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Celebrating Earth Day: Events Around New Jersey

The very first Earth Day was April 22, 1970. Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin wanted to make environmental issues politically important and organized the first Earth Day celebrations. It was a day of action and education that brought different environmental... Continue reading

Posted on April 19, 2014

EarthShare New Jersey Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary at Awards Ceremony and Reception Showcasing the Beauty and Bounty of NJ

  On Friday, May 30, 2014 from 6:30 – 10:00 p.m., EarthShare New Jersey will celebrate its 20th Anniversary at Grounds for Sculpture at 18 Fairgrounds... Continue reading

Posted on April 17, 2014

EarthFest Overpeck: An Earth Day Celebration by the Hackensack Riverkeeper

Contributed by Amy Jolin, Development Director, Hackensack Riverkeeper The mission of Hackensack Riverkeeper is to represent the natural living resources of the Hackensack River. The organization works to protect, preserve and restore the river and its watershed; and defend the... Continue reading

Posted on April 11, 2014

New Jersey Natural Gas: EarthShare NJ Partner Spotlight

Charitable organizations across the United States count on the generosity of unrestricted donations to assist with their operating expenses. At EarthShare New Jersey, we have been privileged to partner with companies, large and small, to continue our mission for the past... Continue reading

Posted on April 3, 2014

CATA – The Farmworker Support Committee: EarthShare NJ Member Spotlight

CATA – the Farmworker Support Committee is a migrant farmworker organization governed by and comprised of migrant and immigrant workers who are actively engaged in the struggle for better working and living conditions. CATA’s mission is to empower and educate... Continue reading

Posted on March 29, 2014