EMERSON, N.J.—Emerson is celebrating Earth Week, April 22–28, with a series of events sure to keep The Family Town in the green.
Preserving the local environment and its resources for generations to come is at the heart of everything the borough’s Environmental Commission does.
According to commission Chairwoman Stephanie Clark in a note to Pascack Press, “We saw an opportunity this year to introduce an Earth Week campaign as a way to deliver annual traditions, like our Arbor Day Ceremony, as well as some new ideas, such as our Walk to School Day at Emerson Jr./Sr. High School.”
Clark added, “Through Emerson Earth Week it is our shared goal to educate and engage our community around the small actions we can all take, at any age, to make a big impact—here in Emerson and beyond.”
Schedule of events
- Planting party, Monday, April 22 at 6 p.m. Members of the Community Garden are encouraged to meet at Centennial Park to mingle, start this year’s plantings, and enjoy light refreshments.
- Storytime at Emerson Library, Thursday, April 25 at 3:30 p.m. Join Mayor Danielle DiPaola for a reading of the new children’s book “We Are the Gardeners” by Joanna Gaines.
- Walk to School Day, Friday, April 26. Emerson Jr./Sr. High School parents and students are encouraged to walk and bike to school, or safely arrange a carpool in an effort to lower carbon emissions.
- Arbor Day ceremony, Saturday, April 27 at noon. Join us for this year’s tree planting at Hillman Field (near the library entrance).
- Emerson Woods Clean-Up, Sunday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dress for the work, bring a pair of gloves, and help make Emerson sparkle! Meet at the high school front parking lot for the event kick-off. Supplies will be provided. For more information, write envsec@emersonnj.org.
For more information, visit emersonnj.org.