Events-2023 | NJveg

NJveg Prior Events – 2023

Everyone is welcome at NJveg events: vegan, vegetarian, or veg-curious! Our events are open to the public, except when noted as members only.

The following is a listing of our previous events from 2023, for reference.

Volunteer Work Day – Oscar’s Piggy Oasis
Saturday December 30, 10am-2pm
Middletown, NJ 07748

Join Vegan in NJ and NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary Oscar’s Piggy Oasis. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty (there’s a lot of mud!). They’ve been around for over 20 years and specialize in hospice and special-needs pigs. They also have cats and a turtle.

The sanctuary was devastated by a house fire in 2022. Fortunately none of the residents were injured, but they’ve been struggling to recover ever since. We’re hoping to help them get back on track. They need lots of supplies for the house and animals. If you can help in that manner, please reach out to us for details. If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online at:

Venmo: @Dawn-Midgley
Paypal: upatdawn@aol.com (direct link: PayPal.Me/DawnWMV)
Apple Cash – cell: 908-902-3202, @Dawn-Midgley

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!

Volunteer Work Day – Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary
Sunday December 24, 10am-2pm
19 Newell Rd, Leesburg NJ 08327

Join Vegan in NJ and NJveg for a Christmas Eve volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary. 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. (Optional) Let’s make some food to enjoy together after a day of volunteering! If possible, please make your dish gluten free. 🙏🏼

Space is limited. Please sign up only if you are serious about attending and plan to attend for the full 10am-2pm. If anything comes up and you need to cancel, let us know ASAP, so that we may fill your spot. Please note there is no public bathroom on premise, but if needed, there’s a Wawa about 6-7 minutes away. We’ve had a problem with last minute cancellations – don’t be that person!

Hiking + Vegan Dining – Warren County
Friday December 22, 11am
Hardwick Township, NJ 07832

The 71st in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with a hike at Mt Tammany, in the Delaware Water Gap (info). This is a moderately strenuous ~3.5 mile hike with a lot of elevation (for NJ!). We’ll meet at the Mt Tammany Red Dot Trailhead parking area (GPS coordinates 40.971827, -75.123230). If full, there is a larger lot (Dunnfield Creek Natural Area) just past this. Let us know what restaurant you’re interested in! Inclement weather date Friday December 15.

Volunteer Work Day + Hike – Unexpected Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, December 9, 10am-2pm
(address to be provided), Newfield, NJ 08344

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day combined with a hike! We’ll be helping out Unexpected Wildlife Refuge, a vegan-run non-profit safe place for wild animals and plants consisting of almost 800 acres. The Refuge has approximately 10 miles of trails to hike. It’s hunting season, so we’ll patrol the perimeter trails, ensuring there are no encroaching hunters, and perhaps perform some light trail maintenance. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. Wear a bright (such as orange or yellow) shirt or jacket. Waterproof shoes are recommended if there’s been a lot of recent rain. Also, please be prepared for the possibility of ticks. If you’d like to donate, you can do so online.

Supervised children are 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! The address will be provided privately to volunteers before the event.

Volunteer Work Day – Blackbird Animal Refuge
Saturday December 2, 10am-1pm
(address to be provided), Woodstown, NJ 08098

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit sanctuary Blackbird Animal Refuge. 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, supervised children over 12 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! The address will be provided privately to volunteers before the event.

Members-only Thanksgiving Day Vegan Potluck
Thursday November 23, 1pm
(address to be provided), Raritan Township (Flemington), NJ 08822

Enjoy a Thanksgiving day potluck with NJveg! The host is respectfully requesting that children under 12 not be included in this event. Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon. Review our potluck guidelines.

Volunteer Work Day – Fluffy Butt Rescue
Saturday November 18, 10am-2pm
Holland Township, NJ 08848

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary Fluffy Butt Rescue. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. A vegan lunch will be provided! If you’d like to donate to Fluffy Butt Rescue, you can do so at the sanctuary or online. Adopt a Turkey for Thanksgiving!

