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THE VEC PASSES RESOLUTION TO URGE WEST ORANGE TO
PRESERVE WATCHUNG MOUNTAIN

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VEC EARTH DAY 2025 NATIVE PLANT SALE ORDER FORM

The VEC held a Native Plant Sale in honor of Earth Day 2025
Plants were picked up by residents on Saturday, April 26, 2025,
at Hillcrest Farms: 377 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona NJ.

Flowering Perennials and Shrubs at wholesale prices.
See lists and all plant information on the Order Form
Download Order Form:

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VEC /Verona Library presents
Creating a Deer Resistant Native Garden

Featuring Deb Ellis of the Native Plant Society of NJ
Deb is the Founder of the Essex Chapter of the NPSNJ, a Master Gardener and a Rutgers Steward
Learn all about native perennials and shrubs that will thrive in and beautify your yard

Verona Public Library: Wednesday April 2, from 6:30-7:30 pm

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VEC Junior Commissioner Presentations: December 9, 2024

Nia Pilauri: The Microbiome: Biocontrollers of Invasive Species

VEC Junior Commissioner Presentations: December 9, 2024

Cece Manis: Water Quality in Verona’s Waterways

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WEBINARS/PRESENTATIONS

1. Junior Commissioner Presentations (December 9, 2024) View
2. Recycling 101 Webinar (March 20, 2024) View
3. Backyard Composting Webinar (Jan 18, 2024) View
4. PFAS Webinar (Feb 2, 2022) View
   

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