The New Jersey Sustainability Summit on May 3rd is a momentous event in our state, drawing change-makers from across the political, private, and public sectors. This exceptional one-day forum spotlights the successes and lessons learned from the people and projects that are helping New Jersey realize a more sustainable future. 2023 Summit attendees walked away with tangible resources and strategies to assist with their own community initiatives.

After weeks of spring-like warmth, much of the eastern half of the country will briefly plunge back into winter next week with below-freezing temperatures possible. March 19th is the official start of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere but it seems Mother Nature has the seasons mixed up, because spring will feel more like winter by early next week. More than half the US will experience temperatures at or below freezing posing a risk for agriculture in the Southeast as growing season is already underway. By Monday,

Incredible Edible Merchantville wants to thank all the donors who supported our Team - Joan, Laura, Sarah, Allison, Elsa and Kathy - at the 2024 Knit for Food Knit-a-thon hosted by Eclipse Brewing! This 4th Annual fundraiser for food security. Funds from 6.8 thousand supporters, including $610 from IE helped to raise $364,637 to be divided equally between Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, Meals on Wheels and Team No Kid Hungry,

Drop off your  for this drive-thru event on Saturday, March 23rd at the Cherry Hill Public Works Complex, 1 Perina Drive, and Saturday, April 13th, at the Collingswood Public Works Complex, 713 N. Atlantic Avenue, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., rain or shine. Instructions for the day of the event: All residents must remain in their vehicles throughout the event. All material to be dropped off should be placed in the rear cargo area of the vehicle only not in the passenger

The first Seed and Plant Swap of the season will take place on Saturday, March 2nd, upstairs at Eclipse Brewing, 25 E. Park Avenue. This event starts at noon and participants are encouraged to bring seeds and divided plant parts - both vegetable and ornamental - to share and exchange. Seed and plant exchanges allow gardeners in the community to come together and share seeds, cuttings, and transplants from their own gardens to swap with others. There is no cost