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United Nations Climate Chief Says We Only Have Two Years Left to Save the Planet

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Ridgewood NJ, no need to save for retirement, the head of the United Nations climate agency has issued a stark warning, emphasizing that humanity has a narrow window of just two years to enact significant changes in its approach to emitting heat-trapping gases. This urgent call to action is compounded by the pressing need to secure the necessary financial resources to facilitate this monumental transition.

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Ridgewood Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair

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Ridgewood NJ, on April 21st, bring your whole family – and your dog – to this fun, educational event! Enjoy goat yoga, a petting zoo, a “recycling magician,” live music by Blue Plate Special, educational displays and programs, demonstrations and crafts, and more. Leashed dogs and their owners are invited to dress in costume and join the popular Daffy Dog Parade at 12:30. Event runs from  11:00 – 2:30 pm. at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square .

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11-foot Sculpture of a Massive Fish Named Finn at the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir to Highlight Conservation

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Woodcliff lake NJ, to celebrate Earth Day, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined Veolia for the unveiling of an 11-foot sculpture of a massive fish named Finn at the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir to highlight conservation efforts. Constructed from repurposed metal, Finn encourages residents to recycle and is large enough to hold more than 15 trash bags of plastic bottles.

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2023 Daffodil Festival & Earth Day Fair April 23rd 11am – 2pm – Van Neste Square

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Ridgewood NJ, the Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands and Green Ridgewood are pleased to once again host the “Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair” together on Sunday, April 23, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This fun family event takes place in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, located along East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ. The theme this year highlights the recent Master Plan and addresses areas of flood remediation, open space, and park possibilities, green building ideas, local health topics, our drinking water, trees, native plants, and new recycling concepts. It showcases the importance of sustainability and how the community should work together to promote the village becoming more sustainable and conscientious.

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Compost with a Friend on Earth Day

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Ridgewood NJ, many Ridgewood residents focused on their garden for Earth Day.  Some would be gardeners felt it was still a bit cold to plant so they focused on soil preparation and composting .

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NJ TRANSIT Introduces Bicycle, Scooter and Pedestrian Access Survey

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Ridgewood NJ, In celebration of Earth Day, NJ TRANSIT is continuing its mission to advance sustainable transportation and environmental responsibility through new and ongoing initiatives. This year, NJ TRANSIT is offering new customers an opportunity to Try TRANSIT free – and will also launch its first ever Bicycle, Scooter and Pedestrian Access Survey. The survey aims to gather information and assist NJ TRANSIT in supporting safer access to public transit for cyclists, scooter riders, and pedestrians.

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It’s Just Not the Same Old Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, old timers will remember the Ridgewood used to be a town so clean you could virtually eat off the side walk , but that was a long time ago .  Just days after Earth Day the Village if a mess .

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2022 is Invest In Our Planet.

Maybe it’s time to focus on cleaning up our own backyard ?

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Village of Ridgewood Celebrates Earth Day by Repurposing Dining Corrals

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Ridgewood NJ, Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2022 is Invest In Our Planet.

After a vigorous debate over continued us of out door dinning corals ,the Village of Ridgewood celebrated Earth Day by repurposing them using them as a wall for the Village road salt shack.

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Party for the Planet, Returns to the Bergen County Zoo Sunday April 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Paramus NJ, Party for the Planet will be returning live and in-person on  at the Bergen County Zoo . The 14th annual Party for the Planet will be on Sunday, April 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Workshops are available on the 22nd and 23rd, to celebrate Earth Day. Admission is free.

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Wild Duck Pond to Get a Facelift in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ former Mayor and Bergen County Commissioner Ramon M Hache used Earth Day to announce on Facebook that Bergen County is going to restore the Duck Pond in Ridgewood .

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Suburban Propane Partners, Marks Earth Day with National Tree Planting Initiative at 180 Customer Service Centers

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WHIPPANY NJ, Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SPH) a national distributor of propane, renewable propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as an investor in low carbon fuel alternatives is pleased to celebrate Earth Day with an initiative to plant more than 180 trees at its Customer Service Centers located around the nation, as well as at its headquarters’ location in Whippany, New Jersey.

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Americans ho-hum on Earth Day’s Impact

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Ridgewood NJ, a majority of Americans say they’ve done their share to clean up the planet, but most don’t credit Earth Day – celebrated annually on April 22 – for raising awareness of environmental issues.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 60% of American Adults have volunteered their time or donated money to help clean up the environment. That’s down from 65% in 2017, which was the highest in our survey history. Thirty-three percent (33%) have not contributed time or money to green efforts. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

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Ridgewood Blog Promotes 2021 “Night Out for Big Foot “ for Earth Day

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Reader say the Ridgewood Bog should organize a “Night Out for Big Foot “

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Ridgewood NJ, This year not to left out of the Village Earth Day festivities , the Ridgewood  blog will promote a “Night Out for Big Foot “ on April 22nd .

It’s about where the journey takes you, too — even if you come back empty handed. “I’ve been all over the States and seen some amazing things — landscapes and sunsets and hills and mountains,” Tyler says. “Even when nothing happens, you’re still in the woods. You’re still out in it.” Tyler Bounds

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Your Backyard Isn’t Cancelled: Six Tips To Celebrate Earth Day Right At Home

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Ridgewood NJ, The 51st anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 can be a good time for everyone to take some time to get outside, even if current conditions mean a community event to celebrate isn’t available. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to honor the Earth in your own backyard.

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Annual Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair

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annual daffodil festival and earth day fair
Sun, April 22, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Memorial Park Van Neste Square, East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood

LET’S RECYCLE RIGHT….It takes a Village.

Please join us on Earth Day as we highlight ways to recycle better and increase the community commitment to a sustainable future through waste reduction, reuse, and improving the quality of our recyclables.

More information on event participation will follow on VillageofRidgewoodnj.net.