Archive for December 2025

By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Nothing says “fresh start” like a good walk outside. While the rest of the world is negotiating with their alarm clocks, hundreds of New Jersey hikers will venture into parks and preserves this New Year’s Day to join in “First Day Hikes” around the state. It’s…

By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Across towns and cities, the trees that define our neighborhoods, cool our homes, and help tie our landscapes together are disappearing one construction project and “routine” removal at a time. We need trees, yet every day they’re senselessly removed because they crack sidewalks or stand in…