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A short library that points to New Jersey's own institutions first, plus original guides written for this platform's hosts and teachers.
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Reviews New Jersey parks and trails for real-world accessibility, so disabled visitors know before they go.
Find an accessible parkProvides places to walk across New Jersey, with maps and details for every trail it covers.
Browse the trail listTrail maps, conditions, and hiker reviews for thousands of New Jersey routes, with filters including wheelchair-friendly trails.
The official guide to New Jersey's state parks, forests, and recreation areas.
An environmental center in Hillsborough with miles of trails, habitat restoration, and public programs.
The state botanical garden at Skylands in Ringwood, with specialty gardens and woodland trails.
The state tourism office's running list of public gardens and arboretums, one page instead of a dozen bookmarks.
Canoe and kayak trips into the Pine Barrens, run by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.
A member-supported nature preserve and education center in Bergen County, with year-round trails and programs.
A wildlife rehabilitation hospital and Pinelands nature center in Medford.
A Delaware River nature park and the Institute for Earth Observations, beside the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
The educational gateway to the Abbott Marshlands, urban wetlands south of Trenton, run by the Mercer County Park Commission.
Maintains and maps hiking trails across New Jersey and New York, with volunteer trail crews to join.
A natural-area preserve with public trails on Rutgers' Livingston campus in Piscataway.
Rowan University's museum in Mantua, built over a working quarry where visitors dig real Cretaceous fossils.
The Jersey City science center, with climate and sustainability woven through its exhibits and programs.
The Camden waterfront aquarium, an easy first introduction to ocean life.
The state museum in Trenton: natural history, archaeology, fine art, and a planetarium.
A Chesterfield farm with an environmental education center, CSA, and field programs.
A Medford family farm with pick-your-own harvests and farm education visits.
A statewide land trust preserving New Jersey open space and farmland.
Works with New Jersey communities and advocates to connect more people to parks, schoolyards, trails, and protected land.
Explore the New Jersey project mapThe global conservancy's New Jersey chapter and its preserves across the state.
The independent advocate for protecting the Pinelands National Reserve and Pine Barrens.
Preserves land and protects watersheds across southern New Jersey.
Promotes New Jersey's native plants, with county chapters, plant sales, and guidance for home gardens.
A community cooperative bringing rewilding to New Jersey yards and neighborhoods.
Citizens preserving the rural beauty and quality of life of the Musconetcong Valley around Bloomsbury and Franklin Township.
Projects of interestA volunteer conservancy dedicated to keeping Sea Girt green.
The independent statewide Audubon: bird conservation, stewardship, and nature centers around the state.
Browse the event calendarCoastal conservation from Sandy Hook: habitat restoration, fish tagging, and advocacy for the shore.
The coalition behind the twice-yearly Beach Sweeps, working to protect the waters off the NJ and NY coast.
The volunteer chapter protecting ocean, waves, and beaches along the northern shore.
The volunteer chapter covering the southern shore.
Advocacy and education for the health of Barnegat Bay and its watershed.
An independent nonprofit protecting and improving the Musconetcong River watershed.
Connects coastal-resilience research, planning resources, and an annual statewide conference.
The national clean-water advocacy organization's New Jersey program.
The state League of Conservation Voters: scorecards, endorsements, and environmental policy advocacy.
The statewide alliance organizing for environmental justice in New Jersey's overburdened communities.
Newark's Ironbound neighborhood organization and a longtime anchor of urban environmental justice work.
The state chapter: volunteer-led campaigns, outings, and policy work.
See the New Jersey calendarStatewide citizen advocacy on clean air, clean water, and open space.
A grassroots network organizing climate action across New Jersey.
Research and advocacy for smart growth, redevelopment, and climate-ready planning.
One of the state's longest-running environmental lobbies, and keeper of a statewide directory of NJ environmental groups.
Their directory of NJ organizationsThe interfaith environmental movement, founded in New Jersey, organizing faith communities for climate action.
South Jersey residents organizing for clean air, water, and responsible development in Cumberland County and beyond.
The Watershed Institute's interactive StreamWatch maps of central New Jersey water quality, based on monitoring data from 2021 to 2025.
Interactive dashboards tracking New Jersey climate indicators.
Place-by-place climate change snapshots for New Jersey communities.
The Rutgers Climate Change Resource Center's suite of mapping and planning tools for adaptation.
Maps flood exposure and sea-level rise along the New Jersey coast.
