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The Flowerpot Brood - A Wildlife Biography - Science Saturday

The Flowerpot Brood - A Wildlife Biography - Science Saturday

WHAT ARE SCIENCE SATURDAYS? Science Saturday at the LBIF tackles today’s most pressing scientific, environmental, and sustainability issues that directly affect our shore community and the Barnegat Bay. Science Saturdays are interactive and informative hands-on presentations in an informal atmosphere.

On Saturday, February 16, 2019 join the LBIF for Science Saturday, starting at 11:00 a.m. Presenters: Ben Wurst, Conserve Wildlife NJ and Jim Verhagen, Wildlife Photographer & Blogger Ben Wurst and “Northside Jim” will tell you about the creatures where they live. Lots of pictures and a lively Q & A will make this a fun and valuable session. Northside Jim is a bird enthusiast with some outrageous and whimsical pictures showing the lives of local wildlife that live on the Island. Ben Wurst is the osprey expert who takes care of LBI’s ospreys and their habitats and captures stunning images of both in their most intimate moments.

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm

Fee: $5, Free to LBIF Members

For more information, visit the LBIF website or call (609) 494-1241.

Using Shellfish in Living Shorelines - Science Saturday

We have heard about sea level rise, but what can we do about it?

WHAT ARE SCIENCE SATURDAYS?

Science Saturday at the LBIF tackles today’s most pressing scientific, environmental, and sustainability issues that directly affect our shore community and the Barnegat Bay. Science Saturdays are interactive and informative hands-on presentations in an informal atmosphere.

On Saturday, January 26, 2019 join the LBIF for Science Saturday, starting at 11:00 a.m. Presenter: Rick Bushnell, ReClam the Bay will present an informative lecture about how a number of municipalities around the bay are planning projects that use shellfish to stabilize the shoreline and, since they are living, will grow up as the water comes up. where they will discuss what birds can be found in Southern New Jersey every month of the year.

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm

Fee: $5, Free to LBIF Members

For more information, visit the LBIF website or call (609) 494-1241.

Cold Weather Pet Tips

Keep your pets safe this winter. When bathing your dog during the winter months, make sure they are completely dry before taking them outside for a walk.

Keep your cats indoors. Cats can freeze in cold weather without shelter.

Protect the Paws - Use Pet-Guard Ice & Snow Melt. It is safe for pets & paws, children, lawns, and plants. Green-tinted crystals are easy-to-see when applied on ice and snow. Environmentally friendly. 100 percent salt free granules.

To learn more about Pet-Guard Ice and Snow Melt and Tuckerton Lumber, please visit them at their Long Beach Island LBI store at 200 N Long Beach Boulevard in Surf City New Jersey, (609) 494-2111 or on the mainland at 138 Railroad Avenue Tuckerton New Jersey 08087, (609) 296-1131

Science Saturday - The Coastal Resilience Puzzle

On Saturday, January 19, 2019 join the LBIF for Science Saturday, starting at 11:00 a.m. Presenter Lisa Auermuller will present the Coastal Resilience Puzzle.

WHAT ARE SCIENCE SATURDAYS?
Science Saturday at the LBIF tackles today’s most pressing scientific, environmental, and sustainability issues that directly affect our shore community and the Barnegat Bay. Science Saturdays are interactive and informative hands-on presentations in an informal atmosphere.

What are the pieces & how do they fit? Jacques Cousteau’s strong partnerships with local communities, state agencies, and NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management positioned it well to put federal adaptation tools and decision support frameworks to work for the state. Lisa brings a unique insider’s perspective to this topic. Since the Getting to Resilience technical assistance project launched in 2013, almost 60 New Jersey communities have put it to work as they seek to reduce vulnerability and increase preparedness through planning, mitigation, and adaptation.

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Fee: $5, Free to LBIF Members!

For more information, visit the LBIF website or call (609) 494-1241.

Season Of Light

Season Of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. The movie is an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the "Star over Bethlehem", and an elegant and sophisticated program about the coldest and darkest of seasons – a time which holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. The show recounts the historical, religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice – not only Christian and Jewish but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi.

After the movie, our live presenter will give you a tour of what you can see in the skies above NJ. Recommended for ages 7 and over.

Robert J. Novins Planetarium 1 College Dr, Toms River, New Jersey

SAT DEC 22 at 5:30 PM

Let It Snow

“Let it Snow” features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, laser imagery, special effects and all-dome scenery in the audiovisual setting of the Planetarium. The 32-minute program is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages, especially families.

