Foraging for Sustainable Futures
Foraging Illustration by Andi Craciun What is Foraging? Foraging is defined as the searching for and gathering of food from wild sources. Animals throughout the history of life on
Second Chance Toys is partnering with SSJ and other partner organizations to collect your outplayed toys to re-home to local organizations serving children in need.
See flyer and links below to learn more! Nov 19, 2020 l 10a-1p l 2 Locations [ Rain or Shine ]
Sustainable South Jersey announced our new -grant program in 2023, created to honor Caren Kaufman, a grassroots activist who was dedicated to sustainability and health. In 2010, Caren was diagnosed with breast cancer. Receiving this unexpected, life-changing news triggered her to research causes; she wondered if environmental factors could have contributed to her illness. Due to generous donors, the 2024 Caren Kaufman grant program will issue grants $500-$1000 totalling up to $3,000.
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Foraging Illustration by Andi Craciun What is Foraging? Foraging is defined as the searching for and gathering of food from wild sources. Animals throughout the history of life on
Problematic History The grassy lawn has become a staple of the American landscape especially in suburbia. It is a point of pride for some and a chore for others,
On Tuesday, February 28th 2023 Sustainable South Jersey continued its popular Sustainable Meetup series, hosting a free 90 minute Sustainable Meetup at the Flying Fish Brewery in Somerdale, NJ. The
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Read all about our funding priorities and eligibility criteria for our latest grant program here.
Driving Sustainability in South Jersey to benefit our collective future.
Increase the numbers of South Jersey residents, businesses and community and governmental organizations that are aware of environmental problems affecting our region.
Increase the numbers of South Jersey residents, businesses and community and governmental organizations that prioritize sustainability as a pathway to ameliorate environmental problems.
Increase the numbers of sustainability projects and programs and efforts in South Jersey that address these problems in a substantive manner.
For over 10 years the Annual Earth Festival has been our biggest sustainable event of the year.
Enjoy educational speakers, conversation, and networking. Three leaders in sustainability speak (10 minute lightning talks) at each meeting. Click the icon to learn more
Fund your South Jersey initiative! Sustainable South Jersey announced our new mini-grant program in 2020, created to help support exciting environmental initiatives in the South Jersey region.