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SUMMARY:Crane Park Clean-Up - Earth Week Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Help us tidy the beds for Spring\, and see what life is beginning to stir in the garden! \nIf you’re already registered to volunteer with us\, login to VicNet and sign up. \nIf you haven’t volunteered with us before\, it’s easy to register here.
URL:https://neearth.org/events/crane-park-clean-up-earth-week-celebration/
LOCATION:Crane Park\, Montclair\, NJ 07042\, Glenridge Avenue and Greenwood Avenue\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Environmental Initiatives,Monarch Butterfly,Native Plants,Pollinators,Sustainability,Wildlife Habitats
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SUMMARY:EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 26\, we will have volunteer opportunities for cleanups in parks\, public spaces\, and community gardens. \nThe Northeast Earth Coalition is partnering with the Township of Montclair\, the Parks and Recreation Committee\, Friends of Montclair Parks\, and The Brookdale Park Conservancy. \n \n  \nTHE NEEC IS PART OF THE GREAT GLOBAL CLEANUP® MOVEMENT!\nMONTCLAIR EARTH DAY EVENTS: \nAPRIL 18\, 10-noon:  \n\nOpen House at Pine Street Community Garden – come check out the garden and learn about the new solar-powered Rocket composter\n\nAPRIL 22\, 7-9 pm: \n\nMovie screening: “The Little Things That Run the World” – part of the Bee City USA series.\nGuild Room\, First Congregational Church\, Montclair\n\nAPRIL 25\, 10-11:30 am: \n\nCrane Park Pollinator Garden clean up – help us get the garden ready for Spring\, and see what’s already growing! \n\nAPRIL 26\, 12-4 pm:\n\nMontclair Earth Fest\nSouth Park St. between Bloomfield Ave. and Church St.\n\n\n \nFor additional information & volunteer opportunities\, please e-mail us at: Info@neearth.org or check our calendar for other events and workshops. \n\nMake every day Earth Day\n\nFight climate change with diet change\nPlant native plants\nStand against deforestation\nOrganize community cleanups\nCompost\nReduce plastic use\nGo pesticide free\nTurn off lights when not in use\nSave paper – switch to online billing\nSupport organic agriculture
URL:https://neearth.org/events/earth-day-celebration-april-22nd-2026/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Compost & Compost Tea,Environmental Initiatives,Monarch Butterfly,Native Plants,Pollinators,Renewable Energy,Sustainability,Vegetable Gardening,Wildlife Habitats
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SUMMARY:Pine St. Garden Open House - Earth Week Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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 for community drop-off. \nClick here to learn about more NEEC Earth Week events.
URL:https://neearth.org/events/pine-st-garden-open-house-earth-week-celebration/
LOCATION:Pine Street Community Garden\, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church\, 94 Pine Street\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Compost & Compost Tea,Environmental Initiatives,Health and Nutrition,Renewable Energy,Sustainability,Vegetable Gardening
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SUMMARY:Montclair Bee City Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Montclair’s new designation as a Bee City and how you can get involved!\n\n\n\nJoin us on March 18 at 7 pm at the Montclair Fire House\, 1 Pine St.\, to learn how the NEEC\, as Montclair’s official Bee City facilitator\, will be working with the township and local organizations\, including the Montclair Garden Club and the Native Plant Society of NJ\, to make the town more bee- and pollinator-friendly. \nAll are welcome to come\, find out about local pollinator garden projects—from meadows to corner gardens to sidewalk planters—and explore simple ways to make your own space a haven for native bees\, butterflies\, and other pollinators. No space is too small! \nIf your organization has an interest in local parks\, ecological gardening\, pollinators\, or wildlife habitat and would like to take part in this initiative\, please let us know. Contact Dave Wasmuth at MontclairBeeCityUSA@neearth.org. For more details about Bee City Montclair\, visit our website. \nRegister for the Bee City event.
