April News & Events

• Monitoring Season Getting Underway

• Preserving a Future for Agriculture 

• MCF Land Stewards Make a Major Impact

• Make Every Day Earth Day

• April is New Jersey Native Plants Month!

• And More!

February News & Events

• Additional Funding Awarded for REPI Land Preservation Projects

• The Samaha’s Farm Story: Preserving Local Farms to Improve Our Way of Life

• Scudder Preserve Updates

• What’s Happening with Our Collaborative Park Development Projects?

• Calling All Educators: Free K-12 Teacher Professional Development

• And More!

December News & Events

• Happy Holidays from the MCF Staff!

• 22 Acres Added to Freneau Woods Park!

• MCF Receives Monmouth County Planning Award!

• What is a Land Trust?

• Meet Our Forester: Erica Muller of Heartwood Ecological Consulting

• City of Long Branch Receives Sustainability NJ Award

• And More!

October News & Events

• Middletown Township and MCF Partner to Create Public Open Space in North Middletown

• The Case for Land Preservation as a Hurricane Defense

• THE LATEST AT SCUDDER PRESERVE

• New Gardens at Jackson Woods

• Rare Roseate Spoonbill Sighting along Henry Hudson Trail!

• MCF Welcomes New Director of Educational Outreach

  And More!

MCF’s HOT Summer News 👓

• Vote Yes for Open Space!

• New Jersey Resources Announces $500,000 Funding Commitment to Restore and Transform Scudder Preserve 

• What Are Trade Lands? Why Are They Good for Conservation?

• New Open Space in Fair Haven

• Did You Know? It’s the Summer of CHANJ! -

• MCF Takes Part in Inaugural Wall Township Green Fair

And More!

June News & Events

• MCF Begins New Chapter as Landowner of the Scudder Preserve

• Details of Recently Preserved Overbrook Farm

• Intimate Wine-Tasting Celebration Hosted by the Taffins

• MCF Awarded $500,000 EPA Grant to Revitalize Contaminated Sites in Red Bank

• Rare Bird Sighting at Jackson Woods Park

And More!

April News & Events

• A Closer Look at 20 Acres Preserved in Howell – MCF’s Pilot Project with the US Navy

• Happy Anniversary MCF Land Stewards!

• For Monmouth for Our Future: A Preservation Campaign for MCF

• Daffodils & Volunteers at Jackson Woods Park

• Transforming Red Bank’s Former Landfill

• MCF at the New Jersey Land Trust Summit

• Resilience Action and Planning in Support of Naval Weapons Station Earle

  And More!

February News & Events

• 255 Acres Bordering Naval Weapons Station Earle Permanently Protected through Public-Private Partnership

• Surprise Bequest Makes a Powerful Impact

• Coming Soon to Sergeant George Ashby Memorial

• New Amenities and Plans at Shrewsbury Riverfront Park

• Volunteers Wrangle Weeds at Jackson Woods Park

• Huge Turnout for Dr. Doug Tallamy Lecture at Monmouth University

• Join MCF at the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

• MCF is Hiring!

December News & Events

• 3 Projects Totaling 255.5 Acres Just Preserved in Monmouth County!!

• Preserved Stivala Farm in Colts Neck Welcomes Baby Alpaca!

• NJ Corporate Business Tax Surcharge which Benefits Environmental Programs is Set to Expire 

• Memorial to Judith Stanley Coleman Dedicated at Swimming River Park

• Sea Girt Conservancy Receives another Award for Pollinator Garden Project

• Mrs. USA Earth & Son, MCF Earth Day 2023 Art Contest Sustainable Tote Bags Are Here!

• Holiday Style Luncheon & Shopping Spree Recap

• Join MCF for a Lecture by Best-Selling Author Dr. Doug Tallamy
  
  
  

October News & Events

• 122 Acres Preserved as Addition to Millstone Park

• NJ’s Farmland Preservation Program Reaches Historic Milestone: 250,000 Acres Preserved & 40th Anniversary

• All This Rain and the Role of Land Preservation in Flooding Mitigation

• Special Visitor at Fisherman’s Cove in Manasquan 

• Sculpture Dedicated at Jackson Woods Park in Long Branch

…and more!

