Cranford, NJ – The Friends of Lenape Park, in cooperation with the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, will host a “Bluebird Trail Day” on Saturday, March 18, beginning at 7:00 a.m.
“Bluebird Trail Day” will start with a winter bird walk beginning at the Lenape Park parking lot located off Kenilworth Boulevard in Cranford. Following the bird walk there will be a brief introduction of the Nestbox Project and future plans for the surrounding area. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in the Nestbox Project which will start at 10 a.m. Participants will be asked to prepare and clean the Bluebird Nestboxes for the arrival of these special birds. General maintenance and the removal of debris around the area will keep the birds coming back year after year. Bluebirds are expected to arrive in mid-March. Please dress appropriately. Sturdy work boots are recommended because the ground could be wet. Also bring gloves, small brushes, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, and trash bags.
“This is a fabulous spot for watching bluebirds and other wildlife,” said Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, liaison
to the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Advisory Board and a resident of Cranford.
Applications will be available for anyone interested in becoming a Nestbox Monitor. As a Nestbox Monitor
you will be checking the nestboxes periodically from April 1 through July 1.
Friends of Lenape Park is an organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the native biodiversity
at Lenape Park, an important wetland and oasis for wildlife in Union County. With the assistance of the
Union County Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, the Friends have established a bird inventory
for Lenape Park. Since the year 2000, a total of 144 birds have fledged on the trail, including 128 Tree Swallows and 16 Bluebirds.
In case of rain, the event will be held on Sunday, March 19. For more information, please contact
Friends of Lenape Park at lenapepark@aol.com; 16 South Avenue West, Cranford NJ 07016,
or call Frank Budney at (908) 687-2169. You can also visit our website for additional information
at http://hometown.aol.com/lenapepark1/main.html. |
