Sedge Island Field ExperienceRegister NOW!Summer, 2012 Sessions: June 28-July 2, and July 30-August 3
Field Experience Flyer (pdf, 155kb)
The Sedge Island Field Experience is a summer residential program offered by NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife in partnership with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ. Students who will be entering grades 7-9 spend 5-days/4-nights living a conservation lifestyle at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center located off Island Beach State Park in Barnegat Bay. Participants stay in the Sedge House, a renovated duck-hunting lodge equipped with a common room, enclosed porch, observation deck, 7 bunkrooms, a full kitchen and dining room. Students will immerse themselves into the salt marsh ecosystem, while they will explore the natural and cultural history of Barnegat Bay, as well as current environmental issues affecting the bay. During the week students will:
After a stay at Sedge Island students will leave with a better understanding of the personal choices they face in order to make a positive impact upon their environment. On the last day, parents are invited to join the group for lunch and to learn from the students about their week-long salt marsh experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Applications must include:
Tips for Writing Your Letter of Interest
Cost: $425, includes all meals, equipment and lodging. Scholarships are available.
Questions or for more information contact Karen Byrne at 609-748-4347 or Karen.Byrne@dep.nj.gov.
Field Experience Application Cover Page (.doc, 55kb)
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