flying high newsletter may/jun 2012 - unity by the shore, new jersey

A Spiritual Community

Noted Author toSpeak HereSunday, May 6,

10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m

The Sunday morning messagewill be on Inward is Sanity, fol-lowed by a 12:30 - 3 p.m. work-

shop on The Undoing of What Never Was.Jon Mundy, Ph.D. is an author, lecturer, the Executive

Director of All Faiths Seminary International in New YorkCity, and the publisher of Miracles magazine. His newestbook Living A Course in Miracles is published by SterlingPublishing, a division of Barnes & Noble. Jon taught uni-versity courses in Philosophy from 1967 to 2009, with aspecialization in Mysticism. He met Dr. Helen Schucman, the scribe of A Course in

Miracles in 1973. Helen introduced Jon to the Course andserved as his counselor and guide until she became ill in1980. He also appears occasionally as Dr. Baba JonMundane, a stand-up philosopher comedian.There is a $20. suggested donation and as usual, no one

is turned away for the inability to pay.

Volume 35 Number 1 FLYING HIGH NEWSLETTER May/June 2012

Jon Mundy

A Call for Volunteers

To Help With Our PR Goals

One of the most important posts in any organization,churches included, is getting their names out there inthe public eye.

We need volunteers willing and able to help get the name ofUnity by the Shore out to the public. We have volunteers work-ing on the Website, Facebook, and Youtube. The Internet is cov-ered.We need people to get our name in the news and on TV and

radio, to help us become well known in our immediate commu-nity. It really does not take much time. There will be few in-per-son meetings since most of our communication will be by con-ference calls.

If you have some free time and can help, please see FloHiggins, Chair of the Public Relations team, at church or emailher at [email protected].

AND

To Help With Our Fundraising Goals

Fundraising is a critical component to growing our finan-cial security and to bring in more Unity members andspread the Unity message!

We need volunteers willing and able to help with Fundraising.This committee is currently led by Rachael Fredericks with Co-Chair Kenneth Fredericks.Commitment will be to meet once over the next month to

discuss upcoming events and brainstorm on new ideas. Thisgroup will also be primary when events are scheduled as "help-ing hands." We do not need a large group; if you have some free time and

can help, please see Rachael Fredericks at church or email her [email protected] You will love volunteering with our team, and it will help our

church grow in the community.

Joe Ercolino to Host

Movie

for Gay Pride Month

“For The Bible Tells Me So”

Sunday, June 17, 2012, at 12:30 p.m.

Please go to page 4 for the film synopsis.

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Dear Friends,

It’s Spring! All the beautiful flowers are here! They lift our spirits! But more than that, theyremind us of the Twelve Powers that we here at Unity by the Shore are focused on this year of2012 … with our emphasis on the Unity World-Wide Ministries 2012 theme “Discover the

Power Within You.” Yes, it is obvious in the Springtime that the “One Power” that is within us isthe same Power that is within all Life! You see it in the trees, pushing the leaves out—that “LifeForce” that is within you and me. It moves from the darkness into the Light. All of nature takeson this Life—the bulb grows and breaks up and expands. That same Power is urging us to grow

and to “show up” as the unique “flower” that we are. Consider the following few Powers and their oneness with Nature—All That Is!

“Power of Faith:” —Just as the bulb has “faith” that Spring will return,we, too, have the “knowing” that whatever seems to be “dark” in ourlives will pass and the “Light” will shine again in all its splendor.

“Power of Love:” —Like the Daffodil who “loves” to be the Daffodil,we, too, can love ourselves and others unconditionally.

“Power of Release:” —A Daffodil cannot be a Daffodil forever—it has to releaseso food can go into the root. You and I can free ourselves, let go of anythingthat is holding us down and keeping us from the freedom to be the God creation we are designed to be.

These are just a few of the Twelve Powers that we have already shared on Sundays. They have been Faith, Strength,Wisdom, Release, Understanding, Will, Life and Love. My message today is limited by space but can you “see” howthe 12 Powers are within each one of us, how we are “blooming”—and growing individually and as a SpiritualCommunity?

Let us, together, let our Light shine and release the “Imprisoned Splendor!”

May you have a glorious “Spring” experience!

Rev. Joanne

THE PRO$PERITY CORNERAs an independent spiritual community, Unity by the Shore is supported solely by the tithes and offerings of you, its

members and friends. God is our Source, and YOU are the loving “channels” through whom God works. Thank you for

your ongoing support of this ministry’s vision!

