By Lenora Boninfante •
Cape May Court House – Seven teens enrolled in the Rutgers 4-H Summer Teen Leadership Program graduated on August 19, 2022 after completing the 8-week project at New Jersey Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May. Teens have been mentoring campers and learning leadership skills at the nature center for nearly 30 years in this unique […]
By Chris Zellers •
Article by Christine Zellers, Assistant Professor/Educator Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Department of Family and Community Health Sciences Published on August 23, 2022 Strength training or weightlifting has long been thought of as exercises that people do to build very distinguished or large muscles. However, strength training does not necessarily mean weightlifting, it […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
Cape May Court House – Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) of Cape May County is proud to announce that Dr. Claudia Gil Arroyo joined our staff as the new Agriculture Agent for Cape May County in July 2022. Dr. Gil Arroyo comes to us from North Carolina State, where she completed her PhD in May 2022, […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
Below is a List of all Cape May County 4-H Clubs to join. Enrollment and re-enrollment for the new 4-H year starts on September 6, 2022. Please call 609-465-5115, ext. 3605 for information.
By Lenora Boninfante •
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Advisory Council is proud to announce that Nancy Rothenbiller is the recipient of the 2022 Cape May County Extension Advisory Council Leadership Award for her volunteer efforts with the 4-H Youth Development Program and her dedication to animal health in Cape May County. Rothenbiller was presented the award […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
Cape May Court House – The Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County will host a presentation on the Spotted Lanternfly on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 355 Court House-South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House, New Jersey. This free, one-hour […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
Cape May Court House, NJ – Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) Program will hold the Lunch & Learn Program: Benefits of Pumpkins from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2022. This presentation is part of the virtual Lunch & Learn series, presented by Chris Zellers, […]
By Lenora Boninfante •
Cape May Court House, NJ – Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) Program will hold the Lunch & Learn Program: Let’s Go Nuts from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022. This presentation is part of the virtual Lunch & Learn series, presented by Chris Zellers, […]
By Chris Zellers •
Benefits of Fiber by Christine Zellers, Assistant Professor/Educator Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Department of Family and Community Health Sciences There are advertisements on TV and the internet for products that boost fiber intake with drinks or powders, but good old fashion fruits, vegetables and whole grains are the best way to increase […]
By Chris Zellers •
By Christine Zellers, Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Department of Family and Community Health Sciences Spending less and staying healthy may seem like an impossible goal but as prices climb at the grocery store there are simple ways to eat healthy on a budget. The cost of poor eating habits adds […]