NJ DEP, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ, and Celebrate Delaware Bay, at least five other partner organizations, and many dedicated volunteers, we aim to increase the number of reTURN the Favor beaches to 15 this season, and save at least twice as many crabs.

Though many people already know to turn over crabs on the beach (not by the tail!), reTURN the Favor has several key objectives that require an organized and trained force of volunteers. It is important that all walks comply with New Jersey laws meant to protect horseshoe crabs and shorebirds. New Jersey is the only state that has a legislated moratorium on the take of horseshoe crabs - which means that no crabs, living or dead, can be removed from their habitat. New Jersey also

enforces the closure of several beaches to protect breeding and migratory shorebirds – which means that only sanctioned groups with special permission from the state can access closed beaches to help the horseshoe crabs. It is also important that the reTURN the Favor program collect data on location and numbers of rescued crabs to aide in the management of horseshoe crabs and the restoration of their habitat.

We are excited to be a part of this new program. If you’d like to learn more, volunteer to lead walks, or just join us for a walk on the beach, check out the new website (designed by our very own Christine Mattera) for more information and a schedule of events: returnthefavornj.org

Views From the Tower

Spring 2014 · Volume 42 · no. 1

Most of us enjoy walks along the beach in the warmer months and are familiar with the sight of horseshoe crabs turned upside down in the intertidal zone. Often they are digging their tails in the sand, flexing their bodies this way and that, even waving their legs in the air, trying frantically to right themselves.

There is a good reason for this effort. Horseshoe crabs are vulnerable to predation from gulls and the heat of the sun when they are overturned. In fact, thousands of crabs die each year during the spawning season when they become stranded on our beaches or trapped behind structures such as jetties and docks. With the horseshoe crab population at historically low levels, it is important that we do our part to help – especially along the Delaware Bay beaches were the largest concentrations of spawning horseshoe crabs in the North Atlantic are found.

A new program in New Jersey – reTURN the Favor – is doing just that. Launched in May 2013, The Wetlands Institute led the charge with the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJ DEP) to get volunteers out on eight beaches in New Jersey to rescue stranded crabs. Nearly 5,000 crabs were rescued on 43 walks with the help of several local organizations, local homeowners, teachers, and others – 153 volunteers in all!

We are building from the success and lessons of our inaugural year to reorganize and expand the program for 2014. Along with

by Dr. Lisa FergusonConSerVation in aCtion

What a new year we have had so far! As I write this, it’s snowing – again. While the marsh is a 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 excited to have just finished the renovation of the Institute 2nd floor. The dormitory is fresh 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 our staff growth and needs. Within hours of the final inspections in early January and the completion of the renovation, we had several pipes burst in the ceiling of the kitchen. So it appears we are now renovating the kitchen area. We are in the middle of this project with a goal to be up and running again before Turtlefest on Easter weekend. We’re sticking with the approach of rebuilding to be better than before!

I am thrilled to report that the elevated walkway project is underway! The contractors have removed the old, Sandy damaged walkway and have begun installing the new walkway

structure! We are on a very tight timeline for completion so that we have completed the heavy installation work before the return of the Osprey. Its an exciting time and the new walkway will be a major enhancement to the Institute and our research and education programs. Look for photos and updates on our website and social media communications.

There are so many amazing things happening at the Institute and our members and supporters have enabled so many of our accomplishments. The response to our end-of-year appeal was record-breaking. Thank you all so much for entrusting us with your support and making a difference in all that we do. We honor our donors in this newsletter and on our Donor Recognition Wall in the Institute entryway. Thank you from all of us at the Institute.

We are all really busy planning for another remarkable year. We have announced our schedule of activities and are excited to continue to focus our events on mission and engage our community in impactful conservation activities. Our special events calendar reflects this focus. You will notice some changes and I hope you and your families will take advantage of some of the incredible opportunities these events provide.

We will be releasing our first Annual Report in a very long time so that you, our members and supporters can see how we are using your gifts to deliver our programs. Look for copies at the Institute and on our website in the coming weeks.

Please stop in and see what all the excitement’s about. I am happy to speak with any of you about our goals and plans for the future.

