JCNERR/Tuckerton Seaport

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “Famous First of the Navesink Twin Lights” by Nicholas Wood Did you know the Navesink Twin Lights are not actually “twins"? Join Historian Nicholas Wood for a discussion on the ‘Famous Firsts’ of the Navesink beacon in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Lighthouse Challenge (held just one week later, October 19th & 20th). Lunch for the 12:30 session can be purchased by calling the Union Market…

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “Oyster Farming” by Bridgitte Bliss & Gretchen Maxwell Gretchen & Bridgitte Maxwell of Maxwell Shellfish, are sixth generation Oyster farmers of the Great Bay. The Maxwell’s and their ancestors have been coastal traders, baymen, fishermen, and boat builders in South Jersey for over 150 years. Maxwell Shellfish is focused on growing their business in an environmentally sound way in harmony with nature to preserve the culture and heritage…

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “Oyster Farming” by Bridgitte Bliss & Gretchen Maxwell Gretchen & Bridgitte Maxwell of Maxwell Shellfish, are sixth generation Oyster farmers of the Great Bay. The Maxwell’s and their ancestors have been coastal traders, baymen, fishermen, and boat builders in South Jersey for over 150 years. Maxwell Shellfish is focused on growing their business in an environmentally sound way in harmony with nature to preserve the culture and heritage…

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “History That’s Myth - History in the Making - And Ice Cream” by Paul Hart End 2019 by reviewing some misinformation of New Jersey’s past. Investigate what 2020 brings for the 20th anniversary of the Tuckerton Seaport. Consume some sweet New Jersey history as we end. Lunch for the 12:30 session can be purchased by calling the Union Market at 609-879-5799.

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “History That’s Myth - History in the Making - And Ice Cream” by Paul Hart End 2019 by reviewing some misinformation of New Jersey’s past. Investigate what 2020 brings for the 20th anniversary of the Tuckerton Seaport. Consume some sweet New Jersey history as we end. Lunch for the 12:30 session can be purchased by calling the Union Market at 609-879-5799.

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “Research Efforts on the American Eel in the Great Bay Mullica River Estuary” by Dr. Mark Sullivan The American eel can be commonly found throughout the Mullica River-Great Bay Estuary (NJ). Join Dr. Sullivan from Stockton University on how a decade of research on the species has shown the importance of long term data, innovative collection techniques, as well as formulating new research questions. Lunch for the 12:30…

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “Research Efforts on the American Eel in the Great Bay Mullica River Estuary” by Dr. Mark Sullivan The American eel can be commonly found throughout the Mullica River-Great Bay Estuary (NJ). Join Dr. Sullivan from Stockton University on how a decade of research on the species has shown the importance of long term data, innovative collection techniques, as well as formulating new research questions. Lunch for the 12:30…

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “The Coastal Resilience Puzzle” by Lisa Auermuller What does it mean to be “resilient”? Since 2013, the JC NERR has assisted almost 60 New Jersey communities in implementing resilience planning, reduce vulnerability and increasing preparedness. Join Assistant Manager of the JC NERR, Lisa Auermuller, to hear more about what the reserve is doing to help the state and local communities be more resilient. Lunch for the 12:30 session…

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “The Coastal Resilience Puzzle” by Lisa Auermuller What does it mean to be “resilient”? Since 2013, the JC NERR has assisted almost 60 New Jersey communities in implementing resilience planning, reduce vulnerability and increasing preparedness. Join Assistant Manager of the JC NERR, Lisa Auermuller, to hear more about what the reserve is doing to help the state and local communities be more resilient. Lunch for the 12:30 session…

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. Largest Musical Instrument in New Jersey (Largest Organ in the World) by Scott Banks The Midmer-Losh is the World’s Largest Pipe Organ, housed in Atlantic City’s boardwalk hall. Hidden behind the walls of this historic structure are 33,112 pipes and over 150 tons of sound producing equipment. Join Scott Banks for a discussion on this 4-time Guinness book record holder! Lunch for the 12:30 session can be purchased…

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. Largest Musical Instrument in New Jersey (Largest Organ in the World) by Scott Banks The Midmer-Losh is the World’s Largest Pipe Organ, housed in Atlantic City’s boardwalk hall. Hidden behind the walls of this historic structure are 33,112 pipes and over 150 tons of sound producing equipment. Join Scott Banks for a discussion on this 4-time Guinness book record holder! Lunch for the 12:30 session can be purchased…

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “Returning the Favor, Citizens Helping Horseshoe Crabs” by Wetlands Institute staff The reTURN the Favor program was initiated in 2013 to rescue horseshoe crabs stranded on beaches along the Delaware Bay in New Jersey, where large concentrations of crabs spawn every spring. With crabs at risk to dying from exposure and predation, several New Jersey-based groups formed a partnership to recruit, train, and organize volunteers to rescue crabs…

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “Returning the Favor, Citizens Helping Horseshoe Crabs” by Wetlands Institute staff The reTURN the Favor program was initiated in 2013 to rescue horseshoe crabs stranded on beaches along the Delaware Bay in New Jersey, where large concentrations of crabs spawn every spring. With crabs at risk to dying from exposure and predation, several New Jersey-based groups formed a partnership to recruit, train, and organize volunteers to rescue crabs…

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. "Examining the ecological response of Barnegat Bay fishes to the closing of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Generating Station” by Dr. Thomas Grothues In September 2018, The oldest operating nuclear power plant in the US, in Lacey Township, NJ, became the first to shut down for decommissioning. Dr. Tom Grothues from Rutgers University, will explore the ongoing efforts and preliminary results of a study on the response of…