Dear NEEC Friends, We want to let you know that this Saturday, January 26, at 12:30pm we will be hosting a lunch for furloughed federal employees a the Guild Room of First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair. The event is cosponsored by Gelotti Icea Cream; First Congregational Church and the NEEC. Several Montclair […]

This workshop is the first of our 2019 Gardening for Life Series. It offers and opportunity to learn some basics about gardening, including the process of planning and implementing a new garden. We will discuss the importance of soil and soil enhancements in creating a sustainable and eco-friendly flower garden. Also covered will be the […]

The NEEC in collaboration woth Northern New Jersey Idealist are sponsoring a park cleanup cleanup in Montclair. Volunteers will cleanup Erie Park in Walnut Street, next to the NJ Transit Train Station. Janine Salvador, member of the Montclair Environmental Commission and Jose German, NEEC CEO, will lead the event. Saturday, April 6 at 10am, Walnut […]

Neighbors, environmentalists, and volunteers will gather at 10am at Crane Park, (Glenridge Avenue and Greenwood Avenue) Montclair, NJ 07042 to celebrate Earth Day with community beautification projects. We will move to three locations in the Fourth Ward: East side of Bay Street Train Station, Pine Street, and Crane Park. Another location has been set up […]

Come to learn the basic about how to create a pollinator garden and attract a wide range of beneficial insects and birds. We will cover the most recommended native plants for pollinators and a well as hots plants for butterflies. Pollinators are strong allies in propagating plants and producing food. Only fertilized plants can produce […]

Interested in getting the most of your bang out of your vegetable buck? Most of us recognize the value of moving towards a more vegetable-based diet, but bit all vegetables are created equal. The variety planted and the way they are grown affect their nutritional punch. Come and learn the nutritional facts about vegetables and […]

Learn the basics about how to build a kitchen garden, soil, seeds and seasonal planting. Learn how to plan ahead your meals and enjoy fresh organic veggies within steps from your kitchen. Location to be announced soon. Free event open to the public. Sponsored by The William Mazer Foundation. Saturday, June 1st, at 3pm. Location: […]

Now that you have a kitchen garden, come to learn simple season recipes with the veggies that you are growing and plan ahead your meals. Location to be announced soon. Free event open to the public. Sponsored by The William Mazer Foundation.

Saturday, September 14 at 2pm. The NEEC’s team and a group of environmentalists will lead a group of local Monarch butterfly enthusiasts at Crane Park in a talk about the importance of pollinators and Monarch migration. During the event, dozens of butterflies will be released and caterpillar will be distributed to those interested in raising […]

The NEEC is sponsoring a celebration of end of the harvest season with a Mexican cultural event about the Day of the Dead. This traditional event will be held at the Passaic Neighborhood Women’s Center. The women participating in the installation are part of the NEEC Urban Growers Program. The Day of the Dead is […]

The NEEC Board of Directors and NEEC supporters will meet to celebrate the 2019 accomplishments, discuss the program for 2020, and designate new board members. For additional information, please contact us at (973) 233-1106 or e-mail us at Info@neearth.org