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
Pine St. Garden Open House – Earth Week Celebration
April 18 @ 10:00 am
Join us at the Pine Street community garden for a tour of the vegetable beds, the free little pantry, and the brand-new solar-powered Rocket composter, which will soon be open […]
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION 2026
April 18 @ 10:00 am
The Northeast Earth Coalition (NEEC) invites you to join the 2026 Earth Week Celebration April 18-26, for a week of events on the theme of “OUR POWER OUR PLANET.” Between […]
Movie screening: “The Little Things That Run the World” – Earth Week Celebration
April 22 @ 7:00 pm
Join us for a screening of “The Little Things That Run the World,” part of our Bee City USA program. Synopsis: Life on Earth is in the middle of a […]
Crane Park Clean-Up – Earth Week Celebration
April 25 @ 10:00 am
Help us tidy the beds for Spring, and see what life is beginning to stir in the garden! If you’re already registered to volunteer with us, login to VicNet and […]
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recent 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 […]
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” […]
