New Jersey Audubon is one of the oldest and largest conservation organizations in New Jersey. We help to protect wildlife and habitat throughout New Jersey’s Forests and Farms, Coasts and Wetlands and Cities and Towns
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2020
June
Conservationists: COVID-19 could impact NJ’s horseshoe crab population – News 12
The Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation Gifts One Million Dollars – TapInto
COVID vaccine development a new threat to horseshoe crabs – Press of AC
Environment and Business Groups Call for Sustainable Recovery Agenda to Create Green Jobs, Healthier Communities – InsiderNJ
Photos of rare warbler taken in Sparta WMA – NJ Herald
Six Ways to Celebrate the River of the Year, Right Now! – NWF
May
Birding’s Biggest Day Adapts to the Pandemic – NJSpotlight
New Jersey’s wildlife organizations ramp up programming as New Jerseyans reconnect with nature – CivicStory
2020 World Series of Birding a Rare ‘Tweet’ – The Sandpaper
Maine bird expert braves polar vortex to compete in World Series of Birding – Bangor Daily News
Here’s How to (Safely) Bird-Watch During Lockdown – SmithsonianMag
The World Series of Birding Adapts to Coronavirus – NJ1010.5
2019
October
New Jersey’s State Bird May Be Moving To Canada Due To Climate Change, Experts Warn – CBS New York
New Jersey may lose its state bird to climate change, environmental report says – NorthJersey.com
Call to Action: Bird Populations Need Our Help to Stem Losses – The Sandpaper
Young researchers help with monarch migration, before taking their own course – Press of Atlantic City
Monarch Monitoring Project 2019 – The Press of Atlantic City
5 Bird-Watching Festivals You Can Go to This Fall – Outside Magazine
Come and See the Wild Things at Cape May Convention Hall Oct. 18-20 – Do The Shore
LEGISLATORS TAG MONARCH BUTTERFLIES IN CAPE MAY – New Jersey Assembly Democrats
Follow the herd – Washington Post
OPINION: MASSIVE BIRD LOSSES SHOULD BE ‘A RALLYING CALL TO ACTION’ – NJ Environment News
September
Regional Roundup – Monarch Migration – WHYY
Small yet mighty bog turtle – State of New Jersey
Lambertville receives National Wildlife Federation recognition – NJ.com
August
BOG TURTLE PROGRAM SEEKS TO REBUILD FRAGILE POPULATION OF STATE REPTILE – NJ Spotlight
NJ HAS AN OFFICIAL REPTILE — AND IT NEEDS HELP FINDING PLACES TO LIVE – New Jersey 101.5
N.J. and state Audubon chapter partner to protect the bog turtle – NJ.com
By building the nation’s largest project, N.J. shows it knows how to do wind power right – NJ.com
Flying Assassins Are Called In to Combat Aggressive Gulls – NYTimes
July
OP-ED: TAKE ACTION FOR THE DELAWARE DURING PLASTIC-FREE JULY – NJ Spotlight
June
The Shorebirds of Delaware Bay Are Going Hungry – New York Times
Radio Times – WHYY
Human Intervention Spurs Recovery – Cape May County Herald
Protection of Horseshoe Crabs is Vital – Cape May County Herald
OP-ED: KEEP STATE PARKS OPEN IN GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS — LIKE CASINOS – NJ Spotlight
NJ Needs to encourage, protect private habit for wildlife – Press of Atlantic City
New Jersey Makes History with Largest Offshore Wind Power Project Commitment – National Wildlife Federation
NJ ended its horseshoe crab harvest. Should other states do the same? – Press of Atlantic City
May
130 species, 187 miles and lots of energy drinks: Inside the World Series of Birding – The Guardian
Protecting the endangered: PSE&G crews search for the golden-winged warbler – News12
Barnegat’s ‘Captain Alex’ Majewski Wins World Series of Birding Trophy – The Sandpiper
‘World Series of Birding’ is happening this weekend in N.J. How would you do? Take our quiz. – NJ.com
Rats of the sky? That’s not how seagull enthusiasts see their favorite birds – Press of Atlantic City
Ready for the best birding weekend of the year? – NorthJersey.com
Paterson Public Schools Launch Family STEAM Nights – TapInto Paterson
April
Scenic Bird Watching Destinations Ranked – AARP Travel Center
Birds of North America: Yellow-billed Cuckoos & The Internet Of Wildlife – Topic
