Winter 2012
Science Saturdays 11:00 AM - Saturday.
Due to weather and other factors
it is always best to call to confirm the speaker, date and time.
609.494.1241
For the sixth consecutive winter, the LBIF hosts interactive lecture
and discussion programs that tackle today’s most pressing
scientific, environmental, and sustainability issues that directly
relate to local communities. This program is free and open to
everyone, will include light refreshments before each program and
includes a question and answer session with the speaker following
the main presentation.
February 4: The Natural History and Ecology of Barnegat Bay
Presenter: Marc Labella, Associate Professor of Science, Ocean
County College
Barnegat Bay is a small, brackish arm of the Atlantic Ocean, about
30 miles long, along the coast of Ocean County. The bay is fed by
several small rivers including the Toms River and the Metedeconk
River, which empty into the bay through small estuaries along its
inner shore. Mark’s talk will focus on the natural history and
ecology of Barnegat Bay, specifically its discovery by Cornelius
May, the founding of industry within the confines of the bay, and
the ecological importance to these industries and the people who
live on or near its shores.
February 11: Dangers of Extinction and Loss of Diversity
Presenter: Frank Zalvina, Defenders of Wildlife
Mr. Zalvino will discuss the protection of native animal and plant
species in their natural communities including the threats of
extinction for many of our state’s most at risk residents. He will
also detail Defenders of Wildlife’s work protecting and restoring
native wildlife, safeguarding habitat, resolving conflicts, and
educate and mobilize the public. Further discussion will detail how
drilling for oil in New Jersey and in the Arctic National Wildlife
Refuge in Alaska affect one another.
February 18
Presenter: Mark DeBonis, CPO, United States Coast Guard
February 25
Presenter: Roland Hagen, Operations Coordinator, Rutgers
University Marine Field Station
March 3
Presenter: Virginia Rettig, Refuge Manager, Edwin B. Forsythe
National Wildlife Refuge
Ms. Rettig will give an overview of the Edwin B. Forsythe National
Wildlife Refuge, focusing on activities and areas available for
public use. Additionally, she will provide information regarding bird
use of the refuge’s beach areas at Holgate and Little Beach Island.
March 10 Birding 101
Presenter: Sue Puder, President, Southern Ocean Birding Group;
Linda Gangi, Vice President, Southern Ocean Birding Group
Join Susan and Linda to learn all about ways to identify birds, why
New Jersey is such a wonderful place to view birds, local birding
hotspots, and why bird watching is such an exciting and growing
outdoor activity. This program is part of Wings over LBI Day, an
annual bird watching celebration that takes place at Barnegat
Lighthouse State Park and the LBIF.
March 17
Presenter: Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager, Conserve
Wildlife Foundation of NJ
March 24 Magnificent Monarchs
Presenter: Mary Lenahan, Certified Interpretive Guide with the US
Fish and Wildlife Service, and Master Naturalist at Forsythe
National Wildlife Refuge
Mary will detail the lives and amazing stories of the Monarch
Butterfly. These seemingly delicate creatures have the longest
migration of any insect in North America and overwinter in the
mountains of Mexico. During this presentation come to understand
the Monarch life cycle, all about their food, and how you can
raise them at home and attract them with a native pollinator
garden.
March 31 Beneath the Garden State
Presenter: Herb Segars, Underwater and deep sea Photographer
Beneath the Garden State – Exploring Aquatic New Jersey is a
view into the strange and beautiful marine animals found in the
Atlantic waters off New Jersey as well as on shipwrecks and
artificial reefs. You will be fascinated by a myriad display of marine
animals captures in thirty years of photography. Whether you’re a
fisherman, scuba diver, surfer, beach lover, environmentalist, or
just someone who loves the ocean, this presentation is for you.
April 7 Turtles and Terrapins: No Place to Nest
Presenter: John Wnek, Supervisor, Marine Academy of Technology
and Environmental Science
Come meet some live Terrapins! This program will look at local
turtle species with an emphasis on the Diamondback Terrapin
emphasizing the nesting and decline in the number of nesting
areas. Initiatives to increase nesting success of terrapins including
the hatchery program at the LBIF and High Bar Harbor through
project Terrapin, an initiative to conserve and educate about
Diamondback Terrapins and led by Wnek and students at MATES
school will be detailed.
Science Saturdays (now completed for winter 2010-2011- here is what you missed)
Science Saturdays
Were held Saturdays, February 5 – April 16, 2011
11:00am – 12:00noon
Below are Hightlights of the sessions:
Presenter: Jay Madden Architect, Steve Clark, MaGrann Associates
Conserving energy, for the LBIF, for yourself, for our nation.
