2014 ANNUAL REPORT

Newsletter of D&R Greenway Land Trust, Inc. Volume 24, Number 1 GREENWAYS Spring 2015 Land Preservation Update

Since 1989, D&R Greenway has placed 268 properties, approximately 18,796 acres valued at $379,248,817, into permanent preservation, an area as big as 15,000 football fields! Mission Possible: D&R Greenway Inspires Conservation Ethic

ne November morning in 1904, and his Iowa boyhood were the roots O17-year-old Aldo Leopold looked that grew into his becoming the up from his desk at the Lawrenceville American conservation movement’s School to admire the frost-laced lawn most influential thinker. In 1948, Inside sparkling in the bright sun. Putting Aldo Leopold wrote the classic • Reaching Adulthood: aside his books, he set out on a day’s environmental ethic guidebook, A Land Trust Grows in tramp. Aldo plowed through woods Sand County Almanac. Central New Jersey strewn with brown leaves, waded If this Father of Wildlife • Changing of the Guard across the Stony Brook, and strode Management were to return to central • 2014 Donors, Partners and over stubble-fields; by late afternoon, New Jersey today, he’d find much to Volunteers he’d climbed a mountain to its summit. celebrate. Large swaths of preserved • Art exhibits, Receptions, “Such a view!” he wrote later. “For open space, forests reclaiming Programs and Walks twenty miles in every direction were clear-cuts, restored grasslands, wooded hills and peaceful valleys. In urban pocket parks, sustainable a great semicircle the Princeton Hills farms and innumerable backyard swept off to the northeastward till wildlife habitats — these riches are If this seems obvious — consider they were blue in the distance.” On his here because of the land ethic first that it was revolutionary in its time. return journey, a fiery sunset gave way articulated by Leopold, which we refer Leopold shared his sentiments to the full moon silhouetting a Great to as a conservation ethic. with 19th century writers Emerson, Horned Owl. “Give me my native land Leopold’s land ethic expresses Thoreau, Marsh, Muir and others, at all hours of the day, all seasons of two critical ideas. First, people are who had championed nature’s esthetic, the year, and for all the years of my members of an ecological community. spiritual and psychological values life,” he exulted. Second, we have a responsibility to against commercial exploitation Leopold’s year at Lawrenceville preserve that community. and destruction. The eloquence of contemporary writers such as Rachel Carson and Edward O. Wilson owes much to Leopold’s fusion of science with poetry. A founder of the Wilderness Society, Leopold wrote, “the distinguishing marks of American culture include a certain vigorous individualism combined with an ability to organize.” The power of an individual to DO conservation is strengthened when joining with others. D&R Greenway’s mission is to preserve and take care of land. No one person can do it all alone, but if each of us does what we can, together we will accomplish even more. Individuals inspired to practice a conservation ethic create the D&R Greenway community.

Majestic view from D&R Greenway preserved land Continued on page 10

D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 1 Reaching Adulthood: A Land Trust Grows in Central New Jersey

mong the greatest joys of Apreserving land is observing the life that springs from its soil: monarch butterflies fluttering over a field of native flowers, warblers and Scarlet Tanagers singing overhead, farm animals grazing in open pastures. A very tangible joy, too, is experienced at places such as St. Michaels Farm Preserve where visitors who start as toddlers evolve into young walkers, teen campers and ultimately adult hikers. At the root of that growth is D&R Greenway Land Trust. “We’ve come so far in the first 25 years,” says D&R Greenway President and CEO Linda Mead. “Starting from a grassroots organization in 1989 with a vision to preserve entire stream Enjoying the unspoiled view at St. Michaels Farm Preserve. corridors, we now have programs with a national impact.” Growing native has permanently preserved more than corridors of preservation for birds, seed to restore New York landfills is 18,750 acres throughout central New plants and people. one example of broadening impact. Jersey—that’s an area 20 times the size Another is Land College, a partnership of New York City’s Central Park! Among the 25-years of preservation spearheaded by D&R Greenway with “A group of people coming together highlights: the Land Trust Alliance and Morgan with vision and determination has • 1,500+ acre Sourlands Ecosystem Stanley financial advisors. In three made all the difference,” says Linda. Preserve; years, this training program that “Just think what life might be like if • 589-acre Institute for Advanced teaches preservation methods modeled there had been housing developments Study lands; by D&R Greenway has resulted instead of these beautiful preserved • 55 acres of the former General in thousands of acres preserved in properties.” Robert Wood Johnson estate, now places like Alabama, Maryland and The D&R Greenway Vision Map is Greenway Meadows; Colorado. a regional master plan of open space Known for innovation, perseverance with 13 greenways. This guides D&R • 165-acre Coventry Farm, including and its results-driven strategies, in its Greenway’s daily work to permanently Farm View Fields; first quarter century D&R Greenway protect land and create unbroken • 1,900-acre Seabrook Farms; • 395-acre St. Michaels Farm Preserve; • 1,900-acre Princeton Nursery lands; • Creation of the Tulpehaking Nature Center at the Abbott Marshlands; • 28 miles of trails built on D&R Greenway preserves, and inception of the NJ Trails Association that builds trails at Baldpate Mountain and other parks.

