Ecological Preserve – Page 19 – Rutgers University Ecological Preserve Located on Livingston Campus

Run for the Woods! May 10

April 28, 2014 RU Eco Preserve

Run for Woods! 5k run will be held on Saturday May 10 at 9am. This event is organized by the RU Ecology & Evolution Graduate Students Association. Proceeds go to the Livingston Eco Preserve for trail maintenance and habitat restoration. All are welcome and please invite your friends and family for a fun day! Snacks will be provided for all runners/walkers afterwards before the award ceremony. Prizes will be available for winners of each age group (male and female). Preregister…

Cross-country skiing in EcoPreserve

March 17, 2014 RU Eco Preserve

Out Enjoying the Winter Woods in EcoPreserve This winter’s heavy snows brought with it a great opportunity to enjoy the EcoPreserve’s trails on cross-country skis or by snowshoe. With its varied terrain and many trails, the EcoPreserve is one of the better places to cross-country ski in Central New Jersey. One memorable ski this winter had a pair of great-horned owls hooting a duet while a near full moon rose in the east.

Camera Trapping Documents Preserve Wildlife

December 17, 2013 RU Eco Preserve

Several students in the Principles of Natural Resource Management class conducted a month-long survey of wildlife using motion-activated digital cameras stationed at various locations in the RU EcoPreserve. The resulting images revealed an abundance of deer (Odocoileus virginianus), red fox (Vulpes vulpes), feral cats (Felis catus) and raccoon (Procyon lotor) throughout the Preserve. They also captured photos of a pair of coyotes (Canis latrans) at one of the camera stations (see photo above).

Deer Management Program

December 4, 2013 RU Eco Preserve

A deer damage management program that will take place within the Rutgers Ecological Preserve and nearby lands on Livingston Campus from December 21, 2013 to January 19, 2014. The intent is to reduce the overpopulation of deer in the EcoPreserve through a managed bow hunt. We would like you to be aware of the following: · The deer damage management program is coordinated by Rutgers natural resource and wildlife conservation professionals with the participation of the Rutgers University…