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Environmental events,
including seminars, workshops and social events
in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York--and beyond
February 7
Geocache Adventure – Winter Wonderland
10 AM-1 PM, Families and
Adults, FREE, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill
Road, Pennington NJ
Geocachers new and old will enjoy the fun and adventure
of this event-cache on the Watershed Reserve. Watch for more details at
www.geocaching.com or contact the Buttinger Nature Center at (609)
737-7592.

February 7
Feel the Love
7 p.m., The Willow School, Gladstone, NJ. What could
be a better prelude to Valentine's Day than indulging in romantic
treats? Spend a winter evening enjoying some of life's indulgences.
Taste a variety of fine wines and hors d'oeuvres paired with exquisite
chocolates while supporting the New Jersey Conservation Foundation's
land preservation efforts in the Black River Greenway in Morris,
Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. Tickets
are $100 each. For information and reservations, contact
carol@njconservation.org
or call 908-234-1225.
February 7
Moonlight Walk at Historic Whitesbog Village
Experience a
different side to New Jersey’s nightlife on this
refreshing 3-5 mile walk
around Whitesbog with the help of an experienced guide. During the
jaunt, the walk leaders will share their knowledge about South Jersey
and Whitesbog history, folklore and nature. We
will search for Tundra Swans: magnificent birds that nest in the Arctic
Circle, and migrate to the Pine Barrens and points south for the winter.
Meet at
the General Store at 7 PM.
Guests should be prepared for a relatively vigorous walk, are
encouraged to dress for the weather and bring everything that may be
needed for a mid-winter hike: warm coats, gloves, hats and flashlights.
Light refreshments will be served. Inclement
weather cancels.
Fee is $5 per person. Reservations by Friday, February 6
are required: leave name, telephone number and number of people
attending on main voice mail, (609)
893-4646 or email to
WhitesbogPreservationTrust@comcast.net. Visit
www.whitesbog.org for more information about moonlight walks
and other upcoming events. The Moonlight Walks were featured as one of
the “Best of South Jersey” attractions by SJ Magazine in 2006,
and have been referred to as “almost magical” in the Philadelphia
Inquirer.
All proceeds benefit the Whitesbog Preservation Trust in
its tireless efforts to restore and protect Historic Whitesbog Village
and its surrounding lands.
Whitesbog Village is
located at mile marker 13 on County Route 530 in Browns Mills,
(Pemberton Township) NJ. To find out information and directions:
telephone (609) 893-4646, email
WhitesbogPreservationTrust@comcast.net or visit website
www.whitesbog.org.
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February 8
Pascack Sustainability Group,
1 to 2:30 p.m., Community Room, River Vale Library, 412 Rivervale Road,
River Vale, NJ.
The Pascack Sustainability Group brings together
adults and students of all ages who want to ‘do something’ to
solve today’s critical environmental problems. Areas of focus include
climate change, organic gardening, recycling, pollution, open space, and
wildlife preservation. The group’s mission is to encourage and promote
environmental responsibility and sustainable practices among residents,
business owners, schools, and government in the Pascack Valley. Our
February meeting will focus on initiatives currently under way
including:
an Environmental Fair
showcasing local services and products from companies, organizations and
public utilities
to be held on Sunday May 3, 2009; a public awareness program to reduce
plastic bag usage (a joint initiative with Pascack Valley High School
Environmental Club); and the planting and care of a new Community Garden
in River Vale. Other areas the Pascack Sustainability Group will address
include: energy conservation, recycling in homes, businesses and
schools, organic gardening and organic lawn care, green space and
recreation (parks, bike paths, sidewalks), and an environmental film
series. The Pascack Sustainability Group will feature guest speakers and
encourage discussion, brainstorming and personal and/or group action.
For more information, contact Rosemary Dreger Carey at
rdreger@optonline.net or call and leave short message at
201-476-9336.
February 9
Preparing for a Sustainable Water Future
7:30 to 10 p.m. Fire Station Headquarters, 1 Pine
Street, Montclair.
Knowledge of State environmental regulations
increases municipalities' ability to accomplish sustainable land use
planning and development review that protects important local resources.
The workshop, sponsored by the Association of New Jersey Environmental
Commissions, will cover: New State regulations for water resource
protection, Improved local planning, and Innovative development
techniques that protect water quality.
Registration Fees: $10 for ANJEC Members; $15 for non-members. If your
Commission or Committee is on the ANJEC Workshop Plan, there is no
charge to attend this workshop.
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Brochure For further information, to register and for directions,
email or call 973-539-7547.
This workshop was made possible through funding
from the Environmental Endowment of New Jersey.
February 10
Winter Waterfowl and Raptors 8
to 11 a.m., Duke Farms, 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, N.J. Join
naturalists from the N.J. Audubon Society on a search for winter birds.
The lakes, fields and forests of Duke
Farms attract a wide variety of waterfowl, hawks and other species of
birds during the winter months. View these seasonal visitors to our area
and work on improving your bird identification skills. Cost: $15 per
person. Space is limited. Advance registration is required at
www.dukefarms.org
or (908) 722-3700. Please note that this program
will run rain or shine.