D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center, on Rosedale Road in Princeton, has become a hub for education and partner meetings that raise awareness and result in land 2014 Donald B. Jones Conservation Awardee Richard Goldman appreciating a quiet moment in Greenway Meadows. (photo: Carl Geisler) Continued on page 8

2 D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 Retiring Trustees Who Helped Grow Greenway to Remain Active

he Olivia Rainbow Gallery is TEleanor Horne’s favorite part of the Johnson Education Center. “I love the display of young people’s talent. The way to build a conservation ethic begins with children.” While Vice President at Educational Testing Service, Eleanor worked with the New Jersey Green Acres Program to preserve the campus as open space. When first invited to join D&R Greenway’s board, she declined because, she says, she only wanted to dedicate herself to organizations that served the interests of children. “It was the lens through which I looked,” recounts Eleanor. (l-r) Retiring Trustees, Mary Allesio Leck, Ph.D. and Eleanor Horne with D&R Greenway “I had a conversation with (then Chair, Brian Breuel and newly-elected Trustees, Kristin Appelget and Richard Goldman. board member) Cate Litvack, who made an impassioned argument introducing best management practices the Trenton City Museum. Now the that preservation of open space is a to overall management and strategic Nature Center will continue to develop children’s issue, protecting land for thinking. Mary’s dedication to the for schoolchildren, so a conservation generations to come.” Abbott Marshlands in Trenton has ethic can be passed on to future That began a long association with had a real impact, with a long list of generations.” D&R Greenway Land Trust, with partners now committed to caring for “Mary epitomizes D&R Greenway’s Eleanor joining the Board of Trustees this special place forever.” ‘love of the land’ by providing the in 2000, contributing her expertise in Mary devoted her 17 years on the moving spirit behind the creation organizational governance to grow board to promoting the Hamilton- of the Abbott Marshland project,” D&R Greenway into a presence in Trenton-Bordentown Marsh, now the says Brian. “She is perceptive Princeton and beyond. Abbott Marshlands, as an educational, and principled and a master of In January of this year, Eleanor historical and recreational resource. perseverance.” Horne and Dr. Mary Allesio Leck, “She grew the Marsh from a spark Professor Emeritus of Biology, of an idea to a critical resource Eleanor Horne Rider University, retired from D&R for New Jersey,” says Brian Bruel. Eleanor Horne was instrumental in Greenway’s board. Having joined She spearheaded the creation and implementing the term limits which prior to the inception of term limits, implementation of the Cooperative led to these two retirements. She collectively they dedicated 31 years of Stewardship Plan, followed by the joined D&R Greenway when it was a service to D&R Greenway. “These are Cooperative Stewardship Agreement, young, grassroots organization. “She two exceptional people who have truly among the key partners for the Marsh. shepherded the growth and maturity made this a better place to live, work “My main interest was always with of the organization,” says Brian. and most importantly, to play,” says the Marsh, and D&R Greenway was “It would have been a much more Brian Breuel, D&R Greenway Board supportive of what happened there,” contentious and bumpy road without Chair. says Mary, who first began her Marsh Eleanor’s wisdom, guidance and research in the 1970s. In April 2014, counsel.” Mary Allesio Leck, Ph.D. the Friends for the Marsh received In Eleanor’s first eight years on the Mary will continue to serve on the the Dr. Ruth Patrick Excellence in board, “I was interested in how this Stewardship Committee and be “the Education Award, presented by the fledgling organization would survive Voice for the Marsh.” Eleanor will Water Resources Association of the and move forward. We needed to continue her involvement by serving Delaware River Basin in Philadelphia. develop systems, a board that was on the Outreach and Development In October, the Tulpehaking Nature supportive and critical, in order to Committee. Center at the Marsh was dedicated by grow. My role was asking questions. “What an honor it has been to know Mercer County, with Kelly Rypkema I came from outside the landowner- and work with Eleanor and Mary,” as manager. “She is so articulate and born-to-the-issue experience, and took shares D&R Greenway President has great ideas,” says Mary. “We the newcomer’s view.” & CEO Linda Mead. “Eleanor tied all this together with canoe and has expanded our effectiveness by field trips, and an exhibit at Ellarslie, Continued on page 8

