The DEC's Trees for Tribs Grant Program supports efforts to reforest New York's tributaries, or small creeks and streams, which flow into and feed larger rivers and lakes. The goal of the program is to support communities in planting young trees and shrubs along stream corridors, also known as riparian areas, to prevent erosion, increase flood water retention, improve wildlife and stream habitat, as well as protect water quality (
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Are you available to volunteer for a couple of hours Oct. 1?
The Town of Monroe is teaming up with the New York State Department of Conservation's "Trees for Tribs" program to plant 130 native trees and shrubs along a Ramapo River tributary in Monroe.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event or would like more details, email Ann Marie Morris at monroesc@monroeny.org.
The planting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The rain date is Wednesday, Oct. 2.