5-course FriendsGiving/ThanksLiving Gourmet Vegan Meal Catered by Lady and the Shallot
Monday November 13, 6pm
Trenton Farmers Market, 960 Spruce St, Trenton (Lawrence Township), NJ 08648

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for another prix fixe meal with our friends at Lady and the Shallot! LatS is a completely vegan, gluten free, and nut free restaurant located inside the Trenton Farmers Market. Our prior meals here have been amazing, among the highlights of the year, and drew raves – including from one of NJveg’s members, “The best meal I’ve ever had!”

This will be a seated, 5-course dinner. The menu by owners Francesca Avitto and Kate Wnek:

ONE: Potato | Leek | Terhune Farm House White | Micro Green | Arugula Pesto
TWO: Hummus Trio – Citrus | Roasted Garlic | Roasted Red Pepper | Sweet Basil Oil | In House Za’atar | Local Produce | Toasted Pita
THREE: Baby Kale | Radicchio | Toasted Millet | In-house Tahini | Pomegranate
PALATE CLEANSER: Fruit Sorbet
FOUR: Acorn Squash | Sweet Curry | Black Rice | Micro-Green
FIVE: In House Lemon Bar | Micro Flower

Tickets must be purchased in advance, and will NOT be sold at the door. $60 (plus booking fee), with a $5 discount for NJveg members (current on dues) and Vegan in NJ Meetup members. $5 from each ticket purchased will be donated to the nonprofit vegan Ferrets and Friends Sanctuary.

Hiking/Walking + Vegan Dining – Camden County
Sunday November 12, 11am
Gibbsboro, NJ 08026 / Voorhees, NJ 08043

The 70th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with an easy hike at Blueberry Hill in Gibbsboro. We’ll meet at Pole Hill Park, 1000 Pole Hill Park Dr (GPS coordinates 39.824000, -74.953167). Afterward, we’ll get lunch at Greens and Grains Voorhees (1120 White Horse Rd, Unit 132). Inclement weather date TBD.

Educational Outreach – Vegan in NJ Monthly Market
Sunday November 5, 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 diet. We need volunteers for this and other outreach. 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 11:30am) and packing up (to about 5:30pm). Please consider coming out to the market, especially if you haven’t before!

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 – Essex County
Sunday October 22, 2:30pm
South Mountain Reservation (north side), West Orange, NJ 07052

The 69th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with at South Mountain Reservation (north side) in West Orange (info). We’ll meet at the Boat Pavilion parking lot on Cherry Ln (GPS coordinates 40.76411, -74.28827). We then head over to vegan restaurant How Delish in West Orange for dinner! Inclement weather date TBD.

Educational Outreach – Hopewell Harvest Fair
Saturday October 21, 10am-4pm
Hopewell, NJ 08525

(postponed from September 23) NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. We need volunteers for this and other outreach. 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 8:45am) and packing up (to about 4:30pm). Please let us know what time you are available.

If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – Awards Ceremony
Friday October 20, 2pm
Princeton, NJ 08542

NJveg and Vegan in NJ will present awards to chefs that participated in the Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge! We’ll post the winners soon.

Catered Gourmet Vegan Dinner
Wednesday October 18, 6pm
Vaulted Cuisine, 1 High St, Mt Holly NJ 08060

It’s back! Join NJveg for a special 3-course gourmet vegan dinner, prepared by Rowan College at Burlington County Culinary Arts Center students! We had very enjoyable meals here for 10 semesters prior to the pandemic, and are resuming our tradition this semester! These dinners assure the students – future chefs – that providing vegan options is essential. A gift of a vegan cookbook is made to each student as additional encouragement!

Menu:

French Green Lentil Salad
Smoky Portobello Mushroom Vegan Cassoulet
Creamy Vegan Chocolate Tart

Tickets must be purchased in advance, and will NOT be sold at the door. $30 (plus sales tax and booking fee), with a $5 discount for NJveg members (current on dues), or a $3 discount for Vegan in NJ Meetup members. $25 from each ticket sold will go toward scholarships, with the remainder going toward cookbooks. Join NJveg here.

