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Arbor Day Tree Planting, Cadwalader Park

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Friday April 25, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Cadwalader Park Alliance in partnership with the City of Trenton will be hosting an Arbor Day tree planting event this Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help restore the 100-acre park's tree canopy. Supported by a grant from the PSEG Foundation and the Arbor Day Foundation, the event is one of several efforts to replace trees in the park and in Trenton more broadly, mostly with larger shade trees but also several native flowering understory trees as well for a total of 35 to 40 trees.

At the event, staff will instruct volunteers on proper tree planting methods. A site contractor will pre-dig holes for the trees, and volunteers will assist in installing and mulching the trees and installing tree guards to prevent damage from deer.

Those who wish to volunteer are invited to join the event around 9:30 a.m. at the Ranger Station in front of Ellarslie, with an anticipated finish time of 2 p.m. Tools will be provided, as will coffee, water and a light snack. Pre-registration is not necessary but is appreciated to help determine the number of tools and gloves needed as well as to gauge the quantity of snacks. Please email Randy Baum at randybaum258@gmail.com.