GREEN FAIR April 30, 2022
A Special THANK YOU to each of the 115 individuals representing the State of NJ, Warren County Departments, several municipalities, Churches, Organizations, Businesses, Schools and Individuals, who came together on Saturday, April 30, 2022 to create an event that sparked novel collaborations and inspired interest and initiative in environmentally-friendly pursuits.
The 2022 “Go Green With Hope” GREEN FAIR is Still Available Online!
Click on the Exhibitor entry below to go directly to that Exhibitor's information, or simply scroll down to view all the activities
New information coming in daily. Stop by often!
Raffle Prizes
Prize #1 Winner = P.S. of Hope
Prize #2 Winner = S.H. of Columbia
Prize #3 Winner = P.D. of Blairstown
FREE Tree Seedlings Program for NJ Residents from the NJ Forestry Service
All 525 Tree Seedlings have been claimed!
Did You Pick Up Any Free Tree Seedlings at Past Green Fairs?
If you are one of the recipients who have planted and watched your free seedlings begin to take root and flourish, could you please email a photo, telling us the township in which that tree resides? We need to send photos of successful plantings back to the Forestry Service so they may qualify the effectiveness of their free seedling distribution.
Photos can be sent to: green.hopenj@gmail.com
Project Medicine Drop— Warren County Sheriff's Office
Warren County Sheriff's Officer was on Hand to...
Collect prescription medications at the Green Fair with their Drop Box to securely receive pills and capsules.
For more info, contact the Warren County Sheriff's Office
Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary
The wonderful critters above were Green Fair Ambassadors in the past.
Saving Wild Life—Preserving the Environment—Enriching Lives
A 120-acre preserved farm located in Warren County, New Jersey, is a wildlife rehabilitation center that provides vital care and treatment to sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.
52 County Road 661, Newton, NJ 07860 (open map)
Phone: 973-800-2420
7 Artisan Street
Reducing Waste By Design!
“It is our passion, our goal, to bring easy to maintain quality products that are sustainable, reusable, recyclable and yet unique to your individual style”
7 Hickories Farm, Inc
Located in Hope, 7 Hickories Farm is a non-profit horse rescue dedicated to helping find homes for those horses whose owners have suffered a life changing situation, like an illness, injury or death in the family. Visit our Facebook page to see our upcoming events
Hope Agricultural Advisory Board
In furtherance of its efforts to preserve farmland throughout the Township, the Hope Ag Advisory Board interacts with the Hope Township Committee, the Hope Township Planning Board, the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) and the Warren County Department of Land Preservation. To date, almost 1,500 acres of farmland has been preserved in Hope Township.
The Hope Ag Advisory Board is charged with promoting Hope Township's Farmland Preservation Program. The Board conducts annual outreach regarding the benefits of preserving Hope's farmland through The Land Conservancy of New Jersey.
For more information and to join:
Bridge of Faith is a project of three churches to help support schools and orphanages in Awka, Nigeria, and also homeless people in New Jersey. We raise funds by selling Fair Trade crafts and ‘green’ products. At the Green Fair, we featured products that replace the use of paper and plastic as well as items made with recycled and upcycled materials, including jewelry, purses, and paper made from elephant dung. You can also find our products in The Art of Fair Trade exhibit at the 5 East Art Gallery at Kathy’s Kove and Kafé, 5 East Washington Ave. in Washington. Learn more about what we do at www.BridgeofFaithAwka. Or contact us at BridgeofFaith@comcast.net or 908-750-4727.
Check out our webpage:
https://www.cfsd-savewarrencounty.org
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2612755665463952/
Composting "BLACK GOLD" with the Allamuchy Township Green Team
Allamuchy Township's “Black Gold” Table at the Green Fair inspired composting
This countertop composter and the "Let It Rot!" book on composting was raffled off
rutgershomecompost.pdf"BLACK GOLD" for your Garden!
Click on "Composting 101" left to view a video made especially for you!
Compost Recipes single.pdfView and download Sample Compost Recipes
A backyard composter is one of the prizes that was won at the Green Fair. Every Green Fair adult attendee received a free raffle ticket.
Creative Team
The Hope Creative Team brought their Creative Assets inventory list & sign up, Moravian Christmas 2022 promotional materials & slideshow, Hope walking tour brochures, Hope Historic District resident information brochure. For more info click below
Electronics Recycling: Abiities of Northwest Jersey–Sustainabilities
Electronics Recycling: PCFAWC—Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren County
The Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren County (PCFAWC) was created by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders in the early 1980’s to assume the responsibility of solid waste management within Warren County.
