On the 10th anniversary of the deadly Lac-Mégantic train derailment, we are joining more than a dozen other North Jersey organizations calling for safety legislation at a rally in Teaneck, July 6.Read More
Social Action
Our ‘City of Water Day’ Event Will Help Neighbors Understand Impact of Sea-Level Rise
Our City of Water Day event, July 15, will show how the Hackensack River is part of a much larger ecosystem, which is threatened by climate change. Can you help?Read More
Planet & Progress Team Now Hiring Youth Age 15-22
Youth age 15 to 22 may apply to work with a team to restore a stream in a county park, receive training in stone work, learn environmental construction, and earn $600 for a 40-hour week.Read More
We’re Participating in ‘No Mow May’ for Sake of Bees—and our Food Supply
No Mow May allows flowers to bloom on a lawn, which aids early-season pollinators, including bees, which are crucial for our food supply.Read More
Advice from Planned Parenthood on Supporting Reproductive Rights
Michelle Gil, public affairs manager of Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey, who was our speaker at the April 16 Gathering, provided follow-up information on how individuals can help preserve reproductive rights.Read More
What Makes a Space Sacred? You’re Invited to Help Create the Answer
What gives a sacred space its power? Are there cultural, artistic, architectural, or ritualistic activities than enhance attachment to a place? You’re invited to help find the answers and distill a set of best practices.Read More