It’s time to rethink your lawn
Ditch the turf and make your yard a greener place
Thank you to all who made the Pollinator Palooza native plant sale a huge success
The Pollinator Palooza plant sale put over 1500 native plants into the yards of gardeners all over our region and raised thousands of dollars to help Sustainable Saratoga carry out its mission. And, it was the hard work and generosity of many individuals that
Electric Car and E-Bike Show
You’re invited to an EV Car and E-Bike Show. This event is co-sponsored by:
Sustainable Saratoga
Skidmore College’s Office of Sustainability
City of Saratoga Springs
What is the New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (The Climate Act)?
The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA, or the Climate Act) was signed into law in 2019 as one of the most ambitious climate laws to date, requiring reductions in statewide GHG emissions of 40% by 2030 and 85% by 2050 (compared to 1990
Commit to Sustainable, Pesticide-Free Lawn Care This Year
A lush green lawn is the standard in communities across the country. Unfortunately, those perfect lawns come at a high price for the natural world. People lay down heavy doses of fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides to maintain a “perfect” manicured lawn. Synthetic fertilizers, especially nitrogen, require lots
Celebrate Earth Day All Month Long with Sustainable Saratoga
We have opportunities for everyone to do something good for the Earth in April. While Earth Day is a single day dedicated to environmental action, we work every day to promote sustainable practices and environmental protection through education and advocacy efforts, which empower people to take consequential action to protect our planet for
Press Release: Plant Trees with Sustainable Saratoga at TREE TOGA on Saturday, April 29
Volunteers get a lesson in tree planting. Photo credit: Jenn March
Saratoga Springs, NY – On Saturday, April 29, 2022, Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project will hold its 12th TREE TOGA tree planting event. Kelsey Trudell, Executive Director of Sustainable Saratoga predicts: “This year’s Tree Toga is
Recognizing influential and inspirational Black environmental leaders
In honor of Black History Month, we are recognizing influential Black environmental leaders focused on addressing equity and environmental justice issues in the United States. The environmental movement has historically ignored and excluded people of color even though communities of color and low-income communities are disproportionately affected by climate change, air pollution, water
Board Member Transitions
Thank you Louise, Ann & Robin!
As a small non-profit, Sustainable Saratoga relies on our board members to oversee the program committees. We have been fortunate over the years to have a passionate group of dedicated volunteers to fulfill this role. The terms of three amazing members came to an
Together, We Made A Difference In 2021
Sustainable Saratoga fulfills an important role in our local community, and your support has never been more important to the success of our efforts. Please donate today to help us keep fighting for the protection of our environment and to carry out our mission in the coming year.
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