A short library that points to New Jersey's own institutions first, plus original guides written for this platform's hosts and teachers.
The materials we wrote ourselves, each with its own page. Everything else lives in the directory below.
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A statewide land trust preserving New Jersey open space and farmland.
The 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.
A step-by-step program for replacing lawn with native, climate-friendly planting.
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.
A how-to site for New Jersey native plant yards: plan, plant, and swap lawn for habitat.
The independent statewide Audubon: bird conservation, stewardship, and nature centers around the state.
Coastal 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.
Rain gardens, green infrastructure, and stormwater help for New Jersey towns and homeowners, from Rutgers.
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.
Statewide 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.
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 2026-08-23. Missing an organization doing climate or environmental work in New Jersey? Tell us and we will add it.