Saturdays, February 6 – April 10 from 11:00am – 1:00pm (Please call to confirm 609 494 1241)

 For the fourth consecutive winter, the LBIF’s Science Committee hosts interactive lectures tackling today’s most pressing environmental and scientific issues in an easy-to-understand format. Coffee and refreshments are available at the LBIF Café.

February 27 - 11:00am – 1:00pm (Please call to confirm 609 494 1241)

WIND AND WAVE ENERGY

Offshore energy- Learn how natures elements are being harnessed to develop technology to provide renewable sources of energy on a broad scale. Wind and wave sources will be discussed.

March 6 - 11:00am – 1:00pm (Please call to confirm 609 494 1241)

AN INSIDER’S WORKSHOP TO DESIGNING SUSTAINABLE HOMES Jay Madden, Owner, Jay Madden Architects Homeowners and handymen are invited to join one of the island’s premier architects as he teaches how design concepts and innovative products are being used to build island homes that are both beautiful and green.

March 13 - 11:00am – 1:00pm (Please call to confirm 609 494 1241)

ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION

Electric Vehicles for Land and Sea will feature West Creek Marina owner Denis Cohalan will talk about the advantages to an electric boat from a power angle and the quiet ride to immerse in the natural beauty of Barnegat Bay as the exclusive dealer for Duffy electric boats- Cohalan will provide a variety of options for boaters of all types.

See how far the electric car has evolved as a local will be cruising an exclusive electric sports car, the Tesla is far from the old golf cart like ride and represents advancements in the technology of the future for electric vehicles.

March 20 - 11:00am – 1:00pm (Please call to confirm 609 494 1241)

SAVING BARNEGAT BAY

The Saving Barnegat Bay program will be hosted by a perennial favorite, Mike Kennish, Ph.D. Rutgers Professor at the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers will talk about the extremely important research being done to quantify Barnegat Bay’s problems and lend helpful ways people can get involved with local activities and organizations.

March 27  - 11:00am – 1:00pm (Please call to confirm 609 494 1241)

Shark Saturday Jenkinsons aquarium naturalists will host this family friendly program and take a bite out of the mystique of sharks along the Atlantic coast.  They will separate fact from fiction while discussing the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures – the shark. Participants will discover why sharks are unique, how this feared predator benefits the oceans and about conservation efforts to protect them.

April 3 - EASTER – NO PRESENTATION

April 10 11:00am – 1:00pm (Please call to confirm 609 494 1241)

Rain Garden—what is a rain garden and how can this stormwater tool turn your backyard into a haven. Learn the differences between native plantings and a rain garden and how to start one on your property with the first turn of the soil. Science Co-chair Angela Andersen will talk about the onsite rain garden and the myriad public programs that will center on the garden for kids and adults, in the arts and through science.

April 17 - 11:00am – 1:00pm (Please call to confirm 609 494 1241)

Science Saturday will round out on April 17 with Project Terrapin.  Discover fascinating facts about the life of terrapins, see them up close and learn how you can get involved with LBIF’s new partnership to help self them. John Wnek is the Research coordinator for project terrapin at the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science.

Canceled due to Blizzard of February 6 - Will reschedule

EXPLORING OUR SEAS WITH RUTGERS ROBOTS Josh Kohut, Assistant Professor of Oceanography at Rutgers University Learn about Rutgers’ fleet of undersea robots used to delve into depths never scientifically explored before, and find out how they’re being used along the New Jersey coast.

The Rutgers Robots were the subject of a great SandPaper article:

http://lbifoundation.org/programs/Rutgers%20Roberts121609_SP_30.pdf

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Mark Your Calendars:

4th Annual Barnegat Bay Day

Thursday, July 8

Bring the whole family to the LBIF, where you can learn about conservation and the environment. Kids can participate in hands-on activities that include all of the LBIF’s vast resources. Meanwhile, adults can discuss energy-saving tips, organic gardening techniques, and more with local business owners and non-profit organizations.

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February 13 

HOW TO SAVE MONEY WITH ALTERNATIVE ENERGY -  This is really a good one!  John Morra, Owner, Southside Electric – will explain how to evaluate your own home energy needs and how much money can be save through conservation and, perhaps, alternative energy. The original idea was to use LBIF as a model but John M. had a better idea. He will help attendees to understand their true energy needs and then explore ways to meet them. This will be a very interactive session so bring a copy of your energy bill so we can address some specific questions.

Special added features:

  ·         Wes Dalzell, who is using solar energy right now, will be there to share his experience.

 After the presentation at the foundation we will take a short trip (2 blocks) to a LEEDS house

under construction. You will see the how low energy lighting, geothermal and solar will all work together to,

all but eliminate, energy costs. You will also see a unique storm water collection system and other

GREAT STUFF

February 20

JACQUES COUSTEAU NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve covers 115,000 acres around the most pristine estuary from Boston to Virginia. Discover how it is being used and how their research is helping to preserve our coastal environment.

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