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More than birds are migrating through New Jersey’s fall landscapes

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation Fall migration in New Jersey means skies filled with warblers, thrushes, raptors, and other birds heading south. Many are neotropical migrants, traveling hundreds or...
Bordentown Current

Balloon pollution is spoiling the party for wildlife

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation There’s something undeniably cheerful about balloons. We buy them for birthday parties, graduations,...
Bordentown Current

Got bugs? Got life!

Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will sponsor the 22nd Annual Insect Festival on Saturday, September 19, at...
Messenger-Press

When it comes to state’s grasslands, we reap what we sow  

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation When people picture New Jersey’s classic natural landscapes, they often think of the...
Bordentown Current

‘We remember’

Twenty-six years ago, September 11 meant back-to-school spirits; hazy, end-of-summer weather; the beginning of a season with rowdy...

Senior Wellness Centers hold fall-prevention events

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Somerset County residents, age 60 plus, and their caregivers are invited to attend "Aging Well and Balanced: Fall Prevention Screening and Education for Older Adults." These free health...

Halloween fun events

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Hillsborough Township has a busy fall season with a number of fun Halloween events. Green Go for Halloween - Get in the spirit of...

Shredding event set for Sept. 21

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In an effort to help reduce food insecurity in Somerset County, residents can now drop-off canned food and non-perishable items at the free Operation Secure...

County seeks feedback for Local Safety Action Plan

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Somerset County is asking residents to provide feedback on the development of a countywide Local Safety Action Plan (LSAP). Residents are encouraged to participate in an online public...

Is your well water safe to drink? Test with Raritan Headwaters at local events this fall

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How safe and healthy is the drinking water from your faucets at home? If your water supply comes from a well on your property,...

Heart of New Jersey Chorus celebrates 30 years

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Wednesday evenings are a big deal for the ladies of the Heart of New Jersey Chorus. They get together, forget about the stressors of the...
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