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Check OUT the King Coming to Delaware River

Welcoming the King to New Jersey … Coastal residents will get a preview of future sea levels when a “king tide” occurs as far inland as Philadelphia and Trenton during high tides on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The tidal Delaware … Continue reading

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Check OUT Palmyra Cove Nature Park’s Oktoberfest

Beer here … There’s no need to travel to Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest! Gentlemen, take out your lederhosen, and ladies, put on your dirndl to participate in Palmyra Cove Nature Park’s Oktoberfest festival on Saturday, October 1 from 1 – … Continue reading

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Mud Run MS Philly adds some SOUL

The fight against Multiple Sclerosis has Soul, too! With the Mud Run MS Philly taking place this upcoming weekend (June 11-12) in Newtown Square, PA, the Philadelphia Soul have shown their support by taking part in the Pre-Mud Run events at … Continue reading

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Help OUT at National Trails Day CleanUp

Title: National Trails Day CleanUp Location: Black Run Reserve Link Description: Volunteer on National Trails Day to clean up the Black Run Preserve … Join the Evesham Township Green Team, the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, local teachers and students, and REI … Continue reading

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The Academy offers free admission for military

The Academy of Natural Sciences is offering free admission all summer for active-duty military personnel and their families. The Academy joins more than 1,300 museums across the country offering the benefit through Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for … Continue reading

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Check OUT REI Bike Maintenance Class Tonight

If your bike is as kind as my two-wheeler and reminds you often to take a rest by getting a flat tire, too, than you should consider attending this event tonight : Title: REI Bike Maintenance Location: Marlton Link out: … Continue reading

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Check OUT Cape May Fishing Exhibit at Harbor Fest

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Cape May Harbor, 2011 Harbor Fest will feature a new exhibit “Cape May Harbor and Commercial Fishing, a Century of Prosperity and Progress” on Saturday, June 18. The multifaceted and interactive exhibit will … Continue reading

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Check OUT Medford Memorial Girls at Penn Relays

The Medford Memorial girls 4×100 relay team claimed third place at the Penn Relays over the weekend in the South Jersey Middle School division. Jenna Maladra, Gianna Pizoli, Arianna Gerber and Rachel Winiarczyk clocked a 54.6 to record the first … Continue reading

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Bass Fishing Heating Up OUT in Delaware Bay

My fishing friend Nick Honachefsky reports striped bass are biting in Delaware Bay around Reed’s Beach where they are hanging out to be caught since the water temperature in the Ocean is still below their choice of 52 degrees. Nick … Continue reading

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Check OUT Vernal Pool Volunteer Training

The South Jersey Land and Water Trust will host its annual Vernal Pool Volunteer Training on Wednesday, April 6, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Upper Deerfield Senior Center in Bridgeton. Vernal pool volunteers are trained to identify amphibian … Continue reading

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Help OUT at Trash Cleanup at Peek Preserve

Volunteers are needed for a March 19th trash cleanup at the Natural Lands Trust’s Peek Preserve in Millville. Start time is at 9am. Bags, gloves, pickers and water are provided care of the Cumberland County Clean Communities Program. Wear rubber … Continue reading

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Check OUT Gardening for Wildlife Workshop Series

Pat Sutton continues her Gardening for Wildlife Workshop Series Saturday, March 12 at NJ Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May with “How to Create a Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden.” Sutton, a working naturalist and backyard habitat champion for the past … Continue reading

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Check OUT Whimsical View of Backyard Plants

The Environmental Art Program at The Schuylkill Center presents The Natural History of My Backyard: Mixed Media Works on Paper by MF Cardamone. An opening reception is  Saturday March 19  from 4 – 6 pm. Following her successful exhibit at … Continue reading

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Check OUT Medford’s Workshop on Solar Power

The Medford Environmental Commission is presenting “The Solar Town,” a free workshop for area residents and business owners to learn about the opportunities with solar power. The program will feature experts in solar energy and installation who will provide insight … Continue reading

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Check OUT A Putt-to-Learn Adventure

Save an endangered animal, navigate a polluted waterway, follow the path of a migrating hawk—all while having fun playing miniature golf in the Academy of Natural Sciences’ new exhibit Fore! The Planet: A Putt-to-Learn Adventure, opening May 21. Created by … Continue reading

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Check OUT Family Hike at Palmyra Cove

Enjoy an outdoor adventure exploring a wide array of plants and animals by participating in a Family Nature Hike on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Palmyra Cove Nature Park’s 250-acre preserve. Led by naturalist Kristina … Continue reading

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Check OUT Free Water Quality Workshops in S. J.

