Event Spotlight: Upcoming Programs

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A Walk in the Woods (Habitat Restoration Sites)

DATES/TIME – Saturday, May 6 and Thursday, May 11 (make up date will be Friday, May 12). Meet at 9:30am; walk begins at 9:45am and ends at 11:45am. Event will be held rain or shine (cancelled only for thunderstorms).

FEE – $20; this fee will cover the cost of coffee and light snacks along with a wonderful book about forests and wildlife.

     ***ONLY 15 PARTICIPANTS PER TOUR***

During this walk you’ll be able to see a variety of habitat restoration projects which have been ongoing for 10 +/- years. These projects are located within the Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area and have been carried out to restore habitat for certain bird species and other wildlife. The walking part of the tour will involve 2-3 miles of hiking which ranges from easy to moderate (one location in particular involves climbing over some larger rocks). The tour will be guided by a team of professionals who have been involved with these project sites.

MEETING LOCATION –   https://goo.gl/maps/zYhiifzqp5BhJTD66 / Edison Monument off of Edison Road, Sparta NJ, 07871; from Sparta travel east on Glen Road for 4.5 miles, turn left onto Edison Road, follow Edison Road for 1.5 miles to Edison Monument parking area which occurs on your right; parking area is gravel and is not marked; the latitude/longitude is 41.06361849765643, -74.57101015104655

OTHER ITEMS – please wear appropriate hiking gear and be prepared for ticks and other bugs; there are NO bathrooms on site or nearby so plan accordingly.

Register for May 6th Walk HERE.

Register for May 11th Walk HERE.

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Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes

Every Third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  

Next Program:
Thursday, April 20th | 7-8:30PM
Topic:  TBA

“Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes” (BYF) is a free educational program series sponsored by NJ Forestry Association, State Forestry Services & Rutgers Cooperative Extension. The program, now online, takes place on the THIRD Thursday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Did you know?  You can view past BYF programs on our YouTube Channel?  Click HERE.

New Jersey Forestry Association, Inc.

A non-profit tax exempt organization under IRS 501 (c) 3

The New Jersey Forestry Association was founded in 1975 and incorporated in 1983 to promote forestry and forest management on public and privately owned woodlands throughout New Jersey. There is a need for an organization which can act as a spokesperson and advocate for woodland owners, conservationists and others interested in maintaining our forests. We welcome all people who share these values and concerns to join our Association and participate in our varied activities and programs.

Activities

The Association publishes the “New Jersey Woodlands” newsletter quarterly with frequent electronic communication, conducts an annual business meeting and program, sponsors or co-sponsors a number of forestry field trips, seminars, workshops and tree planting projects during the year, is a co-sponsor of The New Jersey Tree Farm Program, and works jointly with public and private conservation groups.

Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes program series (Tentatively held virtually)

Join us at the Forest Resource Education Center in Jackson for a monthly session on a Backyard Forestry topic. Presented by experts in the field, learn how to make your property work for you. Topics include maple sugaring, firewood, tree identification, wildlife, tree planting, and much more. More information on Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes.

Updates/Info

Read the Final Report of the

New Jersey Forest Task Force HERE.

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Phone 908-832-2400
Fax 908-832-2400
Email info@njforestry.org
Address PO Box 367
Flemington, NJ 08822

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