Spotlights

The family that fishes together stays together. Family fishing basics.

Come out for a chance to sssssee and learn all about the snakes of New Jersey.  Snake handling is encouraged! There is also a chance to maybe, see them eat.

Take a wet hike through Washington Crossing State Park's Steele Run in search of salamanders, frogs, fish and a variety of aquatic invertebrates.

Search for traces of the earth's history in the rocks of Round Valley Recreation Area.

Come to Leonardo State Marina for a free family event featuring a Youth Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs fishing tournament sponsored by Shark Sense Inc. & New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife.

The Second Annual Whitesbog BioBlitz will take place on the weekend of Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th! The BioBlitz is a 24-hour event that focuses on identifying and quantifying as many species as possible.

Perhaps you have heard of all the legendary birding hot spots in Cape May, NJ, such as Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area (WMA), The Nature Conservancy’s South Cape May Meadows (aka “The Meadows”), and our latest addition, TNC’s Garrett Family Preserve on Cape Island Creek.

While that may seem insurmountable, let’s think locally. How can we use the concepts behind the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in our lives, on our campus, and in Camden?

Vernal ponds, unique temporary wetlands, are the breeding grounds for a number of amphibians, like frogs and salamanders, and other aquatic species. We’ll travel to a handful of High Point State Park’s ponds for a first-hand look at these fascinating habitats.

With support from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and commissioned by Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, Souteast Environmental Task Force, and Southeast Side Coalition to Ban Petcoke the Tishman Environment and Design Center...

RCBC, the Library Seed Bank, and the County are joining forces to create a seed library to preserve heritage vegetable varieties.  Jeff Quattrone of the Library Seed Bank will speak about the history of heirloom vegetables in Burlington County and offer advice on seed starting. 

The annual Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament is held on the third Sunday in May at Island Beach State Park. In 2019 the tournament will be held on Sunday, May 19.

North America's smallest falcon, the American kestrel is listed as threatened in New Jersey due in large part to habitat loss and a lack of cavities for nesting. New Jersey Conservation Foundation's Franklin Parker Preserve contains wonderful habitat, but needs dedicated volunteers to build, monitor, and care for the nest boxes. 

The Rutgers NJAES Rediscovering the Jersey Tomato project is researching several facets of what makes a tomato tasty. To do something about it, the project is bringing back long lost favorite Jersey tomato varieties from the 1930s - 70s...

Celebrate the 287th birthday of our nation's first president at the Rockingham State Historic Site. Tours of the historic house will include timeline facts of George Washington’s life and conclude with birthday cake and punch.

This annual demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, allows visitors to appreciate the work of an old-fashioned sheep shearer.

Come to the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, and enjoy some of our favorite stories. We'll also have nature-themed items related to each story.

Come to the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, for this talk about wading birds, where they nest, what they eat, where they migrate, and their unique characteristics.

In this workshop, the participants will learn about the different types of cross-country ski equipment that are available and what to look for in selecting your first pair of skis.  Other topics will include: how to dress and where to go skiing in New Jersey.

Join the Conserve Wildlife Foundation and other environmental organizations at the Cumberland County Winter Eagle festival.

CWF biologist Allegra Mitchell is looking for volunteers to gather data on various amphibian population locations in New Jersey. There will be 4 public trainings throughout January for all interested in becoming the pioneers of this monitoring program.

The New Jersey State Park Service is hosting 21 guided hikes, 2 mountain bike rides, 1 horseback ride, and 1 lighthouse climb in state parks, forests and historic sites on New Year’s Day as part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes program. These free First Day Hikes offer a great incentive to get outside, exercise, experience history, enjoy nature, and celebrate the New Year with friends and family in one of your state parks. 

Nature author and Conserve Wildlife Foundation director David Wheeler spent a year exploring the state's unparalleled diversity of wildlife species that call New Jersey home. From bald eagles and bobcats to horseshoe crabs and tiger salamanders, Wild New Jersey brings nature to life!

Take a guided walk with a Park System Naturalist along the beach at Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan, collecting and identifying some of the ocean’s natural treasures.

It is snowing inside at the Somerset County Environmental Center! Come and join the fun as we prepare for it to snow outside. Drop in and make a giant snowflake to take home.