Dear Friend of MCF,

‘Though a fresh blanket of snow in my backyard can be lovely to behold this time of year, the gardener in me pines for springtime and a return to greenery. Speaking of springtime, in this monthly newsletter, we will entice you to celebrate with us the arrival of spring at our annual May “Spring for Conservation” Family Picnic at Bayonet Farms in Holmdel. Also, if you haven’t already seen it, we’ve attached a link to our 2021 Annual Report which should give you a strong sense of what we accomplished last year thanks to support from hundreds of Monmouth County individuals, families, businesses and municipalities.

Stay warm and safe and we’ll see you soon! 

William D. Kastning, AICP
Executive Director

Your donation supports Monmouth Conservation Foundation’s mission of
Creating Parks . Saving Open Space . Preserving Farmland .
Safeguarding Waterways . Teaching Environmental Sustainability .
Protecting Wildlife
Habitat Trumps Feeding for Winter Wildlife Survival

(Williston Herald Media, 1/19/22) As you’ll see in the linked article, the prevailing wisdom about feeding wildlife during the winter has shifted in recent years. Much as we would think that putting food out for deer, birds and other wildlife in the winter is the humane thing to do, that doesn’t necessarily produce optimal outcomes for our four-legged and winged friends. ‘Though written about North Dakota’s wildlife in winter, similar principles apply here in New Jersey.


Spotlight on
2021 Annual Report 

Notwithstanding how it was completely subsumed within the Covid-19 pandemic, the period covering our 2021 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021) had some notable bright spots for MCF. While we’ve distributed it previously via email to all our loyal friends, our new Annual Report can also be accessed via the below link. We didn’t want you to miss reading about any of the ways we continue to make a difference in Monmouth County… with a LOT of help from our friends.
Preview of Spring For Conservation 2022

Although Punxsutawney Phil has, predictably, seen his shadow, indicating that spring is indeed on its way, one would never know it from the recent snowstorms that have blanketed Monmouth County. Here at MCF, we’re taking Phil at his word and are already gearing up for our second annual “Spring for Conservation” family event at Bayonet Farm in Holmdel on Saturday, May 14 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Delicious food, refreshing adult beverages, ice cream from Crazees, live music by the Elk/Ward Duo and outdoor activities for the entire family will be on tap once again. Please contact us for sponsorship opportunities and stay tuned for ticket sales, coming soon!
New Trustees in Focus

MCF is proud to welcome two new members, Len Cohen and Danny Hertz, to our Board of Trustees. Both joined the Board on November 18, 2021. Cohen was elected for an initial two-year term while Hertz is serving a three-year term.
Leonard “Len” Cohen
Leonard “Len” Cohen is a native of the UK where he received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Oxford University. His early work was for the British government where he helped negotiate international investment treaties. Len went on to earn an MBA from Columbia University in New York where he later worked as a consultant in the information services space before moving to Credit Suisse with a focus on Corporate Development. Len currently runs a consulting firm and has clients in the wealth and asset management space. He serves on MCF’s Finance Committee. 
Daniel “Danny” Hertz
Daniel “Danny” Hertz III is CEO and Owner of Seals Eastern, a gasket and seal company with 100+ employees based in Red Bank. He has degrees from University of Colorado, Stevens Institute of Technology and Brooklyn Law School. A lifelong resident of Monmouth County, Danny lives in Locust with his wife Pamela. He is the father of four children. Danny sits on MCF’s Government and Public Relations Committee.
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