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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughful, committed people can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead

 

 

 Meetings and Special Events


* denotes special events

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

2010

Wednesday, January 6
Bordentown City Planning Board meeting
7pm, City Hall CANCELED

Wednesday, January 13
Bordentown City Environmental Commission meeting
7pm, Carslake Community Center


Wednesday, February 3
Bordentown City Planning Board meeting
7pm, Carslake Community Center

Wednesday, February 10
Bordentown City Environmental Commission meeting
7pm, Carslake Community Center

MEETING CANCELED DUE TO SNOW CLOSURE. Re-scheduled date is Tuesday, February 23 at 6:00PM at Carslake Comm. Center.


Monday, March 1
Bordentown City Planning Board meeting
7pm, Carslake Community Center


Wednesday, March 10
Bordentown City Environmental Commission meeting
7pm, Carslake Community Center

Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 pm
BCEC Earth Talk: Burlington County Parks/Crystal Lake Park                           A photographic powerpoint presentation on Burlington County's Park System by County Naturalist Jen Bulava, with a special focus on the unique ecology of Crystal Lake Park, just a few minutes from Bordentown City.  Learn about the amenities, best times to visit, and the plants and animals you may find there. FREE, 7pm, Carslake Community Center, 203 Crosswicks Street.

Monday, April 5
Bordentown City Planning Board meeting
7pm,
Carslake Community Center

Wednesday, April 14
Bordentown City Environmental Commission meeting
7pm, Carslake Community Center

Saturday, April 17, 9:00 a.m.
Arbor Day Tree Planting
Help plant shade trees throughout Bordentown City. Bring a shovel and gloves. Meet at City Hall, 324 Farnsworth Avenue.
Sponsored by the Bordentown City Shade Tree Committee

Saturday, April 24, 10:00 am
Earth Day Hike - D&R Canal Towpath                                                            Join us for a ramble along the newly created section of the towpath. Learn abpout the hisory and ecology of the new green corridor at the doortep of Bordentown City. Meet at northbound side of I-295 scenic overpass just north of Bordentown exit.

Tuesday, April 27, 7:00 pm
BCEC Earth Talk: Bats in the Garden State                                               Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ biologist MacKenzie Hall will talk about the amazing lives of bats, their importance to our communities, and the threats they face in NJ, including the devastating spread of White-nose Syndrome.  Learn about what's being done to conserve bat populations and how you may be able to help! FREE. Carslake Community Center.

Saturday, May 1, 10:00 am
Earth Day - Oliver Street Park Planting and Trail Maintenance                     Help plant native plants, remove invasive plants, clean up trash and improve the nature trail. Bring gloves and trowel or shovel. Meet at corner of Oliver and W. Chestnut Streets.

Monday, May 3
Bordentown City Planning Board meeting
7pm,
Carslake Community Center

Wednesday, May 12
Bordentown City Environmental Commission
7pm, Carslake Community Center

Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16
Bordentown Street Fair
Stop by the BCEC table to enter a free raffle and check out the latest environmental initiatives in Bordentown City.

Tuesday, May 25, 7:00 pm
BCEC Earth Talk: Local Food, Healthy Food                                          Speakers will explore the connections between local farms, local gardens, local schools and our communities. FREE, 7pm, Carslake Community Center, 203 Crosswicks Street.

Monday, June 7
Bordentown City Planning Board meeting
7pm,
Carslake Community Center

Wednesday, June 9
Bordentown City Environmental Commission
7pm, Carslake Community Center

Saturday, June 12
BORDENTOWN GREEN FAIR
11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street

Come learn about local and regional environmental organizations and issues, and how to adopt sustainable practices in your home, workplace and community. Highlights include exhibitors, vendors, presentations, outdoor activities and more.

Monday, June 29 (This is July meeting re-scheduled due to July 4 Holiday)

Bordentown City Planning Board meeting

7pm, Carslake Community Center

Wednesday, July 14
Bordentown City Environmental Commission
7pm, Carslake Community Center

Monday, August 2
Bordentown City Planning Board meeting
7pm,
Carslake Community Center 

Wednesday, August 11
Bordentown City Environmental Commission
7pm, Carslake Community Center

Monday, August 31 (This is the September meeting, re-scheduled due to Labor Day Holiday)
Bordentown City Planning Board meeting
7pm,
Carslake Community Center

Wednesday, September 1 (NEW DATE!)
Bordentown City Environmental Commission
7pm, Carslake Community Center

Wednesday, September 8 (RE-SCHEDULED; The NEW Date for Sept meeting has been changed to Sept. 1)
Bordentown City Environmental Commission
7pm, Carslake Community Center (This meeting date has been changed due Labor Day holidays to Wednesday, September 1)

Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3
Bordentown Cranberry Festival
Stop by the BCEC table to check out the latest environmental initiatives in Bordentown City Free raffle for cool eco-prizes..

Monday, October 4
Bordentown City Planning Board meeting
7pm,
Carslake Community Center

Wednesday, October 14
Bordentown City Environmental Commission
7pm, Carslake Community Center

Saturday, October 16, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Oliver Street Trail Day
Help plant native plants and improve the nature trail. Bring shovel or trowel. Meet at corner of Oliver and West Chestnut Streets.


Saturday, October 23, 10:00am - Noon
Open Space Ramble
Enjoy the fall colors and a take a tour of some of the new parks and trails in  the City. Will include updates on Railroad Avenue Promenade and the Delaware River Heritage Trail. Meet at City Hall, 324 Farnsworth Avenue.


Tuesday, October 26, 7:00 pm
BCEC Earth Talk: Paddling the Garden State
George & Leona Fluck, from the NJ Sierra Club, will take you on a guided tour of the special and secret places for the best canoeing and kayaking in NJ. Free raffle for cool eco-prizes. FREE.      

Monday, November 1
Bordentown City Planning Board meeting
7pm,
Carslake Community Center                                      

Wednesday, November 10
Bordentown City Environmental Commission
7pm, Carslake Community Center

Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 pm
BCEC Earth Talk: Greening Your Older Home, Historic or Not
Speaker Michael Skelly, Exec. Dir of Bordentown Heritage and Vice Chair of Bordentown City Historic Preservation Comm., will provide you with a detailed plan for making your older home more sustainable and energy-efficient. Free raffle for cool energy-saving prizes. FREE.   

Monday, December 6
Bordentown City Environmental Commission
7pm, Carslake Community Center

 
Wednesday, December 8
Bordentown City Environmental Commission
7pm, Carslake Community Center