Monday - Friday
8 AM - 4 PM
P: (732) 449-0800
F: (732) 449-8797
423 Warren Ave.
PO Box 638
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Contact
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Committee Members
Chairman: Scott McMurray
Vice Chair: Deirdre King
Thomas Burrus
Gary Ciliberto
Linda Drasheff
Michael Laracy
Cindy Napp
Kyle Ott
Patricia Ott
Brian Phoebus
Rob Slifer
Janice Venables
Council Liaison: Syd Whalley
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Shade Tree Committee
The application period for spring 2026 trees was closed on November 30, 2025.
The 2026 STC meeting dates are as follows starting at 7 pm on Monday's and shall be held at the Municipal Building, 423 Warren Avenue, Spring Lake:
- January 12th
- February 9th
- March 9th
- April 13th
- May 11th
- September 14th
- October 12th
- November 9th
- December 14th
Mission Statement: Our mission is to plant and maintain shade trees along our streets and within our parks and public spaces in a manner that physically, economically and esthetically benefits the community in the most effective manner possible.
The Spring Lake Shade Tree Committee is comprised of resident volunteers. We believe that healthy trees are an asset to our community and help preserve and protect our quality of life. Working as a team with the Borough Administrator and the Department of Public Works we assist in planning for the planting and care of shade trees, ornamental trees and shrubbery located in public parks or right of ways throughout the Borough.
Spring Lake's Street Tree Program
Free! The Shade Tree Committee has funds provided through building permits, grants and other resources. Trees planted through the Shade Tree Committee are free. You have a responsibility to care for your tree.
Spring Lake’s Commemorative Tree Planting Program
The Commemorative Tree Planting Program is a vital component of Canopy 2050, the Spring Lake Shade Tree Committee’s long-term initiative to preserve and strengthen Spring Lake’s tree canopy for generations to come.
Plant it Forward!
Why Are Shade Trees Important?
- Increase Property Value
- Keep Temperatures Cooler
- Improve Air Quality
- Control Soil Erosion
- Create a Habitat for Wildlife
- Beautify Our Town
- Curb Noise in Local Areas
- Maintain a Calming Environment
- Improve Aesthetics
