SustainabiliTEA - a high tea fundraiser for Sustainable Princeton at Tipple & Rose
2024-09-15 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Tipple & Rose, 210 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Join us for a delightful high tea experience at Tipple + Rose Tea Parlor and Apothecary.
Indulge in delicious food made from locally sourced ingredients while sipping delectable tea.

Enjoy a traditional High Tea, which includes: a personal pot of tea, soup, savories, scones with homemade lemon curd, preserves, and clotted cream, sweets, a sparkling drink, and a sorbet. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available!
Participate in our silent auction, and purchase exclusive tins of Sip Your Flowers, Save a Pollinator tea blends. Not only are you pampering yourself, but you can feel great knowing that all proceeds go towards our mission of reducing greenhouse gases, protecting the local ecosystem, and increasing community resilience in the face of climate change.

Tickets are on sale now! The first 35 people to get tickets for the high tea fundraiser also go home with a bag of ‘green’ tea-themed goodies plus get entered to win tea for two at Tipple + Rose!
Ages 16 and up, please.

Professional Landscaper Workshop
2024-09-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road in Pennington, NJ 08534, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Sustainable Princeton and the Watershed Institute invite all local landscaping businesses to attend a free Professional Landscaper Workshop. This event will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. at The Watershed Institute located at 31 Titus Mill Road in Pennington, NJ 08534.
The workshop is for business owners and their employees. Prizes will be awarded to businesses with the largest participation. Instruction will be provided about green infrastructure, its benefits, and how you can grow your business using this knowledge. Participants will gain the following proficiencies: rain garden installation and maintenance, native and invasive plant identification, and soil health practices. There will be hands-on learning activities and Spanish translation will be available.
To register for the course, please complete this form: bit.ly/LandscaperWorkshop2024
Registration is preferred but not required.
If you have questions, please email info@sustainableprinceton.org
This workshop is being offered by Sustainable Princeton and The Watershed Institute with support from the Municipality of Princeton.

Princeton Green House Tours 2024
2024-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 | NJ
The Princeton Green House Tour is back for 2024!
Save the date for September 28!
Visit the event website for full details and to get your free ticket.
*If the above link does not work, please try this direct link to Eventbrite for tickets.
Presented in partnership with the Princeton Municipal Environmental Commission.

EcoExperience: A Gathering for the Bike Curious
2024-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Address provided to ticket holders
October 5, 10 am to 1 pm (October 6 Rain Date) — Take a relaxing bicycle ride through Princeton on a Pedego E-bike (or BYO-Bike) with experienced guide, Laurie Harmon, Chair of the Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Afterward, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch provided by Ficus. Discover and explore bike routes you can use to navigate through town so you can say goodbye to carbon emissions and hello to endorphins!
Get tickets here (space is limited at this EcoExperience)
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DID YOU KNOW?
EcoExperiences are unique sustainably-themed events with all proceeds from ticket purchases going directly to support our mission of reducing greenhouse gases, protecting our local ecosystem, and increasing resiliency to climate change.

Author: Sara Bronin
2024-10-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Sara Bronin, author, professor and founder of the National Zoning Atlas, discusses her book “Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World.” Moderated discussion follows.
Following Bronin’s presentation about “Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World,” there will be a moderated discussion about what Princeton can learn from other towns that have successfully integrated inclusionary zoning, historic preservation, affordable housing, climate change and sustainability.
Sara C. Bronin is a Mexican-American architect, attorney, professor, and policymaker whose interdisciplinary work focuses on how law and policy can foster more equitable, sustainable, well-designed, and connected places. She is the author of Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World (W.W. Norton), and she founded and directs the National Zoning Atlas, which aims to digitize, demystify, and democratize information about zoning in the United States.
Presented in partnership with the Princeton Public Library. Please RSVP here.

SP guest bartending at the Ivy Inn
2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Ivy Inn, 248 Nassau Street, Princeton, 08540, United States
SP is guest bartending at the Ivy!
Enjoy beer, wine, and some special signature cocktails and mocktails at everyone’s favorite outdoor bar!
Live acoustic music from local band, Cold Soil Drifters!
No cover charge or RSVP required, just come on in!

