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21OctThe Diverse Forests of New Jersey: Ecology, Threats, and Restoration – Thursday Night Nature (Oct. 21)
Despite being one of the more densely populated areas in the country, our region is home to a great diversity of trees and forests. European settlers cleared nearly every…
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10JulThe Ecology of Native Plants with Jason Goldman (July 10, 2025)
This presentation is a deep dive exploration of native plant gardening. We’ll learn all about the ecology of native plants and animals, and understand the importance of…
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07AugThe Mojave Desert Seed Bank: supporting a diverse ecosystem into the future with Patrick Emblidge (August 7, 2025)
Ecosystems across the nation are suffering from development, altered fire regimes, irresponsible recreation and climate change. As a result of these threats, land managers have a tremendous…
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07OctThursday Night Nature Autumn 2021 Full Season
The Preserve is proud to announce the continuation of Thursday Night Nature. In the same vein as our popular Winter Lecture Series, the Preserve will host a guest lecturer…
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Thursday Night Nature Fall 2020 Full Season
The Preserve is proud to announce the continuation of Thursday Night Nature. In the same vein as our popular Winter Lecture Series, the Preserve will host a guest lecturer…
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22JulThursday Night Nature Summer 2021 Full Season (July 22 – Aug. 19)
Thursday Night Nature – Summer 2021
Admission: $15 per lecture (members $12 with discount code)
Admission: $45 for the full series (members $36 with discount code)The Preserve is proud to announce…
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21NovThursday Night Nature: Amphibian Overwintering with Lynne Beaty, Ph.D. (November 21, 2024)
Winter is a tough time for many organisms, especially ectotherms–animals that rely on external sources to regulate body temperature. Learn about the diverse strategies that ectotherms use to regulate…
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20AprThursday Night Nature: Birding 101: Tips and Tricks for Beginning Birders with Pam Newitt (Apr. 20)
If you have always wanted to try bird watching—one of the fastest growing hobbies—but didn’t know where to begin, join naturalist Pam Newitt for a fun, informative evening that…
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13JulThursday Night Nature: Bringing Back the American Chestnut with Mike Aucott, Ph.D. (July 13, 2023)
Mike Aucott will touch on the importance and recent tragic history of this iconic tree, the American chestnut (Castanea dentata), which once dominated Eastern forests but was virtually wiped…
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31OctThursday Night Nature: Bringing Back the American Chestnut: An Update with Mike Aucott, Ph.D. (October 31, 2024)
Mike Aucott, Ph.D., is here to review the importance and recent tragic history of this iconic tree, which once dominated Eastern forests but was virtually wiped out by an…
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10AugThursday Night Nature: Can One Community Save a Forest? with Laurie Cleveland and Rob Aluck (August 10, 2023)
Over 1 million trees are dying in the Sourland forest of Central New Jersey—that’s over 20% of ALL trees—due to an invasive insect, the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis)….
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07NovThursday Night Nature: Caretakers of the Land (Local Ecological Knowledge for a Sustainable Future) with Barbra ‘Bluejay’ Michalski (November 07, 2024)
Chief Barbara Bluejay, keeper of culture and vice president for the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, will briefly discuss the past and present of the Lenape people. Chief Bluejay will…