The biennial conference assembles hundreds of coastal and climate resilience professionals and practitioners. Goals include engaging with New Jersey experts and leaders on coastal science and research, climate resilience and resilience planning, coastal management, ecological restoration, and other related topics; fostering peer-to-peer learning on successful projects with community buy-in; and offering networking opportunities to build relationships and cultivate useful collaborations. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Resilience Collaborative and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Native Tree Farm and Research (NTFR) Urban Arboriculture Arborist Summer Camp introduces campers to the science, stewardship, and hands-on work of caring for urban environments. Students (ages 16-24) learn invasive pest control care and behavior observations while tackling DC region's invasive spotted lanternfly environments. Participants will explore DC's tree canopy with certified arborists, study tree biology, health and soil science, monitor, capture and assess lanternflies, collect specimens and record data, learn invasive pest control strategies that protect urban ecosystems, observe climbing demonstrations and learn pruning basics, and discover how trees support climate resilience. Participants develop practical arboriculture skills and explore careers in forestry, landscaping and conservation through real-world problem-solving. Dates: June 22 - Aug. 7

An interdisciplinary program focusing on environmental change and social equity. Students will apply case-study approaches to contemporary environmental issues, learn from experts in various fields, and gain hands-on knowledge of environmental data collection and analysis. The program includes field trips with Boston-area organizations and culminates in a college-level capstone project. Topics span resilient water infrastructure, climate activism, and environmental justice.