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Wildlife Preserves, Inc. Supports Saving the Drew Forest!
Wildlife Preserves, a private, nonprofit land conservation corporation dedicated to the preservation of natural areas, open space, wildlife, and wildlife habitats for conservation, education, and research., has written a letter in support of saving the Drew Forest!
Wildflowers in the Forest: A Story in 3 Acts
What’s blooming now—and later. You won’t want to miss a blossom.
Sherrill to seek $5M in federal funding for Drew Forest preservation in Madison
MADISON - Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-11, has submitted a Community Project Funding (CPF) request of $5 million to the House Appropriations Committee to support the preservation of the Drew University Forest Preserve.
Sherrill submitted the request along with 14 other CPF requests for the 11th Congressional District for Fiscal Year 2024, according to a Monday, April 17 statement from the congresswoman’s office. The requests may be included in the text of the 2024 appropriations bill and marked up by the House Appropriations Committee later this year.
4/29 - Madison Green & Clean
The Downtown Development Commission (DDC) is sponsoring "Madison Green & Clean" (formerly known as May Day), a town-wide beautification day with a new focus on Eco-Friendly Initiatives! We hope you will join the fun and help us celebrate this on Saturday,April 29, 2023.
4/19 - EV Expo at Sunday Motor Co.
Come meet the Friends of the Drew Forest!
The EV Expo is returning to Madison on Wednesday, April 19. This event is sponsored by the Environmental Commissions of Madison, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township.
4/16 - Daffodil Day at Reeves Reed Arboretum
Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit, when visitors to the Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey – over 50,000 bulbs in bloom in the Arboretum's glacially carved Daffodil Bowl!
The day’s activities include spring-themed games and crafts, a story trail, music, food, market vendors, our current art exhibit, and of course, the Green Goats will be there.
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.
Protect Our Water on World Water Day
It’s World Water Day! Have you wondered where YOUR drinking water comes from?
The answer may be —from under your feet— if you live in Madison or one of the 30 other towns that drink water from wells drilled into the Buried Valley Aquifer. These wells produce high-quality inexpensive water from porous glacial sediments that were deposited in valleys that extend like tentacles across parts of Morris, Essex, Somerset, and Union Counties.
With all these towns pumping water out of this aquifer, why hasn’t it been used up?
Have You Heard About Our Herons?
The Drew Forest provides vital habitat to many water bird species in its two large freshwater ponds, but one of the most recognizable is the heron. Herons are large, majestic wading birds that can be found in various habitats throughout New Jersey, but mainly stick close to bodies of freshwater with areas for wading. Four of the more common and recognizable heron species in the state are the Great Blue Heron, the Great Egret, the Green Heron, and the Tricolored Heron, each of which find perfect hunting ground in the Drew Forest.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Supports Saving the Drew Forest!
Parisppany-Troy Hills, commonly known as Parsippany, is a township in Morris County that has passed a resolution in support of saving the Drew Forest!
Madison meeting with conservation group to build Drew Forest funding application
By Alex Parker-Magyar | Madison Eagle
“Borough officials are meeting with a major land conservation agency as they seek funding help to preserve the threatened Drew University Forest Preserve.”
4/4/23 - “It’s Almost Spring” Green Fair
In collaboration with The Parsippany Green Team and The Parsippany Advisory Committee, The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System Presents: "It's Almost Spring" Green Fair
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.
Fun with Foxes in the Forest
January and February are mating months for the abundant red foxes in the Drew Forest. The flourishing ecosystem of Drew Forest provides an excellent habitat for red foxes and our environment benefits in a variety of ways from having them there.
Have an Oak-y Valentine’s Day with Nature-Themed Valentines!
Show some love for the Drew Forest this Valentine’s Day with some nature-themed valentines. Download and print your own!
PETITION: Save Canoe Brook Reservoir From Development!
Canoe Brook Reservoir in Milburn, NJ is at risk of being sold to a private housing developer. Learn more and sign the petition HERE!
Madison calls for talks with university neighbors to preserve Drew Forest from developers
By William Westhoven | Daily Record
Madison Mayor Robert Conley is once again calling on Drew University officials to meet with him to discuss the preservation of the environmentally sensitive Drew Forest.
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.
Ecologist Calls for the Preservation of Madison's Drew Forest
Dr. Douglas Tallamy, a wildlife ecologist and best-selling author, has issued a public plea to save the Drew Forest.
Homegrown National Park Supports Saving the Drew Forest!
Homegrown National Park supports saving the Drew Forest!