Friends EBEC in the News
East Brunswick Library offers free seeds, encouraging more plants
CentralJersey.com: June 5, 2018
In an effort to motivate residents to develop their “green thumbs,” the East Brunswick Public Library has launched EB Grow.
CentralJersey.com: June 5, 2018
In an effort to motivate residents to develop their “green thumbs,” the East Brunswick Public Library has launched EB Grow.
Fall Freecycling Day is Saturday, Oct. 7 At Crystal Springs Family Waterpark
Tap into East Brunswick: September 25, 2017
Moving? Redecorating? Doing fall cleaning? East Brunswick’s Freecycling Day is a great way to unload useable, unwanted household items in an environmentally friendly way. Maybe you’ll even find something you can use.
Tap into East Brunswick: September 25, 2017
Moving? Redecorating? Doing fall cleaning? East Brunswick’s Freecycling Day is a great way to unload useable, unwanted household items in an environmentally friendly way. Maybe you’ll even find something you can use.
‘Discover Natural NJ: From High Point to Cape May’ With Jim Peck, Sept. 19 at the East Brunswick Library
Tap into East Brunswick: August 25, 2017
Nature writer and naturalist Jim Peck will show his photos and discuss beautiful and little known natural areas across New Jersey that are ideal for exploring or hiking at the next Option Green program at the East Brunswick Public Library, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Tap into East Brunswick: August 25, 2017
Nature writer and naturalist Jim Peck will show his photos and discuss beautiful and little known natural areas across New Jersey that are ideal for exploring or hiking at the next Option Green program at the East Brunswick Public Library, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19.
State Climatologist David Robinson to Discuss New Jersey’s Changing Climate at the East Brunswick Public Library May 24
Tap into New Brunswick: May 4, 2017
New Jersey State Climatologist and Rutgers Geography Professor David Robinson will discuss what’s happening to New Jersey’s climate in an era of heightened interest in climate change, its causes and impacts on Wednesday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at the East Brunswick Public Library.
Tap into New Brunswick: May 4, 2017
New Jersey State Climatologist and Rutgers Geography Professor David Robinson will discuss what’s happening to New Jersey’s climate in an era of heightened interest in climate change, its causes and impacts on Wednesday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at the East Brunswick Public Library.
Middlesex County preserves amphibian habitats, vernal pools
My Central Jersey: March 21, 2017
A long-standing effort to preserve critical amphibian habitats and vernal pools along the East Brunswick-South Brunswick border has finally been completed with the acquisition of a 76-acre piece of open space land along the Ireland Brook, according to a statement from the county.
My Central Jersey: March 21, 2017
A long-standing effort to preserve critical amphibian habitats and vernal pools along the East Brunswick-South Brunswick border has finally been completed with the acquisition of a 76-acre piece of open space land along the Ireland Brook, according to a statement from the county.
Police close road, giving salamanders safe passage to migrate
centraljersey.com: March 14, 2017
“A hop, a skip and a jump” is what many local amphibians were doing as they journeyed undisturbed across Beekman Road to begin mating season on March 8.
centraljersey.com: March 14, 2017
“A hop, a skip and a jump” is what many local amphibians were doing as they journeyed undisturbed across Beekman Road to begin mating season on March 8.
Talks on Climate Change in NJ, Salamanders and Hydroculture Slated In ‘Option Green’ Series Presented by Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission
Tap into Plainfield: February 18, 2017
Why did the salamander cross the road? How much is New Jersey’s climate changing? How do you grow plants without soil?
Tap into Plainfield: February 18, 2017
Why did the salamander cross the road? How much is New Jersey’s climate changing? How do you grow plants without soil?
The 17 places in N.J. you need to visit in 2017
nj.com: January 26, 2017
Butterfly Park, East Brunswick: Butterflies are always free at this little-known park, the first municipal park in the state, and probably the country, devoted to butterflies.
nj.com: January 26, 2017
Butterfly Park, East Brunswick: Butterflies are always free at this little-known park, the first municipal park in the state, and probably the country, devoted to butterflies.
Grow Your Own Produce at the East Brunswick Community Garden
Tap into East Brunswick: January 18, 2017
Aspiring gardeners who lack the space, proper sunlight or soil to grow produce and flowers at home can rent a plot at the East Brunswick Community Garden for the 2017 growing season.
Tap into East Brunswick: January 18, 2017
Aspiring gardeners who lack the space, proper sunlight or soil to grow produce and flowers at home can rent a plot at the East Brunswick Community Garden for the 2017 growing season.
