By Chris Zellers •
Article written by Chris Zellers, MPP Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County’s Family Community & Health Sciences published on 5/31, 2023. Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends 150-300 minutes of physical activity each week, with two additional days that include weight bearing exercise. Walking […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
Cape May Court House – Come be a part of the 4-H Fair! After breaking attendance records last year, the Cape May County 4-H Fair will be back on July 20, 21, and 22nd and you can be part of the excitement as a vendor at the fair. The Cape May County 4-H Foundation is […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
Cape May Court House – The Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County will host a virtual presentation on the Spotted Lanternfly on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 7 to 8 p.m. This free, one-hour informational class, is open to the public via Zoom. The presenter will be Jennifer […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
Cape May Court House, NJ – Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) will present, Canning Safety, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023. This virtual program is hosted by the Ocean City Public Library. The presenter will be Chris Zellers, MPP, Cape May County Family and Community […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
Applications due May 31st! Click here for Registration Packet, Fillable PDF Cape May Court House – The Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County is seeking applicants for the 2023 Rutgers 4-H Summer Teen Leadership Program. The eight-week program, now in its 24th year, runs from June […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Program held the Basics of Beekeeping class on April 27th at RCE of Cape May County. 21 people attended to hear Nick Pinizzotto, 3rd Vice President, Jersey Cape Beekeepers Association talk about the Honeybees’ role in agriculture and horticulture, how honey is made, and ways to support the honeybees.Our next […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
Cape May Court House – The 2023 Master Gardener Program of Cape May County took its first field trip to the Cape May Winery on April 15, 2023. Students Mark Whitehead, Evelyn Miles, Sheryl Coleman, and Barbara Hilyard were guided through the Winery by Jackson Sole, Cape May Winery Assistant Winemaker. The focus of the […]
By Chris Zellers •
Step It Up – Making Physical Activity a Priority, an article written by Chris Zellers, FCHS Educator/Asst. Professor was published in the newspaper on April 26, 2023. Since Americans have become progressively more sedentary chronic disease rates have increased demonstrating the importance of regular movement to keep bodies functioning properly. There are obviously health benefits […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
Cape May Court House – The Cape May County 4-H Program Advisory Council awarded 2023 Mission Mini Grants for educational projects to four 4-H clubs at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office on April 19, 2023. The Gaming Innovation Lab 4-H Club received $500 to use toward a cloud subscription to host club game servers. Scales […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources will hold the workshop, Better Backyard Composting, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 355 Courthouse – South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. The presenter will be Lin Conover, owner of Wood […]