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DEP to host annual forestry festival on Oct. 6 at forest resource education center in Jackson Township, Ocean County

A celebration of forests, fall and the outdoors will highlight the 24th Annual Forestry Festival on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Forest Resource Education Center in Jackson Township, Ocean County.
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With west nile virus cases at record level and persistent warmth and rain, state urges residents to reduce mosquito risks

With reports of West Nile virus illnesses in people at a record level and persistent warm and rainy weather, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Department of Health are urging property owners to take steps to reduce mosquito populations and to protect themselves against the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses.
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Nearly $400,000 in Urban and Community Forestry Grants Awarded to Support the Management of New Jersey Trees and Forests

The Department of Environmental Protection is awarding nearly $400,000 in grants to 20 municipalities and two counties to promote the stewardship of urban and community trees and forests.
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	Haunted Halloween Express on October 12th-27th On Friday and Saturday evenings in October, enjoy a spooky train ride through the haunted woods of Allaire State Park! Read more...
	The Real Music of Alexander Hamilton: A Fundraiser for a New Museum on October 28th Sit in the parlor of the Steuben House, where Colonel Hamilton served on Washington’s staff in 1780, and listen to the music and the stories that shaped his life! Read more...
	Enchanted Evening Tour on October 31st This guided tour take visitors through Ringwood Manor and down to its historic cemetery at night while the lore and legends associated with the site are explained. Read more...
	Seasonal Tree ID Hike at Duke Farms on November 3rd Join Certified Tree Expert Jack Kuhlman to find a deeper connection to New Jersey native trees and unique ornamentals as he teaches identification in different seasons using leaves, bark, fruit and flowers as clues. Read more...