Free tree seedlings will be available to Washington Township residents as part of the New Jersey Forest Service’s New Jersey Community Tree Recovery Campaign.

From 10 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2024, residents will be able to pick up five bare root tree seedlings at the Rock Spring Park gazebo nearest to the Senior Center. Seedlings are available on a first come, first served basis.  Residents should plant the seedlings within two days  in order to prevent the roots from drying out.

When properly planted and maintained, trees can be assets to a community. They improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood or business district, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants, and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits.