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October 18th, 2014 from 10:00 am- 4:00 PM. We’ll be removing illegal dumping from the soil of Stag Hill Continue reading Pine Hill Road Pre-Trash Clean-Up

October 19th, 2014 at 10 AM – 3 PM. MEVO will be providing training to any dedicated volunteer who is interested in becoming an apprentice farmer for our Spring 2015 growing season. Continue reading Apprentice Farmer Training

October 25th, 2014 from 10 AM – 4 PM. We’re going to continue remove illegal dumping from Stag Hill, but since it is close to Halloween weekend, we will do it in costume. Continue reading MEVO’s Monster Trash Bash

April 19th, 2004 at 10 AM to 4 PM. In celebration of Earth Day, we will have a HUGE clean-up of illegal dumping!  Continue reading Earth Day Trash Clean-Up

April 5th, 2014 at 10 AM to 3 PM. We are going to remove as much of this trash as possible! Continue reading Stag Hill Trash Clean-Up

When: March 29, 2014 10:00am – 3:00pm
Where: 189 Stag Hill Road, Mahwah NJ 07430
Why: There is a lot of illegal trash dumped on Stag Hill and this April MEVO will be removing A LOT of it! Come help MEVO prepare for these clean-ups by identifying and photographing illegal dump sites throughout the mountain. This will be a lot of hiking and exploring the forests and community of Stag Hill.
Bring: Clothes you can get dirty, water, lunch, and a camera
RSVP: Facebook or mevovolunteers@mevoearth.org
Questions: Call 201-316-4888

What: A panel discussion on the impact of local farms and the creation of a sustainable food system.
Where: “Trustees Pavilion” Building – Ramapo College (505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ)
When: Monday, March 10th from 7 – 9 PM
Who: Eric J. Fuchs-Stengel, Founder and Executive Director of MEVO, NYU Gallatin Class of 2014, 2013 New Jersey Environmentalist of the Year; Carolyn Dimitri, Associate Professor of Food Studies New York University; and Jack Daly, Professor of Environmental Studies at Ramapo College and Farmer.
Why: To discuss and celebrate the creation of the Bergen Country Education Farm at Saddle River County Park in Fairlawn, New Jersey.
RSVP at: http://alumni.nyu.edu/s/1068/2col.aspx?sid=1068&gid=1&pgid=7180&content_id=8672
Questions? e-mail ericjfs@mevoearth.org

What: Garbage, from previous MEVO clean-ups, is still piled along the sides of the trails. We are going to move that garbage into a truck to be properly disposed.
Where: We will MEET at Ramapo Reservation (Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ) and then COMMUTE to Stag Hill.
When: March 1st @ 10:00am (Be prepared to work for 3-4 hours)
Why: Illegal dumping of tires and trash has been occurring at this site for years. The detrimental pollution will inevitably impact our community.
Bring: Boots, thick clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, a snack and water!
RSVP on Facebook or email us at nicoedwards@mevoearth.org

What: Garbage, from previous MEVO clean-ups, is still piled along the sides of the trails. We are going to move that garbage into a truck to be properly disposed.
Where: We will MEET at Ramapo Reservation (610 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ) and then COMMUTE to Stag Hill.
When: Saturday, January 25th @ 10:00am (Be prepared to work for 3-4 hours)
Why: Illegal dumping of tires and trash has been occurring at this site for countless years. The detrimental pollution will inevitably impact our community and we want to prevent it from doing such damage.
Bring: Boots, thick clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, a snack, and water!
RSVP on Facebook or email us at nicoedwards@mevoearth.org

What: A relaxing yet active hike at Mahwah’s one and only Ramapo Reservation!
Where: Ramapo Reservation (610 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ)
When: Saturday, January 18th @ 10:30am (Be prepared to hike for approximately 2 hours)
Why: To appreciate and enjoy the well-maintained public parks space that Mahwah takes great pride in!
Bring: Boots, thick clothes, a snack, and water!
RSVP on Facebook or email us at nicoedwards@mevoearth.org