Denville Green Sustainability Committee

06/06/2026

Please sign if you agree that Green Acres funding should not be used for artificial turf fields!

06/02/2026

There's no rain in the forecast until possibly Sunday, so be sure to give your trees a drink 🌳💧

05/30/2026

Two hours at today's Committees Fair went quickly at the Morris County Vocational School. Stephanie and Don met so many nice visitors, all interested in learning more about what the Commission and its Green Team are doing.
Thank you, Denville Public Library, for hosting this event.

05/27/2026

Love this idea! Let us know if you'd like to see something similar happen in Denville!

The Environmental Commission requests your participation in our Quiet Summer initiative. The goal is to foster peace and quiet in our yards, as well as a greater awareness of the health hazards associated with gas-powered leaf blowers. These issues impact both residents and landscapers.

We ask homeowners and landscapers to suspend the use of gas-powered leaf blowers from May until the end of September. This is when they are only used to blow grass clippings. (Electric leaf blowers, while not ideal, are considerably quieter and non-polluting, and are acceptable alternatives.)

Click here for a bilingual letter to share with your landscapers: https://files.constantcontact.com/32a35e6b701/4fe1bb78-b513-483e-a9c2-827dbd2e1468.pdf?rdr=true


While noise nuisance is what often sparks concerns about these machines, we have learned about the health impact of gas-powered leaf blowers through a growing body of scientific studies.

-Exposure to loud and/or persistent noise contributes to hearing loss, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, annoyance, sleep disturbance, and cognitive impairment.

-A leaf blower’s two-stroke engine emits up to one-third of its fuel un-burned, spewing toxic pollution containing carbon monoxide, nitrogen-oxides, and volatile organic compounds like benzene and formaldehyde.

-Fine carbon particulate matter created by gas-powered leaf blowers can linger in the air for days and is linked to asthma, lung disease, heart disease, and cancer.

05/21/2026

Some helpful tips on converting your lawn into a space that actually supports wildlife and the ecosystem.

"Being able to go outside and just walk around and see life that happened because you planted what you planted — it helps your heart."

Turning your grass into a garden isn't as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, from killing your lawn to picking plants to grow.

05/18/2026

SAVE THE DATE! We are having another volunteer fair coming up on Saturday, May 30th at Morris County Vocational School District , 400 East
Main St from 11-1. This will be a great opportunity for adults and teens to see what volunteer opportunities are available in town. Please see the list of confirmed attendees. If you work with a nonprofit and are interested in having a table please reach out to [email protected] with the subject line Volunteer Fair. Thank you!

05/15/2026

🌳🌲🪾 Looking to have tree work done on your property? The best way to know if a company is fully insured and licensed is to check the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts business directory found here: https://www.nj.gov/njbte/

And make sure you are familiar with Denville's tree removal ordinance which you can find here: https://ecode360.com/32188149 #42320449

05/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to learn about light pollution on Monday and especially to Steve Mariconda for the excellent presentation!

For anyone who couldn't make or if you want to learn more, please check out DarkSky NJ's website here: https://www.astra-nj.com/darksky-new-jersey