ANJEC

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

The first Saturday in June is a day to get out on a trail for National Trails Day, an initiative of the American Hiking Society that has been going strong for over thirty years.

National Trails Day is a day to enjoy, advocate for, and give back to the trails that connect us to nature, to each other, and to the places where we live, work, play, and go to school. Events have included hikes or bike and horseback rides, dedications of new trails, and volunteer cleanups or maintenance projects.

To find a trail/hiking event near you, check out NJDEP State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites website at:
-> https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/national-trails-day/

American Hiking Society’s website at:
-> https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/find-an-event/

TAKE THE PLEDGE~
Commit to leaving the trails and the outdoor community better than you found them by taking the Pledge:
-> https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/

06/06/2026

To learn more about New Jersey’s Green Acres Preservation Program, visit:
-> https://dep.nj.gov/greenacres/

06/06/2026

Ridgefield Park Environmental Commission~🦇
Join us for an AWESOME night of bat conservation and education!

Watch as nature’s #1 nighttime pest predators keep us safe from disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes and flies.
, June 7 at 7:30PM SHARP!
(this is the new date, rescheduled from May 24 - if you replied to the original date, please still confirm your attendance!)
🏞️ SECRET LOCATION in Ridgefield Park (we will provide details upon RSVP)

🔒 LOCATION IS KEPT PRIVATE TO PROTECT BAT HABITAT
We do NOT share the location publicly - this helps preserve our local bat colony and keeps them safe from disturbance!

Led by NJ’s own “Bat-Man” Joseph D’Angeli in partnership with thebatcave.org and our Environmental Commission.

🎫 MUST RSVP to [email protected] for location details - Include the number of people in your group!

By keeping this location confidential, we’re helping protect these vital creatures that call Ridgefield Park home. Conservation means respecting wildlife spaces! 🌿

Please no flash photography!

06/06/2026

The Millburn Environmental Commission
is hosting a Public Engagement Session on
June 9 @ 6:00 at Bauer Community Center in Taylor Park.

The purpose of the session is to share information with Millburn and Short Hills residents about the Community Energy Plan.
-> https://www.tapinto.net/towns/millburn-slash-short-hills/sections/green/articles/millburn-environmental-commission-scheduled-public-engagement-session-for-june-9

06/06/2026

Here's a little bit of nature's magic ✨️ to kick off your weekend. Learn more about these blue bloods in the ANJEC Report https://www.flipsnack.com/BA66ED99E8C/spring2026-anjecreport.html
No horseshoe crabs were harmed in the making of this video 😉 by Thank you for everything you do for these amazing creatures.

06/05/2026

The Green Acres artificial turf bill is up for a vote in the Senate Environment Committee on Monday! 🌱

➡️ Take 2 minutes and use this link to send the Senators on the Committee a message urging them to SUPPORT THE BILL and VOTE YES.
—> https://act.sierraclub.org/actions/newjersey

This bill prohibits the use of Green Acres funds for the purchase, installation, or replacement of artificial turf fields, and is essential for protecting NJ’s environment and public health.
Green Acres funds should be used for conservation and safe recreation, not to subsidize plastic pollution!

06/05/2026

Return the Favor NJ~
We are thrilled to share this new podcast from Sandy Levine on reTURN the Favor!
Sandy highlights the importance of purpose and joy in her series “Still Time for Joy.”

In this episode, Sandy joins a public walk led by Carol Behnke, a perfect opportunity to show off how volunteers, partners, and supporters bring purpose and joy to reTURN the Favor in their work to help the horseshoe crab population and Delaware Bay ecosystem.
Enjoy~💙
—> https://m.youtube.com/watch?ra=m&fbclid=IwRlRTSASQChpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEegl7h-4ooKsTUoL93GJ2K8XNIwVEYJdZF0yfuQz6Pp0HR1CF-jY6qIbrbKn8_aem_K4zIfs0sFEsEFX3n1JiPNA&v=bEWvNn-gUa8&pp=0gcJCUACo7VqN5tDiggCQAE%3D

06/05/2026

Burlington County is distributing free $40 farmers market vouchers to eligible senior citizens for the purchase of nutritious, fresh produce.

The Burlington County Department of Human Services Office on Aging is accepting applications from seniors for this year’s Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Qualifying applicants will immediately receive a QR code voucher redeemable for fresh produce and herbs sold at any of 20 participating Burlington County farms and farmers markets.

Last year, 960 Burlington County seniors received vouchers.

“We’ve heard from many senior citizens on fixed incomes who are struggling because of rising food prices and other expenses that make it difficult for them to obtain quality, nutritious foods,” said Burlington County Commissioner Randy Brolo, liaison to the Department of Human Services. “The Senior Farmers Market Vouchers program provides eligible seniors with a path to obtaining fresh, nutritious produce locally sourced from Burlington County farms. It’s a great program that helps seniors in need as well as the local farms.”

To be eligible, seniors must be 60 or older, reside in Burlington County and have an annual income less than $29,526 for a single and $40,034 for a married couple.

Applications for the program are available from the Burlington County Office on Aging. To request an application, call 609-265-5069 or email [email protected]

Vouchers are distributed using a QR code accessible from smart phones and other electronic devices. The QR code can be scanned by a participating vendor from an electronic device. The QR code can also be printed out and brought to a participating vendor to scan and redeem.

Twenty Burlington County farms and farmers markets are now participating in the program and are accepting vouchers as payment.

Learn more about this important County program at:
—> https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2769

06/05/2026

Brendan T Byrne State Forest~
Looking for some fun activities this Summer?
Indulge in various fun interpretive hikes at Brendan T Byrne State Forest as they dive into the heart of summer!