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STAFFDr. Lenore Tedesco, Executive DirectorDr. Lisa Ferguson, Deputy Director of Research and Conservation Brooke Knapick, Director of Educational Program DevelopmentBonnie Girard, Director of Finance and AdministrationChristine Mattera, Director of Marketing and Communications

Research:Katie Sellers, Conservation ScientistBrian Williamson, Research Scientist

Education:Kaitlin Gannon, Outreach CoordinatorSue Slotterback, Environmental Educator Kirby Hoffman, Aquarist/Educator

Administration:Terrie Campbell, Financial Admin. AssistantChristina Faulk, Administrative AssistantJoyce Ferguson, Tidepool ShopStephanie Stroble, Front Desk Receptionist/ Admissions CoordinatorBob Oberholtzer, Maintenance TechnicianCharlene Smith, Gardener

Hours:Until May 1, we are open:

Friday , Saturday & Sunday 9:30am to 4:30pmFrom May 2 to October 12, we will be open:Monday through Sunday: 9:30am to 4:30pm

June 17 to Labor Day - Special Evening Hoursuntil 8pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

General Admission:Members: FreeNon-members: $8 Adults, $6 Children 3-12 Views From the Tower is the quarterly newsletter of The Wetlands Institute and can also be found on our website.

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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 Salt Marsh SafariStarting in Marsh View Hall, watch our award-winning film, Secrets of the Salt Marsh. Then join us for a guided interpretive walk through the wetlands! Together we will travel along the new elevated walkway, down the salt marsh trail and out onto the dock overlooking Scotch Bonnet Creek. To fully experience the marsh, make sure to wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! Free with admissionDaily: 11:00am and 2:00pm

Ü Creature Feature and CraftWe will highlight a different live animal or group of animals each day! Get up close with terrapins, fish, crabs, sea stars and urchins, mollusks, horseshoe crabs and the animals of Finding Nemo. After the presentation, create a take-home craft related to that day’s Creature Feature!Free with admissionMonday and Friday: 12:30pm

Ü Catch ‘o the DayGet your feet wet (or wear waders!) as you discover what swims in the back bays. Help us drag a seine net through the water to find crabs, shrimp, fish and more. Activity recommended for ages 8 and up. Younger children are welcome to attend and can assist in removing creatures from the net! (This activity is tide dependent and may not occur during low tide). Free with admissionWednesday: 12:30pm

Ü Aquarium FeedingHelp us feed the fish and octopus, 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 horseshoe crab gobbling shrimp. (Not all animals are fed every day). Free with admissionTuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 12:30pm

Find us onSpring happeningS Ü means kid-friendly!

Friday, April 25 at 6:00pm.

George Clarke LectureThe Life, Death and Rebirth of the

Mississippi Delta: How to Harness theRiver to Build New Coastal Wetlands

Presented by Dr. Douglas J. Jerolmack, Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania. Refreshments will be served. RSVP requested by April 24. Admission: $5

tidepool Shop by Joyce Ferguson

Welcome Spring, sunshine and warmer weather! Welcome members and visitors, we missed you too!

We attended several trade shows and know that you will be delighted with the new books and gift items that we found.

The Shop is brimming with Made in America merchandise and custom items with The Wetlands Institute logo. New jewelry lines will greet you as well as Fair Trade bags with embroidered birds, turtles and horseshoe crabs. Our custom turtle crossing T-shirts are now available in white, black or gold and you will also find infant onesie’s in the popular design. We heard your request for wide brimmed hats for adults and bucket hats for youth. They will be arriving soon.

Ü Seashell SundaysStarting a shell collection? Want to know where shells come from? Can’t figure out what you found on the beach? Bring it in and we will tell you all about seashells, how to collect them without harming the environment and feature an assortment of live mollusks and cool artifacts.Free with admissionSunday: 12:30pm

Summer hours and activities start June 16, 2014! The Wetlands Institute will be open daily from 9:30am to 4:30pm with special evening hours until 8:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please check our website calendar for programming updates as we transition from spring to summer hours!

In preparation for the visiting school groups we have organized our center island to feature $5.00 and under items. Puppets, plush animals, puzzles, games are sure to please any child as well as a wide selection of books relating to nature.

Two children’s authors will be at Turtle Fest on April 19: Nancy Viau will present her book, Look What I Can Do! , celebrating baby animals overcoming challenges. Donna Zappala is returning with two books about Diamondback Terrapins: What Kind of Turtle Am I ? and Izzy’s Crossing. Don’t miss all of the festivities at Turtle Fest!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Bird Identification on Institute PropertyWalk our trail or perch on one of our viewing platforms and keep a list of bird species you see and hear. We will post the lists on our website so everyone can enjoy what this property has to offer! Your contributions will help us track which species are here, and how they are using the Institute property. Optics will be available for loan.

