In many instances, efforts to conserve and preserve start because of community members that develop awareness of a place, objects, or a situation that may need protection. Key components of conservation and preservation are education, advocacy, and stewardship. Through the lens of the community work done with the Ramapough Lenape Indian Nation, including a look at the relevant New Jersey history and significance of the land, participants will learn about how grassroots efforts can be impactful and engage in discussions about links between environmental and cultural resources.

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