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Summer School in the Drew Forest!
Students from the Urban Scholars Upward Bound program kick off Forest nature walks.

Amazing Trial Turnout! What's Next?
Plus new funding requests to preserve the Drew Forest.


Big News: Forest Support is Blooming!
Leaders gather for Earth Day celebration. ➡️ We need you to join us at the next big event on May 20/21.

Leap into Spring
Over $9 million approved at the federal and county levels! What comes next?

'Tis the season for Forest Love 💚🌳
Our 3rd annual Forest Valentines are here! Pick a design; then post, print & share!


Through the Woods: Updates & Thanks
The good news: Morris County approved a $5 million grant to the Borough of Madison for a conservation sale of the Forest. There's still more to do.

It's a Nail Biter: Join us on Mon., Nov. 20, 7pm in Morristown
Will the County Commissioners approve $10 million to conserve the Forest (Madison's request)? Or $5 million (Open Space Committee recommendation)? Something in between? We're on pins and needles.

Deja Vu: We Need Your Help Wed., Nov. 8, 8pm in Morristown
Yep, it's time to show up (again) at the Morris County Commissioners meeting, 8 pm at 10 Court St, Morristown. On the agenda: a 6pm organizing dinner at Caffe India.

Good News, Bad News: We Need Your Help Wed., Oct 25, 7pm in Morristown
We need you to connect with Morris County Commissioners at 2 upcoming meetings (Oct 25 and Nov 8) and through email statements of support.

We Need Your Help (Again): Thurs, Oct. 12, 6-6:30 PM in Morristown
This is it—the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee is voting on a $10 million grant to buy the Forest. But first there’s a public meeting. We packed it last time. Let’s do it again.

Friends & Forest Advocacy: Join Us on Wed. Sept. 6
The Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Committee is reviewing Madison's $10 million funding request to purchase the Forest. Let's show up on Sept. 6—and do what we do best: represent the forest.

The Yard Sign Campaign 2.0: Three Ways to Help
Help us blanket Morris County with Drew Forest yard signs!


Toads a-Mating, Events to Attend, Help Needed
Can you join us on May 22 to demonstrate community-wide support for Morris County funds to purchase the Forest? Wear your tee and see you at Madison Borough Hall, Monday, May 22, 8-8:45pm. RSVP below.

Wildflowers in the Forest: A Story in 3 Acts
What’s blooming now—and later. You won’t want to miss a blossom.

Where does your water come from? Under your feet.
The Drew Forest purifies 71.5 million gallons of water for the Buried Valley Aquifer, which services 31 towns.

Share the Forest Love: Our 2nd Annual Valentine Fest
Valentines to print & share, plus truly foxy love in Forest dens and another local petition to sign.

Doug Tallamy Calls for Saving the Forest
Red-tailed hawks, winter wonderland and a video by Dr. Douglas Tallamy, a prominent ecologist, that you’ll want to share.