Plastic People Screening
Plastic People - Documentary, Discussion, Snacks
Join Beyond Plastics NJ for a free showing of an incredible movie: Plastic People. This collaborative event will be held at the beautiful Greater Newark Conservancy at 32 Prince St, Newark on Tuesday, Sept 30th from 6-8pm. Learn what you need to know about plastic to keep your family safer and let's work together for better legislation. Note: emails and reminders will come from Janette@sustainablehaus.com; Janette is a cofounders of Beyond Plastics NJ and work with all the environmental groups across the state.
Date: 09/30/2025 (Tue.)Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDTLocation: Greater Newark Conservancy
32 Prince Street, Newark, NJ 07103
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAEAE2EA6FFCE9-58221133-plastic
Open to the public
EcoCrafting: Zero Waste Gift Wrapping
Join us at the Livingston Public Library for Eco Crafting and get creative while being kind to the planet! Eco Crafting is a hands-on crafting session where we’ll transform everyday and recycled materials into beautiful, useful, and eco-friendly creations. On Thursday, November 13th at 11am we will be creating Zero Waste Gift Wrap. Please bring a clean, old t-shirt with you to the program. Space is limited and registration opens Monday, October 27th at 10am.
The program will be led by Alison Barmas of the Livingston Environment Commission.
No experience needed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Public Library.
American Water - Movie Screening
Caldwell Environmental Commission’s Feature Film - Click to download flyer
Free admission. Giveaways for attendees.
Native Shrub Sale & Nature Walks NJNPS
Buy native shrubs and explore the woods at the Environmental Center on guided nature walks!
11 and Noon. Guided Nature Walks – See native plants with expert guides! All ages welcome.
10-1. Shrub & Evergreen Fern Sale - Fall is the best time to plant shrubs! All from Gino’s Nursery. Ten are available for pre-order; more will be at the sale. All shrubs can grow in sun or part shade.
We are also offering Marginal Wood Fern, a wonderful evergreen fern. For more plant info, go to www.jerseyyards.org/plant.
Pre-orders will be taken between Sept. 3-9 (Extended to Friday 9/12!). Please email essexnativeplantsale@gmail.com with your desired species & amounts & cell phone.
Payment at pick-up on 9/20: cash or check only.
Arrowwood, Viburnum dentatum $30 (2 gal)
Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum $40 (2 gal)
Chokeberry, Photinia melanocarpa $35 (2 gal)
Coral Honeysuckle Vine, Lonicera sempervirens $25 (1 gal)
Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis $30 (2 gal)
Inkberry, Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’ (female) $35 (2 gal)
Oaleaf Hydrangea, H. quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ $45 (2 gal)
Shrubby St. John's Wort, Hypericum prolificum $25 (1 gal)
Sweetspire, Itea virginica $35 (2 gal)
Summersweet, Clethra alnifolia $30 (2 gal)
Marginal Wood Fern, Dryopteris marginalis $15 (1 gal)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Oct. 4, 10-10:45; 10:45-11:30-- Summit Tiny Forest Tour, two 45 min tours
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2-4 – Fall Party and Plant Swap, West Caldwell
Questions? Email Essex@npsnj.org
Voices for Justice: How to speak up in Environmental Justice Hearings Webinar through ANJEC
Presented by ANJEC - Click here for details & to Register
X Braithwaite, EJ Organizer for Clean Water Action and Newark EC member
This webinar will help residents understand New Jersey’s Environmental Justice Law and how to engage in public hearings. Participants will learn how to stay informed about permit applications in overburdened communities, how to register for hearings (virtual, hybrid, or in-person), and how to submit effective and impactful public comments.
Livingston Environmental Commission Meeting
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
anjec Hour of Action: NJPACT REAL
to learn about how you can support proposed statewide regulations that will help reduce the impacts of flooding by requiring stormwater management for redevelopment projects, elevate new and redevelopment above floodplains, and encourage nature-based infrastructure solutions.
The New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threat Resilient Environments and Landscapes (NJPACT REAL) rules are re-proposed by the NJDEP with substantial amendments.
Written public comments are due by Sept 20, and the public hearing is Sept 3.
ANJEC Executive Director, Jennifer M. Coffey, will provide an overview of the rules and guide participants to craft comments to support the adoption of NJPACT REAL and advocate for rules changes that provide equal protection from flood risk for people living in affordable housing.