Outdoors

June 3, 2022

New Jersey Free Fishing Day: June 4

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know I am an avid fly angler. My husband and I write, lecture, and teach about the subject whenever we can. Well, this weekend, we are hopeful everyone in New Jersey will give fishing a try on Saturday, June 4th during the Free Fishing Day.… Continue reading

Exploring, New Jersey, Outdoors

fishing season, Free Fishing Day, New Jersey
May 19, 2022

It’s Spring; Be Bear Aware!

As the weather finally begins to warm up, we aren’t the only creatures starting to emerge from our homes. Bears are waking up and making a grand entrance. Unfortunately, not everyone is ready for them. Black bears are appearing in more and more residential areas and people that are not necessarily used to seeing them… Continue reading

Exploring, New Jersey, Outdoors, Sussex County

bear safety, black bears, Lafayette Township, New Jersey
February 5, 2022

Open Space Preserved in Princeton

There is a constant battle in New Jersey; preserving open space versus developing more ratables to collect taxes. It happens in every town in the state. Recently, there was some good news on the preservation front. More than 150 acres in Princeton is now permanently protected, thanks to a partnership among several government agencies and… Continue reading

Mercer County, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Outdoors, Preservation

Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mercer County, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Princeton, Ridgeview Conservancy, the state Green Acres Program, The Watershed Institute
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
January 4, 2022

2022 New Jersey Goals

As the calendar turns and we move ahead to 2022, most people make resolutions for the new year. I’ll be honest, I’m not a fan of resolutions. They are usually all the same; lose weight, spend more time with the family, blah, blah, blah. While it may sound like semantics, I prefer to make goals.… Continue reading

Atlantic County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Conservation, Cumberland County, Essex County, Exploring, Food, Gloucester County, History, Monmouth County, Morris County, New Jersey, Ocean County, Outdoors, Photography, Pine Barrens, Preservation

Appalachian Trail, cape may diamond, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Down the Shore, Dr. Michael Giuliano, Film Photography Podcast, fly fishing, Heritage Brook Trout, horseshoe crab, New Jersey, Newark, Pine Barrens, red knot
November 28, 2021

Giving Tuesday in New Jersey

It is no surprise to anyone that COVID-19 has affected everyone in the Garden State. Some people lost their jobs. Some people lost their businesses. Some lost their lives. Many non-profits in the state lost important funding from private donors, as so many were barely able to feed their families and keep a roof over… Continue reading

Arts, Cape May County, Conservation, Food, History, Morris County, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Outdoors, Pine Barrens, Preservation, Sussex County

Charity Navigator, Community Foundation of New Jersey, Conserve Wildlife Foundation, Giving Tuesday, Italian American One Voice Coalition, JBWS, Jersey Battered Women's Shelter, Morristown, Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, New Jersey, Peters Valley, Salvation Army
May 15, 2021

Always Bee Prepared

Nature is a truly amazing thing. Whether you like to go for a hike, fly fish, or something else, being outside is always an adventure. Last night’s nature adventure took place at the local Roxbury Community Garden. This is my third season at the garden and it has been a great experience. I’ve met wonderful… Continue reading

Conservation, Just Plain Cool, Morris County, New Jersey, Outdoors

Apiary, Bee Keeping, Community Gardens, Honey Bees, New Jersey Bee Keepers Association
January 2, 2021

How Do I Get Rid of My Christmas Tree?

Now that the dumpster fire that was 2020 is over people are starting to take down their decorations and toss the Christmas tree. When I was a kid, you just dragged it to the curb and that was it. However, we now have many options in Jersey to give new life to the tree that… Continue reading

Cape May County, Conservation, New Jersey, Outdoors, Preservation

Cape May County Zoo, Home Depot, Mulch, New Jersey Christmas Tree Growers Association
December 6, 2020

My 2020 Jersey Christmas List

This has been a hard year for all of us; especially for the small business owners of New Jersey. Like many, I am urging everyone to shop small as much as possible this year. My Christmas list this year has a special Jersey flair this year. These are gifts that are made by Jersey artisans… Continue reading

Atlantic County, Cape May County, Conservation, Essex County, Exploring, History, Morris County, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Ocean County, Outdoors, Preservation, Shopping

Cape May Suncatchers, Discover Jersey Arts, Just Jersey Goods, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, New Jersey Historical Society, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, Peters Valley, Reddie to Burn, shop small, Sue Sachs
August 23, 2020

Protecting Our Parks

We’ve all had to make alternate plans this year due to COVID-19 and the following lockdown. As a result, many had to cancel vacation plans and stay local. And that means lots of people in town, county, and state parks. Unfortunately, not everyone values our park systems. Just a few weeks ago, Hedden Park in… Continue reading

Conservation, Exploring, Morris County, New Jersey, Outdoors, Preservation, Warren County