New Milford Environmental Commission

03/26/2026

“We abuse land because we see it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.”
Conservationist Aldo Leopold

Join the EEC for the Keep America Beautiful Cleanup.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9 am at the New Milford Borough Hall Gazebo

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“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” -- Elizabeth Andrew, American Author

New Milford’s observance of “America 250” shifts into high gear on Saturday, April 18. The day starts at 9 a.m. with the “Greatest American Cleanup” at the Kennedy Field Complex. At 11 a.m. the “Liberty Tree” will be planted at Borough Hall.

By participating in these activities, New Milford residents will join other communities in a countywide “Week of Service” from April 18 to 26. Bergen County is organizing this effort, which is part of the national “United We Serve” program, to encourage greater civic engagement while helping residents deepen their appreciation for local history. For more information about volunteer opportunities, visit:

https://www.unitedweservebergen.org

03/26/2026

Save the Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
8:30 am meet at the Borough Hall Gazebo. The EEC is leading the Greatest American Cleanup before the Liberty Tree Planting.

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” -- Elizabeth Andrew, American Author

New Milford’s observance of “America 250” shifts into high gear on Saturday, April 18. The day starts at 9 a.m. with the “Greatest American Cleanup” at the Kennedy Field Complex. At 11 a.m. the “Liberty Tree” will be planted at Borough Hall.

By participating in these activities, New Milford residents will join other communities in a countywide “Week of Service” from April 18 to 26. Bergen County is organizing this effort, which is part of the national “United We Serve” program, to encourage greater civic engagement while helping residents deepen their appreciation for local history. For more information about volunteer opportunities, visit:

https://www.unitedweservebergen.org

10/04/2025

Clean community day is today, behind Boro Hall, beginning at nine! Come on down, and help clean up your world!

09/29/2025

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4th the annual Clean Communities Day. New Milford EEC and volunteers clean and beautify the parks.
New addition this year; trail maintenance at the New Milford Woods.
Meet at New Milford DPW at 9 am for Volunteer Orientation. Grilled Hot Dogs will be served 11 am for all volunteers.

09/27/2025

The library plant sale is booming, come check it out.

09/27/2025

Plant sale at the library. Come check it out.

08/07/2025

If you missed us at National Night Out, here is a link to our Energy survey. We'd like your input on how to most efficiently use energy and our fiscal resources going forward. Accepting responses until August 31. Thank you!

The New Milford Environmental and Energy Commission is preparing a Community Energy Use Plan with the goal of reducing the amount of energy used by the Borough and shift towards greener energy sources, which will reduce costs and have a positive impact on the planet. We would like to hear your opini...

05/18/2025

Hello Gardeners! The NM Garden group will be meeting this Wednesday, 5/21, at 6:30, NM Library. Bring your questions, ideas and maybe a plant to swap!

05/16/2025

Recently, the New Milford Environmental Commission teamed with the New Milford High School Environmental Club to host Scout Troop 78 for an evening of learning about our environment. It was a wonderful evening of education and fun.

05/16/2025

The importance of trees!

10/05/2024

Thank you to all who came out and made Clean Community Day such a great success. You are amazing!