Events

Eldora Nights! Creepy Crawlies and other Critters

Friday, February 26, 2010, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Nature Conservancy
Turn off the TV and bring your kids (and the kid in you) to the Eldora Nature Preserve and let the Conservancy treat you to a live animal show by wildlife rehabilitator and naturalist Steve Serwatka of NJ Nature Inc. Steve’s critter collection is educational and fun for entire family! Don’t miss it! Meet at the Eldora Nature Preserve, border of Cape May/Cumberland Counties. Cost: FREE! Please call us at (609) 861-0600 for directions, more information or to register, or email alyssa_jones@tnc.org.

Bear Swamp Old-Growth Forest Tour

Sunday, March 7, 2010, 12 noon
Canceled due to record high groundwater levels causing flooding. We hope to reschedule and send an announcement out soon.
American Littoral Society
Please join the Littoral Society and an expert from the Natural Lands Trust as we explore the timeless old-growth forest of Bear Swamp. Located in Downe Township in Cumberland County, this region comprises 500 to 700-year-old blackgum, sweetgum and huge holly trees. Bear Swamp is one of the best places in the mid-Atlantic to spot bald eagles. This site is arguably the oldest old-growth forest in the northeast and is not open to the general public so don’t miss this opportunity! The Bear Swamp guided walk is about 3 hours long and will travel through possible snow and along ungroomed terrain. Please dress appropriately. Food is not provided. There are no public restrooms. This is a snow or shine event. $15 for Littoral Society members, $20 for non-members. Please RSVP: Call the Littoral Society’s Delaware Bayshore office at (856) 455-2174 or email Jessica Daher. More information.

Environmental Commissioners Training

Monday, March 8, 2010, 5:30 - 9 p.m., Vineland Ramada Inn
Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions
This workshop is an ideal introduction for new commissioners and a good refresher for more experienced ones. Learn how to work effectively within local government and with your community, and find out about current grant opportunities to fund projects. To register or for further information, email or call 973-539-7547.

Mapping Natural Resources of the South Jersey Bayshore

Monday, March 15, 2010, 5 - 8:30 p.m., Rowan University, Glassboro
Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions
This workshop will provide hands-on computer training with the CRSSA data and NJDEP’s iMAPNJ. To register or for further information, email or call 973-539-7547.

NJ Environmental Federation’s 24th Annual Conference!

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rutgers University Law School, Newark NJ
NJ Environmental Federation
Learn new skills and facts, sharpen those you already possess. Together, we can protect drinking water, natural resources, communities, and our health from environmental injustices, toxics, and sprawl. The Governor, DEP Commissioner Bob Martin and BPU President Lee Solomon are invited speakers. Tickets for this event are $30. Register by April 1 and receive a reduced conference rate of $25. Click here to print out the conference brochure and mail in your registration. More information.

Bird & Botany Breakfast Walk, Maurice River Trail, Millville

Tuesdays, April 20, 27; May 4
Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River and Its Tributaries, Inc.
Join us on the Maurice River Recreational Trail on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. for these three-week series! Meet at Waltman Park on Brandriff Ave. For more information contact Renee Brecht, (856) 305-3238 or rbrecht.cumaurice@yahoo.com.