February 14
Stormwater Monitoring: The Nuts & Bolts for Citizen
Groups, Valley Forge, PA.
Sponsored by the
Stroud Water Research Center,
Delaware Riverkeeper Network, U.S.G.S. and Widener University
School of Law, this interactive workshop is designed to assist citizen
groups interested in monitoring the impacts of stormwater on their local
streams by providing information and hands-on activities that
demonstrate how they can effectively ensure proper stormwater practices
are being maintained in their community. For more
information,
download a workshop brochure or contact Kristen Travers,
Stroud Water Research Center, at
ktravers@StroudCenter.org or calling 610-268-2153 ext 239.
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February 9-13
CERAWeek 2009, Houston, TX - What will the global economic
crisis mean for the energy future?
How will the industry respond to the
new risks and opportunities? What are the implications of the
new US
administration for the energy industry? Economic security and the new
realities of risk are reshaping energy strategies. CERAWeek 2009,
our 28th annual event, will be a timely and significant opportunity to
address the new challenges—and to gain insight and perspective on the
choices and decisions in the wake of the economic crisis. Priorities and
plans are being tested and revisited as companies and countries seek to
restore confidence and create resilient approaches for a turbulent time.
The landscape has changed for energy, geopolitics, markets, and
investment. Demand is on
a new course. CERAWeek 2009 will bring together
a remarkable community of executives, officials,
and experts from across
the energy industries and the financial community—along with thought
leaders from CERA, joined by experts from outside the industry and from
CERA sister companies
in IHS.
Of particular interest to the electric power community are 3 full days
of in-depth and comprehensive insight into the future of the global and
North American power industries. Part of the expanded power program is a
separate, full day event from our sister company, The McCloskey Group, a
respected authority on coal markets and analysis. Some of our confirmed
speakers will be:
Mr. Ralph Izzo, Chairman, President and CEO, Public Service
Enterprise Group; David
Joos,
President and CEO,
CMS Energy; James Miller,
Chairman, President and CEO, PPL Corporation,
and
Daniel Yergin, med CERA chairman.
Register by November 30, 2008 to save $1,000 on each CERAWeek Pass
February 10
New Jersey Retail,
Office, Hotel, Industrial & Residential Real Estate Markets, Now and In
The Future,
8 to 9:30 a.m.,
Hilton Hasbrouck Heights.
Experts in the these primary real estate sectors present
their perspectives, insights and advice on the future of the market.
They will discuss where we are
now and where we will go in
the near future.
Sponsored by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey's
Real Property Roundtable. CIANJ
members:$30; non-members: $50.
Additional information and online registration
February 12-13
BioPower Generation
Held in Brussels
as part of the
EU Sustainable Energy
Week 2009, the conference gives you a unique opportunity to
listen to 8 real case studies from leading utilities. Together with
leading market players they will identify the main opportunities,
challenges and
barriers faced by the bio power industry. Claude Turmes,
a member of the
European Parliament, will open the proceedings. He is joined on the speaking panel by
leading utilities who are pioneering the use of bio power.
Register Now
February 13
New Jersey Pinelands Commission 9:30
a.m., Richard J.
Sullivan Center for Environmental Policy and Education, 15C Springfield
Road, New Lisbon, New Jersey. For agenda items and more information
please call (609) 894-7300.
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February 18
LEED from 2005 to the Present,"
5 p.m., Princeton Triumph Brewing Co., 138 Nassau Street,
Princeton, NJ. A Winter Social & Educational Series event presented by
the Central Branch of the
U.S. Green Building Council-NJ. Jason Kliwinski will speak at 5 p.m. in
the Sky Room followed by networking at the bar starting at 6:30 p.m. Seats
for Jason's presentation available for the first 60 people to arrive.
You can come for both parts or just networking. Networking space
available for up to 100 persons.
Express online
registration
February 20
Leave a Legacy: Our Natural Resources and
the Laws that Protect Them,
Berks County Conservation
District, Leesport, PA,
Event Information
February 21
Winter Waterfowl and Raptors 8 to 11 a.m.,
Duke Farms, 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, N.J. Join naturalists from
the N.J. Audubon Society on a search for winter birds. The lakes,
fields and forests of Duke Farms attract a wide variety of waterfowl,
hawks and other species of birds during the winter months. View these
seasonal visitors to our area and work on improving your bird
identification skills. Cost: $15 per person. Space is limited. Advance
registration is required at
www.dukefarms.org
or (908) 722-3700. Please note that this program will run rain or shine.
February 23-24
Evolving
the market for large scale solar power,
Barcelona, Spain To view a the agenda please click
here
To register for the
conference click
here
February 23
Green Building Seminar
7 to 9 p.m.,
Cherry Hill Library on 1100 Kings Highway
North, Cherry Hill, NJ. Sponsored by Sustainable Cherry Hill
(SCH).
Since its quirky inception in the 1970's, the green building movement
has morphed into the mainstream. Rooted in energy conservation, green
building continues to evolve with more ingenuity taking eco strategies
to the next level. Sustainable efforts from building manufacturers like
waste reduction and the recyclability of building materials continue to
develop the definition of modern green building and increase consumer
resources. Recognizing the benefits of eco friendly building and home
design can benefit residential properties, businesses and large
community projects. Using examples from a commercial project and recent
home renovation project, our guest speakers will help you understand how
to benefit from building green while saving some "green" in the process.
