Paulsboro’s Learn and Earn Program

The long bus ride from Paulsboro always causes groups of students from Exelon’s Learn and Earn program to compress a full day schedule into several hours of activity. But, as in previous years, the participants always rise to the challenge. Groups kayaked into the salt marsh to get close views of the peregrine falcons and the osprey. In addition they used their water testing equipment to sample and later compare water quality in the Sedge Island Marine Conservation Zone with other watersheds where they have previously taken samples. Because of their background, these students are able to build on previously acquired knowledge of wetlands to better understand the role the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife plays in managing and protecting this habitat. It is my hope that some day, the students will be able to come for at least one overnight. Jim