Back to Nature - Endorsements

Back to Nature is proud of the fact that our clients and stakeholders routinely take the time to write in appreciation of the work that we do in support of regenerative design and development. Read through the letters linked below to find out what other people are saying about us.

Government, Educational, and Related Organizations

“Your leadership in the marketplace has helped bring innovative, regenerative design to the forefront of thinking about how development in New Jersey can work with, rather than against, nature.”

- Joseph Porrovecchio, former Director, Sustainable Meadowlands Resource Institute

“Your expertise and knowledge of sustainable design principles will help communities and groups advance sustainability throughout the region.”

- Donna Drewes, Community Planner, Municipal Land Use Center at The College of New Jersey

“Back to Nature is a pioneer in environmental stewardship and education.”

- Penny Hinkle, Executive Director, Harding Land Trust

“I believe that the work your firm does is on the leading edge of improved technology for our environment.”

- Albert M. Fischer, Chair, Bedminster Township Board of Health

“We appreciate and recognize the efforts of your firm to champion regenerative, environmentally sensitive design and development in New Jersey.”

- Carlos Rodrigues, President, New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association

“The innovative work that Back to Nature does helps push the envelope beyond strictly green building and informs the conversation about helping evolve ecologically friendly communities.”

- Jennifer Senick, Executive Director, Rutgers Center for Green Building

“The regenerative design approach you use at Back to Nature is a powerful way to develop great designs that are also likely to resonate with the community.”

- Clinton J. Andrews, Director and Assoc. Professor, Rutgers Urban Planning and Policy Development Program

“ULI encourages responsible land development and use of natural resources. Your firm certainly embodies these principles, as is demonstrated by the innovative work you do in New Jersey.”

- Lawrence F. Jacobs, Vice Chair, Urban Land Institute – New Jersey

“Mr. Sblendorio’s input regarding natural stormwater systems, the use of native plants, and ecological restoration has been a tremendous asset to our municipality.”

- Peter A. Messina, Bernards Township Engineer & Planner

“Your presentation was informative and inspiring. Green buildings and green design offer municipalities an excellent opportunity to practice sustainability in a way that is direct and easily understood.”

- Marty Rosen, Bureau Chief, NJ DEP, Bureau of Sustainable Communities and Innovative Technologies; Marty Bierbaum, Executive Director, Municipal Land Use Center at The College of New Jersey

“The dedication Anthony and his staff have to the environment is commendable.”

- Fran Varacalli, former Executive Director, South Branch Watershed Association

“Thank you very much for your excellent presentation at the Environmental Congress. The information about Low Impact Development, using preliminary environmental assessments of a site, was very effective.”

- Abigail Fair, Project Director for Water Resources, Assoc. of NJ Environmental Commissions

“The Fern Valley subdivision application embodies green design in a residential development site.”

- Caroline J. S. Armstrong, former Director, Hunterdon County Planning Board

Clients

“Anthony and his staff were very responsive to any concerns of ours, and they came up with excellent and creative ideas to handle the idiosyncracies of our yard.”

- Deborah Barker, private residential client

“Back to Nature’s attention to detail, respect for the environment and knowledge of plantings helped to make our home truly an “English Garden.”

- Gina and Kurt Conti, private residential clients

“Back to Nature’s work has greatly improved the appearance of our apartment communities, helping our properties to be recognized as among the best maintained in New Jersey.”