July News & Events

• LAND PRESERVATION NEWS!

• Property Highlight: Historic Portland Place 

• Climate change is increasing wildfire risk in New Jersey

• PARK DEVELOPMENT UPDATES

• Mrs. USA Earth & Son, MCF Earth Day 2023 Art Contest Winners Announced

• MCF OPERATIONS HIGHLIGHTS

• …and More!

May News & Events

• LAND PRESERVATION NEWS!

• A Preservation Story: Mosley Family Triple L Farms 

• Partnership with US Navy Driving Significant Farmland and Habitat Preservation

• PARK DEVELOPMENT UPDATES

• Additional Grant Secured for Pollinator Garden at Edgemere Park

• Steps Forward for Red Bank’s Future Sunset Park

• Volunteer Efforts Continue to Enhance Jackson Woods Park

• …and More!

March News & Events

• MCF Applauds Farmland Preservation in Howell and Colts Neck

• Kudos to Ocean Township on its Future Park!

• Spring for Conservation Family Day

• Farewell to Amazon Smile

January News & Events

• 2022 Year In Review

• MCF Receives FirstEnergy Foundation Grant

• Friends of Jackson Woods Honored by County

• Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Ten Reasons you Shouldn’t Feed Wildlife this Winter

• Winter Park Scavenger Hunt for the Kids

  …and More!

December News & Events

• “Yellowstone” Dutton Family Employs a Surprising Tactic to Save their Ranch

• Holiday Style Luncheon and Shopping Spree Delights Guests

• Surprise Bequest Makes a Powerful Impact

• MCF Applauds Farmland Preservation in Marlboro and Freehold Townships

• Christmas Trees: Real Are Best for the Environment!

• MCF Gifts for the Holidays!

November News & Events

• Citizens Transform Long-Neglected Green Space into Community Park with MCF’s Help

• MCF Trustee Honored for Impact on Business in New Jersey

• Season of Thanks

• Register Now for the Holiday Style Luncheon and Shopping Spree: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

• Brewed and Distilled in Monmouth

• Did You Know You Can Use your IRA to Support MCF?

• In case you missed it: The Case for Land Preservation Ten Years After Superstorm Sandy

October News & Events

• Art and Generational Farming Support Long-Term Land Preservation

• Securing a Sustainable Future

• Holiday Style Luncheon and Shopping Spree!

• Fall for Conservation Cocktail Party a Great Success!

• Get out and Enjoy our Region’s Agritourism!

September News & Events

• Howell Township Acquires Addition to Deerwood Park

• Surprise Bequest Makes a Powerful Impact

• Grant Award for Art Installation: Seeking Artists!

• Fall for Conservation Live Auction Preview!

• Meet our Hosts! Robin & John Klein Host Fall for Conservation 2022

• Partner Spotlight: OceanFirst Bank

• Get Out and Enjoy Our Parks!

August News & Events

• Gloria and Len Nilson Honored for Contributions to MCF and our Community

• Join Us for the Fall for Conservation Cocktail Party

• Acquistion News

• Beloved Monarch Butterflies Declared Endangered

• Fitness Events Raise Funds for MCF!

• Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

July News & Events

• Run or walk with MCF’s SummerRun for Conservation

• A Couple’s Dream Leads to Preservation

• The Ride for Jackson Woods is Underway!

• Save The Dates!

June News & Events

• Memorial Day Ceremony at Cedar View Cemetery

• Swimming River Park Coming to Fruition

• Take a Seat at Shrewsbury Riverfront Park

• Support the Ride for Jackson Woods!

• Anonymous Gift Enables Pollinator Garden at Edgemere Park

• Welcome Erik Yngstrom as MCF Trustee

  And More!

May News & Events

• Spring for Conservation Update

• BeWarehouses

• "BAG IT"

• Welcome to Karen Keene

February News & Events

• Winter Wildlife Survival

• 2021 Annual Report

• Preview of Spring For Conservation 2022

• New Trustees in Focus

December News & Events

• Farming for a Sustainable Future

• In-person Holiday Style Luncheon & Shopping Spree returns!

