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Preservation

March 23, 2017

Get Ready for Fishing Season!

As the latest round of snow slowly melts away and we officially enter spring, that means one thing for anglers in New Jersey – fishing season! Waters that are stocked by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife are now officially closed to fishing until April 8th, 8:00 a.m. It is incredibly important to… Continue reading

Exploring, New Jersey, Outdoors, Preservation

fishing season, fly fishing, nature, New Jersey, NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife, Paulinskill River
June 30, 2016

Independence Day – Jersey Style

Many may not realize the significance of New Jersey in the fight for Independence. Morristown National Historical Park is nationally significant as the site of the 1779-80 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. This amazing place represents patriotism and sacrifice during this pivotal period in our nation’s history. There are multiple… Continue reading

Exploring, Festivals, History, Jersey Icon, Morris County, New Jersey, Preservation

Continental Army, Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense, George Washington, Jockey Hollow, Morristown, Morristown Green, Morristown National Historical Park, Revolutionary Times Weekend, Revolutionary War, US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
March 1, 2015

Bald Eagle Rescue in Tuckerton

This past week, local residents, wildlife enthusiasts, the Mercer County Wildlife Center, Tri-State Bird Rescue, and Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager came together in a tricky bald eagle rescue attempt. You can watch the amazing rescue video and read the entire story on the Conserve Wildlife Blog. On Tuesday, February 17th, the call came in… Continue reading

Mercer County, New Jersey, Ocean County, Outdoors, Preservation

Bald Eagle, birding, Mercer County, Mercer County Wildlife Center, Ocean County, Tri State Bird Rescue & Research, Tuckerton
January 27, 2014

“The Swamps of Jersey” – The Meadowlands

Those swamps of Jersey are known as The Meadowlands, just outside MetLife Stadium and the Izod Center (what was referred to as Giants Stadium and the Area growing up) and despite their bad rap in movies and by the NFL’s negative opinions regarding the upcoming Super Bowl, the ecosystem has made great strides in recent… Continue reading

Bergen County, History, Hudson County, Jersey Icon, New Jersey, Outdoors, Preservation

Hackensack River, The Meadowlands
December 17, 2013

Christmas Tree Farm Preserved Just in Time for Christmas!

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey, in partnership with Sussex County and the Allison Family, has preserved the Wintergreen Christmas Tree Farm, a bucolic 130-acre property in the heart of Lafayette Township. Continue reading

Preservation, Sussex County

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Preservation

Get Ready for Fishing Season!

Independence Day – Jersey Style

Bald Eagle Rescue in Tuckerton

“The Swamps of Jersey” – The Meadowlands

Christmas Tree Farm Preserved Just in Time for Christmas!