Category: Upcoming Events

It’s been a long and cold winter, so let us celebrate the arrival of Spring! Join your friends in MEVO on a nature hike at the Ramapo Reservation to observe the rich environment Mahwah has to offer. April is a beautiful time of the year, as the trees are just beginning to bud! Bring a sweatshirt if it is cold and boots if it has recently rained. it is never a bad idea to bring a small snack to stay fueled on the hike! We will meet at Ramapo Reservation at 11am. The Ramapo County Reservation is located on Route 202 in Mahwah NJ. For questions, you can email David at davidjaychoi@mevoearth.org or call 201- 916-4530. To RSVP for this event, send an email to mevovolunteers@mevoearth.org with your name, age, phone number and the subject line “MEVO Hike of the Month.” You can also RSVP through our Facebook.

The MEVO volunteers will be traveling to Palisades Interstate Park in Englewood Cliffs to conduct another cleanup where there is a surplus of trash. The trail goes along a waterfall and a river where the debris resides. That is where we come in to do what we do best: save our environment! We will meet at the local Ramapo Reservation in Mahwah NJ at 10:00AM. Then all of us will commute to Englewood. The event should last until about 2:00pm. Dress warm, wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty. A snack is always also recommended because saving the environment can be thirsty work! For questions, you can email David at davidjaychoi@mevoearth.org or call 201- 916-4530. To RSVP for this event, send an email to mevovolunteers@mevoearth.org with your name, age, phone number and the subject line of “Palisades Park Cleanup.” You can also RSVP through our Facebook.

A hiking trail is currently being planned to be built in the center of the township of Emerson. Before any construction of the trail can begin, we must first remove trash that litters this forested area. The trail must be void of these pollutants that can infect the ecosystem. Like any cleanup make sure to bring older clothes that you do mind getting a little dirty and some gloves. We will meet at the Ramapo Reservation at 9 AM and then commute to Emerson. We should be leaving Emerson around noon. For questions, you can email David at davidjaychoi@mevoearth.org or call 201- 916-4530. To RSVP send an email to mevovolunteers@mevoearth.org with your name, age, phone number, and the subject line “Emerson Trail Cleanup.” You can also RSVP through our Facebook.

Hey it’s almost Spring! The trees are beginning to blossom, the snow is melting away, and the weather is getting warmer. Let’s enjoy the changing of the seasons on a nature-filled hike through Ramapo Reservation! You probably will not need boots, but a sweatshirt is never a bad idea in case it is windy. It is also recommended to bring a bag to carry a water and a snack in. Ramapo Valley County Reservation is on Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202) in Mahwah NJ, 07430. We will meet here at 11:00am and will be back by 2:00pm at the latest. For questions, you can email David at davidjaychoi@mevoearth.org or call 201- 916-4530. To RSVP send an email to mevovolunteers@mevoearth.org with your name, age, phone number, and the subject line “MEVO Hike of the Month.” You can also RSVP through our Facebook.

Where a deserted house once stood, there is now a vacant lot filled with a significant amount of trash and debris that needs to be removed. Not only is this garbage covered lot an eyesore to the local residents, it can be converted to forest area once all of the trash is gone. This will take several cleanups to rid this area of all of the waste and recyclables, but once that is done MEVO can work on restoring greenery to this area. It is recommended to bring clothes you do not mind getting a little dirty and gloves for when you handle the garbage. Catherine Ave is located in Mahwah NJ 07430. We will meet here at 11:00 am and finish up about 2:00 pm. For questions, you can email David at davidjaychoi@mevoearth.org or call 201- 916-4530. To RSVP send an email to mevovolunteers@mevoearth.org with your name, age, phone number, and the subject line “Catherine Ave Cleanup.” You can also RSVP through our Facebook.

