On Friday, April 30, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences will host its first marsh cleanup of the season. During the event, an osprey nest will be installed, and a webcam will be replaced.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER: Nature enthusiasts are encouraged to gather (safely) to clean and beautify the marshland. Volunteers will also be installing a third osprey nest and a new camera by which to observe wildlife from a distance. (Photo by Ryan Morrill)

Rick Bushnell, former president of LBIF and current chair of the science committee for many years, shared, “We have this nature trail at the Foundation.” The trail was built largely by Conserve Wildlife of N.J. volunteers. Ben Wurst installed two osprey nests on the property as well.

“We have an opportunity to put a third osprey nest up,” Bushnell added, explaining the idea is to create a community…