Sustainability
Food Security
NEEC stewards five community vegetable gardens and three pollinator gardens. Our 17 Food Community Network food distribution centers (aka Free Little Food Pantries) are located across five towns in northern New Jersey. We raise and distribute food to various local organizations that support seniors, the disabled, the unhoused, and the food insecure. We believe in nurturing a healthier society through education about and appreciation of local fresh, sustainably raised produce and products.
Volunteer
Events
Spring Vegetable Gardening – A Holistic Approach to Enhance your Gardening Skills
February 28 @ 10:00 am
Join the Vegetable Gardening Workshop with Jose German-Gomez Learn to Grow Food Like a Pro with Montclair’s Gardening Guru Are you interested in growing your own vegetables and cultivating a […]
GARDENING SEASON 2026 – MARCH 1ST – NOVEMBER 30TH
March 1 @ 8:00 am
Be a Part of Environmental Action and Local Food Solutions in Northern New Jersey Join Us for a Season of Growth: Gardening for Change! We are already excited about Spring […]
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION APRIL 22ND, 2026
April 20 @ 9:00 am
The Northeast Earth Coalition (NEEC), invites you to join their 2026 Earth Day Celebration from April 22-26, for a week of events on the theme of “OUR POWER OUR PLANET. […]
Montclair Garden Tour 2026
May 23 @ 2:30 pm
OPEN GARDEN TOUR MAY 16, 2:00- 5:00PM at 69 Grove Street, Montclair Come and see a beautiful, ecofriendly home garden featuring: A NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat & Monarch Waystation 25 […]
Featured Articles
Mosquito-Battling Tactics
by Webmaster
By David Wasmuth May is here! After winter’s long confinement and April’s wild temperature swings, it’s time to enjoy the warming weather. Stretch out on a lawn chair, savor the […]
Caring for Indoor House Plants
by Jose German-Gomez
By Jose German With winter’s arrival, the pleasures of outdoor gardening are left behind. Trees and perennial flowers have gone dormant, and the weather outside is less than inviting. At […]
Gardening for life: wrapping up gardening season
by Webmaster
By Jose German It is not the end of the gardening season but the beginning of a transformation that will guide us through the winter and into the spring. Nature […]
What is sustainability?
by Webmaster
The definition of “sustainability” is the study of how natural systems function, remain diverse and produce everything it needs for the ecology to remain in balance. It also acknowledges that […]
The Importance of Land Preservation
by Webmaster
One particular issue that has divided political and cultural interests is land conservation. This is especially relevant for those who are potentially affected by hydro-fracking proposals in New York State […]
Recent Articles
Monarch Migration: From Your Backyard to Michoacan and Back
by NEEC Contributor
By David Wasmuth One of the most remarkable migrations ever documented is about to begin. And, for some migrants, it may start in your backyard. By late September, millions of […]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: The Northeast Earth Coalition Fights Hunger
by Jose German-Gomez
Community, Compassion, and Commitment are Transforming Local Approaches to Food Security By Jose German-Gomez In the struggle against hunger and food insecurity, there exists an organization whose dedication gives hope […]
Compost Tea: Liquid Gold for Your Garden
by Jose German-Gomez
Enhancing Your Garden Naturally Compost Tea, often referred to as “Liquid Gold,” (I personally call it a “Living Liquid Fertilizer). Compost Tea has emerged as a gardener’s best-kept secret for […]