Cumberland County 4-H will offer a marine science summer enrichment program called SEA-SI: Sea Science Investigations that will enable participants to become active stewards of the Oranokin Creek through exploration of water quality, marine life, boating and crabbing. The enrichment program will be held August 25 to 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Beaver […]
Maria Mattera completes Master Gardener program
Maria Mattera, of the Township Public Works Department, was recognized at the committee meeting on Monday, June 2, for completing the Rutgers Master Gardener’s program at the Cumberland County Cooperative Building, a township official said recently. “Maria had demonstrated an interest in horticulture and was part of our grounds crew, who are responsible for maintaining the various township owned facilities,” said Kimberly Krauss, township clerk.
World Water Monitoring Challenge Field Trip Engages Students in Cumberland County
Cumberland County 4-H and Belleplain State Forest presented a World Water Monitoring Challenge field trip for middle school students from the Landis Intermediate School in Vineland on May 15. Cumberland County 4-H Agent Julie Karavan and Forest Director Lorraine McKay joined forces to immerse students in a natural environment to enjoy the beauty of Belleplain […]
Rutgers breeding for sweet taste of strawberry success
Jersey Fresh strawberries are here and the plump, juicy, and delicious fruit is available now at community farmers markets, local farm markets, and pick-your-own farms throughout the state…Pete Nitzsche, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station agricultural resource management agent, said, “Wholesale production has declined in New Jersey because of competition from large scale producers in Florida and California…” Rutgers NJAES agricultural resource management agents Nitzsche and Bill Hlubik have been running strawberry variety trials for several years on New Jersey farms.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service Celebrates 100 Years
A standing-room-only crowd gathered at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension May 29, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Service…The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 established the Coo…
It Takes a High School: Building a Rain Garden in Hamilton Twp.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension’s Water Resources Program has been working with Hamilton Township in Mercer County to evaluate watershed and stormwater management issues and develop recommendations for improving and protecting water resources in the community. As part of the project, a demonstration rain garden was built at Hamilton High School West to manage stormwater runoff from […]
Rutgers Master Gardeners garden fair a great success
Hundreds of Union County residents and visitors turned out for the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Union County Garden Fair. Proceeds from the annual event help fund Master Gardeners’ horticulture education and service programs, including a veggie “Sharing” garden for local food banks, and gardening programs for youths and adult with disabilities.
Rotary Club enabling gardens to grow
The Robbinsville-Hamilton Sunrise Rotary Club has partnered with other clubs in Rotary International District 7510, Rutgers University, Rutgers NJ Agricultural Experiment Station and Rutgers Cooperative Extension in a unique, hands-on gardening program…
New Brunswick Girl Scout Troop Adopts Children’s Garden at Local Farmer’s Market
Roosevelt School, Junior Girl Scout Troop 82010 and the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market (NBCFM), which is administered by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, are working together to build the Children’s Garden at 178 Jones Ave., New Brunswick. The girls will work on the garden as part of their “Take Action Project” assignment, the last step they […]
Library activities celebrate horses
June is the Month of the Horse at the Monmouth County Library. Each year, the library holds special programs for all ages. This annual observance provides an opportunity to focus on New Jersey’s state animal and the recreational, economic, social and t…
