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 […]
End of the Harvest 2022 – Day of the Dead Celebration
Guild Room at First Congregational Church 40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey, 07042, United StatesJoin us to celebrate our traditional End of the Harvest Celebration. We will celebrate our gardening 2022 achievements and will honor our dedicated volunteers for their incredible community work. We also take advantage of the season to celebrate the Monarch Butterfly migration to Mexico and their ancient connection with Mexican culture and the celebration of […]
Gardening for Pollinators and Songbirds – Free Webinar, NJ Audubon Society
Online Trainings Montclair, NJ, United StatesWhen and where: Wed, January 18, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST Location Online About this event 1 hour Mobile eTicket If you'd like to see more color in your yard and hear more bird songs, join us for this 45-minute presentation on how to create a garden for wildlife in any outdoor space. […]
Community Meeting: Environmental Justice, Pollinators, Habitats, Fighting Hunger, and Local Food Production
The Community Church of Mountain Lakes 48 Briarcliff Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ, United StatesFEBRUARY 11 at 1o:30am GUEST SPEAKER Mr. Jose German Gomez, founder of the Northeast Earth Coalition (NEEC), will speak at The Community Church of Mountain Lakes (CCML). Mr. German Gomez will share his knowledge about vegetable gardens, pollinator gardens, and native plants and the ways in which they are vital to our food system and […]
Earth Day Celebration April 22nd, 2023
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 […]
A Journey of Community Activism
St. Paul Lutheran Church 941 Slocum Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ, United StatesSunday April 30th, at 10:30 am, join us to listen to Jose German-Gomez, Founder of the NEEC and CEO, speaking about our journey of community activism, environment protection, local food, and fighting food insecurity. Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 941 Slocum Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ 07657 - Free event!
Montclair Eco-Fair 2023
St. James Episcopal Church, 581 Valley Road, Upper Montclair, 07043 581 Valley Road, Upper Montclair, NJ, United StatesMontclair 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 […]
Community Event: Compost Tea Demonstration & Garden Tour
69 Grove Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 69 Grove Street, Montclair, NJ, United StatesJoin us for a compost tea demonstration & garden tour of one of Montclair’s most visited ecological home gardens. Date: June 17, 2023. Time: There will be two garden tours and compost tea demonstrations, the first starting at 4:30pm and the second at 5:30pm. What to expect: Jose German-Gomez, environmentalist, gardener, and urban farmer, has […]
Montclair Eco-Garden Bike Tour
27 Hillside Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042 27 Hillside Avenue, Montclair, NJJoin us for this unique summer garden bike tour starting at 9:00am on July 29, 2023. The departure point is 27 Hillside Avenue at The Montclair Inn community garden. The tour will visit the following community gardens: The Montclair Inn. Located at 27 Hillside Avenue next to Hillside School, the Montclair Inn has a garden […]
Monarch Butterly Migration – A celebration of hope!
The NEEC's team invites you to our annual Monarch Butterfly event. September 10th, from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. 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. Native singer and songwriter, Gabi Dennis will be performing […]
Onsite Composting Workshop at MSU Community Garden
Learn from the Experts! Jose German-Gomez, founder of the NEEC, and Essex County Master Gardener will teach you all about the composting process – what is composting, how to compost, materials that you can compost and those you cannot, and troubleshooting any issues you might encounter. This will be a live presentation followed by the […]