Water played a practical role in the development of American societies. The availability of navigable waters affected settlement and migration patterns. The Delaware River basin is an ecosystem, a thorofare,… Continue reading “WEBINAR – The Delaware River: An Immigrant History”
Nature Archives
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
New Rules for Fall Garden Cleanup: Program Recap
Traditional means of preparing our gardens for the fall and winter may not actually be the best for our plants and the wildlife that frequent them. Thank you to Miranda… Continue reading “New Rules for Fall Garden Cleanup: Program Recap”
Event, NJSL Presents, Research Library
WEBINAR – New Rules for Fall Garden Cleanup
When we think of gardening, we often think of the all the preparatory work that comes in the Spring, but what we do in the Fall to “cleanup”, can have… Continue reading “WEBINAR – New Rules for Fall Garden Cleanup”
Event, NJSL Presents, Research Library
WEBINAR – A Pinelands Road Trip
Do you want to visit the Pinelands National Reserve but you’re afraid you might get lost or stuck down a sandy trail? There are numerous historic sites, lost towns, nature… Continue reading “WEBINAR – A Pinelands Road Trip”
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Coping with Deer: Program Recap
Written by Andrew DauphineePublished on April 23, 2025 Dealing with deer can be troublesome and time consuming, especially as deer become more conditioned to the presence of and activities of… Continue reading “Coping with Deer: Program Recap”
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Gardening for Butterflies Program Recap
Originally published on July 20, 2023 There are so many ways to garden and a growing trend is to cultivate gardens for butterflies and other pollinators. Thank you to Louise… Continue reading “Gardening for Butterflies Program Recap”
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
The Wonder of Weeds Program Recap
Originally published on March 30, 2022 When we think of weeds, we often think of invasive plants that ruin our lawns, flower beds, sidewalks, and unpaved driveways. Thank you to… Continue reading “The Wonder of Weeds Program Recap”
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Spring Blooming Bulbs Program Recap
Originally published on October 4, 2023 Like many types of flowers, bulbs have unique requirements for planting and cultivation; when done right, their beautiful blooms can transform gardens. Thank you… Continue reading “Spring Blooming Bulbs Program Recap”
Research Library, Spotlight
New Jersey Outdoors: archive now available online
Originally published on January 29, 2021 New Jersey is far more than just a “garden” state. While well known for its vast network of fields and farms, fresh produce and… Continue reading “New Jersey Outdoors: archive now available online”
Event, NJSL Presents, Research Library
WEBINAR – Coping with Deer
What is the biggest nuisance when it comes gardening? Many people will respond with pests, particularly deer. White-tailed deer were virtually extinct in the late 1800s in NJ, but through… Continue reading “WEBINAR – Coping with Deer”