Aquaponics is a sustainable food production system that combines a traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animalssuch as snails, fish, crayfish or prawns in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment. In the aquaculture, effluentsaccumulate in the water, increasing toxicity for the fish. This water is led to a hydroponic system where the by-products from the aquaculture are filtered out by the plants as vital nutrients, after which the cleansed water is re …

… Some people may prefer quite formal/micromanaged meetings however this is not that kind of group :) Some of our future group meetups include but are certainly not limited to: sharing ideas on vertical/container gardening, building a compost bin & rain barrel system, a day of fishing on the water, spring potluck party/BBQ, how to build a solar cooker, camping/tubing trip, sharing canning/dehydrating/long-term food storage methods and ideas, summer "firepit Fridays,” intergroup seed exchange and s …

… We'll shop at an ice cream parlor, we'll cook traditional Latin American recipes, we'll go in a safari, we'll go fishing, order food in a restaurant and more! The attractive part of our activities is that mom and child would learn about Spanish language and culture together while they play together! This is a wonderful way to spend "quality time" with the kids which also makes the learning process easier and comfortable for both. The classes for the "Spanish Discovery Club" are fee based, $110 p …

Started this group to turn people on to the Navesink River and all the fun things and places it has to offer. Launching out of Maple Cove, at the foot of Maple Ave. in Red Bank, put you in a very central location. You can go left and explore the Swimming River which has a great eco enviornment like nesting Eagles, great vegetation and Oyster beds or go right and explore Victorian homes, Dock & Dine restaurants, great shore line and a super sunset! Oh.... and Jazz in the Park Thursday nights for …