Community Gardens Presentation at Mercer County Extension Office on January 30th

Master Gardeners and community gardeners Dave Byers and Jim Simon will present an inspiring talk on Thursday, January 30th from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on community gardening.

Their talk will include such topics as:

  • What is a community garden?
  • Who can join a community garden?
  • Why would you do so?
  • How and where do you sign up?
  • What plants do best in a community garden setting?

Master Gardeners with experience in community gardening will provide an overview of those available in Trenton and other locations in Mercer County.

About the Presenters

David Byers has practiced as a licensed landscape architect for over 30 years, including work with Isles as a landscape consultant.  He is a Master Gardener volunteer at the Mercer County Extension Office, and long time community gardener.  He designed and coordinates the Bethany House of Hospitality Community Garden and  the Westminster Wellspring Garden, both in Trenton.   He is a 2014 appointee to the Ewing Green Team.

Jim Simon, Urban Agriculture Manager, Isles, Inc. has been involved in environmental and youth education for over twenty years. He is a Master Gardener volunteer through Rutgers Cooperative Extension and is also on the steering committee of the Trenton Cycling Revolution, a bicycling advocacy group.

Pre-Registration Required

Advance sign up is required at the Mercer Extension office. Call 989-6830 to pre-register.

Date: Thursday, January 30th
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Mercer County Extension Office: 930 Spruce Street, Lawrence, NJ Adjacent to the Trenton Farmer’s Market

Keep on Top of Ewing’s Green Events with the GT’s New Newsletter

The Ewing Green Team just published its first edition of a new newsletter designed to keep residents abreast of environmental happenings in town and in the local area.  Our first issue highlights achievements over the past four years culminating in Ewing’s Sustainable Jersey certification in November 2013.   Residents can also learn about GT plans for promoting a future of prosperity and environmental stewardship  in town.  If you feel led to join in this effort stay tuned for more updates and calls to action. Subscribe  now to receive your own copy.

A New Year’s Resolution – Saving Water at Home

Watch these videos from the New Jersey Watersavers program at Rutgers University to get your New Year off to a good start. Save $$$ at the same time as you save water.

Saving Water is Saving Money: Inside the Home

Saving Water is Saving Money: Outside the Home

Final Shred Day of 2013 This Saturday, November 30th.

recycleimageDispose of your sensitive documents safely and securely at Ewing’s final Shred Day of the year, Saturday, November 30th from 9 – 1 at the municipal building.  Document shredding will be done on site.  This service is for Ewing residents only and proof of residency is required.

In addition, in a special visit, Goodwill Industries will also be present to collect unwanted household items, small electronics, shoes, clothing medical equipment and more.   So cleanup your household and make a donation to a good cause at the same time.

Date: Saturday, November 30th
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Municipal Building

Ewing Receives Bronze Level Sustainable Jersey Certification

Ewing received Bronze Level Sustainable Jersey certification at the NJ League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City on Tuesday, November 19th.  Representing the town are Mayor Bert Steinmann, and Council Members Jennifer Keyes-Maloney and Kevin Baxter as well as Green Team Members Peter J. Boughton (2013 Chair), John Hoegl, Mark Wetherbee, and Joanne Mullowney (Communications/IT Officer).

bronze award