Archive for March 2026

By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation An ancient and quiet world lies at your feet whenever you walk through a forest or wetland in New Jersey. Mosses, part of the broader group known as bryophytes (which include liverworts and hornworts), form soft green carpets on rocks and tree trunks. With more than…

By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Every year, millions of tons of usable items end up in landfills across our state – tools, household goods, unwanted technology, and scores of miscellaneous items that someone else could probably use. One community in New Jersey created a simple, local solution that helps keep these…

By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Ah, the signs of early spring: we’re ready to trade our winter coats for rain jackets, and the first snowdrops, crocuses, and red maple flowers promise that the wait is almost over! These delightful blossoms are also signals to the natural world, marking the revival of…

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor women who changed the world; those who marched, legislated, and shattered glass ceilings in laboratories and lecture halls. One of the many women who shaped our history was Mary Treat, a scientist who lived and worked in Vineland, New Jersey and brought scientific research and attention…