UNITY BY THE SHOREMISSION STATEMENT

“Unity By The Shore is a vibrant community supporting spiritual growth through awareness of God’s pres-

ence within and the teachings of Christ Jesus.”

January 2012Inc. $13,045.00Exp. $13,904.00

TithesUnity Worldwide Ministries $ 652.50Eastern Region $ 326.25SEE Scholarship Fund $ 130.50Jennifer Sacks from SEE Fund $ 400.00Doctors Without Borders $ 185.75

February 2012Inc. $11,973.00Exp. $13,506.00

TithesUnity Worldwide Ministries $ 598.50Eastern Region $ 299.25SEE Scholarship Fund $ 119.70Silent Unity $ 179.55

Rev. Joanne M. Murphy

ONGOING CLASSES/GROUPS

❖ sILeNT UNITY heaLING PRaYeR seRvICe -

Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. This is a special time of prayer and silent medi-tation participated in by thousands around the world, using the SilentUnity Prayer Service. If you are interested in changing your conscious-ness rapidly and gracefully, please try to attend or make an effort to taketime apart at your home or office and join in this dynamic thoughtprocess with the multitudes around the globe.

❖ GoLDsMITh aND oTheR MYsTICs - Thursdays, 7-9p.m. Led by Charles Boyer. The group is currently reading and dis-cussing Seek Ye First, by Joel Goldsmith.

❖ heaLING PRaYeR CIRCLe - Second Sunday of the month,12:30-1:30 p.m. Please check the church schedule for any changes.

❖ MINDfULNess BY The shoRe - Second and fourthTuesday evenings of the month at 7:00-9:00 p.m."Meditation is to be aware of what is going on: in your body, in

your feelings, in your mind, and in the world." - Thich Nhat Hanh.There are various forms of meditation in this tradition, such as sit-ting, walking, eating and mindful reading and discussing. As a prac-tice of awareness in sitting meditation, one stops, is still, calming themind and body. From a quiet, still place one can gain insight into adeeper understanding of patterns of thinking and feeling whichaffect our life. With some practice, this can lead to a growing capac-ity to be present to oneself and to the world. We are fortunate tomeet with a community of friends who support each other toward agreater sense of peace and well-being. We welcome anyone who isinterested in joining us. The contact person is Judy Weaver,[email protected].

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N E W C L A S S

The Laws of Love

By Paul Ferrini

Thursdays, May 31 - July 5, 2012l:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Taught by Rev. Joanne

“Great journeys begin with the next step.” Are youready to take the “next step?” If you are, join us tolearn how to do it! And, you “don’t have to rush orpanic. All you have to do is take a deep breath andbe present right here and now.”

Sounds good to me! Let’s walk the Laws of Lovetogether.

Love offering

White House Announcement

On February 10, 2012, President Obama announced hisintention to nominate Karen L. Jefferson, as anAppointee for Member, National Historical

Publications and Records Commission. Karen is the Records Manager at the Robert W. Woodruff

Library of the Atlanta University Center. She has over 35 yearsof experience as an archivist working at Howard University,Duke University, and the National Endowment for theHumanities.

She is the daughter of church member Agnes Jefferson.Congratulations Karen!

News from Children’s Church

We had a Happy Easter with the children's parade intothe Sanctuary with their Easter hats on. Our Easteregg hunt was fun, and the children collected eggs

with a treat and an affirmation inside each one. Thanks toHelen Conover and Mike Kurth for helping the Easter Bunnyhide all those eggs.

We are so thrilled to say that our Uniteens group started inMarch and is doing great! Thank you James Wilson, CharlesBoyer and Mary Phillips, who are our Uniteens teachers.

Our Unikids group is making magic with Lindy Stork andmyself using the Harry Potter curriculum.

Our thanks to Patrice DeVincentis who is always an Angelwith our Unitots.

The children's program would like to thank GeoffHipschman, our Children’s Music Director, for all that he hasdone for us. He will be leaving and starting a new adventure,and we wish him all the happiness he deserves. Thanks foreverything Geoff! We will miss you.

We will be continuing our children's choir every Sunday at10:00 to 10:45 before Sunday School. Our next performancewill be April 29th during service. Thanks to Laura Dubois,Geoff Hipschman and Lyell Gressitt. It is so wonderful to havea children's choir and hear them sing! Thanks to the parents forbringing them!

In July and August we are happy to announce that we will behaving our Children's Choir Summer Program from 10:30 to11:30, during service. It will be great!

