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November 12, 2025THE FRIENDS ARE LOOKING FOR HELPThe Friends are looking for someone knowledgeable about AV matters and willing to volunteer a few times a year to ensure our speakers' have the support they need so our programs run smoothly. We'd also like a volunteer to help with our social media accounts, i.e., posting, promoting programs, on Facebook, Instagram, etc. If you're interested or know someone who may be, please email mennist@arboretumfriends.net or lbencivengo@arboretumfriends.net. Thank you! 2025 TREE SYMPOSIUM WRAP-UPSaturday's Tree Symposium was a big success, judging by the enthusiastic comments from 70 participants. Four excellent speakers engaged the audience with the latest information on the impact of trees in our environment, as well as the challenges facing their survival. Bruce Crawford, MCPC Garden Manager, gave the final talk on special trees at the Arboretum and led a walking tour to point them out. At the end, he demonstrated best practices for tree planting at the edge of the great lawn in front of the mansion. We are grateful to Bartlett Tree Experts for sponsoring the event and donating the tree that was planted. Read more in the upcoming issue of Arboretum Leaves. Judy Snow Thank you to Marge Hulstrunk and Russell Gatzke for the lovely table arrangements, see photo. Thanks to Kathy Kirk for the photos of our speakers and to Judy Snow for the photos of Bruce Crawford on the tour and tree planting. 
Click a picture to open the Photo Gallery page on our website. Members Only New Year's Party Squirrels - Love 'Em or Feed 'Em, with Jim WalkerSunday, January 11 - 1:00-3:00 PMIn person at The Frelinghuysen ArboretumDiscover the playful, and sometimes pesky, world of backyard squirrels in this fun and informative talk. Jim will explore their habits, the challenges they create for bird lovers, and clever ways to either deter or delight them at your feeders. Jim Walker is the owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Denville, New Jersey, where for the past six years he's been helping people bring the joy of bird feeding and nature to their backyards. An avid outdoorsman and lifelong bird and nature enthusiast, Jim spent 25 years in the corporate world before turning his passion for the outdoors into his profession. Following the program, we'll celebrate with our usual spread of delicious savory and sweet treats, accompanied by coffee, tea and wine. The event is free for members, but you must register as attendance is limited to 100 people. For more information and to register, click on the Wild Birds Unlimited logo. If you are not currently a member of the Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, CLICK HERE to join us and attend the Members Only New Year's Party. SAVE THE DATES FOR UPCOMING PROGRAMSCooking Demonstration with Chef Cynthia Triolo
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