June 2026

Eagle Heights Garden Committee Minutes

June 10, 2026 7 PM

Remote Meeting

Jolene, Alex, Ann, Will, Ric, Pam, Sathya, Timothy, Lily, Karen, Ron, Barb A


Alex started the meeting.

Minutes: With a motion by Barb A and seconded by Ann the May 2026 minutes were approved.


Registrar Update

A few vacant plots at both garden sites but more applications coming in.

There is a request to hold a straw bale gardening demonstration from a student group called the Edible Landscapes Committee. They would hold this by the shed, and the straw bales would be organic. They have been asked to apply for a permit with the Preserve. The committee agreed to allow this provided they get the permit.

There is a request from a researcher studying pollinators to take photos in the gardens. She will stay on the paths, and has a Preserve permit. The committee approved.

Mexican Bean Beetles have been confirmed at UH Gardens. We have been ordering the Parasitic Wasps from the NJ dept of Agriculture. The cost will be around $200. With a motion by Karen seconded by Ron, the committee approved the purchase of wasps. If Bean Beetles are seen in the Gardens they should be reported to Lily.

There is no budget update because there are still no financial reports available from Business Services.

The People’s Farm will have a workday on June 20th and gardeners will be able to sign up. Lily suggested they remove hemlock before the general workday since it is very poisonous, and there is a risk of a phototoxic rash from the sap. Lily will tell people to wear protective clothing.

We could consider moving some leaf mulch into smaller piles that comply with the DNR regulation requirement after July 1 so that we can keep mulch available.


Garden Worker Report

Pam has been mowing a lot. She and Nanci have held some workdays.

 
Other topics

Zach was able to get some wood chips delivered by a friend.

 
4 cans to replace the dumpster at EHG might not be adequate. Could we have access to a larger can on the other side of the road?

When is the comment period for the new road? No timeline for the road has been set yet. However, it will be decided soon. Jolene: The road is tied to the building of the new visitor center, so make comments soon.

 
There is a new oak tree along the existing road.

 
PP says they will take fewer trips in than they have been.


Meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm

Submitted by Karen, subject to correction by the Garden Committee