Bring your own reusable water bottle. Free filtrated/purified water for all compliments of Naturelle Water Filtration and Purification.


Bring your used clothing and shoes so that Planet Aid may reuse/recycle with proceeds used to support education, community development and HIV/AIDS programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America.


Bring your used/empty ink and toner/laser cartridges to the Cartridge World Booth and Receive a Cartridge World Cartridge Cash Coupon as a thank you.


Hybrid van shuttles running between Garden State Exhibit Center and New Brunswick train station Saturday and Sunday 10 am- 5 pm.



PSEG GreenFest, the Garden State’s premier event for green initiatives again features state and national leaders in environmental endeavors who will share ideas about how residents and businesses can take steps to reduce New Jersey’s carbon footprint. The event boasts some 100 green exhibits, interactive workshops, and programs for both adults and children.

Earth Day / Plant a Tree or Shrub on Earth Day April 22, 2009

Plant a Tree or Shrub on Earth Day
Plant a tree, save the planet. That idea is bringing together the communities throughout the world that are planting trees to raise environmental awareness on Earth Day. You can do your part by planting a tree or shrub in your yard or your community.
Stop by your local True Value hardware store for the products and advice you need to get planting. Then follow the steps below to do something for the environment.

Step 1. Get a TreeFirst and foremost, you'll need a tree. Check your local nursery for the kind of tree you want to plant. Nurseries grow shrubs and trees then dig them up with a ball of root-filled soil intact. They usually wrap a layer of burlap snuggly around the root ball to keep it safe and ready for the ride home with you. Remember to select a young tree that can survive the seasons in your region. If you need help, the nursery can tell you which trees will thrive in your geography and climate.
Step 2. Dig a HoleNow it's time to grab a shovel. But before you start digging, make sure you are planting in an area that has the necessary amount of sunlight that the shrub or tree needs to grow. Dig a hole that is several inches wider than the root ball, but make sure the hole is slightly less deep than the root ball is high. Remember to give the tree plenty of room, both in the hole and in relation to other trees or structures in your yard. Helpful Tip:
You can save yourself considerable cleanup time by piling the dug out soil onto a plastic sheet. This also prevents the piled dirt from damaging the grass around the hole.

Step 3. Put it in PositionStep in the bottom of the hole to firm the soil so the plant won't sink. Once you've slightly packed the soil, place the root ball into the hole. Lay a stick across the top of the root ball to make sure it's at or a little higher than ground level. Use a utility knife to cut or untie any twine that wraps around the trunk. Fold the burlap down around the sides of the root ball, but don't try to pull the burlap out altogether—this can damage the root ball. Instead, let the tree's roots grow through the burlap bag and the bag will eventually decompose.
Put top soil around the sides of the root ball and pat it down firmly. At ground level, form a mound of soil at the bottom of the tree or shrub that will allow water to pool like a basin. This will help keep the roots well watered until the tree is established. Add two to three inches of mulch to combat weeds.Helpful Tip:
It's a good idea to mix some peat moss and a small amount of plant food into the soil you replace around your new tree.
Step 4. Wrap the TrunkCover the lower part of the tree's trunk with a tree wrap to protect it. Start the wrap just above the roots slightly below soil level. Continue wrapping to just below the lowest limb. Hold the wrap in position with cords.
Step 5. Just Add WaterBe sure you water the root ball as you water the area around the tree. You'll need to do this until new roots grow out of the ball and into the soil. Regularly check the moisture in the tree's area for the first month or two after planting. Provide at least one inch of water per week during the growing season.
Now, watch it grow! You've chosen the best way to celebrate the environment by giving back to Mother Earth.