Monthly Archives: October 2009

An Experience That Changes Lives

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Wendy Liscow

Wendy Liscow, Program Officer One warm, crystal clear morning in August, I was lacing up my hiking boots with great anticipation. Not only was I going to get to leave my more formal foundation program officer uniform at home, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | Tagged Branch Brook Park, Conservation Corp Project, Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act, experiential learning, South Mountain Reserve, Student Conservation Association | 1 Comment

Upcoming Events, Exhibits and Performances

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Molly de Aguiar

Molly de Aguiar, Program Associate We get a lot of invitations, postcards and emails about great events going on around the state of New Jersey. Below are just a few upcoming events we wanted to share. Fortunately, being on Twitter … Continue reading →

Posted in Events & Workshops | Tagged cultural events in New Jersey, discovering the arts in New Jersey, family activities in New Jersey | Leave a comment

Poetry Fridays: Published Yet?

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Khalil Murrell

Khalil Murrell, Program Associate, Poetry Disregarding short bouts with writer’s block, I approach the daunting question posed by the blank page with greater ease and more tools—more colors in my poetic palate—than ever before. Much of this growth as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Lucille Clifton, Major Jackson, MFA, publishing poems, Sharon Olds | 1 Comment

WheatonArts Festival of Fine Craft

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Molly de Aguiar

Molly de Aguiar, Program Associate We would be remiss if we didn’t tell you about WheatonArts’ Festival of Fine Craft this weekend, October 3 and 4, from 10am to 5 pm both days (rain or shine). Over 125 juried artists … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts, Events & Workshops | Tagged crafts festival, Down Jersey Folklife Center, family activities in New Jersey, Museum of American Glass, WheatonArts | Leave a comment

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