on the lookout for our Bonus Bird, the Eastern Kingbird. This is an important fund-raising event, and the need for conservation is greater than ever. Can we count on you? Proceeds go directly to supporting critical coastal bird research and conservation work here at the Institute. Last year, The Marshketeers raised more than $4500 for our coastal bird studies program. There are several ways to support us:
1. Pledge an amount per bird species identified, and mail your contribution after the results are in.
2. Contribute a fixed amount to send in right away.
3. Offer an additional pledge based on whether we find this year’s Bonus Bird, the Eastern Kingbird.
Help support coastal bird conservation programs by supporting the 2020 Marshketeers. Call 609-368-1211 or visit wetlandsinstitute.org/ wsob to download a printable pledge form or to make your donation online.
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Back Bay Kayak Tours Birding and Wildlife cruises Horseshoe Crab Rescue Walks Guided Wildlife Viewing Children’s Activities Guided Shorebird Viewing Walks and more! sponsored by:
Spring Happenings As the cold recedes and the flowers bloom, The Wetlands Institute will be open daily starting May 18, 2020. Unless otherwise stated, all activities are free with admission and occur onsite at The Wetlands Institute. Questions? Please call us at 609-368-1211.
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 burrfish 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 22, 2020. 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!
Tidepool Shop This spring, we're featuring a new artist in the Tidepool Shop. Laura Birnbohm creates educational and thoughtprovoking artwork, highlighting her love for the ocean and all of its inhabitants. The ocean is a magnificent place but greatly misunderstood. Through the
use of acrylics and watercolors she explores the beauty that she sees and cherishes. With each purchase, Laura allows others to help preserve this vision by donating part of the proceeds to marine conservation efforts.
Books to inspire The best bird and wildlife books enchant and inspire people to protect and conserve the natural world. The more artful illustrations invite us to be moved by the beauty of a particular bird, flower or bug.
While some guide books offer hyper-realistic illustrations or photographs, these books will be enjoyed for the sheer love of texture and color and insights into the marvelous world of feather, scale, wing, and shell.
Our book and gift shop is open every weekend until May 18 and daily from May 18 to September 21. Hours are the same as our general admissions hours (see page 2). Can’t visit us? Give us a call or shop online at tidepool-shop.myshopify.com. We will ship your purchase anywhere in the United States.
Our 2020 Institutional Sponsors
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2019 Donations In addition to vital support through memberships, The Wetlands Institute relies on grants, bequests, and other gifts to support our programs. The following are donations greater than $300 received throughout 2019. We strive for accuracy in all we do, but if we made an error in the listing, please contact us so we can correct our records.
$100,000 and up The Larry L. Luing Family Foundation Jim and Jeannie Morris Sam and JoAnn Thomas
$50,000 to $99,999 Ray and Ellen Burke * Bill and Rosemary Hankowsky High Hopes Farm of West Grove, LLC The Leff Family Foundation Quest for the Best Foundation Will and Jennifer Wermuth Jennifer (Jacobs) Zeigler *
$25,000 to $49,999 Davenport Family Foundation Roberta DeVries* Disney Conservation Fund Jim Donohue and Carol Mager * Barry and Lois Hamilton* Kevin and Trisha Luing Mary Millar * Ørsted Craig and Donna Rothman* Hank and Julie Schellenger * Ward Family Foundation Philip and Amy Welsh* Harold Yoh, Jr.*
$10,000 to $24,999 Jeffrey H. and Lee Alderton Anne Galli* Michael and Deborah Hays* Holman Automotive Group, Inc. Terry and Betty McCabe* Julian and Betsy Miraglia* Reilly Property Holdings, LLC Wayne and Kay Renneisen* Nancy Roberts Steve and Anne Simms Peter and Patti Stokes Barbara and James Summers* Samuel Vrooman and Denise Cifelli* Ken and Diane Watterson
$5,000 to $9,999 Avalon Flooring* Boscia Family Foundation Joseph and Jeannie Colalillo*
