Sustainable Highland Park (SHP), the Borough’s Green Team, is dedicated to educating and implementing sustainable actions and practices that improve the quality of life for all those who live, work, and visit Highland Park, NJ. This includes environmental, economic, and social initiatives. In our capacity as the Green Team, Sustainable Highland Park aims to help the Borough maintain and advance our silver level Sustainable Jersey certification.
Stop by to pick up and learn more about our own homegrown native plant giveaways.
Help us maintain the rain gardens in Highland Park – exact location tba
This project is made possible by a Park Partners grant from the Borough of Highland Park.
High School/Middle School  – Meet in the parking lot off North 5th Ave., Highland Park.
Gloves, buckets, and other supplies will be provided.
Attend our monthly meetings. See our meeting calendar.
Come out for an event.
Maintain a storm-drain through our Adopt-a-Drain Program.
Browse our resources and make a difference at home.
Follow us on social media and share.
Sign up for the SHP newsletter (below).
February’s Sustainability Spotlight features Cleaning Outcha Closet, a local thrift market group based in Highland Park, focused on eco-friendly shopping.
Nominate a resident, business, or organization for an upcoming Sustainability Spotlight here.
View Sustainable Highland Park’s 2025 accomplishments presentation here
Sustainability Spotlight
November’s Sustainability Spotlight features the Highland Park Native Plant Sanctuary. Read more.
Nominate a resident, business, or organization for an upcoming Sustainability Spotlight here.