The PCFAWC owns and operates the District Landfill and is responsible for implementing the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan. In addition to solid waste management, the recycling center located at the landfill’s convenience center is essential to ensure responsible solid waste management within Warren County.
Checking the website and/or calling the office may be advisable before making a trip there.
500 Mt. Pisgah Ave., Oxford, NJ 07863
Phone: 908-453-2174
Electronics recyclables are accepted Mon/Wed/Fri from 8am-12pm (see flyer for details).
Fishing: "Keeping It Reel" with the Belvidere EC
Learn about the special "Keeping It Reel" Program, run by the Belvidere Environmental Commission and sponsored by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife's "Hooked on Fishing – Not Drugs" program.
Flag Drop-Off
The Green Team collected worn US Flags during the Green Fair. All donations were dropped off to be respectfully retired by the local American Legion
Genesis Farm
Peter and Betsy Peterson represented Genesis Farm and presented their own solar experience as a way to assist neighbors contemplating their own move to solar.
For more information about Genesis Farm, click below
Gnome Hollow Farm
Look for Jenny Shotwell
Hope Historic Preservation Commission
For more Information click below
Hope Historical Society
For more Information click below
Hope Wellness
Household Hazardous Waste Collection: PCFAWC—Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren County, Warren County Residents Only
Next: Fall 2022
Kaleidoscope Enrichment, LLC
Fun DIY projects that will inspire young makers to explore, create, and share!
See science in a whole new way!
Kaleidoscope Enrichment LLC offers science, technology, engineering and makerspace programs for schools, clubs, homeschoolers, libraries and more. Our book, The Big Book of Maker Camp Projects, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, or at local events.
Sandy Roberts, S.T.R.E.A.M. Educator, DIY Maker, Author of "The Big Book of Make Camp Projects"
Address: PO Box 562, Blairstown, NJ 07825
Phone: 908-362-1214 • Email: sandy@enrichscience.com
Special Offer—FREE TUTORIAL!
Make an Upcycled Hydroponics Planter:
We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.
The League of Women Voters of Warren and West Morris Counties is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.
Stop by to learn more about the upcoming NJ Primary, new legislative maps, register to vote, and learn how to get involved in your community.
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For Nearly 10 Years the Moravian Grange #187 has distributed Wildflower Seeds to Green Fair Attendees
Lots of fun enviro aware items to give away, with information about how to stay involved with NPCA and we are bringing our water table to hold interactive demonstrations on how our river becomes polluted by water run off from various sources such as factories/warehouses, farming, paved roads, construction, etc. Kids get to sprinkle powdered food on the table and then they get to spray it with water representing rainfall and see how it all ends up in the river.
Our Mission is to protect, enhance and promote the vital water and other natural & cultural resources of the New Jersey Highlands
The Electric Vehicle team at DEP joined “Go Green with Hope” to chat about the benefits of EVs, provided our signature DriveGreen goodies, and answered all your EV questions!
Now is a great time to think about switching to an electric vehicle. With more than 100 models on the market from every major automaker, almost 2.5 million Americans are driving electric. There’s an EV for everyone: SUVs, crossovers, sportscars, sedans, luxury cars, minivans… and electric pickup trucks are coming soon! You can get a fully electric car that runs on 100% electricity, or a plug-in hybrid that runs on electricity and switches over to gasoline when the battery is low.
Whether you care about performance, affordability, convenience, clean air or the climate, an electric car may be just what you’re looking for.
• Learn about all the incentives available for driving electric: https://nj.gov/dep/drivegreen/dg-electric-vehicles-affordability.html
• Follow DEP’s Bureau of Mobile Sources on Instagram for EV updates and more: https://www.instagram.com/drivecleannj/
Seed bombs were brought by these students
Renaee Smith is an international award winning, accomplished author who has published several books. Her books deal with social and environmental issues in a way that children can understand.
To learn more about Ms. Smith and her other books: https://www.renaeesmith.com/
The Great Compost Heap – it encourages children and adults to reduce, reuse and recycle by composting. It shows them how they can use composting to create a cleaner environment and therefore take care of the earth.
Freddie’s Good Deed – Freddie’s parents always told him about the value of helping others. One snowy day, his neighbor needs his help, so he follows his heart and saves the day.
Dorianne the Baker - Dorianne loved to help in the kitchen, especially when her mother was baking cookies. She never thought she would be able to make money from baking cookies at such a young age. One day she was asked to bake cookies for her class. Find out how Dorianne accomplished this task.
Freddie Goes to the Beach - Freddie's parents plan a day at the beach for Freddie and his cousins. The beach is one of Freddie's favorite places to go in the summer. See what adventures Freddie and his cousins have on their first beach day of the summer.
Freddie’s First Race - We meet Freddie, the lovable nine year old who tries out for the local track club for the first time and runs his first race. He learns that with hard work and determination you can realize your dreams.
Who Turned the Lights Out? - A book that sheds light on the plight of the homeless and the near homeless. It is a non-threatening way to introduce children to this issue that is so prevalent in our society and what they can do to help.
Chris was on-hand to personally present her unique jewelry and objets d’art beautifully transformed from recycled objects
On non-Geen Fair days, you can find Repunk Junk at Hope Junction Antiques
331 High Street, Hope, NJ 07844 | 201.316.3328
Don't see what you want? Contact Chris at 908 459 4841 for a one-of-a-kind creation of your own choosing
On hand at the Green Fair with lots of information about upcoming events and useful resources, DIY upcycled birdfeeder example/ information and children planted a seed to take home
The Department of Family & Community Health Sciences, (FCHS) Rutgers Cooperative Extension, has a long history of providing community outreach to New Jersey residents to promote health and wellness. Research shows that the risk for chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer could be decreased through healthful eating and regular physical activity. We offer evidence-based educational programs with practical advice for all age groups on a variety of nutrition and health related topics.
Visit us at Family & Community Health Sciences (rutgers.edu) for all the latest on health and wellness.
The Visions newsletter is a peer-reviewed FCHS publication for consumers. It features articles on nutrition, physical activity, health, food safety, and more. Please contact us at fchs@co.warren.nj.us for a free online subscription with delivery to your email. Single, hard copies are also available.
A functional food is one that has a "potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed on a regular basis and at certain levels.” Click on the “For Consumers” tab on the FFL website (link below) to view recorded programs.
Talk to your trash and recycling experts from Sanico
We recycle blankets, sheets, mattress covers, & fabrics into knotted quilts of all sizes using an assembly line process then give them to people in need.
For more info click below
For information on Tupperware, call Ann Rogers at 908 475 5085
"own your solar, own your sustainability"
Affordable Residential Solar Installation and Service Serving Northern New Jersey
192 Main St. | Madison, NJ 07940 | 973-314-2044
For more information, click on the button below:
Always a fun project offered
Don't forget to bring a donation for St. John's Food Pantry!
For more information, click on the button below:
The Clothing Drop Bin is located behind the Episcopal Church of St. Luke and St, Mary on High Street in Hope, and is available to everyone.
For more information regarding the Episcopal Church of St. Luke and St. Mary and Haven of Hope for Children, click on the button:
How-To: T-Shirt to Tote Bag
How-To...
T-SHIRT to TOTE BAG
Step-by-step instructions to give your unwanted t-shirts a second life, helping to lessen the load going to landfills, and to replace single use plastic bags
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc. (UACNJ)
Photo credit: Gregg Waldron (Pleiades star cluster)
Photo credit: Jeff Williams (star trails at Jenny Jump)
2019 UACNJ Brochure.pdfFree astronomy programs in Hope
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc. (UACNJ) operates the Jenny Jump Observatory and Education Center in Jenny Jump State Forest; For GPS, enter 333 State Park Road Great Meadows, NJ
Reserve free tickets for Saturday nights at UACNJ Observatory in Jenny Jump State Forest. Each live program features a presentation and views from UACNJ telescopes (weather permitting).
Join the UACNJ mailing list at http://uacnj.org/mailinglist.php to receive updates about events and other news from UACNJ.
Attend our programs from home!
Check our website weekly for updates about future programs.
Photo credit: : Bojidar Marinov (Milky Way from Jenny Jump)
Did you know that we are building another observatory?
One of our volunteers, Alan Midkiff, donated a 25" telescope to United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey in 2018 and after many months of preparation, including consultations with engineers and architects, soliciting bids for the construction, and hiring a contractor, we are ready to break ground on a 16' x 16' observatory to house this JMI Newtonian reflecting telescope.
Our previous fundraising for this project more than covered these preliminary steps, but more funds are needed to see this project through to completion. A generous donor has pledged to match the next $5000 raised for the Midkiff Observatory. If we meet this goal, UACNJ will be able to cover the rest of the project with funds on hand.
You may send your donation to UACNJ at P.O. Box 150, Hope, NJ 07844 (make checks payable to UACNJ please) or donate using PayPal or a credit card at www.uacnj.org. We hope to begin construction next month, so please make your donation by April 30th to ensure that your dollars are doubled; the donor’s match ends May 1st.
All donations to UACNJ are tax deductible and all donors will receive a receipt for income tax purposes. Donors will be recognized on a plaque in the new observatory when it is complete.
Thank you for supporting UACNJ! If you have any questions about this project or United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, please write to info@uacnj.org.
Warren County Community College
In addition to Science and Environmental Studies check out all the other offerings at
Warren County Community College
Warren County Community College
Warren County Division of Aging & Disability Services
Wayne Dumont, Jr. Administration Bldg.
165 Route 519 South
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Phone: (908) 475-6591
Fax: (908) 475-6588
Warren County Division of Aging and Disability Services was represented by Michele Reid (Assistant Nutrition Coordinator) and Sharon Green (Nutrition Coordinator) who provided information on a variety of services and programs offered by the Division including; Medicare, Nutrition, Benefits and Entitlements, In-Home Care, and Volunteer Services. Reach out to the Warren County Division of Aging and Disability Services for more information.
Warren County Public Information Department — Explore Warren
Explore Warren County Tourism Partnership
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners invites you to Explore Warren County! Located in northwest New Jersey's Skylands region, Warren County offers lots of beautiful spots to explore for residents and those who plan to visit.
Please check out the events calendar at www.ExploreWarren.org and subscribe to our free e-newsletter, Warren County Wanderings, to find out about fun and interesting happenings.
Remember there are plenty of parks and open spaces in bucolic Warren County, so as long as you make sure to use the restroom before you go, follow current social distancing guidelines (maintain a space of at least six feet apart from others), and keep the kids off of play any equipment, you can still Explore Warren County!
https://warrenparks.com/ #staytogetherwhileapart #walkthetalk #alonetogether
Warren County Department of Human Services
Let us connect you to services. Please don’t hesitate to contact our staff, who are here to serve you. Your comments or questions are always welcome. Our main office number is (908) 475-6331, or email us at humanservices@co.warren.nj.us.
Visit us at 1 Shotwell Drive, Belvidere, NJ 07823
Warren County Department of Human Services Administration and Temporary Assistance & Social Services was represented by Laura Richter (Associate Director/Mental Health Administrator), Stephanie Nienstedt (County Alliance Coordinator) and Lauren Burd (Division Director, TASS) who provided information on a variety of services and programs offered by the Divisions including; Housing; Welfare, Medicaid and SNAP Benefits; Mental Health and Addiction Services, Transportation, and Youth Services. We also encouraged participation and are currently recruiting members for our many advisory committees. Reach out to the Warren County Department of Human Services for more information.
Warren County Mosquito Control Commission
The easiest way to eliminate mosquitoes is to get rid of standing water around your home.
Check your yards for anything that holds water. Dump water from containers, such as buckets, kiddie pools, and plant saucers. Drain standing water from tarps and pool covers. Recycle tires and other containers properly. Bird baths and pet dishes should be scrubbed weekly to eliminate mosquito eggs.
Defend yourself from mosquito bites by wearing repellents and securing window and door screens. Check the Centers of Disease Control website https://www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/prevent-mosquito-bites.html for information about EPA approved repellents. For more information please contact the Warren County Mosquito Control Commission at www.warrencountymosquito.org or call 908-453-3585.
Washington Borough Green Team
Well Testing
Alexis Zigarelli presented Well Testing Education and Outreach, part of a special program sponsored by Montclair State University' PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies (PSEG ISS)
To view Ms. Zigarelli's poster click below
Wise Owl Services
Help with Reading, Comprehension, Writing, and Spelling. Support of Handwriting, and Keyboarding is also available. Applicable for students aged 5-18 (K-12), our Systematic, Sequential, Explicit, and Multisensory Teaching leads to success for students who have previously struggled in academic situations.
We offer team tutoring where our tutors work with you and your child to make their remediation effective.
Lorna has created two webinars, with the final in the series on its way very soon, and provided for FREE. This series will help you as a teacher, tutor, or determined parent, to create a "Road Map for Remediation," for your struggling readers and writers.
Wise Owl Services encouraged everyone to make their own recycled gift tag. Even the ribbon used is made out of spun newspaper!
Thank you for taking interest in the 2022 Green Fair
We welcome your questions or suggestions regarding the Green Fair,