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Jersey-grown vegetables at a farmer's market stand in Swedesboro, NJ

Allentown, NJ during the Canadian wildfire event in June of 2023. Most of the sky was darkened by smoke as a result of Canadian wildfires during this time.

Aerial view of the tide creek at Cattus Island, Cooper Environmental Center, Toms River NJ

Historic Mill Dam on Rancocas Creek in Mount Holly, NJ, July 2022. Photo by Isaiah Beard.

Island in Country Lake, Browns Mills New Jersey, June 2022. Photographed by Isaiah Beard

Tulip Festival at Dalton Farms, Swedesboro, NJ. April 16, 2022. Photo by Isaiah Beard.

Giraffes at Cape May County Zoo, April 2, 2022. Photograph by Isaiah Beard

Barn at Rutgers Equine Science Center, North Brunswick NJ. Photographer: Isaiah Beard

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	October 23rd - Join Parvin State Park for the final bonfire of the year Enjoy an evening at the Parvin Grove Beach area with music, games, holiday festivities and a crackling fire. Bring friends and family, along with chairs, blankets and your favorite campfire treats. Read more...
	October 29, 2026 - IAC Lunch and Learn Series: Climate Resilience Strategies for School Leaders Join the Interagency Council on Climate Resilience and the Association of School Administrators Education & Research Foundation for a virtual session in the IAC’s Lunch and Learn series, Climate Resilience Strategies for School Leaders on October 29th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Read more...
	October 30: Halloween Trunk-or-Treat! Celebrate Halloween at Parvin State Park! Read more...
	October at the Nature Center: Explore Parvin with Our Naturalists and Historian There’s still time to join Parvin State Park’s naturalists and historian for an October adventure! Learn about local wildlife, seasonal changes, and the history of Halloween through our upcoming walks and programs. All events are free and open to the public. Click to learn more. Read more...
	From Ridicule to Respect: 250 Years of the New Jersey Constitution Haddonfield Partners Grace Church, the Indian King tavern Museum, and the Historical Society of Haddonfield are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the New Jersey Constitution with an educational lecture. Read more...

News & Updates

DEP LAUNCHES RESILIENCE EFFORT FOR LIBERTY STATE PARK
10/19/2026: TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has launched a multiyear effort to identify climate vulnerabilities and develop strategies to protect Liberty State Park from climate impacts, including more severe storm surge, stormwater-driven flooding, and extreme heat.
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SHERRILL ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS EMERGENCY FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO REPAIR BEACHES BATTERED IN LAST MONTH’S NOR’EASTER
10/16/2026: TRENTON – The Sherrill Administration today requested expedited emergency federal assistance to repair and restore beaches in eight Army Corps of Engineers project areas that were severely damaged during the nor’easter that hammered the state late last month.
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Public Invited to Share Views on the Delaware &  Raritan Canal Commission Master Plan Update 
Residents from across New Jersey and visitors will have an opportunity to share their perspectives on shaping the future of the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park during a series of upcoming public engagement sessions. The canal is one of the state’s most popular recreational corridors.   
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DEP Launches Sixth Annual Summer Youth Inclusion Initiative to Inspire Future Environmental Leaders
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today announced the launch of its sixth annual Youth Inclusion Initiative, an innovative partnership with community-based organizations that provides young people in underserved communities with the opportunity to experience careers in a wide variety of environmental fields.
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DEP Accepting Applications for 2026-2027 Americorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is seeking 23 recruits for its 27th year of the AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program that channels water quality awareness into stewardship actions. 
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