New Jersey Conservation Foundation

Crabs at the crossroads of science and survival

Photo Courtesy of George Williams Horseshoe crabs come ashore to spawn. By ALISON MITCHELL Executive director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Once there was a superabundance of horseshoe crabs, and armadas of females...

One of the last stands for Atlantic white cedar

By Alison Mitchell Executive director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Before many of New Jersey’s forests started being cleared and drained for agriculture some 400 years ago – drastically changing the landscape of...

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...

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