The Watershed Institute

06/01/2026

The Watershed Institute has been selected as a nonprofit partner in the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program. Throughout June, when you purchase a reusable Community Bag for $2.50 at the Stop & Shop located at:

800 F Denow Road, Pennington,

$1 will be donated to The Watershed Institute.

To make the most of this opportunity, we strongly encourage you to share this news with your friends and family. Make sure everyone knows to look for Community Bags on display racks this month.

06/01/2026

🐸 Adventure awaits! Come check out the Tree Frog Trail, our children’s play area located right here in the beautiful Watershed Reserve.

Drop by anytime with your family and explore all the fun waiting for you!

📍 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ

06/01/2026

The Watershed Institute is hiring! 🌿 We’re looking for a passionate individual to join our team and help protect clean water and the environment.

🔗Learn more: https://thewatershed.org/employment/

05/30/2026

During your walk along the Hickory Loop Boardwalk, you may notice something very interesting (and a little strange-looking) growing on our Eastern Red Cedar trees (Juniperus virginiana). This is cedar-apple rust, a plant disease caused by the fungus Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae.

This fungus requires two different tree species to complete its life cycle, initially affecting Eastern Red Cedars and eventually apple trees. Early in the infection, it appears as small bumps on the woody portions of the plant. When exposed to the first rain of spring, these bumps absorb water and produce telial horns: gelatinous, orange masses like the ones seen in this photo. These structures release reproductive spores that travel through the air to infect apple trees.

The disease usually doesn’t kill the trees, but it can weaken them and reduce fruit production, especially in apple trees. While the fungus doesn’t directly kill cedars, it can still affect their health and appearance. Keeping a distance between cedar and apple trees can help reduce the spread.

05/29/2026

Green Infrastructure Maintenance Training 🌲

This workshop provides practical training that crews can apply immediately when maintaining green infrastructure features in your town or at your facility. This training is suitable for Department of Public Works crews, facilities staff, or landscape crews and leaders who maintain green infrastructure features like rain gardens, meadows, or naturalized detention basins.

In this workshop, you will learn:
• How stormwater impacts local waterways
• Inspection, care, and adaptive management of green stormwater infrastructure
• Native plant selection and identification for BMPs
• Common invasive species and management approaches
• How to read, interpret, and contribute to BMP maintenance plans

📅 Wednesday, June 17
⏰ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
📍 The Watershed Institute - 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington, NJ

Register here: https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/event/green-infrastructure-maintenance-training-june-2026/3132686

05/27/2026

Join us for the upcoming PRIDE Hike on June 13, where we celebrate diversity and nature! This event is open to all ages and includes a fun LGBTQ+ trivia competition. Don't miss the Green Infrastructure Maintenance Training on June 17, providing essential skills for maintaining eco-friendly spaces. Register now as spots are limited!

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05/26/2026

💧 Creeksong: A Haiku Gathering At The Watershed Institute 📓

This gathering is a day of communion in nature with haiku poets across the 950-acre Watershed Reserve. Under the influence of field and forest, wetland and farmland, and near the song of the Stony Brook, we will celebrate the muse as we explore, expand, and create through the practice of haiku.

📝 Workshops
📖 Readings
🎶 Live Music
🛍️ Haiku Marketplace
🎤 Open Mic
🥾 Time on the trails, gardens, and Butterfly House

🗓️ Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

☕ Morning refreshments and lunch are provided

🎟️ Paid Event – Registration Required

🎫 Register using the link in our bio!

05/25/2026

Today, we honor the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let’s gather with loved ones, enjoy delicious BBQs 🍔🌭, and share heartfelt memories. As we remember, let’s celebrate the spirit of unity and gratitude ❤️. Wishing everyone a joyful and safe holiday!