Repair Café 2025 Roundup
By Caroline Rothaug, Programs Manager
Anyone who has ever met me has heard me wax poetic about Repair Café. The organized chaos and energetic buzz feed my soul. What could be better than a room full of people who love
2025 City Council and County Supervisor Candidate Survey
Sustainable Saratoga is a not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources through education, advocacy and action, for the benefit of current and future generations in the Saratoga Springs area. The November 4, 2025 election offers an opportunity to raise and discuss
Press Release: Saratoga Recycles Day 2025
PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release 10/6/25
Sustainable Saratoga is Hosting its 9th annual Saratoga Recycles Day Event Sponsored by Adirondack Trust Company
Media Contact: Beth Plummer; beth@sustainablesaratoga.org
Saratoga Springs, NY – Sustainable Saratoga is hosting its 9th annual Saratoga Recycles Day sponsored by Adirondack Trust Company. This year’s event is being held on Saturday, October 18, from
Press Release: Paint Collection Day 2025
PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release 9/18/25
Sustainable Saratoga to Host Fourth Annual Paint Collection Day on Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Media Contact: Beth Plummer; beth@sustainablesaratoga.org
Saratoga Springs, NY – Sustainable Saratoga in partnership with GreenSheen will hold our 4th annual Paint Collection Day on Saturday, October 4th, from 9am – 1pm. This very popular
I Brake for Crickets
by Johanna Garrison
I noticed him bobbing in the water and knew he’d never make it; not by himself. It’d probably only taken a minute or two before the current had swept him far from the bank’s edge. I couldn’t leave him there, so
Press Release: EV Car Show 2025
PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release 8/28/25
Sustainable Saratoga and Hudson Valley Community College North Host Going Electric: The EV Car Show, on Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Media Contact: Beth Plummer; beth@sustainablesaratoga.org
Saratoga Springs, NY – Interested in going electric? Explore the future of transportation at Going Electric: The EV Car Show, hosted by Sustainable Saratoga and Hudson
Tree Toga 2025
Tree Toga 2025 Volunteers Plant 40 Trees
By Caroline Rothaug, Sustainable Saratoga Programs Manager and Chair of the Urban Forestry Project
What’s your favorite way to celebrate Arbor Day?
Mine is spending a morning at Tree Toga. Where else can you meet great people, learn a useful skill, sing a song
Press Release: Pollinator Palooza 2025
PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release 5/15/25
Sustainable Saratoga Hosts Pollinator Palooza Native Plant Sale Event on Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Media Contact: Beth Plummer; beth@sustainablesaratoga.org
Saratoga Springs, NY – Pollinator Palooza is Back! Join Sustainable Saratoga on Saturday, May 31st from 10am-3pm to buy native plants and meet people dedicated
Turn Down the Lights to Protect Migrating Birds
by John McMahon
With the annual Spring migration over North America well underway for a wide variety of bird species, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced this year’s Lights Out initiative to protect birds as they migrate. It directs State-owned and managed buildings to turn off non-essential outdoor lighting from 11p.m. to
Press Release: Sustainable Saratoga Celebrates Earth Month in April
PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release 4/1/25
Sustainable Saratoga Celebrates Earth Month in April
Media Contact: Beth Plummer; beth@sustainablesaratoga.org
Saratoga Springs, NY – Sustainable Saratoga is celebrating Earth Month this April with several events designed to engage the local community and advance sustainable practices throughout the Capital Region.
On Saturday, April 5