Center for Environmental Transformation

09/01/2026

Thank you to Camden Fireworks, Heart of Camden, NJEDA, and all of the event sponsors for inviting us to participate in this year’s Makers & Music festival! We had a wonderful time connecting with both familiar and new faces. Our fresh watermelon was definitely a crowd favorite, but we were thrilled to see plenty of love for our garden-grown vegetables, too! 🍉🍅🥒

📸 by Melissa Chinici

08/24/2026

WHYY and Fireworks will be hosting an event for Camden residents to discuss their investigative reporting behind their “Up In Smoke Series” The event, Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Camden FireWorks, 1813 S. Broadway in Camden, is free to attend, though registration is required.

Please register at:

https://support.whyy.org/page/101517/event/1?locale=en-US

The event will be held Sept. 10 at Camden FireWorks.

08/24/2026

Plastic Blooms and Trash Treasures: An Environmental Justice Art Workshop

Join us for hands on family workshops turning plastic bottles into gorgeous flowers and using upcycled items to create collages. This fun, free event will allow you and your kids to use your creativity to turn waste into art.

♻️Plastic Bottles ➡️🌼🌺🌸🪻🌹🌻🌷

📍JPEG Photo Gallery | 303 Market Street| Camden, NJ

🗓️ Friday, August 28, 2026

⏰12pm - 2pm

This workshop is a part of the science shop for community resilience by the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in partnership with CFET, funded by NOAA

08/21/2026

Join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 1pm!!! 💛

Join Camden FireWorks as we celebrate the official ribbon cutting for Art in the Commons 2026! We have 6 new sculptures and 2 new fresh murals to induct into the community!

Art in the Commons brings together artists, young people, residents, and neighborhood partners to create public art throughout Waterfront South. Come celebrate the people and partnerships transforming our neighborhood through creativity, community, and connection.

Friday, August 21
1:00 PM
Camden FireWorks
1813 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08104

Presented in partnership with Henson Heritage & Training Center Nick Virgilio Writers House Camden and Center for Environmental Transformation

Supported in part by funding through the NJEDA’s A.R.T. Phase II Grant Program. Thank you New Jersey Economic Development Authority for your generous support!

08/21/2026

If you were affected by the July 11th storm in Camden, there’s relief available through the Small Business Association (SBA)! Residents, businesses, and nonprofits can apply for federal loans to repair damage. Homeowners may borrow up to $500,000, while renters and homeowners can access up to $100,000 for personal property. Businesses and nonprofits can apply for loans up to $2 million.

🗓️Deadlines:
- Physical damage: September 28, 2026
- Economic Injury: April 30, 2027

Apply now at SBA.gov/disaster, or call 1-800-659-2955 for assistance. Don’t miss out!

More information at:

https://legacy.sba.gov/article/2026/08/03/sba-offers-relief-pennsylvania-businesses-private-nonprofits-residents-affected-severe-storms

08/19/2026

Camden has long struggled with flooding due to outdated infrastructure and an increase in the volume of flood water. Yet, change is on the way! A $400 million project is set to tackle sewer overflows, modernize systems, improve stormwater management, protect drinking water sources and revitalize wetlands to reduce flooding. Join the community meeting on September 9th to share your thoughts and help shape Camden’s future. Together, we can create a more sustainable, thriving city! 🌊

08/17/2026

Flooding in Camden is a challenge, but with innovative solutions, we’re making strides toward resilience. Over 18 months, CFET collaborated with community voices and experts to develop a comprehensive plan. From improving Gateway Park to creating green infrastructure, these projects aim to reduce the flooding burden and enhance coastal resilience. Together, we’re building a stronger future for Camden. 🌊💪

Explore the Camden Coastal Resilience Plan to learn more details about our research and recommendations.