Wind Power: Offshore, Inshore, and Onshore
Presenter: Paul Gallagher, Fisherman’s Energy of NJ
You keep hearing about it, but what is the true story?
Presenter: Viking Village – Sharon McKenna, Karter Larson. Rutgers, County Marine Agent, Gef Flimlin
“We can have our fish and eat it too!” Did you know one of our largest operational commercial fishing seaports is right in Barnegat Light?
Presenter: Melanie Reding, Education Coordinator, Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center
How will climate change affect the way of life in the Barnegat Bay watershed?
Remotely Operated Vehicles and Side Scan Sonar – Applications for Coastal Research
Presenter: Steve Evert, Field Station Manager, Dr. Pete Straub, Professor of Biology, Dr. Mark Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, Stockton Marine Science and Environmental Field Station
Advanced marine survey equipment is being used by Stockton researchers to assess the ecology of New Jersey’s artificial reefs, identify marine debris in estuaries, and map historical shipwrecks in the Mullica River.
Coastal Rain and Native Gardening for Families
Presenter: Pat Dagnall, Master Gardener, Rain Garden Specialist and Linda West, Master Gardner, Rain Garden Specialist
You want to help the environment? Here is what you can do! Also go to Rain Garden.
Presenter: John Wnek, MATES
LBIF welcomed the newest additions to the family last year with Project Terrapin, releasing hatchlings safely into the wild.
House Greening
Beyond Beach Grass: Sustainable Barrier Island Gardens
Louise Wootton, Ph. D. Georgian Court University
Water - Lifeblood of the Pinelands and Barnegat Bay
Rich Bizub, Pinelands Preservation Alliance
See an interactive map of the Pinelands Area Interactive Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan Map
For the fifth consecutive winter, the LBIF’s Science Committee hosts FREE, interactive lectures tackling today’s most pressing environmental and scientific issues in an easy-to-understand format.
February 26
Energy Audit
Presenter: Jay Madden
Conserving energy, for the LBIF, for yourself, for our nation. Participate in a real energy audit of the LBIF Children’s Learning Center Building. See how professionals conduct the audit, analyze the results and plan how to make energy saving changes. Yes, you should try this at home! You will also learn how to get green energy right now without adding any equipment.
March 5
Wind Power: Offshore, Inshore, and Onshore
You keep hearing about it, but what is the true story? Wind Energy may be blowing BIG change! What’s the latest progress on the offshore and inshore wind farm projects off the coast of Atlantic City and what are the state and local government’s policy for onshore wind generators.
March 12
Sustainable Fisheries
Presenter: Viking Village
“We can have our fish and eat it too!” Did you know one of our largest operational commercial fishing seaports is right in Barnegat Light? Join us for this lecture and cooking demonstration as we learn how commercial fishermen are implementing practices to ensure that their business can survive and that we can have fish to eat far into the future! Get some seafood cooking tips and taste samples from the folks at Viking Village at 1:00pm following the lecture!
March 19
Climate Change
Presenter: Melanie Reding, Education Coordinator, Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center
How will climate change affect the way of life in the Barnegat Bay watershed? What effect does sea level rise have on coastal plants and animals? Learn some of the key concepts of climate change and improve your “climate literacy” as we move forward in addressing this global challenge.
March 26
Remotely Operated Vehicles and Side Scan Sonar – Applications for Coastal Research
Presenter: Steve Evert, Field Station Manager, Dr. Pete Straub, Professor of Biology, Dr. Mark Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Marine Science, Stockton Marine Science and Environmental Field Station
Advanced marine survey equipment is being used by Stockton researchers to assess the ecology of New Jersey’s artificial reefs, identify marine debris in estuaries, and map historical shipwrecks in the Mullica River. Come learn about these marine technology instruments and their capabilities and how Stockton faculty and students are putting them to use for coastal research projects in our region.
April 2
Coastal Rain and Native Gardening for Families
Presenter: Pat Dagnall, Master Gardener, Rain Garden Specialist and Linda West, Master Gardner, Rain Garden Specialist
You want to help the environment? Here is what you can do! Come and learn how a rain garden collects rain, helps recharge our ground water and prevents pollution of our bay. Learn easy steps on how to prepare, install and maintain a rain garden.
April 9
Turtle Mania
Presenter: John Wnek, MATES
LBIF welcomed the newest additions to the family last year with Project Terrapin, releasing hatchlings safely into the wild. Come learn about these fascinating creatures and how to help make the 2011 terrapin population count even better. Learn how you can be trained as a turtle rescuer.
May 14
TBD- Green Business Panel
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Some Of earlier Sessions
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