When: April - October, mornings and late afternoons.Eligibility: Bird ID experience, beginner and above. Required Commitment: Weekly, or minimum twice a month.

Trail Walks to Monitor Terrapin NestsDo you know about the exclosures we put around terrapin nests along our trail to keep the predators away from the eggs? We patrol our trail several times each day in order to spot nesting females and newly hatched terrapins. Help us keep an eye on trail activity this summer so that nests can stay protected.

When: April – mid-July; mid-August – October.Eligibility: 14 years and up.Required Commitment: A minimum of 5 days.

reTURN the Favor WalksThe Wetlands Institute is adopting several beaches in Cape May County to rescue stranded horseshoe crabs through the reTURN the Favor program. We need volunteers to lead walks with the public, follow protocols, and collect and submit data. Training and schedule will be provided.

When: May - mid-July (trainings mid-May and mid-June). Sites may require early mornings and late evenings. Eligibility: 20 years or older, able to walk on sandy beaches, record data, and willing to interact with the public. Required Commitment: Minimum 1 walk/week for 4 weeks.

Terrapin Barrier Fence MaintenanceWe have over 4 miles of barrier fencing along Stone Harbor Boulevard that helps prevent terrapins from making hazardous road-crossings. The fencing is most effective when it is securely in place and free of weeds. We could use the help of a few volunteers to keep our fencing in shape.

When: May – August. Eligibility: 18 years or older and work in hot, buggy conditions around poison ivy. Equipment will be provided.Required Commitment: 1-2 days a month.

Volunteer opportunitieS

2014 Summer nature programGet 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!

Terrapin Storm Drain Rescue Volunteer WorkshopThursday April 24, 6pm – 7pm at The Wetlands InstituteData 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 ksellers@wetlandsinstitute.org with your name and number of people attending.

Research and Conservation Volunteer OpportunitiesAre 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.

To get involved, contact research@wetlandsinstitute.org with your project of interest and details on eligibility and availability.

9:30am to 3pm

WetlandWonderland

9:30am - 4:30pm

Fall MigrationFestival

6pm to 10pm

Wings ‘n Water Benefit Auction

9:30am - 3pm

CrabulousCrab Day

9:30am - 3pm

CrabulousCrab Day

9am - 3pm

Turtle Fest

(details above)

Spring Shorebird & Horseshoe Crab Festival

Find us onupComing eVentS

2014 SpeCial eVentS lineup Save the dates!

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!

Saturday, April 19 - 9am to 3pmTurtle Fest

Non-Member: $10 Adult, $8 child, $30 family pack of 4Member: $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 impossible not to appreciate this phenomenon!

Join The Wetlands Institute and the Delaware Bay Shorebird Initiative for a festival that celebrates an amazing spectacle of nature – the shorebird migration and horseshoe crab spawning season.

• Shorebird Banding Volunteer Opportunities • On Water Back-Bay Nature Tours• reTURN the Favor Horseshoe Crab Rescue Walks• Horseshoe Crab Teaching Tank and

Aquaculture Tours• Guided Shorebird Viewing Walks • Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Themed

Family Workshops• And more!

Activities will be held in several locations. Check our website for details and a complete schedule. Tickets are available for purchase on our website.

The Spring Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Festival is a conservation collaboration that includes:

Two-Day TicketNon-Member: $15 Adult, $10 ChildMember: $13 Adult, $8 Child

One-Day TicketNon-Member: $10 Adult, $8 Child, $30 Family Pack of 4Member: $8 Adult, $6 Child, $25 Family Pack of 4

Sponsored by:

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 16-18

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.

$10,000 and upMr. and Mrs. Henry Schellenger, II

$5,000 - $9,999Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Burke, IIIGlenmede Trust Co, NAMr. and Mrs. Barry HamiltonMr. and Mrs. C. Lee Harp, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. G. Wayne RenneisenMr. & Mrs. Charles G. Roach, Jr.