URL:https://neearth.org/events/montclair-bee-city-kick-off/
LOCATION:Montclair Fire House\, 1 Pine St.\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Monarch Butterfly,Native Plants,Pollinators,Wildlife Habitats
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SUMMARY:Spring Vegetable Gardening - A Holistic Approach to Enhance your Gardening Skills
DESCRIPTION:Join the Vegetable Gardening Workshop with Jose German-Gomez\nLearn to Grow Food Like a Pro with Montclair’s Gardening Guru\nAre you interested in growing your own vegetables and cultivating a thriving garden? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of Montclair’s most respected gardening experts! \nAbout Jose German-Gomez\nJose German-Gomez has been a passionate gardener for decades\, with a special affection for vegetable gardening. As a Montclair resident for the past 26 years\, Jose is widely recognized not only for his incredible gardening skills but also for his commitment to environmental activism. He has shared his expertise through published articles in local newspapers and magazines\, inspiring many in the community to embrace sustainable gardening practices. \nWhy Attend?\n\nLearn hands-on techniques for growing your own food\nGet expert tips from “The Montclair Gardening Guru” himself\nDiscover sustainable and eco-friendly gardening methods\nConnect with local gardening enthusiasts\nTake home knowledge that will help you succeed in your own garden\n\nWorkshop Details\n    \nInstructor: Jose German-Gomez \nLocation: First Congregational Church of Montclair\, 40 S Fullerton Ave\, Guild Hall \nDate & Time: February 28\, 10-noon \nWho Should Attend: Gardeners of all experience levels\, from beginners to seasoned growers. \nThis engaging workshop will cover a range of practical topics to help you cultivate a thriving vegetable garden. You’ll explore sustainable and eco-friendly gardening practices\, learn how to choose the best seeds for your space\, and discover the benefits of sequential planting for continuous harvests. Tips on maximizing productivity in small spaces\, crop rotation\, companion planting techniques\, and building healthy\, fertile soil will also be shared. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your skills\, these hands-on sessions are designed to empower every gardener to grow successfully and sustainably. \nHow to Register\nSpace is limited! To reserve your spot or to learn more\, please contact us at info@montclairgardens.org. Don’t miss your chance to learn from Jose German-Gomez and take your vegetable gardening skills to the next level! \nREGISTER HERE: EVENTBRITE EVENT \nJoin the workshop and be inspired to grow your own food\, care for the environment\, and become a part of Montclair’s vibrant gardening community. \n 
URL:https://neearth.org/events/spring-vegetable-gardening-a-holistic-approach-to-enhance-your-gardening-skills/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Compost & Compost Tea,Health and Nutrition,Native Plants,Pollinators,Sustainability,Vegetable Gardening
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Earth Coalition (NEEC)\, invites you to join their 2025 Earth Day Celebration from April 22-26\, for a week of events on the theme of “OUR POWER OUR PLANET. Between Thursday April 17th and Sunday April 27th\, we will have volunteer opportunities for cleanups in parks and community gardens\, live music by Forget The Whale Band\, and The Morristown Mayo Performing Arts Center Group\, and environmental displays. \nThe Northeast Earth Coalition is partnering with the Township of Montclair\, the Parks and Recreation Committee\, Friends of Montclair Parks. and The Brookdale Park Conservancy\, and New Jersey Sierra Club. \n \nFree events!     \n \nJoin us for an Earth Week Celebration!    \n \nMONTCLAIR EARTH DAY EVENTS: \nAPRIL 17: \n\nKimberly Academy Primary School Earth Day Fest – Limited Attendance due to school rules\n\nAPRIL 22: \n\nBrookdale Park Overlook Native Plant Garden Cleanup from 9:00am-11:00am\n\nAPRIL 26: \nThe cleanups are subject to the weather conditions in the morning. Please check the website\, and our Instagram and Facebook accounts for updates.\n\nStream cleanup (Toney’s Brook): Bay Street Train Station 9:30am – 11:00am\n94 Pine Street Community Garden (Community Composting Program & Vegetable garden planting)  9:30 am to 11:00am.\n\nMONTCLAIR PARK CLEANUPS: \n\nCanterbury Park 10:30am to 1:30pm – NEW DATE: May 2nd from 10:00-11:30pm. \nEdgemont Park 10:00am to 12:00pm\nErie Park 9:30am to 12:30pm\nGlenfield Park 9:30am to 11:ooam\nMountainside Park 9:00am to 12:30pm\nRand Skate Park 9:30am to 12:30pm\nRand Park Stream Area 9:30 to 12:30pm\nSunset Park 9:30am to 12:30pm\nTuers Park 10:00am to 12:00pm\nYantacaw Brook 10:00am to 2:00pm\n\nEARTH DAY CELEBRATION CRANE PARK 1:00pm to 3:00pm:\nThis event has been canceled due to the weather conditions on Saturday afternoon.\n\nLive Music\, activities for kids and environmental displays \nTownship Proclamation at 2:00pm\n\nAPRIL 27: \n\nMontclair Earth Fest 12:00pm to 4:00pm\, South Park Street\, Montclair center\, there will be an Electric Vehicle display including 8 different EV models with an opportunity to talk directly to the vehicle owners about their experiences owning and driving an EV. \n\nOther activities to be announced \nTo attend any of these events\, please register here: \n \nFor additional information & volunteer opportunities\, please e-mail us at: Info@neearth.org or check our calendar for other events and workshops. \nContact us at: Jose German\, NEEC CEO\, Info@neearth.org; Phone:(973) 233-1106 (Office). Multimedia links: https://www.neearth.org \nhttps://www.facebook.com/neearth.org \nWATCH EARTH VIDEO! CLICK ON THE IMAGE  \nMake everyday Earth Day!\n\nFight climate change with diet change\nPlant native plants\nStand against deforestation\nOrganize community cleanups\nCompost\nCombat plastic pollution\nGo pesticide free\nTurn off lights when not in use\nSwitch to online billing\nSupport organic agriculture\nTake pictures\n\nTHE NEEC IS PART OF THE GREAT GLOBAL CLEANUP® MOVEMENT!
