Date of event: |
Saturday, October 1 |
Name of event: |
Montclair Water Watch Cleanup |
Time: |
11am-3pm |
Location: |
Great Falls in Paterson |
Description: |
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Contact: |
Contact Elyse Conde for more info on donations and volunteering:
(973)655-5320 |
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Date of event: |
Thursday, October 6, 2005 |
Name of event: |
Gateway to a Cleaner Community |
Time: |
9:00am - 2:00pm |
Location: |
County Hall of Records, MLK Blvd., Newark |
Description: |
Cleanup Locations: gateways and neighborhoods, or you may choose your
own spot to clean.
3rd annual city-wide cleanup sponsored by New Jersey Clean
Communities. Join others who live and
work in Newark in a cleanup of the city-- gain recognition for
your organization, enjoy a wholesome activity with fellow employees, complete
for Golden Broom Awards, and be part of Newark's ongoing revitalization!
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Contact: |
NJ Clean Community Council , 609-989-9066, njclean@comcast.net
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Date of event: |
Thursday, October 6 |
Name of event: |
Green Roofs: Building Design with the Future in Mind |
Time: |
7pm-9pm |
Location: |
Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068
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Description: |
This enlightening presentation will be delivered by Nina Zinn, Rutgers University Research Associate from the Cook College Department of Environmental Planning and Design. Nina will present the history of green roofing, provide examples worldwide, share her research, as well as explain the elements of a green roof system and discuss its benefits. Fee $7 for adults and free for Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex County (a small donation is appreciated). |
Contact: |
973-228-8776 |
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Date of event: |
October 11, 2005 |
Name of event: |
Watershed Watch Network Rapid Bioassessment Training |
Time: |
9am-4pm |
Location: |
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center- 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood, NJ 07631 |
Description: |
Biological assessments is an evaluation of the condition of a waterbody using biological surveys and other direct measurements of the resident biota in surface waters. The purpose of this training is to demonstrate a practical technical reference for conducting cost-effective biological assessments in your watershed. Registration is free! Bring your own lunch and drink. |
Contact: |
Danielle Donkersloot at 609-292-2113 or danielle.donkersloot@dep.state.nj.us. |
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Date of event: |
Friday, October 14 |
Name of event: |
Birds of Fall and Winter |
Time: |
7pm-9pm |
Location: |
Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 |
Description: |
New Jersey Audubon presents a wonderful slide show of local birds. This is a great introduction for the Saturday field trip to follow, Birding in Hatfield Swamp. Free to anyone registered for Saturday's trip. For ages 12+. Fee $7 for adults and $9 for families. |
Contact: |
973-228-8776 |
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Date of event: |
October 15
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Name of event: |
Protect our Streams. Mowed grass to
water edge?
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Time: |
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Location: |
Merrill Creek Reservoir, Warren
County
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Description: |
Sponsored by North Jersey RD&D. Learn the importance of streamside
buffers and about ways to protect stream corridors in your town. This
workshop will include an afternoon bus trip showcasing four completed buffer
planting sites. Cost: $15.00
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Contact: |
Grace Messinger, (908) 735-0733 ext. 110
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Date of event: |
Sat. Oct. 15
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Name of event: |
NJ
Community
Water
Watch
River
Clean-ups
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Time: |
10am -12:45pm
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Location: |
Foley Field
Memorial Park in Bloomfield
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Description: |
NJ has the worst water quality in the country and NJ Community Water
Watch is committed to making a difference.
If you are interested in attending one of this years river clean-ups
please sign-up. If you sign-up we will
be able to inform you as planning continues to evolve for the given clean-ups
and so that we can make proper arrangements to obtain gloves, boots,
donations etc. for the given day.
