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Earlier this month, #SustainableWestport’s Co-Di

Earlier this month, #SustainableWestport’s Co-Director Johanna Martell and Program Manager, Gretchen Hoffmann, were honored to attend @TheWestportRotaryClub's annual luncheon and receive a $4,000 Community Partnership Organization Grant. The awarded funds will help launch Sustainable Westport’s next exciting #ResidentialEnergy initiative. Stay tuned for more!

Thank you to the Rotary Club for your ongoing support of our mission! 💚

#grants #westportct #sustainableCT

We’re sharing our standout reads on climate and

We’re sharing our standout reads on climate and sustainability—so you don’t have to sift through it all.

This week:

🌾 A movement to turn lawns into meadows
🥬 Taking the guesswork out of creating a healthy ecosystem
📖 Understanding the history of environmentalism

What sustainability resources have you loved reading? Tell us in the comments.

#WhatWereReading #ClimateReads #sustainableCT #sustainablewestport #youryardourclimate

Earlier this month, #SustainableWestport and the T

Earlier this month, #SustainableWestport and the Town of Westport announced the latest winners of the #WestportGreenBuildingAward! This award recognizes both residential and commercial projects that make, or have made, significant contributions to sustainability & Westport’s future as a #NetZeroCommunity. 🔋🏠

Congratulations to Nômade owners Ciara Webster & Patrick Jean, homeowner Scott Harrington, and homeowner Thomas Hensel!

🏆 Visit our blog article to learn more about the winners! News link in bio.

💚 Interested in serving on the committee to review the next batch of applicants? Send us a message!

Did you miss last weekend’s #YourYardOurClimate

Did you miss last weekend’s #YourYardOurClimate plant sale? Not to worry! This Saturday Greens Farms Garden Club is hosting a plant sale from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Sherman Town Green in Fairfield. Experts will be on hand to help you select the right plant for your space.

🌿 See link in bio for all the details.

The Westport Conservation Department reminds Westp

The Westport Conservation Department reminds Westport residents and landscape crews that this is the start of the second year of prohibition for gas-powered leaf blowers in Westport.

This ordinance will start this Thursday and conclude on October 15th.

Not sure what to use instead? Consider an electric or battery-powered leaf blower, rakes, brooms or lawn sweepers. And help spread the word by sharing this post with neighbors, friends and landscapers.

#gasleafblowers #climatechange #progress #06880 #westportct #westport #FairfieldCounty #Connecticut #CT #sustainability #sustainableCT #sustainablewestport #sustainableliving

No Mow May? Good first step. Here's how to really

No Mow May? Good first step. Here's how to really make it count.

1️⃣ For areas where you walk or play, grow a no-mow lawn! Dwarf grasses like ‘Dog Tuff’ grass stay low all season long so they never need to be mowed.
2️⃣ For low traffic areas, replace your lawn with groundcover perennials, like Creeping Thyme Creeping Veronica or others that never need mowing.
3️⃣ For the ultimate upgrade, replace parts of your lawn with a perennial garden with stepping stones where you need to walk or better yet, a low maintenance meadow to attract and feed pollinators.

Curious why simply not mowing your lawn doesn’t cut it? Check out our stories for more intel.

#nomowmay #sustainablewestport #sustainableCT #youryardourclimate

We’re so grateful to everyone who gave to our Ap

We’re so grateful to everyone who gave to our April Appeal — together, we raised $9,200! 💚 As a fully independent nonprofit, we welcome support year-round. If our tips, events, or advocacy have made a difference to you, consider donating anytime.

Your support fuels local change — right here, where we live.

Link to give where you live in bio.

Drive less. Win More. #NationalBikeMonth is underw

Drive less. Win More. #NationalBikeMonth is underway and @CTRides_insta is offering a chance to win a prize just for switching up how you get around. 🚗 🚲 🚍 🚂

Accept the challenge at CTrides.com/DLC

#CTrides

Heading to the @westportfarmersmarket this weekend

Heading to the @westportfarmersmarket this weekend? Stop by the #SustainableWestport table and pick up your FREE seeds from the @westportlibrary !

➡️ Scroll for a peek ahead at Saturday’s event at the Jesup Green. We’ll be with the @westportctgardenclub helping you choose the best native plants for your yard. Plus, enter the raffle for a chance to win a special prize! ➡️

More #youryardourclimate details at the link in bio.

