20+ New Jersey Earth Day Celebrations for a Greener Tomorrow!

April 15, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

Earth Day is April 22nd and New Jersey is hosting lots of Earth Day Celebrations throughout the Garden State. Enjoy festivals at local zoos, parks, arboretums, and beaches that create awareness of our great planet.

20+ New Jersey Earth Day Celebrations:

Earth Day Weekend at the NJ Botanical Garden
April 20 – 22
There’s no better way to celebrate than with a visit to NJBG, where you’ll find the beauty of nature and a soothing respite from this busy world, plus a number of special programs. NJBG is open 8am to 8pm every day, free of charge.
New Jersey State Botanical Garden, Ringwood, NJ
Cost: Free

Earth Day Beach Cleanup
April 20, 8:30AM – 12PM
Cape May Brewing Company is joining forces with Iron Hill in Voorhees and Surfrider Foundation South Jersey — a non-profit, activist organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches — to celebrate the release of Twin Fin, a collaboration New England IPA between CMBC and Iron Hill, with a much-needed cleanup of Higbee Beach.
Cape May Brewing Co. Tasting Room & Brewtique, 1288 Hornet Road, Lower Township, NJ
Cost: Free

Earth Day at The New Weis Center
April 20, 9:30AM – 2PM
Join in celebrating the earth with a guided hike, environmental programs, steam ecology activity, farmyard animals, kids yoga games, tables featuring our program and community partners, kids nature arts & crafts and more!
The New Weis Center, 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood NJ
Cost: Free, donations accepted

Earth Day Meditation and Yoga
April 20, 10AM – 11:45AM
Come celebrate Earth Day at High Point State Park on Saturday, April 20, with meditation and yoga. Start your day off right with an uplifting guided meditation from 10:00 – 10:30 am. Doors will then open for a Yoga on the Mountain class from 10:45 am -11:45 am.
High Point State Park, 1480 Route 23, Sussex, NJ
Cost: $5 donation suggested. The Earth Day Meditation is free!

CMC 2019 Earth Day
April 20, 10AM – 4PM
The Annual Cape May County Earth Day Fair is more than just a day in the park. The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders has planned a long list of eco-friendly events for the celebration to be held at the Cape May County Park and Zoo. Kids will enjoy story time, inflatable obstacle course & slide, an interactive drum circle, hands-on educational exhibits, free entertainment, naturalist hike, food and crafts and much more.
Cape May Zoo, 707 Route US 9 N, Cape May Court House, NJ
Cost: Free

Earth Day-Easter Sunday Nature Walk
April 21
Celebrate Earth Day and Spring exploring the wonders of the NJ Meadowlands
DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst, NJ
Cost: Free

Earth Day Hike: Save Our Species
April 22, 3:30PM – 4:30PM
The first Earth Day was 49 years ago in 1970! Flat Rock Brook continues the tradition by honoring Mother Earth and the species that call our planet home. Enjoy a nature hike on the trails of Flat Rock Brook’s preserve and learn about New Jersey’s endangered species and what we can do to help them!
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, 443 Van Nostrand Avenue, Englewood, NJ
Cost: Free

The Amazing Arboretum Challenge: Earth Day Edition
April 22, 4PM – 5:30PM
Are you ready for a fun, new challenge? Come to the Arboretum after school on April 22 for a very special Earth Day edition of the Arboretum Challenge! Kids will learn how to use a map and a compass so that they can search for clues to solve a puzzle. The themed riddles are sure to make you think, all while learning more about the importance of Earth Day. Registration is required.
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit, NJ
Cost: $10 for members, $25 for non-members

Earth Day Litter Clean-up at the Lakes
April 27, 8:30AM – 12PM
The Greater Culver Lake Watershed Conservation Foundation along with Frankford Township Clean Communities is sponsoring the second annual Earth Day Litter Clean-up at both Lake Owassa and Culver Lake. All pick-up materials will be supplied.
Normanoch Clubhouse, East Shore Culver Road, Branchville, NJ
Cost: Free

Island Heights Earth Day Celebration
April 27, 9AM – 2PM
Celebrate this beautiful planet we live in! There will be Eco Friendly Vendors and Stands with information about different topics related to green living and the environment. Learn more about our community and volunteering opportunities! Get FREE seedlings of native shrubs in exchange of a bag of litter! The event encourages volunteers to come for a Townwide Cleanup, gardens and Bioswale maintenance, and enjoy the town’s beautiful views while helping the environment.
Wanamaker Field, 1 Wanamaker Ccomplex, Island Heights, NJ
Cost: Free

Earth Day 2019 Annual 5K Run
April 27, 10AM
T-shirts to all pre-registrants & post-registrants while supplies last. Post race refreshments at the Earth Day Fair, featuring the Earth Day Kid’s Kingdom! All activities, including parking, located in beautiful Liberty State Park.
Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $26

Earth Day Festival
April 27, 10AM – 2PM
Celebrate Earth Day by joining The Land Conservancy of New Jersey for free, family fun for all ages at our South Branch Preserve, North Tract, home to our Community Garden, Farm, and Forest Restoration site. Lots of activities for kids including seed plantings and a scavenger hunt. A guided, easy hike will be available at 11:00 AM, lasting approximately one hour. Stay as long as you like to visit the wildlife blind, where you may see water fowl and birds of prey, and maybe catch a glimpse of Project Chew goats who work to keep invasive plants out of the preserve.
South Branch Preserve North Tract, Budd Lake, NJ
Cost: Free

Earth Day Fair
April 27, 10AM – 4PM
Come and celebrate one of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the Garden State featuring over 100 vendor exhibits, amusements and lots of activities for the whole family. A day to inspire awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s environment.
Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free

