Come out and celebrate National Trails Day at the RU EcoPreserve. Faculty director, Rick Lathrop, will lead a free hike on the Blue Trail along the Buell Brook Ravine. We’ll explore some of the natural and cultural history and do some trash pick-up on the way. Meet at 10 am at EcoPreserve parking Lot Road 3. Bring water and insect repellant. For more information on National Trails Day. Find An Event
Bird feeder station installed near Trailhead kiosk
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…
Mission CleanWater Race Series comes to EcoPreserve March 19
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
Monarch Waystation Installed
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…