Around Stone Harbor with SHPOA is a captivating video series that explores the charm and unique features of Stone Harbor, NJ and the surrounding coastal towns. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems of this picturesque beach town, from its stunning beaches and quaint boutiques to its vibrant local dining scene. Each episode will take you on a brief journey through the town’s rich history, highlighting iconic landmarks, community events, and the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding area. “Around Stone Harbor with SHPOA” invites you to experience the magic of this beloved coastal destination through the eyes of our dedicated residents and visitors.
Saving Our Salt Marsh
Have you ever driven on Stone Harbor Boulevard and wondered what those pools of water you see are that are mixed in with the marshes? After you watch this informative video, you’ll know that that’s not necessarily a good thing. This is not a unique problem in our area, but we are fortunate to have the world-renowned Wetlads Institute right over the bridge. In this interview, Susan Barrett and Lenore Tedesco go into detail about the test area we have seen in the marshes that shows promise for an alternative process that helps with the use of potential dredge material, but also helps bring the marshes back from destruction.
Thanks to:
Lenore P. Tedesco, PhD • Executive Director • The Wetlands Institute
Susan Barrett • SHPOA Sustainability Chairperson
SHPOA • https://www.stoneharborpoa.org
The Wetlands Institute • https://wetlandsinstitute.org/
Welcome to your new pollinator garden
An Interview with Brittany Welch, of The Wildlife Gardener LLC and Beth Toolen, a past SHPOA Trustee and current member
This project, financed and coordinated by SHPOA, was also supported by the Stone Harbor Public Works Department and the Garden Club. The Native Garden supports our goal of enhancing Island sustainability by saving water and welcoming birds, bees and butterflies, as nature intended. We hope to encourage our residents (and landscapers!) to incorporate native plantings into their local gardens.
Dustin & Brittany Welch – The Wildlife Gardener LLC
Email: TheWildlifeGardenerNJ@gmail.com
Facebook: The Wildlife Gardener
Instagram: @NJWildlifeGardener
Did you lose precious plants during Hurricane Erin? Many of us did. The salty floodwaters are the primary reason. Before you re-plant, please consider salt-tolerant natives for your Stone Harbor Garden. Click here to read more about Salt-Tolerant Plants
Located at 2nd Ave Island between 109th & 110th St
Watcher of the Skies – Bird watching in Stone Harbor
Susan Barrett and Melissa Lafferty discuss birding in Stone Harbor from our own Bird Sanctuary (114th Street and Second Avenue is one entrance).
SHPOA is the Stone Harbor Property Owners Association, As an organization, we work to keep our members informed of what’s going on in the town where all of us have invested our resources and memories. Our mission is to be “a bridge” to borough officials, that is, to advise and consult with them about issues of importance to our members, as many are not local voters.
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