Friends of Liberty State Park Urge Governor to Veto Bill

Friends of Liberty State Park Urge Governor to Veto Bill

Friends of Liberty State Park Urge Governor to Veto Bill

The Friends of Liberty State Park are urging all park supporters to call Governor Christie and ask to keep LSP's final decision-making on any plan under the control of the NJDEP with full public participation. Please call 609-292-6000 and urge the Governor to...

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Posted on January 20, 2015

What You Need To Know About Birds in Winter

What You Need To Know About Birds in Winter

[caption id="attachment_2760" align="aligncenter" width="589"] Cardinal in Freehold, NJ - Photo by Robin Muller[/caption] By William Lewis, ESNJ Board Member and Director of NEST As many birds make their way towards warmer climates this time of year, some species stay put...

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Posted on January 14, 2015

Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ’s Multimedia Contest Promotes STEM Education

Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ’s Multimedia Contest Promotes STEM Education

[caption id="attachment_2750" align="aligncenter" width="575"] Bald Eagle with its catch. (Photo credit: Steve Byland)[/caption] The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey has announced its new Species on the Edge 2.0 Multimedia Contest, an educational multimedia contest with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and...

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Posted on December 23, 2014

Pinelands Preservation Alliance Releases Annual State of the Pinelands Report

Pinelands Preservation Alliance Releases Annual State of the Pinelands Report

The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) has released its 2014 State of the Pinelands Report.  This past year has shown just how crucially the Pinelands depends on the support and will of two key players: the state Pinelands Commission and the governor...

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Posted on December 16, 2014

Humpback Whales Increasing in Waters Near NYC and NJ

Humpback Whales Increasing in Waters Near NYC and NJ

Photo: Humpback whale feeding off New York City’s Rockaway Peninsula. Photo Credit: BBC News Humpback whales were spotted 87 times from whale-watching boats near New York City this year, and by cataloging the whales’ markings, at least 19 different humpbacks have...

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Posted on December 16, 2014