Academic Resources
Turn your enthusiasm for the environment into a rewarding career you’ll love with an education in environmental & sustainability sciences – now available in Union County!
KEAN UNIVERSITY
School of Environmental & Sustainability Sciences
union college of union county, nj
Environmental Science – Sustainability Program
union county vo-tech high school
Vocational-Technical School of Sustainable Sciences
Volunteer
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County
Learn How to Make a Real Difference in your Community Through Volunteering!
This volunteer-run program brings together residents who are passionate about the environment and want to give back to their community. It offers expert-level training from professional volunteers in several areas, including environmental protection, urban forestry, horticulture, youth development, and much more. Choose from one of the following educational volunteer programs or visit ucnj.org/rce to learn more.
union county 4-h clubs
Master Gardeners
environmental stewards
Master Tree Stewards
Adopt-A-Trail Program
Union County’s newly revitalized Adopt-A-Trail program provides a meaningful opportunity for park enthusiasts to actively preserve and maintain the trails in our recreation grounds by becoming a Trail Steward. Hikers, equestrians, nature lovers, and other trail users are invited to participate in the next trail steward orientation to learn more.
Additional Information…
Tracing its roots all the way back to 1941, Trailside is New Jersey’s very first natural history museum. It follows the National Park Service “trailside” model, aimed at helping residents understand — and help to conserve — our natural surroundings. Visit our Trailside Nature and Science Center to learn more or visit today and enjoy learning about the natural world in one of the most beautiful exhibits in New Jersey.
