Sustainable South Jersey

06/08/2026

🌊 Happy World Oceans Day!

It’s easy to think of the shore as just a place to spend a summer day, but South Jersey’s coastline is also home to countless species that depend on healthy beaches and coastal waters.

As you enjoy the shore this summer, consider taking a few simple steps to help protect it: stay off the dunes, carry out what you bring in, give wildlife plenty of space, and leave shells, plants, and natural habitats as you found them.

Small actions add up, and they help keep our coast healthy for the wildlife and people that depend on it.

06/06/2026

🌳 Presenter Spotlight: Incredible Edible Merchantville 🍁

We're excited to welcome Incredible Edible Merchantville as a featured presenter at our upcoming South Jersey's Living Urban Forest community meetup.

Through the Merchantville Maple Project and their partnership with Stockton University, they're helping residents discover the environmental, educational, and economic potential of maple syrup production right here in South Jersey. From tree tapping demonstrations to community workshops, their work highlights the many ways trees contribute to local sustainability and community connection.

Join us to learn how trees support food systems, climate resilience, biodiversity, and neighborhood identity throughout South Jersey.

📅 June 9, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Merchantville Community Center

🎟️ This event is free, but registration is requested. Reserve your spot through the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ssj-meetup-south-jerseys-living-urban-forest-tickets-1989020069571

06/01/2026

Whether you want to volunteer for a morning, bring the kids to something hands-on, shop local produce, or just spend more time outside, there are plenty of ways to connect with the season and your community.

Please check event pages before heading out. Dates, times, registration, and weather plans can change.

05/22/2026

South Jersey’s Living Urban Forest

Join Sustainable South Jersey and Incredible Edible Merchantville for a free community meetup exploring how trees support climate resilience, biodiversity, local food systems, and cooler, greener neighborhoods across South Jersey.

Learn about Merchantville’s Maple Hub & Stockton Maple Project, including Tiny Forest initiatives and local reforestation efforts alongside the Shade Tree Commission.

Hear from recent SSJ grantee Oaklyn Shade Tree Committee about local tree planting and stewardship projects happening right here in South Jersey.

Connect with others interested in sustainability, community action, and greener neighborhoods across our region.

Light bites & refreshments will be served.

📍 Merchantville Community Center
212 Somerset Ave, Merchantville, NJ

Tuesday, June 9
Doors open at 7 PM | Program begins at 7:30 PM

🎟️ Free to attend - please register in advance through Eventbrite to help us plan seating and refreshments:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989020069571?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join Sustainable South Jersey (SSJ) for a community meetup about trees, climate resilience, biodiversity, and local stewardship.

05/20/2026

🐝Happy World Bee Day 🐝

World Bee Day, celebrated each year on May 20, began as a global reminder of how important bees and other pollinators are to food, ecosystems, and biodiversity.

Here in South Jersey, it’s also a chance to look closer at the pollinators already working in our yards, gardens, farms, and wild spaces.

With a few small choices, we can make more room for them to return, nest, and thrive.

05/15/2026

Join us for a hands-on STEM activity led by Future Leaders STEM Lab with support from Sustainable South Jersey volunteers. Kids will build a solar oven and make s'mores powered by the sun.

Borough of Collingswood

Admission is free, register to secure your spot!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-smores-with-the-sun-a-fun-stem-lab-for-kids-grades-36-tickets-1988765069860?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/07/2026

Looking for ways to get outside, shop local, and connect with nature this May?

We rounded up farmers markets, tree plantings, nature walks, sustainability meetings, and community events happening across South Jersey. 🌱

Whether you want to volunteer, support local growers, learn more about native plants, or simply enjoy a spring morning outdoors, there’s something here to add to your calendar.

Comment below or send us a message with upcoming farmers markets, cleanups, plantings, workshops, and outdoor events.

04/30/2026

We spent an afternoon in Wenonah getting our hands dirty alongside the team at Veranova, helping maintain the Wenonah Lake Trail and care for one of South Jersey’s treasured natural spaces.

We also gathered at Veranova’s West Deptford office to host a Lunch & Learn, sharing practical insights on sustainability and sparking conversations about how small, everyday choices can add up to meaningful impact.

This is what Earth Month looks like to us: community, action, and learning from one another.

Want a closer look at the trail work and why it matters? Check out the full article: https://sustainablesouthjersey.org/caring-for-wenonah-trails-an-afternoon-of-stewardship-in-action/

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌍

Small, consistent choices in our daily routines can make a real impact over time. Here are some simple swaps to reduce waste, save energy, and live a little more sustainably.

Which will you try first?
Share some of your swaps in the comments.

04/22/2026

🌍 In celebration of Earth Day, Sustainable South Jersey is proud to award $3,500+ in grants to support local environmental projects across our region.

From kestrel conservation to pollinator gardens and community tree planting, these initiatives are strengthening connections between people and the places we call home.

This work is made possible through the Caren Kaufman Memorial Fund, honoring a legacy of grassroots action and environmental leadership. 🌳

Learn more + support future projects: https://sustainablesouthjersey.org/