The Wetlands Institute has been awarded a $24,900 grant from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF). The conservation grant recognizes the Wetlands Institute’s many diamondback terrapin research and conservation projects. “We are incredibly grateful to have received the support of... Continue reading
Posted on November 12, 2014
When wildlife/human interactions occur, people generally resort to trapping and relocating to “fix” the issue. Trapping should be considered a last resort, as it is generally not beneficial to the public or the animals. Trapping does not discriminate and non-target... Continue reading
Posted on October 10, 2014
As part of continuing efforts to build a center of excellence in research, education, and conservation, the Wetlands Institute has implemented new energy efficiency practices that include lighting technology specifically designed to be environmentally compatible with turtles and other sensitive... Continue reading
Posted on October 3, 2014
What better way to celebrate the bounty of fall than golden autumn colors, crisp weather, yummy harvest fare and time spent with family and friends at Clean Water Fund’s 5th Annual Autumn Toast to a Healthy Environment wine and chocolate... Continue reading
Posted on September 30, 2014
This fall, from October 23 – 26, the largest poetry event in North America, The Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival, will bring renowned poets from across the U.S. and around the world to read, perform and discuss poetry with audiences in... Continue reading
Posted on September 26, 2014