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"Treat the earth well:  it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.  We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children."

Ancient Native American Proverb 

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Updated: 11/6/2009

This is YOUR Earth. Make every day

EARTH DAY!

  1. BulletJoin a nature or environmental group.

  2. BulletPlant a tree.

  3. BulletClean up a stream or field.

  4. BulletWatch birds or butterflies or dragonflies.

  5. BulletTake pictures of flowers, trees and blossoms.

  6. BulletGo on a hike.

  7. BulletTake a child with you when you explore something or somewhere new.

  8. BulletLearn about global warming and how it affects us in New Jersey.

  9. BulletCelebrate the rain or snow.

  10. BulletLearn about wildflowers or butterflies.

  11. BulletLove the change of seasons.

  12. BulletDo something!

  13. BulletLearn something new about nature.

  14. BulletTeach children about nature.

  15. BulletMAKE everyday EARTH DAY!


This is the only Earth we have. There are NO spare parts or warranties…anywhere.

JOIN THE FRIENDS! ------- PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS! Help us bring nature and science to you and your family throughout the year. We need your support now! For all of you who have enjoyed the Annual Salamander Migration, Moth Nights, Butterfly Walks and more, please help us to make more programs like these available to you. With your support, we will expand the range of our programs significantly. Thanks, Your FRIENDS Click here to join —————— PLEASE HELP us to continue and to expand our programs. mailto:rwolfert@comcast.net?subject=Join%20the%20Friendsmailto:rwolfert@comcast.net?subject=Join%20the%20Friendsshapeimage_4_link_0shapeimage_4_link_1
Nature Notes News - UPDATED November 23, 2009 7:08 PM Each NEWS posting below contains one or more active links. Click on the link(s) for the full story.  = Audio File. Listen to the report.  = Video File. Watch the report. News for Monday, November 23rd, 2009 Recommit to recycling! ENN Oil contaminated water cleaned with tiny bubbles ENN (Apologies to Don Ho.) Warning about some chemicals used in plastics! Science Daily Electric cars facing some roadblocks Wired Margaret Thatcher and Lyndon Johnson were right (about global warming) ENN News for Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 Conservation plan for reefs goes awry NPR  ‘Personalized’ solar energy Science Daily Asian Carp ready in invade U.S. Great Lakes, ENN while scientists urge “Don’t give up” with efforts to stop them. NPR  What’s killing our oceans? WE ARE, and we have all the weapons to do so. ENN Fighting climate change by trying to controlling the world’s population. Yahoo California requiring more energy efficient TVs. Are we next? Yahoo Global warming??? Hong Kong has coldest November in 120 years Earthtimes The Dutch pass a ‘Driving Tax’. What will the U.S. do? ENN What’s the greatest obstacle to fixing the climate bill mess? U.S. AGRICULTURE ENN Melting polar ice dilutes seawater and changes the environment ENN U.N. Tropical Forest Plan may threaten species. (It’s not easy, is it?) ENN Lowering tuna catch limit not severe enough NPR  Electric car coalition created by top execs NPR  Economy causes U.S. to lose interest in green initiatives. ENN News for Saturday, November 14th, 2009 Sent in by Dominick Petrellese: a U-Tube video of 300,000 birds swarming. Amazing! Electric cars and acceptance in the marketplace. ENN Here is a gorgeous new image of the Earth…our big blue marble of a planet. Brazilian deforestation seen largest drop in 20 years. Yahoo Greenland ice melting faster and faster. ENN News for Thursday, November 12th, 2009 North American governments agree to protect wilderness ENN Recovered from DDT, Brown Pelicans removed from endangered list ENN October the 3rd coolest recorded. (Global Warming is really “climate change”) ENN The world’s newest ocean may be forming in Ethiopia NPR  Demand for Tuna could wipe out the Albatross ENN Why is Congressman Rush Holt on the Front Page? You’ll know soon why this page is (still) being worked on. (Sorry for the delay. Many tasks precede this…like creating new pages. I’ll get there yet.)http://livepage.apple.com/http://www.enn.com/pollution/article/40713http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091116085040.htmhttp://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/11/mini-e-field-test/http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/40662http://livepage.apple.com/http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091104122522.htmhttp://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/40739http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624300&ft=1&f=1025http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/40732http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091118/ap_on_sc/climate_population_growthhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091119/ap_on_bi_ge/us_california_tv_energyhttp://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/295356,hong-kong-shivers-in-coldest-november-in-more-than-120-years.htmlhttp://www.enn.com/lifestyle/article/40724http://www.enn.com/lifestyle/article/40724http://www.enn.com/ecosystems/article/40734http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/40715http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120462634&ft=1&f=1025http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120478052&ft=1&f=1025http://www.enn.com/business/article/40716http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81wFZavdhPU&feature=player_embeddedhttp://www.enn.com/energy/article/40701http://livepage.apple.com/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091112/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_brazil_amazonhttp://www.enn.com/ecosystems/article/40702http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/40691http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/40697http://www.enn.com/agriculture/article/40690http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120220307&ft=1&f=1025http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/40684shapeimage_5_link_0shapeimage_5_link_1shapeimage_5_link_2shapeimage_5_link_3shapeimage_5_link_4shapeimage_5_link_5shapeimage_5_link_6shapeimage_5_link_7shapeimage_5_link_8shapeimage_5_link_9shapeimage_5_link_10shapeimage_5_link_11shapeimage_5_link_12shapeimage_5_link_13shapeimage_5_link_14shapeimage_5_link_15shapeimage_5_link_16shapeimage_5_link_17shapeimage_5_link_18shapeimage_5_link_19shapeimage_5_link_20shapeimage_5_link_21shapeimage_5_link_22shapeimage_5_link_23shapeimage_5_link_24shapeimage_5_link_25shapeimage_5_link_26shapeimage_5_link_27shapeimage_5_link_28shapeimage_5_link_29

