Outdoor Equity Alliance

🌳 Nature for All
🌎 Environmental justice, programs, & sustainability
🤲 Serving Mercer County, NJ & beyond
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[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

Check out these Environmental Holidays in October and How to Celebrate! 🍂

🛝 Children’s Environmental Health Day (Oct 10)

🚜 National Farmers Day (Oct 12)

🌱 World Planting Day (Oct 22)

🌎 International Day of Climate Action (Oct 24)

#Environmentalism #NatureForAll

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

🌳 Mark your calendars! Join us on Oct 26 as we plant 45 trees along West State St with volunteers and our friends from @NJTrees and @FoundationAcad.

📱 To sign up or for details, email [email protected] or call 856-287-4488

We hope to see you there!

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

Indigenous communities have been stewards of the land for centuries and play a critical role in the management and conservation of about 80% of the world's remaining biodiversity. 🌿💚

We acknowledge their history and celebrate their strength, culture, and contributions. 🌎

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

Here’s a look at some amazing highlights through the year! We’re excited about the programs and events to come this season and committed to bringing together passionate students eager to make a difference for our planet, and empower each other to create sustainable change🌱🌎🍂

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

Happy #WorldRiversDay! 🌎🌊

Today, we advocate for the rivers that sustain our communities and celebrate the lifeblood of our planet. Let's honor these vital waterways by committing to environmental justice and ensuring that everyone has access to the beauty of nature.

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we honor the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community in shaping our world. 🌎

At OEA, we're committed to removing barriers and creating opportunities for everyone to connect with nature. 🌳

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

Environmental Holidays in August and How to Celebrate! 🌱

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Here’s a look back at our Agrihood interns in action throughout the year. It’s so rewarding to see the work that they’ve done to make our community a greener place for all 🌳

If you’d like to support our programming and events, please visit the link in our bio to donate💚

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

Our Tree Ambassador interns recently visited the @theH2Oshed to participate in advocacy training and learned about how trees help urban heat islands, stormwater management, and celebrated the opening of the incredible Butterfly Garden🌳🦋

Big thank you to Diana and the team!

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

Sustainability Tip of the Month: Support Local Farms! 🧑‍🌾🌽🫐

Here are some benefits to shopping local:
1️⃣ Fresher, better-tasting food
2️⃣ Helps preserve local farmland and green spaces
3️⃣ Prioritizes sustainable and organic farming methods
4️⃣ Fosters a sense of community

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

The Heritage Garden at @SSAAMuseum is thriving! Many of the crops were planted with the help from our Agrihood interns. 🌱🫘🌽🍠

Thanks for the update, Rob!

[NJ Keep It Green @NJKeepItGreen]

Stay clean this month with Plastic Free July! ♻️ Here are just a few easy tips to keep plastic use to a minimum! #PlasticFreeJuly

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

This yearly ride raises money for the Samuel J. McCoy Scholarship Fund to aid college students. The Fund is administered by his daughter, Assemblywoman Tenille McCoy, who was on hand to cheer on the 300+ riders.

Thank you to all who participated in this amazing event! 👏

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

Happy Juneteenth! A day for reflection, celebration, and community. ❤️🖤💚

This weekend, we celebrated Juneteenth and freedom by working with the Exit7A Riders at the Annual Juneteenth Freedom Ride Rest Station, where we supplied and managed rest stations for the cyclists. 🚴🏾

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

Thanks to everyone who supported us as we could not do this work without you!

🔗 If you would like to get involved or make a donation, please visit the link in our bio.

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

More pics from Final Project Day 🧑‍🌾🌱

The Agrihood Internship Program is drawing to a close with our graduation celebration this Saturday at Pinelands Preservation Alliance campus. 🎓

We have had an amazing year with our interns, our partner NOFA, our friends, & supporters!! 💚

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

Check out more moments from the Final Project Day for the Agrihood Internship Program!

Our interns were absolutely phenomenal...and all semester! Swipe to see them out at their perspective project sites.

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

It’s #WorldEnvironmentDay! 🌎💚

This year’s theme is “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration.”

We asked our Program Coordinator, Liz, what this day means to her. Reply and let us know yours!

#protecttheplanet #sustainability #climatechange #environmentaljustice

[Outdoor Equity Alliance @MercerCountyOEA]

If you’d like to support our mission and internship programs, please visit the link below. Thank you!

https://t.co/7T29GcRUTk

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Howell Living History Farms visit with Agrihood Interns 🌽🧑‍🌾

Thanks to Rob and the team for inviting us and facilitating an incredible trip 👏

#NJFarms #SustainableAgriculture #Farming