The Watershed Institute’s fifth annual 10K/5K solstice run on Sunday, June 20, was a success as more than 200 in-person racers completed the course on the Watershed Reserve, while another…
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The Watershed Institute announced recently that it has received a $10 million bequest – by far the largest individual gift in its 72-year history – from Mrs. Betty Wold Johnson,…
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For the second straight summer, Rosedale Lake in Mercer County has been hit by harmful algal blooms (HABs) caused by the excessive growth of small organisms that produce toxins in…
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The Watershed Institute’s 4th Annual 10K/5K Trail Run & Festival was a muddy success with more than 200 racers braving the morning rain and humidity to run the course on the…
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The Watershed Institute is hosting its 13th Annual Stream Cleanup on April 13, in 13 locations, ranging from Princeton to Cranbury, from 9am to 11am. Volunteers can come individually or…
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During these brisk winter days, curling up with a seed catalog is a gardener’s delight. This Sunday, two experts will discuss the benefits of native plants for biodiversity and clean water…
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A tiny Northern Saw-whet Owl sprung off of Naturalist Tyler Christensen’s hand and vanished into the darkness, silently slicing through the night air. Their stealthy flight allows these nocturnal owls to…
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After more than a year planning, the connector trail from the Lawrenceville Hopewell Trail (“LHT”) to the main entrance of The Watershed Institute opened on October 6, for the enjoyment…
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Sixth graders from Timberlane Middle School recently visited The Watershed Institute for day-long science explorations that involved creative thinking and problem solving using science practices from the Next Generation Science…
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From figuring out how to reduce the amount of stormwater pouring off a home, to engineering a fix for erosion, The Watershed Institute has developed a toolkit of class materials that align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).