Commentary

Unearthing stories of slavery and freedom

By Sue Kozel As we age, sometimes we may reflect, “What could I have done differently?” For me, these questions drive my continuing research and writing. Since my mid-40s, I have...

Introducing myself to Robbinsville

It is an honor to serve as acting superintendent of Robbinsville Public Schools for the 2026-27 school year....

Dr. Klim’s Corner: We’re Off and Running

By this point in the school year, the first-day excitement has settled into something even more meaningful: momentum. Classrooms...

Historic courthouse is a landmark of history and justice

By Marisa Bozarth The Old Burlington County Courthouse stands as one of the oldest continuously used courthouses in the...

Balancing experience and fresh ideas

My name is Sophie Purgavie, and I am honored to be one of the Democratic candidates for Hopewell...

Time to turn over a new leaf

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Ah, spring – and not a moment too soon. Gardeners major and minor are collectively dusting off their gardening gloves,...

Tidal Wetlands Are Unsung Heroes

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation From wave-surfing skates to iridescent shellfish to singing whales, the Atlantic Ocean is part of what makes New Jersey special. The aquatic wilderness that meets our shoreline is home to a cornucopia...

For the birds: Protecting New Jersey’s feathered friends

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Birds are amazing! From the vibrant colors and calls of songbirds to the majestic flight of eagles, these winged creatures...

The Incredible Value of New Jersey’s Freshwater Wetlands

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Gathered round Martha's Pond in New Jersey's iconic Pine Barrens, students in Claude Epstein's environmental science class were instructed to put down...

An Extraordinary Ecologist Who Took the Path Less Traveled

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation The daughter of a vegetable farmer in upstate New York, Joanna Burger grew up observing killdeer nests and helping her father around...

Accessing the great outdoors

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Sean Kane-Holland is on a mission to make parks and trails more accessible for everyone. As Access Nature Disability Advocate...

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