19th Annual Earth Day Festival
April 27, 10:30AM – 4PM
From a live animal show to a sing along, this Earth Day fest is pulling out all the stops. Take a hike around the park, meet with 4-H organizations, work on crafts made from recycled materials and play games. Try paddling or cozy up by the campfire and roast s’mores during storytime.
Echo Hill Park, Flemington, NJ
Cost: Free

Northern Valley Earth Fair
April 27, 11AM – 4PM
From face painting to a petting zoo and a live animal show to other educational shows, you’ll have entertained environmentals in no time. This free educational event is all about being “green”–a variety of exhibitors and educators will be on hand to demonstrate ways to protect and preserve our environment. Dozens of vendors will be offering product and services that can help our communities become more sustainable. The Earth Fair also presents a petting zoo, live world music, and traditional American Indian performers.
Tenafly Middle School, 10 Sunset Ln, Tenafly, NJ
Cost: Free

Pt. Pleasant Earth Day
April 27, 12PM – 4PM
The event showcases vendors of green products/ideas, environmental organizations and local businesses. This year, one of the focuses of the Commission is to spread awareness of Integrated Pest Management: broad-based approach that integrates practices for economic control of pests. Vendors’ exhibits will have a theme, a product, or a lesson that is Environmentally Themed in nature.
Riverfront Park, Point Pleasant, NJ
Cost: Free

ACUA Earth Day Festival
April 28, 10AM – 4PM
The 29th Annual Earth Day Festival features a range of exciting activities for the community to enjoy and celebrate our environment, including many free kids activities, interactive demonstrations, entertainment, delicious food, local vendors, live animals and educational workshops.
6700 Delilah Rd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Highland Park Earth Day Celebration
April 28, 11AM – 3PM
WALK, RUN, BIKE OR SKIP TO ENJOY A FUN-FILLED DAY ABOUT AIR
. Celebrate the kick-off of the Bring-Your-Own-Bag ordinance
· Engage in stimulating activities to learn all about air
· Participate in the efforts to preserve clean air
· Dance, sing and listen to live music with local musicians all day
. Bring a picnic or buy sandwiches & baked goods from local vendors
· Enjoy tours and activities at the Native Plant Reserve
20 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ
Cost: Free

Greener Bloomfield Earth Day Celebration
April 28, 11AM – 1:30PM
On Sunday, April 28, join Greener Bloomfield at Brookside Park from 11-1:30 as we offer lots of information about plastics, composting, wetlands, etc. Will have our river clean up (always a fav), book readings for kids, free tree sapling (bare root) give aways. And more
Brookside Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Cost: Free

Holmdel’s 21st Annual Earth Day Festival
April 28, 12PM – 5PM
Plan the entire afternoon at this wonderful FREE Festival which features professional shows and nature crafts for children, great live rock bands and folk singers, guided tours of the historic farmhouse and property, and many exhibits by great environmental organizations. Bayonet Farm is an idyllic location for this educational and fun “rain or shine” event, as all performances take place inside handsome preserved barns.
Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Rd, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: Free

Westfield Earth Day Fair & Free Market
May 4, 9AM – 3PM
An Earth Day Celebration will be held Saturday, May 4, at the South Avenue Train Station Parking Lot with a rain date of May 11. Activities will include the following:
Kids craft – Visitors can make their own reusable bags with an old T-shirt. All children are invited to bring an old T-shirt and easily transform it into a reusable, fun bag without the need for any sewing.
Tree sapling giveaway – Multiple varieties will be distributed along with instructions on planting/growing.
Free reusable bags and metal straws will be given away.
Informational brochures on environmental topics, nature, energy efficiency and more will be available.
Activist table – Sign onto a “no idling” pledge, send postcards to national corporations known to be biggest plastic polluters.
Recycling Wheel Q&A game – Test your knowledge about Westfield’s recycling rules and see our recycling exhibit/learn about what you can use the Conservation Center.
South Avenue Train Station Parking Lot, Westfield, NJ
Cost: Free

10th Sustainable South Jersey Earth Festival
May 4, 10AM – 2PM
The theme is “Reduce Plastic, Fantastic!” This event draws in 5,000 visitors and has more than 90 displays! There will be free tree seedlings (while supplies last), family-friendly entertainment, fun, crafts, and healthy food for purchase. Register for the Family Bike Ride starting at 8 AM!
Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free

Bogota’s Earth Day 2019
May 4, 11AM
In honor of Earth Day, Bogota Beautiful is partnering with local organizations and community volunteers to clean up and beautify different areas in Bogota for the fifth year in a row. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your kids and friends to meet others, learn about our environment, and make an impact on quality of life. As in years past, we’ll target locations in town that volunteers will work together to clean up and beautify, including a public art Fence Weaving installation activity at Olsen Park. There will be a few, short education sessions by local organizations highlighting environmental topics. There will be free snacks and drinks available to all volunteers.
Oscar E. Olsen Park, 157 West Main Street, Bogota, NJ
Cost: Free

2019 Ninth Annual Edison Earth Day Celebration
May 5, 9AM – 3PM
The Ninth Annual Edison Earth Day Celebration will be co-presented by the Township of Edison, Edison Sustainable Jersey Green Team (ESJGT), Edison Clean Communities Program (ECCP) and Edison Township Environmental Commission (ETEC). This no cost, annual, outdoor, family-friendly, sustainable event will be staged at Papaianni Park. Participants are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable foods for the Hands of Hope and the Community Food Pantry.
Papaianni Park, Edison, NJ
Cost: Free

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