Visit your local Tractor Supply in October and purchase a paper clover to help New Jersey 4-H members participate in 4-H leadership and camp programs. National 4-H Council announced the launch of the Fall 2020 4-H Paper Clover Campaign in partnership with Tractor Supply Company (TSC). This event marks the tenth year of collaboration between […]
Home Landscape: Delight or Disaster, a 3-Part Design Series Offered in October
Ever wonder why some landscapes look so lovely and inviting, drawing you in to stay for a moment, while others illicit just the opposite feelings? Design is the answer. The elements of a well-designed space reveal themselves when we enter the space and feel them present, but how to develop and arrange those elements remains […]
National 4-H Week To Be Observed October 4-10
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health…Pledging To The Value Of 4-H Every year, National 4-H Week sees millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni come together to showcase the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week scheduled for October 4-10, Opportunity4All, is a campaign that was created […]
Bacteria Can Defuse Dangerous Chemical In Passaic River
Rutgers study suggests pollutant’s toxicity could be decreased Bacteria that can help defuse highly toxic dioxin in sediments in the Passaic River – a Superfund hazardous waste site – could eventually aid cleanup efforts at other dioxin-contaminated sites around the world, according to Rutgers scientists. Their research, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, needs further […]
Rutgers Partners with Move It Monday to Get NJ Residents Walking in October and Beyond
Goal is to get New Jersey residents off their couches and walk a “Monday Mile” “Walktober” is a great opportunity to promote all the benefits of walking. When people realize walking is fun and easy to do, they can keep the momentum going throughout the year by starting a “Monday Mile” in their community. Why […]
A Community that Cares: SEBS International Students Receive Care Packages and Support
By the end of March 2020, the response to the COVID-19 global pandemic culminated in over 100 countries worldwide instituting full or partial lockdowns, affecting billions of people. As students, parents, employees, businesses and others scrambled to adjust to new restrictions, the range of the impact on different groups became apparent. Representative of this were […]
Morris County Hosts 4-H Camp, in Minecraft, During National 4-H Week
Experience L.G. Cook 4-H Camp Live Via Minecraft The Morris County 4-H Minecraft Club members are building again! After the success of the Morris County 4-H Minecraft Fair, the members decided to do something special for National 4-H Week in October. Club members spent the rest of their summer break recreating the beloved L.G. Cook […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Serving Residents in Communities Where They Live
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we take the time to recognize and celebrate New Jersey communities that share a common language. The educational programs and activities that Rutgers provides to support health and well-being requires also the recognition of the rich diversity of New Jersey residents. Richard Alomar, director of the Office of Urban Extension and […]
4-H Igniting Your Leadership Potential
Igniting Your Leadership Potential – Certificate in Leadership Development The Certificate in Leadership Development is a series of Leadership Development courses taught online. Courses are designed for youth in grades 8-13 and offer an opportunity for them to learn about leadership, gain knowledge, sharpen their leadership skills, and prepare to lead. Youth will earn digital […]
Rutgers-led Research Further Enhances Shellfish Aquaculture in New Jersey
Shellfish aquaculture is one of the most important aquaculture industries in the U.S. and around the world. Among the most environmentally friendly food production systems on earth, shellfish farming boosts both socioeconomic and ecological benefits. New Jersey’s farm-raised shellfish are highly sought after, appreciated for their high quality and unique flavor. Currently, there are about […]
