New Jersey Conservation Foundation
@njconservation.org
Preserving NJ’s land & natural resources for the benefit of all.
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📣 We want to hear from YOU about Camden's parks!
What do you enjoy about them? What would you like to see improved? Where do you visit most often?
Let us know by completing this questionnaire: tinyurl.com/4v58cjzb 😊
What do you enjoy about them? What would you like to see improved? Where do you visit most often?
Let us know by completing this questionnaire: tinyurl.com/4v58cjzb 😊
Wildlife habitat is decreasing throughout New Jersey, but you can help!
Your #GivingTuesday donation helps us preserve land where plants and animals can thrive — like the over 12,000 acres within our Franklin Parker Preserve! Where to donate: tinyurl.com/j947bhet
Your #GivingTuesday donation helps us preserve land where plants and animals can thrive — like the over 12,000 acres within our Franklin Parker Preserve! Where to donate: tinyurl.com/j947bhet
December 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Wildlife habitat is decreasing throughout New Jersey, but you can help!
Your #GivingTuesday donation helps us preserve land where plants and animals can thrive — like the over 12,000 acres within our Franklin Parker Preserve! Where to donate: tinyurl.com/j947bhet
Your #GivingTuesday donation helps us preserve land where plants and animals can thrive — like the over 12,000 acres within our Franklin Parker Preserve! Where to donate: tinyurl.com/j947bhet
Hats off to CHANJ! 🙌
We're glad to get behind this incredible effort. Earlier this year, we helped preserve more than 300 acres of land in Cumberland and Sussex Counties that were designated as CHANJ core areas, large swaths of intact natural land that support a wide range of species.🌳
We're glad to get behind this incredible effort. Earlier this year, we helped preserve more than 300 acres of land in Cumberland and Sussex Counties that were designated as CHANJ core areas, large swaths of intact natural land that support a wide range of species.🌳
Explore the CHANJ Mapping Tool! 👀🗺️
New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s Connecting Habitat Across New Jersey (CHANJ) project is working to make our landscape and roadways easier for wildlife to move through. (1/3)
New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s Connecting Habitat Across New Jersey (CHANJ) project is working to make our landscape and roadways easier for wildlife to move through. (1/3)
December 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hats off to CHANJ! 🙌
We're glad to get behind this incredible effort. Earlier this year, we helped preserve more than 300 acres of land in Cumberland and Sussex Counties that were designated as CHANJ core areas, large swaths of intact natural land that support a wide range of species.🌳
We're glad to get behind this incredible effort. Earlier this year, we helped preserve more than 300 acres of land in Cumberland and Sussex Counties that were designated as CHANJ core areas, large swaths of intact natural land that support a wide range of species.🌳
With your support, we can protect valuable lands from development; advocate for sensible land use policies; and create new green spaces. 🌳
Please consider showing your support by donating on Giving Tuesday to help preserve NJ's lands for generations to come! njconservation.org/donate-now/
Please consider showing your support by donating on Giving Tuesday to help preserve NJ's lands for generations to come! njconservation.org/donate-now/
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
With your support, we can protect valuable lands from development; advocate for sensible land use policies; and create new green spaces. 🌳
Please consider showing your support by donating on Giving Tuesday to help preserve NJ's lands for generations to come! njconservation.org/donate-now/
Please consider showing your support by donating on Giving Tuesday to help preserve NJ's lands for generations to come! njconservation.org/donate-now/
Another Jones Hike is in the books, and we couldn't be more grateful to everyone who attended and helped make this year's event a success! 💚
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Another Jones Hike is in the books, and we couldn't be more grateful to everyone who attended and helped make this year's event a success! 💚
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A coalition of organizations and community scientists is working to protect the smallest falcon in North America - the American kestrel. This all hands on deck project has resulted in a 600% increase in kestrel fledglings!
https://www.njconservation.org/american-kestrel-citizen-scientist/
https://www.njconservation.org/american-kestrel-citizen-scientist/
November 9, 2025 at 11:43 PM
A coalition of organizations and community scientists is working to protect the smallest falcon in North America - the American kestrel. This all hands on deck project has resulted in a 600% increase in kestrel fledglings!
