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Steve Klawitter and his mother, Pam, of Millington, finish installing a step along a section of hiking trail in Union County’s Watchung Reservation. For more information about the Adopt-A-Trail volunteer program, please call (908) 789-3683.
Union County Schedules Adopt-A-Trail Orientation Meeting for Potential Trail Stewards, March 27 By County of Union
3/12/2010

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Do you need to log-in some hours for a community service project? Or maybe you’re an avid hiker, equestrian or nature lover who uses the trails in the Watchung Reservation, Union County’s 2,000-acre park and you want to "give something back" to improve the park. Whatever the reason, mark Saturday, March 2.... Continue  |  More stories


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Michele S. Byers : The State We're In The State We're In By Michele S. Byers
3/5/2010
Taking the Trash Out of the Jersey Shore

If this long, snowy winter has you longing for the Jersey Shore – the real thing, not the MTV reality series - get ready to take p.... Continue  |  Prior columns

Philip Eisner : Saving the Planet Saving the Planet By Philip Eisner
2/26/2010
Global Warming News

Since I began writing these Saving Our Planet columns almost a year ago, I have generally been pessimistic about our chances of ac.... Continue  |  Prior columns

By Sonja Podesta
12/3/2009
What I’ve Learned

Being green isn’t easy. How can we finally mobilize an entire community to definitive action? Words describing educative efforts and awareness are, arguably, first steps. But mainta.... Continue  |  Prior columns


By Lisa Vicari
2/25/2010
Let’s Turn our School Cafeterias into Eco-friendly Cafeterias

It seems everywhere we look, we are all jumping on the green bandwagon! Why not bring our efforts into our school cafeterias!

OnlyGreen offers schools a unique opportunity to tu.... Continue  |  Prior columns


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Recycle Unwanted Electronic Equipment in New Providence, March 27 By County of Union
3/12/2010

The County of Union will sponsor a recycling event for electronic equipment on Saturday, March 27, so Union County residents can get rid of unwanted computers, televisions and other electronic equipment in an environmentally proper manner.

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Park Commission Naturalists Offer Free Three-Part Program on the Environment By Somerset County Park Commission
3/11/2010

The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center Naturalists will continue to provide programs designed to educate children and adults on methods to protect our environment. The Environmental Education Center is located at 190 Lord Stirlin.... Continue  |  More stories

Consultants Unveil Proposals for Chatham Borough’s Major Green Areas By Bob Faszczewski
3/11/2010

CHATHAM BOROUGH, NJ - Opening up more of Chatham Borough’s open space areas for extended environmental education, replacing invasive vegetation with native species and giving the public greater access to enjoy nature were the primary proposals present.... Continue  |  More stories

Chatham Township Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Earth Day By Chatham Township Environmental Commission
3/10/2010

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by participating in the many environmental and sustainability events, programs, and activities that the Chatham Township Environmental Commission (CTEC) is offering this April.

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Nature Walks at Environmental Education Center By Environmental Education Center
3/10/2010

Nature Walks at the Environmental Education Center are scheduled for Sundays, March 14, 28; April 11, 18; May 2, 9, 16, 23 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M. The hour long Naturalist led interpretive walks focus on a different theme during these weeks. Call 908-766-2489 for schedule updates.9 The.... Continue  |  More stories

Learn about Organic Gardening on March 25 By New Jersey Conservation Foundation
3/9/2010

If you’re thinking about planting a garden this spring, consider "going green" with an organic garden.

New Jersey Conservation Foundation will present a workshop on organic gardening from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 25, at the Bamboo Brook Outdoor Educa.... Continue  |  More stories

Planned Companies Continues Green Consulting Practice with Kaiserman Companies Assignment By Planned Companies
3/8/2010

Planned Companies, a leader in the janitorial/maintenance, concierge/doorman and security services industry since 1898, announced today that it has recently completed a green cleaning consultation at Philadelphia’s historic Bourse at Independence Mall.

Planned Building Services.... Continue  |  More stories

Madison to Receive its 25th Tree City USA Award By Madison Arbor Day Committee
3/7/2010

The borough of Madison’s Shade Tree Management Board and the Friends of Madison Shade Trees are honored to host the annual Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, May 1 at 9:00 AM at the parking crescent in front of the Madison Train Station on Kings Road. This event marks both Madison’s 25th co.... Continue  |  More stories

Learning to Make Maple Syrup at Trailside By County of Union
3/6/2010

A group of youngsters at Union County’s Trailside Nature and Science Center learned how to make maple syrup one recent afternoon.

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Ridewise Seeking Nominees for NJ Smart Workplace Recognition; Deadline for Nominations – Friday, March 12, 2010 By RideWise
3/5/2010

RideWise, an affiliate of the Somerset County Business Partnership and Somerset County’s transportation management association, has announced that nominations are being sought for participation in the New Jersey Smart Workplaces program.

The New Jersey Smart Workplaces program .... Continue  |  More stories

Madison Green Team Seeks Volunteers By Madison Green Team
3/5/2010

The newly-formed Madison Green Team is looking for volunteers to join in planning sessions and hands-on activities. The next meeting is on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 in the DDC room on the 2nd floor of old Bayley-Ellard High School, and all are welcome to attend.

