The Fanwood Environmental Commission welcomed 25 student volunteers from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) this past Saturday, October 15. The volunteers worked under the supervision on environmental commission members to remove a selection of the multiflora roses and Japanese Stilt Grass at the Fanwood Nature Center. Fanwood DPW supplied tools and supplies for the project.The program was made possible through a volunteer grant from Sustainable Jersey, a state program that supports the sustainability efforts of municipalities. Fanwood worked with the Bonner Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at TCNJ to develop the one-day project. The project will contribute to Sustainable Jersey action points for the borough.
“We are very fortunate to have received this volunteer grant from Sustainable Jersey.” said Environmental Commission member Margaret Chowdhury. “The volunteer’s efforts were a great benefit to maintaining the Nature Center.”