With much Light and Love, Sally Kurth :)

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Message from the

President

Happy Spring Everyone! I hopeyou are all enjoying this beau-tiful season of growth and

rebirth.We have been a busy group. We have

had our 50/50 fundraiser. OurChildren's Church has grown and now

includes Uni-Teens, in addition to Uni-tots and Uni-Kids.Aren't they blessed to be brought up with Unity? They are ourfuture. Our Building and Grounds team braved a cold rainy Saturday

in March to beautify the grounds in time for Easter, and ourparking lot has an extra layer of gravel. We have a brand newwebsite, and our branding program is moving forward. Ournext capital improvement project—the bathroom renovationand flooring upgrade—is in the works, too.

We couldn't do all of these wonderful things without ourSacred Servants. They make our community thrive, and theyreally walk the talk. They embody our core values—all of them,not just Service. They are open to Spirit and step up to do whatSpirit calls them to do. Won't you join them as we move into the second half of 2012?

We have our Butterfly Release in August, and another dinner toplan as fundraisers. We need people to help with PublicRelations to get the word out about our wonderful communityand our activities. We need people to help with the sound min-istry and as ushers each Sunday, and we need folks to help withhospitality.

Our community is abundantly blessed with so much talentand love. I see our ministries flourish and grow, and I embraceyou all as perfect Sacred Servants.

Love,Sandi

Sandi Robertson

Spiritual Cinema Series

2nd Friday of Month, 7 p.m.

May 11, 2012:

“Whatever Lola Wants”An American postal worker travels to Egypt to take belly dancing lessonsfrom a legendary instructor. In following her dreams of pursuing dance,will Lola discover what she really wants?

Love Offering

Come at 6:15 p.m. to enjoy fellowship before the movieBring your dinner!

For more information, contact [email protected]" 732-323-8698

No Movies June through August, 2012

MAYRobert LaRusso 5/6Ruth Kruse 5/7Debbie Smith 5/12Mary Elizabeth Reynolds 5/15

JUNEKevin Maloney 6/1Rev. BJ Stannard 6/3Deb Brennan 6/5Ann Hopkins 6/7Alisa Weiss 6/7Monica Grant 6/13Patricia Bertram 6/14Jean Toher 6/16Evelyn Senchak 6/20

Jean Graham 6/22Mike Kurth 6/22Lisa Sanchez 6/22Mary Phillips 6/23Sally Seamon 6/23Sandi Robertson 6/24Nancy Rutherford 6/25Jeanne O’Neill 6/26Kelly Tomblin 6/27Stephen Dlugosz 6/28Robert Sumski 6/28Rosette Brooks 6/30Mary Carlucci 6/30

Birthday Blessings

Joe Ercolino to Host Movie

for Gay Pride Month

“For The Bible Tells Me So”

Sunday, June 17, 2012, at 12:30 p.m.

FILM SYNOPSIS

The place of gay and lesbian congregation and clergy within variousChristian denominations has become an increasingly controversialissue in recent decades, and many conservative Christian leaders

have justified church policies which limit the participation of homosexualsin the church (as well as support of legislation against gay marriage or civilrights for gays) by citing certain passages of the Holy Bible. But what dothese passages really mean? How accurate is their translation from theoriginal holy texts? And have they been used outside of proper context tojustify a political agenda that runs counter to Christian ideals of accep-tance and forgiveness? FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO is a documen-tary which looks at the ongoing battle of gays and lesbians to celebratetheir faith without denying their sexual preference.

Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very Americanfamilies—including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardtand Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson—we discover how insightful people offaith handle the realization of having a gay child. Informed by such respectedvoices as Bishop Desmond Tutu, Harvard's Peter Gomes, Orthodox RabbiSteve Greenberg and Reverend Jimmy Creech, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS MESO offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in thecrosshairs of scripture and sexual identity.

The link to the website: http://www.forthebibletellsmeso.org/indexa.htm

Army and Air Force

Vet Finds Unity’s

Freedom His Real

Need

By Flo Higgins

Charles Boyer loves Unity because it offers freedom ofthought, and he also loves the fact there is no religiousdogma. During a recent interview Charles, who is a vet-

eran of the Army and Air Force, said Unity has filled a deep per-sonal need its philosophy.Unity became a real part of his life he joined the church in

2001. “Unity is the first church I ever joined, and my father wasa Methodist minister,” Charles said with a smile. Charles has awonderful sense of humor and is loyal to his religion. Charles found Unity by the Shore and loved the philosophy,

and the Truth as taught by Rev. B.J. Stannard and Rev. JoanneMurphy.