This program is relevant for
developers, builders, residents and anyone interested in learning more
about the
future of building, remodeling and community planning. Please pass this
invitation on to anyone you think may
be interested. About the presenters:
Scott Downie, LEED accredited architect and SCH Board
Member;
Monica Hennessy, Attorney and SCH/Sustainable Business Network of
Greater Philadelphia Board Member
Sam Leone, Project Director, Conifer Realty, LLC, and Carl Cox,
Owner, Redesign Contractors.
The workshop, sponsored by Sustainable Cherry Hill, is free but
registration is required. Register online
or call Robin Bland
at: 856-903-1202.
February 23
Watershed Meet and Greet7:30
PM, Mercer County Library Hickory Corner Branch, 138 Hickory Corner
Road, East Windsor, NJ, FREE What do you treasure? Tell us when we visit
your town. Join us for an informal gathering of Stony Brook-Millstone
Watershed neighbors and friends. Come learn about what we are doing in
your town and how you can help. We want to hear from you too! Tell us
what is important to you and what you treasure most. Bring a friend! For
more information, contact Anneli Terry Nelson at
aterrynelson@thewatershed.org or
(609) 737-3735 x14.
February 24-25
Electric Business Understanding- A two-day primer on the electric
industry
New York City
This beginning level two-day
seminar presents an in-depth overview of the electric business from
generation to end user. You will learn how the electric business
operates, who the key players are, how the physical system was designed
and delivers electricity to end users, who are end users and what are
their needs, regulatory structures and rate designs, market design
models and how deregulation has dramatically evolved, how physical and
financial strategies are used to make money and manage risk, why we've
seen such dramatic turmoil in the industry, and much more.
Click here for more information and a detailed course
outline
February 24
Film Screening: "Garbage! The Revolution Starts
at Home" 7 p.m., Carslake Community Center, Bordentown, NJ.
"Garbage! The Revolution Starts at Home" follows a family of five who
agrees to save their garbage for three months; follows where their trash
goes and the effects it has on people and the planet; and offers
inspiration and solutions for reducing, reusing and recycling. Sponsored
by the Bordentown City Environmental
Commission
February 24
Daylighting and Lighting Controls
6 p.m., Kitchen 233, 233 Haddon Avenue, Westmont, NJ.
Sponsored by the South Branch of the US Green Building Council-NJ.
'Commercial Daylighting Systems' will be
presented by SolaDesign, while 'Shading and Lighting Control Systems'
will be presented by Kay & Sons. The
presentations will be followed by cocktails and networking.
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registration
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February 26
Birds of a Feather: Two men's passion for birds take flight
7-8:30 PM,
The Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton, FREE
One
collects decoys, the other admires the real thing. Come join Princeton
resident and decoy collector Jay Vawter and Stony Brook-Millstone
Watershed Association Education Director
Jeff Hoagland for an evening of history, story-telling and passion for
our feathered friends as the Watershed Association celebrates its 60th
Anniversary. Jay, a longtime Watershed supporter and Advisory Board
member,
will share a few examples of his extensive decoy collection and discuss
the history of decoy making from the primitive lure to its evolution
into an art form. Jeff, a passionate environmental educator and avid
birdwatcher, will share stories from his own experience in the wild. To
attend, contact Nancy Apple at (609) 737-3735 x10.
February 26- March 1
International Power Summit 2009
Rome, Italy
IPS 2009 is a unique
event attracting key Utilities and Supplier delegates from across the
EMEA power generation market and is established as the world’s number
one meeting platform for procurement in the power industry
Information
February 27
New Jersey Future's 2009 Redevelopment Forum
Hyatt Hotel and Conference Center, New Brunswick, NJ
Join experienced local leaders and professionals as they explain,
step-by- step how to achieve innovative, high-quality, community-minded
redevelopment in light of current economic and environmental
constraints. Workshops are structured in a hands-on, case-study format,
featuring instructors who have faced the challenges of redevelopment in
communities throughout New Jersey.
For details, visit:
www.njfuture.org/forum.
Admission is $75 for members
and $115 for non-members. There will be an additional fee
of $25 for registration after February 15. Registration at the door is
$150. We are seeking AICP Certification Maintenance credits for the
conference; there will be an additional $25 fee assigned to attendees
interested in the CM credit program.
Click here to register.
Click here to register and sign
up for AICP CM credits.
February 27
Meet NJ Governor Jon Corzine's chief advisors
7:45-10 a.m., Forsgate Country Club, Monroe
Township, NJ

Cost: $75 per person for NJBIA members and
$125 for nonmembers (includes breakfast).
Register online now, or contact
Stacy Wichner
at 609-393-7707, ext. 213, for more information.
To
become a sponsor contact Sherry
Esteves
at ext. 219.