Birds of North America: Peregrine Falcons at Cape May Fest – Topic
March
February
Geocaching: Get outside for a tech treasure hunt | Byers – NorthJersey.com
Mysterious owls and young bird watchers – Zeiss Blog
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary – Trail of the Week – NY/NJ Trail Conference
Healing Patients on the Farm – USDA.gov
January
Environmentalists Applaud Governors Chief of Staff Pick, George Helmy – NJLCV
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy nominates two environmentalists to Pinelands Commission – The Inquirer
Governor nominates two conservationists to Pinelands Commission – NJ Spotlight
Gov. Phil Murphy nominates 2 new Pinelands commissioners – Press of AC
Gov. Phil Murphy makes first nominations to NJ Pinelands Commission – Burlington County Times
NJ Coastal Heritage Trail eligible for federal funding for first time since 2011 – Press of AC
Op-ed: New Jersey needs to develop wind energy projects far offshore – NJ Spotlight
2018
December
Scramble for funds as more money allotted to preserve open space, farmland in NJ – NJ Spotlight
Map shows how shore residents think about global warming – Press of AC
State rejects wind project off Atlantic City’s coast – Press of AC
New Jersey regulators hand third rejection to Atlantic City offshore wind pilot – Utility Dive
State rejects Atlantic city offshore-wind project for third time — too pricey – NJSpotlight
State rejects Atlantic city offshore-wind project for third time…too pricey WHYY
Audubon: we support offshore wind, but nautilus project doesn’t meet environmental, economic standards – NJ Environment News
Here’s how to join bird watchers that will flock to Weequahic Park next month – TAPinto Newark
November
Earth’s wildlife is disappearing, report shows. It’s happening in N.J. as well – NJ.com
Senator Weinberg’s 2018 Women’s Power List – InsideNJ
Organizations Unite Across State Lines for Day of Action that Urges Governors to Prioritize the Delaware River Basin – South Jersey Observer
A.C. Expressway is now where the wild things are | Opinion – NJ.com
October
Wildlife declined by 60 percent in 40 years – Philadelphia Inquirer
Bird Calls Radio Podcast at Cape May Fall Festival – Bird Calls Radio
New Jersey is a great place to take in some FREE or low-cost family activities – Jersey Family Fun
Fall Festival Captivates Birders – Cape May Herald
Birds on Posts or Birding in North Dakota – 10,000 Birds
Is This Really Jersey City? – Hudson Reporter
September
Governor Murphy Authorizes Prescribed Burns to Improve NJ Forests-TAPInto Red Bank
New Jersey Audubon to Hold Annual Hawkwatch Event on Saturday, September 15-TAPinto
Sixth Annual Forum to Focus Conservation of the Delaware River-Cape May County Herald
New Jersey Audubon Celebrates Board of Public Utilities’ 1100 MW Solicitation of Offshore Wind-TAPInto New Brunswick, Camden
Patiently working together yields better N.J. prescribed burn rules-Press of Atlantic City
NJ Audubon Lauds BPU Solicitation of Offshore Wind-Cape May County Herald
OP-ED: PALLONE NEEDS TO HELP REFORM RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD-NJ Spotlight
Highland Regional High School Honored Among 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools-TAPInto Camden
North Jersey Farmers Voice Opinions on Conservation and Water Quality-NJ Insider
LAWMAKERS PLAN TO BAN PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS, STRAWS, FOOD CONTAINERS-NJ Spotlight
Wide range of groups gather to talk about protecting Delaware Watershed-Press of AC
New Jersey Audubon’s 72nd Annual Cape May Fall Festival Offers Many Experiences for Bird and Nature Lovers-Benzinga.com
North Jersey Farmers Voice Opinions on Conservation and Water Quality – Cape May Vibe
Is this really Jersey City? Honeywell and Audubon team up for educational program-Hudson Reporter
August
Dale Rosselet-Bird Calls Radio
Fifth-Annual ‘Catch of Cape May’ supports New Jersey Audubon-Press of AC
Plastic bags will soon be joining the dodo bird — history | Quigley-NJ.com
Verizon Gives Back to the Community – Verizon
