Tag: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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...
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...
New Jersey’s transportation future – it’s electric!
by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation
To stand on the corner of Doremus Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is to breathe in some of the most polluted air...
