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The spectacular journey of the state’s smallest bird

By Alison Mitchell Executive director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation For a brief but magical window in late April and early May, New Jersey becomes a crucial stopover for one of nature's tiniest...

Time to talk about the birds and the bees – and the blossoms, too

Photo Courtesy of Coastal Mountain Land Trust Spring peeper By Alison Mitchell New Jersey Conservation Foundation Step outside and listen to the singing birds, admire the blooming flowers or lean...

For the birds: Protecting the state’s feathered friends

By ALLISON 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 have...

Finding better outdoor access for the disabled

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 the Access Nature Disability Advocate...

The precious 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...

Superstars and offbeat bookings in the spring lineup

It's shaping up to be a pretty interesting spring in the theaters and arenas of the region's casinos as the second quarter of 2025...

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