Throughout the month of September, members of the Barnegat Bay Book Club will have been reading "Great Storms of the Jersey Shore" by Margaret Buchholz, Scott Mazzella, and Larry Savadove. Join us for the book club's fifth virtual event as we talk with Margaret and Scott about the storms that have changed the shape of […]
Fall is a critical time to reinvigorate your lawn the environmentally friendly way. Fertilizing, overseeding, and top dressing with compost are all best done in the fall when weeds are going dormant. Learn how to reap the benefits of fall lawn care with Bill Hlubik, Professor and Agriculture Agent with Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex […]
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension continues its Marine Extension Program Seminar Series (MEPSS) with this webinar on shellfish biology, restoration, and aquaculture. Come learn about shellfish biology and restoration, including the many ecosystem services that shellfish provide within our coastal habitats, in this talk by Dr. David Bushek and Dr. Ximing Guo from Rutgers University. Additionally, […]
The Barnegat Bay Partnership received funding from the NJDEP to develop a watershed protection and restoration plan for the Toms River watershed. Come to the stakeholder meeting at 9 am on September 29th - we need your valuable input on priorities for plan objectives, specific water quality concerns, locations of interest, and more. Email Ceili […]
Originally from Asia, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma deliculatais) is now a new resident in New Jersey. Introduced into Pennsylvania accidentally in 2014, this invasive critter has made its way through eastern PA and has now been found in certain parts of New Jersey, killing various species of trees and crops along the way. Join us […]
Join us for our new 2020 Jersey-Friendly Yards Webinar Series and learn how to create healthy habitat for wildlife in your yard. The Jersey-Friendly Yards website is designed to guide you through the steps to a healthier, more wildlife-friendly yard. Loss of natural habitat throughout the world has led to serious declines in populations of […]
The Barnegat Bay Partnership has received funding from the NJDEP to develop a watershed protection and restoration plan for the Cedar Creek, Forked River, and Oyster Creek watersheds. Come to the stakeholder meeting on September 30th at 9 am. We need your valuable input on priorities for plan objectives, specific water quality concerns, and more. […]
The Ocean County Master Composter program presents the Fall annual How to Compost workshop. Learn how to compost in your own backyard! Click here to register for this event.
In this second of two talks by John Volpa, the Director of Education for Pinelands Adventures, you'll learn about a little known part of Jersey history. If you’ve seen the 2019 Oscar nominated film Harriet, which chronicles the life of Harriet Tubman, then you were introduced to one of the Still brothers, William, an Underground […]
Within the past decade, New Jersey has experienced its wettest and warmest years in over a century of observations. Extreme events of late, including Sandy, Irene, and a number of hot summers, suggest that something is happening to NJ's climate regime. Add these short-term events with underlying climate change, including sea level rise, and the […]
Part three of the Getting the Dirt On Your Soil fall webinar series. In this final webinar, Dr. Steven Yergeau, County Agent with Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean & Atlantic Counties, gives a talk on soil compaction. Learn about what causes it, how it impacts soil health, and what to do about it in your […]
Please note: All Barnegat Bay Partnership meetings are open to the public. The meeting will be held at Ocean County College. If you plan to attend, please contact Dr. Jim Vasslides (jvasslides@ocean.edu or 732-255-0472) for the meeting location at the college and a copy of the agenda.
October is prime time for harvesting cranberries in New Jersey! Join us by Zoom for a virtual tour of Cloverdale Cranberry Farm County Park. Our host will be Patti Trasferini, Program Coordinator for this county park. On the tour we will engage in the Science of cranberries, the Technology/Engineering of growing and harvesting (dry vs. […]
Confused about recycling? Join this webinar to learn how to be a better recycler, what items can and cannot be recycled, tips to make it easier, and all the recycling programs Ocean County offers to all residents of the 33 municipalities. Register for this event here.
Compost in the comfort of your own home - literally. Learn how to build a DIY indoor worm bin and keep composting year round, sleet, snow, or otherwise. Part of the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management's fall webinar series. Register for this event here.
All Barnegat Bay Partnership meetings are open to the public. During the COVID pandemic, BBP meetings are being held virtually via WebEx. If you plan to attend, please contact Karen Walzer (kwalzer@ocean.edu) for an agenda and log-in information.
Learn more about the Zero Waste movement, reduce your waste, your carbon footprint, save money, and the planet! Part of the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management fall webinar series. Register for the event here.
Part 2 of a two-part webinar series. Join Christine Zellers, Joanne Kinsey, Rachel Tansey, and Lauren Errickson from Rutgers Cooperative Extension as these Family & Community Health Sciences educators teach you about seafood consumption. Topics include dietary guidelines for eating seafood, including for pregnancies, the health benefits of seafood, and tips for cooking and understanding […]
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