Crane Park Demonstration Garden, as well as other NEEC projects in Montclair will be used as open space virtual classrooms for adults and children to learn about pollinators, wildlife habitats, native plants, and growing our own food. Students from Montclair public school systems, and beyond are welcome to participate in these events. The NEEC will provide guided virtual tours and educational activities for school groups interested in this ecological learning experience. For additional information and booking your school or adult…

For registrations and tickets, please click here: We are delighted to welcome you to our Annual Conference on February 11-13, 2021. This event is one of the largest environmental and community activist gatherings in northern New Jersey. At the conference, you will have the opportunity to meet community leaders and groups from northern and central New Jersey to network about environmental issues, including local food, sustainable communities, alternative transportation, renewable energy, clean air and water, and climate change activism.  Stay…

Gardening 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 habitat. Speaker: Deb Ellis, Essex County Master Gardener and environmentalist. She is also part of the founding team of the Montclair Wildlife Habitat Project. Deb…