Denville S.P.A.R.K. Polar Plunge 2023 at Cook’s Pond!

One of our favorite #Denville parks is hosting the Denville S.P.A.R.K. Polar Plunge 2023

February 25, 2023 @ 9:30am

DONATE and/or PLUNGE: https://givebutter.com/PLUNGE4SPARK2023 

Plunge into Cook’s Pond to continue our efforts to fulfill our mission: INDEPENDENT LIVING for some of the more challenged members within our community. Keep them here, together, in safe and familiar surroundings, Denville.

Registration and check-in begin at We PLUNGE at 1:00PM. Please join us to PLUNGE or show your SUPPORT!

See Denville’s Previous Polar Plunge’s with Denville S.P.A.R.K.:

2020 Denville Polar Plunge

#DENVILLE Polar Plunge

#DENVILLE ‘s Polar Plunge @ Cook’s Pond



VICTORY GARDENS

1st Day Hike @ #Denville ‘s Jonathan’s Woods!

Give the video a moment to load. Yes! This is #Denville ! #DenvilleProud !

Media by #Denville’s own @daveblinder | Dave Blinder Fine Art Nature Photography (dave-blinder.com)

10AM Hike start time, please arrive a few minutes early to find parking;

This is POWWW’s annual hike to welcome in the New Year. The group will meet at Jonathan’s Woods parking lot on Old Beach Glen Rd. Bring water, snack and hiking boots. Dress appropriately for the weather, which in the past has ranged from 10 degrees to 45 degrees. The hike will be about 5 miles at a moderate pace.

Meet: Jonathan’s Woods parking lot on Old Beach Glen Rd.

Parking is located here – https://goo.gl/maps/Q8j8mdQRCdfxF4nF7

Any questions contact Jim Florance at 973-769-5035

https://www.youtube.com/embed/7INbyFFoTfE?feature=oembedMedia by #Denville’s own @daveblinder| Dave Blinder Fine Art Nature Photography (dave-blinder.com)



VICTORY GARDENS

Spice Club @DenvilleLibrary !

Learn how to create a Vietnamese spice mix to make the cozy winter soup Pho.  This blend features Peppercorns, Anise, Cardamom, Ginger, Cinnamon, Coriander, Basil, Tulsi, and Spices.  Register today to reserve a kit for yourself.  

December 20th-21st – Call for time class is held

Register for this event @ DenvilleLibrary.org



VICTORY GARDENS

Victory Gardens

During #WW1, President Woodrow Wilson called on U.S. citizens to grow their own food to supplement their food supply.

#WW1 flyer promoting Victory Gardens by Burpee Seeds, 1918

People were asked to work every bit of land possible to produce their own food. Food production had fallen dramatically because most agricultural labor joined the military and the U.S. entered a food shortage.

During #WW2, U.S. citizens were once again called upon to grow food in whatever space they could find. Food production had once again fallen due to agricultural labor joining the military.

The Victory Garden movement was successful. Sowing the Seeds of Victory produced 40 percent of all the fresh fruits and vegetables consumed in the U.S. during this period. 20,000,000 Victory Gardens were recorded across the United States. Victory Gardens were even planted on school ground and used to supplement children’s lunches.

Government entities would supply families with seed packet designs to reserve produce seeds, garden plot guidance and recipes.

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Printable PDF from the U.S. Marine Corp Museum

Excess food grown in Victory Gardens was canned and used during the winter months to help supplement the amount of food available.

Planting and growing fresh produce is a rewarding hobby, sign of self sufficency and off sets the food bill! But what if you don’t have a lot of yard space? Or any yard space? Use containers, windowsill gardens, rooftop gardens, balcony or patio gardens. Use grow lights inside. There are many possibilities that will work!

Find a fun seed variety pack and have fun growing your own vegetables!

Related:

GROWING AND STORING FRESH PRODUCE

Indoor Gardening

#Denville New Live & #distancelearning from @denvillelibrary !

Alexander Clemente will be presenting a series of lectures on the Greats of History!

Monday, November 14th @ 7pm – Catherine the Great – Live and #distancelearning

Did you know Catherine the Great was not Russian? Nor was Catherine her name! Register for this lecture to learn more!

Thank you @DenvilleLibrary for programs like this!

Register @ Denville Library !