2023 “Go Green with Hope”
Green Fair, Craft Market and Town-wide Yard Sale!!!
Thank you to everyone who participated in 2023!
A Special THANK YOU to each of the 150 individuals representing the State of NJ, Warren County Departments, several municipalities, Churches, Organizations, Businesses, Schools and Individuals, who came together on April 29, 2023 to create an event that sparked novel collaborations, inspired interest and initiative in environmentally-friendly pursuits, and was enjoyable for everyone.
We Celebrated our 11th Anniversary with new activities and past favorites in 2023!
Below are a few of our 2023 Partners
Hope Township-Wide Yard Sale!
Hope Township Residents who wish to have their own yard sale on April 29 can opt to be part of Green Fair festivities and have their location listed and advertised
Download and fill out the Yard Sale Application and drop it off at the Hope Township Municipal Building, 407 Route 611 before April 17 to be included in the list.
YardSale Form for GF 2024.pdf
We will be using a google map to guide shoppers to your location
Craft Market at the Community Center
Enjoy walking Walnut and Cedar Streets by the Community Center and come in to meet our crafters and shop their products
All Craft Market Attendees will be entered into a free drawing
Find the specially painted rocks hidden around town!
Maiden Hope: Pine Gnomes and Upcycled Pillows
Repunk Junk: Jewelry, garden and Windchimes
Renate's Tote bags, Apron's and Doll Clothes
Renie's Treasures: Upcycled Fabrics
Rose Cottage: Raggedy Annes and Sock Monkeys
Unthinkable Jewelry: Upcycled Jewelry
Crafter Samples Pictured Below
Raffle Prizes
Congratulations to all of our 2023 winners: P.L., Hope; M.K., Hope; A.D., Bangor; #B.B., Hamilton; G.B. Knowlton; M.H., Blairstown; T.A. White; M.S., Columbia;
Head out into nature and bring along all the supplies you need in this Mac Sports Inc. 300lb capacity, 37”L x 20”W x 31”H Easy Folding Wagon
Enjoy the outdoors with this nifty Freestyle Rocker by GCI Outdoor, able to support up to 300 lbs and easy folding
"Welcome Home" Collectors Basket
This birdhouse was constructed from repurposed wood from wine crates. It is perfect for wrens or sparrows and features a clean-out panel.
Made and donated to the Hope Green Fair by Mike Petrozziello
$50 Gift Certificate to Mt. Airy
$25 Gift Certificate to Dunkin Donuts
FREE Tree Seedlings Program for NJ Residents from the NJ Forestry Service
We Applied for Tree Seedlings, and are awaiting their response.
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 will be 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
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
Agricultural Advisory Board, Hope
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.
Award-winning honey will be available for sale!
"Bee to the Honey" has been #1 in New Jersey for Dark Honey 4 years in a row, and their Creamed Honey has also garnered awards.
The Belvidere Lions are back this year with their special Vision Screening camera
For more information and to join:
Come and meet the great people in the Blairstown Enhancement and discover all the opportunities they are offering
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
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
Composter Sample
Creative Team
The Hope Creative Team brings their Creative Assets inventory list & sign up, Moravian Christmas 2023 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).
Father John's Animal House
"Our primary purpose is to find homes for otherwise homeless animals. While in our care they will benefit from love, companionship, shelter, food, socialization, and medical care until permanent, loving homes can be found."
Feel free to check out their wish list and bring donated items to the Green Fair when you visit!
Father Johns Donation Wish List.pdfFlag Drop-Off
The Green Team will be collecting worn US Flags during the Green Fair. All donations will be dropped off to be respectfully retired by the local American Legion
Genesis Farm
Genesis Farm will have a display at the Green Fair and they will also be hosting an open house at their location.
Hope Historic Preservation Commission
For more Information click below
Hope Historical Society
For more Information click below
Hope Voluteer Fire Department 38 Auxiliary
Clothing Drive at the Firehouse!!!
The following items will be accepted:
Clothing
shoes
sneakers
belts
purses
blankets
sheets
drapes
pillowcases
stuffed animals
Hope Wellness
Household Hazardous Waste Collection: PCFAWC—Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren County, Warren County Residents Only
Next: Fall 2023
Jersey Tomato Chick
I rigorously select and test tomatoes based on a single criterion: flavor.
Popular and exotic, 100-year-old heirlooms and brand new introductions by the world’s best breeders — being simply “tasty” isn’t enough, to earn a spot on my grow list they have to wow me.
Keep Calm & Plant Tomatoes!
Kaleidoscope Enrichment, LLC
https://www.facebook.com/jerseytomatochick
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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Green Mojo offers sustainable composters and rain barrels and tiers.
For Nearly 10 Years the Moravian Grange #187 has distributed Wildflower Seeds to Green Fair Attendees
Sneaker Collection!
The Moravian Grange is also collecting sneakers, used is fine, at the Hope Volunteer Fire House during the Green Fair
Our Mission is to protect, enhance and promote the vital water and other natural & cultural resources of the New Jersey Highlands
“The New Jersey Comfort Partners Program is a free program that helps income-eligible customers reduce their utility bills through implementing cost effective measures which save energy and money while improving their home's safety and comfort at no cost to them.”
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/
If you’re not ready to make the switch to an EV but still want to make a positive impact on your local air quality while driving a gasoline car… then come say hi to our “WaitClean” staff! Our WaitClean table will be chock full of fun giveaways, educational materials, and enthusiastic DEP employees who are ready to chat about:
Clean Driving
Whether you are a business owner who wants to prevent illegal idling on your property, a school who wants to discourage unhealthy pollution around your campus, or just a local citizen looking to create change- we have all the support and expertise you are looking for.
• For more information such as ordering promotional materials or signage, head over to dep.nj.gov/stopthesoot/idling/
• Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drivecleannj/
Chris will be at the Community Center 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
Your experts from Sanico for all your trash and recycling Questions and Concerns
Come see samples of the Simple Quilts that are handmade and given away; you can bring and donate sheets, blankets and fabric for more quilts to be made; view handmade laundry bags and produce bags that will be available for sale.
For more info about Simple Quilts, 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:
See products from the farm
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
Dr. Anthony Perone,
Area Chair Sciences Dean of Enrollment Mgt. (on right)
Michael Brandolino
Adjunct Biology Faculty Environmental Studies (on left)
will be on hand to discuss life opportunities and provide educational materials and reusable bags
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.
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
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!
We will ever be grateful to the amazing Ms. Kelly Corless for bringing a special spark of wonderfulness to our Event
Saving Wild Life—Preserving the Environment—Enriching Lives
Thank you for taking interest in the “Go Green With Hope” Green Fair
We welcome your questions and suggestions regarding the Green Fair,