URL:https://neearth.org/events/earth-day-celebration-2025/
LOCATION:Crane Park\, Montclair\, NJ 07042\, Glenridge Avenue and Greenwood Avenue\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Environmental Initiatives
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration 2024
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE CONFERENCE HERE \nThe Northeast Earth Coalition (NEEC)\, invites you to join their 2024 Earth Day Celebration from April 15-22\, 2024\, for a week of events on the theme of restoring our planet. Live music by local performers. Free event! \nJoin us for an Earth Week Celebration!    \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nList of events:  \n-Township Proclamation at Crane Park Demonstration Garden\, Spring cleanup\, and planting native plants \n-Stream cleanup (Toney’s Brook): Bay Street Train Station and Glenfield Park.  \n-Erie Park Cleanup \n-Pine Street Community Garden (Community Composting Program & Vegetable garden planting)  \n-Green Way Trail Cleanup (Montclair/Glen Ridge only)\n \n-Live Music and environmental displays \nOther activities to be announced \nTo attend any of these events\, please register here: \n \nWe will end Earth Day Week with many activities including environmental displays\, planting of native flowers\, community recognitions\, and live music. \nFor additional information & volunteer opportunities\, please e-mail us at: Info@neearth.org or check our calendar for other events and workshops. \nContact us at: Jose German\, NEEC CEO\, Info@neearth.org; Phone:(973) 233-1106 (Office). Multimedia links: https://www.neearth.org \nhttps://www.facebook.com/neearth.org \nWATCH EARTH VIDEO 2023! CLICK ON THE IMAGE  \nMake everyday Earth Day!\n\nFight climate change with diet change\nCalculate your footprint\nStand against deforestation\nOrganize community cleanups\nCompost\nLearn how to combat plastic pollution\nGo pesticide free\nTurn off lights when not in use\nSwitch to online billing\nSupport organic agriculture\nTake pictures\n\nTHE NEEC JOINED THE GREAT GLOBAL CLEANUP® MOVEMENT!\n \n       \n       
URL:https://neearth.org/events/earth-day-celebration-2024/
LOCATION:Crane Park\, Montclair\, NJ 07042\, Glenridge Avenue and Greenwood Avenue\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Environmental Initiatives,Health and Nutrition,Monarch Butterfly,Native Plants,Pollinators,Renewable Energy,Sustainability,Sustainable Transportation,Vegetable Gardening,Wildlife Habitats
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SUMMARY:8th  Annual Conference: Acting Locally for a More Sustainable World
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE CONFERENCE HERE\n  \nUPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE\, MARK YOU CALENDAR AND COME! \nCONFERENCE PROGRAM: 8th Conference Program\nWelcome to the 8th Acting Locally for a More Sustainable World Conference! Join us at the University Hall Conference Center for an inspiring event dedicated to creating a greener future. This in-person gathering brings together passionate individuals from various backgrounds to share ideas\, learn from experts\, and take action toward a more sustainable world. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals\, attend insightful workshops\, and explore innovative solutions to environmental challenges. \nCome and meet community leaders to network on environmental issues\, including local food\, eco-friendly gardening\, sustainable communities\, alternative transportation\, renewable energy\, clean air and water\, environmental justice\, and climate change activism. \n\nFind out what’s happening in New Jersey and the region and see how you can help\nSet up a table to show what your organization or group is doing\nNetwork and explore collaboration on the spot\nHear speakers’ insights on local actions and national trends\nMeet with regional community leaders and groups to network with local environmental issues\n\nTo register for tabling\, please send an email to us at Conference@neearth.org. \nIf you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at Info@neearth.org.If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at Info@neearth.org. \nTo help support our work\, go to www.neearth.org/donation/ \nMontclair State University Hall Conference\nTime: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm \nTogether\, we can make a difference and shape a better tomorrow. See you there! \nREGISTER NOW \nTo register for tabling\, please send an email to us at Conference@neearth.org. \nIf you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at Info@neearth.org.  To help support our work\, go to www.neearth.org/donation/ \nMontclair State University:\nTime: 9:00am to 4:00pm  \nCONFERENCE PROGRAM: 8th Conference Program \n  \n \nMARCUS SIBLEY BIO: \nMarcus Sibley is an Environmental & Social Justice advocate\, speaker and recording artist with a profound passion for justice. The Newark\, NJ\, native and former Family Crisis Intervention Specialist\, with undergraduate & graduate Social Work degrees from Rutgers University\, is National Wildlife Federation’s NY Metro Director of Conservation Partnerships. He also serves as NJ Progressive Equitable Energy Coalition (NJPEEC) Chair\, Southern Burlington County NAACP Environmental & Climate Justice Chair\, and NJ Reparations Council Health Equity Committee Member. Recent former roles include NJ State Conference NAACP ECJ Chair\, Cancer Free Economy Network National Building Power Team member\, and SBC NAACP Immediate Past President. His most important and most cherished role of all is being his daughter’s father.\n\nPresentation: “Operation: Justice” Environmental injustices are the result of systemic coordinated actions. Environmental Justice is the result of coordinated collective passion. In this presentation Marcus Sibley explores the relevance and role of strategy in environmental advocacy.\n  \n \nJASON GRABOSKY\, PhD BIO: \nDr Grabosky is a Professor of Urban and Community Forestry at Rutgers University\, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.  He is a writer and educator\, cited over 2000 times in Google Scholar.  He served as Director of the Center for Resilient Landscapes\, a joint venture of Rutgers and the USDA Forest Service.  