Wildfires Remind Us That Climate Action Isn’t a Choice
While hazy skies and smells of smoke may be common in California, for many of us living in Princeton and New Jersey, yesterday’s poor air quality was a shock. While […]
STAR Neighborhoods Planted 400 Native Plugs
This April, Sustainable Princeton provided 8 STAR Neighborhoods with a variety of native plants from Pinelands Nursery. A total of 400 native plant plugs were distributed to the following neighborhoods: Bouvant/White Oak, Caldwell, […]
MMMMay: Minimize, Mulch-Mow, and Meadow
It’s May, and the insects are buzzing, the flowers are budding, and your nose might be running. You may have heard of the “No Mow May” movement, which encourages homeowners […]
Mercy’s Meadow – A STAR Neighbor in Action
Mercy and Tim are members of the Stony Brook STAR Neighborhood and have been converting the majority of their yard into a meadow. We recently visited Mercy’s Meadow to learn […]
Guyot Walk Restoration Project
The Guyot Walk is a hidden gem of natural serenity located in the center of Princeton. The path is named for a former Princeton resident, Arnold Guyot (pronounced ghee-YO), who taught geology […]
Take Part in the Sustainable Yard Challenge!
Throughout the month of April, add your yard to one of two maps – or both! We will track Princeton’s progress on both maps and share the final tally at […]
How to Start Composting in Princeton
So you want to start composting but aren’t sure where to start? There are 5 main ways to manage your food waste currently in Princeton. We’ll outline each one and […]
Sustainable Landscapers Resource List
We are creating a new list of Sustainable Landscapers* that will be featured on our website and promoted to the community. If you would like to be included on this […]
Certify Your Yard
Showcase your sustainable yard with these certification programs. River-Friendly Ensure your property is River-Friendly through the Watershed Institute. Complete their easy survey and meet 75% of the qualifications to be […]
Changing the Landscape: 2022 Year in Review
2022 was an unbe-leaf-able year for Sustainable Princeton’s Changing the Landscape Campaign. From native plants to electric landscaping equipment, the campaign raised awareness and educated community members about sustainable landscaping […]
