From Middletown Alerts:
Head over to Poricy Park for a morning of fun, games, and education as we kick off the Township's Grazing Goats project! In order to go back to the simpler and more eco-friendly times, we will now be using goats as our biological lawn mowers! A small goat pen, separate from the grazing area, will be featured at Earth Day to give visitors the opportunity to personally interact with the goats, learn about their habits, and most importantly educate visitors about the problem of invasive plants and benefits of native vegetation.
The Township's Grazing Goats project is made possible by a Sustainable Jersey $10,000 Small Grant. The goats will work in teams within a double-fenced, 2-acre area at Poricy Park to remove invasive vegetation. They will be hard at work, grazing over the subject area during the 2014 Spring and Summer. Volunteers will maintain their daily water supply while the farmer will provide a safe environment for the goats and park users.
Invasive plants and species kill the native plants that create vegetative diversity within Middletown’s beautiful parks. With the help of our goat friends, the invasive plants and species will flee our beautifully diverse home.
Other events for the day include a “Touch-a-Truck” display of a variety of Public Works vehicles including our brand new CNG truck, displays by Clean Communities, the Middletown Environmental Commission, the Middletown Green Team, an informative hike by Poricy Park, and crafts for the kids! So come and join us for a day of fun from 10:30 am to 1:30 PM at Poricy Park Conservancy, 345 Oak Hill Rd, Red Bank (GPS)
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Free Tree Seedlings for Middletown Residents April 16-17
From Middletown Alerts:
Free tree seedlings will be available to Middletown Township residents in the month of April as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. This program helps communities replace trees damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.
On Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17 residents will be able to pick up tree seedlings from 9 am to 3pm at the Public Works Department, 52 Kanes Lane, and the Recreation Department, 180 Main Street in Port Monmouth. Seedlings, will be provided in bundles and be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Quantities may be limited to one bundle per household. Please note seedlings are bare-rooted and are not wrapped. They may be wet or muddy. Please plan accordingly.
Instructions on how to store, care for, and plant them will also be provided. Seedlines vary in length from two to four feet tall. The guides help residents choose the right place on a property to plant a tree while keeping in mind the tree’s full-grown size in the future. Residents should plant the seedlings within two days after pick-up in order to prevent the roots from drying out.
The goal of the Tree Recovery Campaign is to distribute over 500,000 tree seedlings to New Jersey residents over the course of the next five years. It is a joint effort between Middletown Township the New Jersey State Forestry Services Community Forestry Program, The State Forest Nursery, New Jersey Soil Conservation Districts, Sustainable Jersey, and the Arbor Day Foundation. Arbor Day Foundation, FedEx, and BJ’s Wholesale Club provide financial support for the program.
When properly planted and maintained, trees can be assets to a community. They improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood or business district, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants, and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits.
If you have any questions please contact Middletown Public Works at (732)-615-2109.
Free tree seedlings will be available to Middletown Township residents in the month of April as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. This program helps communities replace trees damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.
On Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17 residents will be able to pick up tree seedlings from 9 am to 3pm at the Public Works Department, 52 Kanes Lane, and the Recreation Department, 180 Main Street in Port Monmouth. Seedlings, will be provided in bundles and be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Quantities may be limited to one bundle per household. Please note seedlings are bare-rooted and are not wrapped. They may be wet or muddy. Please plan accordingly.
Instructions on how to store, care for, and plant them will also be provided. Seedlines vary in length from two to four feet tall. The guides help residents choose the right place on a property to plant a tree while keeping in mind the tree’s full-grown size in the future. Residents should plant the seedlings within two days after pick-up in order to prevent the roots from drying out.
The goal of the Tree Recovery Campaign is to distribute over 500,000 tree seedlings to New Jersey residents over the course of the next five years. It is a joint effort between Middletown Township the New Jersey State Forestry Services Community Forestry Program, The State Forest Nursery, New Jersey Soil Conservation Districts, Sustainable Jersey, and the Arbor Day Foundation. Arbor Day Foundation, FedEx, and BJ’s Wholesale Club provide financial support for the program.
When properly planted and maintained, trees can be assets to a community. They improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood or business district, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants, and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits.
If you have any questions please contact Middletown Public Works at (732)-615-2109.
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