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New Jersey needs law to control invasive species

By Tom Gilbert What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in New Jersey yards and gardens often can't be contained - especially when non-native plants are...

Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 25

The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Jan. 19 cleared a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn (R-Monmouth) that would,...

What’s happening in nature during winter’s chill?

By Alison Mitchell New Jersey was quite frigid in December, but temperatures warmed as the new year arrived. So...

Middletown Sun and Tinton Falls-Eatontown Sun Datebook, Jan. 25

• New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is conducting blood drives which are...

Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 18

The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its Creative Arts Festival. This juried art show and...

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Learn how to help children cope with their coronavirus fears

Hackensack Meridian Health will hold two virtual programs on how to help children cope with their coronavirus fears at 11 a.m. May 7 and...

Support groups open to expectant mothers, new parents

Central Jersey Family Health Consortium is offering a series of virtual support groups.   A New Dad Support Group for expectant and new fathers with babies...

Join May ‘bioblitz’ and document nature in New Jersey

The New Jersey Conservation Foundation is celebrating May by inviting New Jerseyans to participate in a statewide “bioblitz” to document nature in backyards, neighborhoods,...

An Earth Day call to climate action

By Michele S. Byers When we talk about a “sea change,” we mean a deep, profound transformation. And that’s exactly what a Princeton-based group called...

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training offered in May

The Center for Addiction & Recovery Education & Success (CARES) through a Prevention is Key (PIK) special project will offer Certified Peer Recovery Specialist...

NAMI NJ to present webinar on emotional wellness during COVID-19

NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will hold a webinar series about emotional wellness during COVID-19 at noon on May 8 featuring Cara...

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