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Our Managed Beaches by Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director provide protection during storms. There are some ancillary benefits to wildlife, but there are also negative impacts as well.
Storm-ravaged beach, 2/1/2021
The interface between land and sea is a magical place and the lure of the coast is undeniably strong. There are volumes of research out there seeking to prove that as humans, we have an innate draw to the sea. For so many of us, we don’t need proof. The beach is our happy place. It’s a place of wonderful memories and the provider of calm moments. It has also rapidly become something much more, and perhaps we are trying to make it more than was ever intended. The beach system is a keystone of the shore economy and something we now desperately rely upon, and the beach and dune complex provides critical protection to our communities. To meet these two needs, we have set upon a course of engineering our shorelines to provide maximum benefit for recreation and to
Beaches are full of energy, and when you spend time at the beach, it’s easy to notice the dramatic changes that constantly take place. They have a seasonal rhythm that adds to their mystique, but they are also on a trajectory of change being driven by both the human engineering of the beach and Mother Nature’s will. It is this interplay of natural and artificial manipulation that now dominates our coastal story. Beach replenishment is a way of life for coastal communities, and Seven Mile Island is no different. However, engineered beaches are built to be broad and flat, shaped very differently than what Mother Nature would create. The flat beach is designed to be higher and the dunes much wider in an effort to provide resilience. This design does provide resilience, but it does so on a relatively short-term basis. The big variable of our ever-changing beaches is sea level. Beaches are markers of sea level, and tides rise and fall around this central point. Sea level is not a constant, though. It has risen nearly 11/2 feet since the early 1900s and almost 7 inches since the 1980s – and
it continues to rise at ever accelerating rates. Natural beaches respond to sea level rise by moving westward to higher ground to reestablish themselves relative to that new sea level. When we built our communities, we set a fixed line with the beach to the east of the dunes and the town to the west – and we hold the beach in place. Because we don’t allow the beach to move to higher ground, with each storm, the beach system erodes. When storm energy has time to reorganize the beach to a configuration that matches current sea level and energy, it does. Thus, we find ourselves in a cycle where we have significant storm-driven beach erosion followed by repetitive beach replenishment projects. Engineered beaches have become a fact of life for our communities, and we rely on this as a coastal protection strategy. It’s an expensive strategy, and as sea levels continue to rise at accelerating rates, and as both the frequency and intensity of coastal storms increases, we should expect that the replenishment cycle will become shorter and the costs will increase. We have set ourselves on a course of neverending beach construction followed by erosion. This is now a necessity of island life, and strong communities are planning for these costs.
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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.
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 John Cuthbert Roberta DeVries James Donohue Trish Luing Margaret McAllister John Millar
Jeannie Morris Wayne Renneisen Donna Rothman Hank Schellenger Jon Tullis Amy Welsh William Wermuth Francis J. White III
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
Development & Communications Kristen Egan, Development Manager Devin Griffiths, Marketing and Communications Specialist Rae Griffiths, Office Assistant
Administration
Terrie Campbell, Financial Admin. Assistant Jeff Dix, Maintenance Technician Kimberly Dmytro, Tidepool Shop Lori Sockriter, Administrative Assistant Stephanie Stroble, Front Desk Receptionist/ Admissions Coordinator
Visit Us Hours: Until May 24, open Saturday and Sunday 9:30 to 4:30. May 24 - September 20, open daily with special evening hours until 7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from June 21 to September 6. General Admission: Members: Free. Non-members: $8 Adults, $6 Children 3-12.
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Marsh Musings Looking Forward With Purpose and Hope by Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director With winter drawing to a close and the promise of spring on the horizon, 2021 is rapidly coming into focus. As an organization, we are faced again with a complex landscape of external factors that will shape day-to-day operations and our future planning. I have come to think of 2020 as a reactive year. It was the year that happened to us. In hindsight, we spent the year largely playing defense. We responded as well as we could, on as many levels as possible, and almost always at the same time. Unprecedented is a word I will retire from my vocabulary, but its place in 2020 is undeniable. It really means that our tool kits were not well suited for the situations that we all faced. In spite of 2020’s many challenges, we navigated those choppy waters of constant uncertainty and we did it with poise and strength, clear vision and leadership. Inspired by the ways people of all ages reconnected with the natural world, our team worked harder and with greater purpose in our efforts promoting appreciation, understanding and stewardship of our wetlands and coastal ecosystem. We stayed nimble, listened to trusted friends, remained true to our mission, protected our staff, and focused on core programs. And we are OK. The support from you, our extended family, made all the difference and helped carry us through. You made a difference.