Ask questions, get answers and make new contacts at this great
networking event. Seating is limited, so
register today
February 28
Maple Sugar Brunch and Hike Saturday, two sittings: 9:30-11:30 AM
or 11 AM-1 PM, Families and Adults,
Fee: Watershed members - $15 adult, $12 child under 12 years old;
Non-members - $20 adult, $17 child under 12 years old; FREE children
under 3 years old, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus
Mill Road, Pennington NJ Bring your entire family to the Watershed
Reserve to learn about our maple sugaring process.
This program includes a demonstration of tree tapping, sap collection
and boiling, and a brief discussion of the ecology and history of maple
sugaring. Included is a pancake brunch, complete with buttermilk
pancakes, bacon, fruit, coffee/tea, juice and hot cocoa, as well as
homemade Watershed syrup. Registration is required – NO day
of event walk-ins. Full payment required at time of registration. Call
(609) 737-7592 to register.
March 1-3
Utilities & Energy Compliance & Ethics Conference
JW Marriott Hotel, Houston, TX
Learn more
Register online
March 2-3
KEMA's 20th Executive Forum,
Westin Galleria, Houston Texas.
As the retail energy industry’s premier networking event, KEMA’s
Executive Forum will assemble senior leaders from across North America
to discuss critical strategic issues facing competitive and clean energy
markets.
For
more information and to register, please visit:
KEMA Forums
March 4
Woodcock Watch
Wednesday, 6 PM, Families
and Adults, FREE, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus
Mill Road, Pennington NJ Discover the local harbinger of spring, the
woodcock, with Education Director Jeff Hoagland. Near the end of winter,
woodcocks return from the south with the males performing their highly
unusual courtship flight to impress females. Join us at dusk as we watch
and learn more about their fascinating life.
This program is
co-sponsored by Washington Crossing Audubon Society.
March 4
Woodcock Watch
Wednesday, 6 PM, Families and Adults, FREE, Stony Brook-Millstone
Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington NJ
Discover the local harbinger of spring, the woodcock, with Education
Director Jeff Hoagland. Near the end of winter, woodcocks return from
the south with the males performing their highly unusual courtship
flight to impress females. Join us at dusk as we watch and learn more
about their fascinating life. This program is co-sponsored by
Washington Crossing Audubon Society.
March 7
13th Annual New Jersey Land Conservation Rally,
Hyatt
New Brunswick, NJ. New
Jersey’s Land Conservation Rally is one of the nation’s largest
statewide land conservation training and networking events. Over 300
land conservationists, committed to protecting New Jersey’s forests,
farms, trails, parks, water, and natural resources, attend each year.
The Rally is a daylong event offering more than 30
educational workshops, informative roundtables, and plenty of time to
network and visit exhibitors. The 2009 Keynote Speaker is Charles
Jordan. Registration will open in
January 2009. For more information visit:
http://www.njconservation.org/rally/index.htm Rally
Planning Committee Member Organizations:
Association of New Jersey Environmental
Commissions, Conservation Resources, Inc., County
of Passaic Planning Department, D&R
Greenway Land Trust, Monmouth
Conservation Foundation, New Jersey Audubon Society, New Jersey
Conservation Foundation,
NJDEP Green Acres Program, NJDEP Land Use Regulation Program, State
Agriculture Development Committee, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed
Association, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey,· The Nature
Conservancy, Trust for Public Land and the Upper Raritan Watershed
Association
March 8-10
EnergyBiz Leadership Forum
Renaissance Mayflower, Washington, D.C.
Energy Central, the leading
resource in the global power industry for news, events, databases,
insight and analysis, announced today that T. Boone Pickens will be a
keynote speaker at the first annual EnergyBiz Leadership Forum
More
information about the forum
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March 9
2009 Schuylkill Watershed Congress.
Montgomery County Community College West Campus in
Pottstown, PA.
Whether you are a volunteer dedicated to improving your
watershed, a municipal official who cares about water resources, a
conservation professional charged with protecting our waterways, a
teacher who wants to inform others about watersheds, or a student who
wants to know more about stream function, the Schuylkill Watershed
Congress offers something for you. The event will feature concurrent
and poster sessions covering a broad range of watershed topics and
exhibits by watershed organizations, environmental consulting firms
and government agencies. The keynote speaker will be Andrew Pitz, Vice
President, Strategic Policy & Planning, Natural Lands Trust, who will
be presenting a talk titled Climate Change in the Watershed. Pitz's
presentation will address climate science, present specific regional
data and include an interactive discussion. For more information,
visit the
Schuylkill Watershed Congress webpage or call 215-369-1188
ext. 109
March 10-12
Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo Rio All-Suite Hotel
& Casino, Las Vegas, NV The
Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America (formerly
POWER-GEN Renewable Energy & Fuels) has a proven track record as
renewable energy’s leading event. It offers a worldwide audience who
will hear papers, panel discussions and presentations during technical
sessions related to technology, markets, business strategies and policy
covering the wind, solar, biomass, hydro, geothermal, biofuels and
hydrogen fuels sectors. There has never been a better time to be a part
of the exciting, ever-growing world of renewable energy!
Click here to register now!
