Tree Time embraces the creativity found in story-time and encourages activities to explore the forest ecosystem. As part of the Department of Environmental Protection, the New Jersey Forest Service works hard to achieve its mission to practice and promote sound stewardship and conservation of public, private, and community forest lands, to monitor and nurture forest health, to assist municipalities with the development of their tree resources and to achieve forest related economic, environmental and social benefits for current and future generations. One goal of the Forest Service is the growth of leadership and direction in developing high quality, sustainable forestry programs at the community level. We view community libraries as a source for global information and our connection to the world. They are a powerhouse of information designed to educate and to build bridges among diverse individuals and cultures.
Community libraries are often the first to put a book in the hands of a child.
Libraries produce the information needed to live, learn, work, and govern within our state, municipality, and home. The Community Forestry Program created Tree Time for many reasons. The program focuses on the environment, community, and education. We understand that many libraries are up against tremendous odds due to budgetary limitations. The program also recognizes many children are unaware of the forest environment.