Reducing Food Waste
Earth Day at Home webinar series Thirty to forty percent of all food produced in the US is wasted. This talk will define food waste, its environmental impacts, and will […]
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Reducing Plastic Waste
Earth Day at Home webinar series Every year, 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in our oceans. Learn about the impact plastic is having on our environment and the steps you can take to reduce plastic waste in your home. Casey Lippincott, NJDEP Watershed Ambassador. Courses are free but registration is required. Experts speak […]
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Plant This Not That – Avoiding Invasives in Your Yard
Earth Day at Home webinar series Some popular ornamental plants are actually garden "bullies" invading local ecosystems and destroying natural wildlife habitats. Learn about the importance of using native plants […]
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Exploring Your Watershed from Home
Earth Day at Home webinar series We all live in a watershed and you can navigate yours from your computer. Learn about free online platforms and mapping websites that provide all kinds of information for you to explore local streams, habitat, water sources, soil types, and the environment right around your home. Sal Mangiafico, Associate […]
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Backyard Composting 101
Earth Day at Home webinar series Starting home composting is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste while improving your soil. Learn how to turn your kitchen scraps and yard waste into black gold for your soil with these tips for success. Michele Bakacs, Associate Professor, Rutgers Cooperative Extension- Middlesex/ Union Counties. Courses a […]
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Ticks and Lyme Disease
Earth Day at Home webinar series Protect yourself from ticks and Lyme disease by learning about the tick life cycle, tick removal, and differences between a variety of tick species. Learn also how to reduce tick habitat around your home. Amy Rowe, Associate Professor/ County Agent, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Passaic/ Essex Counties. Courses a free […]
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Understanding the 2019 Harmful Algae Blooms in NJ
Earth Day at Home webinar series Harmful algal blooms (HABs) plagued many aquatic waterways in 2019. This talk will cover what it is, what to look for, health effects, and how you can do your part to prevent them. Mike Haberland, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Associate Professor/County Agent- Burlington/ Camden Counties. Courses a free but registration […]
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LIFE IN A STREAM
What critters live in our waters and how does water connect all living things? Join Watershed Educators Samantha Bernstein and Yesenia Feliciano, and NJ Watershed Ambassador Sarah McCabe in exploring some of our local waterways. Learn how to engage and interact with nearby rivers and streams. Age 12 and up. We invite you to make […]
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HOME ENERGY USE AND CONSERVATION
WebinarDo you want to help combat climate change and reduce your fuel costs at the same time? Learn from Ken Sheehan, ombudsman for the NJ Board of Public Utilities, Colin McCullough, a certified building analyst with Princeton Air, and Bob Harris, Ph.D., retired adjunct professor in civil & environmental engineering at Princeton University how you […]
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DIY Rain Garden Webinar
Join Dr Obropta (Rutgers) to learn how and why you should consider developing a rain garden on your property! A rain garden can be as simple or elaborate as you like, and can be completed in less than a day. In this webinar we'll examine examples of different rain gardens and provide you with […]