by Vernon Ogrodnek - The Press of Atlantic City | May 5, 2020 | Atlantic, Ecology, New Jersey
Sustainability lessons learned from COVID-19. (Video by Vernon Ogrodnek / For The Press) Haley Vernon’s life has changed since the coronavirus outbreak. Vernon, 21, who lives in Ocean City, is driving less and conserving more. Shopping trips to the supermarket...
by Steven Rodas - TAPinto Camden | May 4, 2020 | Camden, New Jersey, Trees
The NJ Tree Foundation hopes they can plant trees in Camden this fall, after having to postpone due to COVID-19. Credit: Courtesy of Meredith Brown CAMDEN, NJ — By now, fiery orange persimmons and equally radiant deep-pink cherry trees would be offering welcome...
by Brianna Baker - Next City | Apr 30, 2020 | Middlesex, New Jersey, Sustainable Business
(Photo illustration via Metuchen Virtual Market and SmartMockups.com) Metuchen – In early March, the board of volunteers behind the Metuchen Farmers Market in Metuchen, New Jersey, held a meeting to address a dilemma: How could they hold their indoor winter...
by Joseph F. Berenato - The Hammonton Gazette | Apr 29, 2020 | Agriculture, Atlantic, Education, New Jersey
Linda Esposito stands in front of the hay bales she uses for gardening. With spring in full swing, many home gardeners are once again beginning to plant their crops. Amy Menzel, communications manager for the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) and a...
by Steven Rodas - TAPinto Camden | Apr 23, 2020 | Camden, Ecology, New Jersey
Colorfield participant holding an Earth Ball at workshops in Camden, Earth Day 2019. CAMDEN — “Earth Balls” — marble-sized spheres consisting of clay and planting soil that contain seeds of indigenous wildflowers. Each one is rolled in a colorant corresponding to the...
by Vernon Ogrodnek - The Press of Atlantic City | Apr 21, 2020 | Atlantic, Ecology, New Jersey
Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1970, millions of Americans united across the country to try to bring attention to preserving our environment. The hills of Fairmount Park, in Philadelphia, were alive as thousands of young people gathered for a free concert with the...
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