Charles has served on the Board of Trustees and teaches aclass based on the teachings of Joel Goldsmith each Thursdaynight at the church. He is quick to say Joel Goldsmith and Charles Fillmore, the

co-founder of Unity, are teachers he really admires.Charles has recently taken on teaching Sunday School on the

third Sunday of each month. “My granddaughter loves comingto what she calls ‘gramps’s Sunday School,” he says with a laugh. Charles is fast to point out that it was his wife, the late Barbara

Boyer, who first introduced him to Unity. Soon he met HerbPierson who was the leader of the church in 2001 when thechurch was between ministers. “We became good friends. Hewas my first Unity teacher. It was Herb who urged me to join thechurch. They needed a Treasurer, and I was it. That was in 2001and I have been involved here since.” Charles served on theBoard and as Church Treasurer from 2001 to 2007. Charles has lived in Jackson since 1971. He has been mar-

ried three times, all his wives are deceased. He has two chil-dren, five step-children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He served in the Army and was in Berlin when the BerlinWall went up. After he left the Army he joined the Air Force. Hewas a Technical Sergeant in both branches of the service.He has a degree in finance from Seton Hall University and a

degree in languages from the University of Maryland. He is flu-ent in German which served him well during his stay in Berlin.He developed a warm relationship with the late Ed Wolverton,

who was a long-time member of Unity by the Shore and who hadalso served in Berlin during the war. “We had great conversationsabout our time in Germany. He was a great Unity friend,” Charlesnoted.

Charles now has a financial planning business, whichincludes buying and selling real estate and preparation of taxeswith offices in Asbury Park, Plainfield and Jackson.

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Remembering and Thanking

Website Volunteers - Past and

Future

Congratulations to our new Website Masters Lisa andOrsini Sanchez. We now have a brand new updated web-site, and that is wonderful. I would like to acknowledge

the volunteers who worked in the past to shape our very firstwebsite and maintain it.

Our introduction into the fascinating world of the internetwas in 2002. Barbara Brengel, the wife of the then BoardPresident Bill Brengel, was the inspiration and the first webmas-ter. Back then we won prizes for our website from the UnityAssociation.

Then Barbara and Bill left Unity by the Shore and moved toFlorida, and Barbara remained webmaster for a time while inFlorida. Then I took over the webmaster job.

About five years ago the website was redesigned by churchmembers Lilian Marshall and Robert Sumski,

I want to thank the many people who helped me keep thewebsite in tip-top order until April 8, 2012, when it was turnedover to the new website team.

I am grateful for the support I received from the past BoardPresident, James McKenzie, the help of Barbara Ely, Rev. JoanneMurphy, Denise Gregory, Debbie O’Brien and the many churchmembers who sent information, along with my son Tom, who isa genius on the computer.

It has been a stimulating experience for me and forced me outof my comfort zone into a totally new computer world. And Iwant to thank Lilian Marshall for her inspiration and push to getme there.

God bless Lisa and Orsini Sanchez, our new Website Masters,as they take on the responsibilities of the new site.

Flo Higgins, former Webmaster 2004-2012.

New Look for our Newsletter

This is the first newsletter with our new name andnew logo printed on page one.A new sign, with this same name and logo, will

replace the one in front of the church and will beinstalled soon.These branding techniques are in keeping with the

Unity Identity Project, which began in October 2011. To see our newsletter in color please go to our

website: unitybytheshore.org.

May 2012

June 2012

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

7-9 Goldsmith & other mystics



1-3 The Laws of Love7-9 Goldsmith & other mystics

FLAG DAY1-3 The Laws of Love7-9 Goldsmith & other mystics



10:30 Service with JonMunday “Inward is Sanity.”10:30 Children’s Church 112:30 Workshop: “TheUndoing of What Never Was”

HEALING CIRCLEMOTHER’S DAY

10:30 Service & Children’sChurch12:30 Healing Circle

10:30 Service & Children’sChurch


10:30 Service & Children’sChurch 12:30-1:30 Healing PrayerCircle

SHARE SUNDAYFATHER’S DAY

10:30 Service & Children’s Church 12:30 Movie: “The BibleTells Me So.”


MEMORIAL DAY

7-9 Mindfulness Practice




12:00 Silent Unity PrayerService









Movie Night“Whatever Lola

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Class - “The Laws of Love“Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

May 31 - July 5, 2012

Movie: “The Bible Tells Me So”Sunday, June 17, 12:30 p.m.

No Movies June thoughAugust

Healing Prayer CircleSunday, May 13,

12:30- 1:30 p.m.

