Program Updates
The Nature Connection of West Milford needs the help of a professional to set up our chart of accounts, bring in monthly bank transactions and meet with leaders once monthly to categorize transactions and generate P&L statements. We can purchase Quickbooks inexpensively with our nonprofit status, and will provide our past chart of accounts to get your started.
NCWM is happy to bring Jim Segal and his knowledge and experience to the board. Jim joined the Wallisch Community Gardens this March after a time gardening at Duke Farms. His experience as a teacher, engineer, gardener and nonprofit support is as welcome as his infectious enthusiasm. Please join us in welcoming him aboard.
Nature Connection of West Milford is now officially in Guidestar and can receive donations from the public. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in our journey, as well as those of you we’re just getting to know.
We would like to thank everyone who supported us in our Gala and fundraising efforts. Although the event was postponed, we plan to hold a modified version later next month. Stay tuned to learn more!
Here’s to a vibrant, more connected community!
In an effort to create and curate hands-on and virtual opportunities to connect with nature, our monthly newsletters will share news about what's happening in West Milford and the greater New York/New Jersey Highlands, as well as events and other ways to get involved and deepen your connection with nature and with each other.
Education Days at the West Milford Library every second Thursday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. These free, interactive lectures and workshops bring together resources and experiences that support nature as a source of nourishment, medicine, entertainment and healing for our local communities.
In our first educational workshop, on Thursday, May 10th, we will share more about The Nature Connection and our role in our community. We will also be seeking input to help create programming for our first season. This input will become the basis for the online Nature Connection App providing resources, information and guidance on navigating everything “the great outdoors” right here in our local community. Let us help you and your family make connecting with nature easy. Learn more below.
our educational series events.
Introduction to The Nature Connection of West Milford
Thursday, May 10, 2023; 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
In our introductory educational series workshop, we will share who The Nature Connection of West Milford is and what we do, but we will also ask for YOUR insights on what works best to strengthen our community's connection to nature.
Tend and Learn at the Native Medicinal Garden
Sunday, May 21st 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Warwick Triangle (corner of Clinton Rd & Warwick Tpke)
Discover the healing properties of countless native species with a Master Gardener. This is a registered Project Site in Passaic County and volunteer hours can count toward your volunteer requirements. Learn more and see future gardening days here.
Workshops for community garden members:
May 30th, 6 p.m.: Dirt Matters! Growing Healthy Garden Soil
Community Garden member workshops are held at the West Milford Library
What to do this Summer in West Milford
A variety of local presenters share outdoor events and activities to enjoy in our region.
Why Eat Fresh?
This workshop has something for everyone as we discuss the importance of eating fresh to our health, our community and our environment.
Nature Experience Safety
Different presenters discuss everything from the basics to advanced safety techniques for hiking, kayaking and biking in our region.
Plants for Topical Health
In this hands-on workshop, we will learn about topical healing while making a salve or balm together.
Your Yard as a Pollinator Garden
Learn about the different plants that will help make your yard a pollinator garden.
November: GMO’s OMG
What are GMO's and how do they affect our health?
December: Winter in West Milford
Want to get outdoors this winter? A variety of local presenters will share the different nature-connected events and activities happening in our region this winter so you can combat cabin fever and stay connected.
Although the day started out chilly, we thoroughly enjoyed spending time meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends at The New Weis Center's Earth Day celebration. The schedule of guided walks throughout the day was a special treat, and thanks to our seed sale, we raised money to support continued work in the Native and Medicinal Plant Garden. As an added bonus, the sun came out around lunchtime and made for a pleasant afternoon at Weis.
Wendy and Luke at the Nature Connection table during the New Weiss Center’s Earth Day celebration
The market team is working diligently behind the scenes to finalize our upcoming season’s lineup of vendors and musicians. Interested in being a vendor? We still have limited availability for vendor space on a regular or alternating schedule. We are also always excited to connect with new musical talent. Anyone interested in playing the market, please contact me! We look forward to sharing additional details about the upcoming season as we get closer to opening day.
