Conservation

February 6, 2023

Saying Goodbye to The Manor

This week all of North Jersey was shocked to hear The Manor in West Orange will close this summer after 66 years. That magical location has been the location where many wonderful memories were made. From New Year’s Eve black-tie dinners, to weddings, to proms, almost everyone from North Jersey has a story. All those… Continue reading

Conservation, Essex County, Exploring, History, Jersey Icon, New Jersey

Joni Mitchell, Kenvil, Mayfair Farms, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Pal's Cabin, Rosebud's, Roxbury, The Manor, West Orange
January 15, 2023

What’s up with the Whales?

There are few places as lovely as the Jersey Shore. I have written about it extensively over the years. The history of Cape May. The wide-open beaches of Wildwood. Everyone who visits the special locations has a responsibility to protect it. That is why so many people are upset about the rash of whale deaths… Continue reading

Atlantic County, Cape May County, Conservation, New Jersey, Ocean County

Atlantic City, Brigantine, Cape May, Clean Ocean Action, Humpback Whales, Jersey coast, Jersey Shore, NOAA, Orsted, Sierra Club, Wildwood
November 29, 2022

Giving Tuesday in New Jersey

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday; a great reminder to give back whenever you are able. There are a number of wonderful non-profits and organizations in The Garden State that need support. Here are a few of my favorites. A Helping Wing Parrot Rescue & Sanctuary I may have never mentioned it in the past, but my… Continue reading

Conservation, History, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Preservation

A Helping Wing Rescue, Belleville Historical Society, Giving Tuesday, Italian American One Voice Coalition, Morristown Fiber Fairy, New Jersey history, New Jersey State Library, Trinity Thrift Shop, Walpack Historical Society
October 21, 2022

The Need for Trees

We interrupt Italian Heritage Month for this important announcement from The Land Conservancy of New Jersey… Volunteers Needed for Tree Planting We had a great day planting trees at Nancy Conger West Brook Preserve. Twenty people came out to help create a young forest on the site where a dilapidated barn used to be. But… Continue reading

Conservation, Morris County, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Outdoors, Passaic County, Preservation

Nancy Conger Brook Preserve, New Jersey, South Branch Preserve, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey, Tree Planting
August 9, 2022

The Bird and the Bug

This weekend I had a very frightening event happen at our home… thankfully with a very happy ending. I want to tell you that story to serve as a warning. The tail-end of last week, an email was sent out from our homeowner’s association spraying would take place in an effort to try and kill… Continue reading

Conservation, New Jersey, Outdoors, Preservation

New Jersey, Raptor Trust, spotted lanternfly
July 30, 2022

National New Jersey Day

This week we celebrated National New Jersey Day. Yes, that’s right. There’s an official day to nationally celebrate New Jersey. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate New Jersey and I thought I would share some interesting facts about our awesome state, which officially became a state in 1776. First of all, we are known… Continue reading

Conservation, Exploring, History, Just Plain Cool, New Jersey, Outdoors, Preservation

Blueberries, Brook Trout, Heritage Brook Trout, Morristown, National New Jersey Day, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War, The Garden State
July 7, 2022

Support for those who Support the Outdoors

Back in the freezing weather of January, I shared my goals for 2022. One of the most important goals outlined was to fight for our ever-dwindling open spaces in New Jersey. That includes fighting for those who share the love of the outdoors and educate others about the resource. Enter the frustrating situation of the… Continue reading

Cape May County, Conservation, Jersey Icon, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Outdoors, Preservation

Cape May, Fishing, Lower Township, New Jersey, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Fish and Wildlife, Sunset Beach Sportsmen's Club
July 2, 2022

New Jersey: The Cradle of Independence

When many think about Independence Day, they often think of places like Boston or Philadelphia. The truth is, New Jersey played an incredibly important role in the birth of our nation. There are plenty of great events throughout the long weekend of celebrate the holiday! Here are some of events that are taking place over… Continue reading

Arts, Cape May County, Conservation, Exploring, Festivals, History, Mercer County, Monmouth County, Morris County, New Jersey, Outdoors, Preservation, Warren County

Avalon, Cape May Coast Guard, Declaration of Independence, Ford Mansion, Morristown National Historical Park, Morven Museum, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Oxford, Princeton, Revolutionary War, Shippen Manor, Wall Township
March 20, 2022

Get Ready for Fishing Season 2022

After a brutal two years, we as a nation are starting to head back to some level of normalcy. And for many of us, that means spring fishing season. 2022 Fishing Regulations The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife is returning to a normal stocking schedule with three weeks of pre-season stocking and seven weeks… Continue reading

Conservation, Exploring, New Jersey

fishing season, New Jersey
January 8, 2022

New from Fish & Wildlife: The Wildlife Habitat Supporter Program

As I mentioned in my 2022 Goals post, I want to make sure to advocate for our open spaces. The NJ Fish and Wildlife has announced a new program to do just that; The Wildlife Habitat Supporter Program. When I first saw this posted on social media, I was immediately excited to find a new… Continue reading

Conservation, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Outdoors, Preservation

New Jersey, NJ Fish and Wildlife, NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Habitat Supporter Program