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Welcome to our Events Hub—your gateway to engaging experiences that inspire, educate, and connect. Explore various events to celebrate culture, foster community, and promote environmental and social well-being.
From thought-provoking seminars to hands-on workshops and from serene full-moon gatherings to vibrant celebrations of heritage, our events offer something for everyone. Each occasion encourages learning, reflection, and collaboration while honoring our commitment to sustainability and inclusion.
Stay updated on upcoming events, reserve your spot, and join us as we build a brighter future together.
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Upcoming Events

Past Events

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Photos Of Past Events

11/8/25 – Attend the final NJEJA Environmental Action and Literacy Hub and help shape the future of Environmental Justice in our coastal communities. Details coming.

8/1/25 – Youth are invited to the Cohanzick Youth Summer Moon Retreat for a summer adventure rich in culture, environment, and spirit.

8/23/25 – Lend your voice to justice at the NJEJA Environmental Action and Literacy Hub, Session #3. Details coming.

8/27/25 - 8/29/25 – Experience Indigenous voices at the Cohanzick Lenape Story Symposium—where art, storytelling, and contemporary life meet.

FREE Lead Safe Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Training
Seats limited
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Cohanzick Nature Reserve, 62 Gravelly Hill Rd, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Register here: https://isles.wufoo.com/forms/moq85780o64333/

Who Should Attend: Contractors working in homes or child-occupied buildings built before 1978.
Why Attend:
✔️ Learn to work safely with lead-based paint
✔️ Comply with EPA & HUD Lead Safety Rules
✔️ Understand NJ’s lead-safe maintenance regulations
✔️ Earn 4 BPI CEUs
✔️ Get certified — at no cost!
Instructor: Andre Thomas, Training Manager
📞 Questions? Call 609-341-4730 or 609-672-2311
📧 Email: [email protected]

Cost: FREE | Length: 1 Day | No prerequisites required

6/14/25 – Veterans and families are invited to a special Lunch Retreat in appreciation and connection at Cohanzick. The Society of American Indian Veterans and Allies (SAIVA) is pleased to host our community luncheon for Native American Veterans. We will have resources and activities to share the great stories of our Veterans and their legacy of service.

6/5/25 – Students: reconnect with nature during the Montclair NAIS Student Retreat at Cohanzick Nature Reserve.

5/8/25 – Deepen your conservation skills at our continued Land Management Study Session with Dr. Mike Van Clef.

6/21/25 – Environmental Action & Literacy Hub seminar series, hosted by Isles Inc., will be taking place:

June 21, 2025 from 10:30AM - 3PM
East Trenton Collaborative
601 N Clinton Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638

As a continuation of our comprehensive series, directly informed by community efforts and work shaped in New Jersey, the topics for this seminar will include: brownfields, indoor air quality, & healthy homes.
This seminar will also include a walking, outdoor environmental justice tour, where we get a closer look at some of the brownfield sites in the area. The tour is, as of now, estimated to take around one hour, but it may be shortened or replaced with an indoor presentation of the sites, based on the weather.
We are looking forward to having you on this one. In order for us to properly prepare, please submit your RSVPs (link also found in the attached PDF) ASAP.

4/17/25 – Participate in our second Isles Inc. RRP Community Workshop and learn how to build a resilient and healthy home.

4/13/25 – Celebrate springtime at our Full Pink Moon Eggstravaganza, filled with cultural activities, ceremony, and family fun!

We want to invite Central and South Jersey communities to share your priorities and concerns about reducing climate change and air pollution in your community. Please share this announcement and the attached flyer with your networks.

Join us at one of our virtual listening sessions!

Tuesday, June 17 at 10 am – 11:30 am
RSVP here

Over the years, NJDEP has been privileged to listen to your valuable feedback, insights, and concerns about climate change and air pollution in your community. The Native American Advancement Corp (NAAC) and the Southern Burlington County NAACP, in partnership with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), are hosting three opportunities for virtual listening sessions to discuss previously identified climate action and air pollution priorities and any new climate-related issues your community may be facing. This feedback and suggested solutions will shape New Jersey's Comprehensive Climate Action Plan – which will be released this year.
Please RSVP using the links above to the session that works best for you.

