Make A Difference Day Saturday #MDDAY @DailyRecord @Gannett
The public is invited to join employees of the Daily Record and members of The Land Conservancy of New Jersey for a Make A Difference Day community project from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Community Garden in Mount Olive.
The Community Garden, launched in 2012 by The Land Conservancy, is a cooperative arrangement that allows members to grow carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and other vegetables on designated plots.
Volunteers will be assisting with the clean up and preparation of the Community Garden at South Branch Preserve for the winter season.
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The garden covers a half-acre parcel at Wolfe Road and Route 46 and members often donate excess produce to local food pantries operated by Drakestown Methodist Church and Flanders Methodist Church.
Gloves, tools and water will be provided. It is recommended to wear long pants, closed shoes and a jacket.
Participants can work a partial or full shift. There will be a lunch break at noon. Portable bathroom facilities will be available.
For more information or to volunteer on Saturday, call 973-541-1010 x14 or visit www.tlc-nj.org. (Directions below).
For more than 20 years, USA WEEKEND magazine, in collaboration with Points of Light, has sponsored Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service, which serves as an inspiration for local residents to take action and get involved in their neighborhood.
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For more information about Make A Difference Day, visit http://makeadifferenceday.com.
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Directions to the Community Garden at South Branch Preserve:
From Rout 46 west: Take Wolfe Road exit. Proceed about 200 feet and make a right to a gravel driveway. Park in the lot. The garden is about 300 feet on the left in the field.
From west of the garden: Take Route 46 east to top of Hackettstown Mountain. Make a right at second light on Wolfe Road. Proceed about 200 feet and make a right to a gravel driveway. Park in the lot. The garden is about 300 feet toward the field.
From Rt. 80 west: Take Exit 25, stay on Route 46 west. About one mile past the lake, turn left at the traffic light from Route 46 to Wolfe Road. Proceed about 200 feet and make a right to a gravel driveway. Park in the lot. The garden is about 300 feet on the left in the field.
From Rt. 80 east: Take the Budd Lake exit, stay left for Route 46 west. Proceed on Route 46 west. About one mile past the lake, turn left at the traffic light to Wolfe Road. Proceed about 200 feet and make a right to a gravel driveway. Park in the lot. The garden is about 300 feet on the left in the field.
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