New Turrell piece

James Turrell has unveiled a new commission in Saudi Arabia worth noting.

National Parks jobs on hold

Before you plan a summer vacation in one of our National Parks, you might want to be sure that they will be staffed up. Among the flurry of Federal news there is a temporary pause in hiring of seasonal staff in the parks. Maybe it will be resolved quickly, or maybe it will be a lingering issue. Seems like something worth watching while making summer plans.

Odd and interesting places

Every place is a little different. Finding and celebrating those differences is such a treat. For that reason, Scouting NY was one of my favorite resources when it was active. I still love to check it before taking a group out in the City.

The newest entry that field is Howard Veregin's Oddsconsin, which is a blog about the interesting spots across the landscapes of Wisconsin. It will be exciting to see what they have in store.

 

How old is your canoe?

The North American landscapes may have a richer cultural heritage than many think. The Smithsonian magazine has a feature on the water-logged archaeologists that are finding ancient canoes. These are older than many might expect: "Once in a while, though, they’ll find a specimen that shares a timeline with Beowulf, the Phoenician alphabet or even early math."

Planning Board Meeting

The next meeting of the City of New Brunswick Planning Board will be February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, New Brunswick City Hall, 78 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey.