Greener New Jersey Productions is a new nonprofit under development that will promote the greener side of the Garden State by creating and producing programs on farmers markets, farms, parks, open space and the environment for television, web, radio and educational organizations. The following series are under development:
Fresh!
A 13-part series with host Megan Gunning, who visits New Jersey farms, farmers markets, roadside stands and vineyards, and takes to the seas to learn about seafood production. Meet the people who feed us and their direct connection to you—the consumer. Find out who YOUR farmer is. And—most fun of all—learn how to cook up Jersey Fresh produce through cooking demonstrations from New Jersey chefs. Then gather your family and friends around the table and serve them a delicious, nutritious and attractive meal—all local.
Parks
A 13-part series that travels through New Jersey’s green areas and open spaces by foot, horse, bike, canoe, kayak, tall ship and caravan, providing the details on places to go, what to do, and how to be active stewards of the land. Mountains—we have them; bay shore and ocean shore – got it; the Pinelands and the Highlands—true gems, protecting gallons of water; rivers, streams, glacial lakes and waterfalls—abundantly yours; the Palisades and the Appalachian Mountains—good bone structure courtesy of the Wisconsin Glacier. It’s all here—learn more and get out those hiking boots, brush up the camping equipment and find those oars. It’s time to get out and get going!
Environmental Documentaries
Documentaries on some of the most intriguing and hot environmental topics in the Garden State. What you don’t know will surprise you. And some of the back stories will amaze you.
Meet the Real New Jersey
- Hike the Appalachian Trail and be inspired by the deep blue glacial lakes perched on craggy mountain tops surrounded and by panoramic views of forested ridges and valley farms in the Highlands to the east and the Delaware Valley to the west.
- Watch as hawks soar over the fields and streams. Catch the blue glint of the Delaware River in serene forested ravines.
- Meet the individuals who take care of the trails and the hikers who traipse all or part of the 2,180-mile Appalachian Trail that runs from Maine to Georgia—a precious gift from nature.
- Go deep into the Pine Barrens, canoe the many mysterious streams that wind through areas where southern towns once stood but have now disappeared, escape into the forests away and learn about watersheds and wildlife.
- Sail on the A J Meerwald, a restored tall ship, on the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and identify a wide variety of birds while keeping a watch out for whales and dolphins.
- Climb up the circuitous steps of the many lighthouses and scan the scenic Jersey shore.
- Bike, hike or canoe through the past on the Delaware & Raritan Canal, see up close the brilliant and practical inventions of Thomas Edison that we can’t live without and tour the homes of industrial barons.
- Tour a vineyard and find out about wine tastings and wine tours and how wine is produced in the Garden State.
- Meet the farmers who grow the fruits and vegetables and produce the dairy products we all enjoy; and the individuals who work to save our farmland, open space and wildlife and to keep the air and water clean.
- Learn how you can be a steward of the earth—helping to protect the water, soil, trees, plants, wildlife and air.
- Discover a New Jersey you may not have known existed. Or may have forgot existed. Take the time. Explore.
