Gardening from the Birds’ Perspective
Online Trainings Montclair, NJ, United StatesGardening from the Birds’ Perspective: When we garden, we can help migrating and resident birds with a healthy backyard habitat, especially important given the severe decline in songbirds. In this workshop you will learn how to bring beautiful birds to your backyard by using native bushes and flowers and other tips for creating a bird […]
Nutrition and Cooking Demo – May 15, 2021
Online Trainings Montclair, NJ, United StatesMay is the month of both National High Blood Pressure Education and National Stroke Awareness. We will offer a virtual class on nutrition education while doing a cooking demonstration - anyone can join, regardless 0f their culinary skills! Join Armando Cruz in creating a heart healthy dish while he teaches the benefits of making healthier […]
Montclair Community Gardens Tour – June 26th, 2021
Pine Street Community Garden, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 94 Pine Street, Montclair, NJ, United StatesJoin the Northeast Earth Coalition on Saturday June 26th from 9:30am to noon for a JUNE GARDEN TOUR! Come to learn about the importance of local food, our community work, how to grow your own food, pollinator gardens, and gardening tips. This is a free event. We welcome families with children. Please wear a mask. […]
7th Acting Locally for a More Sustainable World Conference
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE Helen & William Mazer Foundation Montclair, 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 […]
Edible Landscapes Workshop
Montclair Public Library Bellevue Branch, 07043 185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ, United StatesADULT SCHOOL WINTER 2022 CLASSES About the workshop Edible 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. Participants […]
Earth Day Celebration Week, April 16th – April 23rd, 2022
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. Participants can join from anywhere in […]
Montclair Eco-Fair 2022
St. James Episcopal Church 581 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, United StatesThe 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. Join local environmentalists and community activists in an outdoor event with environmental displays. Come and learn about gardening for […]
Passaic Community Garden Opening Ceremony
217-221 3rd Street, Passaic, NJ 07055 217-221 3rd Street, Passaic, NJ, United StatesJoin us to celebrate the opening of our new Passaic Community Garden at St. Stephen Church in Passaic. The garden is hosted by the Passaic Neighborhood Women's Center. The garden has been operating for over seven years, but the organization moved last year to this new location. Thursday, May 26 at 9:30 am. - Location: […]
New Jersey Sustainability Summit 2022
Bells Works, Holdelm, NJ 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ, United StatesThe New Jersey Sustainability Summit is a momentous event in our state, drawing change-makers from across the political, private, and public sectors. This exceptional one-day forum spotlights the successes and lessons learned from the people and projects that are helping New Jersey realize a more sustainable future. Our last live Summit's audience ended the day […]
NEEC Community Gardens Tour 2022 – RESCHEDULED
Montclair, NJ 94 Pine Street, Montclair, NJ, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER DATE. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENT THAT THIS SITUATION MAY HAVE CAUSED YOU. Join the Northeast Earth Coalition on Saturday June 26th from 9:30am to noon for a JUNE GARDEN TOUR! Come to learn about the importance of local food, our community work, how to grow your own […]
EDIBLE LANDSCAPES PART TWO
Montclair Public Library 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, United StatesADULT SCHOOL Summer 2022 CLASSES ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Edible Landscaping Part Two 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 […]
Let’s Celebrate the Monarch Migration 2022
Crane Park, Montclair, NJ 07042 Glenridge Avenue and Greewood Avenue, Montclair, NJ, United StatesThe 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. Guided Tours of Crane Park Demonstration Garden by NEEC […]