BASKING RIDGE, NJ — A new wildflower meadow and 17 trees will be planted in Bernards Township as part of the Environmental Commission and Tree Commission’s efforts.
The new meadow will be planted by the Township Department of Public Works beginning in October as part of the Wildflower Meadow Project.
This “will create a meadow in an existing area next to the engineering building on South Maple,” said Committeewoman Ana Duarnte McCarthy. “This is a great opportunity to repurpose that land which is currently just being mowed.”
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The commission worked with Raritan Headwater to come up with the design of the project.
“It will be wonderful to see that come together probably for spring,” said Duarnte McCarthy.
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Additionally, 10 new trees will be planted by the Township Tree Commission to replace some that are failing.
Four trees will be planted at Pleasant Valley Park on Valley Road, four trees will be planted at Mountain Park on Mountain Road and Martinsville Road, and two at Southard Park at N. Maple Avenue.
The commission is also planting seven memorial trees.
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