PROJECT PROFILE: Greening Camden
Educating, Empowering, and Enriching Communities for Climate Action and Cleaner Air
Camden Environmental Education Program 2025
The Camden Environmental Education Program is a community-based educational initiative developed by the Community Planning + Visualization Lab at Rowan University in collaboration with the Camden Community Partnership. This program is designed to increase awareness of local environmental issues while engaging residents in participatory air quality research within the City of Camden. This initiative is supported by funding from the U.S. EPA, TD Bank, and the Rowan University Green Job Academy. This program is designed for adults (18 years and older) who live or work in the City of Camden, New Jersey. Access to a smartphone is required to participate in the air monitoring portion of the program. Individuals affiliated with community organizations are especially well-suited for involvement.
The program consists of two key components. To receive the Camden Environmental Education Certificate and a $100 gift card, both components of the program must be completed.​​
​Participatory Science
Participants are equipped with small, lightweight air quality monitors and trained to collect neighborhood-level air quality data over a two-week period. A free smartphone app is used to sync with the devices.
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Online Environmental Workshops
Participants also complete a series of pre-recorded community workshops covering critical topics such as climate change, air quality, urban greening, and public health. Each workshop includes a brief quiz to reinforce learning.​
CONTACT US
Share data or ask questions about the program: camdenair25@gmail.com | Schedule device return: adarling@camdencpinc.com
Participatory Science Resources
Environmental Workshop Resources
How to collect air quality data?
Watch AirBeam Mini demonstration video (above) and review a demonstration document
(prepared by Rowan University student Robert Leverrett)
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AirBeam Mini user guide by Habitat Map (official site)
AirCasting Map: https://www.habitatmap.org/aircasting
Link to the workshop page, hosted by Cooper Medical School Library: go.rowan.edu/air
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2025 workshops
The Magic of Street Trees | Nature and Park Prescriptions | Greening is Cleaning | Climate Change and Air Quality | New Pathways in NJ's K-12 Climate Change Education Standards
2021 workshops
What's in My Backyard & How to Report Environmental Issues? | Protect Your Respiratory Health | The Science and Experiences of Living with Odor & Air Pollution​
