Amy Rowe, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Now that students are back in the classroom and everyone is getting into a routine, we wanted to highlight some programs that are available to connect schools, kids, and the environment. Everyone can do their part to be more sustainable and environmentally-friendly! Sustainable Jersey for …
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Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Our forests are invaluable New Jersey’s forests are invaluable for the services they provide. These include being a home to valued plants and wildlife, providing recreation opportunities, and supporting ecosystem services like recharging aquifers, improving water quality, and serving as a carbon …
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By Steve Yergeau, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
As the weather warms up and people venture outside more this summer, everyone should be mindful of ticks and the potential of tick-borne diseases. Tick-borne diseases are not spread between two people but rely on ticks for transmission. If you know you have been bitten by a tick, it is important …
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Michele Bakacs, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Michele Bakacs, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Native plants are gaining popularity as we saw firsthand during Rutgers Day on Saturday, April 30. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County plant sale nearly sold out with more then 1000 native plants sold. Native plants are those that …
Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Introduction White-tailed deer are a native species to our area. Their population was relatively low in the early 20th century, but increased markedly during the last 100 years (NJDEP, 2021). Likely, the lack of large predators like wolves has contributed to the increase in deer densities in New …
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