Michael Craig* Diller Foundation, Inc. Joan Galli* Bruce and Janet Gelsinger Glenmede Trust Co, NA Susan Handy * Lee and Nicky Harp* Bonnie Higgins and Thomas Sullivan* John Lazarich Foundation * Tom and Candy Kurlak Margaret McAllister and Erik Hirsch John Millar and Rault Kehlor Jim and Hannah Miller* Stephen Mottola New Jersey Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership The Pew Charitable Gifts RJ Soens Group Charles and Nancy Roach* Laurene and Bill Ryan Ronald and Elaine Sandmeyer* Sturdy Savings Bank* Jeri Svanda Twirl Toy Shop The Washington Inn*
$2,500 to $4,999 Thomas and Pamela Allingham Archer Law Anne Bazik Marie Boylan Charlie and Wendi Chase Timothy and Rosemary Clay Tom and Maggie DeVita Dennis Dutton* Greg and Lori English John Flynn and Kathe Hocevar * Cameron and Diane Fowler* Glenn Insurance* Holly Hummel Jeff and Dana Kee The Koenig Family Charitable Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation Lang Rogers Family Foundation Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC Bill and Anita McMahon* Marion Monteverdi Roberts and Bob Roberts
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PSEG Services Corporation* Jane Rakestraw* Bob and Josee Rich Springers Homemade Ice Cream Greg and Emily Stahl Glenna Stewart* Summer House Design Group* John and Amy Swanson Roy and Susan Tedesco Roz Williams* Donnie and Gina Zabinski
$1,000 to $2,499 7 Mile Publishing and Creative, LLC AGP Holdings, LLC Avalon Honda The Boland Investment Group of RBC Wealth Management Andy, Sana, and Stewart Brooks* Brown & Brown of New Jersey, Inc. Bryn Mawr Trust Cape Regional Health System Richard and Angela Clark Concentus Wealth Advisors Crest Savings Bank Maggie Crisman* Rob and Christine Dehney John and Dottie Dewey I.S. and Tita Eberly* Jim and Nancy Faulk Lew and Joyce Ferguson* Michael and Faith Fiocco Fitzpatrick, Bongiovanni & Kelly, PC* Terry and Lynn Fortino Foster-Karney Foundation Fund Jim and Mantura Gallagher Green Construction Co., LLC Tom and Mary Grein Rick and Lynn Grimaldi Stephen and Mary Ann Gring* Hafetz & Associates Halliday Financial Group Greg and Debbie Hamilton Rob and Lisa Hamilton Harbor Outfitters Hays Sheet Metal, Inc.* Cole and Diane Henry* Harry and Louise Hill* ICONA Avalon Joanne D. Brown Foundation
Linda Keil* Rick and Lizann Killmeyer* Jennifer Liquori M&T Bank Dan and Rebecca Magee Michael and Teresa Mallon* John Mazzo* Steve Miller* Thomas and Lisa Monk Moselem Springs Golf Club OceanFirst Foundation Donald and Joan Parlee* Pennsylvania Trust Company Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Liz Rita Tim and Cindy Roach* Vickie Rosskam Chris and Dawn Ryan Sandmeyer Steel Co. Foundation Scarborough Marine Group Diane Schiereck Richard Schmollinger Robert and DiDi Scott Skimmer Tours, LLC Sysco Lenore Tedesco and Nancy Fribley Mark and Mary Van Kooy Virginia F.C. Batchelder Foundation Wawa Westside Distributors, LLC Wills Insurance Management, Inc.
$500 to $999 1st Bank of Sea Isle City 7 Mile Business Community Association, Inc. John Aglialoro and Joan Carter Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc. Atlantic City Electric, an Exelon Company Pete and Bonnie Ault* Avalon Home and Landowners Association Avalon Super Market Bank of America Matching Gift and Employee Giving Drew and Dee Bilotta Wally and Patty Bishop* Sharon Bojcik Larry and Cindy Borger Audrey Buckingham*
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$500 to $999 (cont.) Joe and Lori Captain Marc and Lauren Carpenter Charadriiformes Taxon Advisory Group Tom Cifaloglio Roland and Marge Corson* Terrie Cwik* Bill and Hilary Dahms* Russell and Jessica Deighton Thomas Diedrich Anthony DiMarco Paul and Anne Disdier and Family* Robert and Kate Doms Bill and Jan Dougherty* EarthShare of New Jersey* Therese Esperdy and Robert Neborak Ritson and Julie Ferguson Shore Physicians Group Hans Francke* Stephen Frank Jack and Jennifer Gensemer Bob and Bonnie Girard* Chris and Kathy Gubanich* James and Kathy Healy Michael and Ann Henahan* Donald and Joann Hurley IOU Foundation Lynne Ives* Bob and Tracey Ivey Joseph and Jeanne Jehl The Jennifer Foundation Peter and Kathleen Jespersen Jessie Creek Winery Katie Kaplun Bill and Kimberly Kirkpatrick Kelly Kleinhandler Larry and Bonnie Kratzer Laura Kunewa