https://www.njconservation.org/american-kestrel-citizen-scientist/
https://www.njconservation.org/american-kestrel-citizen-scientist/
Join us at Rainbow Hill at Sourland Mountain Preserve on Thursday, Nov. 13 to help plant 225 native trees & shrubs that will improve the riparian buffer along a Neshanic River Tributary! 🌳
Planting will take place along the riverbank from 9 a.m. to noon. Register here: tinyurl.com/4xdnh9ey
Planting will take place along the riverbank from 9 a.m. to noon. Register here: tinyurl.com/4xdnh9ey
November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Join us at Rainbow Hill at Sourland Mountain Preserve on Thursday, Nov. 13 to help plant 225 native trees & shrubs that will improve the riparian buffer along a Neshanic River Tributary! 🌳
Planting will take place along the riverbank from 9 a.m. to noon. Register here: tinyurl.com/4xdnh9ey
Planting will take place along the riverbank from 9 a.m. to noon. Register here: tinyurl.com/4xdnh9ey
Last week, we joined project partners in breaking ground on the new kayak launch at Gateway Park in the City of Camden! 🚣
The kayak launch will provide a safe access point to the Cooper River & help connect the Camden community with nature-based recreation opportunities. Learn more 👇
The kayak launch will provide a safe access point to the Cooper River & help connect the Camden community with nature-based recreation opportunities. Learn more 👇
Commissioners break ground on Gateway Park kayak launch | Camden County, NJ
On Friday, the Camden County Board of Commissioners, Upstream Alliance, and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation broke ground on the Gateway Park kayak launch in Camden City. “These enhancements ....
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November 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Last week, we joined project partners in breaking ground on the new kayak launch at Gateway Park in the City of Camden! 🚣
The kayak launch will provide a safe access point to the Cooper River & help connect the Camden community with nature-based recreation opportunities. Learn more 👇
The kayak launch will provide a safe access point to the Cooper River & help connect the Camden community with nature-based recreation opportunities. Learn more 👇
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Happy International Day for Biosphere Reserves! The #NewJersey #Pinelands is one of 28 internationally recognized biosphere reserves (or regions) in the United States. 🌎
📷: Paul Leakan, NJPC
#biosphere #nj
📷: Paul Leakan, NJPC
#biosphere #nj
November 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Happy International Day for Biosphere Reserves! The #NewJersey #Pinelands is one of 28 internationally recognized biosphere reserves (or regions) in the United States. 🌎
📷: Paul Leakan, NJPC
#biosphere #nj
📷: Paul Leakan, NJPC
#biosphere #nj
Our Manager of Science & Stewardship Dr. Emile DeVito was honored by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition with its "Above & Beyond Award"! 🏆
The Award recognizes someone who has given their time generously and effectively toward helping the Coalition achieve its mission. Congratulations, Emile! 💚
The Award recognizes someone who has given their time generously and effectively toward helping the Coalition achieve its mission. Congratulations, Emile! 💚
October 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Our Manager of Science & Stewardship Dr. Emile DeVito was honored by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition with its "Above & Beyond Award"! 🏆
The Award recognizes someone who has given their time generously and effectively toward helping the Coalition achieve its mission. Congratulations, Emile! 💚
The Award recognizes someone who has given their time generously and effectively toward helping the Coalition achieve its mission. Congratulations, Emile! 💚
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@njconservation.org thank you for this piece on our work to increase American Kestrel population in NJ! www.njconservation.org/american-kes... #americankestrel #conservation #birdconservation #raptor #kestrel #conservenj #birdsofbluesky #amke
The power of people protecting birds - New Jersey Conservation Foundation
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation The most inspiring conservation efforts often start in the hands of everyday people who care deeply about local wildlife and ...
www.njconservation.org
October 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
@njconservation.org thank you for this piece on our work to increase American Kestrel population in NJ! www.njconservation.org/american-kes... #americankestrel #conservation #birdconservation #raptor #kestrel #conservenj #birdsofbluesky #amke
Reminder: General Election Day is Nov. 4 and, as always, the environment is on the ballot! 🌳🗳️
New Jersey voting info: nj.gov/state/electi...
New Jersey voting info: nj.gov/state/electi...
October 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Reminder: General Election Day is Nov. 4 and, as always, the environment is on the ballot! 🌳🗳️
New Jersey voting info: nj.gov/state/electi...
New Jersey voting info: nj.gov/state/electi...
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Scientists are working to better understand the specific migration routes bats follow between their summer and winter habitats.
See a bat, take a photo. N.J. wildlife experts seek help tracking bats.
Scientists are working to better understand the specific migration routes bats follow between their summer and winter habitats.
www.nj.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Scientists are working to better understand the specific migration routes bats follow between their summer and winter habitats.
The new documentary From Rails to Trails explores the nationwide citizen-led movement to convert former railroad corridors into vibrant public greenways.🛤️
The film premiers on NJ PBS Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. & will also be available to stream at pbs.org. Check out the preview:
The film premiers on NJ PBS Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. & will also be available to stream at pbs.org. Check out the preview:
From Rails to Trails
The story of a 60-year struggle to convert abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking.
pbs.org
October 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The new documentary From Rails to Trails explores the nationwide citizen-led movement to convert former railroad corridors into vibrant public greenways.🛤️
The film premiers on NJ PBS Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. & will also be available to stream at pbs.org. Check out the preview:
The film premiers on NJ PBS Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. & will also be available to stream at pbs.org. Check out the preview:
ICYMI: The 15.5-mile Cooper River Water Trail in Camden was honored with a 2025 Smart Growth Award from New Jersey Future! 🏆
Yesterday, our Camden Area Regional Manager Rudisha Okezie joined project partners in accepting the award at a ceremony in South Orange Village.
