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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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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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