Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission
Where Community Involvement and Environmentalism Intersect The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission is a New Jersey 501C3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to local environmental education and conservation.
Projects initiated by Friends EBEC have been recognized for excellence by the New Jersey Audubon Society, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Senate and General Assembly, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, United States Environmental Protection Agency, New Jersey Association of Landscape Architects, Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, the East Brunswick Department of Parks and Recreation, and Mayor and Township Council. Our projects have also received extensive coverage in local, state, national and even international media Our organization has an all-volunteer board of local residents whose diverse backgrounds and interests inspire educational and productive environmental projects in our community that everyone can participate in. Friends' events and membership are free and open to all, and volunteers are always welcome. FriendsEBEC partners with community and government organizations such as the East Brunswick Public Library and Sustainability Task Force to raise awareness about environmental issues and provide informative programs on topics of interest to township residents. Connect With Us: |
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Option Green: Learn About Native vs. Invasive Plants, Oct. 18 Dr. Hubert Ling of the Native Plant Society of NJ will discuss the threats that invasive plants pose to the ecological balance of our environment and what government and scientists are doing to curb them. He will offer tips on choosing native plants for your yard and garden. This program will begin at 7 p.m. and will be offered in person and virtually. |
Option Green: The Pinelands: A NJ Treasure, Nov 8 Naturalist Jim Peck returns for a new program on the Jersey Pinelands at 7 p.m., Nov. 8, at the East Brunswick Library. Learn about the many fascinating aspects of this natural wonderland, including carnivorous plants, the pygmy pine forest, Atlantic white cedar bogs, glass and charcoal production, orchids and more. More information coming soon. |
FALL FREECYCLING DAY CANCELED! Friends EBEC regrets to announce that Fall Freecycling Day on Oct 14 in East Brunswick is CANCELED due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts among our small volunteer group. A date for Spring Freecycling Day will be announced in the near future. In the meantime, enjoy the township-wide Yard Sale sponsored by Parks & Recreation on Sept 23 (rain date Sept 24). |
Community GardenPlots at the East Brunswick Community Garden are available to all East Brunswick residents.
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National Moth WeekNational Moth Week (NMW) celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. NMW offers everyone, everywhere a unique opportunity to become a Citizen Scientist and contribute scientific data about moths.
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FreecyclingTwice a year, EBEC hosts a recycling event where you can donate and recycle things you no longer need. The best part is, you can take away anything else someone left there, for FREE. No catch, we promise.
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Salamander migration
Butterfly park Moth Nights Farmers Markets Interactive website for members Online guide to local butterflies Raptor survey Online guide to town parks |
Lectures and presentations
Beautiful East Brunswick photo contest Worm composters to EB schools Big tree completion Elm tree at Central school Boy Scout Eagle & Girl Scout Gold Award mentoring Online guide to local backyard birds Big day birding |