Westfield
Repotting Cucumber Seeds/Grow Lights
Students at Crossroads repotted cucumber seeds that were sprouted using the ZipGrow Hydroponic garden that we received a few years ago from the County STEM grant.
Author: sperez
Cranford
The Growing Season Has Begun at Hanson Park
Hanson Park Conservancy is grateful for the seedlings from Groundwork Elizabeth for our ADA planter.
We are growing cucumbers, peppers, rosemary, eggplant, kale and dill.
Our volunteers check on it daily to water and weed.
Plainfield
The tree planting experience for the preschoolers was a joyful and educational adventure, filled with excitement and a sense of purpose. As they dug into the earth, their tiny hands planting saplings, they felt a deep connection to nature.
Each child took pride in nurturing their little trees, understanding that they were contributing to a greener planet. This hands-on activity sparked their curiosity about the environment, teaching them the importance of caring for living things and fostering a sense of responsibility. The smiles on their faces reflected not just fun, but a budding awareness of their role in protecting the Earth for future generations.
New Providence
Planting an Apple Tree
Students from DLC had a wonderful hands-on learning experience this week! They welcomed a new apple tree to the campus, learning exactly how to plant it and what it takes to help it grow and thrive. It was a fantastic lesson in nature and responsibility that our students will get to watch grow for years to come.
Elizabeth
Green Today, Better Tomorrow
We had a large group of students attend this tree planting! We were so happy to see these students come out to learn more about their apple tree!
Ashley from Groundworks Elizabeth explained to the students how apple trees can range from small, which is about 2-3 meters tall, to a large tree, which range over 10 meters tall! She also mentioned a healthy and mature apple tree can produce hundreds of apples in a year!
Thank you again for having the students come out for Groundworks Elizabeth wonderful presentation 😊
Elizabeth
Roots for the Future
Welcome back to another tree planting! On the County’s continuous journey to different locations, we are beyond excited to visit the teachers and students at Terence C. Reilly!
This year, the students were awarded a Cherry tree🍒. Here is a fun fact that the students learned today:
There are two main types of cherries: sweet cherries, which are normally eaten fresh, and tart cherries, which are often used in pies, juices, and preserves. Cherries are also rich in vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants.
Shoutout to Ashley and Stephanie for the wonderful work that they do😊!
Elizabeth
The Gift that Keeps Growing
We are so excited for the apple tree that has been planted for Peterstown Community Center!
Apple trees can live for fifty to one-hundred years or more when well cared for. The young trees will need regular care, including watering and monitoring, to help them grow strong and healthy. We look forward to watching them flourish over the years, serving as a lasting reminder of what can be accomplished when a community works together toward a common goal!
Elizabeth
Elizabethport Community Center
One of several Prevention Links locations! This community came together for a meaningful tree planting event, demonstrating how small actions can make a lasting difference. This event was more than just planting trees – it was about building connections within the community space.
Awarded an Apple tree, this wonderful group of people worked together to share knowledge, encourage one another and celebrate their collective effort to care for the environment!
Elizabeth
Einstein’s Outdoor Classroom
Dr. Albert Einstein students were able to learn about why trees are so important. They provide shade, produce oxygen, create habitats for wildlife, and help keep our environment clean!
This year, the students were awarded Cherry trees! Did you know that it can take a cherry tree three to seven years to produce a significant harvest after planting? Most cherries are harvested during late spring and early summer, depending on the climate they are in. We are very excited to see how this cherry tree will grow!
Roselle
Spring Sprang Sprung
It’s a jungle out there! This garden has taken off with reckless abandon. As we wind down the year, our garden is just getting started. Soon we’ll see the shoots and buds that turn into fruits and vegetables. We won’t be here to harvest them, but hopefully people will grab whatever looks tasty.
