Hackensack, NJ -- Did you know replacing all or some of a front lawn with native plants is a great way to help reduce flooding and pollution, support our natural ecosystem, and add beauty to your property? The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites the public to attend the Environmental Justice Alliance’s ‘No Mow Lawn’ workshop. The two-part workshop takes place at the Johnson Public Library. The workshop is free. Donations are greatly appreciated and will be used to help build a community rain garden in Hackensack.

During Part I of the workshop, participants will learn how to design a native plant garden for their property. In Part II of the workshop, they will also have a chance to draw their ideas and receive feedback from the instructor and fellow students. Dave Chalek, owner of Sprout Farms and Gardens in Teaneck, will present the workshop. Chalek specializes in urban, sustainable, edible and biodiverse gardens.

Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice

This community workshop is part of the NNJCF's Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice project. The project seeks to reduce flooding and improve environmental conditions for residents in central Hackensack and other parts of the city affected by flooding. More information about this project may be found at http://tinyurl.com/GreenInfrastructureJustice.

The workshop is produced by the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation in partnership with the City of Hackensack and Greater Bergen Community Action, as well as residents of Hackensack and representatives from several organizations in Hackensack. The project is supported in part by The Funders Network, AARP, Valley Bank Foundation, M&T Bank Foundation, PSEG Foundation, The Rotary Club of Hackensack, and other supporters.

Donations Appreciated

The NNJCF seeks donations to support the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice Project. Donations of any size are welcome. All donations received will be used to help create a community rain garden or other environmental projects benefitting the community. Donations may be made online at http://tinyurl.com/SupportGreenInfrastructure. Contributions may also be sent by check made out to 'The Northern N.J. Community Foundation' and enter ‘Hackensack Green’ in the memo line. Send checks to the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, 1 University Plaza, Suite 128, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601.

Date: Saturday, April 13.

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Location: Auditorium.

Venue:
Hackensack Library
274 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ.

Register
People may register for the workshop here, https://tinyurl.com/NoMowLawn. For information about the workshop, contact Leonardo Vazquez, AICP/PP, Executive Director of the NNJCF, at [email protected] or call 201-568-5608 extension 2.

For further information about the NNJCF, call 201-568-5608 or send an e-mail to [email protected] or visit https://bccls.libcal.com/event/12031251.