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Planning Fellow: Jake Gerardi
In 2021, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey introduced two full-year planning fellowships to individuals with an undergraduate or...
Kate Munning
Jan 29, 20241 min read


Van Trat Named 2023 Richard M. Sargent Intern
Training future environmental leaders is an integral part of our work. We pride ourselves on offering a meaningful, active experience...
Kate Munning
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Our 500th Project!
Last month we added 21 acres to Yards Creek Preserve in Blairstown, which means we’re now protecting and restoring a total of 322 acres...
Kate Munning
Nov 6, 20233 min read


2023 Scholarship Winners Shine
The winners are in! We are extremely proud to showcase the five NJ students who have been awarded TLCNJ's 2023 scholarships, each of whom...
Kate Munning
Aug 17, 20233 min read


2023 Planning Fellow: Laurie Ferreras
Say hello to our new planning fellow, Laurie Ferreras! Laurie graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor's in ecology, evolution,...
Kate Munning
Aug 10, 20231 min read


2023 Planning Fellow: Tanvi Sule
Say hello to Tanvi, our new planning fellow! Tanvi earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and a master’s degree in environmental...
Kate Munning
Jun 15, 20231 min read


These projects need your help!
Nature teaches us that there is sustainability in diversity. A healthy ecosystem contains a wide array of plants and animals working in...
Kate Munning
Jun 1, 20232 min read


South Branch Preserve Named One of NJ's "Great Places"
We are very excited to share that South Branch Preserve in Mt. Olive Township has been selected by the New Jersey American Planning...
Kate Munning
May 19, 20231 min read


Ramapo Nation Reclaims Split Rock Mountain
It's been a long time coming, but today we celebrate! The Ramapo Munsee Land Alliance (RMLA), the Ramapo Munsee Lunaape Nation , and The...
Kate Munning
Mar 21, 20234 min read


Environmental Scholarships Available Now!
A re you a college undergraduate or graduate student from New Jersey studying environmental science or a related environmental field?...
Kate Munning
Jan 26, 20232 min read


South Branch Preserve Named One of NJ's "Great Places"
We are very excited to share that South Branch Preserve in Mt. Olive Township has been selected by the New Jersey American Planning...
Kate Munning
Dec 8, 20221 min read


2022 Planning Fellow: Will Parker
Let's give a big, warm welcome to planning fellow Will Parker! Last year, TLCNJ introduced two new full-year planning fellowships to...
Kate Munning
Nov 2, 20221 min read


We're Celebrating a Big Win!
Thank you for your extraordinary support for our End of Fiscal Year Campaign! We were able to raise $82,681 for our most urgent projects,...
Kate Munning
Oct 26, 20222 min read


Our Warrior Sandy
Sandy Urgo, our VP of Land Preservation and Stewardship, recently marked 20 years with TLCNJ. Her indomitable spirit and depth of...
Kate Munning
Oct 7, 20222 min read


TLCNJ Wins State Planning Award
TLCNJ has been awarded the 2022 New Jersey Planning Official Achievement in Planning Award by the New Jersey State Agriculture...
Kate Munning
Oct 3, 20221 min read


2022 Scholarship Winner: Dorothy Helmken
Today we're featuring our fifth and final scholarship winner of 2022! Dorothy Helmken is getting a master’s degree from Drew University...
Kate Munning
Sep 7, 20221 min read


2022 Scholarship Winner: Sara Haas
We’re continuing our series on the FIVE scholarship awards that TLCNJ gave out this year. Congratulations to Sara Haas from West Windsor!...
Kate Munning
Aug 24, 20221 min read


2022 Scholarship Winner: Sumbel Yaqoob
We are thrilled to continue featuring the winners of TLCNJ’s 2022 scholarships! This year we were able to give FIVE awards out to some...
Kate Munning
Aug 8, 20221 min read


How One Family Created a Legacy of Conservation in NJ
Two hikers-in-training enjoy the memorial stone bench Bud Schwartz's family had installed at South Branch Preserve. Campgaw Farm is a...
Kate Munning
Aug 2, 20223 min read


2022 Planning Fellow: Sarah Howe
Let's give a big, warm welcome to new planning fellow Sara Howe! Last year, TLCNJ introduced two new full-year planning fellowships to...
Kate Munning
Jul 18, 20221 min read
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