A staff member from The Wetlands Institute will present “Sea Creatures with Amazing Features” at Monmouth County Audubon Society's annual "Family Night" program on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Church of the Nativity on Ridge Road in Fair Haven. The public is
welcome; admission is free.
This program, geared toward elementary-school children, will start one hour earlier than normal MCAS programs to make it more convenient for families to attend.
Using live animals, the Wetlands Institute will introduce some of their small marine animals to our little folks. Participants will use all of their senses and their imagination to discover the wet world of water animals. Following a fun and interactive explanation of the local sea animals, be prepared to get your hands wet! Participants will get to spend time with sea stars, sea urchins, crabs, clams, sea snails, mussels and maybe even a horseshoe crab. Habitats, food chains and anatomy are some of the topics that will be covered. The program promises to be fun and educational for children of all ages.
The Wetlands Institute, located in Stone Harbor, NJ, promotes the conservation and preservation of coastal ecosystems by providing a fun and educational experience for families, school groups and vacationers of all ages. Visitors enjoy many attractions as well as the extensive array of educational programs available throughout the year. Their very popular Wings ‘n’ Water Festival takes place every September.
The Monmouth County Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society, is dedicated to the enjoyment and study of nature, wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and education. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month September through May at the Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven; guest speakers address a wide variety of nature-related topics, and refreshments are provided. In addition, the group sponsors at least one field trip per month, and members receive The Osprey, the club’s bi-monthly newsletter. Further information can be obtained by visiting the organization’s Website at http://www.monmouthaudubon.org, or via e-mail at info@monmouthaudubon.org.
Using live animals, the Wetlands Institute will introduce some of their small marine animals to our little folks. Participants will use all of their senses and their imagination to discover the wet world of water animals. Following a fun and interactive explanation of the local sea animals, be prepared to get your hands wet! Participants will get to spend time with sea stars, sea urchins, crabs, clams, sea snails, mussels and maybe even a horseshoe crab. Habitats, food chains and anatomy are some of the topics that will be covered. The program promises to be fun and educational for children of all ages.
The Wetlands Institute, located in Stone Harbor, NJ, promotes the conservation and preservation of coastal ecosystems by providing a fun and educational experience for families, school groups and vacationers of all ages. Visitors enjoy many attractions as well as the extensive array of educational programs available throughout the year. Their very popular Wings ‘n’ Water Festival takes place every September.
The Monmouth County Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society, is dedicated to the enjoyment and study of nature, wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and education. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month September through May at the Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven; guest speakers address a wide variety of nature-related topics, and refreshments are provided. In addition, the group sponsors at least one field trip per month, and members receive The Osprey, the club’s bi-monthly newsletter. Further information can be obtained by visiting the organization’s Website at http://www.monmouthaudubon.org, or via e-mail at info@monmouthaudubon.org.
