A little late this year but Chris Mattern - former owner of Eclipse Brewing - will do a seed exchange at Eclipse on Saturday, April 4th from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m. You don't have to bring a thing. Unless you want a beer. Then you have to bring a way to pay! Swap seeds, seedlings and network with members of your and neighboring communities from your own garden. Participants are encouraged to bring seeds
This year's 6th Annual Knit For Food Knit-a-thon will take place on Saturday, April 11th. The Knit for Food Knit-a-thon is a 12 hour marathon to raise funds and awareness for food insecurity. To join this effort you can knit at home, or you can gather a locally and knit together. Eclipse Brewing is hosting a team sponsored by Incredible Edible (IE) Merchantville from 12:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. and welcomes family, friends
This month, the Borough of Merchantville and the Merchantville Diversity Committee honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women, past and present during International Women's History Month 2026 - “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”. From leaders and educators to small business owners and community advocates, the women of Merchantville help shape a vibrant and inclusive town.
Learn Sustainable Practices and Valuable Tips at The Certified Gardeners: Garden Symposium is on Saturday, March 28th at the Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ. Learn the role of native plants in landscape design by Dr. Randi Eckel and learn what makes a plant a weed by Emily Salmons. This interactive, fun symposium is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and choice of boxed
Grab your baskets! The Merchantville Easter Egg Hunt takes over Wellwood Park on Saturday, March 28th, at 10:30 a.m. More than 10,000 eggs - including golden prize eggs - will be awaiting your arrival, as well as bike raffles and an appearance from the one and only Easter Bunny. So, hop on over to Wellwood Park, at the intersection of West Maple, Linden and Hamilton Avenues, to hunt for some special Easter treats.
All I See is Gold Academy in Merchantville, located at 18 West Maple Avenue, is offering 2026 Summer Wrestling Camps. Choose from eight (8) different camps that build character, skill, and toughness this offseason. All eight camps will focus on enhancing your abilities in all wrestling positions and be led by elite competitors and coaches from around the country including Tyler Berger, David Carr, Brock Hardy, Joey Mckenna,
Hop into spring by bringing your family to enjoy Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Grace Episcopal Church, 7 East Maple Avenue. Indulge in a yummy breakfast, meet and pose for a photo with the Bunny. He will even have surprises in his basket: a gift for each child and free parking for adults. Last seating/doors close at 10:30 am. Tickets are required and may be purchased early on Sundays at the church from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through March 22nd.
Community connections and education are two vital components of Merchantville's Maple Project and this year we've had lots of opportunities for both. From visits by local school students, to curious families passing time in the park, to culinary arts teacher, Joseph Rocchi, who promotes Indigenous food sovereignty and interest from James Beard award winning author and slow drinks entrepreneur Danny Childs
