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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November 28th, 2010
Into the Outside into Ireland … and the bank buyout
Into the Outside is checking OUT Ireland this week and after arriving in Dublin early Sunday morning, drove to the northwest corner to the quaint bayside city of Ballyshannon, which is south of Donegal. Snow greeted us in Dublin, which is rare for November and made the cross-country drive quite beautiful but also the narrow [...]
Go to Into the Outside into Ireland … and the bank buyoutNovember 23rd, 2010
Another Ball at Spectrum
The last shot at Spectrum today …
Go to Another Ball at SpectrumNovember 23rd, 2010
Check OUT … The Past Endlessly Dogs Vick
The NFL and dogs. For me, the connection between the NFL and dogs goes back 25 years. After college, I moved into a row home in Camden and bought my first dog. I named him Herschel. No, not after British astronomer William Herschel, who discovered Uranus. I named my Labrador puppy after Herschel Walker, the [...]
Go to Check OUT … The Past Endlessly Dogs VickNovember 4th, 2010
Check OUT Federal Recreational Trails Grants
More than $800,000 in federal recreational trails grants have been allocated to 48 projects in New Jersey this year, and another $1 million may soon be available for 2011 projects. Applications for the next round of federal grants are now being accepted by the DEP for consideration for funding in 2011 to develop, maintain and [...]
Go to Check OUT Federal Recreational Trails GrantsNovember 3rd, 2010
Check OUT Greener Future – Firewire Surfboards
By Don McManamy
The surfing industry is a trend leader in many ways, most notably in fashion. Once seen as an avant-garde niche surf clothing is commonplace in many malls across the country. In the early 90’s surfing’s mainstream migration began. You Baywatch fans may recall bellwether Kelly Slater guest starring as Jimmy Slade [...]
November 2nd, 2010
Check OUT River Run on Nov. 13 in Burlington
Doane Academy will host the 9th annual Burlington River Run on Saturday, Nov. 13.
The 5K USAT&F certified race will take runners and walkers along the bank of the Delaware River and through historic neighborhoods of the City of Burlington.
Funds raised will benefit the YMCA of Burlington County, The Rotary Club of Burlington and the Doane [...]
October 22nd, 2010
Check OUT Tour of Pedricktown Marsh Saturday
Go OUT and join South Jersey Land and Water Trust staff member Michael Hogan for a guided tour of the Pedricktown Marsh in Pedricktown, Salem County, at 3:00 pm on Saturday, Oct. 23.
The Pedricktown Marsh is a large saltwater, tidal marsh located on lower portion of Oldmans Creek.
This expansive area of open wetlands contains stands of [...]
October 21st, 2010
Going OUT and Cleaning UP Tire Dumps in S.J.
Tired of tires, too? Well, the time is here for cleaning up the dumps.
Working closely with its partners at the county level, the Department of Environmental Protection is spearheading the removal of hundreds of thousands of tires from the largest tire dumps remaining in the state – all of them right here in South Jersey.
“At [...]
September 30th, 2010
Come OUT and Race for the Cure Sunday
Please join us at Into The OUTside and run/walk on Sunday at the 17th Annual Central and South Jersey Race for the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure.
The race is expected to draw more than 300 teams and upward of 12,000 racers and 3,000 spectators,
The weather no doubt will be great – rain or shine!
You [...]
September 29th, 2010
Check OUT Bear Safety Tips for Homes
Now, South Jersey isn’t exactly the Bear Maze in Alaska where Timothy Treadwell was mauled, but there are Black Bears in New Jersey.
A majority of New Jersey’s rising black bear population lives in the northwestern portion of the state, but sightings have been reported in all 21 counties, with increased sightings in more urban areas [...]
September 27th, 2010
Check OUT a Real Cool Second Job
About 10 minutes before each home game, Robbie Potts throws a quick batting practice to Jason Werth below the stands at Citizen Bank Park.
Sometimes, the Mount Laurel resident pitches again to Werth after the top of the first inning.
Potts — the Phillies’ home batting practice pitcher — throws to the power-hitting outfielder from [...]
September 22nd, 2010
Check OUT Birdwatching at Palmyra Cove
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 the Cove’s 250-acres of woodlands and tidal wetlands.
This month’s ‘Beginning Birding’ will be held on [...]
September 21st, 2010
Come OUT and Race for the Cure on Oct. 3
I hope you will join me at the 17th Annual Central and South Jersey Race for the Cure on Oct. 3 at Six Flags Great Adventure.
The weather no doubt will be great – rain or shine!
Online registration ends Wednesday, September 22nd at 5pm. The fee to pre-register online is $28 per adult and [...]
September 20th, 2010
Check OUT Oktoberfest at Palmyra Cove
Enjoy Oktoberfest 2010 at Palmyra Cove Nature Park on Saturday, October 2 from 1 – 5 p.m.