Have a gently-used vegan cookbook you no longer want? NJveg will be glad to take it off your hands and gift it to one of the students at an upcoming Culinary School dinner.

Volunteer Work Day – Freedom Farm
Friday October 13, 10am-2pm
229 Newport-Centre Grove Rd, Cedarville, NJ 08311

Join Vegan in NJ and NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll helping out the vegan non-profit sanctuary Freedom Farm Animal Rescue. 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 make a donation to Freedom Farm, you can do so in person or online.

Hiking + Vegan Market/Dining – Monmouth County
Sunday October 8, 10am
Holmdel Park, 44 Longstreet Rd, Holmdel NJ 07733
American Legion Post 346, 21 Gully Rd, Neptune Township NJ 07753

The 68th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start at Holmdel Park (brochure & map). We’ll meet at the parking lot by Historic Longstreet Farm (GPS coordinates 40.3691, -74.1845). Afterward, we’ll head over to the Vegan in NJ Monthly Market in Neptune Township for food and shopping.

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – encore dining & takeout
Saturday September 30, 12:45pm
Princeton, NJ 08540

We’ll wrap up the inaugural challenge with a last hoorah – including takeout from LiLLiPiES Bakery, lunch at Blue Bears Special Meals, and takeout from more of your favorites!

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – Tipple + Rose Tea Parlor
Friday September 29, 1pm
Princeton, NJ 08542

Lunch and tea at Tipple + Rose Tea Parlor (210 Nassau St)!

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – Jules Thin Crust
Thursday September 28, 5:30pm
Princeton, NJ 08540

Dinner at Jules Thin Crust (18 Witherspoon St)!

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – Jammin Crepes, Arlee’s Raw Blends
Sunday September 24, noon
Princeton, NJ 08542

Lunch at Jammin Crepes (20 Nassau St), followed by takeout from Arlee’s Raw Blends (14-1/2 Witherspoon St)!

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – The Perch at the Peacock Inn
Saturday September 23, 5pm
Princeton, NJ 08540

Dinner at The Perch at the Peacock Inn (20 Bayard Ln)!

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – Amazing Thai
Friday September 22, 5:30pm
Princeton, NJ 08542

Dinner at Amazing Thai (260 Nassau St)!

Educational Outreach – Paw Prints Pet Fest
Sunday September 17, 10am-3pm
Eastampton, NJ 08060

NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. We need volunteers for this and other outreach. 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 9am) and packing up (to about 3:30pm). Please let us know what time you are available.

If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – Lady and the Shallot, Savory Leaf Cafe, Le Bon Gout
Saturday September 16, 1pm
Trenton Farmers Market, 960 Spruce St, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Quakerbridge Mall, 3320 US Rt 1, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

Lunch/takeout at Lady and the Shallot, Savory Leaf Cafe, and Le Bon Gout!

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – Planted Plate
Thursday September 14, 5:30pm
Princeton, NJ 08540

Dinner at Planted Plate (15 Spring St)!

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – Contemplate Kitchen
Saturday September 9, 10am
West Windsor, NJ 08550

Brunch from Contemplate Kitchen (West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, 877 Alexander Rd)!

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – Blue Bears Special Meals, LiLLiPiES Bakery
Friday September 8, 11:30am
Princeton, NJ 08540

Lunch at Blue Bears Special Meals (301 N Harrison St), and takeout from LiLLiPiES Bakery (301 N Harrison St)!

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – Nomad Pizza, Whole Earth Center Deli
Sunday September 3, noon
Princeton, NJ 08540

Lunch at Nomad Pizza (301 N Harrison St), and takeout from Whole Earth Center Deli (360 Nassau St)!

