To focus on community impact and education here in New Jersey this morning, we're highlighting a local organization that's helping students connect with nature, healthy food, and hands-on learning. The Greater Newark Conservancy has been a force for good across the city, running community gardens, youth programs, and environmental workshops that bring the lessons of sustainability right into the classroom. Joining us now is Patrick Evans, with the Greater Newark Conservancy, to talk about how their Farm to School program is helping young people grow, both literally and figuratively.

Watch our official recap video of Greenfest Newark 2025! Thank you to all the vendors, partners, attendees, volunteers, and sponsors for contributing to another amazing annual sustainability fair. A special thank you to our sponsors: City of Newark Department of Water and Sewer Utilities City of Newark, Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs City of Newark Office of Sustainability, Resilience, and Community Transformation Weequahic Park Association New Jersey Tree Foundation Keep America Beautiful- Newark Clean Water Action Greater Newark Conservancy New Jersey Electric Vehicle Association Newark Bicycle Shop Q's Cycling - The Q Collective Essex County Park System M Consulting South Ward Environmental Alliance Ironbound Community Corporation New Jersey Clean Energy Program New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance Blue Point Wind Newark Alliance 4imprint Local Government Officials

Watch our official recap video of Greenfest Newark 2025! Thank you to all the vendors, partners, attendees, volunteers, and sponsors for contributing to another amazing annual sustainability fair. A special thank you to our sponsors: City of Newark Department of Water and Sewer Utilities City of Newark, Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs City of Newark Office of Sustainability, Resilience, and Community Transformation Weequahic Park Association New Jersey Tree Foundation Keep America Beautiful- Newark Clean Water Action Greater Newark Conservancy New Jersey Electric Vehicle Association Newark Bicycle Shop Q's Cycling - The Q Collective Essex County Park System M Consulting South Ward Environmental Alliance Ironbound Community Corporation New Jersey Clean Energy Program New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance Blue Point Wind Newark Alliance 4imprint Local Government Officials

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Let’s take action to protect New Jersey waterways! We have a chance to help reduce dirty wastewater from discharging into Newark Bay, Hackensack River, Hudson River, and the Passaic River and its tributaries. NJDEP seeks immediate community input in April and May on the plans to do just that! Weigh in so they provide the most stringent rules possible. At the workshop, we will: Demystify combined sewer systems and CSOs Discuss recommendations to improve the draft CSO permits Share best practices for advocating to the NJDEP

🚨 Gas stoves release harmful indoor air pollutants, but there are ways to protect yourself! Watch to learn easy tips for reducing risks and hear Dr. Harini Bhat share advice on asking landlords to switch to electric or induction. 🌍 What kind of stove do you have? 👇 #sciencefacts #pollution #gasstove #putalabelongas #hotandtoxic #psa #naturalgas #methane #sustainability #fossilfree #dyk #healthyliving #dreamhome #gasvselectric #environmentaljustice

Skip the Stuff campaign presented by Marta Young from Clean Water Action.

Sheryl Folm from NJ clean energy program presented the green team with information on NJCEP’s newest program, The Women and Minority-Owned Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Grant Program.