D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 3 The Taplin Circle rank Taplin was a well-known and respected philanthropist who championed the cause of land preservation. His vision Fand leadership resulted in the permanent protection of two signature Princeton landscapes, the Institute Woods and Coventry Farm. In 2004, D&R Greenway Land Trust honored Frank Taplin’s memory and his wife Peg’s continuing support of land preservation by creating the Taplin Circle, to recognize individuals who contribute $1,000 or more annually to support D&R Greenway’s critical work. Members of the Taplin Circle share Frank’s commitment to preserving the land, the historic character and the natural resources of central New Jersey. All members of the Taplin Circle are invited to a special reception annually where they hear first-hand about the accomplishments that their support makes possible, and learn about upcoming projects before they are publicly announced. Please note that Taplin Circle members who have made a multi-year pledge are listed here at their most recent pledge payment level. Multi-year pledges in effect in 2014 are noted below. We express our deepest thanks and appreciation to the members of the Taplin Circle for their leadership in supporting the work of D&R Greenway Land Trust. To request a correction to this donor list, please call D&R Greenway at 609-924-4646. Donations Received January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014

TAPLIN CIRCLE Wade & LeeAnn Martin and the Russell & Deborah Galen Adrienne Rodewald LEGACY GIFTS Wade & LeeAnn Martin & John & Beverly Gallagher Norman & Tricia Rosenthal Family Fund of the Princeton Grant & Wendy Kvalheim Frederick & Gael Gardner and the Nancy Snyderman+ Area Community Foundation Frederick and Gael W. Gardner Jeff & Betsy Sands and the Fred & Winnie Spar William & Geniva Martin Advised Fund John & Carol Spears and the John George H. and Estelle M. Sands Richard and Michelle Preston Foundation Timothy Gardner & Meredith D. Spears Charitable Fund John Rassweiler Asplundh Gardner Lawrence & Donna Steele TAPLIN CIRCLE Vanessa Sandom and Carl Seiden Gary & Deborah Gartenberg+ Joseph Stern+ and the Sandom Seiden Family ENVIRONMENTAL Curtis & Sophie Glovier C. Barnwell & Barbara Straut Charitable Foundation HEROES Michael & Deborah Graziano Rob Thomas & Holly Page Welles Bruce & Mary Seabrook ($50,000 TO $99,999) Geoffrey Green Jesse & Marissa Treu Joy Snyderman Lilian Grosz Joseph & Donna Tully Anonymous Jay & Harriet Vawter and the Gordon & Llura Gund and the Betty Wold Johnson and the Lawson Valentine Foundation Gail Ullman and the Richard & Gordon and Llura Gund Fund of Gail Ullman Charitable Fund Robert Wood Johnson Jr. Patricia A. Cullen & H. Stewart the Princeton Area Community Ralph & Joan Widner Fund of the Princeton Area Wheller III Foundation Community Foundation John & Kathy Winant John & Margee Harper MULTI-YEAR PLEDGES Edward Matthews J. Robert & Barbara Hillier TAPLIN CIRCLE Eleanor Horne We are especially grateful to these TAPLIN CIRCLE BENEFACTORS Helen Hunt supporters who have pledged a STEWARDS ($2,500 TO $4,999) significant gift over two or more ($25,000 TO $49,999) Kimberly James and the Penny years, showing their strong belief Anonymous and Ted Thomas Fund of the in D&R Greenway Land Trust and Alex & Laura Hanson and the Joel Bergstein+ Princeton Area Community our mission. Alex and Laura Hanson CGF, Mrs. Walter Fullam Foundation Inc. John & Betsy Griffith Linda Knights Alex & Laura Hanson CGF, Inc.