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MURPHY ADMINISTRATION LAUNCHES RESOURCE TO HELP TEACHERS INCORPORATE CLIMATE CHANGE INTO LESSON PLANS
First Lady Tammy Murphy and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette today kicked off Climate Week by announcing the release of the Summary of Climate Change in New Jersey, an important resource developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to help teachers throughout the state understand and incorporate climate science into their lesson plans. Climate Week runs from Sept. 17 through Sept. 24, providing an opportunity for the public to learn about the impacts of climate change and actions that can be taken to become more resilient.
With the New Jersey Board of Education’s adoption of the 2020 New Jersey Student Learning Standards, New Jersey became the first state in the nation to include climate change across content areas from kindergarten through high school. These standards are designed to prepare students to understand how and why climate change happens, the impact it has on our local and global communities, and to act in informed and sustainable ways. Educators may download the summary at the DEP’s State Education Environmental Directory (SEEDS) website.
With the New Jersey Board of Education’s adoption of the 2020 New Jersey Student Learning Standards, New Jersey became the first state in the nation to include climate change across content areas from kindergarten through high school. These standards are designed to prepare students to understand how and why climate change happens, the impact it has on our local and global communities, and to act in informed and sustainable ways. Educators may download the summary at the DEP’s State Education Environmental Directory (SEEDS) website.
Sourland Conservancy Presents:
Talk of the Sourlands
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Titusville Presbyterian Church, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm*
Admission is free, but registration is required. Donations are always greatly appreciated. Sign up for our eNewsletter at www.sourland.org to receive information and registration for all SC events. *unless stated otherwise |
Sketching the Sourlands (Thursday, September 14, 2023): Join Barbara DiLorenzo for a presentation on how to select a subject to draw while out of doors. Bring a pencil and a sketch pad to draw along with Barbara as she describes and shows you how to look at your subject, be it a rock formation, a seed pod, or moss, and select the details to focus on. Titusville Presbyterian Church Registration: tinyurl.com/Sketching-the-Sourlands
Deer Management in the Sourlands (Thursday, October 12, 2023): Join us to learn about the Duke Farms Deer Management Program, one of the most successful DMP’s in the state, its inception, methodologies, and quantifiable results. Prior to 2004, exceedingly high resident deer herd densities on the Duke Farms property resulted in severe ecological degradation, native plant extirpation and a dramatic loss of biodiversity. Over the last two decades Duke Farms has implemented a strategic, aggressive and consistently applied combination of deer management strategies which has resulted in a prolific rebound of native plant communities and overall ecosystem health. Duke Farms.
Falcons: Masters of the Skies (Saturday, November 18, 2023): Join us as Gregory introduces you to our local birds of prey and to falconry, the sport of Kings. This program is followed by a free flight demo with the birds. Time is always allotted for a Q&A session at the end of the presentation, as well as a photo opportunity with the birds. New Hope, PA.
Poetry of the Sourlands (Thursday, January 11, 2024): Poet Jane McKinley reads from her sequence of poems inspired by walks in the Hunterdon County Sourland Mountain Preserve. The sequence covers a single year, beginning the day before Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey. The poems are rooted in trees and boulders and depict the Sourland landscape through the seasons. Titusville Presbyterian Church.
The African American's Deep Connection to the Land: Stewardship, and Conflict (Thursday, February 8): Back by popular demand, Donnetta Johnson will share an insightful look at farming and land ownership traditions of the African American community in the Sourlands. Donnetta has served as Executive Director of the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum on Hollow Road in Skillman since 2021. Titusville Presbyterian Church.
Princeton Folk Music Society - Fall 2023 Season
50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ
Tickets: $25 nonmembers, $20 members, $10 students, $5 children.
Doors open at 7:30 pm Shows begin at 8:00 pm
Ample free parking
Tickets: $25 nonmembers, $20 members, $10 students, $5 children.