Phil Murphy to veto bill imposing 5-cent fee on plastic grocery bags. Is a ban next?-North Jersey.com
Gov. vetoes bag fee bill, opening way for ban on single-use plastics-Press of AC
Governor Murphy Authorizes Prescribed Burns to Improve NJ Forests- https://www.tapinto.net/articles/governor-murphy-authorizes-prescribed-burns-to-improve-nj-forests
New law means expanded use of prescribed burns-Press of AC
Wattles Stewardship Center – Skylands
North Jersey highways in bloom: Roadside assistance to pollinators-North Jersey.com
July
YOUR TURN: NJ lawmakers must keep beaches, parks open-Courier Post
Is 5-cent fee for plastic bags headed for the trash? N.J. environmentalists hope so-NJ.com
New Jersey environmentalists say plastic bag fee not enough-Waste Dive
NJ bag fee bill: Close loopholes: Mooij-Asbury Park Press
Single-use shopping bags could soon cost you in Jersey-NJTV
The Bird Watcher: Birders share their top shore spots-North Jersey.com
$5M in federal funding will help restore Delaware River Basin-NJTV
Coalition of Organizations Stand up for New Jersey’s Waterways-Insider NJ
4-H Teen Leaders Discover the Leader in Them at the Nature Center of Cape May-Cape May Herald
Go birding-Courier Post
Coalition of Organizations Stand up for New Jersey’s Waterways-TAPinto Stafford/LBI
Jersey Shore piping plovers depend on multiple protections, says Eric Stiles-Press of AC
June
Restoration of the Delaware River Watershed is making a splash-Westfield Free Press Courier
Students Present Robots, Gardens and Other Sustainability Projects at Education Forum-TAPInto Net & Newark
Inside Birding’s Most Dramatic 24 Hours-National Audubon Magazine
Milltown Schools Earn Green Flag for Commitment to Environment-TAPInto Milltown/Spotswood
Before another shutdown, let’s not repeat Beachgate: Keep our parks open this summer-NJ.com
There’s a Hidden Gem for All to Enjoy in Plainsboro-TAPInto.net & New Brunswick
Plainsboro Preserve a Hidden Gem-My Central Jersey
One Step Back, Two Steps Forward-Skylands Magazine
Creating the Next Generation of Conservationists-Steve Adubato on the Air
May
The Bird Watcher: Watching season reaches its peak in May-NJ.com
Trail and footbridge to connect Bernardsville students to nature-My Central Jersey
Wild quail, nearly vanished in NJ, mount fragile comeback-Philly.com
Do You Femelschlag? Bird-Watchers Sure Do-TAPinto Verona/Cedar Grove
World Series of Birding a not-to-miss event, naturalist says-The Harrison Inn
New Jersey Audubon Asks Do You Femelschlag-My Central Jersey
New Jersey Audubon connects residents with nature-PBS Channel 13
New Jersey Audubon connects residents with nature-NJTV News
New natural trail opens in Bernardsville-The Bernardsville News
The Last Days of the Blue-Blood Harvest-The Atlantic
GRAB YOUR BINOCULARS: 35TH ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF BIRDING RETURNS TO NJ MAY 12-NJ NEXT
Redheads make better birders-Cornell News
NJ Audubon’s World Series of Birding coming May 12-My Central Jersey
Turning the Tide for Horseshoe Crabs: New Hope for an Ancient Species-TAPInto Newark, Montclair
World Series of Birding- Newsinc
Competitors flock to South Jersey for World Series of Birding-Press of AC
Alternative to horseshoe crab blood for medical testing may save species-Press of AC
New Substance Can Nix Need For Horseshoe Crab Blood-Cape May County Herald
It took 22 years for one team to win World Series of Birding-Press of AC
New hope for American horseshoe crabs-My Central Jersey
Cape May Spring Festival Brings Together the Best of Birding-The Outdoor Wire
Episode 1 – The World Series of Birding-Birdies Podcast
Milltown’s Parkview School’s Green Club Makes A Difference-TAPInto Milltown/Spotswood
Don’t allow marina at LSP’s south shore; Honored to be principal-NJ.com
10 of New Jersey’s toughest environmental risks-Press of AC
Restoration of the Delaware River Watershed-The River Report
April
New Jersey Audubon to celebrate 35 years of the ‘World Series of Birding’-My Central Jersey
New Jersey Audubon to Celebrate 35 Years of the “World Series of Birding”-TAPInto Piscataway, Nutley, Bloomfield and Newark