* Michael Kunst Shirley & Brian Breuel TAPLIN CIRCLE Dick & Carol Hanson Mary & Charles Leck Todd & Laurie Lincoln Jeff Emde LEADERS Michael Brill & Karen Linder ($10,000 TO $24,999) Ron LeMahieu Joe & Laurie Emde Greg & Dawn McClatchey Andrew & Anya Littauer Margee & John Harper Shawn & Robbie Ellsworth and the Kenneth Pizzo+ James & Cate Litvack Mary Lou Hartman Martha L A Norris Foundation Christopher Barr & Patricia Francisco & Sharon Lorenzo Eleanor Horne* Alan Hershey & Phyllis Frakt Shanley Charles & Sharyn Magee Wendy & Grant Kvalheim Thomas & Meg Gorrie Jacqueline Strigl Lucien & Phyllis Marchand Lucien & Phyllis Marchand Mary Lou Hartman and the Ted & Penny Thomas and the Gregory & Anne Elise Matthews Edward E. Matthews Charles and Mary Louise Penny and Ted Thomas Fund of and the Edward E. and Marie L. Linda & Stephen Mead Hartman Fund Matthews Foundation the Princeton Area Community Schuyler & Liza Morehouse Carroll King and the King Family Jon & Robin McConaughy Foundation R. David & Rita Reynolds Foundation Stephen and Linda Mead Robert & Barbara Wolfe Jeffrey & Betsy Sands Derek & Diana Lidow David & Sally Mikkelsen Ted & Penny Thomas C. Schuyler & Liza Morehouse TAPLIN CIRCLE Bradford & Pamela Mills and the Mills Foundation, Inc. PARTNERS FOUNDATION PLEDGES TAPLIN CIRCLE ($1,000 TO $2,499) Michael & Elyse Newhouse CONSERVATORS George G. and Elizabeth G. Smith Anonymous Stephen & Susie Paneyko ($5,000 TO $9,999) John & Kitty Lou Phillips Foundation J. Douglas & Susan Breen George H. and Estelle M. Sands James & Kathleen Bagley Deb Brockway Leslie Davis Potter Brian & Shirley Breuel Howard & Alex Powers Foundation Katharine Brush Sandom Seiden Family Charitable Nelson Obus & Eve Coulson and Mrs. James Burke Drew & Kathryn Ann Rankin the Leen Foundation Foundation* Theodore & Victory Chase James & Amy Regan Thomas & Lynn Ebeling The William Penn Foundation* Eugene Gladston & Wendy Claflin Douglas Blair & Ann Reichelderfer Richard S. & Cheryl Goldman and the Reichelderfer-Blair William & Wendy Clarke * Denotes pledges completed in 2014 Ashton & Marion Harvey Fund of the Princeton Area + First time donor Robert & Mary Ellen Darretta Community Foundation Barbara Delafield R. David & Rita Reynolds Johan & Emily Firmenich

4 D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 “Each town should have a park, or rather a primitive forest … where a stick should The D&R Greenway never be cut for fuel, but stand and decay for higher EverGreen Circle uses — a common possession he D&R Greenway EverGreen Circle was created in 2009 to forever, for instruction and Trecognize donors who have remembered D&R Greenway in recreation.” their will or through a trust, or who have made a planned gift to D&R Greenway through a charitable gift annuity, their retirement — Henry David Thoreau plan or by other means. D&R Greenway is grateful to the following people for their thoughtful and generous support in leaving a legacy for the land Join us for that will be entrusted to future generations. the 4 th Annual To join with these foresighted contributors, contact D&R Greenway President & CEO Linda Mead or Director of Hopewell Development Leslie Davis Potter at 609-924-4646. Community Anonymous Alan M. Hershey John Rassweiler Campout Brian Breuel Roberta F. Holden* R. Scott Sheldon Ruth L. Chartier* Jennifer Holloway Richard D. Smith June 27–28 Virginia Craig* Nancy B. Johnston* William M. and St. Michaels Farm Preserve Thomas and Robert Johnston* Linda Swain Lynn Ebeling Donald B. Jones* and Megan E. Thomas Richard and Beverley Jones* Ted and Penny Thomas D&R Greenway Land Trust & Elisabeth A. Ginman Gabriella Klein* Mary Jane Trimmer* Hopewell Borough Recreation invite Eugene Gladston Lawrence Koplik and Ann Harris Yasuhara* you to join us at the Charles Evans Richard Goldman Sarah L. Roberts Lilian Grosz Scott and Hella McVay *deceased Overlook, St. Michaels Farm Preserve Margaret T. Harper Stephen A. and Peter W. Hegener Linda J. Mead To register, or for additional information, contact Leslie Davis Potter, [email protected]

