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Fall 2020 Planting Schedule:

10/7/20 – Fisherman’s Park, Atlantic City (15 trees, 30 volunteers needed)

10/17/20 – Pomona Ave, Newark (18 trees, 40 volunteers needed)

11/14/20 – Ironbound neighborhood, Newark (10 trees, 30 volunteers needed)

All tree plantings are rain or shine. Please arrive no later than 9am, unless otherwise noted. Volunteers are welcome to arrive as early as 8:15am to help set up.

To RSVP for a planting or for any questions, please contact Crystal Wessel at cwessel@njtreefoundation.org, or call 609-439-1755. All plantings are open to the public unless noted as a closed event.

Due to COVID-19, we have made a few changes to our plantings. A few things to keep in mind as we plan our fall season….

Please bring your own face covering. Face coverings must be worn over the nose, mouth & chin at all times . We will have a few on hand in case you forget yours.

. We will have a few on hand in case you forget yours. If you need a break from the mask, please walk 10 feet away from the group.

We will provide clean gloves for all volunteers.

We will do our best to social distance while planting. There will be times when a 6′ distance is impossible. If this makes you uncomfortable we completely understand. Please volunteer with us at a later time.

All tools will be sanitized before each planting event.

Please bring your own snacks and water. None will be provided this season.

Please stay home if you are feeling ill, are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms or have knowingly been in contact with a person exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. If these restrictions are not to your liking, please wait and volunteer with us next year when things hopefully return to “normal”!

If you have any questions or concerns about volunteering this fall, please call Crystal at 609-439-1755 or email cwessel@njtreefoundation.org. We hope to see you at one of our tree planting events this fall!

General Volunteer Information

Each year, hundreds of volunteers join forces with Newark residents and the New Jersey Tree Foundation to dig holes, plant trees, lay mulch, and have fun at tree planting events. Why not add your name to the list? To volunteer or for more information, contact Crystal at 609.439.1755 or by email at cwessel@njtreefoundation.org

All tree planting events are held rain or shine. Volunteers are asked to arrive no later than 9am and can arrive as early as 8:15 am to help set up for the event. Events typically run until noon.

Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty. NJ Tree Foundation staff will be on site to provide gloves, tools, water, and a hands-on planting demonstration.

Learn more about our Renaissance Trees Program (RTP)!

Fall 2019 tree planting photos:

October 1: Oscar E. McClinton Waterfront Park, Atlantic City

October 3: Jake’s Place Playground, Delran

October 8: Liberty State Park, Jersey City

October 18: West Side Park, Newark

October 26: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Newark

November 9: First Baptist Church, Gloucester City

November 23: Degraw and Lake streets, Newark

Spring 2019 tree planting photos:

April 16: Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School, Newark

April 27: St. Lucy’s Church, Newark

May 11: 100 block Norwood street, Newark

May 18: Peters Brook Greenway, Somerville

Fall 2018 tree planting photos:

October 12: Berzinec Park, Rahway

October 22: Washington Community School, Plainfield

October 24: Oval Park, East Orange

November 3: Chancellor Ave Elementary School, Irvington

Spring 2018 tree planting photos:

April 11: Technology HS

April 18: Elliot Street School

April 21: Aspen River Park Apartments

May 3: Tradeweb, Jersey City

May 12: Delavan Ave

May 16: TD Green Streets Plainfield

Fall 2017 tree planting photos:

September 30: MLK Blvd

October 7: Garside Street

October 13: TD Tree Days, Weequahic Park Newark

October 14: Lake Street & DeGraw Ave

October 21: Monticello Ave

October 25: TD Tree Days, Washington Park, Hudson County

Spring 2017 tree planting photos:

April 7: Oliver Street School

April 8: Valley National Bank, Paterson

April 14: Rutgers Newark

April 15: Newark Downtown District

April 22: Eastern Parkway

May 12: 3rd Ave

May 15: University High School

May 20: Ballantine Parkway

Fall 2016 tree planting photos:

September 17: Miller Street

October 8: Lake Street

October 19: TD Tree Days Bayside Park, Jersey City

October 22: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Day of Caring

October 28: NJ American Water, Stillman School Plainfield

October 29: Elm Road

November 4: NJ American Water, Evergreen and Barlow Schools

November 5: Montrose Street

Spring 2016 tree planting photos:

April 19: Forest Hill, Montclair Ave

April 23: Ironbound Community Corporation: South St

April 28: Pucks for Park S 17th St

April 30: UVSO 18th Ave

May 14: Emerson Place

May 21: Garden of Hope

May 24: Bayonne SUEZ: Mary J Donohoe School

Fall 2015 tree planting photos:

September 10: Columbia Park, Keep America Beautiful/Lowe’s – Jersey City

September 19: Parker St and Barringer STEAM Academy

October 2: TD Tree Day – S. 20th St

October 3: 269 Varick St, Jersey City

October 10: S. Jacob St – Great Commission Ministry Church

October 13: West Side Park

October 17: Clifton Ave, Forest Hill

October 24: Ironbound Community Corporation – St. Charles St & Ferry St

Spring 2015 tree planting photos:

April 10: Rutgers Newark

April 18: Newborn Wesleyan Church

April 25: Ironbound Community Corporation

May 2: Tree Giveaway in Weequahic Park

May 9: Boylan St Recreation Center

May 16: Al Tawheed Islamic Center – Jersey City

May 29: Quitman St School & New Salem Baptist Church

May 30: Urban League of Essex County

Fall 2014 tree planting photos:

September 20: Prodigal Sons and Daughters

October 4: Forest Hill Community Association

October 11: Lincoln Park

October 14: TD Tree Day-Liberty State Park, Jersey City

October 25: Forest Hill Community Association



Spring 2014 tree planting photos:

April 12: Pedal Farm & Newark SAS

April 26: Forest Hill Community Association

May 10: Green Revolution

May 30: Ironbound: Oliver Street School and Garden Street

May 31: Forest Hill community Association (II)

Fall 2013 tree planting photos:

September 28: Forest Hill Community Planting

October 12: Chancellor Avenue School & Weequahic HS Super Bowl Legacy Planting

October 18: Greater Newark Charter School and Broad Street

October 19: High Park Gardens Cooperative

Spring 2013 tree planting photos:

May 31: SWAG Project/Peshine Ave School

May 25: Forest Hill Community Planting

May 18:Bruen Street Community Planting

May 10: Greater Newark Charter School Community Garden

April 11: Newark’s Arbor Day Celebration at Rutgers Newark

CONTACT:

Crystal Wessel, Program Coordinator

NJ Tree Foundation

PO Box 172, Newark, NJ 07101

Phone: 609.439.1755

Email: cwessel@njtreefoundation.org

*Checks should be sent to:

NJ Tree Foundation

576 Leesville Rd

Jackson, NJ 08527