Events
Russell Farms Update
On December 6, the Wyckoff Township Committee held the public hearing on the ordinance authorizing the purchase of Russell Farms, and then passed the ordinance later that evening. The acquisition is contingent on the receipt by the developer of a "no further action" letter from the state Department of Environmental Protection indicating that the pesticide clean-up at the site has been successfully completed. After receipt of this letter, the Township can take possession in exchange for the $3.1 million.
Upcoming Meetings
Northeast New Jersey Beekeepers
Meetings are the 3rd Friday of every month.Location: Ramapo College, Anisfield School of Business building, Room 135S Click for directions
Wyckoff Zoning Board Meeting
Monday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m.Town Hall, 340 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff
Hear testimony from SAVE Wyckoff’s Planning expert.
Public comment may be admissible.
June 2 presentation to feature ideas for reducing water, fertilizer use on lawns
Mike Krug, program director of Weis Ecology Center in Ringwood, a NJ Audubon site, was the featured speaker at the Friends of Wyckoff meeting on June 2. Krug discussed how homeowners can convert some of their lawns to a more natural habitat using native species, and as a result make their yards more "bird friendly." Use of native plant species can greatly reduce the use of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and water. Krug, who has a degree in Environmental Science, is an avid naturalist with extensive experience in environmental education.
For a related articles, click here:
Converting your lawn to a garden, Continental Magazine, May 2008
http://magazine.continental.com/content4690
Moss makes a lush, no-care lawn
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/01/garden/01moss.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper&oref=slogin,
New York Times, May 1, 2008
Living green with a lush lawn, The Bergen Record, June 19, 2008
http://www.northjersey.com/news/aroundnj/Advocates_say_you_can_live_green_and_have_a_lush_lawn.html