Lecture Series

Join us for our lecture series to learn more about the cultural and natural history of the coast! All lectures meet in the Interpretive Center at 1:00 pm. Lectures are free to all members of the Friends of IBSP and their guests! Members can use promo code MEMBER at checkout to remove the fee.

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Sunday, February 2nd

Living Shoreline - Marsh Restoration

Join naturalists as they discuss the changes along the shoreline of Cattus Island and the plans for marsh restoration. Cattus Island is the most significant salt marsh and the largest breakwater in the northern portion of Barnegat Bay. The overall goal of this project is to restore critical shoreline areas to address significant erosion and prevent extreme wetlands and habitat loss in the Barnegat Bay.

The Friends will also discuss planned restoration projects in Island Beach State Park.

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Sunday February 9th - Lichens of NJ with Jason Hafstad

This presentation will explore the diversity of lichens found in New Jersey, including what lichens are, how they are identified, and why they are critical components of New Jersey's biodiverse ecosystems.

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Sunday February 23rd - Composting to Save our Shore with Clean Communities

Join us as we learn about the importance of oceans, bays, and shorelines and how we can protect the health of our waterways while building a sustainable garden through composting. Beachside gardening comes with a special set of challenges and environmental impacts. We will show you how to start and maintain a compost pile to improve your garden and attract pollinators. Attendees will receive a free compost bin.

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Sunday March 9th -  Ocean County Historical Society

Meet Revolutionary War Hero, Joshua Huddy, as portrayed by Jeff Schenker. Learn about the Toms River battle of the Block House and the Cranberry Inlet which created a major commercial port at Toms River.

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Sunday, March 16th - Birdy Jerz - Birding in the Garden State Learn from naturalist, Lindsay McNamara, about great spots across New Jersey for birding, including what you can expect to find, and what makes a location a great area for bird activity. This multimedia presentation will get you excited to look in your neighborhood, local park or backyard for our state's exceptional range of migratory and year-round birds. Lindsay will also draw on her experience supporting bird banding research to share insights into how concerned community members are using science to learn about, monitor, and protect birds. Register Here

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Sunday March 23rd - Horseshoe Crab Monitoring with Save Coastal Wildlife