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Views From the Tower Spring 2014 · Volume 42 · No. 1

Conservation in Action by Dr. Lisa Ferguson

Most of us enjoy walks along the in the warmer months NJ DEP, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ, and Celebrate and are familiar with the sight of horseshoe turned upside Delaware Bay, at least five other partner organizations, and down in the . Often they are digging their tails many dedicated volunteers, we aim to increase the number of in the , flexing their bodies this way and that, even waving reTURN the Favor to 15 this season, and save at least their legs in the air, trying frantically to right themselves. twice as many crabs.

There is a good reason for this effort. Horseshoe crabs are Though many people already know to turn over crabs on vulnerable to predation from gulls and the heat of the sun when the beach (not by the tail!), reTURN the Favor has several key they are overturned. In fact, thousands of crabs die each year objectives that require an organized and trained force of during the spawning season when they become stranded on volunteers. It is important that all walks comply with New our beaches or trapped behind structures such as jetties and Jersey laws meant to protect horseshoe crabs and shorebirds. docks. With the horseshoe population at historically low New Jersey is the only state that has a legislated moratorium on levels, it is important that we do our part to help – especially the take of horseshoe crabs - which means that no crabs, living along the Delaware Bay beaches were the largest concentrations or dead, can be removed from their habitat. New Jersey also of spawning horseshoe crabs in the North enforces the closure of several beaches to Atlantic are found. protect breeding and migratory shorebirds – which means that only sanctioned groups A new program in New Jersey – reTURN with special permission from the state can the Favor – is doing just that. Launched in access closed beaches to help the horseshoe May 2013, The Wetlands Institute led the crabs. It is also important that the reTURN charge with the New Jersey Division of Fish the Favor program collect data on location and Wildlife (NJ DEP) to get volunteers out and numbers of rescued crabs to aide in the on eight beaches in New Jersey to rescue management of horseshoe crabs and the stranded crabs. Nearly 5,000 crabs were restoration of their habitat. rescued on 43 walks with the help of several local organizations, local homeowners, We are excited to be a part of this new teachers, and others – 153 volunteers in all! program. If you’d like to learn more, volunteer to lead walks, or just join us for a walk on the We are building from the success and lessons beach, check out the new website (designed of our inaugural year to reorganize and by our very own Christine Mattera) for expand the program for 2014. Along with more information and a schedule of events: returnthefavornj.org

