Greening New Jersey, one tree at a time.
For the first time in 3 years, the NJ Tree Foundation will be hosting its annual summer workshop, TreeKeepers, in person! Our Camden workshop will be held on Saturday, June 17th, from 10am-1pm at St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society warehouse, located at 2912 Federal St, Camden NJ 08103. Parking is available along Federal St and behind the building on Carman Street.
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Saturday, April 22nd, will be a busy day! In addition to being Earth Day, we are Celebrating Trails throughout the greater Philadelphia area. This is a great opportunity to get outside, make a difference, and learn more about hiking and biking trails in your area!
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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.
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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.
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Volunteers remove a tree to plant along Point Street during the Cooper Grant neighborhood replanting project on April 30th. Photo credit: NJ Tree Foundation
The summer of 2022 will be an eventful one for the Circuit Trails! We at the NJ Tree Foundation are busy this summer planning activities along the Circuit Trail network. This past spring, we planted 50 trees with 122 volunteers throughout Camden. We worked in the Cramer Hill, Cooper Plaza, and Cooper Grant neighborhoods to plant trees. For Cooper Plaza and the Cooper Grant locations, these were replacement tree projects that were much needed in the community.
Read moreLooking for a fun, safe way to celebrate summer while exploring your local community? Look no further than the Circuit Trails! The Circuit Trail network is a free, safe, 800-mile system of hiking and biking trails in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. There are gatherings of trails in Mercer, Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester Counties that provide hours of exercise and beautiful views of the Delaware River. The NJ Tree Foundation focuses its efforts on portions of the Circuit Trail found in Camden City.
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Climate change is causing an increase in flooding, rising sea levels, and new weather patterns. These changes have a massive negative impact on older urban cities. In an urban environment, flooding is particularly an issue, especially if the sewer system is a Combined Sewer Outfall. Combined Sewer Outfalls, or CSOs, are outdated sewer systems that easily become overwhelmed during rain events. During dry conditions, sewage and rainwater make their way to the water treatment plant normally. However, when the system reaches capacity, especially when it rains, the sewer can only carry so much runoff and waste to the water treatment plant. The sewer will then fill up with excess sewage and storm water. This waste is then dumped untreated into the closest water body. CSOs contribute to flooded basements, homes, and streets. Children are often seen playing in contaminated water. This is an environmental justice issue for residents and families living in Camden.
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Our Fall volunteer tree planting schedule is live! We are currently limiting volunteers for each event. The number next to the event is the maximum number of people we can allow to attend. Please email or call Crystal or Meredith to RSVP yourself or your group, and carefully read our safety measures for this fall.
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Summer is here, and if you maintain fruit trees, now is the time to enjoy the “fruits” of your labor! The warm weather brings certain tasks that are critical to tree health and care. We hope that you will find this task list helpful as you watch your fruit trees grow.
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What tree has gorgeous spring flowers, tasty summer berries, is native to the East Coast, AND can be planted under utility wires? Look no further than the Amelanchier, or serviceberry tree! Serviceberries are a wonderful addition to any street tree plan and are a favorite to plant among NJTF staff.
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