Clean Water Action invites you to attend the premier of the environmental documentary Shored Up. Set partly in New Jersey in wake of Hurricane Sandy, this documentary is an urgent call to action in the face of rising sea levels.
Get your tickets today (enter promo code MFF2013su)! The film will premier Sunday, May 5, at 3:00PM, at Montclair Kimberely Academy in Montclair.
FIRST PLACE WINNER
SECOND PLACE WINNER
THIRD PLACE WINNER
Congratulations to EarthShare NJ’s ”Beauty and Bounty of NJ” photo competition winners!
A hummingbird captured in mid-flight, an environmental organization and a pest control company became an unlikely grouping as the best of the “Beauty and Bounty of NJ” photo competition winners were awarded at EarthShare Celebrates NJ on the evening of April 12th.
Each of the 143 photographs submitted by 74 photographers were taken throughout New Jersey. The result is a montage of what makes New Jersey truly the Garden State. The contest was made possible by a generous sponsorship from Cooper Pest Solutions of Lawrenceville, NJ.
“Typically you do not see a company involved with pesticides working hand in hand with the environmental community, but Cooper is no ordinary pest control company,” said Paula Aldarelli, Executive Director, EarthShare NJ. “Cooper has been working with the New Jersey Environmental Federation for years and they are an amazing supporter of our efforts”
Phillip Cooper, CEO of Cooper Pest Solutions, felt the contest was a perfect fit for his company. “The photo submitted by winning photographer Kevin Wuchter is a shining example of the beauty of our state. When we were approached by EarthShare NJ to sponsor the contest, we felt it was a natural for us. We have been ardent supporters of the environmental community for years and we always look for alternatives that promote a healthy environment. Insuring sustainability is a prime directive of our organization.”
30 photos made it to the finals and an exciting 800 votes were cast. The stunning photos were wonderful representations of the beauty and talent NJ has to offer nature lovers. The winning photograph was “Ruby Throated Hummingbird” submitted by Kevin Wuchter of Howell Township. First runner-up was “Three Tenors”, which featured a trio of songbirds submitted by Dick White of Galloway Township. Third place winner “Osprey Stare Down” was submitted by Ben Wurst of Tuckerton.
EarthShare NJ is thrilled to also announce that Cooper has renewed its support of the contest. With expanded efforts planned for 2014, Cooper wants to help ensure that 8 million New Jersey residents get a chance to see their state in all of its natural glory.
Special thanks to Eileen Kennedy of The American Littoral Society, EarthShare NJ Member Organization, for organizing the “Beauty and Bounty of NJ” photo contest.
About Cooper Pest Solutions
Cooper Pest Solutions is a progressive and full service pest management firm located in Lawrenceville, NJ. Since its founding in 1955 by Theodore H. Cooper, the company strives to develop or adopt the most advanced and effective pest treatment methodologies available. To this end, it applies a multidisciplinary approach to pest elimination that ensures the most reliable and effective results, while reducing pesticide usage and exposure.
Join us Friday, April 12th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Laurita Winery in New Egypt, NJ for an evening celebrating the beauty and bounty of New Jersey through art, wine and food! Our seventh annual EarthShare Celebrates NJ event highlights the work of EarthShare New Jersey’s member organizations. Guests are invited to enjoy the sounds of Stringzville and participate in our eco-friendly chance and silent auctions featuring exclusive environmental experiences, tickets to events and performances, and dozens of gift baskets of products/services from many favorite NJ’s businesses.
Tickets $50 at the door. Raffle Tickets $10.
During the exciting evening, Candace McKee Ashmun will be honored with EarthShare NJ’s 2013 Environmental Stewardship Award, while the Environmental Leadership Award will be presented to the New-Jersey based corporation Phillips-Van Heusen. Their leadership and commitment to a better environment for the communities they live and work in makes a difference for today and tomorrow. Find out more here.
2012 First Prize Winner in EarthShare New Jersey’s Nature Photography Exhibition: Debra L. Partesi for Yellow-crowned Night Heron Dance. Debra photographed this gorgeous image in Warinanco Park, Roselle, NJ.
2013 Nature Photography Competition: EarthShare New Jersey invited nature photographers to share their vision of NJ’s diverse natural resources. Over 140 images were submitted and 27 of these were selected to participate in the online voting for a winner. The winner will be announced at EarthShare Celebrates NJ.
This Winter resolve to take time for yourself and your environment. New Jersey offers something for everyone from scenic hikes to snowy retreats. You may also encounter a multitude of wildlife along the way.
EarthShare New Jersey brings the world’s leading environmental organizations to you. Every day our 60+ members work to create a sustainable environment through education, conservation and preservation. The Highlands, Jersey Shore, Pinelands, watersheds and open spaces are among our state’s greatest treasures. Our members address human health, water, land, air and wildlife issues here in New Jersey and around the world. We help to raise awareness and funds for them to continue their efforts.
The choice is yours. You can give support to one or more members or select to give a gift to EarthShare New Jersey and help all of them.
Learn more about who our members and workplace partners are. If EarthShare isn’t part of your workplace, contact us to find out how to change that.
