Environmental Commission Events and Presentations

Ocean Township Green Fest

Celebrate Earth Day at the Ocean Township Library

Saturday April 9, 2011

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Help Ocean Township Become a "Sustainable Jersey Community ™ "

This is a certification program for municipalities in New Jersey that want to go green, save money, & take steps to sustain their quality of life over the long term.

"Peace and Harmony with Tea and Chocolate" @ 10:30-11:30

Deborah Gayliard

Bring an open heart, a willingness to share, community spirit &

take time to pamper yourself to create inner peace and harmony.

Featuring fair trade certified products.

Fun Feeders Nature Crafts @ 11:00

Children’s Craft Program

Make edible treats for birds using natural products

Nuts will be used. Parents, please accompany children under 14 years old.

Marc Rogoff, NJ Department of Environmental Protection

What You Can Do! (More or Less) @ 11:45

Adults reduce your impact!!

Marc Rogoff, NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Energy Sleuth and Hog @ 11:00

Kids learn about Energy Efficiency & Conservation by following the Energy Sleuth and Hog.

The New Spin on Energy @11:30

Adults can win an energy efficiency help item for home by spinning the wheel.

Nature Walk @12:30-1:30

Explore Palaia Park with Carolyn Gulick

in case of rain

"Where do the Children Play?" 2007 Michigan TV PBS @ 12:30

Examines how restrictive patterns of sprawl, congestion, and endless suburban development across America are impacting children's mental and physical health and development.

Local Green Businesses

share with you their innovative concepts for today and tomorrow