“To promote appreciation, understanding and stewardship of Marsh Musings by Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director wetlands and coastal through our programs in research, What a new year we have had so far! As I write this, it’s snowing – again. While the marsh is a conservation, and education.” special place in the snow, I long for the vibrant green to replace the golden browns of winter. This has been a winter to remember – for a lot of reasons – good and challenging. We are Founded in 1969 by Herbert Mills, nd executive director of the excited to have just finished the renovation of the Institute 2 floor. The dormitory is fresh World Wildlife Fund and renewed and nearly ready for the summer explosion of activities as the education and research interns descend upon us. We carved out some office space as well to accommodate BOARD OF TRUSTEES our staff growth and needs. Within hours of the final inspections in early January and the Raymond Burke III, Chair completion of the renovation, we had several pipes burst in the ceiling of the kitchen. So it Deborah A. Hays, Vice-Chair appears we are now renovating the kitchen area. We are in the middle of this project with Jane Rakestraw, Treasurer a goal to be up and running again before Turtlefest on Easter weekend. We’re sticking with Anne Galli, Secretary the approach of rebuilding to be better than before! Michael Craig Dr. Dorothy Ives-Dewey Roberta DeVries Dr. Daniel Klem Jr. I am thrilled to report that the elevated walkway project is underway! The contractors have John Flynn Mary Millar removed the old, Sandy damaged walkway and have begun installing the new walkway Lois Hamilton Wayne Renneisen structure! We are on a very tight timeline for C. Lee Harp Hank Schellenger completion so that we have completed the STAFF heavy installation work before the return of Dr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive Director the Osprey. Its an exciting time and the new Dr. Lisa Ferguson, Deputy Director of walkway will be a major enhancement to Research and Conservation the Institute and our research and education Brooke Knapick, Director of Educational Program Development programs. Look for photos and updates on our Bonnie Girard, Director of Finance website and social media communications. and Administration Christine Mattera, Director of Marketing There are so many amazing things happening at and Communications the Institute and our members and supporters Research: have enabled so many of our accomplishments. Katie Sellers, Conservation Scientist The response to our end-of-year appeal was Brian Williamson, Research Scientist record-breaking. Thank you all so much for Education: entrusting us with your support and making Kaitlin Gannon, Outreach Coordinator a difference in all that we do. We honor our Sue Slotterback, Environmental Educator donors in this newsletter and on our Donor Kirby Hoffman, Aquarist/Educator Recognition Wall in the Institute entryway. Administration: Thank you from all of us at the Institute. Terrie Campbell, Financial Admin. Assistant Christina Faulk, Administrative Assistant We are all really busy planning for another remarkable year. We have announced our Joyce Ferguson, Tidepool Shop schedule of activities and are excited to continue to focus our events on mission and engage Stephanie Stroble, Front Desk Receptionist/ our community in impactful conservation activities. Our special events calendar reflects this Admissions Coordinator Bob Oberholtzer, Maintenance Technician focus. You will notice some changes and I hope you and your families will take advantage of Charlene Smith, Gardener some of the incredible opportunities these events provide. Hours: We will be releasing our first Annual Report in a very long time so that you, our members and Until May 1, we are open: Friday , Saturday & Sunday 9:30am to 4:30pm supporters can see how we are using your gifts to deliver our programs. Look for copies at From May 2 to October 12, we will be open: the Institute and on our website in the coming weeks. Monday through Sunday: 9:30am to 4:30pm Please stop in and see what all the excitement’s about. I am happy to speak with any of you June 17 to Labor Day - Special Evening Hours until 8pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays about our goals and plans for the future. General Admission: Members: Free Simple Ways to Non-members: $8 Adults, $6 Children 3-12 Views From the Tower is the quarterly 3 Go Paperless newsletter of The Wetlands Institute and EarthShare New Jersey can also be found on our website. 1: Email us at [email protected] is the only environmental 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd federation for workplace or 2: Text the keyword PAPERLESS to 42828 giving in the state. Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 or Sign-up at wetlandsinstitute.org/about-us/newsletters For more information, 609-368-1211 3: call Paula Aldarelli at wetlandsinstitute.org Paperless newsletters are not only more sustainable but they help reduce our 609-989-1160 or e-mail cost so we can allocate more of your gifts to our programs. [email protected]. Spring Happenings Ü means kid-friendly! Find us on

As the weather warms up and the marsh begins to green, The Wetlands Institute will be open daily starting May 2, 2014! Unless otherwise stated, all activities occur onsite at The Wetlands Institute. Questions? Please call The Wetlands Institute at 609-368-1211. Please check our website for additions and updates to our schedule. Ü Safari Ü Seashell Sundays Starting in Marsh View Hall, watch our award-winning Starting a shell collection? Want to know where film, Secrets of the Salt Marsh. Then join us for a guided shells come from? Can’t figure out what you found interpretive walk through the wetlands! Together we on the beach? Bring it in and we will tell you all about will travel along the new elevated walkway, down the seashells, how to collect them without harming salt marsh trail and out onto the dock overlooking the environment and feature an assortment of live Scotch Bonnet Creek. To fully experience the marsh, mollusks and cool artifacts. make sure to wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! Free with admission Free with admission Sunday: 12:30pm Daily: 11:00am and 2:00pm Summer hours and activities start June 16, 2014! The Ü Creature Feature and Craft Wetlands Institute will be open daily from 9:30am to We will highlight a different live animal or group of 4:30pm with special evening hours until 8:00pm on Tuesday, animals each day! Get up close with terrapins, fish, crabs, Wednesday and Thursday. Please check our website sea stars and urchins, mollusks, horseshoe crabs and the calendar for programming updates as we transition from animals of Finding Nemo. After the presentation, create spring to summer hours! a take-home craft related to that day’s Creature Feature! Free with admission Friday, April 25 at 6:00pm. Monday and Friday: 12:30pm George Clarke Lecture Ü Catch ‘o the Day The Life, Death and Rebirth of the Get your feet wet (or wear waders!) as you discover what Mississippi Delta: How to Harness the swims in the back bays. Help us drag a seine net through River to Build New Coastal Wetlands the water to find crabs, shrimp, fish and more. Activity recommended for ages 8 and up. Younger children are Presented by Dr. Douglas J. Jerolmack, Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania. Refreshments will welcome to attend and can assist in removing creatures be served. RSVP requested by April 24. Admission: $5 from the net! (This activity is dependent and may not occur during low tide). Free with admission Wednesday: 12:30pm Ü Aquarium Feeding Help us feed the fish and , or just watch them gobble down their food. We will open up feeding three times each week so you can see the turtles chasing minnows and the gobbling shrimp. (Not all animals are fed every day). Free with admission Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 12:30pm

