NJveg Prior Events – 2024
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 2024, for reference.
Hiking/Walking + Vegan Dining – Middlesex/Somerset County
Sunday July 21, 11:45am
130 Log Cabin Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
920 Hamilton St, Somerset, NJ 08873
The 81st in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with NJveg member Jonathan providing a guided tour of Rutgers Gardens, including trails not well-known to the public! Afterward, we’ll have lunch at the new Veggie Heaven in Somerset!
Educational Outreach – Udder Chaos Farm Sanctuary Benefit
Saturday July 20, 11am-4pm
Pemberton Township, NJ 08068
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. 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 10am) and packing up (to about 4:30pm). Please consider coming out for the benefit even if you can’t volunteer! 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).
Speakers + Q&A
Thursday July 18, 7pm
Florence Township Community Center, 69 Main St, Roebling, NJ 08554
NJveg was invited to participate in a program at the Florence Township Community Center, 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 – The Barnyard Sanctuary
Saturday July 13, 11am-3pm
Hope, NJ 07825
Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit The Barnyard 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.
Children 14+ accompanied by a parent 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.
FREE Cooking Demo with Plant Based Planet
Thursday July 11, 6:30pm
Cranbury Public Library, 30 Park Place West, Cranbury, NJ 08512
Join NJveg for our first cooking demo, with Crystal Dickerson from Plant Based Planet! Do you have a garden and an abundance of summertime veggies? Do you enjoy the Garden State’s fresh summer produce? Join us for this cooking demo. Attendees will learn to make delicious recipes with the vegetables growing in your own garden, including Summertime Beverages, “Eat the Rainbow” Garden Veggie Wraps, and “Do the Nana” Split (a delicious dessert)! Please register on the library’s website or call 609-722-6992.
NJveg Annual Member Meeting & Dinner
Sunday July 7, 6pm
American Legion Post 346, 21 Gully Rd, Neptune Township NJ 07753
NJveg’s annual member meeting is 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, enjoy a delicious vegan tasting menu with popular items from several vendors, dessert, and more. Ideas for a fun activity are welcome! Did we mention food?
Menu: Hamburger Helper from Plant Based Nut Case; Broccoli & Cheese Potato Patties from Plant Based Planet; Yucca w/Onions in Garlic Sauce from Rosa’s Kitchen; Quinoa, Black Bean, and Steamed Veggie Bowls from Mom’s; and dessert by Lorraine.
Price: only $20 for NJveg members! $30 for guests. Pay by Saturday July 6 via Venmo (@njveg), PayPal (use the Donate button at NJveg.org), or Zelle (thevsnj@gmail.com) to reserve. Contact us for other payment arrangements. Please include your name(s) with the payment.
Volunteers needed for setup, serving, and cleanup.
Educational Outreach – Vegan in NJ Monthly Market
Sunday July 7, 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. 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 11:15am) 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).
Hiking + Vegan Dining – Burlington County
Thursday July 4, 10am
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
The 80th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will be our annual hike at Whitesbog, 120 W Whites Bog Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. We’re not sure if any relatively local vegan-friendly restaurants will be open, but let us know if you have any ideas. We can at least dine on blueberries along the trail!
Hiking + Vegan Dining – Middlesex County
Friday June 28, 6pm
South Brunswick, NJ 08852
The 79th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with an easy hike at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick (info). We’ll meet at the parking area of Riva Rd (GPS coordinates 40.410851, -74.497084). Let us know what restaurant you‘re interested in!
Educational Outreach – Burlington County Farmers Market
Saturday June 15, 8:30am-1pm
500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown, NJ 08057
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. 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 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 – Montclair Pride
Saturday June 8, noon-6pm
Montclair, NJ 07042
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. 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 10:15am) and packing up (to about 7pm). 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 + Vegan Market – Monmouth County
Sunday June 2, 10am
Holmdel Park, Holmdel, NJ 07733 / American Legion Post 346, 21 Gully Rd, Neptune Township NJ 07753
The 78th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start at Holmdel Park’s northern section (map). We’ll meet at the Hill Top parking lot (GPS coordinates 40.37745, -74.18793). Afterward, we’ll head over to the Vegan in NJ Monthly Market in Neptune Township for food and shopping.
