Tag: Arbor Day
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Matawan celebrates Arbor Day with sapling giveaway, poster contest
MATAWAN – In celebration of Arbor Day, residents gathered at Borough Hall for an event hosted by the Matawan Shade Tree Commission. Commission members distributed Swamp White Oak, Hickory, Dogwood and Black Walnut saplings to those in attendance, free of charge, on April 30. The Arbor Day event focused on the importance of trees and…
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Arbor Day Foundation names Cranbury Township a Tree City USA
Cranbury was named a 2019 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Cranbury achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita…
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Lawrence Township marks Arbor Day by planting trees at municipal complex
Three small shade trees have been planted along the frontage of the Lawrence Township Municipal Complex in celebration of Arbor Day, which was observed April 24. The trees were planted south of the exit driveway at the municipal building to highlight the township’s commitment to trees and tree planting. Mayor James Kownacki issued a proclamation…
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Raritan Valley YMCA offers home activities to celebrate Earth Day
EAST BRUNSWICK – Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations take a new twist this year with an at home version. Instead of cleaning up litter and other debris throughout the county’s greenway, parks, brooks and public areas, residents are asked as individuals or families to contribute to a cleaner community and climate at home. Perform…
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Matawan celebrates Arbor Day by planting a Royal Elm tree named ‘Hope’
MATAWAN – An art teacher from Ravine Drive Elementary School in Matawan has inspired her 350 elementary-age students to recognize the beauty and benefits of trees. In honor of Arbor Day, officials from the Shade Tree Commission planted a Royal Elm tree outside of the borough’s municipal complex in a ceremony on April 26. The…
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Toll Gate students celebrate Arbor Day in Pennington
First grade students from the Toll Gate Grammar School gained an education on trees when the Pennington Shade Tree Committee served as the host to Pennington Borough’s annual Arbor Day celebration. According to Arbor Day Foundation, the day is a celebration of the importance of trees and encourages people and communities to plant trees on…
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East Brunswick to celebrate Tree City U.S.A. designation with Arbor Day event
EAST BRUNSWICK – East Brunswick has been named a national Tree City U.S.A. for the 41st year. “The Tree City U.S.A. honor comes from The National Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit education organization dedicated to tree planting and environmental stewardship,” Michael Reissner, director of Recreation & Parks for East Brunswick, said in a statement provided…
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Receive free seedlings while cleaning up Kennedy Park in Sayreville on April 27
The Sayreville Shade Tree Commission will distribute free seedlings from 9 a.m. to noon on April 27 at Kennedy Park, 807 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day. Rain date is May 4. Courtesy of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Program, seedlings are limited to five per person,…
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East Brunswick Woman’s Club to elect officers April 9
The East Brunswick Woman’s will meet at 7:30 p.m. on April 9 at East Brunswick Fire District 1, Civic Center Station, 310 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. The general meeting will include the election of officers and activities related to Arbor Day. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For directions or information, call Laura at…