2024 Green House Tour Video Screening and Discussion Panel
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Three videos featuring sustainable homes on Princeton’s 2024 Green House Tour will be screened, followed by a panel discussion with the homeowners and several experts in green building.
Learn how your neighbors are creating healthier and more energy-efficient homes and environments with green building practices such as solar panels with energy storage, rain gardens, superior insulation, radiant heating and cooling, additional dwelling units (ADUs), and more! The 2024 Green House Tour is presented in partnership with the Princeton Public Library, Princeton Environmental Commission, and Sustainable Princeton.
Light refreshments will be provided. Be sure to bring your reusable water bottle!
In-person tours will place Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more details and ticket information, visit www.PrincetonGreenHouseTour.com.
About the homes:
LEEDin’ on Linden
Built to and awarded LEED-Platinum status (highest-level), this 2013 home was one of the first residences in NJ to achieve that level and was designed by local architect Kirsten Thoft for her family. The primary environmental characteristics of the home are a
39-panel near-optimally sited solar array
Ground-source heat-pump (& loop) commonly referred to as ‘geothermal’
High insulation and thoughtful site-design
The result of the design is that the house generates 90-95% of all energy used for heating, cooling & plug-load. Despite being a very advanced green building, it sits contextually within the neighborhood fabric and many might not know that it was new construction.
Bloomin’ on Birch
A recently built modern home that meets the most stringent environmental standards:
Geothermal heating and cooling driven by solar panels, heat-pump water heater, two-layer insulation (cellulose and soy-foam) providing 2x the insulation requirements, Swiss-made FSC-certified tropical hardwood triple-pane windows/doors with custom glazings for solar heat gain/loss on different exposures.
Minimal utilities…sun-powered A/C!
All wood is FSC-certified: cedar siding, solid wood lumber and plywood construction, cumaru sills and deck, hard maple trim, beech flooring, etc.
All coatings are water-based low-VOC.
Custom FSC-certified maple cabinetry.
Every fixture is LED.
Extra measures installed for drainage onsite, elevation + piping & extensive underground dry-well.
Custom steel-work by local sculptor/welder for front-trellis and stairs.
Separate, fully-outfitted apartment perfect for family/rentals.
In-wall large gauge wiring for audiophiles.
Elevated terrace deck with gas, water, electric, and audio.
Open floor plan with well-designed spaces, lofts in all bedrooms, nooks, and storage.
Not a cubic-foot wasted. A responsibly-sized, super-livable green home, lovingly and locally created by architect-couple (Burton & D’Avila) and Pinneo Construction.
SustainAbeLeigh Historic
A whole-house renovation in the Witherspoon-Jackson district. The design employs optimal, sustainable building techniques while remaining sympathetic to the neighborhood’s Historic District designation.
Gas utility disconnect
Air-Source heat pump HVAC systems
Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) system
Induction cook-top
Heat pump hot water heater with ‘home-run’ style hot water supply
Old building product re-purpose (floors and siding).
High insulation values throughout thermal envelope
High usage of native wood species for interior details and decking.
A rain garden and solar array are included in the next phase but will not be completed by the 2024 tour date.

How You Can Become Your Own Power Plant
2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Solar is one of our major renewable energy sources. It is versatile, clean and you can build a small power plant on your roof! With the current state and federal incentives, “Going Solar” is cost effective; but it can be complicated. In this class we will cover: how solar works, permits, how to connect to the grid and remain with your electric utility company, how to estimate system size, energy needs, cost and simple payback, how to apply for state and federal incentives, and how to find qualified contractors. We will also discuss various options for solar storage and how to link your solar to other clean energy options to help reach 100% clean energy.

Sustainable Minds: The State of Clean Energy
2024-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Sustainable Minds: The State of Clean Energy
Join us for an insightful discussion on the current state of clean energy in New Jersey. As the state continues to lead initiatives in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and climate action, this event will explore key developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping New Jersey’s clean energy future.
Our expert speakers, Veronique Oomen and Abraham Silverman, will cover critical topics such as New Jersey’s ambitious clean energy goals, the role of solar, wind, and other renewables, and the impact of recent legislation and funding on the energy sector. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how local communities, businesses, and policymakers collaborate to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability.
Key Topics Covered:

Overview of New Jersey’s clean energy policies and targets
Innovations in renewable energy technology
The economic and environmental benefits of transitioning to clean energy
Challenges in scaling renewable energy across the state
Opportunities for businesses and individuals to contribute to the clean energy movement

REGISTRATION REQUESTED HERE!

Spring Professional Landscaper Workshop
2025-03-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road in Pennington, NJ 08534, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Get ready for spring with new sustainable practices you can offer your customers!

