Sustainability

Plastic-Free Picnics 7 Easy Tips for Jones Park Visitors

Plastic-Free Picnics: 7 Easy Tips for Jones Park Visitors

Jones Park has long been a beloved outdoor destination, offering lush green spaces and serene spots for picnics. With an increasing focus on sustainability, ...

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Inside the New Tree-Planting Program What’s Being Planted Where

Inside the New Tree-Planting Program: What’s Being Planted Where

Asheville, NC – In a bid to enhance the city’s green spaces and contribute to long-term environmental sustainability, Asheville has launched an ambitious new ...

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Solar Lighting in Jones Park How It Works and Why It Matters

Solar Lighting in Jones Park: How It Works and Why It Matters

Asheville, NC – Jones Park has taken another bold step toward sustainability with the installation of solar-powered lighting throughout its walkways, parking areas, and ...

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From Kitchen Waste to Compost How You Can Help the Park

From Kitchen Waste to Compost: How You Can Help the Park

Asheville, NC – Every year, tons of food scraps and organic waste end up in landfills, where they release harmful greenhouse gases like methane. ...

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Biodiversity Boost Protecting Local Birds in Asheville Parks

Biodiversity Boost: Protecting Local Birds in Asheville Parks

The parks of Asheville are more than just picnic spots and walking trails. They are home to a vibrant ecosystem of plants, insects, and ...

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Smart Irrigation Sensors Save Water — Jones Park’s New Move

Smart Irrigation Sensors Save Water — Jones Park’s New Move

Jones Park has taken another step toward becoming a model of sustainability by introducing smart irrigation sensors to manage its water usage. The move ...

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Zero-Waste Events How the Park Plans to Go Trash-Free

Zero-Waste Events: How the Park Plans to Go Trash-Free

Jones Park is taking a bold step toward sustainability by announcing its commitment to hosting zero-waste events. The initiative, part of a larger citywide ...

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School Partnerships Kids Leading Park Clean-Up Drives

School Partnerships: Kids Leading Park Clean-Up Drives

Asheville, NC – Jones Park has long been a place where families gather, children play, and the community connects with nature. Recently, however, the ...

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Jones Park as a Model for Small-Town Sustainability Projects

Jones Park as a Model for Small-Town Sustainability Projects

Asheville, NC – Nestled in the heart of Asheville, Jones Park has long been a beloved community hub, offering both relaxation and recreation to ...

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Native Planting in Asheville Parks Building Resilience Through Local Flora

Native Planting in Asheville Parks: Building Resilience Through Local Flora

Asheville, known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity, is home to an array of public parks that serve as green havens for both ...

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