The state's official climate records, data, and monthly summaries, based at Rutgers.
Live observations from weather stations across the state.
The university-wide institute for climate and energy research at Rutgers.
The DEP's own index of state climate mapping tools and web applications.
Downloadable factsheets on how Americans, state by state, think about climate change.
Created by state law and housed at Rutgers, the center turns climate science into practical tools, data, and planning help for New Jersey communities.
A curated national directory's New Jersey page: state impacts, actions, and further links.
The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, supporting the volunteer commissions that do local environmental work in nearly every town.
Resources and toolsThe Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education: the network for the state's environmental educators.
A community sustainability network for the southern counties.
The Rutgers training program that turns residents into certified environmental stewards for their towns.
The AmeriCorps program placing watershed ambassadors in communities across New Jersey.
The professional association for New Jersey's water-quality workforce.
Networking, mentoring, and scholarships for women across environmental law, science, and policy.
The association of the public authorities that run New Jersey's water, wastewater, and recycling utilities.
The state's guide to what is in season and the farms, markets, and pick-your-owns that sell it.
Environmental science, engineering, and design resources for watersheds, ecological restoration, stormwater, and climate resilience.
A step-by-step program for replacing lawn with native, climate-friendly planting.
A how-to site for New Jersey native plant yards: plan, plant, and swap lawn for habitat.
Rain gardens, green infrastructure, and stormwater help for New Jersey towns and homeowners, from Rutgers.
The certification and grants program that helps New Jersey municipalities and school districts run sustainability work through local green teams.
Connects businesses and employees to New Jersey environmental nonprofits through giving and volunteering.
NJEDA's hub for loans, grants, and incentives supporting clean-energy businesses, building retrofits, zero-emission vehicles, and resilient property improvements.
The DEP Office of Climate Resilience program supporting regional resilience planning.
The state program that buys flood-prone homes from willing sellers and returns the land to open space.
The state's incentive program for home and business energy efficiency, heat pumps, and renewable energy, run by the Board of Public Utilities.
The state's electric vehicle incentive program and how to claim it when buying or leasing.
Solar savings options for New Jersey households that cannot put panels on a roof.
The Department of Environmental Protection's central hub for state climate science reports, greenhouse-gas inventories, and adaptation guidance.
The Bureau of Sustainability's hub for programs and practical resources that help New Jersey businesses, organizations, and residents put sustainability principles into practice.
NJDOT's overview of how its environmental teams review transportation projects for compliance with state and federal environmental requirements.
NJFIT guidance connecting transportation and land-use choices with open-space preservation, compact development, walking, biking, and transit.
The DEP bureau that helps New Jersey communities plan for climate and flood resilience.
The state commission that manages land use in the Pinelands National Reserve.
The state agency for wildlife and habitat, with seasons, permits, and living-with-wildlife guidance.
The council protecting the Highlands region, a major source of the state's drinking water.
The state's extreme heat hub, from staying safe on hot days to how New Jersey plans for hotter summers.
Live readings from the state's air monitoring network, worth checking on smoky and high-ozone days.
The state's coastal monitoring program: water quality results and advisories along the shore through the season.
The state recycling office: what goes where, county programs, and how to dispose of the tricky stuff.
A newsroom dedicated to climate coverage of the South Jersey region.
The statehouse newsroom's dedicated energy and environment desk.
The nonprofit climate newsroom's dedicated New Jersey reporting.
An urban agriculture and community growing organization connecting Newark residents with food, gardens, and ecological learning.
A Salem County nature club with public programs, outdoor walks, and local wildlife education.
Essex County's Environmental Center hosts nature programs, family activities, and environmental education in Roseland.
See the event calendarNew Jersey's official Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program information, eligibility guidance, and application help.
A Mount Laurel village of shops with outdoor markets, craft and antique shows, plant swaps, and seasonal community events.
View the 2026 eventsA nationwide network organizing local, state, and national climate action through grassroots advocacy and community chapters.
Join the Greater New Jersey Gateway chapterAn offshore wind developer with projects and public information focused on New Jersey and other East Coast markets.
A hiking guide with New Jersey trail write-ups, maps, directions, and seasonal outdoor advice.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service visitor page for Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Salem County.
NJ Fish and Wildlife's visitor information for the tidal marshes and uplands of Mad Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area.
NJ Fish and Wildlife's Wildlife Management Area directory, including Abbotts Meadow in Elsinboro Township.
