January 2015 – New Jersey Tree Foundation

FREE Trees Newark: Application due January 31st

Elena Lopez Uncategorized January 20, 2015

Bruen St condos Calling all Newark residents!
The NJ Tree Foundation is still looking for applications for tree plantings in Newark neighborhoods this spring. We would love to plant trees with you and your community, so please fill out this application and submit it to Elena, our Newark Program Director, by January 31, 2015.

Please submit your application via email, fax, or mail :
Email: elopez@njtreefoundation.org
Fax: 973-453-8011
Mailing address: P.O. Box 172
Newark, NJ 07101

If you have any questions, or if you would like to request a printed application,please contact Elena López: 609-439-1755 or elopez@njtreefoundation.org.

FREE Camden Street Trees: Apps Due Jan. 31

Beth Kwart Benefits of Trees, Success Stories January 15, 2015

The NJ Tree Foundation is working on two amazing tree planting projects in Camden, NJ! Both projects offer opportunities for Camden residents to adopt FREE street trees in front of their homes.

Trees for Trails is an exciting project that will plant 75 trees and 300 perennials along the Camden Greenway! The Camden Greenway is part of the Greater Philadelphia’s regional trail network known as the Circuit, which will have over 650 miles of trails upon completion. Please click here for a list of streets/communities in Camden that are eligible for FREE trees through this project. Click here to apply for trees. This project is made possible with the generous support of the William Penn Foundation.

Rain to Roots is an innovative pilot project that will demonstrate the value of enhanced tree pits in urban communities! This project will plant 6 trees total – 3 in standard tree pits and 3 in enhanced tree pits. The enhanced tree pits will absorb up to 10x more water than a standard tree pit, which will help reduce flooding and combined system overflows while helping the trees grow strong. The NJ Tree Foundation is looking for a Camden school, park, or non-profit facility with wide sidewalks (8’+) and a building set at least 20′ back from the street. Click here to apply for trees. This project is made possible with the generous support of the Environmental Leadership Program and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.

The application deadline for both projects is January 31st, 2015. Questions about these projects can be directed to Jessica Franzini of the NJ Tree Foundation at (856) 287-4488 or jfranzini.njtf@gmail.com.

FREE Fruit Trees for Camden Gardeners

Beth Kwart Benefits of Trees, Just for Fun January 5, 2015

Photo: Mia Roberts harvests pears at Cooper Sprouts Garden in 2014!

Attention, Camden* gardeners: Whether you grow food in a community garden or in your backyard, you could be eligible for a FREE fruit tree (or trees) in the spring of 2015!

Trees are free of charge to Camden residents in exchange for your commitment to water and care for the tree(s). They provide fresh, healthy food. The NJ Tree Foundation will teach you to care for and harvest your fruit trees.

Don’t delay! Fruit trees are first come, first served and our supply is limited. Please complete the Fruit Tree Application (on page two) and return it via postal mail, email, or fax to:

Jessica Franzini, Program Director
Phone: (856) 287-4488
Fax: (856) 422-2601
PO Box 1221, Camden, NJ 08105
jfranzini.njtf@gmail.com

*A limited number of trees are also available for Pennsauken and Gloucester City residents.