Celebration of the Coast’ at Wings ‘n Water Festival

‘Celebration of the Coast’ at Wings ‘n Water Festival

Wetlands Institute on September 17^th and 18^th

(Stone Harbor, N.J.) The Jersey shore coastal region is the focus of the Wings ‘n Water Festival on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Wetlands Institute and various locations in Stone Harbor, N.J.

Designed to promote a lifelong understanding of the coastal environment through art and nature, the festival features two days of activities geared to all ages and interests. Meet nationally known artists, carvers, quilters, and crafters. Go bird watching or take a narrated nature walk. Witness a fly fishing demonstration, judge a chowder contest or listen to folk music. Bring the kids for face painting, games and crafts.

The Wings ‘n Water Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets, which are good for both days, are $12 for adults and $5 for children aged 2 to 12. (Adults save $2 when purchasing tickets before Sept. 3.)

For a full schedule of events or for more information, contact the Wetlands Institute at (609) 368-1211 or visit www.wetlandsinstitute.org.

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Festival Highlights

Saturday

10 a.m. Mimosas on the Marsh Champagne/Breakfast Back Bay Boat Cruise
(reservations required)

10 a.m. Bird Watching, Stone Harbor Point

10:30 a.m. Retriever Demonstration, Wetlands Institute Dock

11 a.m. Build a birdhouse with Home Depot

11:30 a.m. Fly Casting Clinic, Wetlands Institute Pond

11:30 a.m. Folk Music for Children, Big Top Tent, Wetlands Institute

12 noon Chowder Challenge, St. Mary’s Church, Stone Harbor

12:30 p.m. Turtle Release, Wetlands Institute Dock

1 p.m. Retriever Demonstration, Wetlands Institute Dock

1:30 p.m. Folk Music, Big Top Tent, Wetlands Institute

1:30 p.m. Guided Tour of Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary

2 p.m. Fly Casting Clinic, Wetlands Institute Pond

2 p.m. Kayaking (reservations required)

2 and 3 p.m. Salt Marsh Safari, Institute Pond

3:30 p.m. Fish & Invertebrate Netting, Wetlands Institute Dock

4 p.m. Back Bay Boat Cruise on the Skimmer (reservations required)

Sunday

10 a.m. Avalon Dune Walk, 48^th Street and Dune Drive

11 a.m. Salt Marsh Safari, Wetlands Institute Pond

11:30 a.m. Folk Music for Children, Big Top Tent, Wetlands Institute

12:30 p.m. Turtle Release, Wetlands Institute Dock

1 p.m. Retriever Demonstration, Wetlands Institute Dock

1:30 p.m. Folk Music, Big Top Tent, Wetlands Institute

2 p.m. Fly Casting Clinic, Wetland Institute Pond

3 p.m. Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary Guided Tour

4 p.m. Race of the Yellow Duckies, Wetlands Institute Dock