Anderson Park

The Scouts' tree is Charles Charlie Eid Pickles Jr. the 5th — or "Twiggy" for short.

They were among 26 entrants in grades six through eight.

Entry deadline is Feb. 13 and each winner will receive $100.

Over 50 volunteers joined the effort Saturday.

Montclair has a gardening tradition dating to the early days of its incorporation in 1868.

At the skate park, at home, in parks and on trails, Montclairians are finding "free-form" sports help them keep fit and happy.

Vaurie Wilson's "The Wishing Willow,' the third winner in the Anderson Park Short Story contest, imagines good kid — and bullies — and a magic tree.

The second annual Friends of Anderson Park short story contest for Middle School students (500 to 2,500 words) is open now through Feb. 15.

Suki Grabcheski's "Posie in Anderson Park,' about the friendship between a tree, a flower, and a purple elepjhant, brings the park to life.