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  

We would like to invite you to our 5th Acting Locally for a More Sustainable World Conference in January 25th, 2020.  Our annual conference has become one of the largest gatherings of environmental and community activists in New Jersey. Forty-two organizations were represented at the event in 2019, and we are expecting over forty-five for […]

Saturday, March 21, 2020, at 10 AM Location: To be announced This workshop is the first of our 2020 Gardening for Life series. It offers an 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 […]

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, we are creating an online educational platform to provide our environmental and gardening workshops , as well a virtual events. Available Training and Workshops: Gardening for Life Series for Beginners Level Gardening for Life Series for Intermediate Level The Art of Composting and How to Make Compost Tea Vegetable Gardens […]

Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 10 AM (Opening local event) Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 10AM (Worldwide official event) Location: Virtual celebration in Montclair, NJ, USA Join the NEEC for a virtual Earth Day Celebration! From New Jersey and beyond, please join us virtually via Zoom at 10AM on April 18 for a kick-off celebration […]

Sunday, April 19, 2020, at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Location: Webinar - Via Zoom This workshop is the second of our 2020 Gardening for Life series. It offers an opportunity for children to learn some basics about gardening, including the process of planning and implementing a new garden. We will discuss the importance of soil and […]

Saturday, May 2, 2020, at 10am Location: Online, please send an email to Info@neearth.org to reserve your space. Join us for the annual Gardening for Life Workshop Series held in Montclair. Gardening experts will share practical tips on growing your own food and inspire you with new ways to create beautiful gardens for pollinators and […]

Join us, via Zoom, for the annual Gardening for Life Workshop Series virtually held in Montclair. Gardening experts will share practical tips on growing your own food and inspire you with new ways to create beautiful gardens for pollinators and people. May 30th at 10am. - The Joy of Herbs by Master Gardener Deb Ellis.  […]

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 […]