Dr. Grabosky received his doctorate in Ornamental Horticulture from Cornell University and served for six years as Editor-in-Chief of the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) research journal: Arboriculture & Urban Forestry. He was recently elected to serve on the ISA Board of Directors in 2023.\n\n\nPresentation: “Sharing space: Trees\, people and the developed landscapes of New Jersey.”  New Jersey can boast of an incredibly diverse listing of tree species which can variously provide canopy in what might be called an urban forest structure.  But questions can develop in a time where many folks do not even recognize the differences between the trees\, much less how they might deal with a rapidly changing environment.   We’ll chat about urban forestry\, where folks can engage in positive actions to impact their community\, and how we might look at service life for the trees in a municipality (publicly or privately held). \nWith a little historic perspective\, and a lot of creativity\, we can produce the values of longevity\, service and resilience in our vegetation within urban spaces in balance with the risks of investing in the living components of our communities.  Those choices are not in opposition with our build infrastructure\, if we choose to invest in integrated solutions versus exclusionary designs for single use simplicity. \n\n\n\nDONNA MERRILL BIO:\n\nDonna Merrill: Donna is the founder and President of the Board of Directors of the Pollinator Pathway\, which unites landowners across the country in creating public and private pesticide-free corridors of native plants for pollinating insects and birds. She has certification in Landscape Design from the NY Botanical Gardens\, and her conservation training includes studies in Sustainability Practices at Columbia University\, Land Protection Strategies at Bard College\, and Forest and Wildlife Conservation at the Yale University Coverts Project. Donna has been a leader in several Connecticut-based conservation bodies and is a Director of the Norwalk River Watershed Association.\n\nPresentation: “Pollinator Pathway – Be on It!” Native pollinators face mounting challenges from a combination of habitat fragmentation and climate change. This presentation will explore how we can mitigate this problem and help to rescue these essential creatures by creating corridors of pollinator-sustaining native plants to connect habitat and facilitate migration. Find how you can take part in this effort in a local park\, a neglected roadside\, or your own backyard. \n\nCONFERENCE PROGRAM: \n8th Conference Program – final version \nHOST AND CO-HOST: \n        \nPARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS: \n         \n          \n             \n            \n           \n          \n                         \n  \n  \n     \n    \nReserve your ticket here: \n  \n  \n \n \nThe Northeast Earth Coalition is a 501 (c)(3) Tax Exempt Volunteer Driven Nonprofit Organization \nPRESS PLEASE CONTACT US AT:  \nConference@neearth.org \n 
URL:https://neearth.org/events/8th-annual-conference-acting-locally-for-a-more-sustainable-world/
LOCATION:Montclair State University\, 1 Norman Avenue\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Environmental Initiatives,Renewable Energy,Sustainability,Sustainable Transportation
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How does your garden grow?
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nJoin us for this workshop exploring holistic\, eco-friendly approaches to gardening. Learn about: \n\nWhat is eco-friendly gardening?\nSoil\, the cornerstone of the garden\nSustainable growing techniques\nSequential planting\nIncreasing productivity\nEnd of summer gardening and seed saving\nSustainable garden maintenance\n\nFOLLOW THE LINK:\nTopic: NEEC Webinar “How does your garden grow?\nTime: Oct 17\, 2023 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84168737478?pwd=Q0diMW5HaWIxZ3hZY3phWXk3alRoZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 841 6873 7478\nPasscode: 115696\n\n—\n\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,84168737478#\,\,\,\,*115696# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,84168737478#\,\,\,\,*115696# US\n\n—\n\nDial by your location\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n\nMeeting ID: 841 6873 7478\nPasscode: 115696\n\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kNN3hfWWV\n\n\n         
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SUMMARY:Montclair Eco-Fair 2023
DESCRIPTION:Montclair Eco-Fair is back! This is a community event that you will want to be part of. Join local environmentalists and community activists in an outdoor event with environmental displays. Come and learn about gardening for pollinators and butterflies\, native plants\, edible landscapes\, community gardens\, environmental restoration\, composting\, and volunteer opportunities. Enjoy live music by local performers.  \nParticipant groups: Bike and Walk Montclair; NJ Native Plant Society\, Essex County Chapter;  Montclair Climate Action\, Momentum Solar Power\, Montclair League of Women Voters\, MOM’s Organic Market\, Montclair Backyard Wildlife Habitat\, NEEC Community Food Network\, Montclair Make Music Day\, Essex Ridge Apiaries\, DollyMoo\, The Green Cause\, The Montclair Community Farm\, MASN Coop\, Just Honest\, Green House Solar\, Northeast Pollinator Pathways\, Rockland-New Jersey 350.org\, Food and Water Watch\, Montclair Girl Scouts Troop\, St. James Thrift Shop\, New Jersey Sierra Club\,  Purple Dragon Coop\, St. Barnabas Hospital\, Empower NJ Coalition\, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service among other community and environmental groups.  \nThe Northeast Earth Coalition is partnering with St. James Episcopal Church to host this important community environment event.   \nWould your group like to participate? Tabling opportunities!  \n        \n     
