Native plants in New Providence, NJ area
Plant Databases – What to plant in my yard New Jersey specific Mid-Atlantic region North America including New Jersey There are two types of keystone plants: Keystone plants are native plants critical...
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Try New Providence’s Walk and Bike Routes
Want to find New Providence’s most family-friendly walk and bike routes? Check out our new map of New Providence Walk and Bike Paths. We developed the following designations for non-rush hour traffic. Green...
School children win $1,649,000 for New Providence Safe Routes to School
New Providence school children walked and biked their way to $1,649,000 in Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grants! In 2024 New Providence won another $534,000 award for bike route improvements. The borough...
Ten ways to reduce school traffic
Reduce school traffic in September with these easy steps. Between the first day of school and Back to School night we are all a bit crazed. A little planning will help a...
Bring home New Providence’s celebratory gold!
Celebrate New Providence Borough winning Safe Routes to School Gold recognition. Available on our 9/12 District Walk to School Day and at Back to School nights. Honor our Kids with Safe Routes...
Document your walk to school with #WalkNP on social media, especially Instagram or Twitter
Document your walk to school with #WalkNP on social media, especially Instagram or Twitter. Then, when grant application windows open, we will have the evidence to win.
Umbrellas on your way to school
Mayapples around New Providence The mayapple is one of the first plants to appear in early spring. A single white flower beneath its leaves gives off a strong musky scent. This plant...
Dangerously Beautiful Poison Ivy on your way to School in New Providence
What is Poison Ivy? Plant poison is very common with one plant, Poison ivy. Poison ivy is a very common plant in the woods. You can identify it by seeing that it...
Safe routes to New Providence High School and Middle School
NPHS / NPMS MAIN ENTRANCE – As of the 2022-2023 school year, the Front Circle is closed to dropoff traffic (excepting buses.) Instead Pioneer (and Balcom) are now one way streets. The...
Safe routes to Salt Brook School
DROP-n-GO options for Salt Brook Elementary School
