MORRIS COUNTY — The New Jersey chapter of the Nature Conservancy (TNC), based in Chester, is hosting a free winter webinar series highlighting the state’s rich natural resources and conservation efforts. The series is open to the public and includes three engaging programs:
1. The Wild and Scenic Maurice River
- Date/Time: Thursday, January 30, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
- Hosts: Erika Iouriev, Preserve Steward at TNC, and Karla Rossini, Executive Director of Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River.
- Details: Explore the history, ecology, and recreational opportunities of the 35.4-mile Maurice River, a critical habitat for migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway.
- Registration: Click here to register.
2. Critter Crossings: Making New Jersey’s Roads Safer for Wildlife and People
- Date/Time: Tuesday, February 25, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
- Hosts: Phil Echevarria, Director of Government Relations at TNC, and Gretchen Fowles, GIS Specialist/Biologist at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
- Details: Learn about initiatives to make New Jersey’s roads safer for both wildlife and people.
- Registration: Click here to register.
3. Twists and Terns: Improving the Odds for Beach Nesting Birds
- Date/Time: Thursday, March 6, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
- Hosts: Erika Iouriev and Damon Noe, Critical Lands Manager at TNC.
- Details: Discover how simple tools like wire fencing and wooden decoys can improve shorebird survival rates at the Jersey Shore.
- Registration: A registration link will be provided soon.
All webinars are free to attend, but registration is required.
For more information, visit www.nature.org or call (908) 879-7262.
