The Land Conservancy of New Jersey Seeking Volunteers for Make A Difference Day

BOONTON, N.J. - Oct. 10, 2018 - PRLog -- The Land Conservancy of New Jersey, a non-profit, member-supported organization dedicated to preserving and protecting New Jersey's vital natural lands and drinking water resources, is seeking volunteers of all ages for Make A Difference Day to assist at their community garden at South Branch Preserve in Mount Olive, New Jersey.

The event is scheduled on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Volunteers can select a two-hour block of time to assist in winterizing The Land Conservancy of New Jersey's community garden.

The community garden which is in its 6^th season allow those who don't own property within the community a dedicated space to grow organic produce. Additionally, gardeners have donated more than 2,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to local food pantries since 2015, helping to provide healthy meals to people in their own community who don't have enough to eat.

"Through our community garden, our members have generously provided organic vegetables to food pantries who ensure urban communities have access to fresh and healthy produce," says Barbara McCloskey, membership & outreach manager for The Land Conservancy of New Jersey.

"We're looking for volunteers who can assist us with basic tasks such as spreading woodchips and overturning the soil. If we properly prepare our gardens for the winter months, it will ensure that next season is also a success," added McCloskey.

Make A Difference Day is a national event to unite millions in a common mission to help improve the lives of others. It is held on the fourth Saturday in October every year. This will be The Land Conservancy's fifth year of participating.  To volunteer a two-hour block of time at South Branch Preserve, participants of all ages are asked to sign up and register at http://www.tlc-nj.org/difference Gardening tools, work gloves and light refreshments will be available to those who attend.

About The Land Conservancy of New Jersey

Founded in 1981, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is a non-profit member-supported organization dedicated to preserving and protecting New Jersey's vital natural lands and drinking water resources. It is working to inspire and empower individuals and communities to take action to save the land that is important to New Jersey. To date, The Land Conservancy has helped preserve over 24,000 acres and helped towns receive more than $235 million for their land preservation projects. It has worked in 100 municipalities in 13 counties, benefiting millions of people who live in, work in, or visit New Jersey.

Accredited by the National Land Trust Accreditation Commission in 2009, The Land Conservancy meets the highest quality standards for protecting open space, upholding the public trust, and ensuring that our conservation efforts are permanent.