Alison Mitchell

2 weeks ago | centraljersey.media | Alison Mitchell

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation FoundationStep outside and listen to the singing birds, admire the blooming flowers, or lean down and take a closer look at buzzing and crawling pollinators. There’s so much to see, hear, and take in – but why is spring such a time of natural abundance? It’s all about reproduction, of course!Many New Jersey creatures take part in remarkable behaviors to attract partners in the spring.

3 weeks ago | centraljersey.media | Alison Mitchell

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation FoundationAh, spring – and not a moment too soon. Gardeners major and minor are collectively dusting off their gardening gloves, pulling out rakes and clippers, and starting to dig! From potted plants on balconies to community gardens and backyard spaces, many of us love to get our hands dirty this time of year. But have you ever stopped to wonder if you’re planting more than a pretty face?

1 month ago | centraljersey.media | Alison Mitchell

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation FoundationFrom wave-surfing skates to iridescent shellfish to singing whales, the Atlantic Ocean is part of what makes New Jersey special. The aquatic wilderness that meets our shoreline is home to a cornucopia of incredible animals and plants. Many of our oceanic neighbors rely on one of New Jersey’s most precious ecosystems to survive: tidal wetlands. These soggy safe havens are nature’s nurseries.

1 month ago | centraljersey.media | Alison Mitchell

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation FoundationBirds are amazing! From the vibrant colors and calls of songbirds to the majestic flight of eagles, these winged creatures have long been a source of wonder and inspiration. Birds evolved from dinosaurs about 150 million years ago, and have survived the great extinction events of the past. But now, many of these remarkable creatures face an uncertain future.

1 month ago | trentonian.com | Alison Mitchell

From wave-surfing skates to iridescent shellfish to singing whales, the Atlantic Ocean is part of what makes New Jersey special. The aquatic wilderness that meets our shoreline is home to a cornucopia of incredible animals and plants. Many of our oceanic neighbors rely on one of New Jersey’s most precious ecosystems to survive: tidal wetlands. These soggy safe havens are nature’s nurseries.