Yesterday, our Camden Area Regional Manager Rudisha Okezie joined project partners in accepting the award at a ceremony in South Orange Village.
October 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
ICYMI: The 15.5-mile Cooper River Water Trail in Camden was honored with a 2025 Smart Growth Award from New Jersey Future! 🏆
Yesterday, our Camden Area Regional Manager Rudisha Okezie joined project partners in accepting the award at a ceremony in South Orange Village.
Yesterday, our Camden Area Regional Manager Rudisha Okezie joined project partners in accepting the award at a ceremony in South Orange Village.
Don't miss our next FREE fall bird walk! 🐦⬛
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 15
🕗 8-10 a.m.
📍 Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, 170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931
Register here: www.njconservation.org/events/
📸: White-throated sparrow by Bill Lynch
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 15
🕗 8-10 a.m.
📍 Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, 170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931
Register here: www.njconservation.org/events/
📸: White-throated sparrow by Bill Lynch
October 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Don't miss our next FREE fall bird walk! 🐦⬛
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 15
🕗 8-10 a.m.
📍 Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, 170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931
Register here: www.njconservation.org/events/
📸: White-throated sparrow by Bill Lynch
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 15
🕗 8-10 a.m.
📍 Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, 170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931
Register here: www.njconservation.org/events/
📸: White-throated sparrow by Bill Lynch
It's Climate Week! 🌎
Did you know preserved natural and working lands like forests, wetlands, and farmland help make New Jersey more resilient to the impacts of climate change?
📸: Franklin Parker Preserve by Richard Lewis
Did you know preserved natural and working lands like forests, wetlands, and farmland help make New Jersey more resilient to the impacts of climate change?
📸: Franklin Parker Preserve by Richard Lewis
September 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It's Climate Week! 🌎
Did you know preserved natural and working lands like forests, wetlands, and farmland help make New Jersey more resilient to the impacts of climate change?
📸: Franklin Parker Preserve by Richard Lewis
Did you know preserved natural and working lands like forests, wetlands, and farmland help make New Jersey more resilient to the impacts of climate change?
📸: Franklin Parker Preserve by Richard Lewis
Check out this free webinar TOMORROW 9/24 at 7PM to learn how the Reconnecting Trenton’s Riverfront campaign is reimagining Route 29, the highway that cuts off the city from the Delaware River, as a walkable boulevard that brings the community back to the water.🌊
RSVP: tinyurl.com/8fwnzab8
RSVP: tinyurl.com/8fwnzab8
September 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Check out this free webinar TOMORROW 9/24 at 7PM to learn how the Reconnecting Trenton’s Riverfront campaign is reimagining Route 29, the highway that cuts off the city from the Delaware River, as a walkable boulevard that brings the community back to the water.🌊
RSVP: tinyurl.com/8fwnzab8
RSVP: tinyurl.com/8fwnzab8
It's here...🍂
Happy First Day of Fall! This season looks great on all of our preserves. But you don't have to just take our word for it — see for yourself! Find nature near you:
njconservation.org/find-nature/
📸: Michael Huber Prairie Warbler Preserve by Richard Lewis
Happy First Day of Fall! This season looks great on all of our preserves. But you don't have to just take our word for it — see for yourself! Find nature near you:
njconservation.org/find-nature/
📸: Michael Huber Prairie Warbler Preserve by Richard Lewis
September 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It's here...🍂
Happy First Day of Fall! This season looks great on all of our preserves. But you don't have to just take our word for it — see for yourself! Find nature near you:
njconservation.org/find-nature/
📸: Michael Huber Prairie Warbler Preserve by Richard Lewis
Happy First Day of Fall! This season looks great on all of our preserves. But you don't have to just take our word for it — see for yourself! Find nature near you:
njconservation.org/find-nature/
📸: Michael Huber Prairie Warbler Preserve by Richard Lewis
Great news! 35 acres of farmland have been preserved in the New Jersey Highlands! 🎉🎉
Located in the Borough of Peapack & Gladstone, the newly preserved Tucker Farm was one of the Borough’s highest priority farms for preservation and serves as grazing land for locally-raised Black Angus cattle.
Located in the Borough of Peapack & Gladstone, the newly preserved Tucker Farm was one of the Borough’s highest priority farms for preservation and serves as grazing land for locally-raised Black Angus cattle.
