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SUMMARY:GARDENING SEASON 2026 - MARCH 1ST - NOVEMBER 30TH
DESCRIPTION:Be a Part of Environmental Action and Local Food Solutions in Northern New Jersey\nJoin Us for a Season of Growth: Gardening for Change! \nWe are already excited about Spring 2026\, and with it comes a fresh opportunity to dig in—literally and figuratively! We invite you to join our vibrant community for this year’s gardening season\, where every seed planted is a step toward a greener\, healthier\, and more connected Northern New Jersey. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or curious to learn\, this is your chance to make a real difference\, right in your own neighborhood. \nOur Mission: Growing Food with Love\, Growing Change\n    \nAt the heart of our work is a simple but powerful belief: environmental activism and local food production go hand in hand. By coming together as a community to grow our own food\, we’re not just filling tables—we’re nurturing the earth\, reducing our carbon footprint\, and building lasting relationships with our neighbors. \nOur Projects: Four Pillars for a Sustainable Future\nOur commitment to environmental progress is rooted in four long-term projects across Northern New Jersey. These initiatives are designed to protect natural spaces\, educate our community\, and foster sustainable practices that will benefit generations to come. From restoring habitats to promoting eco-friendly gardening methods\, every project is a testament to what we can achieve together. \nCommunity Gardens: Urban Growers Program\nWe’re proud to steward six thriving community gardens under our Urban Growers Program. These gardens serve as learning hubs\, gathering spaces\, and sources of fresh\, nutritious food for our neighborhoods. They’re open to everyone—come plant\, harvest\, and celebrate with us! \nCommunity Impact: Supporting Seniors and Food Pantries\nOur gardens don’t just grow vegetables—they grow compassion and support. This season\, we’re deepening our commitment to the community by providing fresh produce to three senior residences and three food pantries in Montclair and Bloomfield. It’s one way we ensure that everyone\, regardless of age or circumstance\, has access to healthy\, delicious food. \nGet Involved: Volunteer and Make a Difference!\nWe can’t do any of this without you! Whether you have an hour or a season\, there are so many ways to get involved. Volunteer opportunities range from planting and tending gardens to supporting educational events and distributing produce. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. \nReady to plant the seeds of change? Learn more about our projects and how you can volunteer by visiting our website or reaching out to our team. Together\, let’s grow a stronger\, healthier\, and more sustainable community. \nLet’s dig in—join the movement and help our gardens\, and our community\, flourish this season! \nAre you interested in doing volunteer work? Enroll now! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES GARDENING SEASON 2026 \n 
URL:https://neearth.org/events/join-us-for-a-season-of-growth-gardening-for-change/
LOCATION:Pine Street Comunnity Garden\, 94 Pine Street\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Compost & Compost Tea,Environmental Initiatives,Health and Nutrition,Monarch Butterfly,Native Plants,Pollinators,Sustainability,Vegetable Gardening
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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: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:Montclair Garden Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:OPEN GARDEN TOUR\nMAY 9\, 2:30- 5:30PM at 69 Grove Street\, Montclair \nCome and see a beautiful\, eco-friendly home garden featuring: \n\nA NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat & Monarch Waystation\n25 years of landscaping with native plants\nA sanctuary for birds and pollinators\nA highly productive organic vegetable garden\nA backyard pond\nA solar-powered home\nOver 170 species of native plants\nA mature micro-forest\nContainer gardening\nThe highest recorded number of native bee species in a single site in Essex County (According to a 2015 survey by the NY Natural History Museum)\n\nSee what was done in one yard – Find inspiration for your own yard! \n      \n     
URL:https://neearth.org/events/montclair-garden-tour-2026/
LOCATION:69 Grove Street\, Montclair\, NJ 07042\, 69 Grove Street\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost & Compost Tea,Native Plants,Pollinators,Renewable Energy,Sustainability,Vegetable Gardening,Wildlife Habitats
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