Instruction will include: spring planting, soil health, mulch application, organic fertilizers, rain garden maintenance, native and invasive plants, and more! There will be hands-on learning activities, and Spanish translation will be available.
The workshop is for business owners and their employees. Prizes will be awarded to businesses with the largest participation. Lunch will be provided.
Please register in advance
This workshop is being offered by Sustainable Princeton and The Watershed Institute with support from the Municipality of Princeton.
The workshop will be at the Watershed Institute (31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington, NJ 08534)

Sustainable Home Expo
2025-03-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Princeton High School, 151 Moore St, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Thinking about switching to a heat pump? Looking to install an EV charger? Meet local, vetted, sustainably-minded home-improvement professionals, and get your questions answered all under one roof!
The Sustainable Home Expo will take place at the Princeton High School Gym on Saturday, March 8, from 11 AM- 3 PM. Stop in anytime to speak directly with sustainable contractors, solar installers, and landscapers to compare prices, and explore services. We will also be encouraging the vendors to offer specials to attendees.
Along with the expo floor, there will be educational sessions where residents can learn more about sustainable home topics including Planting for Pollinators, Energy Efficiency, Stormwater Management, Accessory Dwelling Units, and more! This free event will allow homeowners and renters to learn about sustainable upgrades they can make to their homes to save energy and resources.
Bring the whole family! We will have a supervised kids activity room with sustainable crafts, coloring, and games!
Help keep clothes out of the trash! Bring your used clothing for re-wear, reuse, and recycling. Helpsy will have bins available for you to drop off your used clothing. Here is a list of what Helpsy accepts!
Come hungry! We will have Ficus serving sandwiches, salads, and bubble tea. Be sure to bring your own reusable bottle for water and mug for coffee! There will be a discount for coffee from a reusable mug!
Please enter through the Performing Arts Center entrance on Walnut Lane. Biking is encouraged and there are racks available at this entrance to park them.

Expo Floor

Session Schedule

Planting for Pollinators (11:15 AM – 12:15 PM/Room 1): Join NJ Native Plant Society, Refugia Design, and homeowner Mercy to learn all about native plants. Find out how you can transform your lawn into a beautiful meadow for local pollinators!
Electrify Everything (11:15 AM – 12:15 PM/Room2): Do you want to Electrify Everything in your home? Attend this session to learn the first steps in electrification from experts from the NJ BPU, Bryan Electric, and Abel Smith!
Energy Efficient Homes (12:30 – 1:30 PM/Room 1): Have you heard about the new energy efficiency rebates and incentives? Attend this session to find out how you can get money back for induction cooktops, electric landscaping equipment, and more!
Keeping Stormwater at Bay (12:30 – 1:30 PM/Room 2): Learn from the Watershed Institute and homeowners how you manage stormwater on your property!
Solar “Panel” (1:45 – 2:45 PM/Room 1): Attend this session to learn about rooftop solar AND community solar! Consolidated billing has began and you can be the first to hear about it.
Sustainable Accessory Dwelling Units 101 (1:45 – 2:45 PM/Room 2): Are you interested in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) but don’t know where to start? Attend this session to hear from experts and homeowners!

Expo Floor Vendors

Community Resources:

The Watershed Institute
NJ Clean Energy Program
Master Gardeners of Mercer County
NJ Native Plant Society
Passive House Institute
Science to Startup (S2S)
PSE&G
ESG Best Reads

Solar Installers:

Exact Solar
Paradise Solar
Venture Solar

Landscaping:

Delis Landscaping
Pensive Weeds
Blue Sky Green Earth
Apollo Gardening
Garden Artisans
Refugia Design
Our World Our Choices

Building Improvement:

Material Design Build
Studio Hillier
Tay River Builders
Green Building Center
Wythe Windows
Pinneo Construction

Electricians:

Bryan Electric

HVAC Specialists:

Ciel Power
Allied Experts
Redding Heating & Air

The Municipality of Princeton:

Princeton Environmental Commission
Shade Tree Commission

Other:

Northfield Bank
Princeton Federal Credit Union
Citizens Bank

Check back for updates!

