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Join Master Carver Jode Hillman for an intensive TWO DAY class (2/10 and 2/17) in which students will learn the methods and techniques needed to carve and paint a hollow cedar Redhead decoy. Students may choose a hen or drake to carve and paint; painting will be done in oils.  Prior carving experience is required. Course fee: Member - $155/Non-Member: $170 Additional Materials Fee: $60.00 Please call 609-296-8868 to register.

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “History of the Decoy & Gunning Show” by Mike Mangum Join Director of the Ocean County Parks & Recreation Mike Mangum and Chief Park Naturalist German Georgieff for a look inside the Decoy & Gunning Show. The show highlights the culture, heritage, and environment of the Barnegat Bay region. The show shares a unique relationship with the Tuckerton Seaport and will celebrate its 37th year on Sept 28th.…

Click the image above for the full 2019 Lunch 'n Learn schedule. “History of the Decoy & Gunning Show” by Mike Mangum Join Director of the Ocean County Parks & Recreation Mike Mangum and Chief Park Naturalist German Georgieff for a look inside the Decoy & Gunning Show. The show highlights the culture, heritage, and environment of the Barnegat Bay region. The show shares a unique relationship with the Tuckerton Seaport and will celebrate its 37th year on Sept 28th.…

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. “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…

Join Master Carver Jode Hillman for an intensive TWO DAY class in which students will learn the methods and techniques needed to carve and paint Barrow’s Goldeneye decoy. Students may choose a hen or drake to carve and paint; painting will be done in oils.  Prior carving experience is required. Course fee Member: $190/Non-Member: $200 Please call the Tuckerton Seaport at 609-296-8868 to register.      

Join Master Carver Jode Hillman for an intensive TWO DAY class in which students will learn the methods and techniques needed to carve and paint Barrow’s Goldeneye decoy. Students may choose a hen or drake to carve and paint; painting will be done in oils.  Prior carving experience is required. Course fee Member: $190/Non-Member: $200 Please call the Tuckerton Seaport at 609-296-8868 to register.      

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…