Thanks to the collaboration of Merchantville's Shade Tree Commission, Green Team and everyone who came to help out last Saturday, our “Tiny Forest” is planted! Tiny Forests have big benefits for our community. Native plants crowded onto postage-stamp-size plots have been delivering environmental benefits around the world and, increasingly, in the U.S. The idea behind this forestry is based on the method of Japan's Dr. Akira Miyawaki, botanist and an expert in plant ecology, to restore natural and native

Leaf blowers aren’t just noisy — they’re also huge climate polluters. Gas-powered lawn equipment like leaf blowers and lawn mowers pollute a lot more than you might think. They pump out millions of tons of carbon dioxide each year, the primary driver of climate change. Gas-powered leaf blowers, snow blowers, lawnmowers, weed trimmers and chainsaws are some of the dirtiest tools in the shed. And with millions of them owned and operated across the country, their climate-warming pollution really adds up. It’s time to switch to cleaner, quieter, electric lawn equipment. A greener, healthier world requires each of us to do all we can to eliminate the pollution and practices

Electric vehicles, typically referred to as EVs, are making inroads into the automotive market, making up about 7.6% of current new car sales in the U.S. Merchantville resident Kerry Miller is an EV owner. In this article, she shares her experience as well as those of her neighbors who also drive EVs.

Merchantville's Green Team is making it easy to GO NATIVE! Partnering with our knowledgeable experts at Collingswood Wild Roots on an exclusive spring native plant sale. Join others in the embrace of native plants, strengthening our local ecosystem and adding beauty and resilience to our landscape. This sale began on March 23rd and runs through May 3rd. 10% of all sales will go to the Green Team in support of its activities. Order early for best availability. Native plants are selling out quickly.

Exciting News from Merchantville School! We are thrilled to share that Mrs. Iannucci is leading a fantastic new project for our Green Team: a leaf-cutter bee habitat! These amazing bees are gentle (they don't sting!) and excellent pollinators. Thanks to the hard work of Mr. Bennett, the bee house is now set up in our playground. Mrs. Iannucci and Mrs. Hart will also be planting beautiful flowers and plants in the garden bed below the bee house, creating a vibrant, buzzing oasis for

The Merchantville School’s Garden Club has been making remarkable strides towards fostering environmental stewardship and education within our community. The group, led by fifth grade teacher Jennifer Smith, has engaged in several hands-on and educational activities.