Sal MangiaficoRutgers Cooperative Extension of Salem and Cumberland Counties Read this article in a PDF format: https://salem.njaes.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Earth-Day-Every-Day-October-2026.pdf Understanding the characteristics of the soil in your home landscape is helpful in gardening and landscaping activities, as well as understanding how your property interacts with your watershed. This newsletter article will provide approaches for assessing soil properties […]
Zoo Jersey: Animals in the Garden State Discover the fascinating animals that call New Jersey home! This fall we highlight unique species, their ecological importance, and the environmental issues that impact their survival. You’ll gain a deeper appreciation for local wildlife while learning practical ways to support their management efforts. Join us in exploring the […]
By Michele Bakacs (mbakacs@rutgers.edu)Rutgers Cooperative Extension – Middlesex and Union Counties Read this article as a PDF: salem.njaes.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Earth-Day-Every-Day-September-2026.pdf Every time you identify a plant with your smartphone, you could be helping scientists track invasive species across New Jersey.Using the free iNaturalist app, anyone can contribute observations that help researchers, conservation professionals, and state agencies monitor […]
Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a deciduous, multi-stemmed ornamental shrub that has escaped cultivation to become a severe threat to forest ecosystems. Promoted in the late 1800s as a hardy, disease-resistant alternative to European barberry, it grew rapidly in popularity in the nursery trade due to its easy maintenance, adaptability, and high resistance to deer browsing.
By Paige Radcliffe (pradcliffe@oceancountynj.gov), Douglas Zemeckis (zemeckis@njaes.rutgers.edu), and Steve Yergeau ( yergeau@njaes.rutgers.edu)Rutgers Cooperative Extension – Ocean County Link to PDF: https://salem.njaes.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Earth-Day-Every-Day-August-2026.pdf The month of August at the Jersey Shore is the season’s last great exhale, a fleeting stretch of sun-soaked days that seem to linger just a little longer. As we embrace the warmth before […]
Douglas Zemeckis, County Agent II, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean, Atlantic, and Monmouth Counties (zemeckis@njaes.rutgers.edu | 732-349-1152) Link to PDF version of this article: salem.njaes.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Earth-Day-Every-Day-July-2026.pdf Going out recreational fishing is an excellent way to connect with our marine ecosystems here in New Jersey, while providing opportunities not only for enjoyment but also to harvest some […]
Invasive knotweed can reproduce underground through horizontal roots and adapt to a wide range of habitats, making it among the most difficult invasive plants to eradicate.
Amy Rowe, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Pdf version: salem.njaes.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Earth-Day-Every-Day-June-2026.pdf Last month, members of the Earth Day Every Day team, attended the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professional’s (ANREP) Biannual Conference. This is one of our favorite conferences as we get to learn about natural resources programs and research conducted by our Extension colleagues from across the […]
Is the “Invasive Species Spotlight” useful to you? Let us know how. Hesperis matronalis Dame’s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) is a 2-3 foot tall flowering biennial often found along moist roadsides and wooded areas. Its erect, multi-stemmed structure and purple/pink flowers resemble native eastern blue phlox (Phlox divaricata) and therefore often misidentified as native. Dame’s rocket was introduced to the US in the 1600’s as a garden plant; however, its success invading the wild is largely due to its popularity in commercial […]
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 trends in temperature, precipitation, and drought status for New Jersey. In particular, data describing recent weather can be compared with 30-year normal values to contrast recent weather with the more […]