Movie NightFriday, May. 11, 7.p.m.

“Whatever Lola Wants”

Jon MundySunday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. &

12:30 Workshop

Healing Prayer CircleSunday, June 10

12:30- 1:30 P.M.

Class - “The Laws of Love“Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

May 31 - July 5, 2012

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Board Of Trustees: Sandi Robertson, President;Kevin Maloney, Vice President; Blanche Krubner,Treasurer; Orsini Sanchez, Secretary; GwenLewis, James Wilson; Members; Pat Bertram, EdyChartier Alternates.

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UNITY BY The shoRe sTaffMINISTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joanne M. MurphyBUSINESS MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denise GregoryOFFICE MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debbie O’BrienSExTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lou PaneCLASS/SMALL GROUP FACILITATORS . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Boyer, Gayle Hammond, Judy WeaverBOOKSTORE MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Barbara ElyBOOKSTORE ASSISTANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Bertram, Diane Grant, Flo Higgins,

Barbara Lennox, Eleonora Martelli, Karen Walling MUSIC MINISTRy DIRECTOR & KEyBOARDIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laura DuBoisyOUTH EDUCATION MINISTRy LEADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sally KurthyOUTH EDUCATION TEACHERS UNITEENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Boyer, Mary Phillips,

Kelly Tomblin, James Wilson yOUTH EDUCATION TEACHER UNITOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patrice DeVincentisyOUTH EDUCATION TEACHERS UNIKIDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sally Kurth, Linda StorkUNITy PRAyER CHAPLAINS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Baird, Deborah Bartok, Pat Dunkin,

Gayle Hammond, Ann Hopkins, Peg Leary, Angela Minervini Denton, Donna Maloney, Margaret Schoendienst, James Wilson

PLATFORM ASSISTANTS . . . . . . . . . . .Deborah Bartok, Angela Minervini-Denton, Donna MaloneyGayle Hammond, Ann Hopkins, James McKenzie

DAILy WORD READERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Agnes Jefferson, Ingrid Justick, Patricia Loughney George Tomblin-Morgan, Ingeborg Taylor

AUDIO TECHNICIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Dlugosz GREETERS/USHERS MINISTRy TEAM LEADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HOSPITALITy MINISTRy TEAM LEADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lois DavisHEALING PRAyER MINISTRy TEAM . . . .Rose Birch, Rosette Brooks, Ann Maisch, Mary Carlucci,

Patricia Dukes, Patricia Dunkin, Barbara Ely, Joe Ercolino, Kathy Gabel,Monica Grant, Ann Hopkins, Flo Higgins, Gwen Lewis, Mel Polisher, Inge Wolfson

SHARE SUNDAy MINISTRy TEAM LEADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda ShermanNEWSLETTER EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara ElyNEWSLETTER REPORTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flo Higgins, Donna MaloneyWEB SITE COORDINATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa and OrsiniSanchezPR MINISTRy CHAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FLO HIGGINS

PR MINISTRy TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rosemary Conte, Beth Robinson, Karen WallingGIVING TREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flo HigginsSUNSHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary CarlucciALTAR GUILD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dru Cromer, Jean Graham, Gwen LewisFINANCE MINISTRy TEAM LEADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denise Gregory

BUILDING AND GROUNDS MINISTRy TEAM LEADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sandi Robertson

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Three quarters of all flowering plants—and more than one-third of food crops—depend on honey bees, butterflies andother pollinators for fertilization. Yet in just the past few years,the population of honeybees, wild bee, butterflies and somepollination bird species have declined. Possible causes forthis decline are parasites, diseases and the use of pesticides.But one major cause is loss of habitat—the plants that polli-nators use for food, mating, and nesting.How to plant for pollinators: Choose different native plantsthat bloom at different times from Spring to late Fall. To learnmore about native plants in your region, visit the website ofthe Pollinator-Partnership: www.pollinator.org.Plant in Groups: Grow plants close together to provide over-lapping canopies of different heights. This pattern is inviting topollinators and gives them protection from predators.Plant for Larvae: Butterflies need more than flowers and nec-tars to survive. They also need plants for their larvae to feedon. A few plant species, such as Black-eyed Susan andMilkweed, provide both.Avoid Pesticides: Even natural pesticides can be deadly tobees. Also, wiping out insects starves the birds that feed onthem. Plant diversity is a better solution to the pest problemthan pesticides.For environmentally friendly information: Call 732-922-2935.

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