Save Mt. Holly's Historic Woods

10/05/2026

09/22/2026

Today, Sept. 22, marks the first day of fall, and New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites, along with the New Jersey Forest Service, are bringing you New Jersey’s annual fall foliage prediction map.

Use the map to help plan your fall foliage adventures throughout the Garden State. Keep in mind that this is only a prediction. On-the-ground conditions can change quickly and vary by location.

Peak fall foliage is expected during the following timeframes:
🍁 Early to mid-October: Bergen, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren
🍁 Mid-October: Burlington, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset, Union
🍁 Mid- to late October: Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem

Low-lying, wet areas of High Point State Park and Stokes State Forest have already started to see a change, with some vibrant fall colors beginning to appear.

Which of New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites is your favorite to visit in the fall?

Check back each Friday for an updated map featuring current, on-the-ground fall foliage reports from across the state.

06/16/2026

The Environmental Committee
needs people!
application link below

12/11/2025

We need trees, yet every day they’re senselessly removed. It’s death by a thousand cuts, and the cumulative impact is profound. We need a cultural shift.

Read more about the fate of our suburban and urban trees in the recent State We're In column by New Jersey Conservation Foundation Executive Director Alison Mitchell: https://www.njconservation.org/suburban-trees/

11/14/2025

11/12/2025

The Rancocas Nature Center staff was saddened to hear of the passing of one of our long-time volunteers, Louise Tompkins. Louise started volunteering with the nature center in the 1990's when it was a NJ Audubon Center. She continued to volunteer weekly in our bookstore into her 90's until 2020 when the center briefly shut down during COVID. Many of you may remember her wonderful smile, friendly and professional mannerisms, and her enthusiasm for birds. Rest in peace Louise and thank you for so many years of support, dedication, and friendship.
https://www.bradleystow.com/obituary/Louise-Thompkins

10/30/2025

Discover the growing Delaware River Heritage Trail in New Jersey! 🌁 🍃 Meet with community groups, planners, and municipal leaders to discuss the progress being made on local walking and biking trails, and then join a guided tour along the waterfront trails. 🌼 🐢 Admission is free! Register here >> https://give.bicyclecoalition.org/event/explore-the-delaware-river-heritage-trail/e730448

10/30/2025

Migratory bat sightings wanted!

In the fall, a few migratory bat species travel through NJ on the way to their winter destinations. They can be found roosting in random places along the way - clinging to window screens, exteriors of buildings, walls of parking garages - especially along the shore and in urban areas where forest is lacking. These bats are usually solitary and may rest in place for several days before continuing their journey. We are trying to learn more about that journey using public sightings and best-available technologies. You can help!

NJDEP Fish & Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) has a few ultra-lightweight transmitters to attach to bats this fall. The tags use a new detection technology that could unlock far more information and precision than ever possible before. The ENSP is specifically looking for Eastern Red Bats, Northern Hoary Bats, and Silver-haired Bats.

If you spot one of these bats roosting, please take a photo and email it with the bat’s location to [email protected]. Please do not disturb or touch any bats you find.

Pictured: Eastern Red Bat (photo by MacKenzie Hall/NJFW in Cumberland); Northern Hoary Bat (photo by M. Wright in Avalon); Silver-haired Bat (photo by K. Perrotta in Newark)

As always, we welcome sightings of any bat species in NJ at any time of year, as long as a close enough photo is provided so that we can identify the species. Please share sightings using our NJ Wildlife Tracker form: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/ae6c1dbdacd94562a25785433f612750. If you don't know the species, select "Other."

Learn more about bats in New Jersey: https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/conservation/bat-conservation/

10/30/2025

It's Fall, time for Mount Holly NJ to plant Daffodil Bulbs!!! Plant bulbs now and witness the splendor of vibrant flowers blooming throughout our town. Don't mow over or cut leaves off until they turn brown, allowing the bulb to harness its energy and bloom magnificently each year 😊.