True Blue
People comment to me about seeing bluebirds as they pursue their outdoor activities. This is no fluke; Citizens United Maurice River, Atlantic Audubon Society, and the NJ Bluebird Society (NJBBS)
The Great Outdoors
Funnel of Fun
If you have been reading our column you know we’ve been travelling the Bayshore Heritage Byway and checking out places to visit along the route as we prepare our All-American
Ye Greate Street
As you may recall from last week’s article, I’ve been travelling to the Bayshore Heritage Byway to do some exploring and to help prepare an All-American Road application. In these
Historic Gems
Last year one of our articles introduced readers to the 142-mile NJ Bayshore Heritage Byway, along with all its spurs. This is one of eight such routes in the state,
Spring Prizes
One of my co-workers and I went on a social distancing hike to try to create a virtual experience for CU members. Our plan was to walk Millville’s Bicycle and
You Can’t Cancel Spring
Last year I wrote about the first arrivals of ospreys (fish hawks) and the history of recovery. This year I thought it would be better to focus on the local
Sweet Memories
This past week I was reminded by the flowering of the red maples (Acer rubrum) of one of the more interesting exploits that “we” tried, over two decades ago. While
Red Maple Facts
Red maples (Acer rubrum) are common in New Jersey. They have a smooth, silvery-gray bark. A quick growing tree, reaching heights of 40 to 70 feet and with a diameter
Ant Amnesty
It was time for our annual termite inspection a few weeks ago. I met the exterminator at the house and thankfully the termites are apparently not dining in, or at
Art Enlightens
For thousands of years, people have celebrated the beauty of the world around them by drawing local landscapes, animals, plants, fish, insects, everything from the earth to minutiae that most