March 11-13
Transmission Summit 2009
Almas
Temple Club, Washington, DC The theme of
this year's Transmission Summit is “Regulatory Challenges and Strategic
Opportunities for the Next Phase of Transmission Development.” This
year's Summit will discuss both the opportunities and challenges being
presented as many transmission industry owners and operators move
projects from the drawing board through construction.
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March 12
Watershed Meet and Greet
Thursday, 7:30 PM,
Millstone Township Community Center,
463 Stagecoach Road,
Millstone Township NJ, FREE What do you treasure? Tell us when we visit
your town. Join us for an informal gathering of Stony Brook-Millstone
Watershed neighbors and friends. Come learn about what we are doing in
your town and how you can help. We want to hear from you too! Tell us
what is important to you and what you treasure most. Bring a friend! For
more information, contact Anneli Terry Nelson at
aterrynelson@thewatershed.org or
(609) 737-3735 x14.
March 12
LEED for New
Construction and Major Renovations and Technical Review workshop
8 a.m., UMDNJ Stratford
Campus, Academic Center Multi-Purpose Room, One Medical Center Drive,
Stratford, NJ. This will be
the last LEED-NC and Major Technical Review Workshop offered in NJ!
Sponsorship opportunities still available. Gain the knowledge needed to
maximize building performance, achieve LEED certification and take the
LEED Professional Accreditation Exam. Please join us as we host the
LEED NC technical review workshop in South Jersey . Space is limited!
Late registration fee kicks in March 5th! Continuing Education Credits
provided.
Click here for details
and registration.
March 12-13
Back Office Operational Efficiency in the Energy
Trading Market
Marriott Houston West Loop, Houston, TX
March 13
New Jersey Pinelands Commission 9:30
a.m., Richard J.
Sullivan Center for Environmental Policy and Education, 15C Springfield
Road, New Lisbon, New Jersey. For agenda items and more information
please call (609) 894-7300
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March 14
Environmental Commission Training to
Protect Natural Resources 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tinton Falls Borough
Hall, 556 Tinton Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ. Sponsored by the Association
of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC). This one-session
workshop is an ideal introduction for new commissioners and a good
refresher for more experienced ones. The Commissioners’ Course is
designed to provide practical information and project ideas that will
assist commissions as they face the challenges of protecting their
towns’ natural resources. ANJEC staff and other invited speakers will
present an overview of environmental commission responsibilities and
powers, and discuss the basic tools and techniques-- master planning,
ordinance development, site plan review, and environmental resource
inventories--used by commissions as they work at the local level to
promote sustainable land use and protect quality of life. Learn how to
work effectively within local government and with
your community, and find out about current grant opportunities to fund
projects. Registrations Fees: $35 ANJEC Members; $40 non-members. If
your commission or committee is on the ANJEC Workshop Plan, there is no
charge. For more information, to register, or for directions,
email or call 973-539-7547.
March 15-18
2009 IEEE PES Power Systems
Conference & Exhibition
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA. The event will offer
attendees the most comprehensive technical and business program of any
event serving the multi-faceted field of electrical power systems.
Registration
March 16
Environmental Commission Training to Protect Natural
Resources 5:30 to 9 p.m., Pilesgrove Town Hall, 1180 Route 40,
Pilesgrove, NJ. Sponsored by the Association of New Jersey Environmental
Commissions (ANJEC), this one-session workshop is an ideal
introduction for new commissioners and a good refresher for more
experienced ones. The Commissioners’ Course is designed to provide
practical information and project ideas that will assist commissions as
they face the challenges of protecting their towns’ natural resources.
ANJEC staff and other invited speakers will present an overview of
environmental commission responsibilities and powers, and discuss the
basic tools and techniques-- master planning, ordinance development,
site plan review, and environmental resource inventories--used by
commissions as they work at the local level to promote sustainable land
use and protect quality of life. Learn how to work effectively within
local government and with your community, and find out about current
grant opportunities to fund projects. Registrations Fees: $35 ANJEC
Members; $40 non-members. If your commission or committee is on the
ANJEC Workshop Plan, there is no charge. For more information, to
register, or for directions, email
or call 973-539-7547.
March 18
Building Municipal Partnerships: How to Help
Your Local Government Protect Natural Resources 10 a.m. to 1:30
p.m., Pinelands Preservation Alliance, 17 Pemberton Road,
Southampton, NJ. Attend this interactive workshop, sponsored by
The Watershed Institute, to learn how your organization can partner with
local governments to assess and strengthen their zoning, ordinances, and
policies for natural resource protections. Work in a small group to
develop an action plan for partnering with your municipalities. For more
information, visit
www.thewatershedinstitute.org, or contact Alyse Greenberg at
609-737-3735 x27 or
agreenberg@thewatershed.org.
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March 20
Underwater Worlds: A photographic journey
Friday, 7:30 PM,
Kingsford Room, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus
Mill Road, Pennington, FREE
For 60 years the
Watershed Association has
been protecting your water and environment - For 30 years award-winning
underwater photographer and watershed resident Jeff Rotman has been
capturing the wonder of our underwater worlds on camera. From sharks to
sea anemones, join Jeff for a pictorial tour of his global underwater
adventures. Recognized as the BBC Underwater Wildlife Photographer of
the Year, Jeff has been published in top national magazines and authored
numerous books for children and adults, which he will be signing at the
event. To register call Nancy Apple at (609) 737-3735 x10.