Do you go freshwater fishing? Do you go to lakes and parks for recreation and swimming? Do you go canoeing? Do you enjoy nature? Are you concerned about the quality of your local streams, lakes, wetlands, and your drinking water? … Continue reading

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Check OUT Fresh Air Fund NYC Half-Marathon

You can be part of one of the world’s best road races by joining The Fresh Air Fund-Racers on March 20. The scenic 13.1-mile course takes you through historic Central Park, action-packed Times Square and ends with breathtaking finish-line views … Continue reading

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Heritage Corridor Seeks Vols for Trail Users

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) is developing a volunteer Trail Patrol to provide a variety of services along completed portions of the D&L Trail in Luzerne, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties in PA. D&L Trail Patrol … Continue reading

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Cape May to Host Summit on Delaware Estuary

Urban runoff, wind power, and the value of clean waterways are just a few of the topics attendees will discuss during the Delaware Estuary Science and Environmental Summit on January 30 to February 2 in Cape May, New Jersey. A … Continue reading

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Check OUT 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney at JCC

The 6th Annual Eric and Andy Sussman 3 on 3 Basketball tournament is on March 12 & 13th at the Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill. There will be a high school division tournament on March 12 and an open … Continue reading

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Check OUT a Famous OUTdoor Speech 50 years Ago

Only 50 years ago today was the historic John F. Kennedy inaugural address on Jan. 20, 1961 when he famously said “asked not what your country can do for you, asked what you can do for your country” …

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Birdwatching for Beginners at Pal Cove Park

Beginner bird watchers and enthusiasts are invited to participate in ‘Beginning Birding for Adults’ every third Saturday of the month at Palmyra Cove Nature Park. Naturalist Kristina Merola teaches participants how to spot the different species of birds while exploring … Continue reading

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Winter Fishing Warming up OUT in Atlantic

Just because many of the South Jersey lakes are frozen doesn’t mean you have to hoist a drill to go ice fishing. My fishing friend NICK HONACHEFSKY reports plenty of action out on the Atlantic Ocean. Nick writes this “is … Continue reading

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Check OUT Rain Garden Workshop for Landscapers

The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority along with the Camden County Soil Conservation District, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Camden County are offering a two-day training workshop for landscape professionals looking to expand … Continue reading

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Check OUT Scola of Haddon Heights at Harrahs

You can see former St. Rose of Lima basketball player and former Haddon Heights resident Domenico Scola on stage tonight in Atlantic City. Scola is the lead singer for CrazyFish (formerly known as The Stoners) and he will be performing at … Continue reading

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Quaker City Wheelmen foster Pedal Futures

By Don McManamy Josh Case, bike in tow, steps from his home onto the street. Shaking off the chilly fall morning air, he pedals to his destination, knowing it will only get colder as offseason training progresses. It’s just one … Continue reading

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Check OUT Saddler’s Woods Exhibit

Saddler’s Woods Conservation Association (SWCA) will exhibit artifacts found in Saddler’s Woods at the William G. Rohrer Memorial branch of the Camden County Library at 15 MacArthur Blvd. in Haddon Township. The display, which will run throughout January, includes a variety of historical and natural items that were unearthed during SWCA’s restoration activities in the [...]

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Check OUT … Into The Inside of Ireland

I visited the city of Beleek in Northern Ireland today. This fort across the River Erhn was the stronghold of the Irish Republic in their battle with their northern brothers. The civil war in 1922 heightened the troubles between northern Ireland and their brothers to the south. From this fort on the high ground above [...]

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