UPCOMING EVENT

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, and how you can get involved in a strategies to promote both in Central Hackensack. There will be light refreshments served (snacks and […]

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 […]

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 -- […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]