Environment

STORIES

Our stories are all about the interesting people, places and things in Maplewood.

Read some here or page through our online issues.

ellencdonker

Mar 12, 20225 min read

A DIFFERENT VISION FOR THE WORLD by Tia Swanson

The founder of Greenwood Gardens reflects on – and lives – the maxim that less is more A new billboard for the Turtle Back Zoo has gone...

ellencdonker

Oct 1, 20213 min read

THE NIGHT I ASKED THE WORLD TO SEND MY SUMP PUMP GOOD JUJU by Donny Levit

Tropical storm Ida’s most unwelcome visit Do not underestimate the power of water. Best to respect and fear the wet stuff.” So said my...

ellencdonker

Mar 12, 20212 min read

MEANWHILE IN SOUTH ORANGE... By Adrianna Donat

Making Meadowland Park a world-class open space Stretching from South Orange Avenue to Clark Street, and from the train tracks to...

ellencdonker

Mar 12, 20215 min read

VOLUNTEERS HELP PRESERVE OUR HISTORIC GREEN SPACES By Adrianna Donat

You can thank the Maplewood Memorial Park Conservancy Each day people stroll through and enjoy the pristine natural beauty of Memorial...

ellencdonker

Aug 14, 20203 min read

EDUCATING KIDS ON TRASH by Georgia Madiba

A summer walk turns into a waste audit Playgrounds reopened in July after being closed due to the pandemic and, naturally, my two...

ellencdonker

Mar 13, 20205 min read

CULTIVATING OUR YOUNGEST EARTH KEEPERS by Malia Rulon Herman

Teaching grade-school students (and their parents) sustainable practices Living a sustainable life is not just for grown-ups. Just ask...