Reducing invasive species in our County Parks is an important way to help foster biodiversity and conserve native plants in and around our area.
Watchung Reservation: Meet the Watchung Reservation Invasive Plant Strike Force! In October, this newly formed team of 33 Union County volunteers received training to remove unwanted plants that threaten the natural habitat in the 2,000-acre Reservation. Many thanks to all the hardworking volunteers, who removed litter from the woodland trails and river that winds through the park. Unless otherwise noted, all photos by Betty Ann Kelly/County of Union.Ĭonant Park: In October, Conant Street Park in Elizabeth received some TLC from a large group of Adopt-a-Park volunteers organized through the World Mission Society Church of God last Sunday, as part of a worldwide community service day. Individual volunteers and neighborhood groups, schools and local businesses donate countless hours for plantings, clean-ups and other essential projects that help our parks thrive as centers for environmental conservation, relaxation and recreation for the whole community.įor more information or to join, contact the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation by phone at 90 or by email at Projects – 2018 Our two main volunteer programs are Adopt-A-Park and Adopt- A-Trail, and we also have a specially trained Chain Saw Crew, which tackles downed trees and other heavy tasks. It is a rich and diverse system of parks maintained with the help of hundreds of dedicated volunteers throughout the year. The Union County Parks System includes 36 parks spanning 6,200 acres.
All trash must be carried out when receptacles are full or unavailable.įor more information and updates on Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak visit /covid19. Dogs must be kept on leash unless in dog parks. Share paved paths by keeping to the right unless passing. The taking of plants and other wildlife is prohibited.
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