The Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance (HEJA) invites the public to attend “Sweater Weather River Walk”, a family friendly event, along the Hackensack River. The fun event takes place on Saturday, November 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring the family and also dress up your pets to celebrate autumn along the Hackensack River at Foschini Park, 78 River Street in Hackensack, New Jersey 07601. The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) sponsors the free event. For information, contact the HEJA at ContactHEJA@gmail.com.
Attend “Sweater Weather River Walk”, dress up your pets, and take a walk along the Hackensack River. Photo Credit: Pixabay
Sweater Weather River Walk
Participants will have an opportunity to walk along the Hackensack River’s path and learn more about the City of Hackensack and the river’s rich history. Several fun free activities are planned, including face painting for children and a family photo opportunity to be taken against an autumnal backdrop. Professional artist Monica Chavarria, president of the Hackensack Art Club, will present the “Painting the River Art” session for children and their families. Gift card prizes will be awarded for the best pet sweater. Refreshments of cider donuts and apple cider will also be available.
Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice
The NNJCF’s Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice program incubates the HEJA. The program seeks to reduce flooding and improve environmental conditions for residents in central Hackensack and also other parts of the city,
In partnership with the City of Hackensack and Greater Bergen Community Action, the NNJCF produces the project. In addition, residents of Hackensack and representatives from several organizations in the city participate. Several donors provide partial support for the program. These donors include The Funders Network, AARP, Valley Bank Foundation, M&T Bank Foundation, and PSEG Foundation. Furthermore, The Rotary Club of Hackensack, TD Charitable Foundation, and other donors support the program.
For further information about the NNJCF, contact Executive Director Leonardo Vazquez, AICP/PP, at leo@nnjcf.org or call 201-568-5608 extension 2.