Tidepool Shop by Joyce Ferguson Welcome Spring, sunshine and warmer weather! Welcome In preparation for the visiting school groups we have members and visitors, we missed you too! organized our center to feature $5.00 and under items. Puppets, plush animals, puzzles, games are sure to We attended several trade shows and know that you will be please any child as well as a wide selection of books relating delighted with the new books and gift items that we found. to nature. The Shop is brimming with Made in America merchandise and Two children’s authors will be at Turtle Fest on April 19: Nancy custom items with The Wetlands Institute logo. New jewelry Viau will present her book, Look What I Can Do! , celebrating lines will greet you as well as Fair Trade bags with embroidered baby animals overcoming challenges. Donna Zappala is birds, turtles and horseshoe crabs. Our custom turtle crossing returning with two books about Diamondback Terrapins: T-shirts are now available in white, black or gold and you will What Kind of Turtle Am I ? and Izzy’s Crossing. Don’t miss also find infant onesie’s in the popular design. We heard your all of the festivities at Turtle Fest! request for wide brimmed hats for adults and bucket hats for youth. They will be arriving soon. We look forward to seeing you soon! 3 Volunteer Opportunities

Terrapin Storm Drain Rescue Volunteer Workshop Thursday April 24, 6pm – 7pm at The Wetlands Institute Data collected by volunteers show that large numbers of emerging diamondback terrapin hatchlings get trapped in storm drains while on their way back to their native salt marsh habitat. Join our network of volunteers to rescue these hatchlings. No commitment is too small. The Institute will host an information session and training to organize and deploy a network of volunteer rescuers. To register for this workshop, please e-mail Katie Sellers at [email protected] with your name and number of people attending.

Research and Conservation Volunteer Opportunities Are you interested in helping terrapins, horseshoe crabs, and birds this summer? Our Research and Conservation team could use your help! We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to take the lead or commit to contribute to several of our projects. Check out the opportunities below for some great ways to GET OUTSIDE, LEARN and ENJOY more about this amazing place, and CONTRIBUTE to the work we do. Training will be provided for those who can commit to help and we can only accept a limited number of volunteers. Volunteer opportunities are available to ages 14 and older unless otherwise noted.

Bird Identification on Institute Property reTURN the Favor Walks Walk our trail or perch on one of our viewing platforms The Wetlands Institute is adopting several beaches in Cape and keep a list of bird species you see and hear. We will May County to rescue stranded horseshoe crabs through post the lists on our website so everyone can enjoy what the reTURN the Favor program. We need volunteers to this property has to offer! Your contributions will help us lead walks with the public, follow protocols, and collect track which species are here, and how they are using the and submit data. Training and schedule will be provided. Institute property. Optics will be available for loan. When: May - mid-July (trainings mid-May and mid-June). When: April - October, mornings and late afternoons. Sites may require early mornings and late evenings. Eligibility: Bird ID experience, beginner and above. Eligibility: 20 years or older, able to walk on sandy beaches, Required Commitment: Weekly, or minimum twice a month. record data, and willing to interact with the public. Required Commitment: Minimum 1 walk/week for 4 weeks. Trail Walks to Monitor Terrapin Nests Do you know about the exclosures we put around terrapin Terrapin Barrier Fence Maintenance nests along our trail to keep the predators away from the We have over 4 miles of barrier fencing along Stone Harbor eggs? We patrol our trail several times each day in order to Boulevard that helps prevent terrapins from making spot nesting females and newly hatched terrapins. Help us hazardous road-crossings. The fencing is most effective keep an eye on trail activity this summer so that nests can when it is securely in place and free of weeds. We could use stay protected. the help of a few volunteers to keep our fencing in shape. When: April – mid-July; mid-August – October. When: May – August. Eligibility: 14 years and up. Eligibility: 18 years or older and work in hot, buggy Required Commitment: A minimum of 5 days. conditions around poison ivy. Equipment will be provided. Required Commitment: 1-2 days a month.

