Berkeley Heights NJ Environmental Commission

05/04/2026

How to stop mosquitoes:

Natural mosquito control: The Mosquito Bucket Challenge is a safe, affordable way to control mosquitoes without harming kids, pets, or pollinators.

04/20/2026

Help Make Berkeley Heights More Beautiful: Plant a Tree

Celebrate Earth Day with the Environmental Commission by planting a tree! We are offering free tree seedlings THIS Saturday, April 25, 12:30pm to 2pm, at the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex parking lot. Please stop by!

This year we are offering three saplings native to New Jersey. More information about them can be found on our page.
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
- Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

The saplings are free, but you must sign up in advance. Directions for planting will be included. The Environmental Commission will contact you with distribution details. Berkeley Heights residents only, please.

https://berkeleyheights.gov/1433/Free-Tree-Seedlings

04/09/2026

Help Make Berkeley Heights More Beautiful: Plant a Tree

On Saturday, April 25, the Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission is again distributing free saplings to Berkeley Heights residents.

This year we are offering two saplings native to New Jersey. Sign up here:

On Saturday, April 25, the Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission is again distributing free saplings to Berkeley Heights residents.

03/19/2026

Why plant native to rebuild the ecosystems that support all life, and restore the vital connections between plants and animals for a healthier, thriving planet.

This limited release is for individual use only. If you are interested in hosting a community screening, learn more below.

12/04/2025

Environmental Commission to give away free native plant seeds at Winter Walk

Berkeley Heights residents, you are invited to visit the Environmental Commission table at the Winter Walk on December 6, where you can receive free native plant seeds, commit to making sustainable choices by signing the BH Green Challenge pledge, and sign up for a tree in the right of way in front of your house!

The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission was established to protect, develop or use natural resources, including water resources within the Township. The Environmental Commission is an advisory group of volunteers with the responsibility to recommend plans and programs to the Planning Board for the development and use of open lands and wetlands. The members receive free training in environmental matters.

11/03/2025

How Berkeley Heights Residents Can Help Make the Community More Sustainable

The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission is asking residents to show how they are making the township more sustainable by taking the Berkeley Heights Green Challenge Pledge. “Sustainability is all about doing things to make the world better for future generations,” said Commission Chair Richard Leister.

The Green Challenge consists of ten simple actions that will help with flooding, energy efficiency, saving money, waste, and air pollution. You don’t have to pledge to every action, but we are counting on you to follow through with pledges you do make!

You can find the pledge here: https://forms.gle/VjKxb1k9wumGGepw7

The goal is for at least 2.5% of the residents to pledge that they will complete these actions.
“Maybe you already do many of these actions,” said Mr. Leister. “ If you do, then let us know by taking the Green Challenge pledge. If you don’t, maybe you can do them.”

If you have any questions or need help, please email [email protected].

The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission is challenging residents to participate in a community effort towards sustainability. You can help by filling out this pledge. We will track and share the results. Our goal is a participation rate of at least 2.5 percent of the town.

10/14/2025

10/04/2025

It’s Always a Good Time to Protect Our Waterways 🍂


🍂 Fall is here — and it’s the perfect time to clean your drain!

As leaves start to fall and autumn rains pick up, storm drains can quickly become clogged with debris. Taking a few minutes to clear your adopted drain helps prevent street flooding and keeps pollution out of our lakes, rivers, and streams.

Last week was Stormwater Awareness Week — a great reminder that small actions, like cleaning a drain, have a big impact on water quality in our communities. Even though the official week has passed, at Adopt-a-Drain, we know it’s always the right time to take care of stormwater and protect our local waterways.

Whether you’ve just adopted your first drain or you’ve been caring for one for years, your efforts are part of something bigger. Together, Adopt-a-Drain participants are approaching an amazing milestone...

09/20/2025

The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission (“EC” or “Commission”) is happy to learn that the township has decided not to install an artificial turf (AT) sports field at Lower Columbia Park. After reviewing considerable scientific and professional literature on the health and environmental...