Lawrence Ledger Opinion

An ‘ode’ to New Jersey’s dragonflies and damselflies

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If you're near a pond, stream, or marsh on a warm day, you may notice quick-flying insects skimming across the water...

Depression and suicide risk can intensify in spring and summer

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Intense symptoms for individuals with depression are commonly associated with the winter...

An urgent call to preserve half of New Jersey’s land

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey is not only the nation's most densely populated...

Explore D&R Canal State Park during 50th celebration!

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation It's hard to imagine a world in which the fastest...

The ‘Ivy League’ look is unhealthy for your trees!

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation While out walking or driving, did you ever notice trees...

Lawrence Ledger Opinion

Don’t treat soils on preserved farms like dirt!

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Think of a farm, and you may picture rolling fields with rows of vegetables, orchards of...

Taking strategic action to fight climate change

by Tom Gilbert, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Every passing week, it seems, brings a new reminder of the many ways our climate is...

Enjoy fall’s colors on foliage hikes close to home

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Every fall, hordes of people head to New England or upstate New York to view the...

Cities facing record heat to get cooling help from trees

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation This past July was the hottest month on record globally, with heat impacts especially severe in...

Sourland Spectacular a success

On behalf of the staff, board, and members of the Sourland Conservancy, I would like to sincerely thank our Sourland Spectacular cyclists, volunteers, vendors, and community partners who helped make...

Solar for all is aim of New Jersey’s ‘community’ solar energy program

 by Tom Gilbert, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation There are plenty of great reasons to be interested in solar power: Energy from the sun...

New Jersey’s rarest turtles face many threats

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation When strolling through your local park this summer, you may have noticed turtles sunning themselves on...

Oysters at work: Cleaning water, preventing erosion, helping marine life

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation When you think of "mighty" animals, a few that may come to mind are lions, tigers...

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