To get involved, contact [email protected] with your project of interest and details on eligibility and availability.

2014 Summer Nature Program Get registered and have the best week of your life while discovering the New Jersey Shore in a fun and hands-on way! Engage in science experimentation and exploration, play games, go on field trips, explore the beach, create arts and crafts, and much more all while enjoying new themes each week: Forces of Nature; Eco-Trails and Treasures; Fins, Scales and Tails; “Thar She Blows!”; See Life at the Seashore; All Hands on Deck!; and Bugs, Bats and Butterflies, Oh My!

For children ages 5-13, programs are held weekly from June 30 – August 11, 2014 and include field trips, beach days and exclusive activities. Children age 4 can enjoy special programs during the weeks of July 14, July 28 and August 11, 2014.

For complete details, including theme descriptions, pricing and registration information, please visit our website at wetlandsinstitute.org or call 609-368-1211. Discounted registration ends May 1, 2014! 4 Upcoming Events Find us on

Turtle Fest Saturday, April 19 - 9am to 3pm Come enjoy a pancake breakfast for the whole family! While you are here, earn a few turtle bucks and cash them in for prizes… Go on an egg hunt, create arts and crafts, help a naturalist search for turtle hatchlings along the trail, enjoy two special book readings by local authors and stop by the aquarium to watch the animals have breakfast too! Non-Member: $10 Adult, $8 child, $30 family pack of 4 Member: $8 Adult, $6 child, $25 family pack of 4

We are pleased to present our 2nd Annual Spring Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Festival. The Wetlands Institute is situated in an area considered to host one of the “wonders of the world.” With an act of timing only Mother Nature can provide, horseshoe crabs climb onto the beaches of the Delaware Bay to lay their eggs, while thousands of shorebirds time a pit stop in their spring migration route to feed on these energy-packed eggs. With so much life and a myriad of rare and endangered species on our beaches, it is Friday, Saturday & impossible not to appreciate this phenomenon! Sunday, May 16-18 Join The Wetlands Institute and the Delaware Bay Shorebird Initiative for Two-Day Ticket a festival that celebrates an amazing spectacle of nature – the shorebird Non-Member: migration and horseshoe crab spawning season. $15 Adult, $10 Child • Shorebird Banding Volunteer Opportunities Member: • On Water Back-Bay Nature Tours $13 Adult, $8 Child • reTURN the Favor Horseshoe Crab Rescue Walks One-Day Ticket • Horseshoe Crab Teaching Tank and Non-Member: Aquaculture Tours $10 Adult, $8 Child, • Guided Shorebird Viewing Walks $30 Family Pack of 4 • Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Themed Member: Family Workshops $8 Adult, $6 Child, • And more! $25 Family Pack of 4 Photo by Geoff Coe - Wildimagesfla.com Activities will be held in several locations. Check our website for details and a complete schedule. Tickets are available for purchase on our website. Sponsored by: The Spring Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Festival is a conservation collaboration that includes:

2014 Special Events Lineup Save the dates!

9:30am9am - 3pm- 3pm (details above) 9:30am - 3pm 6pm to 10pm 9:30am - 4:30pm 9:30am to 3pm CrabulousTurtle Spring Shorebird & Crabulous Wings ‘n Water Fall Migration Wetland CrabFest Day Horseshoe Crab Festival Crab Day Benefit Auction Festival Wonderland Thank you Donors!

The Wetlands Institute is pleased to acknowledge all of the contributions we received towards our Capacity Building Initiative, Annual Appeal, and in support of programs. The response was amazing! The following list includes donations received through 2/28/2014.

