BRICK – As spring weather creeps out from winter’s shadow, people will be spending a lot more time outside, and there are environmental organizations making sure that there will be beautiful natural places to go.
The Green Fair is going to be held Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Bob Anstett Cultural Arts Center, located at 515 Herbertsville Road.
This free, outdoor event is a showcase of a number of organizations working to preserve natural areas, clean the environment, and educate people on how to live more sustainably.
Attendees can enjoy a wide variety of exhibitors and vendors, along with refreshments, prizes, door giveaways and more.
This year’s theme is Wildlife, Wellness and Well-Being. The event is a joint effort between the Green Team (Sustainable Brick) and the Environmental Commission.
Last year’s theme was “Think Green, Save Green” which highlighted simple, budget-friendly ways to live sustainably and make a positive impact on the planet and your wallet.
Local schools got involved in the event, as well as the Brick MUA, Brick Township Shade Tree Commission, Save Barnegat Bay and nearly 40 vendors.
Those interested in participating as a vendor or exhibitor can call Jeff at 732-262-4622 or email him at jnapoli@twp.brick.nj.us.
Beach Sweeps
There will be ample opportunities to help clean the environment this weekend by picking up litter at various waterways.
The beach sweeps are rain or shine, and approximately 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., although individual times may vary. The Clean Ocean Action website provided the following locations:
Bay Head: Beach House Classic Boardshop (517 Main Ave)
Brick: Brick Beach 1 (331 Route 35 North) (attendees may also clean Brick 3 by collecting supplies at Brick 1 check-in site); Windward Beach Park (265 Princeton Ave.)
Lavallette – Philadelphia Ave Beach
Mantoloking: Lyman St Beach (1021 Ocean Ave.)
Point Pleasant: Maxson Ave. Beach (near Riverfront Park)
Point Pleasant Beach: Jenkinson’s Aquarium (300 Boardwalk, sponsored by Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and Aquarium); Maryland Avenue (off Beacon Ave., sponsored by Baine Contracting)
