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Past Events from November 19, 2023 – April 27 – The Wildlife Society Student Chapter Past Events from November 19, 2023 – April 27 – The Wildlife Society Student Chapter

The Raptor Trust

RUTWS will be visitng The Raptor Trust, a wild bird rehabilitation center dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey. The center is located near the Great Swamp National Wildlife … Read More

November RUTWS Meeting

Meet our third guest speakers, Joel and Cathy Kraus from Kraus Farms.They currently own a 5.5-acre of land devoted to honey production. What started out as a hobby has now … Read More

Sparta Mountain

Sparta Mountain Sparta Mountain WMA, Sparta, NJ, United States

RU Wildlife Society will be going on full-day trip to the Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Forester Don Donnelly and wildlife biologist Sharon Petzinger will serve as guides through the … Read More

January RUTWS Meeting

Environmental and Natural Resources Building Room 123 14 College Farm Road, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

Welcome back everyone! Join us for our initial meeting of the semester, featuring a laid-back session of arts and crafts. We'll be discussing our upcoming spring events. It's an opportunity … Read More

Sandy Hook Seal Monitoring

Sandy Hook Hartshorne Dr, Highlands, NJ, United States

Each winter, harbor seals, gray seals, and harp seals migrate south to overwinter along the Jersey Shore. Our expedition to Sandy Hook during low tide aims to monitor established seal … Read More

February RUTWS Meeting

Environmental and Natural Resources Building Room 123 14 College Farm Road, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

Come join us with our first guest speaker of this semester: Kendall Eldredge. She is a Rutgers graduate student in Ecology and Evolution department. She is also a land steward … Read More

Hunter Education Day:Intro to Shooting Sports

Wolgast Farm 176 Bennetts Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 United States

Join us for the annual Hunter's Education Day, a cherished tradition hosted by RUWTS. This event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the art of hunting in the beautiful landscapes of New Jersey. No prior hunting experience is required, and attendance is free of charge. Food will be provided. Don't miss this enriching occasion!

Last Meeting of the Semester

Environmental and Natural Resources Building Room 123 14 College Farm Road, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

In celebration of World Water Day, we're thrilled to welcome our special guest, Brianna Casario, the Watershed Ambassador for the Lower Raritan, South River, and Lawrence Watersheds. As a Rutgers … Read More

Sparta Mountain

Sparta Mountain Sparta Mountain WMA, Sparta, NJ, United States

RU Wildlife Society will be going on full-day trip to the Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Forester Don Donnelly and wildlife biologist Sharon Petzinger will serve as guides through the area, which is a part of an ongoing stewardship project that removes trees in order to create successional habitat for wildlife. If you are interested, … Read More

Pine Barrens Camping Trip

Environmental and Natural Resources Building Room 123 14 College Farm Road, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

To commemorate the end of our semester, we're organizing a camping getaway in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, followed by a Sunday filled with festivities dedicated to exploring the rich variety of plant and animal life in the Pine Barrens and coastal plain regions.   PLEASE NOTE: We are limited to 2 cars and 6 … Read More