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
Montclair Garden Tour 2026
May 9 @ 2:30 pm
OPEN GARDEN TOUR MAY 9, 2:30- 5:30PM at 69 Grove Street, Montclair Come and see a beautiful, eco-friendly home garden featuring: A NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat & Monarch Waystation 25 […]
Glen Ridge Arts & Eco Fair
May 16 @ 10:00 am
Join NEEC at Glen Ridge’s biggest event of the year! The street fair features vendors, student artwork, live music, an EV car show, a clothing swap, native plants, composting, and […]
Featured Articles
Don’t Throw Away the Next Generation of Pollinators: Leave Fallen Leaves on Your Property, Year-Round
by NEEC Contributor
By Bridget Daley, Rutgers Environmental Steward and Madison Environmental Commission Member Hooray for warmer weather! We’re all excited to get outside and into our yards and gardens. But please […]
Montclair Bee City Kickoff a Success
by NEEC Contributor
The Pine Street Firehouse meeting space was filled to near capacity on March 18 as enthusiastic residents of Montclair and neighboring towns gathered for the Montclair Bee City Kickoff. “Bee […]
Tick Talk
by Amanda McCabe
So many of us have had a tick bite, or know someone who has. It’s frightening to imagine these tiny creatures lurking in our yards, ready to pounce and possibly […]
Gardening is for the Birds
by NEEC Contributor
By David Wasmuth The NEEC is known for promoting pollinator gardens – key steps include planting native plants, avoiding pesticides, reducing lawn size, and minimizing fall cleanup (“Leave the Leaves” […]
Homegrown food and eco-friendly gardening
by Jose German-Gomez
In times of crisis, Americans have turned to Victory gardens. While born of war, this concept still inspires people to grow their own organic food just steps from their kitchens. […]
Recent Articles
Don’t Throw Away the Next Generation of Pollinators: Leave Fallen Leaves on Your Property, Year-Round
by NEEC Contributor
By Bridget Daley, Rutgers Environmental Steward and Madison Environmental Commission Member Hooray for warmer weather! We’re all excited to get outside and into our yards and gardens. But please […]
Mosquito-Battling Tactics
by NEEC Contributor
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 […]
Montclair Bee City Kickoff a Success
by NEEC Contributor
The Pine Street Firehouse meeting space was filled to near capacity on March 18 as enthusiastic residents of Montclair and neighboring towns gathered for the Montclair Bee City Kickoff. “Bee […]