Preservation
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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
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From the Garden State to the Warehouse State
As we all known, New Jersey is far more than Newark Airport, the Turnpike, and the oil storage tanks alongside it. From Sussex, to Warren, to Monmouth, there are certainly some beautiful areas to behold. Unfortunately, as a state, we need to keep a watchful eye out for developers that want to pave over those… Continue reading
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Learning the History of the Lenni Lenape
When I was in fourth grade the entire year focused on New Jersey history. As much as I disliked Mrs. Stackfleth, I will say she was great at teaching the history of the Garden State. We spent a great deal of time learning about the Lenni Lenape, whose traditional territory spanned what is now eastern… Continue reading
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World War I Ended 100 Years ago… In New Jersey?
While many believe “the war to end all wars” ended in 1918 when the Armistice took place, technically the United States did not formally end World War I until 1921. Where did it end you might ask? You guessed it, New Jersey. Allow me to explain. The United States entered the Great War in April… Continue reading
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Cumberland County Farmland Preserved
I am happy to share the following announcement from the New Jersey Conservation Foundation: Daniel DeTullio bought his farm along the Cohansey River in Cumberland County in 1987 because of its scenic beauty and abundant wildlife. He and his wife, Raquel, just preserved the nearly 30-acre property to protect it from future development. “It’s so… Continue reading
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Italian Heritage in New Jersey: Patrick O’Boyle
Now, I know what you are thinking. This is Italian Heritage Month. Why am I highlighting a guy with an Irish name? Stick with me and you will quickly see why. So far this month, I have highlighted important figures who have been important parts of the foundation of Italian heritage and culture in New… Continue reading
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9/11: Twenty Years Later
Where were you on 9/11? It’s a question all of us have asked each other; for those of us who were alive and old enough to remember. Americans seem to find themselves asking that type of question every so often when a major event happens. The Pearl Harbor attack The assassination of President Kennedy The… Continue reading
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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
This Is My New Jersey 