Natural Wonders of Holgate session! Weekly talk about the refuge on the south end of the island with some crafts! Run by Forsythe Wildlife Refuge staff. Open to all ages.
Ben Wurst, leader of the NJ Osprey Project at the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ, will share facts & research about these important coastal birds. Ospreys are a crucial indicator of coastal ecosystem health!
Kids will learn about aquatic habitats and the invertebrates that live in freshwater streams and the bay (mollusks, horseshoe crabs, & more!). These animals help us learn more about the health of their environment. Some live critters may be there as well! This event is for ages 5-8. Please register, 10 spots available per session.
Dr. Christine Thompson will present on some of the work that Stockton University researchers are doing to restore oysters in Barnegat Bay. Learn about the biology and ecology of oysters and the challenges and successes of bringing oyster reefs back to Barnegat Bay.
Wonders of Holgate session! Weekly talk about the refuge on the south end of the island with some crafts! Run by Forsythe Wildlife Refuge staff. Open to all ages.
Join ALO and Feelin’ Blue to learn about a few sustainable practices you can adopt this summer when it comes to your closet. Use natural dye and cloth to tie dye your very own ALO shirt and learn about the benefits of mending your clothes with Gianna from Feelin’ Blue. This summer lets practice reducing ... Read More
What does it mean to "act green" and why should we care? Kids will use creativity to give single-use items or items that would end up in the landfill, a new life. Our focus will be to create items to help the environment and wildlife here on LBI or in your own hometown!
Join the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge for a morning exploration of the many rarely-seen wild mammals of our area. Discover what sets each of these animals apart, and what clues we can discover of their presence in our backyards. Afterwards, crafts and coloring will be available for anyone whose artistic impulses are moved ... Read More
Recycling is an important part of reducing the waste we create. But what can be recycled, where, and how can we improve those efforts? Tanara Hall, Environmental Specialist/Ocean County Clean Communities Coordinator, will speak on these topics.
It's story time! Kid's will learn about waste, recycling, and how worms help compost. This event is for ages 5-8. Please register, 15 spots available per session.
Wonders of Holgate session! Weekly talk about the refuge on the south end of the island with some crafts! Run by Forsythe Wildlife Refuge staff. Open to all ages.
John Tiedemann, assistant dean in the School of Science & director of Marine and Environmental Biology at Monmouth University, will present on Stripers. Stripers, also known as striped bass, are faced with overfishing. Learn about the conservation efforts for this species.
