Jared is a sophomore at Montclair state University with a major in earth and environmental science. During his time at The Land Conservancy, he and the other stewardship interns have been responsible for removing the invasive plants such as mugwort and mile a…
We’re very excited to share a piece of news that has been a long time in the making! We have completed our first ever land preservation project that will become part of the National Park system. Together with the National Park…
Alvin Chin is preparing to begin his Master's degree in Regional and City Planning at Rutgers this fall, having recently completed his undergraduate degree there in environmental planning, with a concentration in environmental geomatics. Prior to coming to Rutgers, Alvin…
“Enviro Day” a Success! The Land Conservancy of New Jersey hosted its first ever “Enviro Day” event at the Community Garden at South Branch Preserve in Mount Olive Township on Saturday, July 13th. The free event revolved around sustainability and…
Jessica Schottanes is a planning intern at the Land Conservancy of New Jersey this summer. In 2018, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Geosciences from Slippery Rock University along with two professional certificates in GIS and Sustainability. She is…
THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF NEW JERSEY AWARDS TWO SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 36TH YEAR GRADUATES OF HUNTERDON CENTRAL AND FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is dedicated to supporting the next generation of New…
Remembering Board Chair Nancy Conger A note from David Epstein, President of The Land Conservancy Many passionate, kind and generous people volunteer to help The Land Conservancy make our state a better place each year. It is the extraordinary commitment…
Shoemaker Farms to be preserved in perpetuity, ensuring the legacy of Township residents past and present We are pleased to announce the closing of two farms in White Township last week! Known as Shoemaker Farm I and Shoemaker Farm II,…
The Land Conservancy of New Jersey hosts its first ever “Enviro Day” at its South Branch Preserve The Land Conservancy of New Jersey will be holding its first ever “Enviro Day” event at the Community Garden at South Branch Preserve…
Jake is an undergraduate Student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, majoring in Sustainable Community Development on track to receive a Masters in Regional Planning. He is a member of the Sustainable Community Development Student Organization on campus, an organization that…
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