New Jersey Audubon’s Healthy Land and Waters Grants Fund Conservation Practices on Farmland-TapInto Morristown
High-Tech Gadgetry Fuels the 35th Anniversary of the World Series of Birding-TAPInto Newark and New Brunswick
World Series of Birding marks 35 years … and counting-Ocean City Sentinel & Cape May Star & Wave
Another cleanup at Petty’s Island readies a natural gem for New Jersey ownership-Philly.com
Identifying, Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants Program To Be Held April 28-Cape May County Herald
New Jersey Audubon to hold annual sport optics sale-Press of Atlantic City
CMBO Annual Optics Sale in Cape May Point-Eventful
NJ groups join 4-state effort for clean water in Delaware River-The Township Journal and The Sparta Independent
High-Tech Gadgetry Fuels 35th Anniversary of the World Series of Birding-The Birding Wire
Birders use high-tech gadgetry for edge in WSB-Ocean City Sentinel & Cape May Star & Wave
Fine Arts: Wild New Jersey-NJ.com
Repopulating New Jersey Native Plants-Seton Hall University
Raptors, birds of prey in focus in Montville Township-New Jersey Hills
Trailside’s Wild Earth Fest Will Be Held April 29-Westfield Patch
New Jersey Audubon to celebrate 35 years of the ‘World Series of Birding’-Hudson Report
High-tech gadgetry fuels 35th anniversary of World Series of Birding-My Central Jersey
Six Students to Compete in New Jersey Audubon’s World Series of Birding in May-St. Vincent College
Teen birders soar at World Series of Birding-Bay Time and Record Observer
World Series Competition is for the Birds-TAPInto Somerville
This unique restoration project has been successful. Will the state expand it?-NJ.com
Firebirds once again blazing across skies they had left long ago-The Star Ledger – Paper
NJ Audubon: World Series of Birding-TAPInto Berkeley Heights, Mountainside and New Providence
Earth Day with the Bergen County Audubon Society-North Jersey.com
Do You Femelschlag? Bird-Watchers Sure Do-TAPInto New Brunswick
BCR 123: David LaPuma, Director of CBBO-Bird Calls Radio
Oldest known NJ breeding osprey returns to Delaware bayshore nest-Press of AC
World Series Competition is For the Birds-TAPInto Basking Ridge
Environmental groups vary in grading Gov. Murphy’s first 100 days-Press of AC
Preserve Caven Point’s natural state, wildlife refuge | Feedback-Jersey Journal (NJ.com)
Cape May monarch butterflies found in Mexican refuges: Environment briefs-Press of AC
NJ Audubon Marks 35 Years of the “World Series of Birding” May 12-TAPInto of Passaic Valley
World Series of Birding a not-to-miss event, naturalist says-My Central Jersey
Basking Ridge naturalist now leads youth team in ‘World Series of Birding’-New Jersey Hills/The Bernardsville News
March
New Jersey’s ‘Flyest’ Couple Begins Parental Journey- SNJ Today
A. William Trucksess, 87, built Philadelphia Sign Co. into a national enterprise- Philly.com
New Jersey Audubon and PSE&G team up for live eagle cam- NJ Herald
Monarch butterfly numbers decline again in Mexican wintering ground- Press of AC
MILLS RESERVATION WAS HOME TO WWII SEARCHLIGHT PLATFORM, SITE OF CATHEDRAL- Montclair Local
NJ AUDUBON: LET’S FIX THE FEDERAL ETHANOL MANDATE-NJ Environmental News
Congress Passes $5 Million for Delaware River Basin Restoration Program-TAPInto Newark
Federal budget includes $5 million for Delaware River clean up-State Impact
DEP Control Ensures Protection for New Jersey’s Vulnerable Birds-TAPInto Newark, New Brunswick
NJ Audubon: Congress Passes $5 Million for Delaware River Basin Restoration Program in FY2018 Omnibus Spending Bill-Insider NJ
Congress Passes $5 Million for Delaware River Basin Restoration Program-TAPInto New Brunswick
OFFSHORE WIND FARM GETS CLOSER TO CRANKING OUT MEGAWATTS-NJ Spotlight
Congress Passes $5 Million for Delaware River Basin Restoration Program in FY2018 Omnibus Spending Bill-South Jersey Observer
Young Red-Tailed Hawk Spotted in Somerville Hunting Prey-My Central Jersey.com
Bald Eagles Nesting in Salem Expecting to Hatch Soon-SNJ Today
