New Jersey Fish & Wildlife is giving away native tree and shrub saplings to residents interested in beautifying their landscape and supporting local flora and fauna. All plants offered are ideal for local habitats and wildlife. Saplings include Atlantic White Cedar, Pawpaw, Winterberry Holly, White Oak, Beach Plum, and more!
Saplings are available on a first-come-first-served basis, while supplies last. We are offering five (5) native trees/shrubs per household. Plants are for pick-up only 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the visitor center located at 605 Pequest Road, Oxford NJ 07863. Enter through the Route 46 entrance as the Pequest Road gate will be closed and locked. Bring a GROCERY bag. Plants will not be held or reserved.
A flyer for this event can be accessed at the following link: https://nj.gov/dep/fgw/pdf/education/pequest_plant_giveaway_22.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Detailed directions to the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center are available at the following link: https://nj.gov/dep/fgw/peqdirct.htm?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery The address is 605 Pequest Rd., Oxford, NJ 07863.
For more information contact hofnod@dep.nj.gov.