by Jessica Ward, Wetlands Institute Supporter

Horseshoe crab survey walk
As a college student focusing on environmental science, hearing about the important work being done to restore the marshland and aid endangered species is something I look forward to. I recently had the opportunity to volunteer for a horseshoe crab walk hosted by the Institute where I helped record population numbers and aid crabs that had been flipped over. It was a cold and rainy Friday night, but in that moment, I could not think of anything I would’ve rather been doing. It was so fulfilling to be out on that beach with those incredible animals, and that was all possible because of the Institute. The Wetlands Institute has given me incredible experiences my entire life, and I support them because I want everyone to have not only those opportunities, but a healthy, beautiful environment to enjoy them in.