Commentary

Celebrating Veterans

Wednesday, November 6: Resources for Veterans in Trenton The state Department of Military and Veteran Affairs will have a Veteran Service Officer present on Wednesday, November 6, from noon to 2 p.m. at the NJ Department of Labor, 1 John Fitch Way, Trenton, to explain resources available to veterans. Friday, November 8: Mercer County Veterans […]

Interchange: Tiny Owls on a Big Journey

Editor’s Note: This edition of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s ‘State We’re In’ column was written by co-executive director Alison Mitchell. Every year, New Jersey is visited by thousands of migrating owls. From Eastern screech-owls to long-eared owls, a variety of strange sounds echo throughout forests around dawn and dusk. In fall, one particular TOOT-TOOT-TOOT […]

Opportunities: For Actors and Volunteers

Auditions Director, Nicholas Pecht, and producer, Hayley Rubins-Topoleski, are seeking a fun, diverse cast for a special, one-night only Holiday Extravaganza at the ActorsNET of Morrisville, Pennsylvania. This musical revue / cabaret-style performance will be a party: Imagine a holiday party with your theater-friends — singing, “dancing,” “drinking,” and just good fun. Auditions take place […]

Motorists Beware: Days Are Short and Deer Are Everywhere

Drivers are reminded to be extra vigilant on roadways this fall as the annual rut, or mating season, for white-tailed deer gets underway and daylight is limited during peak commuting hours, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today. At this time of year, deer are […]

Beneficial Insects Raised to Protect Nature and Crops

Editor’s note: The New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s “The State We’re In” column for the first week of October was written by co-executive director Jay Watson. This time of year, with a summer’s worth of mosquito bites newly in the rearview, a reprieve from thinking about insects is probably welcome. But not to Marcello Mangano, director […]

Letters & Opportunities

To the Editor: Book Sale Success The Friends and Foundation of the Princeton Public Library wish to extend our thanks for the exceptional public support for our 2024 Annual Book Sale. We rely on our local community here in Princeton for our dedicated volunteers and extraordinary book donations, and we thank our Library colleagues who […]

Bucks County Playhouse Offers Classes for Adults

Bucks County Playhouse has announced its lineup of education programs being offered this fall. Classes take place in Lambertville Hall, 57 Bridge Street, Lambertville, with the exception of the Acting for Adults: Online Class, which will be held via Zoom. Visit www.buckscountyplayhouse.org for more information and to register. Acting For Adults: Online Class. Mondays, October […]

Help the State Get REAL in the Face of Climate Change

Editor’s note: This edition of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s State We’re In column was written by co-executive director Alison Mitchell. There are many bragging rights that come with living in this state we’re in — the Jersey Shore, an abundance of diners, perfect tomatoes — but resilience to climate change, unfortunately, is not one […]

Letters & Opportunities

To the Editor: Heartfelt Thanks for a Spectacular Event I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the riders and volunteers who participated in the 13th annual Sourland Spectacular cycling event held on September 7th. Your enthusiasm and support made this year’s event a resounding success and crucial to our mission. The […]

D&R Greenway Hosts Fall Native Plant Sale

The public is invited to welcome fall by visiting the Native Plant Nursery at the Johnson Education Center during D&R Greenway’s Fall 2024 native plant sale on Thursday, September 12, noon to 3 p.m.; Friday, September 13, noon to 3 p.m.; and Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m. to noon. D&R Greenway’s stewardship team and volunteers […]