Eagle Scout Project – Trash Cleanup at Six Mile Run
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Update: Zion had a very successful project. In the end, he and the team filled 3 20 cubic yard dumpsters. One with just tires (about 50, many on rims). A total of 24 people donated almost 100 hours on 2 days. Thanks so much to Zion, the Scouts and volunteers! If you’ve ever ridden the…
JORBA/NICA Film Premiere 9/13/2024 “Anytime” by Red Bull Media House & Anthill Films
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The film ANYTIME follows the collective ambitions of fifteen of the world’s best male and female freeride mountain bikers across forests, deserts, cities, and high-alpine peaks, as they attempt to define the frontiers of their sport. It is a breathtaking and inspiring film that will thrill anyone who has every sat in a saddle. Jersey…
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Provide Input on Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
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DEP Urges Public to Provide Input on Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Department is Committed to Robust Plan that Provides Equitable Recreational Opportunities for New Jersey’s Diverse Residents TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is announcing the start of a 30-day public comment period for the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) for…
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Sourland Bridge Repaired
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Bridge repairs went well but the dusting of snow made it interesting to find the bad boards. There’s a lot of leftover lumber too so we will continue in the spring.
2022 Somerset County Parks Trail Work Days Announced
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The Somerset County Park Commission has published their “Volunteer Park Patrol” schedule for 2022. JORBA and the Park Rangers partner closely on trail maintenance projects and all are welcome to join and lend a hand. Official events will be posted here on the site as we get closer but for now, save these dates! Washington…
Sourland Mountain Preserve Park Report 2021
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2021 was a slower than normal year for trail work at the Sourlands due to the on-going pandemic, but also because all of the good sustainable work put in during prior years. The big project this year was a complete re-blazing of all the trails within the park. JORBA was not involved in this process…
New Bridgewater Twp. Park Optimized for MTB
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Bridgewater’s new park to be developed with pro trail builders, JORBA providing ongoing maintenance.
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COMPLETE STREETS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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Sustainable Jersey, the Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority and Together North Jersey are offering free technical assistance to support implementation of complete streets at the municipal level. Complete streets are streets designed for all users, all modes of transportation and all ability levels. They balance the needs of drivers,…
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Somerset County Volunteer Park Patrol Schedule
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Somerset County Parks is running it’s volunteer park patrol at Sourlands and Washington Valley.