URL:https://neearth.org/events/montclair-eco-fair-2023/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 581 Valley Road\, Upper Montclair\, 07043\, 581 Valley Road\, Upper Montclair\, NJ\, 07043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Environmental Initiatives,Health and Nutrition,Native Plants,Pollinators,Renewable Energy,Sustainability,Vegetable Gardening,Wildlife Habitats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T113000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration April 22nd\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Earth Coalition (NEEC)\, Montclair Climate Action\, The New Jersey Sierra Club\, and Bike and Walk Montclair invite you to join their 2023 Earth Day Celebration from April 15-22\, 2023\, for a week of events on the theme of restoring our planet. Live music by John Sherman’s Band & The Blooomingfield Band\, musicals performances by The Mayo Performing Art Center Company. Free event! \nJoin us for an Earth Week Celebration!    \nList of events: \nSaturday April 15th (9:30am – 11:30am): Kick off at Crane Park\, Montclair\, NJ 07042. Pollinator garden tour\, planting of native plants\, and park cleanup. \nMonday April 17th (9:30am – 10:30am): Discussion of the role of community gardens at 94 Pine Community Garden\, Montclair\, NJ 07042. \nWednesday April 19th (9:30am – 10:30am): Presentation: How does your garden grow? at 94 Pine Street Community Garden. Montclair\, NJ 07042. \nSaturday April 22nd (9:30am – 2:00pm): Official Earth Day Celebration at Crane Park\, Montclair\, NJ 07042. Environmental Proclamation by Montclair Township elected officials. Our volunteers will gather at Crane Park for cleanups on Pine Street\, Erie Park\, Brookdale Park\, and Glenridge Avenue (behind the Bay Street Train Station). Details will be provided after registration. \nSaturday April 22nd  (10:00am-2:00pm): Gates Avenue between Bloomfield and Glenridge Avenues: \nThis year\, the Earth Day Celebration will be combined with a Drive Electric Day event organized by NJ Sierra Club and Montclair Climate Action.  Over a dozen privately owned electric vehicle models will be on display\, and their owners will be available to talk about their experience owning and operating an electric vehicle and to answer questions such as how to find charging stations and how far their cars can go on a single charge.  The NJ Sierra Club will provide information on grants and subsidies available when purchasing electric vehicles\, and PSEG will have a representative on hand to answer questions about installing a charging station at your home. \nAlso on display will be an electric school bus\, electric bikes from Diamond Cycle\, and an electric lawn mower and snow blower. \nFor more details on the electric car show\, please visit Drive Electric Earth Day • Drive Electric Day Montclair 2023 • Montclair\, NJ • Apr 22\, 2023 \nTo attend any of these evernts\, please register here:\n \nWe will end Earth Day Week with many activities including environmental displays\, planting of native flowers\, community recognitions\, and live music. \nFor additional information & volunteer opportunities\, please e-mail us at: Info@neearth.org or check our calendar for other events and workshops. \nContact us at: Jose German\, NEEC CEO\, Info@neearth.org; Phone:(973) 233-1106 (Office). Multimedia links: https://www.neearth.org \nhttps://www.facebook.com/neearth.org \nWATCH EARTH VIDEO 2023! CLICK ON THE IMAGE  \nMake everyday Earth Day!\n\nFight climate change with diet change\nCalculate your footprint\nStand against deforestation\nOrganize community cleanups\nCompost\nLearn how to combat plastic pollution\nGo pesticide free\nTurn off lights when not in use\nSwitch to online billing\nSupport organic agriculture\nTake pictures\n\n \n  NJ ROCKLAND 350.org                    The Montclair Bird Club\nPurple Dragon Coop
URL:https://neearth.org/events/2112/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Environmental Initiatives,Renewable Energy,Sustainability,Sustainable Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T183000
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SUMMARY:Let's Celebrate the Monarch Migration 2022
DESCRIPTION:The NEEC’s team invites you to our annual Monarch Butterfly event. August 20th\, from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. A group of Monarch Butterfly enthusiasts will meet at Crane Park to discuss how you can help the Monarch declining population\, the importance of pollinators and the Monarch migration. \nGuided Tours of Crane Park Demonstration Garden by NEEC Staff Members. Environmental groups tabling opportunities\, live music and dancing. Family friendly! \nFor additional information\, please contact us at: Info@neearth.org \n \n 
URL:https://neearth.org/events/lets-celebrate-the-monarch-migration/
LOCATION:Crane Park\, Montclair\, NJ 07042\, Glenridge Avenue and Greenwood Avenue\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Environmental Initiatives,Monarch Butterfly,Pollinators,Wildlife Habitats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T111115
CREATED:20220109T014328Z
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SUMMARY:Montclair Eco-Fair 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Montclair Eco-Fair is back! This is a community event that you will want to be part of. The Episcopal Church of St. James is partnering with the NEEC to host this event in their front yard. \nJoin local environmentalists and community activists in an outdoor event with environmental displays. \nCome and learn about gardening for pollinators and butterflies\, native plants\, edible landscapes\, community gardens\, and volunteer opportunities. Enjoy live music by local performers. \nParticipant groups: Bike and Walk Montclair; NJ Native Plant Society\, Essex County Chapter; Bonsal Wildlife Preserve Conservancy; Quiet Montclair\, Montclair\, Montclair Climate Action\, The Montclair Chapter of Citizen’s Climate Lobby\, Montclair Environmental Commission\, Momentum Solar Power\, Radio Free Radio\, Montclair League of Women Voters\, MOM’s Organic Market\, Montclair Backyard Wildlife Habitat\, NEEC Community Food Network\, Montclair Make Music Day\, Pedals for Progress\, Good Bottle Refill Shop\, DollyMoo\, Essex Ridge Apiaries\, MASN Coop\, Green Power Energy\, Northeast Pollinator Pathways\, and Save Soil Movement among other groups. \nLive Music! Joe Colwell and Gerry Hazel will be performing at the event. \n \nWould your group like to participate? Tabling opportunities!