Now it’s time to move beyond simply operating in a transformed organizational landscape and move forward to recovery - and the team at The Wetlands Institute has again rolled up our sleeves and are taking on 2021 with purpose and hope. Our educators have reimagined science discovery to provide engaging experiences for kids in a virtual weary world. We’ve modified our visitor programs to give you an opportunity to stay connected or reconnect to nature’s soothing yet vibrant energy. Research and conservation programs have been revamped to allow staff to continue their life-saving work, protect the most sensitive species of this coastal ecosystem, and forge ahead to make critical contributions in the fight to preserve and protect our marshes for future generations. I have no doubt that 2021 will continue to be a challenge and we will face many difficult decisions. I know program revenues will feel an impact, but I also know that we have the ability, the drive, and the resilience to excel. With you all at our side and on our team, we continue to Make No Small Plans, and it will once again make all the difference. In 2020, we reacted. In 2021, we will again move forward with vision, conviction, and hope. As always, I welcome your thoughts, your wisdom, and your ideas.
The Synergy of Philanthropy by Kristen Egan, Development Manager strategic financial strengthen us.
Barbara and Jim Summers have embraced The Wetlands Institute’s mantra of “we make no small plans”. This mantra and vision for the future has inspired their transformative support over many years to the Institute – support that makes bigger plans possible. While spending many summers together in Avalon and Stone Harbor, Barbara enjoyed bringing their grandchildren to TWI and was impressed with the educational experience they received. Since then, Barbara and Jim have been catalysts for giving back with their time and talent, while providing foundational financial support to build a dedicated team to help carry our vision forward. Through Barbara’s deepening involvement with us as a volunteer and board member, Jim became inspired by the Institute’s direction and provided
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Supporting The Wetlands Institute provides the opportunity to impact three areas at the heart of Barbara and Jim’s philanthropy – education, environmental conservation, and research. Even more powerful is the way they have connected their philanthropic passions. Through their support and leadership at Cornerstone Christian Academy and Susquehanna University, they have linked students at these institutions to TWI, expanding our reach in educating students on the value of the wetlands and coastal ecosystems. “We are gratified by helping and seeing students’ progress. It is really meaningful to us,” they said. The Summers’s contribution to the endowment campaign underpins our efforts to provide a more robust internship program and broadens our efforts in environmental education and research, while their support of educational scholarship programs makes learning accessible to underserved schools. Barbara and Jim currently reside in Florida with their dog Bentley and look forward to returning to Avalon this summer to reconnect with their daughters and grandchildren. We look forward to seeing them too!
Barbara and Jim Summers Environmental Education Scholarship Fund The Wetlands Institute is happy to announce an open application period for schools to apply to receive all-expenses-paid scholarships to participate in either virtual or inperson field trip programs with The Wetlands Institute this spring or autumn 2021. Eligibility for the scholarship program is open to all schools, nationwide, who demonstrate a high
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financial and/or student need, with schools in Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Atlantic, Burlington, and Ocean Counties receiving priority. Apply today! Applications and complete eligibility information available on our website at: wetlandsinstitute.org/education/ scholarship-opportunities/.
Welcome to the Team! Meet Kristen Egan Kristen Egan leads the Development team and is responsible for the strategic oversight and implementation of the Institute’s fundraising and donor stewardship programs. Kristen joined the Wetlands Institute family in March 2021 and is excited to return to the area. Kristen spent summers in Avalon and Stone Harbor and is passionate about the coastal community and helping to raise awareness of the Institute’s mission.
Meet Rae Griffiths
Rae Griffiths started at the Institute in the summer of 2020, welcoming visitors as part of the front desk team. She began supporting office operations shortly after and now works closely with Kristen on the Development team assisting with donor database maintenance, maintaining memberships, and communicating with the Institute’s friends and supporters.
