What Inspired Me

by Amy Swanson, Supporter I grew up in a small blue-collar town outside Philadelphia. Most families had both parents working to make ends meet, and some lived in poverty. If college was a goal, then a scholarship was needed. I had a passion for science that started...

Marsh Musings – Summer 2019

by Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director It’s spring in the wetlands and the marshes are vibrant and full of life. So too is the Institute, with the undergraduate interns settled in for a remarkable learning experience and personal discovery. Visitors come in every...

We’ve Secured These Marshes, Now is the Time to Secure Our Future

by Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director Fifty years ago, the founding of The Wetlands Institute marked a milestone in the history of the conservation movement. In 1969, Herbert Mills and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) made a stand for wetland protection on a national...

Welcome Samantha Glover!

My name is Samantha Glover and I am the new Aquarist/Environmental Educator here at The Wetlands Institute. In May 2018, I graduated with a degree in marine science from Stockton University. During my undergraduate career at Stockton, I interned for the American...

50th Anniversary – Free Admission Wednesdays

In honor of our 50th Anniversary, we will waive General Admission fees for all visitors on the first Wednesday of each summer month: Wednesday, June 5Wednesday, July 3Wednesday, August 7Wednesday, September 4 What is happening at the Institute on these days? Find out...