Why are There Sooooo Many Acorns This Year?! Read on for more details on a “mast” year.

Leaf science and the beautiful transformation of Ginkgo biloba leaves.

As autumn officially arrives and September begins to wind down, it is time to start thinking about preparing your roses for the upcoming cold weather.

As summer winds to a close we thought we’d take a quick look at the extinction danger for lightning bugs (aka fireflies) and learn how we can help these and other insects survive. Help them continue to shine bright.

The Pollinator Garden and Monarch Waystation is full of beautiful flowers and pollinators right now (July 2023); it was started in 2017 by Jean Greeley, Rutgers Environmental Steward and Master Gardener. The original patch of pollinator plants slowly grew through the years to become a much larger site with four sections, each with its own micro habitat that supports plants with differing needs. 

Volunteers are the power of Brookdale Park Conservancy! We are grateful for everyone who lends a helping hand and thrilled that each effort brings out more volunteers.