Monthly Archives: February 2009

Global Warming Bypasses Environmental Ed Center?

Posted on February 27, 2009 by arnold

Not really, but in a winter with (as usual now) few snows to match the snows of yesteryear, one snow finally dumped on us and gave the center its insulating white “snow roof.” This lies atop the summer’s insulating “green … Continue reading →

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Do you want to grow native plants? Get your start March 21

Posted on February 9, 2009 by arnold

The open public meeting of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey. will be March 21, 2009, 10:00-1:00. It’s at the Trailside Nature Center, Mountainside New Jersey. There’ll be talks on “Native Plants in Urban Places.” Also free native-tree giveaways, … Continue reading →

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How many birds does it take to fly through Highland Park? Let’s count. Feb. 13-16

Posted on February 9, 2009 by arnold

Citizen Science is becoming a big thing, with thousands participating. Next chance is February 13-16 for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Basically you have four days. You can go to your backyard or any number of parks (or anywhere) any … Continue reading →

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Pine Siskin – An Unusual Bird

Posted on February 6, 2009 by leora

boreal Pine Siskins in Highland Park Continue reading →

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Eugene Young Environmental Ed Center Gains a Grant and Moves Ahead

Posted on February 1, 2009 by arnold

Good news. We have been promised a $5,000 grant to install the solar panels in the green-frame shade structure, the last building item we’ve been waiting for. The Edison Wetlands Association arranged that grant for us, along with a new … Continue reading →

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HP Forestry Management Plan is Approved

Posted on February 1, 2009 by arnold

The NJ DEP has now certified Highland Park’s five-year update to our Community Forestry Management Plan. This update was, like the original plan, prepared by the Shade Tree Advisory Committee and its consultant Kevin Scibilia, CTE (Certified Tree Expert). We … Continue reading →

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