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This certificate program is offered through Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.
The Rutgers Environmental Steward program empowers volunteers with the knowledge and tools to address pressing environmental issues across New Jersey. Through expert-led training and hands-on learning, Stewards discover how to promote sustainable climate solutions and drive meaningful change, both in their personal lives and within their communities.
Thank you to our program partners, and the Atlantic County Utility Authority for their continued support.
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The Rutgers Environmental Stewards Strike Back Against Invasive Species In Helyar Woods
When Anne Norris approached Rutgers Gardens with the idea to form an Invasive Species Strike Team comprised of volunteers and fellow Rutgers Environmental Stewards, her eagerness to make an impact in Helyar Woods was immediately apparent.
Warren County Pollinator Protectors to the Rescue
The group started with eight people and expanded to twenty in the first year. In 2024, three Warren County residents, Michelle St. Andre, Jennifer Correa-Kruegel,…
Transforming Communities: The Landaus’ Journey from Local Action to Statewide Change
John and Susan Landau completed the Rutgers Environmental Stewards (RES) program in 2021. Their capstone project focused on restoring Foote’s Pond Wood, a 24-acre public…
Stories of Impact: How Environmental Stewards Are Making a Difference
Discover how the Rutgers Environmental Stewards program is transforming lives and communities across New Jersey. In this tribute video, program participants share their personal experiences,…
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Invasive Species Spotlight: Dame’s Rocket
Is the “Invasive Species Spotlight” useful to you? Let us know how. Hesperis matronalis Basal rosette Emerging flowers In full bloom Photos: T. Maguire Dame’s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis)…
How’s the Weather in the Garden State?
Exploring Current Weather and Drought Conditions Data Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Link to PDF: salem.njaes.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Earth-Day-Every-Day-April-2026.pdf State and federal websites are available to assess recent…
Rutgers Earth Day Every Day Webinars – Eat Your Way to a Healthy Environment – Spring 2026
PDF of Flyer: https://salem.njaes.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Spring2026E2D2Flyer.pdf Registration site: https://go.rutgers.edu/foodforthought Thank you for your interest in the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Earth Day Every Day Webinar Series. Review the…
What’s New in 2026: A Guide to New Jersey’s Latest Environmental Laws
By: Patricia Maguire (Program Coordinator, Rutgers Environmental Steward Program) and Michele Bakacs (County Agent, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex and Union Counties) In January, 2026 New Jersey passed…