Berkeley Heights NJ Environmental Commission

08/04/2026

Light Pollution and Why It Matters

If you have ever heard of light pollution, you probably know it as the reason you can’t see the milky way without traveling away from major cities. Aside from ruining your view of the milky way, light pollution causes other problems for humans and non-humans alike.

07/25/2026

07/20/2026

“While World Cup athletes play on pristine natural grass, New Jersey youth face heat stroke risks and toxic exposure on artificial fields that last only eight years before becoming landfill waste.
-> https://www.nj.com/opinion/2026/07/if-natural-grass-is-safe-enough-for-world-cup-stars-why-not-nj-kids-opinion.html

06/08/2026

Advice on trees from the Arbor Day Foundation:

A little prevention now can help protect your trees, and your property, when storms arrive.

05/04/2026

How to stop mosquitoes:

Natural mosquito control: The Mosquito Bucket Challenge is a safe, affordable way to control mosquitoes without harming kids, pets, or pollinators.

04/20/2026

Help Make Berkeley Heights More Beautiful: Plant a Tree

Celebrate Earth Day with the Environmental Commission by planting a tree! We are offering free tree seedlings THIS Saturday, April 25, 12:30pm to 2pm, at the Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex parking lot. Please stop by!

This year we are offering three saplings native to New Jersey. More information about them can be found on our page.
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
- Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

The saplings are free, but you must sign up in advance. Directions for planting will be included. The Environmental Commission will contact you with distribution details. Berkeley Heights residents only, please.

https://berkeleyheights.gov/1433/Free-Tree-Seedlings

04/09/2026

Help Make Berkeley Heights More Beautiful: Plant a Tree

On Saturday, April 25, the Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission is again distributing free saplings to Berkeley Heights residents.

This year we are offering two saplings native to New Jersey. Sign up here:

On Saturday, April 25, the Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission is again distributing free saplings to Berkeley Heights residents.