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
environment
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
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
We’re Offering Science to Youth Because Early Experience is Powerful
Early experiences can shape us in powerful ways. That’s why our Society is focusing on youth participation in two new science and environmental projects, says Leader Curt Collier in this column.Read More