Join the American Littoral Society for a presentation on a topic of your choice.
Our staff loves to share inspiring stories of our work to protect the shoreline through virtual or in-person presentations.
To book your presentation or for more information, please reach out to Education Director Michelle Rebilas at [email protected].
To book your presentation or for more information, please reach out to Education Director Michelle Rebilas at [email protected].
ecology
Seals and Winter Waterfowl
Samantha Hemming, Education Coordinator
Join the American Littoral Society for a presentation to discover winter waterfowl and seals! We’ll explore different species, their unique traits, and where to spot them in their natural winter habitats. Learn how these animals adapt to the cold and pick up tips for identifying them.
What the Shell? Mollusks of the Jersey Shore
Samantha Hemming, Education Coordinator
Do you ever wonder what the shells are that you see lying in the sand at the beach? There were once creatures inhabiting those shells, known as mollusks. Join Audrey Litto for a presentation all about the shells you can find along the New Jersey shore. We will talk about bivalves, univalves, their life cycles, why they are important to our environment, and much more!
Late nights, Living fossils, and Lots of eggs: A Look into Horseshoe Crabs
Kerstin Axe, Habitat Restoration Technician
Let's explore the life history, anatomy, and ecological importance of horseshoe crabs. We will then discuss what the American Littoral Society does to monitor horseshoe crabs, such as tagging.
The Importance of Dunes to Coastal Ecology and Community Resilience
Michelle Rebilas, Education Director
Join the American Littoral Society for a presentation focused on coastal dune ecology. We will discuss the important role dunes play along our coast, a very impactful species of beach grass and how to better protect your shore-based towns.
Fish Tagging Program
Emily McGuckin, Fish Tagging Program Director
Learn about the history of the American Littoral Society Fish Tagging Program and find out what we’re doing more than 50 years later to help improve the health of our global fisheries. Find out how and why our anglers tag fish and what we do with the data.
Samantha Hemming, Education Coordinator
Join the American Littoral Society for a presentation to discover winter waterfowl and seals! We’ll explore different species, their unique traits, and where to spot them in their natural winter habitats. Learn how these animals adapt to the cold and pick up tips for identifying them.
What the Shell? Mollusks of the Jersey Shore
Samantha Hemming, Education Coordinator
Do you ever wonder what the shells are that you see lying in the sand at the beach? There were once creatures inhabiting those shells, known as mollusks. Join Audrey Litto for a presentation all about the shells you can find along the New Jersey shore. We will talk about bivalves, univalves, their life cycles, why they are important to our environment, and much more!
Late nights, Living fossils, and Lots of eggs: A Look into Horseshoe Crabs
Kerstin Axe, Habitat Restoration Technician
Let's explore the life history, anatomy, and ecological importance of horseshoe crabs. We will then discuss what the American Littoral Society does to monitor horseshoe crabs, such as tagging.
The Importance of Dunes to Coastal Ecology and Community Resilience
Michelle Rebilas, Education Director
Join the American Littoral Society for a presentation focused on coastal dune ecology. We will discuss the important role dunes play along our coast, a very impactful species of beach grass and how to better protect your shore-based towns.
Fish Tagging Program
Emily McGuckin, Fish Tagging Program Director
Learn about the history of the American Littoral Society Fish Tagging Program and find out what we’re doing more than 50 years later to help improve the health of our global fisheries. Find out how and why our anglers tag fish and what we do with the data.
restoration
What is Habitat Restoration?
Captain Alek Modjeski, Habitat Restoration Director
Capt. Al will discuss what habitat restoration is, why the Society does it, and why it is important. He will also provide some case studies to include restoration in Delaware Bay, Barnegat Bay, and Monmouth County.
Creating Community Spaces with Habitat Restoration
Shane Godshall, Habitat Restoration Manager
Find out at about a project in the township of Hopewell, New Jersey (Cumberland County) that created a budding centrally located park and habitat for pollinators and grassland birds.
Captain Alek Modjeski, Habitat Restoration Director
Capt. Al will discuss what habitat restoration is, why the Society does it, and why it is important. He will also provide some case studies to include restoration in Delaware Bay, Barnegat Bay, and Monmouth County.
Creating Community Spaces with Habitat Restoration
Shane Godshall, Habitat Restoration Manager
Find out at about a project in the township of Hopewell, New Jersey (Cumberland County) that created a budding centrally located park and habitat for pollinators and grassland birds.
what you can do
Rain Gardens, Can you Dig it?
Lucia Osborne, Delaware Bay Program Director
Rain gardens are a nature-based solution to localized flooding, nonpoint source pollution, and stream bank erosion. Learn how you can use your own back yard to support local ecosystems and water quality in your neighborhood.
Better Backyards: Conserving Water at Home
Zach Nickerson, Conservation Coordinator
There are so many ways that we can be more water efficient in our homes, in the backyard, at school, and at work. Learn how to perform a basic water audit to identify areas for improvement, gardening, and yard tips, what to look for in new appliances, and rainwater harvesting.
Lucia Osborne, Delaware Bay Program Director
Rain gardens are a nature-based solution to localized flooding, nonpoint source pollution, and stream bank erosion. Learn how you can use your own back yard to support local ecosystems and water quality in your neighborhood.
Better Backyards: Conserving Water at Home
Zach Nickerson, Conservation Coordinator
There are so many ways that we can be more water efficient in our homes, in the backyard, at school, and at work. Learn how to perform a basic water audit to identify areas for improvement, gardening, and yard tips, what to look for in new appliances, and rainwater harvesting.
A minimum $350 honorarium to American Littoral Society is requested for staff time and travel. Under certain circumstances, price adjustments may be offered.
Corporate Lunch & Learns
Any topic can be customized for a lunch and learn to engage your company's team in our work.
Corporate Lunch & Learns
Any topic can be customized for a lunch and learn to engage your company's team in our work.
To book your presentation or for more information, please reach out to
Education Director Michelle Rebilas at [email protected].
Education Director Michelle Rebilas at [email protected].
