June News and Upcoming Events

Dear Friend of MCF,

Thank you to all who attended and sponsored our Spring for Conservation event held on May 15th at Bayonet Farms in Holmdel. We raised nearly $10,000 to support our work. It was a beautiful day and wonderful to see so many new and old friends in-person after so long! Take a look at the photo gallery below for a peek into the day's festivities.

Sincerely,

William D. Kastning, AICP

Executive Director

P.S. Save the date for our next event on Thursday, July 15th at Bell Works in Holmdel. Join us for an evening race event. More information to follow.

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Protecting Wildlife

Preserving Land around Naval Weapons Station Earle

A new funding source from the Department of Defense will provide over $2 million to protect land around the military installation. MCF and the County of Monmouth are racing against the clock to obtain the required matching funds and protect land in a competitive real estate market.

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Spring for Conservation Photo Gallery

Thank you to new and old friends that joined us for the outdoor barbecue event on a beautiful spring day. Photos by Tina Colella Photography.

View the photo gallery here.

Tiny Urban Forests Fight Climate Change

Small groves of native trees can have a big impact on our climate through a method aimed at increasing biodiversity and absorbing CO2. This can be done on small patches of land in urban and suburban areas. Find inspiration to take action in your own yard through this interesting article.

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Look - Don't Touch Baby Wildlife!

It's that time of year when wildlife abounds, especially babies! As tempting as it may be, it's usually best to leave wildlife alone. Take a look at this informative article that will enlighten you about how to react if you find baby wildlife.

Read the full article here.

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