Volunteer Work Day – Abandoned Angels Animal Rescue
Saturday September 2, 10am
Hammonton, NJ 08037

NJveg member Michele has organized a work day to build chicken coops at Abandoned Angels Animal Rescue micro-sanctuary in preparation for taking in Kaporos survivors (hens and roosters) in September. Experience with building and fixing is a plus but not required. Dress for the weather and getting dirty.

Only a few spots are available. Please sign up only if you are serious about attending. You may arrive later than 9am if needed. 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 people cancelling at the last minute – don’t be that person! The address will be provided privately to volunteers before the event. Rain date Sunday August 6.

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge – The Mint, Say Cheez
Friday September 1, 5:30pm
Princeton, NJ 08542

Dinner at The Mint (164 Nassau St), and takeout from Say Cheez (183D Nassau St)!

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge
September 1-30
Princeton area, NJ

NJveg and Vegan in NJ collaborated with Vegan Outreach to create the first Vegan Chef Challenge in NJ! The Vegan Chef Challenge (slide show) is a month-long event showcasing new vegan menu items created by chefs at local restaurants. 17 restaurants in Princeton and vicinity are taking part. 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. Menus are posted on the VCC webpage. Vote on your favorites!

We’ve organized meetups at each of the participating restaurants, and have a couple hikes or walks planned to accompany these – see below! For those unable to make a meetup, NJveg member Laura suggested we have a place for people to indicate “anyone want to join me at X restaurant at X time”. We now have a spreadsheet for this purpose that should be accessible to all!

Steve Fenster (NJveg) and Cherise Daly (Vegan in NJ) were interviewed by both Town Topics and Princeton Patch regarding the challenge! (Lawrenceville Patch version)

Volunteer Work Day – Udder Chaos Farm Sanctuary
Sunday August 27, 10am-2pm
Wrightstown, NJ 08562

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit Udder Chaos Farm Sanctuary. 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.

Educational Outreach – Westfield Street Fair
Saturday August 26, 11am-5pm
Westfield, NJ 07090

NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. We need volunteers for this and other outreach. 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 time you are available.

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 + Vegan Dining – Burlington County
Sunday August 20, 9am
Black Run Preserve, Evesham NJ 08053

The 67th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start at Black Run Preserve (info, map) in Evesham. We’ll meet at the REI Trailhead parking area at the west end of Bortons Rd (GPS coordinates 39.829771, -74.886717). Note this is NOT the main entrance, so please check a map before you go. Let us know which restaurant you’re interested in!

Members-Only Potluck Pool Party
Saturday August 19, 1pm
Address to be provided, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Join NJveg for a vegan potluck pool party! This event will be outdoors at a private home. NJveg members only; children welcome. Bring a bathing suit and towel.

Volunteer Work Day – Runaway Farm
Sunday August 13, 10am-2pm
Bayville, NJ 08721

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary Runaway Farm. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. One of the tasks is a painting project. A vegan lunch will be provided! If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.

Volunteer Work Day – EZ’s Rescue Ranch
Friday August 11, 10am-2pm
Sicklerville, NJ 08081

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary EZ’s Rescue Ranch. 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.

Walking + Vegan Dining – Middlesex County
Sunday August 6, 4pm
Metuchen, NJ 08840 & Highland Park, NJ 08904

The 66th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start at new vegan restaurant Red’s Leaf Cafe in Metuchen (209 Main St) for an early dinner – animals are allowed! We’ll then head over to Donaldson Park in Highland Park for a walk. We’ll meet by the Dog Park & Community Garden parking lot (GPS coordinates 40.491558, -74.419798).

