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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum Team Wins 'Limited Geographic Area Division of World Series of Birding'
SHORT HILLS, NJ – A team of birdwatchers from the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sactuary, a historic woodland garden and educational institution located in Short Hills, was recently proclaimed the winner of the Geographic Area division of the World Series of Birding in New Jersey. The New Jersey Audubon has organized the competition for 21 years. The members of the team were Wendi Mulvey, Tedor Whitman and Jenna Zimmerman. They reported, “We birded for a total of 20 hours, walked over 10 miles and found 118 species. We are exhilarated, exhausted and very grateful for all of your support.”CLICK...
Video: Black bear casually strolls in New Jersey after town issues alert
Video courtesy of David Bachman NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – A bear sighting caused the Township of Verona in New Jersey to issue an alert to residents, according to the town’s Facebook page. The township alerted residents of a bear sighting near Claremont Avenue and Elmwood Road. However, the bear paid no mind as it casually […]
Stop! People in NJ are horrifically killing birds in trying to stop a pest
🐦 Glue traps are typically used to catch pesky spotted lanternflies. 🐦 But glue traps often catch birds attracted to the struggling insects. 🐦Glue traps are killing more birds every year in New Jersey. There has been a substantial uptick in birds in New Jersey getting stuck...
New sculpture by N.Y.C.-based artist coming to Laurelwood Arboretum
Laurelwood Arboretum in Wayne is getting a new art instillation by Brooklyn, New York-based artist Fitzhugh Karol. Karol’s piece Friendship is made up of five 12-foot totems, according to a news release. Karol was inspired by “the simple beauties of the natural and constructed world” and sought to call “the silhouettes of landscapes, both real and imagined” into the minds of people who see the instillation.
Memorial Day Parade to Start in Front of Town Hall on Monday Morning
BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ This year's Memorial Day parade and ceremony returns to downtown Basking Ridge on Monday, with the procession due to step off at 9:30 a.m. sharp from the municipal complex at Collyer Road and South Finley Avenue. The participants will gather at 9 a.m. The parade will wind north to the green in the downtown, where the annual laying of the wreaths and remembrance of those who served the nation will take place.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year's event will again be hosted by the volunteer Basking Ridge Fire Co. The Bernards Township annual Memorial Day parade rotates every other year between Basking Ridge and Liberty Corner village, where the event is hosted by the Liberty Corner Fire Co. The public gathers by the roadside each year to view the parade, the laying of wreaths by local organizations, and to listen to comments thanking veterans, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defending the nation. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Millburn Memorial Day Parade Begins at 11:00 AM on May 27
MILLBURN, NJ -- Millburn's parade procession begins at Millburn High School and walks into Taylor Park for a post-parade ceremony. The community will pay homage to the noble souls who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of liberty and freedom. This year's parade proudly features Raymond Wong as the Grand Marshal. Hailing from Essex County, Wong's journey embodies the spirit of service and dedication to our country. Born in Belleville, NJ, and raised in Randolph, NJ, Raymond's commitment to serving his nation was evident from a young age. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Family Entertainment Center with Bowling and Arcade Coming to New Hope
This Launch Entertainment venue will feature various attractions including a bowling alley, arcade games, an air-track basketball court. New Hope will soon see a new family entertainment center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. This Launch Entertainment venue will feature various attractions including a bowling alley, arcade games, an air-track...
Watch newly hatched peregrine falcon chicks on a NJ livestream
ELIZABETH — Four male peregrine falcon chicks recently hatched at Union County’s Courthouse Tower, and they have been successfully banded, the Union County Board of County Commissioners announced. The identification bands, along with web cameras installed on the roof of the courthouse, assist the county and its wildlife...
Fine Italian dining and 'retro' frozen yogurt; meet North Jersey's 12 new restaurants
The Chick-fil-A that replaced the iconic Fireplace opened this month, and every time I pass it, I think about the Jersey restaurants gone too soon. I recall the 24-hour Empire Diner in Parsippany, and the way its massive orders of wings hit different after midnight. The melty scoops at Bischoff's cross my mind,...
Here’s What You Need to Know for Wayne’s Upcoming Memorial Day Parade
WAYNE, NJ – On Monday, we celebrate and remember our family, friends and fellow Americans who laid down their lives for our county, for us and for future generations. In Wayne Township, each year, a parade is held to recognize this special day, and throughout the years it has grown. And every year, Wayne residents flock to the sides of Valley Road to watch the show go by. Residents are reminded to get to the parade early, before all the curb space is taken.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The 2024 Memorial Day Parade...
Meet the North Jersey adoptable pets of the week for May 24: Charlie and Jewel
Each week, NorthJersey.com would like to highlight adoptable animals from local shelters and rescues. If you foster, work at, or volunteer with a North Jersey animal shelter or rescue and know of some animals who are in need of a loving fur-ever home please send a photo, description, and adoption information to amwallace@gannett.com to have your adoptable pets featured in the next edition.
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