URL:https://neearth.org/events/montclair-eco-fair-2022/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 581 Valley Road\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Environmental Initiatives,Monarch Butterfly,Native Plants,Pollinators,Renewable Energy,Sustainable Transportation,Wildlife Habitats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T170000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration Week\, April 16th - April 23rd\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Northeast Earth Coalition (NEEC) invites you to join its 2022 Earth Day Celebration from April 16-23\, 2022\, for a week of events on the theme of restoring our planet. This year’s celebration will be a combination of virtual events and small gatherings due to the ongoing COVID crisis. \nParticipants can join from anywhere in New Jersey\, the country – or the world! You can meet virtually with regional community leaders and groups that will be sharing their environmental projects\, such as local food and community gardens\, eco-friendly gardening\, sustainable communities\, alternative transportation\, renewable energy\, clean air and water\, and climate change activism. \nJoin the NEEC to Celebrate! \nWe will kick off the celebration virtually via Zoom at 10AM on April 16th and will continue marking the occasion with events until April 23rd. \nShare Your Project! \nWe invite you to submit to the NEEC a short (1-5 minutes) videoclip highlighting an environmental project you are working on\, either at home or at the community level. \nProjects might relate to wildlife habitat\, local food production\, energy conservation\, renewable energy\, pollinator gardens\, conserving water\, protecting waterways\, reducing waste\, environmental justice\, environmental activism\, sustainable transportation\, etc. – any action aimed at preserving and restoring the environment. \nAlthough the NEEC is based in New Jersey\, we are accepting projects from anywhere in the world. The NEEC will select clips to be shared online between April 16 and April 23. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight the work you are doing! \nThe deadline for video submissions is April 12. Please send your submission as an email attachment to Info@neearth.org \nList of events:\nSaturday April 16th (10am – 11:30am) Kick off Events\, at Crane Park\, Montclair\, NJ 07042. Environmental Proclamation by Montclair At Large Councilor Bob Russo\, planting of native plants and virtual interviews featuring community environmental projects. \nPlease register here:     \nMonday April 18th (10am – noon) The Importance of Community Gardens (Part 1) 10am at 94 Pine Community Garden\, Montclair\, NJ 07042. The event ends at noon. \nWednesday April 20th (10am – noon)\, The Importance of Community Gardens (Part 2) 10am at 94 Pine Street Community Garden. Montclair\, NJ 07042. \nFriday April 22nd (10am – noon)\, The Importance of Community Gardens (Part 3) 10am at 94 Pine Street Community Garden\, Montclair\, NJ07042 \nPlease register here: \n \nSaturday 23rd at 10am\, Montclair Parks Cleanups\, our volunteers will be doing cleanups in the following parks: Crane Park\, Erie Park\, Brookdale Park and Glenridge Avenue (behind the Bay Street Train Station). Details will be provided\, after registration. \nSaturday 23rd Earth Day Celebration at Crane Park. We will end Earth Day Week with many activities including environmental displays\, planting of native flowers\, community recognitions\, and live music. From 10am to 3pm. \nPlease register here:    \nJoin the NEEC for an Earth Day Celebration!\nAlthough the NEEC is based in New Jersey\, we are accepting projects from anywhere in the world. The NEEC will select clips to be shared online between April 17 and April 22. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight the work you are doing! \nThe deadline for video submissions is April 14. Please send your submission as an email attachment to Info@neearth.org \nFor additional information & volunteer opportunities\, please e-mail us at: Info@neearth.org or check our calendar for other events and workshops. \nContact us at: Jose German\, NEEC CEO\, Info@neearth.org; Phone:(973) 233-1106 (Office). Multimedia links: https://www.neearth.org \nhttps://www.facebook.com/neearth.org
URL:https://neearth.org/events/earth-day-celebration-2/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Environmental Initiatives,Monarch Butterfly,Native Plants,Pollinators,Renewable Energy,Sustainable Transportation,Wildlife Habitats
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SUMMARY:Beginning of Gardening Season\, April15th\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here\, and we are excited about the 7th gardening season of the NEEC. Our volunteers are very enthusiastic and eager to meet the new challenge of exceeding our 2021 produce record. \nAs in the last two years\, we will start working at the 94 Pine Street Community Garden at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. We have a lot of things to do in advance in our 16 associated community gardens and environmental projects. Let’s get started! \nARE YOU LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES? \nNEEC Community Gardens and Environmental Projects: \n\nSanctuary Demonstration Community Garden\, 40 South Fullerton Avenue\, Montclair\, NJ 07042.Basic regular tasks: a) Planting; b) Filling the rain barrel; c) Watering; d) Harvesting.\n\n\nOccasionally tasks: a) Adding soil to the beds; b) Adding compost; c) Weeding; d) Preparing the garden for the winter. Note: Filling the rain barrel\, needs to be coordinated with J. German\n\nCurrently Growing: Planting in progress \n\nMaster Gardeners opportunities to oversee the project and lead the volunteers – Twice a week for 1.5 hours – Two Master Gardeners can take one shift each.