RSVP

Planting for Pollinators (11:15 AM – 12:15 PM/Room 1): Join NJ Native Plant Society, Refugia Design, and homeowner Mercy to learn all about native plants. Find out how you can transform your lawn into a beautiful meadow for local pollinators!
Electrify Everything (11:15 AM – 12:15 PM/Room2): Do you want to Electrify Everything in your home? Attend this session to learn the first steps in electrification from experts from the NJ BPU, Bryan Electric, and Abel Smith!
Energy Efficient Homes (12:30 – 1:30 PM/Room 1): Have you heard about the new energy efficiency rebates and incentives? Attend this session to find out how you can get money back for induction cooktops, electric landscaping equipment, and more!
Keeping Stormwater at Bay (12:30 – 1:30 PM/Room 2): Learn from the Watershed Institute and homeowners how you manage stormwater on your property!
Solar “Panel” (1:45 – 2:45 PM/Room 1): Attend this session to learn about rooftop solar AND community solar! Consolidated billing has began and you can be the first to hear about it.
Sustainable Accessory Dwelling Units 101 (1:45 – 2:45 PM/Room 2): Are you interested in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) but don’t know where to start? Attend this session to hear from experts and homeowners!
Community Resources:

The Watershed Institute
NJ Clean Energy Program
Master Gardeners of Mercer County
NJ Native Plant Society
Passive House Institute
Science to Startup (S2S)
PSE&G
ESG Best Reads

Solar Installers:

Exact Solar
Paradise Solar
Venture Solar

Landscaping:

Delis Landscaping
Pensive Weeds
Blue Sky Green Earth
Apollo Gardening
Garden Artisans
Refugia Design
Our World Our Choices

Building Improvement:

Material Design Build
Studio Hillier
Tay River Builders
Green Building Center
Wythe Windows
Pinneo Construction

Electricians:

Bryan Electric

HVAC Specialists:

Ciel Power
Allied Experts
Redding Heating & Air

The Municipality of Princeton:

Princeton Environmental Commission
Shade Tree Commission

Other:

Northfield Bank
Princeton Federal Credit Union
Citizens Bank

Check back for updates!

Sustainable Home Expo 2025
2025-03-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Princeton High School, 151 Moore St, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States

Princeton Muncipal S.H.R.E.D Fest
2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Westminster Choir College, 101 Walnut Ln, Princeton, NJ, 08540
We’re excited to help keep items out of the landfill at Princeton Municipality’s spring S.H.R.E.D Fest on April 5th (10 am to 2 pm)
Drive by our bright green tent to drop off:
🔋 Small batteries (Tape must be added to both ends to prevent electrical discharges, and no large batteries!)
🛍 Reusable shopping bags
📱Cellphones, tablets, and accessories (like cables)
⬜️ Styrofoam blocks (Clean, dry, and free of tape and stickers. No peanuts, cellulose, or “shiny” Styrofoam-like packing material.)
🖨Printer ink cartridges

Please do not exit your car to keep the drop-off process efficient! We’ll get your items for you!
Learn more about SHRED Fest

Party Like It's Your Earth Day Celebration!
2025-04-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Join Sustainable Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden for a day of sustainable, Earth-friendly fun!
Sunday, April 2711 am to 3 pmMorven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton NJ Rain or shine
Free and open to the public.
Schedule:
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Yoga (please register in advance)11:30 am; 12:30 pm; and 1:30 pm Garden tour with Morven horticulturists. Each tour lasts about 30 – 40 min. No advanced registration required.12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Trashion show12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Around 8 – A cappella performance1:00 pm – 3:00 pm DJ Myricks
*please note schedule is subject to change
Events requiring advance registration:
Yoga with Gemma from Gratitude Yoga – FREE All-Levels Yoga class at 11:00 am. Class will be offered outdoors with an option to move under a tent or indoors to the Educational Center in the event of rain. No yoga experience necessary. All are welcome. Advance registration required.
*NEW for 2025!* Trashion Show – Trashion is original fashion designs made from items that would otherwise have been discarded or recycled. Participants will walk in a Trashion Show at 12:00 pm and designs will be judged and prizes will be awarded for each age category, as well as a “People’s Choice” award. Prizes include: Princeton Arts Council family membership, $50 Gift card to Nosh and an Alfalfa gift card! To participate, please register in advance by April 18.
What to Bring:

Clothing Donations – Help keep clothes out of the trash! Bring your used clothing for re-wear, reuse, and recycling. Helpsy will have bins available for you to drop off your used clothing. Learn what Helpsy accepts and visit their table to learn more about their organization!
Books – For the all-ages book swap.
Reusable water bottle and mug – Get a bonus green raffle ticket! There will be free water filling stations available.
Blanket – Have a picnic lunch and enjoy the music!