Song Playlist
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow - Frank Sinatra (2:35)
Linus & Lucy – Vince Guaraldi Trio (3:04)
Run Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry (2:42)
Frosty the Snowman - Jimmy Durante (2:57)
Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Ella Fitzgerald (2:17)
A Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl Ives (2:15)
Jingle Bell Rock - Brenda Lee (2:10)
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Gene Autry (3:06)
Jingle Bells - Fröhliche Weihnacht überall (2:26) [before cutting the intro]
Winter Wonderland - Eurythmics (3:34)
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Harry Connick, Jr. (3:28)
Wizards in Winter – Trans Siberian Orchestra (3:05) [finale]
We Wish You a Merry Christmas - John Denver and the Muppets (1:05) [credits]

Let It Snow is dedicated in Memory of Robert Murtha, through a generous donation by his wife Tara Murtha.

Please consider supporting the planetarium by making a tax-deductible donation. Donations made to the planetarium help support new and exciting programs for the community and help maintain and upgrade our equipment

Robert J. Novins Planetarium
1 College Dr, Toms River, New Jersey

SAT15
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM

SAT22
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM

WED26
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

THU27
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

SAT29
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Shellfish of the Barnegat Bay

Lunch and Learn – Shellfish of the Barnegat Bay
December 12 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Join Bruce Beveridge for a discussion exploring shellfish of the Barnegat Bay. Also, learn how ReClam the Bay, a local, non-profit environmental organization that promotes environmental involvement and education, grows and maintains millions of baby clams and oysters in the Barnegat Bay Watershed, including Barnegat Bay, Manahawkin Bay and Little Egg Harbor Bay.

Cost is $2.00 per person (payable at the door).  For the 12:30 program, participants can bring a lunch or take advantage of our lunch option for $6.00 (registration for lunch is required two days in advance).

Call for registration and more information Call 609-296-8868

120 West Main Street Tuckerton

Tuckerton Seaport vision for the future: Tuckerton Seaport’s vision is to build a nationally acclaimed educational and interpretive center showcasing New Jersey’s rich maritime history and contemporary folklife through interpretation of the cultural heritage and environment of the New Jersey shore and the surrounding environment.

Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum
120 West Main Street
PO Box 52
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
609-296-8868

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will be at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 5 for a blood drive. Hours are 1pm - 6pm.

According to the Red Cross there is a CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD DONATIONS. To meet patient needs, the Red Cross asks eligible individuals unaffected by Hurricane Michael and Florence to give blood. The storm has forced the cancellation of dozens of blood drives, causing approximately 700 units of blood to go uncollected in Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. More blood drive cancellations are likely.

Appointments are preferred and can be made at the Red Cross website: www.redcrossblood.org (keyword LBI St Francis) or by calling the Community Center at 609-494-8861. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Behind the Scenes of Coastal Resiliency

On Saturday, November 17, 2018 join the LBIF for Science Saturday, starting at 11:00 a.m.

You hear about living shorelines, municipal planning, and involvement by individual homeowners. The session provides brief overview of LBI related projects with “behind the scenes” planning and evaluation issues presented by project planners and municipal officials. A series of presentation and a lively panel discussion will provide some answers…and some more questions!

What are Science Saturdays?

Extending our annual Science Saturdays, our Fall Science Saturday series at LBIF continues to partner with local experts to tackle todays’ most pressing scientific, environmental, and sustainability issues that directly affect our shore community and the Barnegat Bay. Science Saturdays are structured to be interactive and informative (and sometimes hands-on) presentations in an informal atmosphere.

Fee: $5 // Free for LBIF Members

For more information, call (609) 494-1241.

Marine Debris & Where It's From

Learn all about the major issue of marine debris, specifically plastics, and how this global issue effects us locally on November 10, 2018. Learn about what you can do to help prevent the common items from entering the natural environment.
Fee: $5 // free for LBIF Members

Presenter: Kyle Gronostajski, Executive Director, Alliance for a Living Ocean

Marsh clean-up following the presentation!

About the LBIF annual Science Saturdays; our Fall Science Saturday series at LBIF continues to partner with local experts to tackle todays’ most pressing scientific, environmental, and sustainability issues that directly affect our shore community and the Barnegat Bay. Science Saturdays are structured to be interactive and informative (and sometimes hands-on) presentations in an informal atmosphere.

Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences
120 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach Township,
NJ 08008 United States

Phone: 609. 494.1241