new jersey wildlife

In the early 1900s, Barnegat Bay was laden with millions of oysters. Over time, the population dwindled due to over-harvesting, environmental changes and disease. Until fairly recently, the bay became

In 1983, Mercer County naturalist Joe Schmeltz began caring for an injured female mallard duck in a basement of the county jail in Trenton, New Jersey. At that time no

When you think of Cape May, you probably think of its iconic lighthouse, white sandy beaches, boardwalks and quaint Victorian homes. You may even think of the wide variety of