The NJ Tree Foundation is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees in New Jersey’s most urban neighborhoods, where the need is greatest. Through tree planting, volunteerism, and partnerships, we assist numerous communities in improving their environment and quality of
Every spring and fall, hundreds of volunteers join forces with the NJ Tree Foundation and our community partners to dig holes, plant trees, lay mulch, and have fun at tree planting events. Sign-up for our e-newsletter to be the first to know
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Join the NJ Tree Foundation this spring in Camden & Gloucester City planting trees and making a difference!
JOB OPENING: PROGRAM ASSISTANT
The NJ Tree Foundation is seeking 2-3 Program Assistants for its Urban Airshed Reforestation Program.
The Program Assistant will work directly with the NJ Tree Foundation’s Program Director to implement community-based tree planting projects in Camden and Gloucester City during the spring of 2023 (late March-early May, schedule pending). Most plantings will be held on Saturdays, with the possibility of at least one weekday planting.
Volunteers, Sheila Roberts, NJTF’s Executive Director, and UARP Program Directors past and present pause for a photo during the 20th anniversary planting in Camden. Photo credit: Paul McGlade, Better World Photography
On Saturday, October 15th, the NJ Tree Foundation held a tree planting event in Camden, like it does most Saturdays in October. This time, it wasn’t just an ordinary tree planting. The NJ Tree Foundation wanted to celebrate a huge milestone: the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Urban Airshed Reforestation Program in Camden.
Public Service Electric & Gas and The New Jersey Tree Foundation are offering 2 FREE seminars on Thursday, September 22 & September 29 via Zoom.Please RSVP by Friday September 19th to Jay.Kaplan@PSEG.com
Volunteers pruning a tree at Shane Chapman Park in Gloucester City.
Are you looking to learn all about trees and how to care for them? If so, please join us for our virtual TreeKeeper’s workshop! TreeKeeper’s teaches attendees all about tree identification, environmental benefits of trees, and proper pruning and mulching techniques. Three Zoom sessions will each cover a different topic. Please feel free to attend whichever sessions interest you or work for your schedule. 1 CEU credit will be awarded for each session that is attended live, as well as the pruning events. Please see below for the schedule:
Zoom Sessions: July 13th, 12pm – Session 1: Tree Identification and Hazardous Trees July 20th, 12pm- Session 2: Environmental Benefits of Trees July 27th, 12pm – Session 3: Tree Planting & Maintenance