Tag: rewilding

  • The First Signs of Spring

    The First Signs of Spring

    By: Alyssa DeStefano, Social Media Intern As the unpredictable swings of late winter begin to settle, we transition into the beauty ofspring in New Jersey, where we have the privilege of witnessing the powerful occurrences that begin to unfold. If you look closely, life begins to return in a variety of meaningful ways. The dull…

  • The Journey to Spicebush Tea

    The Journey to Spicebush Tea

    By: Jonathan Kocsis, Lead Intern Our project began with selecting a good, forgeable, in-season plant. Spicebush was initially on the table, but we hadn’t fully decided on it until several days after we first started considering our final decision. It was decided that I would forage for (and dry) the leaves, while my partner would…

  • Winter Wings of New Jersey 

    Winter Wings of New Jersey 

    By: Anna Bergen, Outreach & Engagement Intern New Jersey is known for its beaches and summer activities, however, in the winter, there are other outdoor activities. Although it may be cold this brings with it many migratory bird species that you can only see here during the winter months. New Jersey opens its shores to…

  • The View from 3rd Mountain: Self-Sufficiency & The Old Ways

    The View from 3rd Mountain: Self-Sufficiency & The Old Ways

    By: Derek Polzer, Rewild NJ Movement Member One of the great joys of living during the counterculture days of the 60’ & 70’ was the spirit of self-sufficiency, a “do-it-yourself” ethos! It showed up in our young lives in many ways. Our vehicles of choice were often Volkswagens; VW beetles, buses, square-backs, transports, even a…

  • Weapons of Mass Destruction

    Weapons of Mass Destruction

    By: Dare Euler, Rewild NJ Movement Member Weapons of Mass Destruction. What images come to mind? Bombed cities, twisted bodies, virus-stricken civilians, poisoned waters?  Take a drive. Check the roadsides. There you will see the detritus of a WMD we familiarly call the family car. In the past year I have seen the mangled remains…

  • Winter Woods

    Winter Woods

    By: Dare Euler, Rewild NJ Movement Member Leaves, those productive energy factories of spring and summer, lay crunchy on the ground at the mercy of blasts from northern winds. They tumble at the base of the trees they nurtured. White almost sepulchral limbs of sycamores claw at gray skies.  Yet in what at first glance…

  • The Fruits of My Garden 

    The Fruits of My Garden 

    By: Alex Mackay, Social Media Intern There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the fruits of your labor, or in my case, the plants of my garden. The idea of going to my yard and just picking the ingredients for my dinner has always been a goal of mine, and only recently have I been able…

  • Native American Heritage Month – “Not November Yet”

    Native American Heritage Month – “Not November Yet”

    By: Ty “Dancing Wolf” Ellis, Advisory Board Member November is known as Native American Heritage Month; and during this month, there is of course a high demand of presentations, lectures, teachings, performances, and correcting history of Indigenous People throughout all of Turtle Island. Let us start by saying that this is very appreciated, as our…

  • Consistent Walks in Local Ecosystems

    Consistent Walks in Local Ecosystems

    By: Amanda Tarrach, Outreach & Engagement Intern I find that reconnecting with nature through simple actions in local environments is one of the best ways to understand rewilding. When I slow down and take a walk through the woods, I am able to recognize the plants, animals, and ecosystem that exists around me, and further…

  • Episode 3: Empowerment, Justice, & Sovereignty in the Urban Space

    Episode 3: Empowerment, Justice, & Sovereignty in the Urban Space

    Shaneka Boucher President & Founder, Social Responsibility Through Me (SRTM) Check out this story & more on the Rewild NJ Podcast! Get notified for every new post. Subscribe Today! We are Bringing Rewilding to New Jersey. Get notified of every new post. Subscribe Today! Help to Rewild NJ. Join the Rewild NJ Movement today. Learn More…