NJveg upcoming events
Volunteer Work Day – Goats of Anarchy
Saturday September 21, 10:30am-2:30pm
Hampton, NJ 08827
Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit sanctuary Goats of Anarchy. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. Please bleach the soles of your footwear. Face mask & hat recommended as well, the Robo area is very dusty. We’ll be doing a thorough cleaning of Lawson’s barn and Mini Robos area, where many of the disabled goats live. And of course, a little fun sprinkled in there when the goats try to play with you! This is a dirty job, prepare to work hard! If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.
*** WAITLIST *** Space is limited, adults only. Please sign up only if you are serious about attending and plan to attend for the full time. If anything comes up and you need to cancel, let us know ASAP, so that we may fill your spot. We’ve had a problem with last minute cancellations – don’t be that person! Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, 609-557-7077 (text preferred), or via our Meetup. The address will be provided privately to volunteers before the event.
Hiking + Vegan Dining – Atlantic County
Sunday September 22, 1pm
Greens and Grains, 4215 Black Horse Pike #340, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Egg Harbor Township Nature Preserve, Zion Rd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
The 85th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with lunch at vegan restaurant Greens and Grains – Mays Landing. We’ll then head to the Egg Harbor Township Nature Preserve for an easy hike (parking lot GPS location: 39°21’30.1″N 74°39’05.0″W). Inclement weather date TBD.
Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, 609-557-7077 (text preferred), or via our Meetup.
Hiking + Vegan Dining – Sussex County
Saturday September 28, 10am
443 Vernon Warwick Rd, Vernon Township, NJ 07462
Rescheduled from 9/7. The 86th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with a moderately challenging, rocky, 2.6 mile hike, the Stairway to Heaven portion of the Appalachian Trail in Wawayanda State Park (info here, here, here, and here). We’ll meet at the trailhead parking lot (0.6 mile N of the intersection of NJ 94 and Maple Grange Rd, GPS coordinates 41.219424, -74.455152). There is a small free lot, with a pay lot just north. We suggest downloading the ParkMobile app and checking directions in advance, especially as NJveg will likely not be able to respond to inquiries after 7:30am! Let us know what restaurant you‘re interested in! Inclement weather date TBD.
Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, 609-557-7077 (text preferred), or via our Meetup.
Educational Outreach – Saddle Brook Street Fair
Sunday September 29, 11am-5pm
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based life. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at 10am) and packing up (to about 5:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.
We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).
5–course Gourmet Vegan Dinner Catered by Lady and the Shallot
Monday September 30, 6pm
Trenton Farmers Market, 960 Spruce St, Trenton (Lawrence Township), NJ 08648
Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a catered, gourmet 5–course vegan meal! Lady and the Shallot is a completely vegan, gluten free, and nut free restaurant located inside the Trenton Farmers Market. Our prior meals here were amazing, among the highlights of the year, and drew raves – including from one NJveg member, “The best meal I’ve ever had!”
The menu by owners Francesca Avitto and Kate Wnek:
- One: Roasted Pumpkin | Jersey Corn | Toasted Pepit
- Two: Garlic Roasted Parsnip | Purple Yam | Chili Crisp
- Three: Mixed Greens | Local Watermelon | Edamame | Lime Vinaigrette
- Palate Cleanser: Mango Sorbet
- Four: Jerk Tofu | Black Rice | Pickled Jicama | Local Micro – Green
- Five: Caramelized Cinnamon Rum Bananas | Vanilla Cake
$67 (plus service fee), with a $5 discount for NJveg members (current on dues, contact us for your discount code! Join NJveg here) and Vegan in NJ Meetup members. $5 from each ticket purchased will be donated to vegan non-profit Ferrets and Friends Sanctuary. This event sells out (we’ve had to turn people away), so buy your tickets soon! Tickets must be purchased in advance, and will NOT be sold at the door.
Speakers + Q&A
Tuesday October 1, 6:30pm
Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy St, Trenton, NJ 08608
NJveg was invited to participate in a program at the Trenton Library, with a focus on living a plant-based life. We’ll have several speakers covering the basics, their experiences, and reasons to go vegan!
Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge
October 1-31
Princeton area, NJ
NJveg will be working with Vegan Outreach to create the second Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge! The Vegan Chef Challenge is a month-long event showcasing new vegan menu items created by chefs at local restaurants. Typically, ten to thirty restaurants take part (last year, also in the Princeton area, we had 17) and the dining public is encouraged to vote for their favorite dishes. The majority of restaurants keep at least one popular vegan item on their regular menu after the challenge concludes. Once the challenge starts, you’ll be able to vote on your favorites! We’ll be organizing meetups at each of the participating restaurants, and at least a couple hikes or walks to accompany these!
Volunteers needed! This event requires a lot of planning, including calling or visiting restaurants, signing up sponsors, and publicity. If you’re interested in joining our VCC team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).
Educational Outreach – Paw Prints Pet Fest
Sunday October 6, 10am-5pm
Eastampton, NJ 08060
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based life. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at about 9am) and packing up (to about 5:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.
We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).
Hiking/Walking + Vegan Dining – TBD
October TBD
Location TBD
The 87th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series could be at one of your favorite trails (perhaps one on our list) and restaurants. Let us know what you‘re interested in! Inclement weather date TBD.
Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, 609-557-7077 (text preferred), or via our Meetup.
Educational Outreach – Moorestown Pride Festival
Friday October 18, 6pm-9pm
Wesley Bishop Field, 1248 N Church Rd, Moorestown, NJ 08057
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based life. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at about 5pm) and packing up (to about 9:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.
We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).
Educational Outreach – West Windsor Community Farmers Market
Saturday October 19, 9am-1pm
877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08540
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based life. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at about 8am) and packing up (to about 1:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.
We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).
Educational Outreach – Batsto Country Living Fair
Sunday October 20, 10am-4pm
Hammonton, NJ 08037
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based life. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at 8:15am) and packing up (to about 4:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.
We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).
Educational Outreach – Burlington County Farmers Market
Saturday November 2, 8:30am-1pm
500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown, NJ 08057
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based life. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at about 7:30am) and packing up (to about 1:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.
We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).
Educational Outreach – Vegan in NJ Monthly Market
Sunday November 3, Noon-5pm
American Legion Post 346, 21 Gully Rd, Neptune Township NJ 07753
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based life. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at about 11:15am) and packing up (to about 5:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available. Please consider coming out to the market, especially if you haven’t before, and say hello!
We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).
Speakers + Q&A
Tuesday November 12, 7pm
Woodbridge Public Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
NJveg will present a vegan program at the Woodbridge Public Library, with a focus on living a plant-based life. We’ll have several speakers covering the basics, their experiences, and reasons to go vegan!
Volunteer Work Day – Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue
Friday November 15, 10am-2pm
50 Compton Rd, Wantage, NJ 07461
Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit sanctuary Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. We suggest wearing layers (because even if it’s cold outside, it might get warm inside the barns), and bringing a mask (for dust in the barns). If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.
Things you might do while volunteering: cleaning animals’ stalls (scooping poop!), sweep barns, replace old and dirty hay with new hay, clean and fill waterers, rake, clean feed bowls, pet goats, dust, mop, cuddle cows, etc. After lunch (around 2pm), we’ll hangout with some of the animals. All food on site will always be vegan. Let us know if you have any food allergies.
Space is limited. Must be 16 or older, 14 if accompanied by a parent. Arrive a little early because waivers need to be signed (your first time volunteering only). Please sign up only if you are serious about attending and plan to attend for the full time. If anything comes up and you need to cancel, let us know ASAP, so that we may fill your spot. We’ve had a problem with last minute cancellations – don’t be that person! Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, 609-557-7077 (text preferred), or via our Meetup.
Volunteer Work Day – Uncle Neil’s Home
Date TBD, 11am-3pm
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit sanctuary Uncle Neil’s Home. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.
Space is limited. Children 10+ accompanied by parent at all times welcome. Please sign up only if you are serious about attending and plan to attend for the full time. If anything comes up and you need to cancel, let us know ASAP, so that we may fill your spot. We’ve had a problem with last minute cancellations – don’t be that person! Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, 609-557-7077 (text preferred), or via our Meetup. The address will be provided privately to volunteers before the event.
Volunteer Work Day – Downward Doe Farm
Date TBD, 10am-2pm
(address to be provided), Howell, NJ 07731
Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan micro-sanctuary Downward Doe Farm. We’ll be building a goat jungle gym! We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. If you’d like to donate, you can contact NJveg or do so at the sanctuary.
Space is limited, adults only. Please sign up only if you are serious about attending and plan to attend for the full time. If anything comes up and you need to cancel, let us know ASAP, so that we may fill your spot. We’ve had a problem with last minute cancellations – don’t be that person! Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, 609-557-7077 (text preferred), or via our Meetup. The address will be provided privately to volunteers before the event. ❄️🥶 Inclement weather date February TBD.
Volunteer Work Day – Old Fogey Farm
Date TBD, 11am-3pm
1090 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit sanctuary Old Fogey Farm. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.
Space is limited, adults only. Please sign up only if you are serious about attending and plan to attend for the full time. If anything comes up and you need to cancel, let us know ASAP, so that we may fill your spot. We’ve had a problem with last minute cancellations – don’t be that person! Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, 609-557-7077 (text preferred), or via our Meetup.
Event Ideas Are Welcome! Additional events planned, or in the works, including educational outreach, volunteer work days at animal sanctuaries, hiking/walking + vegan dining, vegan potlucks, vegan gourmet meals, speakers, and much more! Venue suggestion are welcome!
Please let us know what events you are interested in. Contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).
Everyone is welcome at NJveg events: vegan, vegetarian, or veg-curious! Our events are open to the public, except when noted as members only. All NJveg events are completely vegan. Please view our event guidelines.
Please check your email on the day of the event for the possibility of cancellation. If you’re not on our mailing list, you can sign up here. We hope to see you in the near future!
View our previous events here.