John Evangelista’s Post

Before the holidays we visited our friends again at GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC at their sustainable micro-farm for #eyconnectday. It was a brisk but beautiful day, and we had another great turnout! The mission of GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC is to improve the environmental, economic, and social conditions of the community through environmental justice practices. #ey is thrilled to continue to work with GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC and we look forward to working with them again in 2024! In addition to taking time out of their busy schedules, this awesome group of #ey volunteers were kind enough to donate over $1,100 to continue to support the GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH INC mission! Special thanks to Jackie Fitzgerald and Ilissa Webb, CPA for coordinating this great event! #sustainability #eyconnectday #betterworkingworld #ey #eyripples

Groundwork Elizabeth’s newest tree equity initiative involves planting micro-forests in climate-vulnerable neighborhoods using the Miyawaki method, which includes cultivating roughly 15 - 30 species of native trees and shrubs together in a small plot to speed up the natural selection process - so that communities can see the benefits even faster. Two micro-forests are already growing with help from the Mayor's Youth Council GWE, GW Elizabeth's Green Team, and the Housing Authority City of Elizabeth! Find out more in this project spotlight, MICROFORESTS FOR MACROSOLUTIONS!

Are you a School or Organization in Elizabeth that wants a garden? Apply to the Union County Community Garden Grant and learn more! https://lnkd.in/em6gpgc3