Greater Newark Conservancy

🍐🌿 Resource Mondays Are Here! 🌿🍐

Starting today, join us at Resource Mondays—a weekly community market bringing fresh, local produce and valuable resources right to Newark! 🍠

Each week, you’ll find not only seasonal fruits and vegetables, but also local organizations sharing information about programs and services available throughout the city. 💚

⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🗓️ Mondays, June 1st – October 26th
📍 140 Bergen St, Newark, NJ (University Hospital)

🥕 Fresh, locally grown produce
🤝 Community resources & information
🍎 Supporting access to healthy food

We proudly accept WIC/SFMNP, SNAP/EBT, and participate in the Double Good Food Bucks program—helping your dollars go even further when shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables! 🙌

📲 Stop by, shop fresh, and connect with your community—we hope to see you there! 🌿💚

https://greaternewark.org/

🥭🍦 Family Fun in the Kitchen: Frozen Mango Ice Cream 🍦🥭

Cool off this June with a sweet and refreshing family cooking experience! Join us for a hands-on session where we’ll make frozen mango ice cream—a simple, delicious treat perfect for warmer days. 🌞🌿

📅 Saturday, June 20th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This interactive class is perfect for kids and adults alike, offering a fun way to explore healthy ingredients while building confidence in the kitchen.

🥭 Learn how to make a refreshing, fruit-based dessert
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy quality time cooking together
🍦 Discover easy, wholesome recipes you can recreate at home

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home cook, this class is a fun and tasty way to spend your day! 🌱

📲 Visit our website to reserve your spot today! 🥭🍦

https://greaternewark.org/event/family-fun-in-the-kitchen-frozen-mango-ice-cream/

☀️🛍 Maker’s Market is Back! 🛍☀️

Join us for the 3rd Annual Maker’s Market in collaboration with Makerhoods!🌿

We’re excited to bring you Mega Markets every last Sunday of the month from May through October—a vibrant community event filled with local flavor, creativity, and fun for all ages. 🎶🍎

📅 Last Sunday of every month (May–October)
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🌿 Shop local vendors
🎶 Enjoy great music
🍎 Explore fresh goods & handmade items
🎉 Fun activities for the whole family

Come out, support local makers, and spend your Sunday with us—we can’t wait to see you there! ☀️💚

https://greaternewark.org/

🔬 Plot It Fresh Workshop: Soil Testing for Plots & Gardens 🌱

Do you know what’s in your soil? 🌿
Curious how soil health impacts what you grow—and what you eat?

Join us for an interactive workshop with Rutgers Newark NewGEO and dive into the science behind your soil! 🌎

🧪 Learn the basics of soil testing
🌱 Understand how soil impacts plant health & food systems
🔍 Conduct an on-site soil analysis using specialized tools
🪴 Bring your own soil sample and discover what’s beneath the surface

Led by Rutgers grad students Katherine, Suah, and Olu, this session combines hands-on learning with meaningful conversation around soil, sustainability, and growing practices. 🌿

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 32 Prince St, Newark, NJ

🌱 Plot It Fresh Workshops are open to the public!

📲 Click the link to sign up today!

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🥕🌿 Farmer’s Market Season Is Here! 🌿🥕

Fresh, local, and right in your community—the 2026 Farmer’s Market season is officially underway! 🌞

From May through October, we’re bringing multiple markets across Newark to make it easier than ever to access fresh, healthy produce while supporting local growers. 🍅

🥦 Fresh, seasonal fruits & vegetables
🌽 Locally grown and community-focused
🍠 Markets hosted at various locations throughout Newark

📅 Running May – October

Whether you’re stocking up for the week or just stopping by, our markets are here to nourish and connect the community. 💚

📲 Check out our website to view the full event calendar with dates and locations—we hope to see you there! 🌿🥕

https://greaternewark.org/our-events/

What an unforgettable night celebrating community, impact, and everything we’re building—together. 💚

We gathered with Newark’s leaders, partners, and supporters for Newark’s Night to Celebrate—honoring the work, the people, and the progress shaping a healthier, more vibrant city. 🌿

✨ A night filled with connection and purpose
🌱 A celebration of the programs transforming Newark
🥂 A community coming together to support what’s next

Throughout the evening, one message stood out: if you want to go far, go together. And because of this community—our residents, partners, and supporters—we have gone far… but there is still so much more to do. 💚

Through our many partnerships, we’re continuing to work toward a shared vision—making Newark not just one of the greatest cities in New Jersey, but the greenest. 🌳

We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together this past year—and even more excited for what’s ahead. 🌱

🌿 If you’d still like to be part of the impact, you can always support our work through the link in our bio.

💚 Here’s to continuing the work—together.

🌱📚 So You Want to Start a School Garden? 📚🌱

Thinking about bringing a school garden to life? Join us for an engaging and informative workshop designed to help you turn your vision into a thriving, educational space! 🌿

📅 Wednesday, May 20th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

In this session, we’ll walk you through everything you need to get started—from planning and designing your garden to building essential gardening skills and managing your outdoor classroom with confidence. 🌼

🌿 Learn how to plan & design a successful school garden
🧑‍🌾 Build foundational gardening knowledge
🏫 Discover tips for outdoor classroom management
🎯 Connect your garden to your educational goals

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your current program, this workshop will give you the tools and inspiration you need to succeed! 🌱

📲 Visit our website to reserve your spot today! 🌿📚

https://greaternewark.org/event/so-you-want-to-start-a-school-garden/