$2,000 - $4,999Mr. and Mrs. G. Wayne RenneisenMs. Karen E. Welke

$1,000 - $1,999 Mr. Dennis T. DuttonMrs. Barbara R. EckhardtEden Charitable FoundationEisenhofer Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Cameron FowlerMr. and Mrs. Edward L. Jones, Jr.Drs. George and Lisa KenisMr.and Mrs. William Kronenberg IIIMr. and Mrs. John MazzoMr. and Mrs. William McMahonMr. Leonard Pfeiffer, IV and Ms. Anna GunnarssonMs. Catherine ShamlianMr. and Mrs. James SummersMr. and Mrs. Philip WelshMr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Zeigler

$500 - $999 Mr. Paul R. BarbinMs. Beverly CassidyMr. Geoff CoeMr. and Mrs. Benton CrismanMr. and Mrs. John Dewey & FamilyMr. and Mrs. Louis EniMr. and Mrs. Ritson FergusonMs. Joan GalliMr. and Mrs. Andrew Georganna

Ms. Mary Louise HartmanMr. and Mrs. E. Richard IrrgangMr. and Mrs. Gary and Pamela KernMr. & Mrs. Larry KravetMr. and Mrs. Andrew MajkaMr. and Mrs. Joseph G. MattosMr. & Mrs. William E. McCrackenMr. and Mrs. Julian MiragliaMs. Diane QuinnMs. Jane RakestrawMr. and Mrs. Gregg ReichMrs. Nancy RobertsDr. Lenore Tedesco and Ms. Nancy FribleyMs. Laura J. Wilson

$250 - $499 Lee and Jim AmighMr. and Mrs. Ben AtkinsonMrs. Audrey BuckinghamMr. Bill CraftDr. and Mrs. John CuthbertMr. & Mrs. Carl and Carol CutlerMr. and Mrs. John B. DeVriesMr. John FlynnMrs. Alfred M. FrankMr. and Mrs. Edward H. HanwayMs. Graysha K. HarrisMr. and Mrs. William J. Koehl, Jr.Ms. Stephanie LowMs. Lisa McNicholMr. and Mrs. Hugo MonformosoMr. and Mrs. Gregory OsbergMr. and Mrs. Wayne ParkerMr. Steven B. PfeifferPfizer Foundation Matching GiftsMr. and Mrs. Seymour S. Preston, IIIMr. and Mrs. Timothy Roach Ms. Elizabeth SchellengerMr. Greg StahlMr. and Mrs. John E. TunnellMs. Janice Zimmerman

$100 - $249 Mr. Andrew R. BlairMr. Brian BorakMr. and Mrs. William BowenMr. and Mrs. Christopher Branda, Jr.Mrs. Barbara Burton - SharpMeredith and Steve CherybaDr. Young ChungConcord SuitesMr. and Mrs. Philip DahlenMs. Margaret B. DiskinMr. and Mrs. Lewis E. FergusonDonna FerraioliMr. and Mrs. Joseph GallagherMr. John GaydosMs. Valerie GehrMs. Katherine GiffordDr. Ann T. GundryMrs. Patricia B. GreenwoodMr. Tom HippleGeorge and Martha HodgesMr. Tiemann and Virginia HornDr. and Mrs. Henry HuffnagleMr. and Mrs. Robert HunterJohnson & Johnson Matching GiftsMr. and Mrs. Henry JustiMr. & Mrs. Bruce KilroyDr. and Mrs. George KipelMs. Kristin KlingenbergMr. and Mrs. Mitchell B. KowalMr. John KowchakMr. and Mrs. David S. KratzMs. Helen KushlaMs. Carol D. LaneMr. & Mrs. Charles Q. LivingstonMr. and Mrs. Michael MattiseMr. and Mrs. John MichalskiMr. Stephen W. MillerMr. and Mrs. Esther & Ralph MilnesMrs. Carol M. Miner

$50,000 and upJim and Barbara SummersSpike and Mary Yoh

$10,000 to $49,999Ray and Ellen Burke Jennifer and Ken Zeigler

$5,000 to $9,999Anne Galli Chip and Nancy Roach Hank and Julie Schellenger

$50,000 and upLaura Hare Charitable Trust

$10,000 to $49,999Anonymous DonorDr. Constance P. Dent Mrs. Mary Millar

$1,000 to $9,999Mr. Joseph JehlLang Rogers Family FoundationPatagonia FootwearDr. and Mrs. A. F. Wood

Capacity Building Initiative General Donations

Annual Fund Appeal

up to $4,999Cape May Beach Plum AssociationMichael Craig and the Washington InnCarl and Carol Cutler Dr. Constance P. Dent Gifts to Joe Jacobs Memorial Fund Dr. Ann Gundry Julian and Betsy Miraglia UMH Properties

