12 Months of Sustainability

A Year of Valuable Lessons (image)

Longwood Gardens is telling its story of environmental stewardship through an educational initiative called “12 Months of Sustainability.” Under this program, Longwood is featuring a different environmental topic each month to demonstrate to its guests how sustainability factors into Longwood’s everyday operations.

These topics are incorporated into Longwood’s marketing and programming in a way that resonates with guests and provides them with key take-home messages that they can apply in their own lives. 

A Month-by-Month Guide to Sustainability at Longwood Gardens (image)

Topics covered under Longwood Gardens’ “12 Months of Sustainability” initiative include:

  • Efficiency and Eneergy Reduction

  • Recycling and Waste Reduction

  • Climate Change

  • Integrated Pest Management

  • Alternative Energy Sources

  • Water Management and Quality

  • Local Sustainable Agriculture

  • Light and Photosynthesis

  • Land Stewardship

  • Composting

  • Green Roof and Green Wall

  • Fuel and Green Fleet