Earth Month Events in Madison! |
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Electric Vehicle Expo
Wednesday, April 19, 1–5 pm
Sunday Motor Co. Café (27 Kings Rd.)
FREE
Join us for our third annual EV Expo—a fun and informative showcase of electric cars and e-bikes! Come see the newest plug-in models from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Lucid, Mercedes, Polestar, Porsche, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota Volvo, and VW, plus battery powered bicycles and the futuristic Rutgers Solar Car. Sponsored by the Environmental Commissions of Madison, Chatham Borough, and Chatham Township.
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Green Home Energy Forum
Thursday, April 20, 7pm
Madison Community Arts Center
(10 Kings Rd.)
FREE
90% of our time is spent indoors. So why not make your home comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient? Join us at the Green Home Energy Forum to hear from local experts on everything from solar panels and heat pumps to weatherproofing. Neighbors will be on hand to share firsthand experiences with green home renovations.
- How to lower air conditioning bills?
- Is rooftop solar right for your house?
- What air ventilation tests are available for a healthy home?
- $ rebates and tips for tree planting.
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Tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements and green renovations.
Plus, battery recycling sponsored by the Central Avenue School green team!
Organized by Madison’s Climate Action Committee and Madison Environmental Commission.
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Town-Wide Yard Sale
Saturday, April 29, 9 am–2 pm
Now is the time to start checking your closets, basement, and garage for those hidden treasures and prepare to host a yard sale. Get on our digital map for the next Madison–Chathams town-wide yard sale with a $10 tax-deductible donation to the Great Swamp Watershed Association. List your sale, or just plan to shop for bargains and exciting finds! |
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Arbor Day Celebration
Saturday, April 29, 9 am
Hartley Dodge Memorial (50 Kings Rd.)
FREE
In honor of Madison’s 38th annual Tree City USA award from the Arbor Day Foundation, the Friends of Madison Shade Trees and the boro’s Shade Tree Management Board will present remarks and artwork by Madison school children and present the Tree City flag to Mayor Robert Conley. The celebration also kicks off Madison Green & Clean day.
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Madison Green & Clean
Saturday, April 29, 9 am–2 pm
Downtown and other locations
FREE
Before you "spring into action" with outdoor cleanup, first attend this mini-festival (a reinvented May Day) for opportunities to participate in and learn about healthier, more ecologically beneficial practices indoors and out! Sponsored by the Madison Downtown Development Commission.
Visit exhibitor tables to:
- Buy native plants and seeds from Toadshade Wildflower Farm
- Get free tree seedlings from Friends of Madison Shade Trees — native oaks, dogwoods, and eastern redbuds
- Chat with a New Jersey Watershed Ambassador about where our drinking water comes from and where rainwater goes
- Learn from the Climate Action Committee and Sustainable Madison Advisory Committee about key climate actions for 2023 that are recommended for endorsement by the Boro's governing body, and steps you can take to lower your energy consumption and reduce carbon dioxide emissions
- Find out how Quiet Communities is helping towns reduce health and environmental harm from noise and pollution
- Discover trails to hike and great eco events hosted by Great Swamp Watershed Association
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10–11:30 am presentation at Museum of Early Trades & Crafts Education Annex (23 Main St.) — Free screening of a recorded talk for Madison by acclaimed ecologist and entomologist Douglas Tallamy, based on his best-selling book Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard. Dr. Tallamy's eye-opening talk, which includes answers to questions from Madison residents, is a must-see!
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10 am–noon — Visit the new Madison Public Schools Pollinator Habitat (359 Woodland Rd.) with project leaders Joan Maccari and Bridget Daley to learn more about pollinators and native plants, why we're leaving the leaves and saving stems, and the best way to mulch. If you can, help us pull a few weeds while we're at it! RSVP.
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Also let us know if you want to help staff upcoming events!
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