South Toms River Elementary School’s New Rain Garden

A newly installed rain garden at South Toms River Elementary School enhances stormwater management, supports pollinators, and serves as a hands-on environmental education resource for students.
Designer Looks for Balance in Nature

Christina Chrobokowa is a New Jersey native who has had a deep appreciation of nature since childhood. This appreciation matured into service for the protection of her region’s most precious natural resources of forests, meadows, streams, and wildlife.
Ocean County Pilot Projects

Read how community groups in Ocean County used Jersey-Friendly Yards to design their own beautiful native plant gardens.