Notes From a Nest Box: A Successful Swallow Season

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...

Making Our Mission Happen – Autumn 2024

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...

Marsh Musings – Autumn 2024

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...

Rehabilitating Drowning Marshes

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...