• Nilson Legacy Society

• Annual Appeal/Giving Tuesday (renamed this year as “Giving Threesday”) Update:

• Amanda is ‘Movin’ On’

November News & Events

• Gratitude Walk November 26th

• Local Youth Transform Jackson Woods Park in Long Branch

• Land Acquisition Funds Announced

• Bench Dedication at Sea Bright's Newest Park

October New & Events

MONMOUTH CONSERVATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LARGEST GIFTS IN ITS HISTORY

September News & Events

• Meet Our New Trustees

• What should I do if I see a spotted lanternfly?

• The Battle for Wagner's Creek

August News & Events

• Forever Young - Meet Edgar Badan!

• Help Us Keep the West Side of Red Bank Clean!

• On the Book Shelf: The Hidden Life of Trees

It's a Great Day for Conservation! July News & Events

• Meet a New Leader in Conservation - Diane Anthony

• Summer Run for Conservation Sure to Be a Great Evening!

• Record Tick Season - Stay Protected

June News and Upcoming Events

• Preserving Land around Naval Weapons Station Earle

• Spring for Conservation Photo Gallery

• Tiny Urban Forests Fight Climate Change

• Look - Don't Touch Baby Wildlife!

May News and Upcoming Events

• Remembering George’s Legacy

• New Garden Addresses Needs of Two Populations in Crisis - Butterflies & Students

• The Perfect Country Drive

April News and Upcoming Events

• 35 Woodland Acres Preserved!

• Earth Day Challenge Open to Teachers and Students

• Join us for a Free Earth Day Walk

March News and Upcoming Events

• MCF Is Following the Redevelopment Proposal at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook

• Winter Is When We Need Nature Most

• STEAM Activity for the Kids!

• Five Ways to Help the Climate With Your Garden

February News and Upcoming Events

• MCF Remembers Trustee and Friend - Howard Aronson

• Allentown's Newest Park Honors African American History

• Local Farm Spotlight: Skeleton Hill Provisions

January News and Upcoming Events

• Why Neighborhood Parks Matter More than Ever & What MCF is Doing About it

• Great News! Park Expansion Permanently Protects More Land

• Connecting Farmers and Landowners

December News and Upcoming Events

• MCF and Howell Township Expand Bear Swamp Natural Area

• Big Changes Proposed at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook

• Holiday Style Shopping Opens Today!

• MCF Annual Report

November News and Upcoming Events

• MCF's Welcomes New Director of Development

• What Are Trade Lands?

• Holiday Style Shopping Spree Goes Virtual!

• Homeschooling? We Can Help

October News and Upcoming Events

• Land Preservation Approved by Howell Council

• Help Clean-Up Jackson Woods Park in Long Branch

• Help Shrewsbury Riverfront Park in Sea Bright

• Helping our Schools Adapt

September News and Upcoming Events

• Parks Help Us Cope with the Pandemic

• Good News for our Firefly Friends

• 5 Reasons to Love Trees

• Join us at the Drive-In Movie Night

Good News from MCF - August News and Upcoming Events

• Judge Sides with Neighbors for Waterfront Preservation

• The Great American Outdoors Act

• More Flooding Predicted in Shore Towns, but Land Preservation Can Help

• More Flooding Predicted in Shore Towns, but Land Preservation Can Help

Inspiring Wildlife, Top Nature Crafts & More July News from MCF

• New Jersey's Wildlife in the Time of COVID-19

• Top 25 Nature Crafts

• Trustee Spotlight: Sickles Sets Date to Open New Store in Red Bank

• Unleash the Wild on Your Backyard

Good News About Climate Education, Pollinators, Recycling and More June News from MCF

• New Jersey Becomes First State to Incorporate Climate Change in K-12 Curriculum

• How to Protect Pollinators in Your Garden

• Recycling in New Jersey: A Conversation with MCF Trustee & Bayshore President and CEO, Valerie Montecalvo

• Global Carbon Emissions Have Dropped by 17%

A Scenic Drive, the Best Mother's Day Gifts and More -
May News from MCF

• The Perfect Gift for Mom this Mother's Day

• Why It's Never Been More Important to Garden!

