The NJDEP Division of Wildlife, in collaboration with the Division of Parks and Forestry's NJ Forest Nursery, be giving away 20 tree and shrub seedlings to schools with outdoor classrooms April 23-25. These plants are available for PICK UP ONLY at the Pequest Trout Hatchery in Warren County.
The tree selection includes: Northern Red Oak, Eastern Redbud, Paw Paw, Persimmon, Shadbush and White Pine. The shrub selection includes: Arrowwood Viburnum, Elderberry, Red Osier Dogwood and Black Chokeberry. All of these plants are native to New Jersey and benefit wildlife.
Schools interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should contact Liz Jackson at liz.jackson@dep.state.nj.us or 908-637-4125 with your tree selection and pick up time. Remaining plants will be made available to the general public on a first come, first serve basis April 25-27. Each household may select up to 10 plants.
