Ecological Preserve

Goldfinches and white-breasted nuthatch at RU EcoPreserve feeder station. Photo by Liam Fleisher. Rutgers student, Liam Fleisher, initiated the installation of a bird feeder station near the Trailhead Kiosk adjacent to the Avenue E Roundabout.  Interested in sharing his love for birds, Liam investigated various wild bird feeding techniques and installed a variety of feeders and foods.  A host of different species of wild birds have been attracted. The shelter of the kiosk provides a good vantage point to observe…

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The Mission CleanWater Race Series is hosting a trail run in the EcoPreserve on Saturday March 19, 2022. A COVID FRIENDLY RACE SERIES FOCUSED AROUND COMMUNITY, ADVENTURE, AND FUN The race series brings a unique experience of racing styles. 100% of race proceeds go towards MCW’s clean water efforts. To learn more about Mission CleanWater https://missioncleanwater.org/ A Kids Fun RUn, 5K & 10k are planned.  To register: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=91911    

Joe Barbieri, a Rutgers BS Ecology, Evolution & Natural Resources graduate and EcoPreserve volunteer installed a Monarch butterfly waystation in the small meadow near the entrance to the EcoPreserve. The official certified waystation number is: 30734.  Joe is in the process of removing various invasive plants that are overshadowing the milkweed plants that Monarchs depend on. He will reseed the waystation after a few hard frosts with native milkweed and native wildflowers (common milkweed, butterfly milkweed, New England aster, wild…

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Understanding the interactions between ecosystems and climate is key to predicting how ecosystems are responding, and will continue to respond, to a changing climate. Professors Mary Whelan and Ben Lintner of the Department of Environmental Sciences are introducing first year students in their Byrne seminar to some of the fundamental principles governing the complex interplay between ecosystems and climate. On Friday, September 17th, students in the course visited the Rutgers EcoPreserve to gain some firsthand exposure to a forest ecosystem….

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