Foundation & Non-Profit Donors he support of our foundation and non-profit partners is critical to D&R Greenway’s work. We especially welcome new Tsupporters, and recognize those who have joined us in our mission for many years. Together, we are preserving lands and building communities. Donations Received January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

LEGACY GIFTS Mary Owen Borden Foundation**** Edward E. and Marie L. Matthews PlanSmart NJ ($100,000+) Princeton Area Community Foundation* Stony Brook Garden Club** George H. and Estelle M. Foundation, Inc** Garden Club of Princeton**** UBS Donor Advised Fund+ Sands Foundation* Recreational Equipment, Inc+ Greater Horizons c/o GKCCF United Way of Central New Mexico The William Penn Foundation**** Hell of Hunterdon Bicycle Ride The Zeldis Family Charitable Fund CONSERVATORS John D. Spears Charitable Fund at ENVIRONMENTAL ($5,000-$9,999) Schwab Charitable Fund IN-KIND NON-PROFIT HEROES ($50,000-$99,999) Alex and Laura Hanson Mills Foundation, Inc. CONTRIBUTIONS CGF, Inc.**** Vanguard Charitable Endowment Garden State Watercolor Society Anonymous Program* Geraldine R. Dodge Church and Dwight Co, Inc.* Hopewell Valley Central High Lawson Valentine Foundation School Chamber Singers Foundation***** TRIBUTARY DONORS Larson Land Foundation** ($500-$999) Jersey Transit BENEFACTORS Mercer County Parks Commission STEWARDS ($2,500-$4,999) ETS Cares Campaign Sustainable Jazz Ensemble ($25,000-$49,999) Fidelity Charitable Darwin Foundation Young Audiences Philip S. Harper Foundation The Edward T. Cone Foundation* Rita Allen Foundation+ Washington Crossing Twin Chimney Inc.*** + First time donors Open Space Institute * 5+ year donors PSEG Foundation*** Audubon Society* ** 10+ year donors WILDFLOWER DONORS *** 15+ year donors PARTNERS **** 20+ year donors LEADERS Appalachian Mountain Club, ***** 25 year donors ($10,000-$24,999) ($1,000-$2,499) Delaware Valley Chapter+ Contemporary Garden Club The J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Bergen County United Way The Community Foundation for the of Princeton* Fund - King Family Foundation Johnson Park PTO* Martha L A Norris Foundation National Capital Region

D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 5 Steadfast Stewards onors who contribute consistently to support D&R Greenway’s mission clearly show their belief and confidence in Dour work. These donors are Stewards of D&R Greenway through their steadfast support. We want to especially thank those donors who joined us in the early years for seeding what has become one of the leading land trusts in New Jersey.

