Rewild NJ Network
What is the Rewild NJ Network?
The task of Community Rewilding: Rewilding Your Land and Rewilding Yourself, can be costly, daunting, and overwhelming. Instead of going out on your own, wasting time and money, put your energy towards guaranteed results! Utilize the Rewild NJ Network to begin your journey! Find what you need at a level that you can work with.
The Rewild NJ Network is a group of grassroots businesses, organizations, & platforms that offer services, opportunities, and resources to serve citizens community rewilding in New Jersey.
Network Categories
The following categories represent Network Member services, opportunities, & resources.
Rewild Your Land
- Conservation Rewilding
- Restoring Nature
Rewild Yourself
- Human Rewilding
- Transforming People
Network Regions
The following represent the service regions of Network Members.
- North Region (Above Route 78)
- Central Region (Between Route 78-195)
- South Region (Below Route 195)
Network Members
North Region (Above Route 78)
Musconetcong Strong
Tim Fazekas forthewildnj@gmail.com, 908-763-1876, https://www.facebook.com/p/Musconetcong-Strong-61577607864396/
Platform
Category: Rewild Your Land
“As a 25 year resident of Northwest New Jersey, I developed a true life-long connection to the region. The Garden State offers incredible diversity culturally, and within its varied landscapes. I joined the Rewild NJ network to help document and protect these unique places we know and love. For The Wild!“
Central Region (Between Route 78-195)
Flower to the People
Jason Goldman njflowertothepeople@gmail.com, 732-757-2978, Flower To The People (njflowertothepeople.com)
Business
Category: Rewild Your Land
“Hi my name is Jason Goldman and am the owner of Flower to the People, a garden design company that specializes in using native plants. I look at every site with an eye for wonder and an excitement to see what plants will thrive there! My favorite thing about NJ is the Diner! I think that’s what sets our state apart from the rest, every town practically has their own Diner and it’s always a solid experience. My favorite place to explore in NJ is the Delaware Water Gap. That’s where I saw my first porcupine! Rafting down the river is always a fun experience, and camping in that region has brought me closer to nature. I was excited to join Rewild NJ from the start. Over these last few years, I have heard from so many people that they have difficulty finding native plant landscapers and designers. They want to take action and use these wonderful plants, they just need a helping hand. I’m looking forward to Rewild NJ connecting native plant enthusiasts with the help they are seeking.”
South Region (Below Route 195)
Grow Native Gardens LLC
Christine Black christine@grownativegardens.com, 609-321-4622, Grow Native Gardens, LLC – Restoring Biodiversity to Human Landscapes
Business
Category: Rewild Your Land
“My favorite thing about NJ is the diversity of ecosystems throughout the state. My favorite natural location in New Jersey is Pakim Pond in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest! I joined the network because I am on a mission to add native plants to as many landscapes as possible. Being a part of the network helps me reach more people. Most of the environmental problems that face our world are things we have no control over as individuals. Changing how we manage our landscapes is the one thing every person can do to have a direct positive effect on the world we live in. Our native insects rely on native plants to feed their young. Native plant gardens are one way we can provide habitat for the creatures we share our world with. I provide native plant garden design and consultation services to help people add native plants to their existing landscapes and support more wildlife.“
Lenapehoking Reestablishment Project (LRP)
Ty “Dancing Wolf” Ellis LRP@LRProject.org, 856-651-7335, Lenapehoking Reestablishment Project – Rebuilding our Home, One Project At a Time!
Organization
Category: Rewild Yourself
“New Jersey is part of Lenapehoking, the land of my ancestors. Not many people can say that they remain on the lands of the people that their ancestors have lived for thousands of years, and I take pride in being able to say that. I have a passion for educating and bringing back traditional and cultural acknowledgments to our people and our lands, which is why I am proud to be a part of Rewild NJ Network.”
South Jersey Wildlife Tours
Joe Moore southjerseywildlifetours@gmail.com, 856-701-1934, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063705071632
Business
Category: Rewild Yourself
“Joe grew up in Camden County New Jersey with the woods right out his back door! Being able to immerse himself in nature at such a young age paved the way for his later work in conservation and wildlife management for several non-profits. Today, Joe is the owner and Lead Naturalist for South Jersey Wildlife Tours – an eco-tourism company that specializes in taking everyday folks, groups, and students out into the wilds of South Jersey while promoting wild spaces for people as well as our flora and fauna.”
Center for Environmental Transformation (CFET)
Jon Compton jon@cfet.org, (856) 365-8111, Center For Environmental Transformation (cfet.org)
Organization
Category: Rewild Yourself
“What will you do with your one wild and precious life?”