Doors open at 7:30 pm Shows begin at 8:00 pm
Ample free parking
September 15th – Castlebay
Castlebay musically weaves together the heritage of New England and the Celtic lands. In concert Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee perform poignant ballads interspersed with joyous dance tunes played on Celtic harp, guitar, fiddle and tin whistle. Lane is a fine vocalist whose voice has been compared with Loreena McKennitt, Jean Redpath and Judy Collins. Gosbee sings and plays classical and 12-string guitar, viola, fiddle, and Irish flute and tin whistle and enjoys experimenting with both traditional and ethnic instruments.
Castlebay musically weaves together the heritage of New England and the Celtic lands. In concert Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee perform poignant ballads interspersed with joyous dance tunes played on Celtic harp, guitar, fiddle and tin whistle. Lane is a fine vocalist whose voice has been compared with Loreena McKennitt, Jean Redpath and Judy Collins. Gosbee sings and plays classical and 12-string guitar, viola, fiddle, and Irish flute and tin whistle and enjoys experimenting with both traditional and ethnic instruments.
October 20th – Tret Fure
Tret launched her career in the early 1970s as a soprano in the style of Judy Collins. She opened for many well-known acts, including Yes, Poco, Little Feat, the J. Geils Band, Black Oak Arkansas and Humble Pie. Fure’s songs address universal themes such as gender identity and peace while at the same time conveying the uniqueness of her personal experience. More contemporary folk than anything else, her music includes touches of Cajun music, bluegrass, folk pop and light Latin jazz pop. “After a long career in both mainstream and women's music, Tret Fure has evolved a passionate, carefully modulated brand of folk-rock that's a testament to her devotion to the craft of songwriting.” – Tom Laskin
Tret launched her career in the early 1970s as a soprano in the style of Judy Collins. She opened for many well-known acts, including Yes, Poco, Little Feat, the J. Geils Band, Black Oak Arkansas and Humble Pie. Fure’s songs address universal themes such as gender identity and peace while at the same time conveying the uniqueness of her personal experience. More contemporary folk than anything else, her music includes touches of Cajun music, bluegrass, folk pop and light Latin jazz pop. “After a long career in both mainstream and women's music, Tret Fure has evolved a passionate, carefully modulated brand of folk-rock that's a testament to her devotion to the craft of songwriting.” – Tom Laskin
November 17th – House of Hamill
House of Hamill, a dynamic trio of musicians, offers an evening of high energy upcycled indie Irish folk. Singer-songwriters and violinists, Rose Baldino (of Burning Bridget Cleary) and Brian Buchanan (of Enter the Haggis) and bassist and mandolinist Caroline Browning (of Enter the Haggis) blend traditional Irish folk music with modern style. Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies to traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note.
House of Hamill, a dynamic trio of musicians, offers an evening of high energy upcycled indie Irish folk. Singer-songwriters and violinists, Rose Baldino (of Burning Bridget Cleary) and Brian Buchanan (of Enter the Haggis) and bassist and mandolinist Caroline Browning (of Enter the Haggis) blend traditional Irish folk music with modern style. Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies to traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note.
December 15th – Jeff Warner
Jeff is among the nation’s foremost performer/interpreters of traditional music. His songs connect 21st century audiences with the everyday lives and artistry of 19th century Americans, bringing us "the latest news from the distant past." He grew up listening to the songs and stories of the traditional singers that his parents, folk song collectors Frank and Anne Warner, met during their collecting trips through rural America. He accompanied them on their later field trips and is the editor of his mother’s book, Traditional American Folk Songs from the Anne and Frank Warner Collection. He plays concertina, banjo, guitar, and several “pocket” instruments, including bones and spoons. “Providing more than just rich entertainment, Jeff will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the land you live in.” – Caffè Lena, Saratoga, NY
Jeff is among the nation’s foremost performer/interpreters of traditional music. His songs connect 21st century audiences with the everyday lives and artistry of 19th century Americans, bringing us "the latest news from the distant past." He grew up listening to the songs and stories of the traditional singers that his parents, folk song collectors Frank and Anne Warner, met during their collecting trips through rural America. He accompanied them on their later field trips and is the editor of his mother’s book, Traditional American Folk Songs from the Anne and Frank Warner Collection. He plays concertina, banjo, guitar, and several “pocket” instruments, including bones and spoons. “Providing more than just rich entertainment, Jeff will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the land you live in.” – Caffè Lena, Saratoga, NY