Hosted by the Palmyra Cove Environmental Education Foundation, festivities include traditional hearty German food, schlager music and beer samplings.
Attendees who want to enjoy the fresh outdoors are invited to participate in a wildlife observation hike, orienteering and seining.
Tickets for [...]
September 17th, 2010
Check OUT the Philadelphia Shell Show and Festival
Thousands of exotic treasures of the sea will be on display and for sale Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9 and 10, when the Philadelphia Shell Show and Festival washes ashore at the Academy of Natural Sciences, home of the nation’s oldest mollusk collection.
This year the theme is pearls, and visitors can explore the Academy’s rarely [...]
September 17th, 2010
Summer is Not OUT of Here, Just Ask Mosquitos
Although summer is coming to a close, state mosquito experts cautioned on Thursday the mosquito season has not ended and warned that late summer and early fall are the most critical times of the year to be aware of the potential for the dangers of contracting West Nile virus and other viruses from mosquito bites.
Mosquitoes [...]
September 15th, 2010
Check OUT Guided Hike at Parvin Lake Park
Join South Jersey Land and Water Trust staff member Michael Hogan for a special guided tour of Parvin Lake Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, at 3:00 pm.
Parvin Lake State Park covers approximately 1,000 acres in Salem County and includes Parvin Lake, cabins, an interpretive center, campsites, swimming facilities and many miles of hiking trails.
The [...]
September 14th, 2010
Enjoy the OUTdoors on Family Nature Hike
Enjoy an outdoor adventure exploring a wide array of plants and animals by participating in a Family Nature Hike on Saturday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Palmyra Cove Nature Park’s 250-acre preserve.
Led by naturalist Kristina Merola, the seasonal, family-oriented hikes provide attendees with a hands-on, interpretive experience through a variety of [...]
September 14th, 2010
Check OUT Animal Tracking Program Sept. 25
The New Jersey Conservation Foundation will sponsor an all-day animal tracking program on Saturday, Sept. 25, with expert trackers from the internationally-famous Tom Brown Jr. Tracker School.
The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the wilds of the Forked River Mountains of Ocean County.
Participants will be shown how to observe nature [...]
September 13th, 2010
Get OUT and Wild at N.J. Inaugural OUTdoor Expo
Have you always wanted to learn how to fish or hunt, but weren’t sure how to get started.?
How about wanting to backpack on the Appalachian Trail for a long weekend, but were afraid you lacked the skills.
Or perhaps you’re simply looking for some tips on making your family camping trips more enjoyable?
Whatever your goal, slip [...]
September 13th, 2010
Check OUT Pinelands Friendly Yard and Garden Fair
The Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge and the Evesham Township Environmental Commission will hold the third annual “Pinelands Friendly Yard and Garden Fair” from 11 am to 4 pm on Sat. Sept. 25.
The event at the pristine 1.1.-million-acre Pinelands National Reserve in southern New Jersey will show residents how they can take action in their [...]
September 3rd, 2010
Check OUT Bass Fishing League at Chesapeake Bay
The Bass Fishing League is headed to Chesapeake Bay Sept. 11-12 for the Northeast Division’s two-day Super Tournament. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $11,000 and $4,500, respectively.
“This is the time of year when the bass are coming out from underneath mats,” said Castrol pro [...]
September 2nd, 2010
Check OUT Climate Change Speaker McKibben
Renowned environmentalist and author Bill McKibben will be the keynote speaker at a free, public conference on climate change and its social and economic impacts Monday, Sept. 20, at the Academy of Natural Sciences.
McKibben, founder of the international climate campaign 350.org, is the featured speaker for “Global Warming 2010: Creating Jobs and Saving the Planet,” [...]
September 1st, 2010
Check OUT How to Assess Health of Streams
The South Jersey Land and Water Trust will sponsor a free stream assessment workshop on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 am to 1 pm at Auletto’s Catering Hall on Cooper St. in Deptford.
Participants will learn how to assess the health of a stream using the US Department of Agriculture, Stream Visual Assessment Protocol (SVAP).
The workshop [...]
August 27th, 2010
Guided tour of Manumuskin River
Join South Jersey Land and Water Trust staff member Michael Hogan for a special guided tour of The Nature Conservancy’s Manumuskin River Preserve at 11 am on Saturday, Aug. 28 .
The Nature Conservancy’s Manumuskin River Preserve, at over 3500 acres, includes of a variety of habitats including mudflats, upland forest, grassy meadows, wild rice stands, red [...]
August 27th, 2010
Check OUT Adaptive Rowing Event Saturday
The 29th annual Bayada Regatta, an adaptive rowing event hosted by Bayada Nurses and Philadelphia Adaptive Rowing (PAR), will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9 – 4 pm. at the Schuylkill River near the Strawberry Mansion Bridge on Kelly Drive at St. Joseph’s University Boathouse.
An anticipated 60 participants—classified according to their physical, visual, [...]