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June 30, 2021As previously mentioned, the Friends are taking a break from offering new programs during the months of July and August; however, there are many Previously Recorded programs available in the Events section of our website, from Cooking Demonstrations, to a talk on Strawberries, and the how to's of Composting, etc. Check them out, you just might find something to register for! The link to the program will be sent to you when we receive your registration request. We will be back in September with a program on Blooming Bulbs, a talk about Groundcovers and a virtual trip to visit the Late Summer Gardens of The Cotswolds. All of these programs are available for registration now on our website. The link to these programs will be sent to you on the day of the program. COOKING DEMONSTRATION: RUBY RED RHUBARB Anytime in JuneA RECORDED PROGRAMTechnically a vegetable, we've come to think of rhubarb as a fruit because of the way it's used in most kitchens. It became popular in England in the 19th Century when a new variety named 'Victoria' was introduced as a commemorative of Queen Victoria's coronation in 1837. Chef Cynthia Triolo will teach you some recipes, both old and new, that star this versatile vegetable/fruit. Register now and receive the link and recipes for this recorded cooking demonstration. Please click on the rhubarb photo to register for this program online. SPOTTED LANTERNFLY ALERT - IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT! This invasive insect is spreading and it's very important to keep alert and report any sightings. The Early Nymph stage has been seen in several areas of New Jersey (click photo to enlarge), so be on the lookout for a small, black insect with white spots; trap it and kill it. If you see it, please report it; click on the flyer for more information and where to report it.  RUTGERS MASTER GARDENER IPM TEAM - REPORT #5The Rutgers Master Gardener Integrated Pest Management Team has been busy looking out for pests in the garden. Click on the photo of the report to access and read it. MORE LOVELY BLOOMS AT THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUMIn spite of today's hazy, hot and humid weather, there were many lovely flowers in bloom at the Arboretum: cool purple Balloon Flowers, a light blue Agapanthus flower cluster, bright yellow Brugmansia trumpets, large, fluffy white globes of Hydrangeas and a Drumstick Allium. Enjoy! 
Click an image to see them all in our website's picture gallery. Picture credits: Margery Ennist. 
FRIENDS YOUTUBE CHANNELWe are happy to announce that the Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum now have a YouTube channel. Please visit by clicking the image (or go to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwLu6l-05_VnSNQlkvi3Aw) YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR PREVIOUS ZOOM PRESENTATIONSWe are pleased to make several of our previously recorded events available in case you missed one or another of them. Go to our new prerecorded-events Events page for more information and to register and pay online.Retail PartnersWhen 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. Amazon SmileDon't forget to "SMILE!"Amazon Smile, that is! Amazon, through the AmazonSmile Foundation will contribute 0.5% of your purchases on Amazon to a charitable organization you select. Please consider selecting The Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum as your designated recipient from this wonderful program. Click here and log in to your amazon account to designate the Friends as your charity. All our events can be found on our Events Page where, we are happy to say, you can register and pay on line -- just click on the "Add to Cart" buttons on our Events page and Membership page. Questions or need more information? Email Lisa Bencivengo: lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net or leave a message at (973) 937-8803. |
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That's it for this time. Hope you enjoyed this edition of the newsletter. Tell your friends about this handy way to keep up with activities at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum (click here for complete directions for subscribing. IMPORTANT INFORMATIONFriends Staff will be out of the office until Fall 2021, however we will continue working remotely. Please note our new Post Office Box number and staff emails. MAIL: EMAIL: SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENTSPANDEMIC SCHEDULEMorris County Park Commission has reopened the Frelinghuysen, Willowwood and Bamboo Brook Arboreta 7 days a week, from 8am to dusk.
We will keep you posted as further updates become available. Visit our website: https://www.arboretumfriends.org. 
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