NJ Fish and Wildlife's Wildlife Management Area directory, including Salem River's wetlands and wildlife habitat.
Alloway Township's visitor information for Holly Hills Nature Preserve in Salem County.
NJDEP watershed information related to the Alloway Creek wetlands restoration work in Salem County.
New Jersey Conservation Foundation information for Burden Hill Forest Preserve across Salem and Cumberland counties.
VisitNJ's visitor listing for the scenic Stow Creek viewing area in Salem County.
A watershed nonprofit protecting the Great Swamp through conservation, education, advocacy, and volunteer stewardship.
A watershed organization protecting, preserving, and restoring the Hackensack River through advocacy, education, paddling, and cleanups.
The New Jersey Food & Water Watch account shares state-focused updates on water, food, and climate campaigns.
A New Jersey camping guide for finding campgrounds, outdoor stays, and places to spend time outside.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's directory of environmental education centers and field-learning sites.
A local Lake Hopatcong guide with water activities, marinas, lodging, businesses, and community events.
The official list and visitor information for New Jersey state parks.
NJDEP visitor information for Parvin State Park's trails, lakes, camping, and nature programs in Pittsgrove.
NJDEP visitor information for Fort Mott State Park's historic fortifications, museum, shoreline, and trails in Pennsville.
The official list and visitor information for New Jersey state forests.
The official list and visitor information for New Jersey recreation areas.
The official NJDEP visitor page for Atsion Recreation Area in the New Jersey Pinelands.
An NJDEP open-data map of statewide trails for exploring New Jersey's public outdoor network.
New Jersey's public park-search tool for finding state parks, forests, recreation areas, and facilities.
A local guide to New Jersey parks, natural wonders, and outdoor places to visit.
Ocean County's official parks and recreation guide, including trails, natural lands, programs, and off-leash dog facilities.
Ocean County's visitor guide and event calendar for parks, beaches, arts, nature, and community activities.
Ocean County Parks' rules and visitor information for the off-leash dog facility at Robert J. Miller Air Park.
Ocean County Parks' rules and visitor information for the off-leash dog facility at Ocean County Park.
Ocean County Parks' rules and visitor information for the off-leash dog facility at Freedom Fields County Park.
A county agricultural center with workshops, markets, and hands-on food and farming programs.
A South Jersey preservation organization connecting agricultural, historic, and community programming.
Farmers market seriesA New Jersey terrarium studio offering plant-centered products and workshops.
A Wall Township museum preserving communications, computing, and New Jersey technology history through hands-on exhibits.
An Ogdensburg museum preserving the history and geology of New Jersey's historic Sterling Hill mine.
Summit's zero-waste mercantile for refillable household goods, reuse services, and practical low-waste living.
A Montclair package-free grocery and refill shop for bulk foods, home care, and personal care products.
A Boonton refillery and sustainable-goods marketplace offering reusable, refillable, and locally made products.
A Cranford online and storefront refillery for sustainable everyday products and package-free swaps.
A Sparta refill store for low-waste bulk food, personal care, cleaning products, and sustainable gifts.
A Frenchtown refill station and eco-friendly shop with household, personal care, and yoga products.
An Asbury Park refillery and grocery store offering refillable essentials, reusable containers, and low-waste goods.
A Manasquan refillery for practical reusable and package-free household choices.
A Point Pleasant zero-waste grocery and refill shop for pantry staples, non-toxic care products, and local goods.
An Allentown eco-conscious mercantile and refillery with plant-based cleaning and self-care products, art, and vintage goods.
A Haddon Township low-waste shop offering refillable cleaning and personal-care products and plastic-free alternatives.
A Medford plastic-free refill shop for non-toxic cleaning, laundry, bath, body, hair, kitchen, and pet-care essentials.
A Cape May zero-waste lifestyle store specializing in reusable, refillable, compostable, and plastic-free goods.
Essex County's zoo and conservation education destination, with family programs and seasonal events.
Family Nature ClubWarren County's parks and recreation calendar for outdoor programs and public places to explore.
A regional New Jersey Skylands guide to directions and outdoor destinations.
A Sussex County visitor calendar for seasonal, agricultural, cultural, and outdoor events.
Ambassadors run the event-day crews, the outreach, and the accessibility and language support. Every skill counts, especially trades and hands-on work.
Every link in this directory was checked by hand on 2026-09-14. Missing an organization doing climate or environmental work in New Jersey? Tell us and we will add it.