Educational Outreach – Grayrock N Roll Summer Festival
Saturday July 22, 10am-4pm
Clinton, NJ 08809

If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

NJveg Annual Member Meeting & Lunch
Sunday July 16, 1pm
Society Hill Clubhouse, 550 Chesterfield Dr, Piscataway, NJ 08854

NJveg is re-starting its annual member meetings! This will be a chance for us to have a brief meeting to share our ideas and visions for NJveg’s continued success in promoting a vegan lifestyle, discuss upcoming events and initiatives, eat some delicious catered vegan food, and more. Plans include catering by all-vegan restaurant Thai Basil! Ideas for a fun activity are welcome! Did we mention food? Menu:

Appetizers: Spring Rolls, Curry Puffs
Entrees: Pad Thai with Vegetables & Tofu, Green Curry with Vegetables & Tofu, Vegan Chili Chicken
Homemade Thai-inspired Dessert supplied by NJveg

Price: only $20 for NJveg members! $30 for guests. Pay by Wednesday July 12 via Venmo or PayPal (use the Donate button at NJveg.org). Contact us for other payment arrangements. Please include your name(s) with the payment.

Volunteers needed for setup, cleanup, and picking up food.

Educational Outreach – Udder Chaos Farm Sanctuary Benefit
Saturday July 15, 10am-3pm
Clement Blueberry Farm, Pemberton Township, NJ 08068

NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. We need volunteers for this and other outreach. 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 9am) and packing up (to about 3:30pm). Please consider coming out for the benefit even if you can’t volunteer! You can purchase tickets here.

Educational Outreach – Vegan in NJ Monthly Market
Sunday July 9, Noon-5pm
American Legion Post 346, 21 Gully Rd, Neptune Township NJ 07753

NJveg/Vegan in NJ Potluck + optional Walk
Saturday July 8, 2:30pm
(address to be provided), Kendall Park (South Brunswick), NJ 08824

Enjoy an outdoor vegan potluck at Jonathan’s house, followed by an optional walk! NJveg members & Vegan in NJ Meetup members only. Review NJveg’s potluck guidelines.

Hiking/Walking + Vegan Dining – Burlington County
Tuesday July 4, 10am
Whitesbog, Browns Mills, NJ 08015

The 65th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will be at Whitesbog, 120 W Whites Bog Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. We had a great time here on July 4th last year, so this may become an annual event! We’re not sure if any relatively local vegan-friendly restaurants will be open, but let us know if you have any ideas. Last year, we dined on LOTS of blueberries along the trail!

Hiking/Walking + Vegan Dining – Morris & Warren Counties
Saturday July 1, 10am
Schooleys Mountain Park, Long Valley, NJ 07853

Postponed from 6/25 due to slippery trail conditions. The 64th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start at Schooleys Mountain Park in Long Valley. We’ll hike the moderately challenging Highland Cut Trail (Red) and Patriots’ Path Trail Loop, ~3 miles (park info & map). Meet at the Langdon Palmer Columbia Trail Access parking area on Fairview Ave (GPS coordinates 40.79465, -74.77065). We’ll then head over to Mama’s & Cafe Baci in Hackettstown, which has a huge vegan menu, for lunch.

Educational Outreach – Marley Meadows Eat Beans Not Beings Vegan Open House
Saturday June 24, Noon-3pm
20 Newell Rd, Leesburg, NJ 08327

Join us at vegan non-profit Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary. Meet all the animals and enjoy food from The Vegan Chub! If you’d like to donate to Marley Meadows Sanctuary, you can do so at the sanctuary or online. NJveg will have an educational outreach table at the event.

Volunteer Work Day – The Cow Sanctuary
Saturday June 10, Noon-4pm
Bridgeton, NJ 08094

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit (founded in 1988!) sanctuary The Cow Sanctuary. 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.

Educational Outreach – NJ Annual LGBT+ Pride Festival
Sunday June 4, Noon-6pm
5th Ave & Kingsley St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Volunteer Work Day – South Jersey Horse Rescue
Saturday June 3, 10am-2pm
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out vegan sanctuary South Jersey Horse Rescue. 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. Children are welcome with an adult.

Members-Only Vegan Potluck Picnic
Monday May 29 (Memorial Day), 1pm
Flemington (Raritan Township), NJ 08822

Join NJveg for a potluck picnic! This event will be outdoors at a private home. NJveg members only; adults only. Restroom, refrigerator, and drink cooler will be available. Please bring your plate and utensils (we will have extras of all), plus a chair if possible.