Meet Lori Sockriter Lori joined The Wetlands Institute staff in March, 2021 and got right to work. She is responsible for providing administrative support to Institute operations and managing visitor services and front desk staffing. She also coordinates the Institute’s volunteer programs and assists with special event planning and facilities rentals.
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New Jersey Audubon’s World Series of Birding The days are getting longer and winter has finally loosened its icy grip, ceding ground to spring's rebirth. The warming air holds growing excitement and anticipation; along with the onset of more pleasant weather, it carries with it the promise of birds. Spring migration is upon us. The birds are coming—and The Marshketeers are ready. That’s right, the intrepid team of dedicated TWI staffers is joining together once again to take part in New Jersey Audubon's World Series of Birding to raise money for bird conservation. After bringing home the Carbon Footprint Cup in 2020, The Marshketeers are treading lightly once again for the 2021 New Jersey Audubon World Series of Birding. On Saturday May 8, they'll be heading out on foot, bike, kayak - maybe even horseback - to identify as many bird species as they can, continuing their tradition of competing in this birding challenge and raising funds for our coastal bird conservation programs. This year, The Marshketeers are looking to repeat their 2020 Carbon Footprint Cup victory, with team members based at their own homes and exploring nearby areas - following COVID-19 restrictions and using only non-motorized transportation. Undaunted by the unseasonably cold weather, in 2020 The Marshketeers identified 132 species during a strictly carbon-neutral search. For 2021, they're setting their sights higher, giving you a greater opportunity to do good. 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. With your help, last year we raised more than $5,500 for bird conservation. There are several ways to support the team:
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 they find this year’s Bonus Bird, the Blue Grosbeak.
Help support coastal bird conservation programs and make a difference for birds by supporting The Marshketeers. Donate or pledge online at wetlandsinstitute.org/wsob, download a printable pledge form, or call and pledge your support at 609-368-1211.
The Wetlands Institute’s 6TH annual
NATIVE PLANT SALE
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Our 2021 Corporate Partners
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Birding and Wildlife cruises Horseshoe Crab Rescue Walks Guided Wildlife Viewing Guided Shorebird Viewing Walks and more! sponsored by:
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Spring Happenings As the cold recedes and the trees bud, The Wetlands Institute will be open daily starting May 24, 2021. Unless otherwise stated, all activities are free with admission and occur onsite at The Wetlands Institute. For the most up-to-date information, visit wetlandsinstitute.org/events.
Catch o’ the Day
Salt Marsh Safari 11am
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Watch our award-winning film, Secrets of the Salt Marsh, then join us outside for a brief presentation before enjoying a selfguided interpretive walk through the wetlands. Travel along the elevated walkway, down the salt marsh trail and out onto the dock overlooking Scotch Bonnet Creek.
Wednesday 12:30pm Before you come, learn all you can from our Aquarist at our Virtual Bitmoji Aquarium Teaching and Watch Tank, and then discover what’s swimming in the backbay that day as our educators get their feet wet as they drag seine or dip nets through the water to find crabs, shrimp, fish and more.
Aquarium Feeding
Creature Feature
12:30pm
12:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Watch our Virtual Aquarium Feeding and then head on over to see the animals eat live in person. We will open up feeding time so you can see the box turtles munching tomato, the terrapins chasing fiddler crabs, and the horseshoe crab gobbling shrimp.
Monday and Friday
Watch our Virtual Creature Feature online and then pop in for a visit to get up close and personal with a host of live animals including turtles, crabs, mollusks, horseshoe crabs, or the popular animals of Finding Nemo.
Seashell Sunday 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. The Wetlands Institute is closely monitoring COVID-19 developments and the guidance issued by state and local agencies, specifically as they relate to our Spring Happenings. As needed, we are planning for and adjusting our programs and operations accordingly to promote community and staff safety, both on our grounds and during our programs. When visiting us, please join us in creating a safe, enriching, and fun experience for all of our visitors by understanding our programs may be modified in accordance with this guidance. We will see you soon!
All virtual presentations are available for viewing on the Aquarium Bytes section of our Virtual Wetlands Experience portal at wetlandsinstitute.org/ aquarium-bytes.