Capacity Building Initiative General Donations $50,000 and up up to $4,999 $50,000 and up $500 to $999 Jim and Barbara Summers Cape May Beach Plum Association Laura Hare Charitable Trust Ms. Therese Esperdy Spike and Mary Yoh Michael Craig and the Washington Inn Mr. and Mrs. David Gilbert $10,000 to $49,999 Carl and Carol Cutler Mr. and Mrs. C. Lee Harp, Jr. $10,000 to $49,999 Anonymous Donor Dr. Constance P. Dent Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hays Ray and Ellen Burke Dr. Constance P. Dent Gifts to Joe Jacobs Memorial Fund Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Henry Jennifer and Ken Zeigler Mrs. Mary Millar Dr. Ann Gundry $5,000 to $9,999 Julian and Betsy Miraglia $1,000 to $9,999 Anne Galli UMH Properties Mr. Joseph Jehl Chip and Nancy Roach Lang Rogers Family Foundation Hank and Julie Schellenger Patagonia Footwear Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Wood

Annual Fund Appeal $10,000 and up Mr. and Mrs. E. Richard Irrgang $100 - $249 Ms. Joan L. Murray Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schellenger, II Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Pamela Kern Mr. Andrew R. Blair Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Mutzel Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kravet Mr. Brian Borak Dr. and Mrs. Robert Owen $5,000 - $9,999 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Majka Mr. and Mrs. William Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Palmerchuck Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Burke, III Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Mattos Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Branda, Jr. Mr. Richard O. Pike Glenmede Trust Co, NA Mr. & Mrs. William E. McCracken Mrs. Barbara Burton - Sharp Ms. Janice Pruch Mr. and Mrs. Barry Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Julian Miraglia Meredith and Steve Cheryba Mr. and Mrs. Scott Reese Mr. and Mrs. C. Lee Harp, Jr. Ms. Diane Quinn Dr. Young Chung Ms. Elizabeth Rita Mr. and Mrs. G. Wayne Renneisen Ms. Jane Rakestraw Concord Suites Mr. Philip H. Rowland Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Roach, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Reich Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dahlen Mr. Grant Salstrom $2,000 - $4,999 Mrs. Nancy Roberts Ms. Margaret B. Diskin Mr. James Schellenger Mr. and Mrs. G. Wayne Renneisen Dr. Lenore Tedesco and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Ferguson Kimberly & Eric Schiela Ms. Karen E. Welke Ms. Nancy Fribley Donna Ferraioli Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gallagher $1,000 - $1,999 Ms. Laura J. Wilson Ms. Allison Stattner Mr. John Gaydos Mr. and Mrs. Ward Stone Mr. Dennis T. Dutton $250 - $499 Ms. Valerie Gehr Mr. Mike Surak Mrs. Barbara R. Eckhardt Lee and Jim Amigh Ms. Katherine Gifford Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tomlinson, Jr. Eden Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ben Atkinson Dr. Ann T. Gundry Mr. and Mrs. John C. Trinkl Eisenhofer Family Foundation Mrs. Audrey Buckingham Mrs. Patricia B. Greenwood Mr. Bob Turkelson Mr. & Mrs. Cameron Fowler Mr. Bill Craft Mr. Tom Hipple Mr. and Mrs. E. Norman Veasey Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Jones, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John Cuthbert George and Martha Hodges Mr. and Mrs. Michael Veneziano Drs. George and Lisa Kenis Mr. & Mrs. Carl and Carol Cutler Mr. Tiemann and Virginia Horn Mr. Larry A. Wehr Mr.and Mrs. William Kronenberg III Mr. and Mrs. John B. DeVries Dr. and Mrs. Henry Huffnagle Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Werner Mr. and Mrs. John Mazzo Mr. John Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter Mr. & Mrs. H. Drake Williams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William McMahon Mrs. Alfred M. Frank Johnson & Johnson Matching Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Workman Mr. Leonard Pfeiffer, IV Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Hanway Mr. and Mrs. Henry Justi Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Zucca, Jr. Ms. Catherine Shamlian Ms. Graysha K. Harris Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Kilroy Mr. and Mrs. James Summers Mr. and Mrs. William J. Koehl, Jr. $99 and under Dr. and Mrs. George Kipel Mr. and Mrs. Philip Welsh Ms. Stephanie Low Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Adams Ms. Kristin Klingenberg Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Zeigler Ms. Lisa McNichol Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Susan Ahern Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell B. Kowal Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Monformoso Ms. Kathleen Allen $500 - $999 Mr. John Kowchak Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Osberg Pat Aspinwall Mr. Paul R. Barbin Mr. and Mrs. David S. Kratz Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Parker Sidne Baglini Ms. Beverly Cassidy Ms. Helen Kushla Mr. Steven B. Pfeiffer Ms. Dorothy M. Bair Mr. Geoff Coe Ms. Carol D. Lane Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Ms. Gail L. Ballerstedt Mr. and Mrs. Benton Crisman Mr. & Mrs. Charles Q. Livingston Mr. and Mrs. Seymour S. Preston, III Scott and Evelyn Barron Mr. and Mrs. John Dewey & Family Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mattise Ms. Elizabeth Schellenger Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bartke Mr. and Mrs. Louis Eni Mr. and Mrs. John Michalski Mr. Greg Stahl Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Beisel Mr. and Mrs. Ritson Ferguson Mr. Stephen W. Miller Mr. and Mrs. John E. Tunnell Ms. Carrie Bell Ms. Joan Galli Mr. and Mrs. Esther & Ralph Milnes Ms. Janice Zimmerman Mr. & Mrs. Stan Benarick Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Georganna Mrs. Carol M. Miner Mr. David Blair Ms. Mary Louise Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Movsovich Ms. Ginny Renzi Blair Thank you Donors!

