Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program

County Agent, Associate Professor at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County

Michele Bakacs

<DIV>Anyone can become an Environmental Steward!</DIV>
<DIV>This program is designed to introduce non-scientists to the science behind important environmental issues affecting NJ. Stewards then give back to their own communities by helping to tackle local environmental problems. If you have a passion for the environment, a desire to learn and a willingness to volunteer, then this program is for you!</DIV>
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<DIV>Classes are taught by experts from Rutgers University, and non-profit and government organizations. Fieldtrips to environmentally significant sites around the state are included as part of the program.<BR></DIV>
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<DIV>Learn about:</DIV>
<DIV>Climate Change</DIV>
<DIV>Soil Health</DIV>
<DIV>Energy Conservation</DIV>
<DIV>Water Resource Protection</DIV>
<DIV>Invasive Species</DIV>
<DIV>Wildlife Management</DIV>
<DIV>Habitat Conservation</DIV>
<DIV>Protecting Pollinators</DIV>
<DIV>Environmental Policy</DIV>
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<DIV>To become a certified Rutgers Environmental Steward, graduates of the class portion of the program complete a unique 60-hour volunteer internship of their choosing.<BR><BR>The program runs every Wednesday from January 23rd to June 12th and one ticket covers all of the meeting dates.</DIV>
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<DIV>For any questions or further info on the program call Michele Bakacs at 732-398-5274, email <A HREF="mailto:bakacs@njaes.rutgers.edu" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">bakacs@njaes.rutgers.edu</A>, or visit the <A HREF="http://envirostewards.rutgers.edu/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="RES program" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rutgers Environmental Stewards program website.</A> </DIV>
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