March 21
First Day of Spring Birding Adventure
8 to 11 a.m.
Duke Farms, 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, N.J.
As the winter resident birds begin to leave and spring migrants begin to
move through, a birder never knows what might be hanging around. There
is no place better for such an adventure than Duke Farms, where a
diversity of habitats from lakes to meadows to forests are found. Join
N.J. Audubon Society naturalists for this birding adventure where we
will all be surprised together. This birding tour is open to anyone
interested in birds, novice and advanced birders are all welcome. Cost:
$15 per person. Space is limited. Advance registration is required at
www.dukefarms.org
or (908) 722-3700. Please note that this program will run rain or shine.
March 24
NJBIA's Meet the Decision Makers: Taxes and Spending
7:45- 10 a.m., Forsgate Country Club, Jamesburg, NJ
Get the inside story on the State
budget (taxes and spending) from NJ's State Treasurer, David Rousseau,
and leaders from both the Senate and Assembly Budget and Appropriations
Committees at this special briefing. The cost to attend is $75 per
person for NJBIA members and $125 for nonmembers. For more information,
contact Stacy Wichner at
609-393-7707, ext. 213.
Download event brochure
March 24-25
Fundamentals of Energy Trading & Hedging,
Houston, TX.
This course, offered by Paradigm
Strategy Group, Inc., introduces you to the fixed-price concepts (price
curves, basis, etc.) and tools (forwards, futures, swaps) central to
contemporary energy markets and hedging techniques. Recently, energy
markets have endured wave after wave of disasters. Hotel
Arrangements: When booking your stay at the Renaissance
Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza hotel, please ensure you mention “Paradigm”
in order to claim your discounted room rate of $149/night + taxes.
Click Here For A Complete Course Brochure
March 25
NJBIZ 3rd Annual Real Estate Symposium
7:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Hilton Woodbridge, Iselin, NJ
March 25
Spring Dance of the Woodcock
6:30 p.m. until
dark Duke Farms, 80 Route 206
South, Hillsborough, N.J.
The woodcock, a long-billed woodland bird that probes in the soft wet
soil and eats its weight in worms in a day, will return in early spring
to mate and nest. Males of the species begin calling and performing an
aerial courtship display flight when the afternoon shadows are almost
gone. Join N.J. Audubon Society naturalists for an early evening walk to
listen for and hopefully view these incredible birds. Cost: $15 per
person. Space is limited.
Advance registration is required at
www.dukefarms.org
or (908) 722-3700.
March 28
Build a Birdhouse
Saturday, 10 AM-12 PM;
Families; Fee per birdhouse: $12, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed
Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington NJ Experience the joy and
excitement of watching a bird raise its family by building your own
birdhouse with one of our naturalists. As we walk the Reserve property,
we will examine several natural bird homes and discover some of the
truly strange places birds will build their nests.
Each participant can construct their own birdhouse from a kit and take
it home.
March 29
Environmental Commission Training to
Protect Natural Resources 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Essex County
Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. Sponsored
by the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC), this
one-session workshop is an ideal introduction for new commissioners and
a good refresher for more experienced ones. The Commissioners’ Course is
designed to provide practical information and project ideas that will
assist commissions as they face the challenges of protecting their
towns’ natural resources. ANJEC staff and other invited speakers will
present an overview of environmental commission responsibilities and
powers, and discuss the basic tools and techniques-- master planning,
ordinance development, site plan review, and environmental resource
inventories--used by commissions as they work at the local level to
promote sustainable land use and protect quality of life. Learn how to
work effectively within local government and with your community, and
find out about current grant opportunities to fund projects.
Registrations Fees: $35 ANJEC Members; $40 non-members. If your
commission or committee is on the ANJEC Workshop Plan, there is no
charge. For more information, to register, or for directions,
email or call 973-539-7547.
March 30-31
Waste & Recycling News Capitol Hill
Summit, Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. This 1-1/2 day summit
will bring together environmental, waste and recycling executives from
corporations both large and small, as well
as companies that provide environmental services to corporate America.
Drawing on the experience of industry experts, this forum will provide
opportunities to be part of interactive sessions with local, state and
federal government and regulatory leaders. The conference will address
all waste streams: solid waste, hazardous waste, wastewater and air
pollution. Focus issues will range from regulatory concerns about
greenhouse gas to emerging developments and regulations affecting the
disposal, recycling, and reuse of waste and industry byproducts. To
preview the distinguished roster of speakers and panel discussions,
click this link now
http://www.capitolhillsummit.com/2009/speakers.html.
Obtain all the latest details about the
event including early bird conference registration for the event and
special hotel accommodations at the historic Omni Shoreham Hotel by
visiting the official Capitol Hill Summit web site, just click on this
link for easy access:
http://www.capitolhillsummit.com/2009/index.html.
