The butterflies and the bees of Lambertville have a new home |
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 08:21 AM |
Thanks to a grant awarded by the LSRPA Foundation, Carvallo Park now has a well-functioning rain garden. The grant was arranged through the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC), which helps environmental commissions, individuals, local and state agencies in the State of New Jersey preserve natural resources and promote healthy communities. Since 2022, the LSRPA Foundation has partnered with ANJEC to support environmental projects throughout New Jersey. Volunteers constructing the rain garden. Photo credit: Jeff Worthington Finding volunteers was easy; Cavallo Park is a popular destination, and the town has a great community spirit. For several weeks, residents of all ages, including the mayor, Andrew Nowick, got on their hands and knees and planted 650 shoots of thirteen species that are native to New Jersey. Volunteers trained by Ms. Borge have been maintaining the garden since its completion. Two residents of Lambertville who benefit from the Cavallo Park rain garden. Photo credit: Mary Ann Borge The LSRPA Foundation is proud to provide funds for this and other worthy environmental projects through ANJEC and other non-governmental organizations. The Foundation also provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are aspiring to become environmental consultants, and to community college students pursuing curricula in the sciences. To support the Foundation, go to LSRPA.ORG and click on the Big Green Button found here: https://www.lsrpa.org/lsrpa-foundation |