Do you love the outdoors and want to connect with others who share that passion? More than a dozen UUCWC members find companionship and purpose through their involvement in the Earth & Climate Ministry. With many ways to honor the interconnected web of all existence and our place within it, the group sponsors projects for all ages and focuses on five key areas:

• Advise and promote environmentally and climate-friendly stewardship of our church building and grounds
• Educate and encourage congregants to adopt environmentally responsible practices
• Raise awareness and support social justice action around local, state, and national climate and environmental issues
• Create opportunities to experience nature and appreciate the environment
• Explore expanded environmental justice efforts through the UUA’s Green Sanctuary 2030 program

Above: Earth & Climate Ministry Co-Chairs Leslie McGeorge and Geri Koblis with a mural from UUCWC’s Climate Justice Dialogues representing a collective vision of an ideal community, illustrated by Sue Busch, and framed in repurposed wood by Roy Vogel.

Why Participate?

Members engage in activities that often foster spiritual experiences and provide opportunities to share knowledge and skills. Participants share a passion for caring for the Earth while building strong relationships and making a difference in our congregation, the broader community, and beyond.

How Can You Participate?

You’re invited to participate! The ministry offers many short-term opportunities, including used book sales and educational or advocacy events. Volunteers assist with tasks like weeding, watering plants, planting or harvesting Allie’s vegetable garden, compiling Earth Day “green tips,” helping with plant giveaways, installing birdhouses, leading outdoor hikes, suggesting guest speakers, supporting announcements, guiding outdoor spiritual experiences, and aiding climate justice initiatives such as community disaster preparedness.

More About the Ministry

You don’t need a background in environmental issues to participate—only an interest in protecting the Earth and supporting a sustainable climate.

The group meets on the third Thursday evening of each month, either via Zoom or multi-platform. During warmer months, meetings are often followed by in-person potlucks. Two co-chairs lead the ministry, focusing on climate justice, grounds and gardens, and overall coordination. The group also collaborates with staff, other congregational leaders, and the Council for Faith in Action.

For more information, contact the ministry co-chairs at earthministry@uucwc.org.

UUCWC-Area Farmer’s Markets, Farm Stands and Orchards

In New Jersey:

Basil Bandwagon (market and cafe)
239 N. Union St, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Local organic and sustainable produce, groceries, wellness items.
Offers online shopping: shop.basilbandwagon.com
Open every day, 8am-8pm
609-460-4500

Beechtree Farm
105 Crusher Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525
Grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured pork and poultry, free range eggs.
Open every day, just call ahead to make sure we are home.
Owner: Lucia Stout Huebner
Cell: 609-466-0277
Home: 609-468-4145

Blue Moon Acres
11 Willow Creek Drive, Pennington, NJ 08534
Organic vegetables, lovely store to buy local organic produce, rice (grown dry method). Full-size herbs, edible flowers. Offers produce boxes year-round, delivered or pick-up.
Online shopping: bluemoonacres.csaware.com
Open Fri, 9am-5pm
215-794-3093

Cherry Grove Organic Farm
11 Carter Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Grass-fed beef and sheep, whey-fed pork; onsite creamery and cheeses.
Open Tue & Thu, 1pm-7pm
609-306-5139
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Cherry Grove Organic Farm Market
3200 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Products from farm above, plus classes, events and activities.
Open 7 days, 10am-5pm
609-219-0053

Chickadee Creek Farm
80 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington, NJ 08534
Local vegetables, flowers and herbs, certified organic and certified transitional
Open Thu, 11am-3pm; Sat, 9am-1pm; Sun, 10am-1pm; closed Mon-Wed, Fri
chickadeecreekfarm@gmail.com
609-462-3854

Fairgrown Farm
260 Wargo Rd, Pennington, NJ 08534
Membership farm, many options. Vegetables, fruit, milk, eggs, bread, mushrooms.
Works with 37-plus farm partners. 
Open Wed-Thu-Fri, 9am-6pm; Sat, 9am-1pm
CSA@fairgrownfarm.com  609-200-1427 and 609-429-0275

Griggstown Quail Farm, Inc
986 Canal Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Meat and eggs for sale: pheasant, chukar, wild turkey. Hatchery.
Associated with North American Gamebird Association: veteran-owned
908-359-5375

Kerr’s Kornstand
317 Pennington Rocky Hill Rd, Pennington, NJ 08534
Seasonal veggies, fruits and herbs, corn and flowers.
Also a stand on Bear Tavern Rd., opposite Bear Tavern Elementary School.
Open May thru October 31. 11am-5pm. Closed Fri. 
609-730-1609

Pennington Farmer’s Market
Rosedale Town & Country, 101 Rte 31, Pennington, NJ
Produce from growers within 50 m of Pennington.
Open Mid-May thru November, Saturdays, 9am-1pm
penningtonfarmersmarket.org
 609-306-1483

Princeton Farmer’s Market
Hinds Plaza, next to the Princeton Public Library at 55 Witherspoon St, Princeton
Parking in Spring St Garage
Produce from local farms, empanadas, cheeses, deli items.
Knife sharpening monthly, live glassblowing monthly.
Open Thursdays, 10am-3pm, May through November
princetonfarmersmarketnj@gmail.com

Sansone’s Farm Market
245 Lambertville-Hopewell Rd, Hopewell
Family owned and operated since 1914, homegrown vegetables and fruits.
Heirloom tomatoes, melons, beans, more.
Open 10:30am-5:30pm daily
Open Thanksgiving to Xmas with trees, wreaths, garlands, more.
609-466-1323