Mr. and Mrs. Michael MovsovichMs. Joan L. MurrayMr. and Mrs. Robert L. MutzelDr. and Mrs. Robert OwenMr. and Mrs. Richard T. PalmerchuckMr. Richard O. PikeMs. Janice PruchMr. and Mrs. Scott ReeseMs. Elizabeth RitaMr. Philip H. RowlandMr. Grant SalstromMr. James SchellengerKimberly & Eric SchielaMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. SmithMs. Allison StattnerMr. and Mrs. Ward StoneMr. Mike SurakMr. and Mrs. Charles Tomlinson, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John C. TrinklMr. Bob TurkelsonMr. and Mrs. E. Norman VeaseyMr. and Mrs. Michael VenezianoMr. Larry A. WehrMr. and Mrs. Kenneth WernerMr. & Mrs. H. Drake Williams, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. WorkmanMr. and Mrs. Louis J. Zucca, Jr.

$99 and underMr. and Mrs. Richard P. AdamsMr. and Mrs. Steve and Susan AhernMs. Kathleen AllenPat AspinwallSidne BagliniMs. Dorothy M. BairMs. Gail L. BallerstedtScott and Evelyn BarronMr. and Mrs. Robert BartkeMr. and Mrs. Frederick BeiselMs. Carrie BellMr. & Mrs. Stan BenarickMr. David Blair

$500 to $999Ms. Therese EsperdyMr. and Mrs. David GilbertMr. and Mrs. C. Lee Harp, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael HaysMr. and Mrs. Coleman Henry

thank you donorS!Ms. Ginny Renzi BlairMs. Maureen BlairMs. Susan BobinyecMs. Susan BrastowMr. and Mrs. John H. Bretherick, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Jerald S. BrodkeyMr. and Mrs. Jason BrownMs. Margot BrubakerMrs. Harriet BurgChristopher and Patricia BuziakMs. Priscilla CampbellMr. and Mrs. Stewart CampbellMr. Everett CasselBarbara CherekjianMr. and Mrs. John J. ChopackMr. and Mrs. Robert ClaphamMr. and Mrs. Corbin CogswellMrs. Neil CohenMr. Frank ColadonatoMr. John ConnorMr. and Mrs. Osman M. Corson, Jr.Ms. Barbara CroweMs. Elizabeth CrowleyMrs. Miriam CunninghamMr. & Mrs. Doug Davidson Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James W. DavisDrs. Robert and Trude DayMr. Robert T. DeGavreMr. and Mrs. Paul DeLongMr. and Mrs. Gary and Diane DieliMr. Joe DolciniMr. and Mrs. Donald Douglass, Jr.Ms. Barbara DriscollMs. Kara DuniganMrs. Azalea EllisMs. Mary FaleseMr. and Mrs. Patrick FayMrs. Jane FosterKathy FosterMr. and Mrs. John Fowler, Jr.

Mr. Anthony GalatolaMr. and Mrs. Rob GannonMs. Jennifer GensemerMr. and Mrs. John Gergely, Jr.10529 Golden Gate LLCMs. Judy-Lynn GoldenbergMr. and Mrs. Carl GrafMr. and Mrs. Larry HamermeshMr. Tim HarpMs. Barbi HarrisMr. and Mrs. Michael F. HenahanMr. Steven W. HepdingMs. Mary Lou HesserMr. and Mrs. Kenneth HickmanMr. Peter A. HolterMr. and Mrs. John HowardMr. and Mrs. William J. HughesMs. Sonya HulbertMr. Thomas F. HyndMr. Chris IdlerMr. and Mrs. Kenneth JohnstonDr. Stephen JohnsonMr. & Mrs. David M. JunkinMs. Sherry JurasinskiMr. and Mrs. Thomas KeightleyMs. Valerie KellerMs. Jayne KellyMs. Mary Kay KennedyMr. Raymond KennyDr. Richard B. KentDr. and Mrs. Daniel KlemDr. Vicki D. LachmanMs. Cherry LandisMs. Charlotte LansingerMr. and Mrs. Clark LareMs. Sally LeathersichLund’s Fisheries, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. MacFarlandMr. Edward MahlerMs. Kelli Marcotte

