FREE Camden TreeKeepers Workshop this Summer!

For the first time in 3 years, the NJ Tree Foundation will be hosting its annual summer workshop, TreeKeepers, in person! Our Camden workshop will be held on Saturday, June 17th, from 10am-1pm at St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society warehouse, located at 2912 Federal St, Camden NJ 08103. Parking is available along Federal St and behind the building on Carman Street.

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Why Remove Concrete?

Why Remove Concrete?

When the NJ Tree Foundation plans for a tree planting event, concrete removal is a critical part of the project. Along portions of the Circuit Trail in Camden, areas with large sidewalks are prioritized as prime locations for street trees. Opening up the sidewalk to make space for a tree improves the health of the local watershed and the greater community. 

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Pruning Parties!

Pruning Parties!

Interested in learning how to prune your recently planted trees? We are launching a new “pruning party” program during the off season! If you are interested in having your young street trees maintained and you live in Gloucester City, Camden, Trenton, or Newark, please let us know! South Jersey residents should contact Meredith at mbrown@njtreefoundation.org. Residents living in North Jersey should reach out to Crystal at cwessel@njtreefounation.org.

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Right Tree Right Place Seminar in Bergen County!

Right Tree Right Place Seminar in Bergen County!

The New Jersey Tree Foundation, Bergen County & Public Service Electric & Gas are offering this FREE seminar on Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place, the Right Way on Friday, April 12th from 8am – Noon at 2 Bergen County Plaza, First Floor Conference Room, Hackensack, NJ. To attend, please RSVP by Friday, April 5th to Lisa Simms LSimms@NJTreeFoundation.org Seating is limited – don’t miss out!

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Right Tree Right Place Seminar in Burlington County!

Right Tree Right Place Seminar in Burlington County!

Last chance in 2018 to get 3 CEUs!

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Free Right Tree Right Place Seminar in Passaic County – New topics!

Free Right Tree Right Place Seminar in Passaic County – New topics!

The New Jersey Tree Foundation and Public Service Electric & Gas are offering a FREE seminar on Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place, the Right Way on Thursday, July 19th at the Passaic County Public Safety Academy, 300 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ.  Please RSVP by Friday, July 13, 2018 to Lisa Simms LSimms@NJTreeFoundation.org

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50 Trees will Reforest Three Clifton Parks

We are partnering with the City of Clifton to plant fifty trees in three parks through TD Bank’s Green Streets grant program. The Arbor Day Foundation announced that Clifton received a $20,000 grant to plant the trees this spring. Clifton was one of ten cities nationwide to receive the funding.

The trees will be planted during Earth Week, with TD Bank volunteers and local students planting eleven trees on April 24th.

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