We want to invite Central and South Jersey communities to share your priorities and concerns about reducing climate change and air pollution in your community. Please share this announcement and the attached flyer with your networks.

Join us at one of our virtual listening sessions!

Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
RSVP here

Over the years, NJDEP has been privileged to listen to your valuable feedback, insights, and concerns about climate change and air pollution in your community. The Native American Advancement Corp (NAAC) and the Southern Burlington County NAACP, in partnership with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), are hosting three opportunities for virtual listening sessions to discuss previously identified climate action and air pollution priorities and any new climate-related issues your community may be facing. This feedback and suggested solutions will shape New Jersey's Comprehensive Climate Action Plan – which will be released this year.
Please RSVP using the links above to the session that works best for you.

4/5/25 – Join us for the first NJEJA Environmental Action and Literacy Hub addressing critical Environmental Justice Advisory Council (EJAC) issues in North Jersey.

Due to inclement weather, this event was postponed until April 5, 2025!

3/24/25 – Empower your future at our College Information Session for students exploring their higher education pathways.

12/23/24 – Celebrate the year’s end with the NAAC Staff Winter Retreat, a time for reflection, gratitude, and planning for the new year.

12/13/24 – Learn vital safety skills at our RRP Community Workshop with Isles Inc. and empower your community with environmental knowledge.

12/4/24 – Celebrate the season at the Cohanzick Youth Winter Moon Event, where culture, ceremony, and fun await.

11/27/24 – Rejuvenate your mind and spirit during our Cohanzick Sound Healing Session, featuring vibration, meditation, and nature therapy.

11/22/24 – Share your voice at the NJEJA Cumberland and Salem Waste Listening Seminar and help shape the future of environmental justice.

11/15/24 – Create your own medicine pouch and experience natural healing during our Full Beaver Moon Ceremony at Cohanzick.

11/4/24 – Gloucester County Christian Homeschoolers are invited to a Nature Retreat for a day of discovery and learning.

11/2/24 – Celebrate Fall with the Cohanzick Youth Fall Moon Event—an afternoon filled with crafts, ceremony, and outdoor exploration.

10/25/24 – Stockton College Art Students: immerse yourselves in creativity with a nature retreat designed to inspire your work!

10/5/24 – Welcome the Trail of Truth 2024 participants from Washington State as they journey to the Cohanzick Nature Reserve for a spiritual retreat.

8/19/24 – Sign up for clean energy at our Eversolar Community Sign-up Session and learn how to bring solar power to your home.

8/2/24 – Enroll your child in the Cohanzick Youth Summer Moon Retreat for an unforgettable journey of culture, nature, and fun!

7/3/24 – Be part of the NAAC Staff Retreat as we build unity, strengthen our mission, and plan for a vibrant future.

5/23/24 – Students from Montclair NAIS Program are invited to a transformative Nature-Based Retreat at Cohanzick Nature Reserve.

5/20/24 – Join us for a Land Management Study Day with Dr. Mike Van Clef as we explore sustainable practices for land stewardship.

4/16/24 – Discover the rare Swamp Pink habitat during a special NJCF Members Retreat and educational nature walk.

4/12/24 – Participate in the Sourland Studios Community Movie Event and help bring a local story to life amidst nature’s beauty.

4/8/24 – Enhance your survival skills at our Wilderness Training session, designed to deepen your connection with nature.

4/8/24 – Celebrate the Solar Eclipse with us through ceremony, connection, and spiritual renewal at Cohanzick Nature Reserve.

4/4/24 – Explore the Cohanzick Nature Reserve during our Society of Environmental Journalists Tour and engage in a dynamic panel discussion.

12/13/23 – Attend our presentation at the NJ DEP EJAC Retreat, featuring a special guest discussion with John Volpa on advancing environmental justice.

11/20/23 – Experience a guided tour of the Cohanzick Reserve with the New Jersey Conservation Foundation and witness the beauty of protected Indigenous lands.

9/15/23 – Join us for the Cohanzick Rematriation Celebration as we honor the return of Indigenous land, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and New Jersey Conservation Foundation!

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