Volunteer Work Day – Bloomsbury Herd
Saturday June 1, 10am-2pm
Bloomsbury, NJ 08804
Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary Bloomsbury Herd. 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 Venmo Terrill-hiel.
Space is limited, children 12+ accompanied by a parent 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.
Vegan Potluck Picnic + Optional Hike
Saturday May 25, noon
Springfield (Burlington County), NJ 08022
Join NJveg for a vegan potluck picnic at Arney‘s Mount Park (info), 150 Juliustown Rd (at Tower Dr, GPS coordinates 40.01042, -74.70851) in Springfield (Burlington County). Followed by an optional easy hike, the 77th in our hiking/walking + vegan dining series! NJveg members: $2 ($5 family); Non-members: $4 ($10 family). 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.
5-course Vegan Italian Meal at Brunello Trattoria
Tuesday May 21, 6pm
300 Old Croton Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822
Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a catered 5–course Italian vegan fixed-price meal! Tickets are $65 (plus service fee), and must be purchased in advance. $5 discount for NJveg members (current on dues, contact us for your discount code! Join NJveg here).
- Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with a glass of Prosecco.
- First Course: Bruschetta
- Second Course: Roasted Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Third Course: Roasted Beet Salad
- Sorbet Intermezzo
- Fourth Course: choice of Eggplant Parmesan or Cauliflower Steak San Remo
- Fifth Course: Flourless Chocolate Cake
A full bar is available – complete with a vegan bartender! Guests are advised to note any allergies when purchasing ticket to ensure a pleasant dining experience. All courses are gluten free except for bruschetta (gf option can be made available upon request) and eggplant parmesan.
Educational Outreach – Steel Mill Street Fair
Sunday May 19, 10am-5pm
Roebling, NJ 08554
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. 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 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 May 13, 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 looks great as usual:
- ONE: Roasted Garbanzo | Sweet Vidalia | Toasted Turmeric | Cilantro Gremolata
- TWO: Chard | Garlic Confit | White Bean Puree | Chili Crisp
- THREE: Charred Romaine | Crisped Tempeh | Green Goddess
- PALATE CLEANSER: Mango Sorbet
- FOUR: Butternut Squash | Shave Fennel | Sweet Basil Butter | Local Micro-Green
- FIVE: Lemon Zest Sugar Cookie | Espresso Mousse | Candied Lemon Peel
$60 (plus service fee), with a $5 discount for NJveg members (current on dues, contact us for your discount code! Join NJveg here). $5 from each ticket purchased will be donated to vegan non-profit sanctuary Blackbird Animal Refuge. 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.
Hiking + Vegan Dining – Monmouth County
Saturday May 11, 9am
Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, NJ 07732
The 77th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with a hike at Hartshorne Woods Park (info and map). We’ll meet at the Rocky Point Entrance parking area, 1402 Portland Road, Highlands, NJ 07732 (GPS coordinates 40.39107, -73.98909). We’ll plan on covering trails we didn’t hike on our previous visit several years ago. Let us know what restaurant you’re interested in! Inclement weather date TBD.
Educational Outreach – Secaucus Green Festival
Saturday May 4, 11am-3pm
Secaucus, NJ 07094
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. 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 3:30pm). 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 – Rutgers Day
Saturday April 27, 10am-4pm
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. 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 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 – Vegan in NJ Market – Madison
Sunday April 21, Noon-5pm
Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Rd, Madison NJ 07940
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. 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 11:15am) 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).
Educational Outreach – Grayrock N Roll Spring Festival
Saturday April 20, 10am-4pm
Clinton, NJ 08809
NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. 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 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).
Volunteer Work Day – Freedom Farm
Friday April 19, 10am-1pm
229 Newport-Centre Grove Rd, Cedarville, NJ 08311
Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ 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.
Children accompanied by parent 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!