Have you registered for the #YourYardOurClimate ev

Have you registered for the #YourYardOurClimate events this weekend yet? It’s not too late! Join us Saturday as Alice Ely teaches us how to transform our gardens into buzzing havens at @gilbertieswestport.

Sunday, we’ll come together at @Earthplacect to remove invasive plant species and help protect this vital hub for bird biodiversity, after fueling up with ☕️ and 🫖 of course.

See link in bio for registration details.

“Sustainable Westport made sustainability actual

“Sustainable Westport made sustainability actually feel doable.” If you agree with @kathrynstandre – if you’ve learned a tip, joined an event, or believe in a our mission of creating a more sustainable future —please consider donating today.

Today is the final day of our #EarthMonth appeal, and the last day a generous #SustainableWestport donor will MATCH your gift and DOUBLE your impact.

Donate at the link in our bio or our Stories.

Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? Startin

Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? Starting where you live with small actions can help create a healthier, more sustainable future.

Donate today to support our education and programs that empower our community members to create real, lasting change. See link in bio.

Only two days left for your donation to be matched by a generous donor. What are you waiting for?

#earthmonth #sustainablewestport #givewhereyoulive

Did you see us last weekend? 👀 From hosting the

Did you see us last weekend? 👀 From hosting the @GreensFarmsAcademy Ecofair, to partnering with @WakemanTownFarm on our #YourYardOurClimate Spring Fest event to collecting 71 mattresses and box springs and more, Sustainable Westport had a busy weekend inspiring, supporting and connecting our community in making changes toward a more sustainable future.

Are you with us? If so, show your support by donating this #EarthMonth so we can continue supporting Westport. Link in bio.

Give where you live this #EarthMonth. Together, we

Give where you live this #EarthMonth. Together, we can grow community-driven initiatives that protect our town’s beauty and empower collective action against climate change. We cannot do this work without your support.

Not to mention, this month only YOUR DONATION WILL BE DOUBLED thanks to a generous donor.

Donate now at the link in bio! #sustainablewestport

This #EarthDay2025, give where you live and empowe

This #EarthDay2025, give where you live and empower #SustainableWestport to deliver impactful education and practical guides that help our town make more sustainable choices for both our community and our planet.

Not to mention, this month YOUR DONATION WILL BE DOUBLED thanks to a generous donor.

What are you waiting for? Donate today at the link in bio!

Learn how to transform your yard into part of the

Learn how to transform your yard into part of the climate solution…and enter to WIN an electric leaf blower at the Electric Lawn Care Expo!

Scroll right ➡️ to see the full list of #YourYardOurClimate events this weekend. With topics ranging from electric lawn care to creating landscapes for native bees and more, you will walk away with practical steps you can take to make your yard help improve our climate.

Link in bio for all event details.

#SustainableWestport #EarthMonth

Say hello to @verityblackburn, the newest addition

Say hello to @verityblackburn, the newest addition to the #SustainableWestport team! She’s focused on connecting with our community partners and our volunteers —so if you're looking to lend your time or talents to the fight against climate change in our town, expect to hear from her soon (in your inbox or in person!). Oh, and don’t be too surprised if you spot her in an unexpected tank at the @maritimeaquarium sometime soon... 👀🌊

Your gift today powers Sustainable Westport’s pr

Your gift today powers Sustainable Westport’s programs that help our community take real, practical steps toward a healthier planet. From inspiring talks to donation drives to sustainability education that empowers healthier choices for our planet, our community, and our lives — your support makes it all happen, and right now, it goes twice as far.

Double your impact today! Link in bio.

#EarthMonth #SustainableWestport #DoubleYourImpact

Mark your calendars for two informative #YourYardO

Mark your calendars for two informative #YourYardOurClimate events this week! Join us virtually tomorrow evening for @EarthplaceCT's “Lights Out, CT” event. Then, meet us in person at @gilbertieswestport “Nourishing Nature” event on Saturday where you’ll uncover tips to successful composting and developing healthy soil.

See link in bio to register for these events and look ahead for more activities later this month.

#SustainableWestport #EarthMonth

This Easter, consider a few simple sustainable swa

This Easter, consider a few simple sustainable swaps to reduce waste and help our environment:

✅ Opt for shredded paper rather than single use plastic grass
✅ Invest in a reusable basket that last year after year
✅ Consider giving gently-used toys a second life
✅ Look for candy in bulk to cut down on packaging waste
✅ Challenge yourself to limit all small plastic, including easter eggs! Switch to biodegradable or wooden eggs instead.

#ecofriendlyeaster #sustainablewestport #sustainablect

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