ASEZ WAO Invasive Species Removal at Cheesequake State Park
On the morning of September 14, 2025, 53 young adult volunteers from ASEZ WAO met at Hooks Creek Lake in Cheesequake State Park to take part in Terrestrial Ecosystem Protection Campaign #7. They focused on removing invasive Japanese stiltgrass and helping maintain the park’s Blue Trail. Park Naturalist Nicole Bendixen guided the volunteers as they […]
ASEZ WAO Garden Revitalization at Stoney Brook Community Farm & Garden
On April 27, 2025, ASEZ WAO volunteers gathered at Stoney Brook Community Farm and Garden in Hanover Township, NJ, to refresh the garden for the upcoming growing season. This hands-on event brought together community members, local officials, and gardeners ready to work. Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher joined the effort alongside Ronald Francioli, Township Committee Liaison […]
ASEZ WAO CPR Training in Belleville
With a mission to prepare volunteers for emergencies, ASEZ WAO in New Jersey partnered with the American Red Cross to host a CPR training event. The session began with opening words from guest speakers, all of whom were community leaders. Belleville Township Councilwoman Diana Guardabasco and Councilman Frank Velez III shared warm words commending the […]
ASEZ WAO Volunteers Clean the Streets of Elmwood Park to Brighten the Community
The Elmwood Park community is home to thousands of people, but the streets have become polluted. ASEZ WAO volunteers vowed to help brighten the community by collecting trash. So, on Sunday, May 1, around 45 ASEZ WAO volunteers came together for a street cleanup in Elmwood Park, NJ. Councilwoman Lorraine Pellegrine and Police Chief Michael […]