April 1 -2
European Wind Farm Site Selection
Summit
Hamburg, Germany
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April 4
Vernal Pools of the Sourland Mountains
Saturday; 10AM-12 PM;
Families and Adults; FREE Vernal pools are an often overlooked and
unique feature in some of our field and forest ecosystems. These pools
are filled with water during the spring breeding season and harbor a
variety of life including amphibians, insects, reptiles, plants and
other wildlife. Join naturalist Allison Jackson on this hike and
explore vernal pools in the Sourland Mountains, learning about life
cycles and the food web, perhaps encountering wood frogs or spotted
salamanders as well as a variety of other native creatures. This
program does not meet at the Buttinger Nature Center. This program
is co-sponsored by the Sourlands Planning Council. Call (609) 737-7592
to register and for location details.
April 6/7 and 8/9
Spring Mini-Camp I and II
Two-day
sessions; Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday; 9:30 AM-4 PM
Extended day available
8:30 AM-5:30 PM at extra cost; Children 6-12 years old Fee per child:
$110 members/$135 nonmembers; Extended day fee: $20 per child per day
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road,
Pennington NJ
Join the Watershed
Teacher Naturalists on a two-day adventure in field and forest during
spring school vacation. Our activities will focus on the arrival of
spring. We will bushwhack through the Reserve in search of nesting
voles and geese, watch for emerging wildflowers, insects and
amphibians. We might visit the Pond or Stony Brook to look for the last
signs of winter and the beginning of a new season. Bring your lunch
daily. Sessions are conducted outdoors. Choose either Monday/Tuesday
or Wednesday/Thursday. Registration is required, no day of event
walk-ins. Full payment is required at time of registration. Call (609)
737-7592.
April 7
Spring Break Nature Surprise for Families
8:30 to 11 a.m.
Duke Farms, 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, N.J. Spring is here
and many of our plants and animals are beginning to wake up and prepare
for summer. Join N.J. Audubon Society Naturalist Michael Pollock on this
of the Duke Farms property where we will be looking for these signs of
spring. This program is geared for families with children in grades K-4
who have a desire to explore the marvelous mysteries of nature. Cost: $8
per person; maximum charge of $20 per family. Space is limited. Advance
registration is required at
www.dukefarms.org
or (908) 722-3700. Please note that this program will be offered rain or
shine; dress for the weather and be prepared to have fun!
April 11
Nature Camouflage Egg Hunt
Saturday, 10 AM;
Families (children 3-11 years old) Fee per child: $7 members/$10
nonmembers; No charge for adults; Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed
Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington NJ
Join our Naturalists
for the ultimate egg hunt challenge. Wander through the fields and
forests of our nature reserve to see how many naturally dyed eggs you
can discover. What else will we find along the way? Claim a special
prize for finding the ‘golden egg’.
April 11
Birding by Bicycle
8 to 11 a.m.
Duke Farms, 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, N.J. Join N.J. Audubon
Society Naturalist Michael Pollock on this unique adventure that
combines two of our most popular activities—watching birds and
bicycling! We will visit several different habitats including forests,
meadows and lakes, each of which will provide us with a variety of bird
possibilities. This trip is open to anyone interested in learning about
the birds of Duke Farms. Participants are required to bring their own
mountain bikes and protective headgear for this tour. The ride includes
both paved and gravel roads and does include some inclines. Open to
birders, age 12 and up, with bicycles. Cost: $15 per person. Space is
limited. Advance registration is required at
www.dukefarms.org
or (908) 722-3700.
April 14/15
Spring Mini-Camp III
Tuesday/Wednesday; 9:30 AM-4 PM; Extended day available 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
at extra cost; Children 6-12 years old Fee per child: $110 members/$135
nonmembers; Extended day fee: $20 per child per day; Stony
Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington NJ
Join the Watershed Teacher Naturalists on a two-day adventure in field
and forest during spring school vacation. Our activities will focus on
the arrival of spring. We will bushwhack through the Reserve in search
of nesting voles and geese,
watch for emerging wildflowers, insects and amphibians. We might visit
the Pond or Stony Brook to look for the last signs of winter and the
beginning of a new season. Bring your lunch daily. Sessions are
conducted outdoors. Registration is required, no day of event
walk-ins. Full payment is required at time of registration. (609)
737-7592.
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April 17
New Jersey Pinelands Commission 9:30
a.m., Richard J.
Sullivan Center for Environmental Policy and Education, 15C Springfield
Road, New Lisbon, New Jersey. For agenda items and more information
please call (609) 894-7300
April 18
Think
Native for Earth Day: An Introduction to Native and Invasive Plants for
the Home Gardener
10 a.m. to noon
Duke Farms, 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, N.J. The health of
our natural landscapes depends on maintaining a diverse population of
native plants. In New Jersey, as well as in most of the developed areas
of the world, non-native invasive plants are escaping from cultivation
or being accidentally introduced in record numbers and adversely
impacting local environments. At Duke Farms, a substantial effort is
underway to remove invasive non-native plants. On this walk through a
portion of the property, Michael Pollock, N.J. Audubon Society
teacher-naturalist and restoration specialist, will examine the
importance of native plants and address ways in which the home gardener
can become more aware of this issue and help prevent the adverse impact
of invasive plants. Cost: $15 per person. Space is limited. Advance
registration is required at
www.dukefarms.org
or (908) 722-3700.