Hiking + Vegan Dining – Ocean County
Sunday April 14, 3pm
Island Beach State Park, Berkeley Township, NJ 08752
The 75th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with an easy hike at Island Beach State Park (info). We’ll meet at the Reed’s Road Trail parking lot, 0.5 miles south of the park entrance (GPS coordinates 39°53’47.6″N 74°04’57.2″W, 39.896564, -74.082552). Let us know what restaurant you’re interested in!
Volunteer Work Day – Runaway Farm
Sunday April 14, 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. If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.
Space is limited, age 16+ 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! The address will be provided privately to volunteers before the event.
Volunteer Work Day – Henry’s Haven Animal Sanctuary
Saturday April 13, 10am-1pm
Pennington, NJ 08534
Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the brand new vegan non-profit Henry’s Haven 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.
Space is limited, children accompanied by parent 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.
Speakers + Q&A
Thursday April 11, 6pm
Cranbury Public Library, 30 Park Place West, Cranbury, NJ 08512
NJveg was asked to participate in a vegan program at the Cranbury 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!
Catered Vegan Dinner
Wednesday April 10, 6pm
Vaulted Cuisine, 21 Mill St, Mt Holly NJ 08060
Join NJveg for another special 3-course vegan dinner, prepared by The Culinary Arts Center at Rowan College Burlington County students! 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! This dinner is open to the public and is already sold out, but we’ve reserved 20 seats, with seatings at 6pm (6 people), 6:15pm (10 people), and 6:45pm (4 people).
Diners will be served the appetizer plate, a choice of an entree, and a choice of dessert. If you dine with us, please do not order the non-vegan dessert.
Appetizer Plate
A delicious trio of; Cucumber Salad with a Tahini Soy Dressing
Asparagus, and Gochujang Pancakes with a sesame-soy dipping sauce
Sweet Potato in Tomato-Lime-Cardamom Sauce
Entrees
- Roasted Cauliflower ~ Served with vegan chili butter and lime-coconut potato gratin
- Tofu Meatball Korma ~Served with Chaat Masala Potatoes cashew yogurt and tamarind
- Curry-Crusted Rutabaga Steaks ~ Served with Harissa and Lemon Zucchini
Dessert
- Coconut Ice Cream with Lychee and Passion Fruit
- Creamy Vegan Chocolate Tart
Tickets must be purchased in advance, and will NOT be sold at the door. SOLD OUT! We expect them to sell out soon, so please consider buying yours now. $45 (plus booking fee), with a $5 discount for NJveg members (current on dues), or a $3 discount for Vegan in NJ Meetup members. 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.
Educational Outreach – Vegan in NJ Monthly Market
Sunday April 7, 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. 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 11:15am) 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).
Volunteer Work Day – 511 Farm Sanctuary
Saturday April 6, 11am-3pm
Union Township (Hunterdon County), NJ 08848
Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary 511 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.
Space is limited, children 12+ accompanied by a parent 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, or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).
5–course Gourmet Vegan Meal Catered by Lady and the Shallot
Monday April 1, 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!”
This will be a seated, 5–course dinner. The menu by owners Francesca Avitto and Kate Wnek:
- ONE: Frijoles Negros | Leek | Terhune Farmhouse White | Chili Crisp | Zhoug
- TWO: Charred Jalapeno and Lime Hummus | Citrus Oil | Local Produce and Toasted Pita
- THREE: Red Quinoa | Arugula | Papaya | Picked Shallot | Turmeric Vinaigrette
- PALATE CLEANSER: Fruit Sorbet
- FOUR: Miso Glazed Eggplant | Edamame Puree | Pineapple Chutney | Local Micro-greens
- FIVE: In-House Mango Bar | Sweet Matcha Mousse | Micro Flower
$60 (plus sales tax and 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 vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary The Troll House Sanctuary. This event sells out (we’ve had to turn people away), so buy your tickets soon! SOLD OUT! Tickets must be purchased in advance, and will NOT be sold at the door. Join NJveg here.
Volunteer Work Day + Optional Potluck – Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary
Sunday March 31, 10am-2pm
20 Newell Rd, Leesburg NJ 08327
Join Vegan in NJ and NJveg for our annual 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! Please bring a vegan (and gluten free 🤞🏼) dish!
