I led from the back of the pack. Ahead of me, most of the members of the Charleston Running Group were talking and laughing as they skipped over the ice patches on the street and ran toward whatever looked dry-ish and safe. They made it look easy, while I... See more
By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Every winter, New Jersey’s fields, marshes, and reservoirs host a familiar cast of large waterfowl. Resident Canada geese are joined by populations from farther north, along with h... See more
From my laptop I watched and waited for the predictions to come in from Punxsutawney Phil and French Creek Freddie with a little more hope than either deserved. I was hoping for the best — not that I actually believe a particular groundhog in the rustbelt... See more
The State We're In The long and winding road of rock salt By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation In winter weather, maintenance crews diligently work to clear roadways, while residents and businesses tackle walkways and... See more
In winter weather, maintenance crews diligently work to clear roadways, while residents and businesses tackle walkways and parking areas. This usually includes applying a lot of salt. When something is cheap and plentiful, we tend to be careless about how... See more
