Michele Bakacs, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
The COVID-19 pandemic was an especially stressful period for everyone and many found themselves looking for solace in nature during the quarantine. Stress levels skyrocketed in my house with 2 young boys doing virtual school, my husband doing telemedicine at home, and me suddenly having to be an …
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Steven Yergeau, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Rain, Rain Go Away … Stormwater is any form of water that begins as precipitation. This includes rain, sleet, snow, and the water from melting snow, even if the melting occurs long after the snowstorm had passed. Stormwater can cause flooding and erosion in …
Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Some parts of New Jersey may be see large numbers of adult 17-year cicadas emerge this spring, with their distinctive dark bodies, red eyes, and noisy habits. After 17 years in the soil as immature nymphs, living on the sap of tree roots, the insects emerge from the soil together, find a tree …
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Amy Rowe, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
With spring on the horizon, it’s time to think about invasive species. First and Second Rounds: The Basics An invasive species is one that is not native to an area that causes ecological and/or economic damage or harm to human health. Many people associate invasive species only with plants, …
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Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
With Valentine’s Day past us, maybe it’s time we rethink our relationship with plastics? Can I Have Your Digits? The United States both produces and uses a lot of plastic products. We often think of single-use plastics like bottles, cups, plastic shopping bags, and drinking straws as …
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