25 YEAR STEWARDS Melba Battin & Ada Ferraro Kenneth & Rachel Samoil David Goldfarb Alan Hershey & Phyllis Frakt Clem & Joanna Fiori Patricia Sayles Jay Gompper Grace Previty Johnston Robert & Betty Fleming Helmut & Eva Schwab Thomas & Meg Gorrie Moore & Audrey Gates Roger Schwarz R. Jack & Norina Graham 20+ YEAR STEWARDS Alexandra Gerry Ned Wingreen & Rachelle Simon Stephen Griffies and Adi Benito Ruth Gibson Frank & Grace Sinden William Grun Ruth Blattenberger Joseph & Mary Giordmaine David Smith John & Jill Guthrie George & Anne Carcagno Curtis & Sophie Glovier William Stolitzfus Carl & Carol Haag Joyce Copleman Fred & Selma Goldstein C. Barnwell & Barbara Straut Matthew & Betsie Haar Peter Macholdt & Kathy Fedorko Richard Zimmer & Marfy Sheila Stuart Raymond & Barbara Hallows Charles & Shirley Fisher Goodspeed Caren Sturges Oliver Hamill and Kate Webb Mrs. Walter Fullam William Green James & Christine Sturm Thomas Clarkson & Kay Hancock Richard & Elisabeth Ginman Fred & Barbara Greenstein Michael & Phyllis Suber Dick & Carol Hanson Richard S. & Cheryl Goldman Barbara Greer Carl Thune William & Barbara Happer Lilian Grosz Gordon & Llura Gund Susan Travers Eve Hershkowitz Alex & Laura Hanson Samuel Hamill Jesse & Marissa Treu Ann Hoffenberg Mary Lou Hartman John & Margee Harper James & Suzy Trowbridge Philetus & Nancy Holt Ashton & Marion Harvey Thomas & Archer Harvey Daniel & Linda Tsui Janet Jessel Henry & Elizabeth Horn Isaac & Joann Held Jay & Harriet Vawter Barbara Johnson Robert & Mary Hulme Robert and Cynthia Hendrickson F. Helmut & Caroline Weymar Maitland & Susan Jones Betty Wold Johnson Lee Herrick John & Kathy Winant Walter & Christine Kaden Michael & Enriqueta Johnston Lois Hilimire Robert & Barbara Wolfe John Kashner Haig & Carol Kasabach Rush Holt & Margaret Lancefield Brew & Marian Young Allen Kassof Mary & Charles Leck Eleanor Horne Carroll King James & Cate Litvack Adrian & Diana Huns 10+ YEAR STEWARDS Mitchell Leibowitz & Helen Maddock Helen Hunt Susan Kirkland Edward Matthews Anonymous Robert & Maryann Isham James & Carolyn Barnshaw William & Barbara Krisak Peggy McNeill Robert & Lynn Johnston Chris & Leslie Kuenne Scott & Hella McVay Michael & Terry Bolan Landon & Sarah Jones Joseph & Sarah Bolster Russell & Helene Kulsrud Michael & Elyse Newhouse Stephanie Jones Grant & Wendy Kvalheim Theodore & Elizabeth Peyton Sergio Bonotto Stephen & Nancy Jusick Ted & Jane Rohlf Boyer Kathryn Lamb James Ohls & Judith Pollack Steven & Florence Kahn Leighton & Ann Laughlin Thomas & Jane Poole Edward & Barbara Bromley Elizabeth Cutler & Thomas Kreutz Stephen Schaeffer & Sandy Brown Clark & Virginia Lennon John Rassweiler Diane Montagne & Andrew Kulley James & Karen Lewis Barbara Ross Daniel Harris & Jane Buttars William Kurtz Horace & Alice Chandler Todd & Laurie Lincoln Daniel & Sandra Shapiro Anton & Alison Lahnston Andrew & Anya Littauer Austin & Ann Starkey Richard & Sally Chrisman Don & Cynthia Lara Jack & Ronnie Cimprich Mary Lott Christopher & Susan Tarr Peter & Dede Lawson-Johnston Patricia MacNeal Ted & Penny Thomas Charles & Cindy Clark Simon & Carole Levin John & Melanie Clarke Robert Mason Jeffrey Vernam Harry & Ellen Levine Joseph & Tamera Matteo Elena Williams Lewis & Lynn Coopersmith Andrew & Claudia Link Andrew Cosentino Donald & Patricia Matthews Van Zandt & Myra Williams Steven Frakt & Marlaine Lockheed Jon & Robin McConaughy Susie Wilson Elizabeth Fillo & Andrew & Cynthia Love Christopher Coucill Dan Auslander and Charles & Sharyn Magee Molly McDougald 15+ YEAR STEWARDS Jean Crane Michael & Cecilia Mathews Charles & Gretchen Creesy James & Patricia McPherson Gerald Seid & Barbara Andrew Gregory & Anne Elise Matthews Nancy Curtis Stephen & Linda Mead Susan Attix David McAlpin Dennis & Marty Davidson David & Sally Mikkelsen Louis & Gloria Beck Seymour & Jacqueline Meisel Jacqueline & William David & Katherine Miller Rush Taggart & Dorothy Bedford John & Nancy Merritt Davie-Ruggero William & Susan Moody Gerald Berkelhammer Douglas Meckel & Susan Robert Tomaselli & Avril Moore Martin & Anne Bloomenthal Michniewski Michael Dawson A. Perry & Elisabeth Morgan Sheila Bodine Tari Pantaleo & Doug Miller Micaela de Lignerolles Marie Nettleton Ronald Sverdlove & Melissa Bohl Joshua & Linda Milstein William & Barbara De Meritt Andy Weiss & Eve Niedergang Andrea Bonette John & Maureen Moroze Barbara Delafield Raj & Elaine Nigam John Borden Susan Naquin Jane Dennison Robert Karp & Linda Oppenheim J. Douglas & Susan Breen Louis & Mary Nepote Margaret White Dodge Susan Packer Barbara Broad Ned & Greenie Neuburg Louise Dunham Stephen & Susie Paneyko William Brown Thomas & Carol Nied Carolyn Edelmann Carol Kleis & Rex Parker Byron & Enid Campbell James & Kathy Nowicki Shawn & Robbie Ellsworth Philip & Alison Peebles Theodore & Victory Chase Amy & James Pearlmutter Joe & Laurie Emde Janice Pell Eugene Gladston & Wendy Claflin Harry & Judith Pinch Peter Erdman Tim & Sandy Perkins Nelson Obus & Eve Coulson Howard & Alex Powers Arthur & Janet Eschenlauer Robert & Doris Petruska Mary Doscher Frances Preston Allah Verdi Farman-Farmaian Elwood & Jacquie Phares Peter & Landis Eaton Clyde & Rosemarie Quin Patricia Flores Robert & Mary Pickens Thomas & Lynn Ebeling Ruth Randall Ted & Marilyn Frankenbach Charles & Dorothy Plohn Joanne Elliott Edward Raser John & Beverly Gallagher Allen & Rhona Porter David Carroll & Mary Enright Gary Woodward & Janet Robbins Frederick & Gael Gardner Jack & Anne Rabinowitz Robert & Judith Faherty Steven & Elizabeth Rowley Jan Lilly & Sandra Garrison Bonnie Randall Peter & Shaness Farrell Jeffrey & Melissa Salton Stefan Goff Michael & Joyce Rappeport Greg & Elizabeth Samios Anne Reeves