April 21
Green-By-Design: Semi-Annual NJ Regional Conference
and Workshop, Morris County. CEU credits
available. Hold the date. More details to follow. If you're interested
in exhibiting at the event, contact:
susan@miltonterry.com
or glenn@miltonterry.com
April 24
Frog Slog Friday, 8 PM; Families (children 6+) and Adults; Fee:
$8 members/$12 nonmembers; Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association,
31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington NJ Discover the secret life of frogs on
this
special night hike with Jeff Hoagland at the soggy and sonic landscape
of the Watershed Association's pond. Learn where and when to find
different frogs and toads and learn how to distinguish one frog "song"
from another. Come with sharp ears, sharp eyes (and a flashlight), and
be prepared for wet, frog-slog conditions.
April 26-28
Statewide Environmental Justice Conference,
Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel, Harrisburg, PA.
A first of its kind conference to educate
and improve communication among members of environmental justice
communities, community organizations and government officials.
Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and
Drexel University with the support of the departments of Transportation,
Public Welfare, Education, Health, Community and Economic Development,
as well as SimmonsCooper Coney & Conway, Waste Management and individual
donors. A privately-funded scholarship is available to help offset hotel
and travel expenses for conference participants. Scholarship guidelines,
criteria and applications, as well as conference information, are
available on line at
www.depweb.state.pa.us/ejconference Applications must be postmarked
by Jan 30. Scholarship recipients will be announced Feb. 27
May 8
New Jersey Pinelands Commission 9:30
a.m., Richard J.
Sullivan Center for Environmental Policy and Education, 15C Springfield
Road, New Lisbon, New Jersey. For agenda items and more information
please call (609) 894-7300
May 8-9
Advanced Wetland Delineation 8:30 to
5, This two-day combination
classroom and field course is designed for environmental professionals
who have completed a basic wetland methodology course and want
up-to-date information on current wetland delineation practices, the use
of additional indicators, and problem situations. This is an excellent
refresher for those who have taken the basic wetland delineation course!
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May 16
Beginning Birding
8 a.m. to late
morning Duke Farms, 80 Route 206
South, Hillsborough, N.J. The variety of habitats at Duke Farms attracts
a variety of migrating birds. Join N.J. Audubon Society naturalists and
explore the property to seek out some of the more interesting and
beautiful species. This trip for beginning and intermediate birders will
focus on the techniques of bird watching and the identification of some
of the more common species. Cost: $15 per person. Space is limited.
Advance registration is required at
www.dukefarms.org
or (908) 722-3700.
May 17
Summer Camp Family Open House
Sunday, 1-4 PM; Families of first-time campers; Stony Brook-Millstone
Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington NJ
Meet and greet Summer
Camp Director Tammy Gotsch this afternoon! Tour the Watershed Reserve,
ask questions, and register your child for summer camp if you haven’t
already done so (availability in all sessions is not guaranteed). This
open house is for first-time camp families, not returning campers. Held
rain or shine – pre-registration to attend open house is not required.
May 23
Advanced Birding
8 a.m. to late
morning Duke Farms, 80 Route 206
South, Hillsborough, N.J. The variety of habitats at Duke Farms attracts
a variety of migrating birds including some that are not commonly found
in other habitats. Join N.J. Audubon Society naturalists to explore the
property and locate some of the less common birds that are present
during this migration period. This trip for intermediate and advanced
birders will seek out the rarer species and focus on keys to their
identification. Cost: $15 per person. Space is limited. Advance
registration is required at
www.dukefarms.org
or (908) 722-3700.
May 30
Wild and Woolly
Saturday, 10:30
AM-12:30 PM; Families (children 6+) and Adults; Fee: $6 members/$9
nonmembers; Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill
Road, Pennington NJ
A wool sweater comes
from a store… or does it? Enjoy a demonstration of wool spinning by
Naturalist Tammy Gotsch, hear a ‘woolly’ story and make your own
drop-spindle to bring home and learn to spin! Space is very limited and
pre-registration is required. Call (609) 737-7592.
May 30
Raising Moths and
Butterflies
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Duke Farms, 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, N.J. This family
program led by Michael Pollock, a naturalist with the N.J. Audubon
Society and member of the North Jersey Butterfly Club, will show
participants how to care for and raise a butterfly or moth. Cost: $8 per
person; maximum charge of $20 per family. Space is limited. Advance
registration is required at
www.dukefarms.org
or
(908) 722-3700.
June 7
Ferns for the Beginner
2
to 4 p.m. Duke Farms, 80 Route 206
South, Hillsborough, N.J. Join N.J. Audubon Society Teacher-naturalist
Dorothy Smullen to explore the different species of ferns found in New
Jersey through
an identification key. Learn about the relatives of ferns that arose
more than 400 million years ago. Participants
will walk the grounds to discover some of the ferns found at Duke Farms.
Cost: $15 per person. Space is limited. Advance registration is required
at
www.dukefarms.org
or (908) 722-3700.
June 12
New Jersey Pinelands Commission 9:30
a.m., Richard J.
Sullivan Center for Environmental Policy and Education, 15C Springfield
Road, New Lisbon, New Jersey. For agenda items and more information
please call (609) 894-7300
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