There is an abundance of tires, abandoned electronic devices and garbage waste that has lay dormant on parts of stag hill in our very own town. This month, we will be continuing our efforts to cleanup Mahwah by removing these hazards, which endanger Mahwah’s ecostysem and ultimately the fresh water. Nobody deserves to have this trash in their backyard or even community, so it is our job to take care of this. We will be meeting at the Ramapo Reservation parking lot at 11:00 am and then commute to stag hill. For questions, you can email David at davidjaychoi@mevoearth.org or call 201- 916-4530. To RSVP for either of these events, send an email to mevovolunteers@mevoearth.org with your name, age, phone number and the subject line “Stag Hill Cleanup” or call 917-456-2826. You can also RSVP through our Facebook.

February is a terrific month to enjoy a brisk hike with all your pals from MEVO. Get your last fill of the winter air and breeze at the Ramapo Reservation this month. It’s always beneficial to take in the wonders of the natural environment, so that we know what we’re fighting to protect! Come to the hike, meet some news & old friends, and enjoy the outdoors. We will be meeting at 11:00 am and as usual wear warm clothing and bring a snack if needed. For questions, you can email David at davidjaychoi@mevoearth.org or call 201- 916-4530. To RSVP for either of these events, send an email to mevovolunteers@mevoearth.org with your name, age, phone number and the subject line “Hike of the Month” or call 917-456-2826. You can also RSVP through our Facebook.

Well it’s a new year and new month, so you know what that means: MEVO Hike of the Month! It’s time to start 2013 right with a fresh hike in this crisp January weather! Of course this will take place at the Ramapo Reservation. Hopefully if we’re lucky we’ll get to see snow on the ground, but either way this hike is a great way to still get outdoors in the cold winter months. Volunteers interested can attend the MEVO hiking trip at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation (a.k.a “The Res”) on Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202) in Mahwah, NJ. If you’re looking for some tough trails and truly beautiful vistas, MEVO hikes are the place to be! This hike will meet in the parking lot at 11 AM. Bring water, some extra food (if you want) and clothing appropriate for the weather and for hiking! We will be finished and back at ground level around 2 PM. Ask a friend to come! The more, the merrier! For questions, you can email Alex at azhang@mevoearth.org or call 917-456-2826. To RSVP this event, simply send an email to mevovolunteers@mevoearth.org with your name, age, phone number and the subject line of “MEVO Hike of the Month” or call 917-456-2826. You can also RSVP through our Facebook page. Let’s have an awesome 2013!

The leaves have fallen and most of the animals have gone into hibernation. This is the perfect time to enjoy the crisp winter air on our hike of the month at the Ramapo Reservation. Hopefully if we’re lucky we’ll get to see snow on the ground, but either way this hike is a great way to still get outdoors in the cold winter months. Volunteers interested can attend the MEVO hiking trip at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation (a.k.a “The Res”) on Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202) in Mahwah, NJ. If you’re looking for some tough trails and truly beautiful vistas, MEVO hikes are the place to be! This hike will meet in the parking lot at 11 AM. Bring water, some extra food (if you want), and clothing appropriate for the weather and for hiking! We will be finished and back at ground level around 2 PM. For questions, you can email Alex at azhang@mevoearth.org or call 917-456-2826. To RSVP for either of these events, simply send an email to mevovolunteers@mevoearth.org with your name, age, phone number, and the subject line “MEVO Hike of the Month” or call 917-456-2826. You can also RSVP through our Facebook.

As the end of the year is approaching and the weather is getting colder, MEVO wishes to finish painting our last batch of recycling bins, which will then be distributed to various businesses, schools, and households throughout the community! Come out and join us as we turn would-be discarded shipping containers into beautiful, colorful recycling bins. We will meet and be working at the Mahwah Department of Public Works in Mahwah, NJ at 142 North Railroad Avenue. We will start painting at 10 AM, and should be done between 1 PM! Please note that we use fairly strong paint on our bins, and if you get it on your clothes, it will not come out! So please, wear old clothes you don’t mind getting a little MEVO green and blue on! You are welcome to bring food and water, but if you forget, we will provide it for you! We hope to see you all there! For questions, you can email Alex at azhang@mevoearth.org or call 917-456-2826. To RSVP for either of these events, simply send an email to mevovolunteers@mevoearth.org with your name, age, phone number, and the subject line of “Recycling Bin Painting” or call 917-456-2826. You can also RSVP through our Facebook.