Hello Kinnelon resident - This site is for YOU - from neighbors who know that our actions today are impacting the health of planet Earth. Together, we're learning to 'think global and act local,' to create quality lifestyles, based on respect for creation, wisdom, and eco-friendly living. KC is open to all - no dues to join - just fun, information, and contact with some of the nicest, most far-sighted, environmentally protective people in town. Please email and let us know who you are so we can keep you informed of local environmental matters. Welcome!
Kinnelon Conserves is a grassroots environmental awareness group conceived by
Avery Hart Mantell and co-founded with Jo Sippie-Gora. Their first action was to organize a local summitt for members from the school, library, and government leaders and interested residents. Working within these systems, Kinnelon Conserves seeks to boost environmental awareness and action locally. Our all volunteer initiative could not exist without the ideas and efforts of Arden Knudsen, Mary Derstine, Lori Cohen, Dana Spies, Susan Clancy, Donna Perch, Camille Gaines, Julia Puccia, Audrey Finn, Junie Moon, Janet Windeknecht, Pam Meredith, and others. Library director Barbara Owen, Monsignor Carroll of OLM, David DeSmith of St. David's Church, Mayor Sisco and DWP head, John Whitehead, have generously given to our effort and fully participate in KC program . We thank them and also a big cheer to our student volunteers who include Connor Horton, Matt Vail, Richad Becker, Sam Scarfone, Kendall Finn, Marissa Weis, Ryan Neff, Justine Scarfone, Matt Scorza and others past and present. Our annual Earth Day Fair is created in cooperation with the amazing educator Noreen LaFergula, and special help from media teacher Ms. Lonewsky. For 2 years, Anna Ellingtons and her awesome, hard-working KHS marketing class has created displays and conducted business to boost awareness of the danger of plastic water bottles.
Avery Hart Mantell and co-founded with Jo Sippie-Gora. Their first action was to organize a local summitt for members from the school, library, and government leaders and interested residents. Working within these systems, Kinnelon Conserves seeks to boost environmental awareness and action locally. Our all volunteer initiative could not exist without the ideas and efforts of Arden Knudsen, Mary Derstine, Lori Cohen, Dana Spies, Susan Clancy, Donna Perch, Camille Gaines, Julia Puccia, Audrey Finn, Junie Moon, Janet Windeknecht, Pam Meredith, and others. Library director Barbara Owen, Monsignor Carroll of OLM, David DeSmith of St. David's Church, Mayor Sisco and DWP head, John Whitehead, have generously given to our effort and fully participate in KC program . We thank them and also a big cheer to our student volunteers who include Connor Horton, Matt Vail, Richad Becker, Sam Scarfone, Kendall Finn, Marissa Weis, Ryan Neff, Justine Scarfone, Matt Scorza and others past and present. Our annual Earth Day Fair is created in cooperation with the amazing educator Noreen LaFergula, and special help from media teacher Ms. Lonewsky. For 2 years, Anna Ellingtons and her awesome, hard-working KHS marketing class has created displays and conducted business to boost awareness of the danger of plastic water bottles.
During 2007 - 2008, 285 residents signed on as members of Kinnelon Conserves, by taking a pledge to reduce their use of energy and natural resources. Kinnelon Conserves is not a 501C - It is an "out of pocket" all the way. If you would like to support our activities, please contact us. kinnconserves@optonline.net Copyright 2009
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Renewable Resources: Steve Tesoriero: 201-452-6457
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Let's keep it this way!
Congratulations, to St. David's - now an official Greenfaith Church
GOOD NEWS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
On Nov. 19, the Kinnelon Council voted to preserve the 163 acres Weber tract - a move that will greatly expand Silas Condict Park. Thank you, Mayor Sisco and Council Members for preserving this pristine land with its vernal pools and ridge line vistas. Congratulations also to those who helped make it happen - the residents who took action and added their voices to make preservation a realitiy/ On the night of the vote, students Amanda Hagl, Mary Fischer, and Karmah Munem made excellent and persuasive arguments for the preservation, touching the hearts of all who heard their appeals.
In December, Kinnelon Conserves became an official member of the NJHighlands Coalition
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It's GONNA BE GREAT - so SAVE THE DATE! April 24, 2010
Our 4th Annual Earth Day Fair will take place on Sat. April 24, from 12 to 4PM - at Pearl R. Miller School,
117 Kiel Ave. Kinnelon, Rain or Shine.
We welcome exhibitors, vendors, performers, poets, photographers, & all sorts of volunteers. To participate, contact us at kinnconserves@optonline.net, or call Arden (973) 838-2531 or Avery 973-519-4385
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Please send nature photos of Kinnelon scenes to kinnconserves@optonline.net that we can post for all to see......Be sure to send your full name and address for full credit.....
