liv & learn: stream monitoring
Join us to connect with your watershed & learn how to assess the health of our streams.
We will meet in the field to measure, observe & record physical characteristics of a Livingston stream including macro invertebrates (if they aren’t too cold!).
We are learning together, building community and sharing the data we collect for the benefit of state wide data collection efforts.
What will we be doing?
You will receive on site training before we start. Necessary equipment and data sheets will be provided.
We will be meeting at a stream in Livingston. Location details will be coming soon we are just checking water levels.
Clothing & Equipment:
Some portions of both streams may reach knee level, so just keep that in mind when choosing your outfit (and spare ones!).
If you do not feel able or comfortable entering the river you are welcome to support recording data from the bank.
Please be aware of the usual conditions of being out in Nature, near a stream and the potential for both slippy and uneven ground. Dress in sturdy footwear, waders or rain boots. Dress in layers for the cold and work to your own physical comfort level.
Stewardship:
When out in the River be aware we are stewards for the land and operate on the leave no trace philosophy.
Liv & Learn: BACKYARD Native Planting
Sunday November 23, 2025
Tea, Coffee & cookies 1pm-3pm
Pop by & visit a neighborhood example of fall native planting.
Yes, it’s Ali’s backyard experiment - what will survive? Let’s learn together and i’ll show you some plant basics & how we can add our gardens to homegrown national park.
* free Milkweed seeds for all attendees.
Please register for the address: livgreenteam@gmail.com
EcoCrafting: Topic TBC
Join us at the Livingston Public Library for Eco Crafting and get creative while being kind to the planet! E
The program will be led by Alison Barmas Chair of LivGreen.
No experience needed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Public Library.
Register here (coming soon)
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.
Livingston Environmental Commission Meeting
Meeting of the Livingston Environmental Commission, 9pm, Craft Room 3 Livingston Community Center.
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
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.