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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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 Bureau of Sustainability's hub for programs and practical resources that help New Jersey businesses, organizations, and residents put sustainability principles into practice.
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.
A nationwide network organizing local, state, and national climate action through grassroots advocacy and community chapters.
Join the Greater New Jersey Gateway chapterNJDEP watershed information related to the Alloway Creek wetlands restoration work 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 local Lake Hopatcong guide with water activities, marinas, lodging, businesses, and community events.
A South Jersey preservation organization connecting agricultural, historic, and community programming.
Farmers market seriesAmbassadors 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.