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Mar. 5, 2025

We are currently working on the next issue of Arboretum Leaves, so be on the lookout over the next couple of weeks for information on new programs and our Annual Plant Sale.

COMMUNITY GARDEN CONFERENCE

The 15th Annual Community Garden Conference held last Saturday was a success and very well attended. The Keynote Speaker this year was NJ State Climatologist, Dr. David A. Robinson, who delivered a very timely and informative talk on New Jersey's changing climate. Other speakers included Peter Nitzsche and Shaun Ananko. The Conference concluded with the Coordinator's Round Table led by Ned Gardner and Mike Dziomba.

Also in attendance were representatives from Grow It Green Morristown (GIG), Rutgers Soil Test Lab, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Morris County Master Gardeners. In the photos below, Shaun Ananko and Kim Haupt are seated at the GIG table; Director of the Rutgers Soil Test Lab, Dr. Stephanie Murphy is at the Rutgers Soil Test Lab table; Edwin Muniz, State Soil Scientist, is manning the NRCS table and last but not least, Master Gardeners Mary Albright (red apron) and Candice Bolte are shown at the Master Gardeners table.

Photos courtesy of Judy Snow. Click pictures to view enlarged.

BENJAMIN BLACKBURN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

As you may be aware, every year the Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum award a scholarship or scholarships to students in the Landscape Technology Program at County College of Morris (CCM).

We are now accepting applications for this year's scholarships so if you know anyone who might be interested in applying please let them know that instructions and the application form are available by clicking here: https://www.arboretumfriends.org/blackburn/.

We look forward to hearing from interested students.

MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION PROGRAM

Pruning Workshop - Adults

Thursday, March 20
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

For more information and to register, click on the flyer.

WATCH PREVIOUS ZOOM PRESENTATIONS

Several of our previously recorded events are available to watch on-line.

See our Prerecorded Events page for more information and to register.

Retail Partners

When shopping at our fine Retail Partners, please remember to present your Membership card at the beginning of your check out transaction. Our Retail Partners need to enter the discount at the beginning of that process.

If you have not yet used this wonderful Member Benefit, you can view our full list of Retail Partners by clicking here.

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PARK INFORMATION

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is a facility of
the Morris County Park Commission

• Frelinghuysen, Willowwood and Bamboo Brook Arboreta grounds are open 7 days a week, from 8am to dusk
• The Haggerty Education Center is open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily except holidays.
• Parking is limited.
• HUNTING IN THE PARKS - See the Morris County Park Commission website.

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