Sustainable EHC

10/25/2025

10/13/2025

We recognize Indigenous Peoples Day! ? Indigenous peoples have lived in the Delaware River Basin for more than 12,000 years; the largest group was the Lenape. Others include the Nanticoke, Mohawk & Oneida. Many still call the Basin home today, with some tribes being state or federally recognized.

Check out this map & learn more about which indigenous peoples lived in this area & others by visiting the link in the comments!

10/07/2025

Even a dead tree has value...

10/03/2025

An arborist at Morris Arboretum takes his office off the ground to provide essential care to the vast collection of trees in the garden.

10/03/2025

10/01/2025

There's so much happening this month in EHC...

Email from Egg Harbor City eNews   Monthly News & Updates October 1, 2025 028 Have a 'Spooktacular' October Trick or Treating will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 EHC rededicates Peace Pilgrim statue

09/18/2025

Look what they are doing in Philly to cool off the city...

Philadelphia residents in parts of Brewerytown, Strawberry Mansion and Allegheny West can apply for a pilot program that aims to reduce energy burden and curb the cost of electric bills.

09/13/2025

Great night at "An Evening with Doug Tallamy" Wednesday, Sept. 10 at CCHS. Thank you to everyone who attended and learned about the nature of oak trees. Photos by Steve Jasiecki.

09/11/2025

Guide to collecting and planting Milkweed seeds for Monarchs
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Collecting Seeds:🌱🌱🌱
In late summer to early fall, look for milkweed pods that have turned brown and begun to split open. The seeds inside should be brown (not white or green). Gently collect them before the wind carries them away. Remove the silky fluff by placing seeds in a paper bag with a few coins and shaking, or by hand-separating. Store seeds in a cool, dry place until you’re ready.

Cold Stratification (Helping Them Germinate):
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Milkweed seeds need a period of cold to wake them up. Place your seeds in a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag, then refrigerate for 30–60 days. This mimics winter and boosts germination.

When & How to Plant:
• 🌿 Outdoors: Sow seeds directly in fall after the first frost. Nature will handle the cold stratification over winter.
• 🌿 Indoors: Start seeds in spring, about 8–12 weeks before your last frost date, after stratification. Plant 1/4” deep in moist soil with good light. Transplant seedlings outdoors after danger of frost.

Extra Tip: Plant milkweed in clusters to give monarchs a strong nectar source and plenty of leaves for their caterpillars. Native species work best in Missouri and are the most resilient.

🌸 By planting milkweed, you’re creating a sanctuary for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Every patch makes a difference! 🦋💛