In his new book Arrested Mobility: Overcoming the Threat to Black Movement, Charles T. Brown, founder and CEO of Equitable Cities, examines why mobility is not afforded in the same way to everyone. Join him for an event where he will discuss how the freedom of movement for Black Americans means confronting the harsh reality of […]
Friday, June 13 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Discover wonder with expert birder Peter Reczek, a former National Audubon Society instructor, on a guided birdwatching walk through the Institute for Advanced Study woods where Einstein & Oppenheimer once strolled. Peter will help you tune into the rhythms of the forest & the lives of the […]
Let’s reimagine streets as places for people!“Ciclovía” is a Spanish term that means cycleway, or a temporary closing of streets to automobiles for cyclists and pedestrians. Ciclovia Princeton will temporarily “reimagine” a few roads within town — Walnut Ln from Houghton Rd to Guyot Ave — maximizing this public space with engaging, all-ages activities that […]
There's never been a cooler way to donate to SP! 20% of sales from Ritas at the Princeton Shopping Center will be donated to Sustainable Princeton! NEW DATE: August 4th 4 to 7 pm Rita's at the Princeton Shopping Center Go low waste and bring your own reusable spoon!
Jammin' Crepes has partnered with Sustainable Princeton for a "Dine to Donate" fundraiser, where 25% of sales from September will benefit the SP! To participate, dine at Jammin' Crepes from 4 pm to 6 pm in September to support Sustainable Princeton's mission to reduce our community's greenhouse gas emissions, protect the local ecosystem, and increase […]
Beer & Garden A sustainable gardening pop-up event featuring Sustainable Princeton and Triumph Brewery Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Time: 4:00-7:00 pm Princeton Shopping Center courtyard This isn’t your average Beer Garden! Join Sustainable Princeton for their first annual Beer & Garden, an event that aims to bring the community together over local brews from […]
Saturday, 9/13 (raindate 9/14) Time: 10 am to 12 pm Hosted in a private home (address to be given to ticket holders) -- Immerse yourself in the artistry of nature at a serene garden gathering in a lush backyard oasis in Princeton. Surrounded by vibrant native blooms cultivated by a local Master Gardener, you’ll be […]
What would you do for a great parking spot? Henry Grabar will explore how the pursuit of the perfect parking space has forced us to sacrifice affordable housing, attractive architecture, walkable neighborhoods, and lively town centers in favor of congestion, sprawl, and waste, weaving the parking fixation into the history of the postwar American city. […]
The Princeton Green House Tour is back for 2025! Save the date for the Princeton Public Library event on September 25th at 7 PM! Three new house tour videos will be screened followed by a discussion panel with homeowners and experts. Registration requested here! In person tours will be held on September 27th. Presented in […]
We’re excited to help keep items out of the landfill at Princeton Municipality’s spring S.H.R.E.D Fest on September 27! Stop by our bright green tent to drop off: 🪧 Lawn signs (new collection!!) 🔋 Small batteries (please add a small piece of tape to both ends to prevent electrical discharges!) 🛍 Reusable shopping bags 📱Cellphones, […]
The Princeton Green House Tour is back for 2025!Save the date for the in-person house tour event on September 27th! Seven houses will be featured along with 4 new garden tours. Check the event website for more details.The Princeton Public Library lobby will be the headquarters for this event if you have any questions. House […]
Start your morning with a delicious breakfast, then set out on a guided bird walk through the Institute Woods with Peter Reczek, a former National Audubon Society instructor. Whether you missed our sold-out June event, Flock & Feast, or are eager to return, this is the perfect way to spend a Saturday: with nature, community, […]
Sustainable Princeton is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization in Princeton, NJ with a mission to inspire our community to develop and implement solutions that positively impact our environment. It’s our vision that Princeton be a model town that examines every action through the lens of sustainability ensuring a healthy environment, a strong economy, and the wellbeing of all community members now and in the future.