• Calling All Teachers and Parents! Take Advantage of our Virtual Learning Resources

• Let's Go for a Drive!

Top Nature News & Ideas for April

• Mother Nature's Rebound: Air, Water & Climate

• Sea Bright Makes Progress on their New Riverfront Park

• Nature Rx Photo Contest

• Please Support Local Farms!

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb - March News

• Partner Spotlight: County Completes Milestone Preservation Project on Route 34 in Holmdel

• What We Can Learn about our Changing Climate from the Floating Gardens in Bangladesh

• Enjoy a Great Night Out and Help Support 18 Environmental Groups!

• Want to Be a Leader in Conservation in Your Community?

What's in Store for 2020

• MCF's Top Five Conservation Priorities in 2020

• 2019 Conservation Successes

Our Gift to You is a New Park, Green Holiday Ideas & Local Trees!

• New Waterfront Park along the Shark River

• Protect the Planet while You Shop this Holiday Season

• How to Choose a Wildlife Friendly Christmas Tree

Please Don't Overlook Our November News and Events

• Why Two Different Families Preserved Their Farms

• Meet Tamsin Smith, a Passionate Conservationist

• New Park Opens in Fair Haven

Farm Preserved and Other October News and Events

• 40 Acre Farm Preserved in Colts Neck

• Sustainable Gardens Program Winners Announced!

• Pretzels, Peregrines, and Open Space!

Bigger is Better for Parks! September News and Events

• Allaire State Park Expands by 190 Acres

• The Perfect September Day Trip!

• It's Not Too Late to Apply for the Tower Garden Program!

August News and Events

• Stay cool under the shade of a tree this August.

• Boxed Out – A Day in the Life of an Eastern Box Turtle

• You Can Make a Difference at Jackson Woods in Long Branch

• Calling All Teachers -Inspire Your Students about Sustainability!

Summer at the Jersey Shore!🌽🍉🍅 July News and Events

• How to Inspire a 12 Year Old

• What's All the Commotion at the Former Chris's Deli?

• Summer Nights "Gratitude" Walk on July 19th

• The Freshest Food You Can Buy

• Need Some Good Karma?

June is Open Space Month and Other News and Events

• Our Favorite Farms for the Freshest Food Around

• Land Conservation Named as Critical Factor in Slowing Climate Change

• Kids for Conservation Contest Winners!

• Do You Ever Dream of Owning a Farm?

• The Best Running Trails in Monmouth

May News and Events

• Good News for Farms in the Garden State

• Join Us May 10th for a Libation Celebration in Support of MCF!

• Become One with Nature at our Yoga Hike on May 5th

• A Day in the Life of an Eagle

• Private Tour of Central Park

March News and Events

• Igniting a Spark Today for Tomorrow's Conservation Leaders

• A Salute to Tom on His 90th Birthday

• Walk With Us on April 14th to Celebrate Earth Day

• Join Us May 5th For Hops & Grapes

• Save the Date for a Private Tour of Central Park

March News and Events

• The Best Plants for Pollinators

• Taking a Stand for Preservation

• New Jersey Land Rally on Friday April 12

• Earth Day Walk

• The Land and Water Conservation Fund Passes Senate and House

• Save the Date for a Private Tour of Central Park

Here's What's Happening - February News!

• Partner Spotlight: Cream Ridge Winery is Crazy about Preservation!

• Work at Swimming River Park, formerly Chris' Landing and Deli, Commences in the River Plaza Area

• Registration is Open for our Kids for Conservation Kindergarten Contest - Register Today!

• Good News for Preservation Funding Thanks to the Keep It Green Effort

• Land Trust Accreditation Renewal

Happy 2019! Here's What's Happening

• Nature's Architects Have a Permanent Home in Millstone

• Could Ice Skating & Fishing on the Navesink Be In Store For Us? Maybe

• Why Aren't There More Organic Farms?

• Top Three Easiest Climate Resolutions for the New Year!