We are so excited to be completing our first year as the Nature Connection of West Milford (formally Sustainable West Milford). The change in name and mission from sustainability to connection is the product of nearly two years of work ensuring that nature and people are connected, healthy and thriving together in West Milford and the Highlands Region.
The successful Sustainable West Milford programs that have flourished over the last 15 years remain in perfect alignment with our new focus of increasing residents’ connection to their environment, community and themselves. These programs include the Farmers Market, two Community Gardens, the Native Medicinal Plant Garden and our Public Education Series.
Please join us in our efforts to build new pathways for residents and their families to connect to the natural world in our region by making a generous end of year gift.
How Your Donation Will Help Us Grow:
Farmers Market - Getting the word out around town, More Live Music, New Vendors, and Launching the 2024 Winter Market
Community Gardens - Cultivating Culinary Herbs @Wallisch, Growing and Donating Fresh Produce to those in need, Regenerating the garden soil and water systems
Medicinal Garden - Garden & Parking signs, Interactive Teaching Map, Garden Expansion & Tools, and Relaxing Seating
Public Education - Engaging and Educational Speakers, Getting the word out around town, Providing hands-on materials for participants
Field Trips (new!) - Visiting fees, gas, insurance, supplies, marketing, safety gear and snacks
General Operations* - Ensures our small but mighty team can run the organization and support all of the above programs as well as creating new ones. This includes marketing, stipends, board recruitment, insurance, our website, continued community partnerships, bank & subscription fees, etc.
*A small percentage of all program donations go toward our general operating fund.
