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Horseshoe Crabs:

Living Fossils at the Beach Presented by Wetlands Institute
2026-04-15 18:00:00 2026-04-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Horseshoe Crabs: Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 18:00:00 2026-04-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Horseshoe Crabs: Registration is requested. Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Lower Cape

Public Meeting Room

Registration is requested.

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 Horseshoe Crabs: Living Fossils at the Beach

Every spring at the shore our beaches get visited by a living fossil- the Horseshoe Crab! At this presentation, we’ll meet and learn all about the Horseshoe Crab, discuss why so many animals rely on them to survive (including humans) and the research and conservation efforts here at The Wetlands Institute.

The Wetlands Institute strives to promote appreciation, understanding & stewardship of wetlands and coastal ecosystems through our programs in research, conservation, and education by:

  • Teaching people of all ages the value of wetlands and coastal ecosystems for the survival of life on earth
  • Conducting cutting-edge research regarding wetlands and coastal ecosystems
  • Encouraging stewardship of these ecosystems worldwide

Learn more here: https://wetlandsinstitute.org/

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AGE GROUP: | 18 or older | 15-18 Years |

EVENT TYPE: | Natural History | Education |

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Lower Cape
Phone: 609-886-8999
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Mon, Apr 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Sun, Apr 12 Closed
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