Ann Leahy and Paul Greer Hillary Leonard Claude and Joanne Limoges Lobster House/Cold Spring Fisheries Lund’s Fisheries, Inc. Dave and Val McClung McMahon Insurance Agency, Inc. John and Lisa McNichol Julie Mealo* Stuart Miller Andy and Lynn Moceri Mudhen Brewing Company North American Sea Glass Association Fay Oxenreider Ray and Bunny Parzych* Evelyn Rider* Rick and Sallie Robinson Catherine Ruhling Dawn and Paul Sandquist The Shore Club Charlene Smith* Tim and Kristen Stout* Susan and Tim Terranova Paul and Michele Thompson Ashley and Robert Tobin* Charlie and Sherry Tomlinson* Joseph and Elaine Watson Larry Wehr* John and Susan Willett Laura Wilson and Mark Menting Fred and Carolyn Wood* Ron and Ruth Workman* Robert and Bernice Wysocki Brett and Jenna Yeager
$300 to $499 Lee and Jim Amigh* Brad Baum
2019 Endowment Campaign Program Support
Herbert Mills Legacy Society
* Loyalty Society
In Honor of Donald and Mary Burns Cape May-Lewes Ferry Sandra Clapham Marge Corson Aveline Elora Fielder Family Courtney Hamilton Lois and Barry Hamilton Ron and Nancy Kovatis
Lindsey Baynard Lorraine Benedict Berwind Corporation Blooms Florist* Café Loren Cape May Winery David and Ruth Capuzzi The Carroll Villa Hotel and The Mad Batter Restaurant Chemglass Life Sciences, LLC Phil and Jean Dahlen* Christina Deaver Joseph and April Denny* Rick Fehling Michele Ferner* William and Sherry Flippen Richard S. Frank* Benjamin and Stephanie Frick* Rod and Pam Gagne Robert and Mary Garrett* Andy and Rosemary Georganna* Haddonfield Memorial High School Hafetz Family Foundation Carol Haynes and John Ounsworth William and Louise Heilig Bill and Linda Hernandez Jennifer Holland Bill and Diane Hough Helen Hovdesven Bonnie Jack* Jack’s Shack Jackson Family Wines Quincy and Nori Jones* Bernie and Jo Kelley* Stephen and Veronica Kepchar* Ted and Sandy Kestner, Jr. Helen Kushla Phyllis Lowe* Georgina and Bill Lynam
Leonard and Helena Mazur* Thomas and Georgianna Melzer David and Eileen Merlin Reese and Phyllis Moore Jerry and Michelle Mulkeen* Network for Good Nev-R-Enuf Sportfishing Chuck Newcomer Kathleen O’Dea and Larry Grim Davis Pearson* The Red Store Mike and Jane Rice Joe and Leslie Schneid Heidi Setz-Kelly and Peter Kelly* Shoprite of Hunterdon County, Inc. Jillian Simons Eileen Smalfus* John and Patti Staley* Melanie Stein Stone Harbor Golf Club Strathmere Fishing & Environmental Club Phyllis Tedesco Bud and Claire Thalman* Miles and Judy Truesdell* Janet Tucker Union League of Philadelphia Norm and Suzy Veasey* Michael and Mari Veneziano* Chuck and Carol Walsh* Charles and Linda Whitman* Wild Images Florida* Robert and Connie Wittig Terry and Judi Wochok Nancy Wood* Yacht Club Of Stone Harbor P.J. and Erin Yeatman and Family
For a more complete list, visit wetlandsinstitute.org/donors
In Memory of Marmee Lowe Ann McElhatton Jennifer and David Pisani Doris Raker Sebastian Scott Craig Steeneck Vincent Trosino, Sr. Charles Whitman
Marino Bertini Claire Clark Amy Beth Crisman Benton Crisman Tori and Ali Duzinski Don Erich John Finamore Joan Fitzgerald Hetty Francke Conall Gallagher Emily Goldner
Margaret Goodwin Kathleen Helm Betsy Henry Flora Jespersen Winfield Joy, Sr. Patricia Lytle Dr. Michael “Jack” McAndrew John D. Ohls Betty O’Toole Joyce T. Papaycik
Bridget Bachmann Park Charles and Gail Poliero Diana Regan Anna Miniquez Stadtmuller Philip Tedesco John Thorn Dr. Virginia Tiger Marn Weld
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As a conservation organization, we have a special responsibility to address the global challenges of climate change and sustainability. We are committed to minimizing environmental impacts in all aspects of our operations. Visit our website at wetlandsinstitute.org/about-us/ sustainability/ for more on our sustainability initiatives.
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Summer 2020 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 July 1–August 26, 2020 and include field trips and beach days. Children age 4 can enjoy special programs during the weeks of July 1, July 13, July 27, August 10 and August 24, 2020. For complete details, including theme descriptions, pricing, and to download a registration packet, please visit our website at wetlandsinstitute.org
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