by Steve Rochette, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers andDr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director, The Wetlands Institute No one organization can solve the most complex or difficult societal and environmental issues. Moving beyond the status quo and...
by Meghan Kolk, Conservation Scientist, and Devin Griffiths, Marketing & Communications Specialist If you’ve ever visited us here, you’ve likely seen the gourd towers on our back lawn and the rectangular wooden boxes spread around the property, and you...
by Elizabeth Hefner, Development Team The Wetlands Institute is not merely a building, it is a gateway for experiential education that enriches connection, drives community building, and draws generations together. Sandra Mackin Mezzanotte’s grandparents and...
by Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director Tick tock, where did summer go? It happens every year. We wait patiently for its arrival and then wonder where the time went. The interns have come and gone, but once again enriched us with their energy, curiosity, and...
by Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director Salt marshes are an essential component of coastal ecosystems, performing services that benefit both wildlife and people. They are among the most diverse habitats on Earth, rivaling coral reefs and tropical rain forests. They...
This year’s Luing Family Internship Program Environmental Education Interns spent 12 weeks leading public education programs and interacting with visitors of all ages, while braving the mud, bugs, salt water, and sun to create the best visitor experience possible....
This summer, five Coastal Conservation Research Program interns contributed their passion, energy, and exciting insights to our work. Interns participated in long-term monitoring of Diamondback Terrapins and coastal birds, conducted independent projects that deepened...
Job Description: Status: Reports to: Aquarist/Environmental Educator Full-time, Salaried Position Director of Educational Program Development The Wetlands Institute is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Aquarist/Environmental...
by Brian Williamson, Research Scientist If you frequent shore communities of southern New Jersey in the summer months, you have likely seen a northern diamondback terrapin, either a hatchling scrambling to the nearest vegetation, a female hastily crossing a road to...
by Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director Ah summer. That magical time when we all embrace the beloved coastal way of life. Seems to take too long to arrive and then end too soon. It’s a great reminder to savor the moments that make it so special. For all of us at The...
