Cornucopia Network of NJ

09/10/2023

Kudos to Florence Rollino!

The Essex County Master Gardeners program recognized Florence Rollino from Bloomfield and Jose German-Gomez of Montclair among others at their annual picnic held at the Essex County Environmental Center.

Jose, the founder of the Northeast Earth Coalition, surprised Florence with a plaque for her many years as a master gardener and community activist.

Florence is also a longtime trustee of the Cornucopia Network of NJ and hosted many meetings at her home. Carolyn Vadala and Phil Yourish also attended the event.

08/26/2023

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06/29/2023

Engaging in summer activities that can boost mood and enhance overall well-being is a great way to make the most of the season. ☀️🌇

Spending time outdoors in the sunlight allows your body to absorb vitamin D, which plays a crucial role in mood regulation. Sunlight exposure can increase serotonin levels, a neurotransmitter associated with mood elevation and feelings of happiness.

Take advantage of the pleasant weather and engage in outdoor exercise activities like jogging, cycling, hiking, swimming, or playing beach volleyball. Physical activity releases endorphins, improves mood, reduces stress, and promotes overall mental well-being.

If you want to learn more about the food-mood connection, foods to eat for different mental health conditions, and recipes using them, check out my book THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON FOOD, and subscribe to my free NEWSLETTER, both at the link in my highlights!

05/12/2023

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Recorded on September 17, 2011 using a Flip Video camera.

05/12/2023

Remembering our Bob Simpson and Open Gardens of the past at Pat and Fred’s house…

Recorded on September 17, 2011 using a Flip Video camera at the September Cornucopia Open Garden event. For more information on Solar energy in NJ contact: r...

01/20/2023

A quote from Trina Paulus' book, "Hope for the Flowers," celebrating it's 50th Anniversary! Trina is also the longtime Vice President of Cornucopia Network of NJ.

"How does one become a butterfly?" You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar."
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01/19/2023

There are at least a dozen, fully-outdoor, nature-based private schools and programs in New Jersey, according to the Natural Start Alliance.

01/15/2023

Bob was a dear friend, piano player, music teacher, chorus director, foster parent, environmentalist, and a past President of Cornucopia Network of New Jersey. May his life and memory be a blessing!
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Celebrate the life of Robert Simpson, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of .

11/23/2022

Pat Kenshaft, our dear friend and founder of the Cornucopia Network of NJ, has passed. Our condolences to her family and many friends.

Pat was a very special person with unique talents and interests. During her lifetime, she was a Math professor, author, environmentalist, social justice/peace advocate, community activist, backyard gardner, blogger of garden advice, and the popular host of Cornucopia "Open Gardens." Moreover, she received the Lifetime Award of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.

In 1983, with a small group of similarly-minded individuals, she started the Cornucopia Network of NJ, a volunteer-based organization that has had a major impact on growing local, organic, healthy, and safe food - and continued as a trustee and secretary of CNNJ until a few years ago.

The link to her obituary, written by her daughter, Lori Kenschaft, is below:

View Patricia Clark Kenschaft's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

11/07/2022

Author Trina Paulus celebrates the 50th Anniversary of her classic book "Hope For the Flowers."

There will be a nearly week-long 50th anniversary celebration of Montclair resident Trina Paulus, 91, famous book "Hope for the Flowers."