Space is limited, children accompanied by parent welcome. 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. Pull in to the driveway right of the house and park to the right in the empty space before the fence. 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!
Volunteer Work Day – The Cow Sanctuary
Saturday March 30, 11am-3pm
Bridgeton, NJ 08094
Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit (founded in 1988!) 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.
Space is limited, dults 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! The address will be provided privately to volunteers before the event.
Educational Outreach Prep
Thursday March 28, 6pm
Pemberton Borough, NJ 08068
Help NJveg prepare for educational outreach season. We’ll be putting labels on and organizing literature, and more. Dinner will be provided to volunteers!
Volunteer Work Day – EZ’s Rescue Ranch
Sunday March 17, 10am-2pm
202 Kendrick Ave, 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.
Space is limited, children accompanied by parent 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!
Volunteer Work Day – Fluffy Butt Rescue
Saturday March 16, 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.
Space is limited, adults only. For this event, the number of cars is the limitation – let us know if you’re willing to give someone a ride. 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 – Oscar’s Piggy Oasis
Friday March 8, 10am-2pm
152 Chapel Hill Rd, Middletown, NJ 07748
(Postponed from 2/16.) 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, so we’re returning. 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
Volunteer Work Day – The Troll House Sanctuary
Sunday February 25, 2pm-5pm
Williamstown, NJ 08094
Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary The Troll House Sanctuary, with clearing a pasture for horses. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. Even in winter, please be prepared for the possibility of ticks. If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.
Volunteer Work Day – Udder Chaos Farm Sanctuary
Saturday February 24, 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.
Hiking + Vegan Dining – Mercer County
Sunday February 11, 9am
Titusville, NJ 08560
The 74th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will be a moderately strenuous hike at Ted Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain (info, info). We’ll meet at the Fiddlers Creek Rd access parking lot (Use 28 Fiddler’s Creek Rd, Titusville, NJ 08560; GPS coordinates 40.3183, -74.8905 or N40.31823° W74.89042°). Let us know which restaurant you’re interested in! Inclement weather date TBD.
Volunteer Work Day – South Jersey Horse Rescue
Saturday February 10, 10am-2pm
5745 Pleasant Mills Rd, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the 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. Even in winter, please be prepared for the possibility of ticks. If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.
Walking + Vegan Dining – Camden County
Saturday February 3, 11am
Pennsauken & Collingswood and Westmont, NJ
The 73rd in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with a 3.8 mile loop walk on a paved trail at Cooper River Park (info & map). We’ll meet at the west end of the parking lot at 5300 N Park Dr, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08109 (GPS coordinates 39.9276, -75.0667, or 39°55’39.4″N 75°04’00.1″W). We’ll then head over to vegan restaurant goodbeet (29 Haddon Ave, Westmont (Haddon Township), NJ 08108) for lunch. Inclement weather date Sunday February 11.
Volunteer Work Day – Oscar’s Piggy Oasis
Saturday January 20, 10am-2pm
152 Chapel Hill Rd, Middletown, NJ 07748
Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ 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, so we’re heading back. 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
Speakers + Q&A
Wednesday January 17, 7pm
Zoom + in-person, East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick NJ 08816
NJveg was asked to participate in a vegan program at the East Brunswick Public Library, with a focus on living a plant-based life (general, changing from non-plant based). We’ll have several speakers covering the basics, their experiences, and reasons to go vegan! Programs are typically 45-60 minutes + Q&A. Come in person or watch online!
Members-only New Year’s Day Vegan Potluck
Monday January 1, 1:30pm
(address to be provided), Raritan Township (Flemington), NJ 08822
Enjoy a New Year’s 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.
Hiking – Mercer County
Monday January 1, 11am
St. Michaels Farm Preserve, Hopewell, NJ 08525
The 72nd in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will be our annual New Year’s Day hike. We’ll do an easy hike at St. Michaels Farm Preserve in Hopewell (info). We’ll meet at the west parking lot, on Hopewell Princeton Rd (GPS coordinates 40.3836, -74.7545). Followed by a members-only potluck (see below). Non-members are welcome on the hike!
Please let us know what events you would be interested in. Contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred)