Jose German-Gomez

Nature is taking a much-needed break to get stronger and be reborn with vibrant energy and color.

Recognition is the result of years of community efforts, Northeast Earth Coalition founder says.

Bio-intensive urban farming is a comprehensive ecological approach that integrates your home and neighborhood ecosystems with the use of organic techniques.

Drop off food scraps with local organizations, spin a compost bin in your backyard or place the waste outside for a weekly pick up.

Pollinators, native species highlighted at celebration.

The act would mandate 70% of plantings on public property be native to the mid Atlantic and northeast regions.

The Montclair Township Council is considering an ordinance to encourage native plants to be planted on public property — a move intended to increase native pollinator populations, like butterflies and bees.

The Feb. 12 event’s keynote speaker is author and economist Gar Alperovitz.

For his work creating green spaces to produce organic vegetables and the creation of mini-pantries across town.

Environmentalists call for biodiversity, reductions in lawns.