See Solar Eclipse, Learn About 'Shady' Plants At Stafford Library

STAFFORD, NJ — An abundance of shade can be a good thing, depending on the plant. Learn about plants that love the shade and then see shade on a bigger scale with a rare solar eclipse at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch.

Dr. S. Ann Earon of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will teach you all about plants that thrive in shaded areas at the library on April 8 at 10:30 a.m.

And then, because a solar eclipse will occur that day, the library will offer participants special goggles to watch.

The goggles are in full compliance with safety criteria set by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Adults age 18 and older must sign waivers stating that the glasses are for their personal use, or for those under the signer’s supervision.

April’s landmark event will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. Read More: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse (Where To See It And Why You Should Plan Now)

The Master Gardeners will present lectures through September: April 8, May 13, May 20, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9. They are offered along with “Ask a Rutgers Master Gardener” diagnostic clinics on the second and fourth Mondays of each month through September, except Memorial Day.

Rutgers Master Gardeners are trained, certified volunteers who assist the Rutgers Cooperative Extension staff in providing research-based information on sustainable horticulture to Ocean County residents.

Register at http://tinyurl.com/OclStafford... for this free program. For more information, stop by the OCL Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, or call (609) 597-3381.