World Series of Birding-The Jersey Cape
February
New Jersey Audubon and PSE&G Team Up to Stream Live Eagle Cam-Business Wire
Cheer on the Eagles! No, Not Those — Watch the Bald Ones Nesting in PSE&G Tower in New Jersey – NBCNewYork
Watch live: South Jersey eagles build nest as Superbowl looms –Courier Post
Not into football? Then these may be the eagles for you to watch.-NJ.com
Bald eagles soar over Cumberland County-The Daily Journal
Super Bowl isn’t the only way to watch the Eagles live- Eyewitness News 7 (television)
NJ Audubon, PSE&G team up for live bald eagle cam-News12NJ
Eagles (the feathered kid) land in NJ, and you can watch –101.5
Eagle-Cam Gives Bird’s-Eye View to Nesting Pair-SNJ Today (South Jersey News)
New Jersey Audubon of Bernardsville, PSE&G team to offer live ‘Eagle Cam’– New Jersey Hills
New Jersey Audubon and PSE&G Team Up to Stream Live Eagle Cam- Electric Energy Online
The World Series of Birding turns 35 in 2018-Bird Watching Daily.com
Eagle fans enjoy the sights at this N.J. lake (PHOTOS)-NJ.com
OP-ED: PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, LOCAL FARMERS CAN PROTECT DELAWARE RIVER-NJ Spotlight & The Inquirer/Philly.com (same article)
Largest parcel in private hands on Cape May Peninsula preserved-Press of AC
Stabile: Go eagles! The state’s bald eagles, that is-Daily Record
WATCH LIVE: NJ Audubon Eagle Cam in South Jersey-My Central Jersey.com
Meet NJ’s Lovebirds On Eagle Cam-Baristanet
Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed Expresses Concern Over Lack of Delaware River Investments in President’s 2019 Budget Proposal-InsiderNJ
New Jersey Audubon & PSE&G Streaming Live Eagle Cam-The Birding Wire
Scope Out NJ Audubon’s 23rd Annual Sale on Sport Optics-The Birding Wire
Pikes Pick: Get up close and personal with eagles via high-definition online camera-The Gazette (Colorado)
Oyster farms, wildlife look to co-exist-The Gazette of Middletown (Shore News Today)
Zeiss to Continue Sponsorship of New Jersey Audubon’s Young Birder’s Program-The Birding Wire
January
Jersey City sues to stop Liberty State Park marina plan-NJ.com
Our view: A little effort by NJ could be a big help for monarch butterflies-Press of AC
Bird-Friendly Bill Introduced in Senate- USGNN
Middle Township snow sculptor to be featured on Travel Channel- Press of AC
New Jersey Audubon puts natural twist on yoga- My Central Jersey.com
Bills to help monarchs signed by governor, solar subsidy bill passed Legislature- Press of AC
Petty’s Island’s return to the wild- Philly Curbed.com
The World’s Bird Observatories Flock Together- Rare Bird Alert
Survival of fittest on display in severe cold- Press of AC
Gov. Murphy Plays to NJ Environmentalists from Day One – NJ Spotlight
LoBiondo Continues to Stand as an Environment Champion to Cape May- Cape May Herald
How New Jersey’s wildlife is surviving the frigid weather- NJ 101.5
Monarch butterfly migration was off this year and researchers are worried- Washington Post
Jersey City golf course seeks to expand into Liberty State Park-NJ.com
Late monarch butterfly migration has researchers worried- Sentinel Source.com
Letter to the Editor: Renewable Fuel Standard Threatens New Jersey Wildlife & Worsens Climate Change- TAPInto Brunswick
Murphy restarts big offshore wind plan for New Jersey- Press of AC
Press Releases:
The Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation Gifts One Million Dollars
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife and New Jersey Audubon Partner to Protect the Bog Turtle
New Jersey Audubon Celebrates Nomination for Pinelands Commission
Environmental Groups Applaud BPU Rejection of Nautilus Offshore Wind Project
Residents of Old Farm Village Panther Valley Implement Habitat Beautification Project
South Jersey Transportation Authority Dedicates Themselves to Pollinators
New Jersey Audubon Celebrates Board of Public Utilities’ 1100 MW Solicitation of Offshore Wind
Governor Murphy Supports A1675 Authorizing Certain Prescribed Burns
Governor Murphy Vetoes Bag Bill
Coalition of Organizations Stand up for New Jersey’s Waterways