Sustainable Jersey hub for Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties

1st-annual ECOpen House

Haddon Township Environmental and Historical Center 143 Ormand Avenue, Haddon Township, New Jersey

The 1st-annual ECOpen House will be held at the Haddon Township Environmental and Historical Center, 143 E. Ormond Ave., 08107.  Event showcases Haddon Township’s municipal organizations including Green Haddon, Environmental Commission, Saddler’s Woods Conservation Association, Newton Creek Watershed, Shade Tree Commission, and Backyard Hens.  Cooking demos, presentations, light refreshments.  Free and open to public.  For […]

Fall Flower Show

Carmen Tilelli Hall 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

The Horticultural Society of South Jersey will present its annual members’ Fall Flower Show at the Carmen Tilelli Community Center, 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. During judging, Harold Dambly, owner of Dambly’s Garden Center will do a presentation on "Hydroponics and Indoor Gardening”.  Learn about the proper light source for your indoor garden's […]

Growing Garlic, Sowing Shallots

South Jersey Seed Circle Library presents --Growing Garlic, Sowing Shallots--Grow your own culinary necessities! Everyone cooks with garlic and shallots don't they? This informational talk will give the basics needed for gardeners of all levels to plant now and harvest next summer. Free and open to the public--bring a friend!  The Seed Library will also […]

Sustainable Sips

Zed's Beer - Bado Brewery 19 North Maple Avenue, Marlton, NJ, United States

Sustainability enthusiasts get together for networking and socializing at newly opened Zed‘s Beer.  Zed‘s offers a great selection of beers and folks can order in from the Organico Pizza next door. Zed‘s Beer is “sustainably good.” They recycle their spent grains as food for local livestock, buy local ingredients whenever possible, and have an energy efficient brewing process.  At 7pm, we […]

TCSA Planning Meeting

Camden County Environmental Center 1301 Park Boulevard, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

Opportunity for Green Team members and others interested in Sustainability to get together and share ideas. Proposed Agenda: Megan DeSmedt, Clean Water Campaign Director for Environment America.  She is coordinating a project that is looking at threats to the drinking water supply in the Delaware River basin, documenting pollution sources from known sources, and exploring ways to […]

Building a Sustainable Future: Strategies for a Successful Community

Rowan College at Burlington County - Votta Hall 900 College Circle Drive, Mount Laurel, New Jersey

We've got a great agenda for this event.  It's free but we want you to register.   Click here to register.   Schedule 12:30pm: Doors open, networking and light snacks 1:00pm: Welcome: Ed Cohen Tri-County Sustainability Alliance 1:05pm: RCBC Sustainability Initiatives and Programs (RCBC representative) 1:25pm: Resource providers: Learn about free resources from local organizations. […]

Bonsai for Beginners

Carmen Tilelli Hall 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

The Horticultural Society of South Jersey program presented by Thomas DeSimone will cover very basic points of bonsai-- its history, concepts, styles, basic work and tools used, some of the great bonsai artists and places to visit.  Tom will be showcasing some of his trees.  Free and open to the public. For more information, check the website: www.hssj.org or […]

Rutgers Ecolgnite Meetup

EcoComplex 1200 Florence Columbus Road, Bordentown, New Jersey

Rutgers EcoIgnite will hold its first Meetup at the EcoComplex Building.  We will have an experts panel to share their experiences with the members. Cost $5.  Register here.

Fire Cider – Tasting, Demo and Giveaway

Haddon Township Library 15 MacArthur Boulevard, Haddon Township, NJ, United States

When is the best time to prepare for the cold winter months? NOW! Join the "Seed to Sovereignty" movement and learn how to make the warming winter tonic, fire cider. After the demonstration and instruction there will be an opportunity to taste a finished batch of this powerful home remedy. One lucky attendee will leave […]

Macroinvertebrate Walk

Camden County Environmental Center 1301 Park Boulevard, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

Macroinvertebrates are aquatic insects whom spend all or most of their lives in our ponds, lakes and streams. They tell us about the health of our watershed and are super cool to see! Learn about the importance of Macroinvertebrates, and how to identify them. Please wear appropriate shoes; bring water and your camera!  For more information,  maps, […]