Celebrate Earth Day 2014
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to Renew the Health of Our Planet
Whether already an activist or still struggling to sort recyclables, we all have a prime opportunity during the week of April 22 to renew our individual and collective pledge to tread more lightly on the planet.
“Environmentalism touches every part of our lives, from what we eat to what we wear to what we breathe,” says Earth Day Network President Kathleen Rogers. “Learning about where our food comes from or how a product is made can be fun,” she continues, “and awareness is the foundation for action.”
More than a billion citizens have already registered their acts of green through the organization’s website; this year, the campaign seeks to engage a billion more. Suggestions range from the personal, such as pledging to stop using disposable plastic, to the political, in calling our congressional representatives to reestablish a tax credit program for renewable energy.
With an estimated two out of every three people on Earth expected to be living in cities by 2050—straining water, energy and transportation systems—Earth Day Network has chosen Green Cities as this year’s theme. Advocates are calling upon cities to invest in smart grids, overhaul outdated building codes and increase public transportation options.
Chatham Township Environmental Commission Annual Open Space Workday
April 19, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Green Village Road, Chatham Township, next to Shoprite Shopping Center. People will come together to improve the walking trail and remove trash in the Green Village Pond Conservation Area. Trash bags will be provided. Visit ChathamTownship-NJ.gov/CTEC/index.html.
Woodbridge Environmental Commission Earth Day Fair
April 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
600 Main Street, Woodbridge Community Center. This will be an event with green giveaways, green vendors, environmental groups and organizations that celebrate Earth Day. Call Kathy Whooley at 732-754-1891.
Spook Handy Earth Day Concert
April 22, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.)
DeKorte Park, 2 De Korte Plaza, Lyndhurst. A free celebration of our amazing planet and the life of Pete Seeger. Spook performed more than 50 times alongside Seeger since 2003 and attributes much of what he knows about songwriting and performing to him. Visit BergenCountyAudubon.org.
Cherry Hill Earth Festival
April 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mills Road, Cherry Hill. The event has grown to include a 25-mile bike ride benefiting Operation Yellow Ribbon and includes two-mile and nine-mile family fun rides. With more than 60 planet-friendly vendors, educational and engaging displays and two stages of entertainment, they expect to draw at least 5,000 people. Visit SustainableCherryHill.org.
Pennsauken’s Second Annual Green Fair
April 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pennsauken Municipal Building, 5605 North Crescent Booulevard, Pennsauken. Join the Pennsauken’s second annual Green Fair at the Pennsauken Municipal Building with many planet-friendly vendors, educational and engaging displays and entertainment. Visit Twp.Pennsauken.NJ.us.
Earth Day 5K Run/Walk for Liberty State Park and Fair
April 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Liberty State Par, 200 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City. Cost: Run/Walk: $25 day of event (included parking). The HCIA in collaboration with LSP will hold a 5K Run followed by a fair. Visit hcia.org.
Northern Valley Earth Fair
April 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (mobile shredder from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. only)
Kennedy Field and Norwood Community Center/DPW, 455 Broadway, Norwood. Discover all things “green” at the first multi-town Northern Valley Earth Fair, with free drawings, vendors, exhibitors and demonstrations, live music and animals, kid’s arts and crafts, games, woods, walks, educational presentations, giveaways, refreshments and much more. Also electronics and vegetable oil recycling collection; home office document shredding and information on energy efficiency, gardening, green cleaning and clean water. Visit norwoodec.wordpress.com.
Earthfest Overpeck
April 26, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Overpeck County Park, 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park. Hackensack Riverkeeper’s first-ever Earth Day celebration. A festival featuring a recycled regatta, fishing derby, green vendors, live music, food, pharmaceutical take-back, open kayaking, recovery and rescue demonstrations, beer garden and more. Visit EarthFestOverpeck.com.
ACUA 24th Annual Earth Day Festival
April 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township. More than 100 environmental exhibitors and crafters will be onsite. Entertainment by Bash the Trash, Valerie Vaughn, The Magic of Recycling, Woodford Cedar Run, Cape May County Park & Zoo’s, and The Turtlesinger. Free workshops, hayrides, and tours of the recycling center, Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm, and wastewater treatment facility. Visit acua.com.
Secaucus Green Summer Festival
May 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Secaucus Exchange, 5000 Riverside Station Boulevard, Secaucus. The Festival will have games, food, live music, vendors, animal shows, presentations, a butterfly exhibit, educational material on the environment, canoe and kayak rides, and activities for children including birdhouse building, painting rain barrels and other arts and crafts made from recycled materials. Visit secaucusnj.org.
Visit EarthDay.org to pledge a personal act of green, find a volunteer opportunity or learn more about the re-greening of urban communities around the world. Help Northern New Jersey celebrate its progress toward sustainability at these local Earth Day 2014 events.
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