Summer hours and activities start June 21, 2021. 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 The Tidepool Shop welcomes spring with fresh titles in our book collection and hands-on nature and science-themed children’s toys! A gaggle of geese? A murder of crows? Collective nouns are often amusing conversation starters, but what's the collective noun for a group in a virtual meet up? A zoomie of students? A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings by Matt Sewell will sort that out for us. Children’s green science toys like the build-your-own Eco-Tech Bulb,
snap-on compass, or solar print kits will inspire adventure and creativity in your, ahem, swarm of children? The beautifully illustrated Counting Birds: The Idea That Helped Save Our Feathered Friends by Heidi Stemple tells the story of the Christmas Bird Count, and is sure to inspire a lifelong love of birds. As always, your purchase at The Tidepool Shop directly supports our important work here at The Wetlands Institute - Thank You!
Our book and gift shop is open every weekend until May 24 and daily from May 24 to September 20. 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.
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2020 Donations The Wetlands Institute depends on the generosity of our donors to promote appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of coastal and wetland ecosystems. This support is pivotal in helping us sustain and expand our programs in research, conservation, and education. Thank you for partnering with us!
$50,000 to $99,999 Arctos Foundation Bill and Rosemary Hankowsky The Leff Family Foundation Margaret McAllister and Erik Hirsch Will and Jennie Wermuth
$25,000 to $49,999 Davenport Family Foundation Roberta DeVries* Barry and Lois Hamilton* Mary Millar * Ørsted Hank and Julie Schellenger * Ward Family Foundation
$10,000 to $24,999 Ray and Ellen Burke* Anne Galli* Susan Handy * Michael and Deborah Hays* The Larry L. Luing Family Foundation Jim and Jeannie Morris Harold and Nancy O'Connor PSEG Services Corporation* Wayne and Kay Renneisen* Jim and Barbara Summers* Jeri Svanda Samuel Vrooman and Denise Cifelli* Harold (Spike) Yoh, Jr.*
$5,000 to $9,999 Jeffrey H. and Lee Alderton Charlie and Wendi Chase Tim and Rose Clay Joan Galli* Glenmede Trust Co, NA Lee and Nicky Harp* High Hopes Farm of West Grove, LLC The Jennifer Corzine Foundation John Lazarich Foundation* Tom and Candy Kurlak Linda and Abe Littenberg Kevin and Trisha Luing M&T Bank John Millar and Rault Kehlor Julian and Betsy Miraglia* RJ Soens Group Chip and Nancy Roach* Sturdy Savings Bank*
Dennis Dutton* EarthShare of New Jersey* Jim and Nancy Faulk Lew and Joyce Ferguson* Fiduciary Trust International $2,500 to $4,999 Fitzpatrick, Bongiovanni & Marie Boylan and Jeffrey Freedman Kelly, PC* Kim Boylan Cameron and Diane Fowler* The David Nation/Susan Wilcox Stuart and Rhoda Friedman Family Fund Gary and Nancy Gallagher John Flynn and Kathe Hocevar * Tom and Mary Grein Glenn Insurance* Stephen and Mary Ann Gring* Lang Rogers Family Foundation Hafetz & Associates Dorothy Linvill-Neal Halliday Financial Terry and Betty McCabe* Karl Hausker and Katie McGinty Tom and Diane McMeekin Hays Sheet Metal, Inc.