Bernardsville Environmental Commission

04/16/2025

04/15/2025

Help a tree, photograph a tree,(maybe) win some money!

Spring Tree Photo Contest by Madelynne Pursglove | Apr 24, 2024 | News, Sustainability Winning TREE Photo We have a winner! Thanks to everyone who submitted photos. All tree photos will be on display at National Night Out. The winning photo of the Spring Tree Photo Contest was submitted by Lynn Elia...

03/27/2025

Time to buy some flowers and help out the Great Swamp!

03/20/2025

Guess who's awake?

The Murphy Administration today urged the public to continue exercising wildfire awareness and practicing water conservation as drought conditions persist entering the spring, which is peak wildfire season in New Jersey and a time when demand for water for landscaping, gardening, and lawn care incre...

01/30/2025

Road salt. We all want clear roads after a snow or ice event. Thank you for DPW for making that happen! However, putting down just the right amount of salt to clear the roads with nothing left over is a tricky business. Excess salt eventually finds it way into our waterways and water supply with harmful effects on the plants and animals that live in those watery environments. So, what to do?

The same DPW that puts down the salt to keep us safe on the road can also pick up excess salt to protect our water ecosystems. In fact, picking up excess road salt is part of the NJDEP MS4 permit.

So, if you see significant salt still on the road a few days after a snow or ice event, simply call the DPW, tell them where the salt is and thank them for their service!

https://bernardsville.gov/departments/dpw

01/15/2025

Eagles and Osprey Delisted! A great story demonstrating the power of action to improve the environment and the life that depends on it!

NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | Murphy Administration Removes Bald Eagle And Osprey From New Jersey’s Endangered Species List | Post Description

11/19/2024

Where are those chargers in Downtown Bernardsville? They seem to be paying off in other shopping districts -

Companies see charging as a potentially profitable business in and of itself, not just as a spur for foot traffic and sales.

11/15/2024

Go take a hike!!

No, really. Go take a hike.

This Sunday, November 17 is National Take a Hike Day! A caution to be careful with anything that might start a fire - cigarette, magnifying glass, cell phone battery, etc. :-) during this very dry period but don't let that stop you from getting out there and enjoying the glorious fall weather.

National Take A Hike Day November 17 It’s time to inhale that crisp fall air! Grab your friends and family and set a course for the trail nearest you. Hiking…

04/10/2024

Quiet Landscaping

There's a great article in the Bernardsville news about the towns around us moving toward quieter (and cleaner) landscaping options. It is entitled "Shhh...Quiet landscaping is now coming". It's a great read if you are a subscriber and worth picking up a hard copy if you are not.

If you want to just get the gist, you can start with this link from Quiet Montclair. Bottom line: quieter, safer, less pollution, different mindset. Something we should consider.

Battery-electric tools are the future of the green industry. Integrating them now is an opportunity to grow your business while reducing operating costs.

04/03/2024

APRIL 8 ECLIPSE IN BERNARDSVILLE!

OK, partial eclipse but the good news is you won't have to travel hundreds or thousands of miles and no eclipse traffic.

Check out this link to see what to expect near you:

April 8 could be your best opportunity to see a total solar eclipse for decades. But if clouds fill the sky, you may miss the spectacle.

04/01/2024

Mark your calendar - Green Fair April 20th

Bernardsville’s Earth Day Green FairCelebrate Earth Day with the Bernardsville Green Team and Environmental Commission on Saturday April 20!

Join in the celebrations during Bernardsville’s centennial year Help Make Bernardsville Green for another 100 years!
E-Waste Recycling & Free Tree Seedling Giveaway

E-Waste Recycling - April 20, 9:00-12:00 in the Bernards High School parking lot
- Sustainably dispose of computers, TVs, cellphones, radios and other electronic devices

Seedling Giveaway and Green Fair – April 20, 1:00-3:30 at the Bernardsville Train Station
- Come pick up a variety of Free tree seedlings provided by the NJ DEPo Species-related instructions will be provided

Earth Day Green Fair Explore our educational booths, engage in kid-friendly activities, and discover how you can make a positive impact on the planet, right here in our community!
- At the fair, you’ll connect with various local organizations that promote sustainability and our environment. Meet the passionate folks from the Bernardsville Garden Club, NJ Audubon, MainStreet Bernardsville and more.

Learn about recycling, composting, and being river and aquifer friendly Textile-recycling drop-off!
- Mark your calendars now! Join us in celebrating sustainability and resiliency this Earth Day and empower our community to stay green and beautiful.