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck MatthewsMr. and Mrs. Leonard MazurMr. Robert McGarveyDr. Mari M. McLeanMs. Paul and Martha McNamaraDr. Kathleen W. McNicholasMr. and Mrs. Allen MeyerMr. and Mrs. Charles NashMrs. Cassandra S. NaylorMr. A. Cesar NogueiraDr. Helen PappasMs. Marya ParralMr. Connie PascaleMr. and Mrs. Gabriel PascuzziMr. and Mrs. John C. PeltierMs. Nancy PfefferMr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Phillips, IIIMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey PiersonMs. Vilma F. PomboMrs. Priscilla PurseMr. William F. QuinnMs. Lora RadzietaMr. & Mrs. William RauppMr. Joseph RealeMr. & Mrs. Brian ReynoldsMs. Evelyn RiderMs. Evelyn RobertsMr. Atlee RobinsonMr. David RoganMs. Kathleen RyanPatrick Sahukar and FamilyMs. Susan SchmidtMs. Jane ShalawayMs. Sandra ShapiroMrs. Virginia ShenMs. Christine SingerMr. and Mrs. Charles O. SluggMs. Eileen A. SmalfusMr. and Mrs. David SmithMorgan and Patricia Smith

Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Jr.Ms. Shannon SnowMr. and Mrs. Stewart StrobleMs. Barbara StoneMs. Cheryl S. StrubleMs. Barbara TomlinMr. and Mrs. William H. Tozour Jr.Mr. Chris Tsiouris Jr.Mr. Steven F. UlrichDr. and Mrs. Charles ValentineMs. Elisabeth Van EveryMr. and Mrs. George Van GilderMr. and Mrs. Martin VasquezMs. Catherine Ann WagnerMrs. Alice WallersteinMrs. Grace M. WaltonMr. Francis WarnockMrs. Robert WeaverMr. and Mrs. Benton G. WeimerMrs. Dorothy T. WestMr. and Mrs. Charlie ZepkaMs. Barbara U. Zimmerman

Donations in Honor of:Raymond Burke, IIIPaul Burton, IIISandra ClaphamC. Lee HarpDoris Raker

Donations in Memory of:Anita BorakJohn CapelliPatricia Windrow HowardJoyce LeonardAnnie LinchGeoffrey MoskowitzJulia PeiferSamuel RobertsJim “Daddy” SchellengerCharles Brooke Worth

The Power of GivingDr. 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

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The Marshketeers are gearing up for another 24 hours of birding madness on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Our team is stronger than ever with a new expert birder and some experienced returning members. This year’s team co-led by Dr. Lenore Tedesco and Dr. Lisa Ferguson, is pledging their commitment to 24 hours of sunshine, darkness, wind, rain, sand and mud to locate as many species as they can, by sight or sound. Most importantly the team hopes to spot the 2014 Bonus Bird, the Black-Crowned Night-Heron.

This is an important fund-raising event for the Institute - please support us. Proceeds from this year’s event will be used to support avian research and conservative programs at the Institute. In 2013, the Marshketeers spotted 129 species and raised nearly $5,000! We ask for your generous support.

1. Pledge an amount per bird species identified, and mail your contribution after the results are in for the year.

2. Contribute a fixed amount to send in right away.3. Offer an additional pledge based on whether this year’s “bonus

bird”, the Black-Crowned Night-Heron is found.

Please note: To save paper and reduce our costs this year, we will not mail out forms. All our fundraising will be done online and through this newsletter. This way, we can devote all monies directly to our avian research and conservation programs.

Fill out and return the pledge form to the right or pledge online at:wetlandsinstitute.org/conservation/WorldSeriesofBirding

Name: _______________________________________________

Email: ___________________________ Member? Yes No

Address: _____________________________________________

City: _________________________ State: _____ Zip: _________

Enclosed, please find my donation of $__________ Check#_____

or Credit Card #_______________________________________Exp. Date: _____________ cvv#________ (3 digit security code)

Please read the categories carefully and mark all those that apply to you:

For each species The Marshketeers spot, I wish to pledge :

25¢_____ 50¢_____ 75¢ _____ $1 _____ Other $______

In addition to any other pledges that I have made, I agree to donate an additional $25 if the “bonus bird” is spotted.

I prefer to contribute a fixed sum of : $____________

Thank you for supporting avian research and conservation programs at the Institute.

2014 Pledge FormMail to: The Wetlands Institute 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd Stone Harbor, NJ 08247