Despite what you may have heard about changing global markets and challenges to the recycling industry, recycling remains as one of the easiest ways individuals can make a difference that benefits the environment. While recycling specifics vary depending on where you live, we’ll talk about the universal recycling truths; dispelling myths and shining a light […]

Glass making in America started and remains in South Jersey. From the natural resources to the influence of immigration patterns, from reflection of important historical events to the impact of business practices, from production ware to unique pieces of art, the South Jersey glass tradition lives on. Join Kristin Qualls, from the Museum of American […]

Catching blue crabs in Barnegat Bay is an important activity that spans generations. Over the years, there has been a debate about the numbers and sizes of crabs captured with perceptions that "crabbing isn't what it used to be". Eleven students from the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) formed a "Crabbing Responsibly […]

Tigerbeetles (Coleoptera:Cicindelidae) are one of the most popular groups of insects, and have been extensively studied with respect to their distributions, ecology, and physiology. More recently, phylogeographic and phylogenomic data have been used to address questions about taxonomically problematic groups and to more rigorously evaluate species delineations. Presenter Daniel Duran, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Naturalist […]

The Mullica Valley estuary and its watershed, formed over the last 10,000 years, are among the cleanest estuaries along the east coast of the United States. This 365,000-acre ecosystem benefits from a combination of protected watershed, low human population density, and general lack of extensive development. Join marine scientist Kenneth Able for detailed insight into […]

The spotted lanternfly has found its way into New Jersey, raising concerns about damages wrought by the invasive insect. Presenter Steven Rettke of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension will discuss the spotted lanterfly’s life cycle, including the egg, nymph and adult stages. Rettke will also provide information about the insect’s distribution and spread throughout the northeastern […]