The founder of Earth Day, Gaylord Nelson, considered the original celebration on April 22, 1970, to be the environmental movement’s coming-of-age in American politics. Ten years later, Nelson wrote about the importance of not forgetting what that day accomplished—the foundation of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Clean Air Act, the Endangered Species Act, and much more. He also urged Americans to think about the importance of the environment beyond politics, how “our very survival will depend on whether or not we are able to preserve, protect, and defend our environment.”
For Earth Day’s 55th Anniversary, you can explore ways to do your part in keeping the Earth clean right here in Hunterdon. Visit green areas, celebrate with the community, and spend some time giving back.
Stewardship Saturday at Idell Preserve
Idell Preserve | 48 Barbertown Idell Road, Kingwood Township, NJ 08825
April 12, 9 am – 12 pm
After invasive species removal completed last year, Idell Preserve is ready for new seedlings. Join Stewardship Saturday to help plant native trees along the trails with the Hunterdon Land Trust Stewardship Team.
Earth Day at Bulls Island Recreational Area
2185 Daniel Bray Highway, Stockton, NJ
April 19, 10 am – 2 pm
The Earth Day celebration at Bulls Island Recreation Area will have nature activities and learning opportunities for residents of New Jersey. Learn how to identify different trees and plants. Dissect owl pellets and examine animal bones or plant wildflowers to take home. The Bulls Island Recreational Area has plenty of nature to explore. Along the canal you can find sycamore, maple and poplar trees, and animals from deer and squirrels to ducks, turtles, and beavers inhabiting the land and water.
Frenchtown Eco-Week and Green Fair
April 21-27
A week of Earth-related events is occurring throughout Frenchtown, New Jersey.
Mending Circle
Eco Loka | 23 Race Street, Frenchtown, NJ
April 22, 7:15-8:15 pm
Join Eco Loka for an hour of mending your favorite worn or damaged clothing, accessories, and household items. Bring your own project, share your knowledge, and get input from other artisans.
Eco Fashion Show
ArtYard | 13 Front Street, Frenchtown, NJ
April 24, 7:30 – 9 pm
Local designers will showcase their skills in creating eco-friendly clothing items. Snacks and wine will be included in the thirty dollar ticket price.
Green Fair
Sunbeam Lenape Park | 1 Bridge Street, Frenchtown, NJ
April 26, 11 am – 6 pm
Frenchtown’s Green Fair will have vendors and activities. The centerpiece will be the “buy nothing” tent where you can bring unwanted items to find a new home.
Sustainability Speakers
ArtYard | 13 Front Street, Frenchtown, NJ
April 26
Sustainability in the Natural World
1:00-2:15 pm || Speakers Chris Kratzer, Alyson Brokaw, and Nicole Lindsay will delve into bats, insects, and homesteading, while discussing how to protect our delicate ecosystem.
Sustainability in Our Community
2:30 – 3:45 pm || Hear from local experts, Armin Zomorodi and Margaret Waldock, about the intersection between sustainability, land use, and community planning.
Closing Meditations
4 pm || Bruce Whittemore and Victoria Cali will host a guided meditation to ground ourselves, connect with the earth, and process deep emotions about climate change.
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