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Improving management of New Jersey coastal environments through science, education, and stewardship. Stay in the know by bookmarking our Linktree!

https://linktr.ee/jcnerr

11/02/2026

📣LAST CALL! There are still spots remaining for our upcoming FREE Family Fun Program on November 4th: “The Remarkable Horseshoe Crab!”

Older than dinosaurs, cooler than a crab: Dive into the weird and wonderful world of horseshoe crabs with Amy Plantarich and Toni Rose Tablante from the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve!

Designed for kids in grades 1–8 and their families**, this interactive presentation will uncover how these armored, 10+-eyed survivors outlived the dinosaurs. We’ll explore their unique body design, learn about how their blue blood makes them medical superheroes, and wrap up with a fun take-home activity followed by free time to explore the exhibit!

When: November 4th 2026 - 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Life on the Edge Exhibit located at the The Tuckerton Seaport
(120 W Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087)

Spots are limited, and pre-registration is required! Complete the registration form linked below to reserve your family's spot.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCmvTBHPlRfcJndLl7VGhSQbqbQH-MQRlNEgkLVsZhEeqg6w/viewform?usp=dialog

**Please note: A parent or guardian must attend, with a maximum of two adults per family.

11/01/2026

Calling the next generation of coastal leaders: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the University of Michigan Water Center are now accepting applications for the Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship (2027-2029 cohort). This two-year fellowship supports graduate students conducting collaborative research at National Estuarine Research Reserves across the country (including the Jacques Cousteau Reserve!)

If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, they are hosting a Q&A webinar for prospective applicants tomorrow, Nov. 2, 2–3 p.m. ET

Learn more, register for the Q&A, and apply by Dec. 7 via the link below!
https://www.nerra.org/davidson-fellowship-accepting-applications/?utm_source=NERRA+E-Newsletter+Subscribers&utm_campaign=d7e5ad2c00-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_10_27_04_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d7e5ad2c00-434022457

(Pictured: Our most recent fellow from the 2024-2026 cohort, Chase Wunder!)

U-M Graham Sustainability Institute
National Estuarine Research Reserve Association
Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences - DMCS
Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

10/28/2026

LAST CALL! Only a few spots remain for tonight's Halloween Night Hike!

Starting at 6pm, Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Amy Plantarich, will be guiding attendees through our 1/2 mile Grassle Marsh Trail, something only usually seen during the daytime 😱. Join us for an interactive walk covering different nocturnal creatures that may inhabit the area, plus some star gazing on the marsh observation deck. This walk is not meant to be scary but it will be dark, so bring a flashlight!

FREE and fun for families and adults alike!
Please be sure to arrive 10-15 minutes early so that the program can begin on time.

Pre-registration is required so sign up now!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmsyNUqpYve_yZDz8q8BALirDk2WqRq7flAScriS4tJvGrxA/viewform?usp=dialog

10/27/2026

📣Big news! Family fun programs are coming to the Life on the Edge Exhibit!
Join us for our upcoming FREE Family Fun Program on November 4th: “The Remarkable Horseshoe Crab!”

Older than dinosaurs, cooler than a crab: Dive into the weird and wonderful world of horseshoe crabs with Amy Plantarich and Toni Rose Tablante from the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve!

Designed for kids in grades 1–8 and their families**, this interactive presentation will uncover how these armored, 10+-eyed survivors outlived the dinosaurs. We’ll explore their unique body design, learn about how their blue blood makes them medical superheroes, and wrap up with a fun take-home activity followed by free time to explore the exhibit!

When: Novemebr 4th 2026 - 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Life on the Edge Exhibit located at the The Tuckerton Seaport
(120 W Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087)

Spots are limited, and pre-registration is required! Complete the registration form linked below to reserve your family's spot.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCmvTBHPlRfcJndLl7VGhSQbqbQH-MQRlNEgkLVsZhEeqg6w/viewform?usp=dialog

**Please note: A parent or guardian must attend, with a maximum of two adults per family.

10/26/2026

LAST CALL! We are offering a part-time internship to Rutgers University students as part of a marine debris grant shared by the JC NERR and Stockton University. The main goal of this internship is to assist us in creating/updating derelict crab trap education and outreach materials.

The selected student will work part-time with JC NERR Education and Outreach staff over the course of six-months. The work will be performed remotely with occasional site visits to the Stockton University Marine Field Station in Port Republic, NJ. A stipend will be provided.

Learn more and apply today! Application deadline 10/31/26
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=IystuTVNcEST_2mspmMv_sj4SWrgEPxFhG3k1TAfFEBUQTVKRkEzR1lTNzEyTFBYUk4wNkk4Q0w1NS4u

Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences - DMCS
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County

10/26/2026

It's spooky season! And you know what that means...our annual Halloween Night Hike is back!

Join us this Wednesday, October 28th from 6pm-7pm, for a guided walk of our 1/2 mile Grassle Marsh Trail at dusk!

Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Amy Plantarich, will lead the group through the trail while discussing different nocturnal creatures that may inhabit the area, plus some star gazing on the marsh observation deck. This walk is not meant to be scary but it will be dark, so bring a flashlight!

This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required and space is limited, so be sure to register today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmsyNUqpYve_yZDz8q8BALirDk2WqRq7flAScriS4tJvGrxA/viewform

10/24/2026

Eek! It looks like some spiders have made their way into the Life on the Edge Exhibit?!? 😱 Become an estuary detective & join the great spider hunt! 🕷️

Help us find all 18 spiders, decode their secret letters, solve the mystery riddle, and win a small prize! Stop by today, Saturday 10/24, for our open hours: 11am-2pm.
And don't forget to wear your festive attire, because today is also The Tuckerton Seaport's Trunk or Treat Event! From 12pm-2pm, join the parade of fellow ghouls and goblins along the boardwalk by the creek and pick up some tasty treats along the way!

We'll also have the scavenger hunt available Monday 10/26 (10am-1pm) and Saturday 10/31 (11am-2pm)! 🎃

Learn more about the exhibit here: https://jcnerr.org/life-on-the-edge-exhibit/

10/12/2026

There's still time to register for our next Lunch N' Learn program, coming up this Wednesday, 10/14 at 12:30pm!

Did you know Atlantic City played an important role in the World War II effort?

Join us for an engaging virtual Lunch & Learn as we explore how Atlantic City became an essential part of the wartime effort, earning the nickname “Camp Boardwalk.” Discover the stories of the men and women who trained, worked, recovered, and volunteered in the city during this pivotal time in history.

🎤 Featured Speaker: Dr. Patty Chappine, adjunct professor at Stockton University and author of New Jersey Women during World War II: On the Home Front and Abroad (Bloomsbury Press).

Grab your lunch and join us as we uncover this fascinating chapter of New Jersey history!

Register below:
https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/dwnvjed5Tb2qlp7_8tEpCg #/registration

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130 Great Bay Boulevard
Tuckerton, NJ
08087

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http://www.jcnerr.org/

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