Tag: Earth Day
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South River cleanup was a success
On April 27, the South River Environmental and Shade Tree Commission held a Community Cleanup event in honor of Earth Day. Over 20 bags of garbage were collected and disposed of properly helping to keep our town clean. This wouldn’t have been possible without our sponsors and volunteers: Wawa donated refreshments, Clean Communities donated all…
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Goddard North Brunswick students learn how to care for the environment
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Children enrolled at the Goddard School in North Brunswick are learning how to “Root for Earth.” The weeklong Earth Day celebration took place from April 22-26, with activities such as turning off the lights for an hour to learn about energy consumption, finishing an art project using recyclable materials, visiting Bayshore Recycling…
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Receive free seedlings while cleaning up Kennedy Park in Sayreville on April 27
The Sayreville Shade Tree Commission will distribute free seedlings from 9 a.m. to noon on April 27 at Kennedy Park, 807 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day. Rain date is May 4. Courtesy of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Program, seedlings are limited to five per person,…
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East Brunswick Library will celebrate ‘Earth Month’ with activities
The East Brunswick Library will hold several activities to celebrate “Earth Month” through April 30 at the library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick. Outside The Box Market founder and blogger Jesse Damiano will share tips that can make a big impact on the environment during “Sustainable Alternatives For Everyday Living” at 11 a.m.…
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North Brunswick to celebrate Earth Day
The North Brunswick Open Space Committee will hold an Earth Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 13 at the Pulda Farm, next to the Community Garden in the front of the park, Old Georges Road, North Brunswick. There will be planting activities, a leisurely mile walk and light refreshments. All ages…
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North Brunswick to celebrate Earth Day
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Coinciding with the advent of spring, and with Earth Day just around the corner, members of the North Brunswick Open Space Committee were present during the reading of a proclamation focused on protecting the environment. During the March 18 Township Council meeting, council members encouraged residents to participate in several activities planned…
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Kingston Greenways Association to hold Earth Day cleanup sessions
The Kingston Greenways Association will hold Earth Day cleanups on April 13. From 9-11 a.m., clean up Laurel Avenue and the vicinity of Rockingham Historic Site, from just above the village of Kingston up to Route 518. Meet at the Rockingham parking lot, 84 Laurel Ave., Kingston. From 2- 4 p.m., trash collection will be…
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Hundreds denote connection between environmental effects, workers’ safety
NEW BRUNSWICK – Hundreds gathered at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple on April 22 to celebrate Workers’ Memorial Day, an annual day of action to remember those who have died or been injured on the job, and raise awareness to prevent future illnesses, injuries, and deaths. This year, Workers’ Memorial Day and Earth Day fell on…
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Monroe to unveil new recycling app on Earth Day
MONROE – Monroe will compact all its recycling information into one, easy-to-use recycling application. The township will debut its Recycle Coach app, available for download on smartphones and tablets through the App Store and Google Play, via social media on April 22, which is Earth Day. “We’re anticipating that the app will improve the ease…