environment

The Department of Environmental Protection today announced the availability of more than $5 million in grants under two new programs designed to enhance stormwater management in New Jersey’s communities, building…

“Institute Woods.” Perhaps a somewhat sterile-sounding name—but don’t be fooled. These woods in Princeton are anything but dull. Officially known as the Institute for Advanced Study Woods, the area was purchased…

The flash of a tiny bird darting through your backyard—iridescent green, a throat like a jewel, wings buzzing like a bee—signals the presence of one of New Jersey’s most beloved…

A once-ordinary lawn in Hopewell Valley is now teeming with life — and has earned national recognition for it. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) recently certified Samantha Bean’s property, “Flutter…

At the dedication of the Eileen M. Heinzel Arboretum on June 7, Hopewell Valley Green Team and Environmental Commission member Joann Held spoke on behalf of those who brought the…

New Jersey baked under temperatures in the 90s on Thursday, with the heat index nearing 100 degrees in parts of the state—including Mercer County, where a Heat Advisory was in…

It’s Pollinator Week! A time to celebrate, bring awareness to, and enjoy the incredible variety of creatures that perform the vital function of pollination—in our meadows, woodlands, farms, and backyards.…

Trail advocates, public officials, and community members gathered Saturday morning to cut the ribbon on a new segment of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT): a raised boardwalk weaving through the…

With electricity bills soaring, New Jersey lawmakers are exploring alternative renewable energy sources — including the untapped potential of ocean wave and tidal power — as part of a broader…

In honor of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, celebrate the joy of the outdoors by exploring one of our many hiking trails. National Trails Day, organized by the American Hiking…