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Upcoming Programs
Ticks, Disease and Prevention Virtual Lunch and Learn
Warren County is a hotspot for tick activity! The prevention of tick bites can help prevent tick borne disease, such as Lyme’s Disease. Join us on your lunch break to learn about ticks in NJ, from the experts. Dina Fonesca and Emily Fontaine, of the Rutgers Center for Vector Biology, will be presenting and sharing the data they have been collecting. There is no registration fee, but please register in advance, by 6/18/25. For questions, call or email 908-475-6507 or lwaclawski@co.warren.nj.us
- Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
- Time: 12:00-12:45 p.m.
- Location: Virtual on Zoom
Invasive Weeds in NJ Zoom
Grab your lunch and join Lynn Waclawski, Horticulture Program Assistant with the RCE of Warren County, for a presentation on invasive plants in NJ. Learn about what makes a species invasive, as well as how to identify and manage common species in our region. This is a free presentation, but please pre-register here: https://tinyurl.com/mptxwmc8
- Monday, August 11, 2025
- 12-1:30 p.m.
- Location: Virtual on Zoom
Pest and Disease in the Vegetable Garden
Is your garden looking sick this year, or are you looking for tips on how to keep it healthy? Join us for an in-person presentation with Lynn Waclawski, Horticulture Program Assistant, to learn about how to prevent and manage pests and disease in the vegetable garden.
This is a free event, however pre-registration is required. Click on the link to register: https://tinyurl.com/4wwz4j5j .
Parking and entrance are in the rear, lower level parking lot of the building.
Hope to see you there! For questions, call or email 908-475-6507 or lwaclawski@co.warren.nj.us
- Date: Monday, July 14 , 2025
- Time: 6:30p.m.- 7:30p.m.
- Location: Wayne Dumont Admin. Bldg., 165 CR-519 S, Suite 102, in Belvidere, NJ
Invasive Weed ID Walk
Trying to figure out which plants are invasive growing around your home grounds and garden? Join Horticulture Program Assistant, Lynn Waclawski to learn how to to identify several common invasive weeds in the area and why removing/preventing them is a good idea.
This walk will be on the Paulinskill Trail, in Blairstown, NJ, meeting in the leftmost parking lot upon entering the Footbridge Park entrance. The walk will be approximately 1 mile and take approximately 45 minutes.
This is a free event, however please pre-register to receive additional information and communications in case of any changes. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yr7t7ty8
Rain date: In the event of heavy rains or thunderstorms, 7/22/25 at 10:00 a.m. For questions, call or email 908-475-6507 or lwaclawski@co.warren.nj.us
- Time: 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.
- Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
- Location: 1 Footbridge Lane, Blairstown, NJ
Community Ag Day with Rutgers Cooperative Extension
A growing family event promoting agriculture & history in Warren County NJ. Join us for educational workshops, a plant swap, animals, pumpkin painting, food, music and more. Free admission & free parking!
- Date: October 4, 2025
- Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Location: Van Nest-Hoff Vannatta Farm, 3026 Belvidere Road Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Rutgers Environmental Steward Program 2025
A Rutgers Environmental Steward is a volunteer that is trained in the important environmental issues affecting New Jersey and works to help solve local environmental problems. No previous experience needed, you simply need a passion for the environment and a desire to help solve local environmental problems.
- Weekly classes taught by leading researchers from Rutgers, government, and the nonprofit sector. Tuesdays 5:30-8:30 p.m. Approximately 11 online and 5 in-person sessions running January-May.
- Field trips to environmentally significant sites are included.
- Topics include, but are not limited to climate change, solid waste, recycling, soil health, alternative energy, water quality, habitat conservation, pollinator protection, and environmental policy.
- Complete a 60-hour project in your community to become certified.
- Program fee– $325- early bird discount of $25 when registered before 12/31/25, scholarships available!
- Registration opens in October! To register or learn more visit: envirostewards.rutgers.edu