35 acres of farmland preserved in NJ Highlands - New Jersey Conservation Foundation
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — The Borough of Peapack & Gladstone, in Somerset County, advanced its farmland preservation goals this summer by permanently dedicating the 35-acre Tucker Farm on Willow Avenue to...
www.njconservation.org
September 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Great news! 35 acres of farmland have been preserved in the New Jersey Highlands! 🎉🎉
Located in the Borough of Peapack & Gladstone, the newly preserved Tucker Farm was one of the Borough’s highest priority farms for preservation and serves as grazing land for locally-raised Black Angus cattle.
Located in the Borough of Peapack & Gladstone, the newly preserved Tucker Farm was one of the Borough’s highest priority farms for preservation and serves as grazing land for locally-raised Black Angus cattle.
Don't miss this ✨Conservation Open House✨ on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Jersey State Museum! (Includes tours & hands-on activities!)
The event will highlight the Museum's exhibit on ecosystems at risk in our state, as well as conservation projects that are taking place.🌱💧🐾
The event will highlight the Museum's exhibit on ecosystems at risk in our state, as well as conservation projects that are taking place.🌱💧🐾
September 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Don't miss this ✨Conservation Open House✨ on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Jersey State Museum! (Includes tours & hands-on activities!)
The event will highlight the Museum's exhibit on ecosystems at risk in our state, as well as conservation projects that are taking place.🌱💧🐾
The event will highlight the Museum's exhibit on ecosystems at risk in our state, as well as conservation projects that are taking place.🌱💧🐾
ICYMI: Two former members of our leadership team, Michele Byers and Greg Romano, were featured on the latest edition of WRNJ Radio's Local Impact program speaking about open space preservation! 🙌
🌳 Listen to the interview (#34): tinyurl.com/m87tmzax'
📸: Franklin Parker Preserve by Richard Lewis
🌳 Listen to the interview (#34): tinyurl.com/m87tmzax'
📸: Franklin Parker Preserve by Richard Lewis
September 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
ICYMI: Two former members of our leadership team, Michele Byers and Greg Romano, were featured on the latest edition of WRNJ Radio's Local Impact program speaking about open space preservation! 🙌
🌳 Listen to the interview (#34): tinyurl.com/m87tmzax'
📸: Franklin Parker Preserve by Richard Lewis
🌳 Listen to the interview (#34): tinyurl.com/m87tmzax'
📸: Franklin Parker Preserve by Richard Lewis
Happy National Hummingbird Day!✨
📸: Ruby-throated hummingbird by Penelope Ayers
📸: Ruby-throated hummingbird by Penelope Ayers
September 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Happy National Hummingbird Day!✨
📸: Ruby-throated hummingbird by Penelope Ayers
📸: Ruby-throated hummingbird by Penelope Ayers
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In 26 years at the agency, Charles Lee worked to keep the focus on communities. Now, he believes communities will keep the movement alive, despite the federal government’s retreat.
Leaving EPA Behind, Environmental Justice Pioneer Preaches Hope Amid Trump Cutbacks - Inside Climate News
In 26 years at the agency, Charles Lee worked to keep the focus on communities. Now, he believes communities will keep the movement alive, despite the federal government’s retreat.
insideclimatenews.org
September 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
In 26 years at the agency, Charles Lee worked to keep the focus on communities. Now, he believes communities will keep the movement alive, despite the federal government’s retreat.
The future of America’s public lands is at stake.
In a recent op-ed, our executive director Alison Mitchell discusses how a coordinated effort by the Trump Administration is underway to dismantle the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Read the full op-ed here: tinyurl.com/5526a6xb
In a recent op-ed, our executive director Alison Mitchell discusses how a coordinated effort by the Trump Administration is underway to dismantle the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Read the full op-ed here: tinyurl.com/5526a6xb
September 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The future of America’s public lands is at stake.
In a recent op-ed, our executive director Alison Mitchell discusses how a coordinated effort by the Trump Administration is underway to dismantle the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Read the full op-ed here: tinyurl.com/5526a6xb
In a recent op-ed, our executive director Alison Mitchell discusses how a coordinated effort by the Trump Administration is underway to dismantle the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Read the full op-ed here: tinyurl.com/5526a6xb
Join us for the next ✨Trenton Walks!✨ event on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.! This special 3.2-mile hike will highlight the history of the Delaware & Raritan Canal 🚣
More info: gmtma.org/trail-happen...
More info: gmtma.org/trail-happen...
August 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Join us for the next ✨Trenton Walks!✨ event on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.! This special 3.2-mile hike will highlight the history of the Delaware & Raritan Canal 🚣
More info: gmtma.org/trail-happen...
More info: gmtma.org/trail-happen...