\n\n \n\nCrane Pak Demonstration Garden\, Glenridge Avenue\, Montclair\, NJ 07042. Basic regular tasks: a) Planting; b) Watering; and c) Harvesting.\n\n\nOccasionally tasks: a) Adding soil to the beds; b) Adding compost; c) Weeding; d) Preparing the garden for the winter. Note: Other tasks must be coordinated with David Wasmuth\nCurrently Growing: Planting in progress\nMaster Gardeners opportunities to oversee the project and lead the volunteers – Twice a week for 1.5 hours – Two Master Gardeners can take one shift each.\n\n \n\nPine Street Community Garden\, 94 Pine Street\, Montclair\, NJ 07042. Basic regular tasks: a) Planting; b) Watering; and c) Harvesting; d) Monitoring the composting site; e) Organizing the greenhouse.\n\n\nOccasionally tasks: a) Adding soil to the beds; b) Adding compost; c) Weeding; d) Preparing the garden for the winter. Note: Other tasks must be coordinated with Jose German\nMaster Gardeners opportunities to oversee the project and lead the volunteers – Twice a week for 1.5 hours – Two Master Gardeners can take one shift each.\nCurrently Growing: Sugar snap peas\, carrots\, Swiss Chard\, Red onions\, Collard Greens. Need to be planted\, since only less than half of the garden is planted.\n\n \n\nNew Cooper Avenue Community Garden\, Cooper Avenue\, Montclair\, NJ 07043. Basic regular tasks: a) Planting; b) Watering; and c) Harvesting; d) Monitoring the composting site; Occasionally tasks: a) Adding soil to the beds; b) Adding compost; c) Weeding; d) Preparing the garden for the winter. Note: Other tasks must be coordinated with Jose German\n\n\nCurrently Growing: Sugar snap peas\, carrots\, Swiss Chard\, Red onions\, Collard Greens. Need to be planted\, since only less than half of the garden is planted.\nMaster Gardeners opportunities to oversee the project and lead the volunteers – Twice a week for 1.5 hours – Two Master Gardeners can take one shift each.\n\n \n\nNew Passaic Neighborhood Women’s Center Community Garden\, Third Street\, Passaic. Basic regular tasks: a) Planting; b) Watering; and c) Harvesting; d) Monitoring the composting site; Occasionally tasks: a) Adding soil to the beds; b) Adding compost; c) Weeding; d) Preparing the garden for the winter. Note: Other tasks must be coordinated with Jose German\n\n Currently Growing: Need to be planted \n\nSprouting Totowa Community Garden\, Totowa\, NJ – Associated Community Garden – Volunteers need to coordinate with Garden Leader.\nWatchung School\, Montclair\, NJ – New Garden in progress.\nKinnelon Middle School Community Garden\, Kinnelon\, NJ – Associated Community Garden.\nGreen Acres Community Garden\, Rosa Park Blvd\, Paterson\, NJ – Associated Community Garden – Volunteers need to coordinate with Garden Leader.\nMontclair High School Farm-to-Table Community Garden\, Montclair\, NJ – In progress – Associated Community Garden\nOrganic Villagers Community Garden\, 16th Street\, Paterson\, NJ – Associated Community Garden – Volunteers need to coordinate with Garden Leader\,\nEast Orange Community Garden – Associated Community Garden\nMontclair High School Community Garden at Rand Park\, Montclair\, NJ – Associated Community Garden\nBrookdale Overlook Spring Restoration Garden\, Montclair/Bloomfield\, NJ – Volunteer opportunities under the supervision of the head of the project only.\n\n\nMaster Gardeners opportunities for the preparation of the garden for the season. Weeding\, planting will be happening soon.\n\n \n\nFlorham Park Pollinator Garden at Spring Lake Nature Reserve – NEEC Partnership with Florham Park Environmental Commission\, and the Boy Scouts.\n\n\nVolunteer opportunities to help the kids to plant 300 plants.\n\n\nFlorham Park Rain Garden at Spring Lake Nature Reserve – NEEC Partnership with Florham Park Environmental Commission\, and the Boy Scouts.\n\n\nVolunteer opportunities to help the kids to plant 300 plants.\n\nJose German-Gomez\, contact Information: Monday to Friday\, 9am to 5pm; Email address: JGerman@neearth.org \nGreg Pason\, Community Gardens Coordinator\, contact Information: Monday to Friday\, 9am to 5pm; Email address: gpason@msm.com   ONLY FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS AND COMMUNITY FOOD NETWORK. \nDavid Wasmuth\, Environmental Projects Coordinator\, contact information:  Monday to Friday\, 9am to 5pm; Email address: dawasmuth@gmail.com ONLY FOR CRANE PARK DEMONSTRATION GARDEN AND BOOKDALE PARK RESTORATION PROJECT. \nMary Knowles\, Director of Communications and Public Relations\, contact Information: PRMediaManager@neearth.org \nFor additional information please contact us at:  \nInfo@neearth.org or call us at (973) 233-1106 \n             
URL:https://neearth.org/events/beginning-of-gardening-season-march-19th-2022/
LOCATION:Pine Street Community Garden\, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church\, 94 Pine Street\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Environmental Initiatives,Health and Nutrition,Native Plants,Pollinators
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T203000
