Achievements of 2012

Arboretum

 

  • Maintained grounds, cutting grass and watering as needed
  • Continued to repair damage as we can due to ongoing vandalism
  • Celebrated 10th Anniversary with an Open House
  • Contributed to ad-hoc committee concerning proposed Nature Preserve

Arbor Day

  • Continued to promote Arbor Day wit an Open House at the EHT Arboretum and Nature Center

Miscellaneous

  • Continued to review plans, as required, to ensure compliance with our township ordinances
  • Continued to work with Boy Scouts on Eagle Scout Certification programs
  • Increased our members’ awareness and knowledge of environmental concerns effecting Egg Harbor Township by participating in appropriate, new workshops etc
  • Continued to publicize the Commissions activities and accomplishments in the Current, the Press and various environmental publications such as the ANJEC Quarterly Report, our website and Facebook page, etc.
  • Continued to work with NJ Audubon Society member John Layton and Township Administration to identify retention basins suitable for bluebird houses

2012 Results

Retention Basins
126 Eastern bluebirds
6 House wrens
14 Tree swallows
6 Chickadees


Arboretum
18 House wrens
15 Tree swallows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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