* Matt and Gina Mozitis Carol Hemrick Melissa Nase and Jason Horner Michael and Ann Henahan* Jim and Diane Quinn* Cole and Diane Henry* Jane Rakestraw* Andrew and Janet Tim and Cindy Roach* Ingrahm Dwyer Stone Harbor Marina The Jennifer Foundation William Studt and Susan Frey Linda Keil* John and Amy Swanson Dan and Rebecca Magee Roy and Susan Tedesco Michael and Teresa Mallon* Sam and JoAnn Thomas John Mazzo* Jon Tullis and Jeanette Newman Jim and Hannah Miller* The Washington Inn* Stephen Miller* Philip and Amy Welsh* OceanFirst Foundation Roz Williams* Beth Onofri Jennifer (Jacobs) Zeigler * Howard and Mary Panitch Donald and Joan Parlee* $1,000 to $2,499 John and Rachel Paz 1830 Family Foundation Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts 7 Mile Publishing and Creative, LLC Robert Pisani John Alkire and Family RCTV Productions Jim Amigh* Vickie Rosskam Avalon Honda Chris and Dawn Ryan The Boland Investment Group of RBC Wealth Management Laurene and Bill Ryan Andy, Sana, and Stewart Brooks* Ron and Elaine Sandmeyer* Brown & Brown of New Jersey, Inc. John and Jana Scarpa Bryn Mawr Trust Janney Montgomery Scott Philip and Lisa Buckingham Steve and Anne Simms Concentus Wealth Advisors Lenore Tedesco and Nancy Fribley Perry and Diane Conte Virginia F.C. Batchelder Foundation Leslie Convey John and Amy Williams Marge Corson* Tim and Stephanie Wintrode Dave and Mickey Coskey Ron and Ruth Workman* Crosscountry Mortgage Yacht Club Of Stone Harbor Tom and Maggie DeVita John and Dottie Dewey Paul and Anne Disdier and Family* Jim Donohue and Carol Mager* Steuart and Linda Thomsen Wakefern Food Corporation/ Shoprite Laura Wilson and Mark Menting
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$500 to $999 Bob and Joyce Asher* Mark Attmore Sharon Bojcik Jim and Beth Carll Circle Liquor Joseph and Jeannie Colalillo* John Craney Patti DiMarco Jan Dougherty* Marybeth Dsouza I.S. and Tita Eberly* Therese Esperdy and Robert Neborak Lisa Ferguson Ritson and Julie Ferguson Joe and Donna Ferrier Dale and Leslie Florio Terry and Lynn Fortino Foster-Karney Foundation Fund Bill and Linda Furge Harbor Outfitters Graysha Harris* Mary Louise Hartman* Christine and George Henisee Harry and Louise Hill* Holly Hummel Gwyn and Irv Hurd Mary Beth Hurley* Wes and Trish Irvin Jackson Family Wines Peter and Kathleen Jespersen John and Marie Cwik Family Foundation David Juras Amy Katz Bill and Kimberly Kirkpatrick Kelly Kleinhandler Laura Kunewa Joyce Kunkle Helen Kushla Jim and Ann Lim Chris and Lauren Long Andy and Roxanne Majka* Dave and Val McClung Hugh and Diana McFadden* John and Lisa McNichol Jeff and Sharon Meeker Donald Miller L.S. Moretzsohn* Christopher Morris Mike and Lisa Munroe
Opera Wine Imports, LLC Peter Pfeiffer Scott and Lorraine Reese Liz Rita Catherine Ruhling John and Marcia Scheflen Heidi Setz-Kelly and Peter Kelly* Shirt Shack Charlene Smith and Richard Pike* Tim and Kristen Stout* Paul and Michele Thompson Ferdinand and Elizabeth Thun Ashley Tobin* Susan and Dirk van de Bunt Dale Wannen Jim and Dale Watson Fred and Carolyn Wood* Brett and Jenna Yeager
$250 to $499 Across the Way AmazonSmile Scott and Stacy Arra* Pete and Bonnie Ault* Anne Bazik Lorraine Benedict Linda Berndt Barbara Biller Eugene and Joan Bissell John and Susan Bobinyec Paul Boyd Beth and Richard Brake* Darryl Breniser Kenny Brown* Christopher and Patricia Brown* Audrey Buckingham* Bob and Linda Bugden* David and Emma Byrne Stew and Terrie Campbell* Suzanne Caparso Cape May Winery
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Bob and Nancy Charamella Chemglass Life Sciences, LLC Brian and Julie Clements John and Gloria Corrado Osman and Edith Corson* John and Judy Curtis John and Muriel Cuthbert* Brenda and Bob Dale Russell and Jessica Deighton Joseph and April Denny* John Dolven Stephen and Roseanne Duzinski John Fabiano Elaine Faulkner Donna Ferraioli Benjamin and Stephanie Frick* Russ Furnari Rod and Pam Gagne Jim and Mantura Gallagher Robert and Mary Garrett* Jack and Jennifer Gensemer Paul and Kathy Gonsalves Rae and Devin Griffiths Claire Hanna Spencer Harman Leo and Stacey Hemlers The Hodges Family Foundation* Robert and Janice Holden Julie Horowitz Tim and Aurora Hughes* Lynne Ives* Bonnie Jack* Paul Jargowsky and Marie Chevrier Johnson & Johnson Matching Gifts Program* Henry and Helen Justi Bernie and Jo Kelley* Stephen and Veronica Kepchar* Betty Lou Kosloski William and Johanna Kramer David and Teri Kratz*