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SUMMARY:Edible Landscapes Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ADULT SCHOOL \nWINTER 2022 CLASSES\nAbout the workshop \nEdible landscaping is a modern version of the World War II Victory Gardens. Combining edible plants\, fruits\, herbs\, and flowers\, it creates a space that is both sustainable and beautiful\, making your yard a productive source of nutrient-dense\, super local\, and delicious fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to learn about approaches to growing their own food at home within steps from the kitchen. Topics will include efficient and sustainable garden layouts\, developing good soil\, composting\, and seasoning planting. \nAbout the speaker  \nJose German-Gomez is well known as a local environmental activist and an educator in sustainable\, eco-friendly communities and organic gardening. His lecture “Gardening for Life” has been presented in many New Jersey communities as well as in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Jose is an Essex County Certified Master Gardener and a Certified Rutgers Environmental Steward. \nJose is the author of the “Gardening for Life” column in the Montclair Local newspaper\, where he writes about environmental issues\, growing your own food\, and eco-friendly gardening. He also teaches about urban farming at the Pine Street Community Garden. \nHe is co-founder of the Montclair Backyard Habitat Project\, which is affiliated with the National Wildlife Federation. He is the founder of the Northeast Earth Coalition and leads the Northeast Pollinator Pathways Project in New Jersey. \nTo register: www.adultschool.org \nContact us at: Info@adultsschool.org \nRecommended readings: \nTHE CLIMATE CRISIS IS HERE: PRODUCING YOUR OWN VEGGIES CAN HELP (GARDENING FOR LIFE) | The Northeast Earth Coalition (neearth.org) \nFavorite flowers\, season by season | The Northeast Earth Coalition (neearth.org) \nThe Secret of a Green Thumb | The Northeast Earth Coalition (neearth.org) \nGardening For Life – Vegetable Gardening | The Northeast Earth Coalition (neearth.org)
URL:https://neearth.org/events/edible-landscapes-workshop/
LOCATION:Montclair Public Library Bellevue Branch\, 07043\, 185 Bellevue Avenue\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Health and Nutrition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T160000
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SUMMARY:7th Acting Locally for a More Sustainable World Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE\n  \n \nHelen & William Mazer Foundation\n \nMontclair\, NJ. The Northeast Earth Coalition (NEEC) invites you to join its 2022 annual conference on February 12\, 2022\, one of the largest gatherings of environmental and community activists in New Jersey. This year’s conference will be virtual due to the ongoing COVID crisis. Participants can join from anywhere in the world. \nCheck below for a sample of some of our amazing speakers! \nYou will have the opportunity to virtually meet with community leaders and groups and to network about environmental issues\, including local food\, eco-friendly gardening\, sustainable communities\, alternative transportation\, renewable energy\, clean air and water\, and climate change activism. \nVIRTUAL EVENT\nTime: 9:30am to 4:00pm  \nReserve your ticket here: \n  \n OUR GUEST SPEAKERS: \n \nGar Alperovitz\, Co-Chair\, The Next System Project: The Coming Transformation of the American Political Economic System \nGar Alperovitz is a distinguished political economist and historian who lectures widely.  He is a co-founder of The Democracy Collaborative and co-chair of The Next System Project. He has written or co-written 11 books. The latest is Principles of a Pluralist Commonwealth (2017).  He is a public intellectual who has testified before Congress\, been featured in TV documentaries\, has written for and been profiled by mainstream and progressive media alike. \nMelissa Miles\, Executive Director\, New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance (Newark\, NJ):  Environmental Justice in New Jersey \nMelissa Miles is as award-winning grassroots activist and organizer living in an Environmental Justice Community in Newark\, New Jersey. NJEJA was part of a coalition that worked to have the nation’s strongest law to protect overburdened communities from pollutants enacted in New Jersey (S232\, 2020). She is also a member of many state\, national and international environmental groups\, such as the New Jersey Environmental Justice Advisory Council\, responsible for advising state agencies on issues of environmental justice. \nJose Aguto\, Executive Director\, Catholic Climate Covenant (Washington\, DC):  How Pope Francis’ Encyclical\, Laudato Si\, Inspired Sustainability and Climate Action in the United States \nJose Aguto leads policy development that helps guide the US Catholic Church’s response to climate change. A key aspect of the Covenant’s policy is to inspire action on climate change as a moral and non-partisan call. His work has contributed to bipartisan caucuses and legislation which are creating a politically viable foundation for meaningful climate action. \nAmy Tuininga\, Director\, PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies\, Montclair State University (Montclair\, NJ):  The Social Impact of Green Teams in Local Communities \nAmy Tuininga works to create opportunities for students\, faculty\, and a wide range of stakeholders in corporations\, non-profits\, start-ups\, and government organizations to address and advance environmental\, social\, and economic sustainability. Her approach is rooted in systems science and her experience with developing effective collaborations is based on her own research and mentoring of students. \nFOR TICKETS: \n \n \nThe Northeast Earth Coalition is a 501 (c)(3) Tax Exempt Volunteer Driven Nonprofit Organization \nPRESS PLEASE CONTACT US AT: PRMediaManager@neearth.org \nADDITIONAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION \n  \n 
URL:https://neearth.org/events/7th-acting-locally-for-a-more-sustainable-world-conference/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Environmental Initiatives,Monarch Butterfly,Native Plants,Pollinators,Renewable Energy,Sustainable Transportation,Wildlife Habitats
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