Above is a nearly fully functional Google map to help you navigate to any of the wonderful and exciting places mentioned on this website.


Our Google map is currently centered on the Salamander Migration Area in East Brunswick. Move it as you would any Google map or CLICK on the word “Google” on the lower left corner of the frame to go to a full-page, fully functional version of the map.

Please also click below to see our related sites:

ebcommunitygarden.webs.com,




the East Brunswick Community Garden Google site.


and Dave’s…

Bug Addiction blog.

From the Sierra Club's "The Green Life"


Daily tip(s) for the day:

It's fall and that means new TV shows and nonstop sports action. But while you watch, your carbon footprint continues to grow. This week's tips are about how to green your TV habits.

Tip #3: Proper Disposal

When it comes time to part ways with your TV (whether for moral or mechanical reasons), avoid contributing to the ever-growing pile of e-waste by finding a local recycler. E-cycling can prevent toxic substances like lead from polluting landfills and allows for the reuse of materials (also check out Sony's Take Back Recycling Program). If your TV still functions, you can sell, trade, or donate it.





Click here to receive these tips directly from the Sierra Club, daily.

Nature Notes INDEX

FRONT PAGE

  BIRDS & BIRDING

  BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS

  -  Moth Page

  COMMUNITY GARDEN

  EDITORIAL PAGE

  ENVIRONMENT

  EVENTS & TRIPS

  FRIENDS

  GREEN PAGE

  ODDS & ENDS

  SALAMANDER PAGE

  SCRAPBOOK

  SIGHTINGS & REPORTS

  SKY & SPACE

  TRAVEL SECTION

  WEATHER

THE BACK PAGE

 


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Seasonal weather ahead, with a bit more sun than rain. Enjoy it. November has been very kind to us. Only one frost…so far. That’s unusual.


Rich


 
For much more comprehensive weather coverage, click here to go to the Weather Page. Weather.htmlWeather.htmlshapeimage_11_link_0shapeimage_11_link_1

   Updated, Sunday, November 22, 2009

East Brunswick, NJ                                  Key West, FL                                      Anchorage, AK

These are for reference…and fun! Click on them for full forecasts. Now where would you like to be?

Both maps (above) are live and close to real-time in appearance. Click on either map for a much larger view.

  1. 1. Sierra Club Pressroom: In the News

  2. 2. National Audubon Society:

  3. •Birds & Science - Global Warming

  4. •Issues & Action - Newswire

  5. 3. Friends of the Earth: Main page: News

  6. 4. ScienceDaily: News All types of science

  7. 5. Yahoo! GREEN: Main Page

  8. 6. Science Friday:Science made easy

  9. 7. Science News Online: One of the best!

  10. 8. The Discovery Channel website

  11. 9. Environmental News Network ENN

  12. 10.* CNN - Planet in Peril

  13. 11.NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day

  14. 12.NATURE - Incl. full length programs & videos.

  1. 13.National Wildlife Federation: Global Warming - Wildlife

  2. 14.National Resource Defense Council: News  - Nature’s Voice - Issues

  3. 15. eNature: Main page

  4. 16. National Geographic: News

  5. 17. CBS News: SciTech

  6. 18. CNN Solutions: Environmental ideas

  7. 19. The Science Channel website

  8. 20. Tonight’s Sky EarthSky.org great site!

  9. 21. National Geographic.com - Simply the best!

  10. 22. www.WildNewJersey.tv Excellent and diverse regional resource.

Eagle Scout project (led by Suneel…striped blue shirt) to construct a shed at the Community Garden. The shed will be used for common gardening tools as well as whatever equipment we collect to help our 100+ gardeners.

Fisherman and foliage seen at Ken Lockwood Gorge, during our last trip.

Want to know where to ski? Click here for conditions!http://www.weather.com/activities/recreation/ski/