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 Restaurants will be donating food to be served for lunch. Saturday, January 26 at 12:30pm First Congregational Church, Montclair, NJ 07042. We will also be…

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 key roles of native plants and pollinator gardens, way to combine native plants with vegetables to attract pollinators, the benefits of local food, and how…

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 Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 If you are interested in doing volunteer work, please send us a message via e-mail at neearthcoalition@gmail.com. Thank you. NEEC Team…

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 in Anderson Park in Upper Montclair, lead by volunteers of St. James Church. Food and refreshments will be served to the volunteers. Saturday, April 20th…

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 fruits, and that happens thanks to the pollinators. Without them, plants cannot reproduce. Beautiful pollinator gardens add ecological value and interest to your yard. Free…

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 growing your own food throughout the year. Whether you are an omnivore, a vegetarian, or a vegan, learning about this topic is key to a…

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: To be announced soon.

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.