A few residents initiated this core working group in May to begin a conversation about a new green project intended to grow Merchantville beyond our community garden and farmers market by creating a supportive culture of understanding, learning and action towards environmental stewardship and a sustainable future. Using the Pam Warhurst Incredible Edible Network - eat our landscapes - model as an outline we hope to galvanize the community by growing herbs and vegetables in public spaces, celebrating local food, bringing sustainable edible living to life through local school education, and supporting our local food economy through restaurants and businesses. Nurturing environmental stewardship in Merchantville through the development of edible landscapes to promote a healthy culture and sustainable future. "Creating a kind, confident and connected community through the power of food." - Pam Warhurst. Join the discussion and follow our progress on our FB group and FB page.

Incredible Edible (IE) Merchantville was created by a handful of residents to initiate a conversation around a new green project intended to grow Merchantville beyond our community garden and farmers market by creating a supportive culture of understanding, learning and action towards environmental stewardship and a sustainable future. Using the Pam Warhurst Incredible Edible Network - eat our landscapes - model as a staring point we will galvanize the community by growing herbs and veges in public spaces and celebrating local food, bringing sustainable edible living to life through local school education, and supporting our local food economy through restaurants and businesses. http://incredibleediblenetwork.org.uk/

Starting small can lead to great growth. That's what has happened with the Share the Harvest neighborhood gardens in Ellwood City, PA. Volunteers are busy getting ready for what they hope will be the best growing season so far to supply fresh produce to those in the community who need assistance. Crystal Simpson's Girl Scout group became involved with the community gardens as part of a journey. "The girls were working on a project called Sow What where they learned about where food comes from and the processes it takes to get to consumers," she said, adding that an Earth Day festival is where they met those working with the community garden and leaders of the Scouting organization decided it would be a great learning experience to plan and donate to the community.

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A Rutgers Environmental Steward is a volunteer that is trained in the important environmental issues affecting New Jersey and works to help solve local environmental problems. Stewards attend weekly classes and are taught by leading researchers from Rutgers, government, and the nonprofit sector. Field trips to environmentally significant sites are included. Stewards complete a 60-hour internship of their choosing to become certified. Topics include climate change, soil health, alternative energy, water quality, habitat conservation, pollinator protection, environmental policy and more! Anyone can become an Environmental Steward! You do not need an environmental degree. You simply need a passion for the environment, a desire to learn, and a willingness to volunteer to create positive change in your community.

Introducing an Environmental Film Series to educate & inspire. "Plastic Paradise" is the first in a series of highly acclaimed films showing at the Eilandarts Center in Merchantvill on Friday, March 9 from 7-9. We are pleased to have Lena Smith, a New Jersey organizer for Food and Water Watch, to provide a perspective from the front lines of the environmental movement. Space is limited. RSVP via text to Dorothy (856) 952-9997. This is a free series, supported by local community members. Films appropriate for 7th grade and up. Donations welcome.