Green Acres Grants

Welcome We are excited to announce that the County of Union is embarking on three grant projects aimed at enhancing our County Park System and preserving the historical landscapes that make our community special. But we need YOUR input to make it truly exceptional! Your perspective will help us create spaces that cater to the…

Union County Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs

Upcoming County Events Union County Celebrates Pride Month with Flag Raising and Second Annual Pride 5K and Fun Color Run Back-to-back events in June highlight inclusivity, celebration, and community unity The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to celebrate Pride Month with two major events this June that uplift the LGBTQ+ community and…

Previous UCWMB Events

2024 The Union County Board of County Commissioners announces the return of the Union County Women Mean Business summit on June 11th. This once-a-year conference is designed to bring together women entrepreneurs, professionals, and industry leaders at every stage of their careers to share their collective knowledge about career development, inclusion, work-life balance, and other…

Cultural Events Calendar

Now thru June 3Mondays–Fridays 9 am–5:30 pm | Open Tuesdays to 8pmART EXHIBIT The 2025 Union County Senior Art Exhibit This annual exhibit showcases artworks by both professional and non-professional artists who are older adults 60+. The wide-ranging media displayed include everything from drawing and painting to sculpture and craft. Made possible by funds from…

Gardens

  Visit ucnj.org/parks-activities for an alphabetical list of all Union County parks with maps and directions. Union County Awards Grants for School and Community Gardens The Henry S. Chatfield Memorial Garden at Warinanco Park is a showcase for sustainable flower gardening. It includes a variety of fragrant perennial plantings that attract butterflies and other pollinators.…

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County is now seeking volunteers for the 2025 Master Gardener training program, beginning in January. Residents who are interested in horticulture and gardening can gain valuable skills, make new connections, and become valuable assets to the community…

Who’s That at My Feeder?

Register Online The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites families and bird lovers of all ages to come and enjoy “Who is That at My Feeder,” an interactive indoor/outdoor learning experience featuring local bird species, at Union County’s Trailside Nature and Science Center, located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside, on Saturday, May…

Public Hearing and Notice of Public Comment Period for Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Documents Public Comment Form Zoom Meeting Registration Link A hybrid public hearing on the FY 2022 CAPER will be held at 6:00 PM Wednesday, January 31st via Zoom and in person at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue in Cranford Public Notice Pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…

Where do Journalism and Poetry Meet

In celebration of National Poetry Month 2023, the Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to present a talk by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and poet Tina Kelley, on the intersection of journalism and poetry. The event will take place at the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center Carriage House at 135 Watson Road in…

Holiday Concerts

Union County to Celebrate the Season at Holiday Concerts this Weekend The Union County Board of County Commissioners announce that Union County residents can celebrate the season at a variety of holiday concerts presented this coming weekend in Westfield, Cranford, Summit and New Providence. The concerts are presented by arts organizations receiving a 2024 Union…