Tag: wildlife

  • Auten Road Intermediate School student is Somerset County winner of wildlife contest

    Auten Road Intermediate School student is Somerset County winner of wildlife contest

    The nonprofit Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey is celebrating the winners of the 18th annual Species on the Edge Art & Essay Contest with an online art show throughout June. The statewide educational contest is open to all fifth graders and inspires students to explore wildlife and biology by writing a well-researched essay and…

  • Stony Brook Elementary student is Mercer County winner of wildlife contest

    Stony Brook Elementary student is Mercer County winner of wildlife contest

    The nonprofit Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey is celebrating the winners of the 18th annual Species on the Edge Art & Essay Contest with an online art show throughout June. The statewide educational contest is open to all fifth graders and inspires students to explore wildlife and biology by writing a well-researched essay and…

  • Travel group to visit New England in May

    Travel group to visit New England in May

    Travel by Rose will offer a trip to New England from May 20-25. Visit Woodstock, Vermont, to see the Quechee Gorge, known as Vermont’s “Little Grand Canyon.” In New Hampshire, the Covered Bridge Rock Estates is a conservation center for forest and wildlife. The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad offers a scenic ride with dinner aboard. Tour Portland…

  • DEP podcasts educate public on environment

    DEP podcasts educate public on environment

    TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a series of audio podcasts designed to provide the public with insights on initiatives and activities the department takes to protect and enhance the state’s environment. “I am very proud of the work performed by the professionals here at DEP,” Commissioner Bob Martin said. “New…

  • New summer nature program launches at Duke Farms

    New summer nature program launches at Duke Farms

    HILLSBOROUGH– Conserve Wildlife Foundation (CWF) of New Jersey and Duke Farms are taking applications for the new Wildlife Explorer summer program, a fun and exciting learning experience for area children entering third to sixth grade, ages eight through eleven, to connect with and explore the outdoors. “Children are the future caretakers of our land and…