Ms. Maureen Blair Mr. and Mrs. Rob Gannon Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mazur Ms. Shannon Snow Ms. Susan Bobinyec Ms. Jennifer Gensemer Mr. Robert McGarvey Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Stroble Ms. Susan Brastow Mr. and Mrs. John Gergely, Jr. Dr. Mari M. McLean Ms. Barbara Stone Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bretherick, Jr. 10529 Golden Gate LLC Ms. Paul and Martha McNamara Ms. Cheryl S. Struble Dr. and Mrs. Jerald S. Brodkey Ms. Judy-Lynn Goldenberg Dr. Kathleen W. McNicholas Ms. Barbara Tomlin Mr. and Mrs. Jason Brown Mr. and Mrs. Carl Graf Mr. and Mrs. Allen Meyer Mr. and Mrs. William H. Tozour Jr. Ms. Margot Brubaker Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hamermesh Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nash Mr. Chris Tsiouris Jr. Mrs. Harriet Burg Mr. Tim Harp Mrs. Cassandra S. Naylor Mr. Steven F. Ulrich Christopher and Patricia Buziak Ms. Barbi Harris Mr. A. Cesar Nogueira Dr. and Mrs. Charles Valentine Ms. Priscilla Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Henahan Dr. Helen Pappas Ms. Elisabeth Van Every Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Campbell Mr. Steven W. Hepding Ms. Marya Parral Mr. and Mrs. George Van Gilder Mr. Everett Cassel Ms. Mary Lou Hesser Mr. Connie Pascale Mr. and Mrs. Martin Vasquez Barbara Cherekjian Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hickman Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Pascuzzi Ms. Catherine Ann Wagner Mr. and Mrs. John J. Chopack Mr. Peter A. Holter Mr. and Mrs. John C. Peltier Mrs. Alice Wallerstein Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clapham Mr. and Mrs. John Howard Ms. Nancy Pfeffer Mrs. Grace M. Walton Mr. and Mrs. Corbin Cogswell Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Phillips, III Mr. Francis Warnock Mrs. Neil Cohen Ms. Sonya Hulbert Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Pierson Mrs. Robert Weaver Mr. Frank Coladonato Mr. Thomas F. Hynd Ms. Vilma F. Pombo Mr. and Mrs. Benton G. Weimer Mr. John Connor Mr. Chris Idler Mrs. Priscilla Purse Mrs. Dorothy T. West Mr. and Mrs. Osman M. Corson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnston Mr. William F. Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Zepka Ms. Barbara Crowe Dr. Stephen Johnson Ms. Lora Radzieta Ms. Barbara U. Zimmerman Ms. Elizabeth Crowley Mr. & Mrs. David M. Junkin Mr. & Mrs. William Raupp Donations in Honor of: Mrs. Miriam Cunningham Ms. Sherry Jurasinski Mr. Joseph Reale Raymond Burke, III Mr. & Mrs. Doug Davidson Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keightley Mr. & Mrs. Brian Reynolds Paul Burton, III Mr. and Mrs. James W. Davis Ms. Valerie Keller Ms. Evelyn Rider Sandra Clapham Drs. Robert and Trude Day Ms. Jayne Kelly Ms. Evelyn Roberts C. Lee Harp Mr. Robert T. DeGavre Ms. Mary Kay Kennedy Mr. Atlee Robinson Doris Raker Mr. and Mrs. Paul DeLong Mr. Raymond Kenny Mr. David Rogan Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Diane Dieli Dr. Richard B. Kent Ms. Kathleen Ryan Donations in Memory of: Mr. Joe Dolcini Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Klem Patrick Sahukar and Family Anita Borak Mr. and Mrs. Donald Douglass, Jr. Dr. Vicki D. Lachman Ms. Susan Schmidt John Capelli Ms. Barbara Driscoll Ms. Cherry Landis Ms. Jane Shalaway Patricia Windrow Howard Ms. Kara Dunigan Ms. Charlotte Lansinger Ms. Sandra Shapiro Joyce Leonard Mrs. Azalea Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Clark Lare Mrs. Virginia Shen Annie Linch Ms. Mary Falese Ms. Sally Leathersich Ms. Christine Singer Geoffrey Moskowitz Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Fay Lund’s Fisheries, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Slugg Julia Peifer Mrs. Jane Foster Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. MacFarland Ms. Eileen A. Smalfus Samuel Roberts Kathy Foster Mr. Edward Mahler Mr. and Mrs. David Smith Jim “Daddy” Schellenger Mr. and Mrs. John Fowler, Jr. Ms. Kelli Marcotte Morgan and Patricia Smith Charles Brooke Worth Mr. Anthony Galatola Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Matthews Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Jr.