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Meet Some Wild Animals at the Environmental Education Center By Somerset County Park Commission
3/4/2010

The Naturalists at the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center will present a family program, "What Big Teeth You Have!" featuring Travis Gale from Eyes of the Wild. The program is scheduled for Sunday, March 7, 2010, from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. The Environmental Educ.... Continue  |  More stories

Essex County Executive and Essex County Vocational Technical School District Receive $30,000 Grant from PSEG for Bloomfield Tech Green Energy Academy By Office of the Essex County Executive
3/4/2010

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (center) joined with the Essex County Vocational Technical School District on Tuesday, March 2nd to receive a $30,000 contribution from PSE&G to support the Green Energy Academy at Essex County Bloomfield Tec.... Continue  |  More stories

Back-2-Tap Discusses Water Quality at Meeting of the Rotary Club of Berkeley Heights By Rotary Club of Berkeley Heights
3/3/2010

Who would have thought that tap water is infinitely better than bottled water? The all-women founders of Back-2-Tap knew that way back in 2007 and have made it their passion to get their message to the rest of us through their continuous educat.... Continue  |  More stories

Duke Island Walkers By Somerset County Park Commission
3/3/2010

A weekly walking group will meet every Wednesday at 9:30 A.M. at the Duke Island Visitor’s Center for a healthy walk through Duke Island Park along a beautiful stretch of the Raritan River. Coffee, tea, and treats will be provided. For information call 908-722-1200, ext. 226.

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Essex County Executive and Vocational Technical School District Receive $30,000 Grant from PSEG for Bloomfield Tech Green Energy Academy By Office of the Essex County Executive
3/3/2010

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. joined with the Essex County Vocational Technical School District to receive a $30,000 contribution from PSE&G to support the Green Energy Academy at Essex County Bloomfield Tech. PSE&G President and Chief Operating Officer Ralph LaRo.... Continue  |  More stories

Environmental Historian and Author Dr. Alfred Runte to Keynote March 20 NJ Land Conservation Rally By New Jersey Conservation Foundation
3/3/2010

Dr. Alfred Runte, acclaimed author and environmental historian who appeared in Ken Burns’ acclaimed public television series "The National Parks: America’s Best Idea," will keynote the 14th annual New Jersey Land Conservation Rally on Saturday, March 20, at the Montclair State University Co.... Continue  |  More stories

"Take Only Pictures and Leave Only Footprints" Wildlife Photography Contest at Trailside By County of Union
3/2/2010

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Trailside Nature and Science Center are pleased to announce the 2010 Wildlife Photography Contest. Amateur photographers, ages 6 through adult, are invited to enter their original photographs of wild animals in t.... Continue  |  More stories

Walking for a Healthy Lifestyle Programs: Dog Walks at Lord Stirling Stable By Somerset County Park Commission
3/1/2010

The ever-popular Saturday Dog Walks continue at Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable. Check-in time for owners and their pets will begin at 10:15 A.M. The guided trail walk will commence at 10:30 A.M. and last for approximately one hour.

The .... Continue  |  More stories

St. Hubert’s Celebrates a Decade of Dapper Dogs at 10th Annual Canine Cotillion, April 10th By St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center
2/28/2010

St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center will celebrate a decade of dapper dogs when people and their four-legged companions gather for the 10th annual Canine Cotillion on April 10 at Hamilton Farm Golf Club.

Dogs and dog lovers are invited to dress to the K-9’s a.... Continue  |  More stories

Annual Watchung Reservation Deer Management Program to Start Monday, March 1 By County of Union
2/27/2010

The Union County Department of Parks and Community Renewal has released details of its annual Watchung Reservation Deer Management Program, which will begin on Monday morning, March 1. From 1996-1999, the County of Union’s state-approved deer management pro.... Continue  |  More stories

Nature Walks at Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge By County of Somerset
2/27/2010

Nature Walks at the Environmental Education Center are scheduled for Sundays, February 28; March 7, 14, 28; April 11, 18; May 2, 9, 16, 23 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M. The hour long Naturalist led interpretive walks focus on a different theme during these weeks. Call 908-766-2489 for schedu.... Continue  |  More stories

Sustainable Towns: A Former Maplewood Mayor Shows the Way By Jacqueline Herships
2/25/2010

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - How does practical change happen…not only as a matter of sentiment, but in the rules which govern our lives when there is a popular movement such as Thinking Green, and a ground.... Continue  |  More stories

Workshop to Focus on Leasing & Managing Green Commercial Real Estate By Somerset County Business Partnership
2/25/2010

The Somerset County Business Partnership, in conjunction with the law firm of Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus of Bridgewater, New Jersey, will present "Leasing and Operating Green – An Overview of Issues in Leasing and Managing Green Commercial Real Estate .... Continue  |  More stories

Naturalists Offer Invitation to Get Out of the Office at Lunchtime By Naturalists of the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center
2/24/2010

The Naturalists of the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center are offering an opportunity to take a well-deserved mid-day break at Duke Island Park, Old York Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Bring a brown bag lunch and j.... Continue  |  More stories



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