UPCOMING EVENT

Mental Landscapes – A Conversation with Kelsey Zlevor

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Meet and chat with Kelsey Zlevor. She's an urban planner who works to make public places, such as parks, be places of healing and connection  for people suffering from depression or other mental illnesses.  In this free online conversation, learn about her work -- Mental Landscapes -- and find out about her conference session and workshop in Teaneck […]

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Designing Places to Reduce Depression

Fairleigh Dickinso University Student Union Building, 1000 River Road, Teaneck, NJ 1000 River Road, Teaneck, NJ, United States

Loneliness and social isolation are growing problems in the United States, which can worsen the effects of depression and other psychological disabilities.  Most planners, architects and other placemaking professionals know very little about how to address this issue. This unique workshop will help you explore how to make public spaces -- such as parks -- […]

$50

Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance community meeting

Second Reformed Church, 436 Union, Hackensack 436 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ, United States

Join us to learn more about an exciting project to help reduce future flooding in Hackensack and make neighborhoods in the city greener and healthier.  Learn about green infrastructure and environmental justice planned for 2024, and how you can get involved. There will be light refreshments served (snacks and soft drinks). To learn more about […]

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Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance community meeting

Second Reformed Church, 436 Union, Hackensack 436 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ, United States

The Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance, a community group that focuses on helping people who are hardest hit by environmental issues, will hold its monthly meeting February 26, from 7 to 8 pm. We will be talking about creating a green infrastructure plan in Hackensack that is guided by community members.  A green infrastructure plan is […]

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Clase de Arte y Conversacion Comunitario/ Art Class and Community Conversation

Rinconcito Musical 340 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ

La Fundacion Comunitaria Northern de Nueva Jersey, invata a la comunidad que vive in Hackensack a una clase de pintura gratis para las familias, con el fin de concientizarnos acerca de las inundaciones en su barrio y reflexionar sobre el medio ambiente. The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation invites anyone who lives or works in […]

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Environmental art brainstorming session

Hackensack Performing Arts Center 102 State Street, Hackensack, NJ, United States

Public art can help raise awareness, generate new ways of thinking and even inspire people to act. Following up on its Barrels O' Art project, the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice program, is looking for ideas for environmental art that addresses climate change, flooding or other environmental issues. Share your ideas in this free event […]

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The No-Mow Lawn: Replacing Your Lawn with Native Plants

Part 1: 9:30-12 | Part 2: 12:30 – 2 About: Replacing all or some of your front lawn with native plants is a great way to help reduce flooding and pollution, support our natural ecosystem, and add beauty to your property.  In this two-part workshop, you will learn how to design a native plant garden […]

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Hackensack Community Rain Garden Information and Design Session

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Learn more about a community rain garden that will be installed at Hackensack High School and share your thoughts on how it should be designed.  This session will be on Zoom. The link will be provided in your ticket or confirmation email. The Community Rain Garden will be installed June 1, as part of a […]

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Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance September meeting

Second Reformed Church, 436 Union, Hackensack 436 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ, United States

The Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance, a community group that focuses on helping people who are hardest hit by environmental issues, will hold its monthly meeting Monday, September 9, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. A lot has happened over the summer and even more is going on -- so please don't miss this meeting!  Here's the […]

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