What do you get when hundreds of thousands of volunteers come out on one day to volunteer to improve public land? You get National Public Lands Day, an annual day of national civic action, now in its 21st year.
What started in 1994 with three sites has now expanded to a nationwide day of volunteerism. Last year, 175,000 volunteers participated across 2,237 sites. Participants plant trees, maintain trails, collect invasive plants, remove trash and much more — all in service of maintaining and stewarding our shared resources.
This year, Woodbridge is inviting residents, businesses and schools to take part in this important day, held on September 27th. From 9am to 3pm, participants will be cleaning and beautifying parks, school grounds, playgrounds and public grounds around town. Contact Niven Raghib at niven.raghib@twp.woodbridge.nj.us or 732-596-4047 to register.
In addition, from 11am to 3pm, head over to the Ernie Eros Wildlife Preserve for the 2nd Annual Ernie Oros Woodbridge River Celebration, featuring food, live music, a walking tour, and kayaking.

Ernie Oros Wildlife Preserve is located on Omar Ave. between Rahway Ave and Blair Rd. in Avenel, NJ. BestRentNJ.com rental apartments located nearby include Evergreen East, Evergreen Forest and Green Plaza. Other nearby apts for rent include listings at Woodbridge Village, Gill Lane and Florida Grove Manor. Use BestRentNJ.com’s Apartment Locator to find the Garden State residence that’s right for you.