Welcome to the website of Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute
Building MTRI!
MTRI is launching a capital fundraising campaign to reach the ambitious goal of $75,000 to improve the MTRI facilities and programs. Keep an eye on the hatchling turtle to see how close we are to reaching our goal!
![[Turtle Thermometer]](/images/turtle_animation.gif)
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Help support MTRI!
You can donate via Paypal, just enter an amount and click the donate button - thank you.
Job Opportunity
MTRI is currently seeking a Forest Stewardship Co-ordinator.
Click here for more information
Culverts!
Monarch Madness
Lots of Monarch caterpillars have been hanging around MTRI's Butterfly Garden this summer! Check back to our website to see pictures as they go through their amazing life cycle!
Hungry monarch caterpillar munching on some milkweed!
J-shape preparing to turn into a chrysalis!
A monarch butterfly will emerge from this chrysalis!
Recently emerged from her chrysalis! Her wings still aren't stiff yet.
Ready to take on the world and leave MTRI behind. Good luck butterfly!
Jobs Available at MTRI
To receive notifications about job opportunities, sign up to become a member of MTRI. MTRI is now taking applications for a Forest Stewardship Co-ordinator. The deadline for applications is September 8th, 2010. Please see the job advertisement for details.
MTRI is now on Google Streetview!
Our first priority is to get you out in nature, but if you're going to be on the computer we will bring nature to you! Check out our sites below, and sign up to upload you own photos, videos, and tweets!