Herbert Mills Legacy Society
In Honor of Joan Brown Terrie Campbell Scott Conant Brenda & Bob Dale Kristina DeLuca Patrick Fay Fran, Lori & Elaine Lois Hamilton Taite & Fraser Harman Christina & Tyler Leonard Phyllis Lowe Barbara Lyons Jane McGuckin
Carol Lane* Roger and Paula Levy Phyllis Lowe* Thomas and Andrea Lyons Larry and Mickey Magid Steward Maines III John and Karen Mann Arthur Mann and Diane Cribbs Mann Mary Jane Matterness Scott Matthews Joseph and Kathy Mattos* Leonard and Helena Mazur* Tom McClintic Mari McLean and Ann James* Kathleen McNicholas* Julie Mealo* Thomas and Georgianna Melzer Paul and Sharon Millinghausen Ralph and Esther Milnes Andy and Lynn Moceri Holly Moehlmann* The Moodie Family Tim and Kelley Murphy Cassandra Naylor* Network for Good Nev-R-Enuf Sportfishing Chuck Newcomer Tom and Jennifer O'Brien Tim and Marianne O'Shaughnessy* John and Laura Owens Fay Oxenreider Painting by Pearce Anne Parker* Steven Parker Jan and Mark Pask* Tony and Mary Petrick* Kimberly and Daniel Petrillo Steve and Kris Pfeiffer* Pine Haven Camping Resort
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Judy Potter Janice Pruch Joel and Sarah Quast Thomas and Maria Reynolds Evelyn Rider* John and Ruth Rosser* Joe and Kathy Ruyak Gerald Savitz Stephen and Jeanne Schlussel Katie Sellers John and Catherine Shamlian Shoprite of Hunterdon County, Inc. Skimmer Tours, LLC Barry and Sandy Slabik* Alisha Slye Eileen Smalfus* John and Patti Staley* Lauren Stienes Bill and Cheryl Struble Neil Sumilas David and Regina Surdam Robert and Susan Tafel* Edward Taggart Phyllis Tedesco Patrick Tewksbury Len and Liz Trainor Blair and Candis Trogner Miles and Judy Truesdell* Francis and Alicia Van Kirk Beth and Dante Volpe Kenneth and Carol Walck* Chuck and Carol Walsh* Joe and Jolly Waterman Mike and Susan Weed* Charles and Linda Whitman* Ted and Jasmine Williams Tim Wilmott and Anastasia Barna Nancy Wood* Barbara Wyke
This list reflects donations greater than $250 received throughout 2020. For a more complete list, visit wetlandsinstitute.org/donors.
In Memory of Stephen Mottola Barbara Rooney Nancy Schoenleber Heidi Setz-Kelly Liam Shovlin Debbie Sletvold Tobin Sporny Walter Surdam Lenore Tedesco Marianna B. Tegge The Wetlands Institute Staff Abigail Zitin
Lee Amigh Molly & Abraham Bailin Harry M. Clayton Beatrice Founds Connor Joyce Corretini Douglas K. Cribbs Anna Crowley William Dougherty Patricia Faw
Lew Ferguson Michael Gabriel Emily Goldner Samuel C. Ingraham Charles Matthews Florence Messick Anne Muller John D. Ohls Bridget Bachmann Park
Wayne D. Parker Thomas G. Pfeiffer Charles & Gail Poliero Nancy Roberts Phyllis Stroble Philip Tedesco Dr. Elmer R. Umbenhauser Carol Willett
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Summer 2021 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! This year, The Wetlands Institute has two great ways for you to enjoy a fun-filled summer of imagination and discovery. Take part in our traditional in-person Summer Nature Program at the Institute or bring the programs home with our Summer Nature Program Adventure Chests. Whatever you choose, the summer is yours to explore. Join us! For complete details, including theme descriptions, pricing, and to download a registration packet, please visit our website at wetlandsinstitute.org.
Don't delay, register today! Early registration discount ends May 1, 2021!