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  • The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation received a PSEG Foundation grant to support the painting and display of rain barrels for flood mitigation in Hackensack.

    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 […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Example of a rain garden

    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 […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • Dress up your pets at "Sweater Weather Walk". Photo Credit: Pixabay

    Sweater Weather River Walk

    foschini park 278 River Street, Hackensack, NJ, United States

    Bring your pet. Bring your sweater. Bring your pet in a sweater. Sweater Weather River Walk, Saturday November 16, 11 am to 1 pm, Foschini Park, 278 River Street.  Meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot. No RSVP necessary Join the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance for a fun family walk by the Hackensack […]

    Free
  • The public came together at the Environmental Justice Alliance’s Community Forum in Hackensack.

    Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance November 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, November 18, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. The agenda is: 1. Welcome and introductions 2. Finalizing the HEJA mission statement 3. Strategizing the public listening session. Share your thoughts […]

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