Calendar

Apr
24
Sat
Greening Together – Everywhere! @ Various locations
Apr 24 all-day

Check events: https://mercersustainabilitycoalition.org/greening-together-2021/

Sustainable Lawrence, The Lawrence Township Environmental and Green Advisory Committee, & The Mercer County Sustainability Coalition are working with partners across the region to bring more green to all.   Greening Together” celebrates all things sustainable in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day. There are a variety of in-person and virtual events to showcase sustainable practices.

Kickoff Saturday, April 24th and continue on showing your “Love Your Park” as we hope more people walk or bike to your local park. If you take a picture, share with us on social media with #GreeningTogether.

On Saturday there will be locations in Lawrence and Hopewell to pick up a “Greening To-Go Kits”. Bags will have resources on how to become a more sustainable household and a plantable gift. Pick-up location details will be announced prior to the event. Eddie Dzik, local photographer, who will be available to offer mini photography lessons on capturing landscape photography at Colonial Lake on April 24, 2021 from 10-12 am.

Use the New Jersey Walking School Bus App to organize walks to or from school during the “ Step into Spring. Ready, Set, Win!” campaign and win great prizes.

  • Download the app, join a walk or create your own walking group.
  • Walking school bus page has video and links to the app store : https://gmtma.org/walking-school-bus/
  • See below for map of walking/biking routes between parks

Every time you and/or your child walks to or from school, you are entered to win prizes.
The more you walk the greater your chances are to win!

PRIZE DRAWING ON JUNE 9TH, 2021
Prizes include: reflective umbrellas, $100 gift card, reflective drawstring backpacks for students, $250 for the school of the winning walking school bus.

 

Step into Spring 2021 flyer QR code (1)