Organic Interior Design by Joe Chille
Joseph F. Chille josephfchille@gmail.com, 609-226-5399
Business
Category: Rewild Yourself
“I am very happy to be part of The Rewild NJ Network as my goal is to help people create organic interiors where interacting with nature’s elements equals indoor-outdoor harmony. Having grown up within the New Jersey Pinelands, I spent most of my formative years outdoors until I discovered a passion for Lighting and Scenic Design for the Theatre. With a deeply personal love of the woods, my gifts for theatrical design shifted to interiors where I have been able to transform spaces into living habitats bringing the outside in! This work is important to me as it enhances personal energy and well-being while adding lasting value to residential spaces.”
Red Oak Permaculture LLC
Josh Wells redoakpermaculture@gmail.com, redoakpermaculture@gmail.com, (856)-905-3565, Home | Red Oak Guild
Business
Category: Rewild Yourself
“As a New Jersey native, I have always been drawn to the wide array of plants and animal life that are found here. From the sands of Cape May point to the mountainous regions of the Delaware water gap, New Jersey encompasses an amazing diversity of flora and fauna, the protection of which has served as the inspiration behind Red Oak Permaculture. With our large per capita human population, it is imperative that we implement environmental education, conserve wild spaces and apply ecologically friendly living practices in order to coexist with the natural world. In joining with Rewild New Jersey, we are excited to be a part of a group that exemplifies these concepts so that they may become more of a mainstream option to the general population. We at Red Oak Permaculture believe that in order for humanity to thrive in the face of the myriad of socio-political and environmental challenges before us, it is of absolute necessity to reconnect with nature, remember the teachings of the generations that came before us, and, indeed, rewild ourselves and our living spaces.”
Saddler’s Woods Conservation Association
Janet Goehner-Jacobs janet@saddlerswoods.org, (856) 869-7372, Saddler’s Woods Conservation Association
Category: Rewild Yourself
“I am very proud of the diversity of natural landscapes in NJ, from the highlands to the pinelands there are so many treasures to witness when you take the exits off the highways! My favorite natural place in NJ are the shore points and Cape May. I have many childhood memories of vacationing there and witnessing dolphins swimming, the monarch migrations, and endangered bird nesting sites. I joined ReWild NJ Network to both give and learn from others in our united goal of nurturing our natural landscapes. The work is important to me so that we can take tangible steps to heal our earth and foster the ambassadors of the natural world for generations to come.“
The Chicken Lady of South Jersey
Gwenne Baile gbaile@verizon.net, 856-816-8508, https://www.facebook.com/camdencountychickens/
Category: Rewild Yourself
“My favorite thing about New Jersey that it is close to everything that means the most to me. There are great farms which supply produce to the fantastic farmers markets in my area. There are wonderful restaurants with every kind of food you could possibly want. The arts and cultural scene are local as well as “just across the bridge to Philadelphia”. The state is progressive with its eye on sustainability and making the environment a healthier place to live. I joined Rewilding NJ Network because of my commitment to having a return to our natural state as much as possible from manicured lawns that don’t support nature and can harm it to native plants and gardens even in small yards and in the cities. Also, my personal issue is to get suburban towns to allow backyard hens in the suburbs providing families not only with eggs but great fertilizer. Combining hens with composting and growing our own veggies and herbs give us self-reliance. I focus on reintroducing native plants to support pollinators and make a positive impact on the environment.”
Who are Network Members?
The Rewild NJ Network is a group of grassroots businesses, organizations, & platforms that offer services, opportunities, and resources to serve citizens community rewilding in New Jersey.
What do Network Members do?
- Act as a part of RNJCC Resources.
- Contribute to the RNJCC Media: Community Blog.
Benefits of Joining the Network
- Playing an active, hands-on, leading role in rewilding New Jersey.
- Advertisement, exposure, and advocacy for your business, organization, or platform.
- An increase in new clients, participants, and followers for your business or organization.
- Gaining professional development and networking opportunities by joining a community of like-minded professionals.
- Participating in the development and growth of a unique nonprofit organization.
- Access to resources from the Global Rewilding Alliance.
- Connect with the greater Rewild NJ Community.
Requirements to be a Network Member
- Must be a New Jersey based business, organization, or platform.
- Must be grassroots operational.
- Serve New Jersey citizens of urban, suburban, or rural communities.
- Specialize in one of the following categories:
- Rewild Your Land
- Rewild Yourself
Want to Become a Network Member?
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