Presentations/Workshops George Luciano Center, Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus (formerly CCC) Wednesday March 11, 2020 Meeting 6:30 pm Presentation 7:15 pm Planting for Bees Workshop #1 Make and Take Germination Workshop Join us for a make-n-take germination workshop led by Summersweet Native Nursery’s Joe Russell and CU Maurice River. Last year CUMR led a make-n-take workshop where participants constructed solitary bee nurseries. This year you can join us…

Presentations/ Workshops George Luciano Center, Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus (formerly CCC) Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Meeting 6:30 pm, Presentation 7:15 pm SERIES FOR ASPIRING STEWARDS Ask us how you can get your property designated as Stream or Wildlife Friendly. Workshop #1 – Composting to Reduce Yard and Kitchen Waste Workshop and Presentation Team Effort South Jersey Land and Water Trust and CU Maurice River partner to host…

Presentations to be held at George Luciano Center, Cumberland County College Wednesday, September 11, 2019 – Meeting 6:30 pm Presentation 7:15 pm Kristen Meistrell NJ Audubon The Bog Turtle and Its Habitat Kristin Meistrell is the Stewardship Project Manager, South Region, for NJ Audubon. She works closely with the Stewardship team on habitat management, restoration, and stewardship on both private and public lands, aiming to create healthier ecosystems while also…

TWO MORE SPECIAL WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES These are held at the conclusion of the next two membership meetings These workshops are perfect for people who want to become A STREAM-FRIENDLY, WILDLIFE FRIENDLY, OR ECO-LEADER DESIGNEE. Implementing the stewardship projects at home earns points towards designation. Dr. Chris Obropta Rutgers Agricultural Extension Gardening for Rain and Plant-Germination Workshop Dr. Christopher Obropta Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Meeting 6:30 pm Presentation at 7:15 pm…

RINGING IN 2019 WITH SOME SPECIAL WORKSHOPS These will be held at the conclusion of the membership meetings, and are perfect for people who want to become A STREAM-FRIENDLY, WILDLIFE FRIENDLY, OR ECO-LEADER DESIGNEE. Implementing the stewardship projects at home earns points towards designation!   Native Bee Nurseries By Christine Brown Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Meeting 6:30 pm, Presentation at 7:15 pm George Luciano Center, Cumberland County College Join CU…

    The Following Two Presentations Will Be Held at Our Membership Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Presentation at 7:15 p.m. George Luciano Center, Cumberland County College Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Fish Tales By Fred “Watershed Fred” Akers, Great Egg Harbor Watershed Association “Watershed Fred’s” presentation will highlight the one thing he enjoys most in his (limited) down time: fishing. He and his son love to go on overnight fishing trips…

Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Meeting 6:30 p.m. Presentation at 7:15 p.m. George Luciano Center, Cumberland County College Gardening for Water Conservation By Joshua Nemeth Josh is a lifelong nature enthusiast who loves to get his hands in the dirt. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from New Mexico State University while majoring in Wildlife Science. Before beginning his wildlife gardening career he worked as an ornithologist and…

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Meeting 6:30 p.m. Presentation 7:15 p.m. George Luciano Center, Cumberland County College South Jersey Quail Project (SJQP) By Terry Hider, SJQP President and Joe Matter, Project Development Specialist The South Jersey Quail Project (SJQP) is a grass roots non-profit organization that works with private landowners to preserve nature and give back to society, thus magnifying stewardship efforts. Working closely with the NJ Division of Fish &…

January 10, 2018 Meeting 6:30 p.m. Presentation at 7:15 p.m. George Luciano Center, Cumberland County College Presentation by Karla Rossini, Program Manager  CU Maurice River Stewardship Program Over the last two years and with Watershed Institute funding, CU Maurice River has been revamping its stewardship program.  Karla’s presentation will explore the effect that poor land-use practices are having on environmental and community health in the Maurice River Watershed, and discuss…