As the community's sustainability organization, Merchantville's Green Team is requesting that a proposed resolution be placed on the agenda for the upcoming Council meeting on Monday, October 25th, to convey to
GT Proposes Resolution
IE Earns PSE&G Grant
The PSEG Foundation has contributed $2.5 million dollars in funding to the Sustainable Jersey grants program for municipalities and schools. Merchantville Borough was awarded one of fourteen $2,000 grants for promoting
Wellwood Park Clean-Up
Incredible Edible Merchantville invites you to celebrate our EARTH! Join our effort to clean and refresh Wellwood Park, promote environmental stewardship, and showcase this green space in all it's natural beauty!
Meet us on Sunday, April 25th at the Wellwood Park Gazebo on West Maple Avenue between Linden and Hamilton Avenue. We will be working in the park from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Please wear gloves and bring a rake if you have one. Water and snacks courtesy of Rita O'Brien from Real Estate Rita. Together we can make a difference! RAIN or SHINE - PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR A MASK
Bee, Wasp or What?
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Faculty and Staff in the ANR Department work in diverse areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, and Natural Resources. The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources serves the residents of New Jersey through the development and dissemination of research-based information. Our goal is to teach people new skills and information so they can make better informed decisions and changes in themselves, their businesses, and personal lives. Broadly defined, our programs assist commercial businesses, governmental agencies, and residents through personal or group requests for assistance, information and consultation on issues related to agriculture, the environment, and natural resources management. Trying to ID some flying insects? Here's a helpful article.
Tomten House in Town
A new neighbor has moved into Merchantville taking full advantage of our beautiful gardens and green team goals. Charlie Coar's tomten has moved from our family farm, Lalosen, in Sweden to our garden here so he can watch
Bronze Certification Achieved
On Tuesday, December 15th, the Borough of Merchantville was pleased to announce that Merchantville has been awarded Bronze level certification from Sustainable Jersey. They extended thanks to community volunteers from the Green Team, Incredible Edible and the Garden Club: Dorothy Foley, Joan Brennan and Cindy Hertneck and, Borough Community Development Director, Mara Wuebker for their contributions towards this achievement.
Dear Merchantville Boro:
Congratulations! We are pleased to announce that Merchantville Boro has been awarded Bronze Level certification! Your application was approved for 13 actions in 9 categories for a total of 155 points. Your achievement will be recognized during a virtual awards ceremony to be held at the end of February/early March in 2021. An email about this achievement, the virtual event, and promotional materials (including a customizable press release, and customized certified logo) will be sent to the mayor, clerk, and all account users in January 2021. In the meantime if you have any questions regarding your Sustainable Jersey certification feel free to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 609-771-2938. Please note that our offices will be closed from December 21 through January 1.
Congratulations again on this outstanding achievement!
Sustainable Jersey
Virtual Growing Events
The Incredible Edible Facebook "events" page posts an assortment of virtual learning opportunities for group members and page followers. Master gardeners, farmers, educators and online retailers are offering a variety of courses about starting and nurturing home vegetable gardens then, preserving or cooking your bounty. Join Gardening TV Online for the Victory Kitchen Series: Leafy Green Vegetables live webinar at noon today to enter the new world of leafy green vegetables and how to include these nutrient-packed veggies into a healthy eating plan. On Tuesday, June 30th and Thursday, July 1st enjoy a Free Virtual Nutrition and Cooking Class hosted by the Food Bank of South Jersey. Check out lots of online food security events here.