Fall Freecycling Day is Saturday, Oct. 8 At Crystal Springs Aquatic Center, East Brunswick
Tap into Milltown/Spotswood: September 20, 2016
Fall Freecycling Day is slated for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, at Crystal Springs Aquatic Center on Dunham’s Corner Road, offering area residents an environmentally friendly way to discard serviceable household items and also scout for “finds” they can use.
Tap into Milltown/Spotswood: September 20, 2016
Fall Freecycling Day is slated for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, at Crystal Springs Aquatic Center on Dunham’s Corner Road, offering area residents an environmentally friendly way to discard serviceable household items and also scout for “finds” they can use.
East Brunswick, N.J.: Community Gardens, Parks and Highways
The New York Times: May 13, 2015
Despite the cool spring weather, Elora Gupta and her family were trying to get a jump on preparing their plot in East Brunswick’s community garden on a recent Sunday afternoon. While Ms. Gupta’s husband, Samir, leveled the soil, she sorted through the cucumber, tomato and squash seedlings and their son, Shayan, 15, unspooled the community hose.
The New York Times: May 13, 2015
Despite the cool spring weather, Elora Gupta and her family were trying to get a jump on preparing their plot in East Brunswick’s community garden on a recent Sunday afternoon. While Ms. Gupta’s husband, Samir, leveled the soil, she sorted through the cucumber, tomato and squash seedlings and their son, Shayan, 15, unspooled the community hose.
Road Closed: Salamander Crossing
Conserve Wildlife Blog: March 20, 2015
On the night of March 14, Conserve Wildlife Foundation Communications Coordinator Lindsay McNamara attended the first closure of Beekman Road this season. Beekman Road, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, is closed to traffic about two or three nights for six to twelve hours each spring by Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission (Friends of EBEC). Friends of EBEC organizes these road closures to maintain local biodiversity.
Conserve Wildlife Blog: March 20, 2015
On the night of March 14, Conserve Wildlife Foundation Communications Coordinator Lindsay McNamara attended the first closure of Beekman Road this season. Beekman Road, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, is closed to traffic about two or three nights for six to twelve hours each spring by Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission (Friends of EBEC). Friends of EBEC organizes these road closures to maintain local biodiversity.
Trade Castoffs for 'Finds' at Freecycling Day, Oct. 25
Tap into East Brunswick: October 6, 2015
The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission will partner with the East Brunswick campus of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School to offer its popular Freecycling Day on the campus at 112 Rues Lane on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Tap into East Brunswick: October 6, 2015
The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission will partner with the East Brunswick campus of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School to offer its popular Freecycling Day on the campus at 112 Rues Lane on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Rutgers Environmental Sciences Students Volunteer at Local "Freecycle" Event
Rutgers Newsroom: November 12, 2014
Freecycling is a grassroots effort by people who are giving and getting used items for free and keeping usable stuff out of local landfills. The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission (Friends EBEC), a nonprofit citizens group dedicated to local environmental education and conservation, has sponsored several Freecycling events for the past few years, with the most recent event on October 26 in the parking lot of Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center in East Brunswick, NJ.
Rutgers Newsroom: November 12, 2014
Freecycling is a grassroots effort by people who are giving and getting used items for free and keeping usable stuff out of local landfills. The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission (Friends EBEC), a nonprofit citizens group dedicated to local environmental education and conservation, has sponsored several Freecycling events for the past few years, with the most recent event on October 26 in the parking lot of Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center in East Brunswick, NJ.
This Week in East Brunswick November 7th 2013
EBTV: November 8, 2013
Video from 2013 fall Freecycle event (stars at 5:03).
EBTV: November 8, 2013
Video from 2013 fall Freecycle event (stars at 5:03).
A rite of spring, salamanders cross the road en masse to find a mate
nj.com: March 17, 2013
It's just after sunset — the sky is a darkening blue. The woods are quiet with only the sounds of crickets chirping to disturb the dusk. It's warm and wet.
nj.com: March 17, 2013
It's just after sunset — the sky is a darkening blue. The woods are quiet with only the sounds of crickets chirping to disturb the dusk. It's warm and wet.
Road in East Brunswick, N.J. To Close For Salamander Crossing
CBS New York: February 27, 2013
Motorists More Than Happy To Oblige Spotted Amphibians During Migration
CBS New York: February 27, 2013
Motorists More Than Happy To Oblige Spotted Amphibians During Migration
Freecycle a Huge Success
East Brunswick Patch: October 25, 2011
Ultimate recycling event brought more than 700 people.
East Brunswick Patch: October 25, 2011
Ultimate recycling event brought more than 700 people.
