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6/3 and 6/4 - Earthsongs
Join us for Earthsongs, a Harmonium Society concert that will feature images of the Drew Forest during the performance of a choral composition called Peace of the Wild Things. We’ll be tabling during both performances, June 3 and 4. Come say hello!
5/22 - Photo Op at Madison Town Council, 8-8:45pm
On Monday, May 22, 2023, the Madison Borough Council has an important Forest vote: a resolution to apply for a $10 million grant from Morris County Open Space to purchase the Drew Forest. Join the Friends and show your support for the Forest!
5/22 - Nature’s Temples: The Complex World of Old Growth Forests with Joan Maloof
Meet Joan (and your FODF friends) a virtual/in-person talk celebrating Nature’s Temples: The Complex World of Old Growth Forests. It’s at the Princeton Public Library, 6:00 - 7:15pm. And we’re a co-sponsor!
The book makes a powerful case for protecting old forests, as well as for letting younger forests grow old. It packs lots of scientific information into an easy, fun read (as do her other books). A top pick on our Forest reading list.
4/29 - Madison Green & Clean
The Downtown Development Commission (DDC) is sponsoring "Madison Green & Clean" (formerly known as May Day), a town-wide beautification day with a new focus on Eco-Friendly Initiatives! We hope you will join the fun and help us celebrate this on Saturday,April 29, 2023.
4/19 - EV Expo at Sunday Motor Co.
Come meet the Friends of the Drew Forest!
The EV Expo is returning to Madison on Wednesday, April 19. This event is sponsored by the Environmental Commissions of Madison, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township.
4/16 - Daffodil Day at Reeves Reed Arboretum
Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit, when visitors to the Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey – over 50,000 bulbs in bloom in the Arboretum's glacially carved Daffodil Bowl!
The day’s activities include spring-themed games and crafts, a story trail, music, food, market vendors, our current art exhibit, and of course, the Green Goats will be there.
4/4/23 - “It’s Almost Spring” Green Fair
In collaboration with The Parsippany Green Team and The Parsippany Advisory Committee, The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System Presents: "It's Almost Spring" Green Fair
2023 Winter Market Presented by Grow It Green Morristown
The Morris Winter Farmers Market presented by Grow it Green Morristown is back for the 2023 winter season. Make sure to swing by to visit our booth to meet some of the Friends of the Drew Forest!
Nov 15 @ 8am - Breakfast Briefing: Drew Forest Update with the Great Swamp Watershed Association
Get an update on the efforts to save the Drew Forest from development! A light breakfast will be served followed by the presentation and a Q&A session.
GSWA Member Free | Non-member (Adult) $10 | Non-member (Child) $5 | Discounted Annual GSWA Family Membership $40
October 27 @ 7pm: “Why Save the Drew Forest?”
Join forest ecologist Dr. Sara Webb and members of the Friends of the Drew Forest in discussion about the unique nature of the Drew Forest and the importance of conserving all 53 acres. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Drew Forest, the Summit Area GreenFaith Circle, the Summit Environmental Commission, and the Summit Free Public Library. It will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
6/4 - Coffee With Friends at Sunday Motor Co.
Meet the Friends of the Drew Forest and have a cup of coffee! We will be hanging out at Sunday Motor Co. from 10 am to 2 pm on June 4, 2022 to talk about the Forest. Hope to see you there!