DISCOVERY DAYS
Every summer, we host weekly Discovery Days on our campus. Discovery Days are free, family friendly, and open to all. They are held every Wednesday during summer and include a group tour of our preserved salt-marsh, our working beehives, our terrapin nesting gardens, and last but not least, LBI’s most famous nesting pair of ospreys, Jack & Wendy.
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Science Is Everywhere
Did you know that there are over 650 pairs of nesting ospreys in New Jersey, but only four nests are located on LBI?
Ospreys are one of Long Beach Island’s most iconic coastal birds, often spotted soaring over Barnegat Bay or nesting near the shoreline. Once endangered, these remarkable raptors have made an inspiring comeback thanks to local conservation efforts. During Discovery Days at LBIF, families can learn about their role in the coastal ecosystem, how scientists monitor their nests, and ways to help protect them.
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey: “New Jersey Osprey Project” page with nesting platform info, survey data, and conservation efforts.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection: Official 2022 Osprey Report PDF detailing status, trends, and management in the state.
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