The Power of Giving Dr. Constance Dent made a wonderful gift to the Institute this year and reminded us all of the power of giving. I want to share a portion of her letter. It is the generous support of our friends that propels all that we do and reminds us everyday that giving is transformative – to the donor as well as the recipients. I am so pleased that the Dent family had the vision to help preserve these wetlands by supporting Herbert Mills’ as he founded the Institute – and that they are supporting our vision now.

“... my family has had a long history of support for [the Institute]. This contribution is a continuation of my family support. My sister Jane is doing the same and a huge amount more by leaving a percentage of her estate to the Wetlands.

Because early family support is important, I cite the following. Years ago the World Wildlife Fund learned that Stone Harbor was going to continue filling in wetlands so that it could expand its land base. My mother Edith Hastings Crane Dent, my sister Jane Crane Dent, and I (Constance Penn Dent) sent a very generous contribution to the World Wildlife Fund to help in the land purchase that saved the wildlife and coastal area adjacent to Stone Harbor. Moreover, my sister was a docent for the Wetlands Institute for the many years that she had a place in Stone Harbor.

Your leading position in an organization that my family and friends all cherish is greatly appreciated. You can count on our continued support in the future.” -- Constance P. Dent February 4, 2014 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd. Stone Harbor, NJ 08247-1424

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World Series of Birding The Marshketeers are gearing up for another 24 hours of birding madness on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Our team is stronger than ever 2014 Pledge Form with a new expert birder and some experienced returning members. This year’s team co-led by Dr. Lenore Tedesco and Dr. Lisa Ferguson, Mail to: The Wetlands Institute is pledging their commitment to 24 hours of sunshine, darkness, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd wind, rain, sand and mud to locate as many species as they can, by Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 sight or sound. Most importantly the team hopes to spot the 2014 Name: ______Bonus Bird, the Black-Crowned Night-Heron. Email: ______Member? Yes No This is an important fund-raising event for the Institute - please Address: ______support us. Proceeds from this year’s event will be used to support avian research and conservative programs at the Institute. In 2013, City: ______State: _____ Zip: ______the Marshketeers spotted 129 species and raised nearly $5,000! We Enclosed, please find my donation of $______Check#_____ ask for your generous support. or Credit Card #______1. Pledge an amount per bird species identified, and mail your Exp. Date: ______cvv#______(3 digit security code) contribution after the results are in for the year. Please read the categories carefully and mark all those that apply to you: 2. Contribute a fixed amount to send in right away. 3. Offer an additional pledge based on whether this year’s “bonus For each species The Marshketeers spot, I wish to pledge : bird”, the Black-Crowned Night-Heron is found. 25¢_____ 50¢_____ 75¢ _____ $1 _____ Other $______Please note: To save paper and reduce our costs this year, we will In addition to any other pledges that I have made, I agree to not mail out forms. All our fundraising will be done online and donate an additional $25 if the “bonus bird” is spotted. through this newsletter. This way, we can devote all monies directly to our avian research and conservation programs. I prefer to contribute a fixed sum of : $______

Fill out and return the pledge form to the right or pledge online at: Thank you for supporting avian research and wetlandsinstitute.org/conservation/WorldSeriesofBirding conservation programs at the Institute.