Terhune Orchards
13 Van Kirk Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Commercial family-owned farm, partly organic. Greenhouse lettuce in winter, produce year-round. Wine made at the orchard.
Open daily, 9am-5pm
609-924-2310

Trenton Farmer’s Market
960 Spruce St, Lawrence Twp, NJ 08648
Since the early 1900s, great place to get local produce, works with 7 area farms.
Corn, tomatoes, meats, deli, baked goods. Permanent indoor stalls, 40-plus vendors
Open Wed-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm
thetrentonfarmersmarket.com.  609-695-2998


In Pennsylvania:

Anchor Run 
2578 Second Street Pike, Newtown, PA
Community-Supported Agriculture, offers memberships. Shares sold out for 2026, waiting list for 2027.
Wide range of vegetables, berries, herbs.
Open daily, 8am-8pm
215-598-7040

Manoff Market & Cidery 
3157 Comfort Rd, New Hope, PA 18938
(3 m NE of Peddler’s Village via Rte. 263)
12 cider varieties including hard cider (apple wine), plus local peaches, apples, blueberries, blackberries.
Events, activities, group bookings, tours, tastings, flights. 
Owners: Gary and Amy Manoff
Open year-round Mon-Tue, 10am-3pm; Wed-Sat 10am-5:30pm
cidermanoff2@gmail.com  215-297-8220


Maximuck’s Farm Market
5793 Long Lane, Doylestown, PA 18902
Family-owned & operated
Hormone-free beef, glass-bottled milk, veggies, more.
Open Wed-Sun year-round, 10am-5pm, Sun, 10-4
215-297-9894

Milkhouse Farm Market
1118 Slack Rd, Newtown, PA 18940
Eggs, produce, fruit, herbs, sweet corn, tomatoes (50 varieties). Winter squash, chicken and duck meat.
Accepts checks from PA's Farmers Market Nutrition
Open every day 10am - 6pm
mhfm@verizon.net

None Such Farm Market
4458 York Rd, Buckingham, PA 18912
100% non-GMO. Produce, meats, deli, baked goods, chef’s specials.
Open Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm. Closed Sun-Mon
Farm at 4493 York Rd open during special events.
215-794-5201

Roots to River Farm
3175 N Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA 18938
Certified organic farm market, Amara Kitchen & Tasting Room.
Pizza, seasonal plates & bites, drinks include Amara Apertivo. Small batch soups, sauces and preserves.
Classes, tastings, dinners.
Open Wed, 3-8pm and Sat, 12-5pm
Owners: Ian Knauer & Malaika Spencer
215-833-5215

Shady Brook Farm  Admission $10
931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA 19067
Farm Market, Farmer’s Kitchen, Stone’s Throw Pub, Garden Center. 
Pick your own produce, seasonal events, Holiday Light Show.
Open Sun-Tue, 9am-6pm; 
Wed-Sat, 9am-10pm.
Pick-your-own hours: Wed-Sun, 9am-3:30pm
shadybrookfarm.com  215-968-1670

Solebury Orchards
3325 Creamery Rd, New Hope, PA 18938
Fruit market, and pick-your-own fruit. Cider, applesauce and fruit butters.
Open Thu-Sun, 9am-6pm
Hours change seasonally, check at soleburyorchards.com. 215-297-8079

Spring Creek Farm
6262 Meetinghouse Rd, New Hope, PA 
Community-Supported Agriculture,
Member discounts. Certified organic produce, meats from pasture-raised animals.
Open Tue, Fri, Sat 10am-5pm
267-743-2939

Styer Orchard
97 Styer’s Lane, Langhorne PA 19047
Pick your own fruits and vegetables, sunflowers.
Check website for hours: styerorchard.com  215-702-9633
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Styer Orchard Market 
1121 Woodbourne Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047
Catering, hot and cold trays, specialty cakes, plus orchard produce.
Open daily 7am-7pm, Sun, 8am-6pm

Tanner Brothers Dairy Farm and Market
1070 Hatboro Rd, Ivyland, PA 18974
In dairy biz for 100+ years; favored provider of milk, cream and chocolate milk. Local fruits and vegetables, 
Tanner Bros. Ice Cream.
Open 8:30am-7pm daily
tannerbrothers@verizon.net  215-357-1716

Wrightstown Farmer’s Market
576 Penn’s Park Rd, Newtown, PA 
Produce from area farms, meat, dairy, baked goods, ready-to-eat items, artisan specialties
Accepts SNAP EBT
Open Sat, 9-12, May thru Thanksgiving
Wrightstownfarmersmarket.org
Market Manager Cheryl Gilmore
managerwfm@gmail.com

MAP
For an interactive map, see
www.buckslocal.org

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List assembled by UUCWC Earth & Climate Ministry

Suggested additions/edits can be sent to EarthMinistry@UUCWC.org

Why Buy Local Produce?

The benefits are many:
1. Many local farmers limit or do not use pesticides, herbicides and preservatives.Their products are fresher than flown-in imports, retaining more nutrients and flavor.
2. Many community farms use regenerative or sustainable farming practices, improving soil health and biodiversity.
3. Buying local reduces climate pollution in multiple ways: less fossil fuel used for long-range food transport and refrigeration, limited or no fossil fuel-based pesticides/herbicides, and regenerative practices that reduce climate pollution.
4. Local farms using sustainable practices can maintain the health of community farmland, ensuring its productivity for future generations. They also diversify the sources of our food supply, and contribute to a more resilient food system.

Encouraging the purchase of local farm and orchard products is an educational/advocacy project of the UUCWC Earth and Climate Ministry (ECM). Enhancing congregants’ awareness of the availability and value of local farm products was suggested at the church’s 2025 congregational Climate Justice Dialogues.
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