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Contact: |
Sign up with Kym at 973-353-5021 or
newark@waterwatchonline.org
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Date of event: |
Saturday, October 15 |
Name of event: |
Birding in Hatfield Swamp |
Time: |
8am- 12pm |
Location: |
Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 |
Description: |
New Jersey Audubon continues the discussion of local birds with a field trip through Hatfield Swamp. Beginners are encouraged to attend the slide show Friday evening. We will see hawks, waterfowl, woodpeckers, and more! Hike is easy to moderate. For ages 12+. Fee $7 for adults and $9 for families. |
Contact: |
973-228-8776 |
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Date of event: |
Sunday, October 16, 2005 (rain date is Oct. 23rd) |
Name of event: |
Annual Fall Clean-up at Clark's Pond Nature Preserve |
Time: |
11:00am-2:00pm |
Location: |
Clark's
Pond Nature Preserve, Bloomfield, NJ
(behind Bloomfield Middle
School)
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Description: |
Volunteers are needed to
clean up the Third River
and wooded areas of the Preserve. Gloves, bags and refreshments will be
provided
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Contact: |
Nancy Zimmerman- 973-338-4098 or nrzimm@erols.com |
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Date of event: |
Monday, October 17, |
Name of event: |
Diesel Free Zones: NJ's Plan to
Reduce Exposure to Soot
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Time: |
7pm-9pm |
Location: |
Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 |
Description: |
Essex County Environmental Commission and the NJ Environment Federation's 2nd installment to the ongoing series "Your Right to Know" |
Contact: |
973-228-8776 |
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Date of event: |
Tuesday, October 19, |
Name of event: |
Professional Development Series for
Educators: Project Learning Tree
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Time: |
8:30am-2:30pm |
Location: |
Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 |
Description: |
Please join Kelly Wenzel, Essex County Environmental Center Program Coordinator, as she facilitates Project Learning Tree (PLT) training to educators and interested parties. PLT is a national award-winning curricula for teachers K-12 interested in teaching about natural resources. It is designed to provide hands-on activities that develop skills in creative problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making while having fun. Fee $7 per program. Addition fees for books and materials may apply. Call for details |
Contact: |
973-228-8776 |
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Date of event: |
Wednesday, October 20, |
Name of event: |
The Bioregional Basis of Urban Sustainability |
Time: |
7pm-9pm |
Location: |
Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 |
Description: |
The Essex County Office of Environmental Affairs is proud to present this visionary talk presented by special guest, Peter Berg, Director of Planet Drum Foundation and author of "Discovering Your Life-Place" and "A Green City Program." Peter believes making cities ecologically sustainable is at the forefront of 21st Century issues and will describe activities that can make this transformation possible. He will be presenting at the Center during his East Coast tour. This is a very unique opportunity not to be missed! Fee $7 for adults |
Contact: |
973-228-8776 |
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Date of event: |
Saturday, October 22, |
Name of event: |
Autumn Leaves
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Time: |
10:30am-12pm |
Location: |
Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 |
Description: |
NJ Audubon Society presents exciting nature programs for children ages 5-10. Explore the beauty of autumn while learning about how leaves change color. Collect leaves for a fun project. For children in grades 1-3 (siblings fine). $5 for members and $7 for non-members. |
Contact: |
973-228-8776 |
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Date of event: |
Saturday, October 22 |
Name of event: |
Montclair Water Watch Cleanup- Make a Difference Day |
Time: |
11am-3pm |
Location: |
46 and McBride in West Paterson. |
Description: |
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Contact: |
Contact Elyse Conde for more info on donations and volunteering:
(973)655-5320 |
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Date of event: |
Sat. Oct. 29 |
Name of event: |
NJ Community Water Watch River Clean-ups |
Time: |
9:30am- 1:30pm |
Location: |
Riverbank Park in the Ironbound District Newark, |
Description: |
NJ has the worst water quality in the country and NJ Community Water
Watch is committed to making a difference.
If you are interested in attending one of this years river clean-ups
please sign-up. If you sign-up we will
be able to inform you as planning continues to evolve for the given clean-ups
and so that we can make proper arrangements to obtain gloves, boots, donations
etc. for the given day.
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Contact: |
Sign up with Kym at 973-353-5021 or
newark@waterwatchonline.org
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Date of event: |
Saturday, October 29 |
Name of event: |
Family Fall Festival |
Time: |
10am-2pm |
Location: |
Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 |
Description: |
Experience autumn in Essex County. Fun filled activities for the entire family! Listen to stories, sip cider, make beeswax candles and lavender satchels, paint pumpkins, and more! Free admission and no registration required! Pre-registration is encouraged to secure programs |
Contact: |
973-228-8776 |
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Date of event: |
November 4 and 5, 2004 |
Name of event: |
THE 3RD ANNUAL NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEER MONITORING SUMMIT "Using Your Data to Make a Difference" |
Time: |
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Location: |
Edison, New Jersey |
Description: |
Experience how other organizations use the data they collect and learn about volunteer monitoring efforts throughout our state and nationwide. Friday's agenda will focus on Using Your Data for Community Based Decisions and Saturday's focus will be Equipment Demonstration and Monitoring Techniques, ranging from inexpensive kits to professional grade parameter meters. More details about registration will be posted as they become available. |
Contact: |
Danielle Donkersloot at 609-292-2113 or danielle.donkersloot@dep.state.nj.us. |
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Date of event: |
November 5 |
Name of event: |
Restore our Streams |
Time: |
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Location: |
Raritan Township, Hunterdon County |
Description: |
Eroding streambanks concerning you? By combining classroom education and hands-on field experience, participants will understand the fundamentals of restoring and enhancing streams at this workshop. Cost- $35 |
Contact: |
Grace Messinger, (908) 735-0744 |
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Date of event: |
Saturday, November 5 |
Name of event: |
Montclair Water Watch Cleanup |
Time: |
11am-3pm |
Location: |
Pennington/Westside Parks in Paterson |
Description: |
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Contact: |
Contact Elyse Conde for more info on donations and volunteering:
(973)655-5320
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Date of event: |
Sat. Nov. 19 |
Name of event: |
NJ Community Water Watch Cleanup |
Time: |
TBD |
Location: |
Riverside County park in North
Arlington
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Description: |
NJ has the worst water quality in the country and NJ Community Water
Watch is committed to making a difference.
If you are interested in attending one of this years river clean-ups
please sign-up. If you sign-up we will
be able to inform you as planning continues to evolve for the given clean-ups
and so that we can make proper arrangements to obtain gloves, boots,
donations etc. for the given day.
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Contact: |
Sign up with Kym at 973-353-5021 or
newark@waterwatchonline.org
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