Hiking + Vegan Dining – Burlington County
Saturday May 27, 10am
Rancocas State Park, Westampton, NJ 08060

The 63rd in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start at Rancocas State Park (north section) in Westampton (map – we’ll hike the white and green trails at the top of the map, ~2.5 miles). We’ll meet at the parking area east of the Westampton Municipal Complex (GPS coordinates 40.0075, -74.8333). We’ll then head over to vegan restaurant Shokra Soups in Willingboro for lunch.

Volunteer Work Day – Fluffy Butt Rescue
Sunday May 21, 10am-2pm
Holland Township, NJ 08848

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary Fluffy Butt Rescue. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. A vegan lunch will be provided! If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.

Volunteer Work Day – The Troll House Sanctuary
Saturday May 13, 11am-3pm
Williamstown, NJ 08094

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the new vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary The Troll House Sanctuary. They have have potbelly pigs, goats, chickens, and ducks. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. Also, please be prepared for the possibility of ticks. If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.

Hiking/Walking + Vegan Market/Dining – Monmouth County
Sunday May 7, 10:30am
Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
American Legion Post 346, 21 Gully Rd, Neptune Township NJ 07753

The 62nd in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with a hike/walk at Dorbrook Recreation Area in Colts Neck (info & map)! We’ll meet at the Activity Center parking lot. Afterward, we’ll head over to the Vegan in NJ Monthly Market in Neptune Township for food and shopping.

Educational Outreach – Wheaton Arts Eco Fest
Saturday May 6, 10am-4pm
Millville, NJ 08332

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 Meal Catered by Lady and the Shallot
Sunday April 30, 5pm-8pm
Trenton Farmers Market, 960 Spruce St, Trenton (Lawrence Township), NJ 08648

It’s back! Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for another prix fixe meal with our friends at Lady and the Shallot! LatS is a completely vegan, gluten free, and nut free restaurant located inside the Trenton Farmers Market. Our prior meals here (pre-pandemic) were amazing, among the highlights of the year, and drew raves – including from one of our members, “The best meal I’ve ever had!”

This will be a seated, 5-course dinner. The menu by owners Francesca Avitto and Kate Wnek looks amazing:

ONE: Cannellini | Leek | Terhune Farm House White | Gremolata | Olio Di Peperoncino
TWO: Tofu Ricotta | Caramelized Shallots | Sweet Basil | Toasted Crostini
THREE: Field Greens | Radicchio | Shaved Asparagus | Sweet Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette
PALATE CLEANSER: Fruit Sorbet
FOUR: Braised Cabbage Steak | Sweet Curry Black Rice | Pea Shoot
FIVE: Lemon Bar | Blueberry Coulis | Micro Flower

*** SOLD OUT *** Tickets $55 for NJveg members (current on dues, join here), $60 for non-members (plus sales tax and booking fee). $5 from each ticket purchased will be donated to Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit vegan farm animal sanctuary in Leesburg, NJ. This event has sold out previously (we’ve had to turn people away), so buy your tickets soon! Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

Volunteer Work Day + Hike – Unexpected Wildlife Refuge
Sunday April 23, 11am-3pm
Newfield, NJ 08344

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day combined with a hike! We’ll be helping out Unexpected Wildlife Refuge, a vegan-run safe place for wild animals and plants consisting of almost 800 acres. The Refuge has approximately 10 miles of trails to hike, with some trail maintenance and plant pruning thrown in. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. Waterproof shoes are recommended if there’s been a lot of recent rain. Also, please be prepared for the possibility of ticks. If you’d like to donate, you can do so online. Supervised children are welcome.

Vegan Potluck Picnic + Optional Hike
Saturday April 22, 2pm
Arney‘s Mount Park, 150 Juliustown Rd, Springfield (Burlington County), NJ 08022

Join NJveg for a vegan potluck picnic, followed by an optional (easy) hike! NJveg members: $2 ($5 family); Non-members: $5 ($15 family) (to cover venue rental). Be green: get $2 off ($5 family) if you bring reusable place settings! (We will have extras.) Review our potluck guidelines. Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup.

