Hosted by:
Jersey City Free Public Library Gardner Main Branch
Contact: Elizabeth Knight

In Partnership with:

• Van Vorst Park
• Jersey City Department of Infrastructure and Division of Sustainability
• Hudson Chapter Native Plant Society of New Jersey (NPSNJ Hudson)

Activities Include:

• Tree Walk & Talk: A certified arborist will guide you through Van Vorst Park, identifying various trees.
• Beekeeping Presentation: Learn about the vital role of pollinators from a local beekeeper and spot the queen bee in a safe observation hive. (Noon-2:00 PM)
• Native Plant Giveaway: Receive milkweed plugs, seed packets, and learn about native plants and pollinators from NPSNJ Hudson representatives.
• Children’s Bark Rubbing Activity: Kids can create their own tree trunk bark rubbings with paper and crayons.
• Library Table: Sign up for a library card and see a sample tote bag for kids. Pick up your tote in the Bonetti room and select a book to take home!
• Repair Cafe: Try your hand at sewing a button on felt letters that spell "RC."

Everyone is Welcome – Bring Family and Friends!

For more information, contact Elizabeth Knight at eknight@jclibrary.org or call 201-215-1691.