Held in partnership with Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton Public Schools, and the Center for Modern Aging.

Food

Come hungry! We’ll have vegan and vegetarian options from the following local businesses. And don’t forget to Bring Your Own reusable water bottle and mug! We will be using Re:Dish reusable dishware and Un-Waste composting to make this a zero waste event.
Alfalfa – Greek and the Far East Salads, Ginger Turmeric Lemonade, 2 types of doughnuts.
the bent spoon – Ice cream and sorbet. Proceeds benefit SP and Morven!
Carlito’s Wagon – Vegetarian tacos and nachos.
Iquisine – IQ Portobello Bahn Mi, Vegetarian Spicy Pulled “Pork” sandwich, Spring Farro Salad.
Nosh – Veggie Empanadas and French Apple Pie Empanadas.
Small World – Iced Matcha, Cold Brew, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Coffee, plus a variety of cookies and granola.

Ongoing Activities

Ongoing Activities:

Center for Modern Aging – “Found Object” Art Gallery
Composting Chickens – Learn the ABC’s of home composting chickens and meet a friendly flock! From 11am-1pm only.
Friends of Princeton Open Space – Make pinecone bird feeders with sunflower butter.
Helpsy Clothing Drive – Help keep clothes out of the trash! Bring your used clothing for re-wear, reuse, and recycling. Helpsy will have bins available for you to drop off your used clothing. Learn what Helpsy accepts and visit their table to learn more about their organization!
Morven Museum and Garden – Take a Garden Tour with one of Morven’s horticulturists. Tours are at 11:30 am; 12:30 pm; and 1:30 pm. Each tour lasts about 30 – 40 min. No advanced registration required.
Photo Booth – Strike a pose and receive a printed photo keepsake for a small donation to Sustainable Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden.
Arts Council of Princeton – Stop by the Arts Council’s table to make your mark on a collaborative art installation with teaching artist Liz Massa! Using cardboard, recycled materials, and your favorite art-making tools, we’ll build a whimsical city of houses, people, roads, trees — anything you can imagine! Together, we’ll dream up a world where color, creativity, and outside-the-box thinking thrive.
Princeton Environmental Commission – Learn about composting with PEC!
Princeton Public Library – Enjoy decorating butterflies and making Nature Art Frames.
Princeton Public Schools -Various family-friendly activities including an all-ages book swap!
Princeton Record Exchange – Learn about the process of “recycling” people’s music and movies. Will be giving away free 45’s (the small 7” singles) to celebrate PREX’s 45th anniversary!
R+K= Smiles -Play with pre-loved toys. They will also be accepting donations of gently used toys. They welcome all donations of toys, games, and puzzles. However, they do not accept video games, stuffed animals, or primarily fabric items such as dolls, etc.
Road Maestro – Receive free bike safety inspections and diagnostics, and get fresh air in your bike tires!
Sprouts Flower Truck – Purchase beautiful locally grown flower bouquets from Sprouts and say hi to Clementine, the converted VW flower truck!
Watershed Institute – Make bee hotels out of bamboo.

Please note: We are no longer accepting new tabling organizations or vendors at this time.

Event Passport + Prizes

All attendees have the chance to win amazing prizes donated by local organizations. Visit the Sustainable Princeton / Morven Museum welcome table to receive your event passport with details on how to win! Earn an additional raffle ticket for BYO reusable water bottle or mug, and walking or biking to the event.

Getting to the Event

Walking and biking is encouraged, ample bicycle parking will be on site at Morven as well as in 1 Monument Drive. If you show proof of biking to the event, you will receive an extra raffle ticket!
There will also be attendee parking available at the Municipal Building at 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540. Additional overflow parking will be available in the Seminary lot across the street.

RSVP

Come hungry! We’ll have vegan and vegetarian options from the following local businesses. And don’t forget to Bring Your Own reusable water bottle and mug! We will be using Re:Dish reusable dishware and Un-Waste composting to make this a zero waste event.
Alfalfa – Greek and the Far East Salads, Ginger Turmeric Lemonade, 2 types of doughnuts.
the bent spoon – Ice cream and sorbet. Proceeds benefit SP and Morven!
Carlito’s Wagon – Vegetarian tacos and nachos.
Iquisine – IQ Portobello Bahn Mi, Vegetarian Spicy Pulled “Pork” sandwich, Spring Farro Salad.
Nosh – Veggie Empanadas and French Apple Pie Empanadas.
Small World – Iced Matcha, Cold Brew, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Coffee, plus a variety of cookies and granola.
Ongoing Activities:

Center for Modern Aging – “Found Object” Art Gallery
Composting Chickens – Learn the ABC’s of home composting chickens and meet a friendly flock! From 11am-1pm only.
Friends of Princeton Open Space – Make pinecone bird feeders with sunflower butter.
Helpsy Clothing Drive – Help keep clothes out of the trash! Bring your used clothing for re-wear, reuse, and recycling. Helpsy will have bins available for you to drop off your used clothing. Learn what Helpsy accepts and visit their table to learn more about their organization!
Morven Museum and Garden – Take a Garden Tour with one of Morven’s horticulturists. Tours are at 11:30 am; 12:30 pm; and 1:30 pm. Each tour lasts about 30 – 40 min. No advanced registration required.
Photo Booth – Strike a pose and receive a printed photo keepsake for a small donation to Sustainable Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden.
Arts Council of Princeton – Stop by the Arts Council’s table to make your mark on a collaborative art installation with teaching artist Liz Massa! Using cardboard, recycled materials, and your favorite art-making tools, we’ll build a whimsical city of houses, people, roads, trees — anything you can imagine! Together, we’ll dream up a world where color, creativity, and outside-the-box thinking thrive.
Princeton Environmental Commission – Learn about composting with PEC!
Princeton Public Library – Enjoy decorating butterflies and making Nature Art Frames.
Princeton Public Schools -Various family-friendly activities including an all-ages book swap!
Princeton Record Exchange – Learn about the process of “recycling” people’s music and movies. Will be giving away free 45’s (the small 7” singles) to celebrate PREX’s 45th anniversary!
R+K= Smiles -Play with pre-loved toys. They will also be accepting donations of gently used toys. They welcome all donations of toys, games, and puzzles. However, they do not accept video games, stuffed animals, or primarily fabric items such as dolls, etc.
Road Maestro – Receive free bike safety inspections and diagnostics, and get fresh air in your bike tires!
Sprouts Flower Truck – Purchase beautiful locally grown flower bouquets from Sprouts and say hi to Clementine, the converted VW flower truck!
Watershed Institute – Make bee hotels out of bamboo.

Please note: We are no longer accepting new tabling organizations or vendors at this time.
All attendees have the chance to win amazing prizes donated by local organizations. Visit the Sustainable Princeton / Morven Museum welcome table to receive your event passport with details on how to win! Earn an additional raffle ticket for BYO reusable water bottle or mug, and walking or biking to the event.
Walking and biking is encouraged, ample bicycle parking will be on site at Morven as well as in 1 Monument Drive. If you show proof of biking to the event, you will receive an extra raffle ticket!
There will also be attendee parking available at the Municipal Building at 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540. Additional overflow parking will be available in the Seminary lot across the street.

Sustainable Minds Author Talk: Charles T. Brown
2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
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 White fear, fragility, and
violence. He will demonstrate how un-arresting mobility creates an opportunity not just for a
better society for Black people, but for all people.
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How does this relate to climate action in Princeton?
Climate-friendly transportation, like biking, is critical to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our community. The Princeton Climate Action Plan has a vision that ALL Princeton community members have access to safe, affordable, low-carbon housing and transportation. To make that a reality, our community must collectively ensure our neighbors of color can participate equitably.

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How? Well, this is an intersectional issue and that’s where Charles comes in.
Charles will be talking about:

Barriers to bike access and use in communities of color
What we should be thinking about when implementing rules or regulations to promote e-bike safety
How the four P’s (Polity, Policy, Planning, and Policing) affect arrested mobility and sustainability
How to implement green infrastructure in mindful ways

Labrynth Books will be selling copies of Arrested Mobility for Charles to sign at the event!
Presented in partnership with Princeton Public Library and Not In Our Town Princeton.
Registration is optional but encouraged here.

EcoExperience: FLOCK AND FEAST
2025-06-13 10:30 - 13:00 | The Institute for Advanced Study
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 birds who call it home. Learn how your yard can be a welcoming extension of this hidden ecological gem.
Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch hosted by former SP Board Chair, Yamile Slebi, in the exclusive Institute dining hall.
Get tickets here!

EcoExperiences are Princeton’s most enjoyable way to support sustainability. Connect with your community, have a great time, and discover ways to live more sustainably. All proceeds support Sustainable Princeton’s mission to build a healthier, more resilient community, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect the local environment.