Earth Day Cleanup
Saturday April 22, 9am-11am
Hainesport, NJ 08036

NJveg member Alex is organizing an Earth Day Cleanup at Rancocas State Park. Gloves, bags, and pickers will be provided. We’ll meet at the parking lot at the end of Rancocas Ave (GPS coordinates 39.989190, -74.847368).

Volunteer Work Day – Old Fogey Farm
Sunday April 16, 11am-3pm
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan nonprofit micro-sanctuary Old Fogey Farm. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. Also, please be prepared for the possibility of ticks. A vegan lunch will be provided! If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.

Volunteer Work Day – Uncle Neil’s Home
Saturday April 15, 11am-3pm
Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan nonprofit 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.

Volunteer Work Day – Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary
Sunday April 9, 10am-2pm
Leesburg NJ 08327

Join Vegan in NJ and NJveg for an Easter volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary. 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. Optional vegan potluck lunch afterward!

Hiking + Dining – Gloucester County
Saturday April 8, 2pm
Wenonah Woods Trails, Wenonah NJ 08090

The 60th in NJveg’s hiking + vegan dining series will include a hike at Wenonah Woods Trails (info). We’ll meet at Wenonah Lake. Optional picnic lunch before the hike (a suggestion is picking up brunch from LesbiVeggies).

Walking + Vegan Picnic – Somerset County
Sunday March 26, 2pm
Duke Island Park, Old York Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

The 59th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will be at Duke Island Park (info). We’ll eat a picnic or takeout lunch, then walk ~3 miles.

Hiking + Dining – Ocean County
Saturday March 18, 11am
Double Trouble State Park, Bayville NJ 08721

The 58th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start at Double Trouble State Park (info) in Bayville. Let us know which restaurant you’re interested in!

Educational Outreach – Vegan in NJ Monthly Market
Sunday March 5, Noon-5pm
American Legion Post 346, 21 Gully Rd, Neptune Township NJ 07753

If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Walking + Dining – Cape May County
Sunday February 26, noon
Ocean City NJ 08226

The 57th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with a stroll on the Ocean City boardwalk. We’ll meet at the municipal parking (Foxtrot) lot at the end of 5th St. Let us know what restaurant you’re interested in!

Volunteer Work Day – Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary
Sunday February 19, 10am-2pm
Leesburg NJ 08327

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! This is a joint event with Vegan in NJ. We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary. If you’d like to donate to Marley Meadows Sanctuary, you can do so at the sanctuary or online. Please sign up only if you are serious about attending and plan to attend for the full 10am-2pm. If anything comes up and you need to cancel, let us know ASAP, so that we may fill your spot. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. Please note there is no public bathroom on premise, but if needed, there’s a Wawa about 6-7 minutes away.

Hiking + Dining – Morris County
Sunday January 15, 11am
Lewis Morris Park, Mendham, NJ 07960

The 56th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start at Lewis Morris Park (trail map). This is a makeup for a twice-postponed event. We’ll meet at the Sunrise Lake parking area (map coordinates 40.788, -74.543) and plan on hiking 4 – 5 miles. Let us know which restaurant you’re interested in for lunch!

Educational Outreach – Vegan in NJ Monthly Market
Sunday January 8, Noon-5pm
American Legion Post 346, 21 Gully Rd, Neptune City NJ 07753

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 + Dining – Mercer County
Sunday January 1, 10am
Hamilton, NJ 08610

The 55th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series (and our 3rd annual New Year’s Day hike) will start at John A. Roebling Memorial Park (info) in Hamilton. Let us know what restaurant you’re interested in – one that is open on New Year’s Day! We’ll meet at the Spring Lake parking lot on Sewell Ave (map coordinates 40.195223, -74.732035).

Please let us know what events you would be interested in. Contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred)