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Marsh Musings – Winter 2014

Nov 2, 2014

Winter 2014 – As I write this column, The Institute has just shifted to our winter hours. It’s a bitter sweet time for us. The Institute is quiet most of the week and we all miss the energy, excitement and discovery of our visitors. It’s an important time for...

The Wetlands Institute Receives Conservation Award

Oct 18, 2014

Stone Harbor, NJ —  The Wetlands Institute received the 2013 Cape May County Chamber of Commerce Conservation Award. Dr. Lenore Tedesco accepted the award on behalf of the Institute at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Installation Dinner October 16, 2014....

The Wetlands Institute Appoints Director of Development

Oct 17, 2014

Stone Harbor, NJ — The Wetlands Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Gee as Director of Development. Heather will be responsible for all phases of fundraising and donor stewardship programs in support of the mission of The Wetlands...

Stranding Volunteer Workshop

Oct 15, 2014

MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER STRANDING VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 at 9:00AM THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE 1075 STONE HARBOR BLVD STONE HARBOR, NJ Registration Required Contact: Sarah Miele, Education Coordinator (609) 266-0538...

Microplastics Study at 7 Mile Island

Oct 1, 2014

Did you know that microplastics (small plastic particles) are floating around in the ocean and posing a physical and toxicological threat to marine animals? An increasingly large amount of microplastic pieces are found in our oceans and consumed by marine animals who...

New Turtle-Safe Lighting Installed at The Wetlands Institute

Sep 26, 2014

Stone Harbor, NJ – September 2014.  As part of continuing efforts to build a center of excellence in research, education, and conservation, The Wetlands Institute has implemented new energy efficiency practices that include lighting technology specifically designed to...

Marsh Musings – Autumn 2014

Sep 2, 2014

The summer has been screaming by at a remarkable pace. The Institute has been filled with the laughter and excitement of visitors and summer nature program participants, the gardens are ablaze in color, the nest boxes full of hungry baby birds, and the mud flats and...

Fall Migration Festival

Aug 27, 2014

September 16, 17 & 18 Join the Institute’s staff, community partners and volunteers as we highlight the amazing diversity of wildlife passing through the Cape May Peninsula during their migration!  More information