6 D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 James & Amy Regan David & Carol Brown J. Robert & Barbara Hillier Lois Pauley John & Marie Respass Sean & Deirdre Buckley Herbert & Carol Horowitz John & Kitty Lou Phillips Anthony & Glorianne Robbi John & Trish Buckwalter Janet Horton Leslie Davis Potter Peter & Frances Rossmassler Mrs. James Burke Chase & Suzanne Hunt Richard and Michelle Preston Burton & Carol Rothberg Thomas Byrne David & Claire Jacobus David LaMotte & Jani Rachelson Robin & Ursula Roy Steve Calvano Kimberly James Martin Rapp John & Karen Sabino Philip S. & JoAnn Carchman Vincent & Sue Janoski Ann Reed Larry & Helen Sanford John & Emilie Carpenter Jotham & Gracie Johnson Emily Reeves John & Ruth Sayer Mary Ellen Carson Stephen Eaton & Sandra Jones Douglas Blair & Ann Reichelderfer Eric Batterman & Marianne Chorba John Kalmbach R. David & Rita Reynolds Catherine Schaeder Lindsey & Roberta Churchill Stan & Adria Katz Stephen Anderson & Joseph Schmeltz William & Wendy Clarke Sylvia Kay Clara Richardson Ellen Heath & Robert Schuster Elliot & Joanne Cohen Sue Kemp William & Nancy Robins Mimi Schwartz Bob Sauer & Anita Crane Julian and Darryl Kestler Brian & Carol Rogaski Jean Shaddow Robert & Mary Ellen Darretta Linda Knights Norman & Tricia Rosenthal Richard Snedeker Christopher Davis Richard & Jessica Koehler George & Barbara Rovnyak Jerome Zeldis & Sharon Stamm James Degnen Lois Kotkoskie Daniel & Nancy Rubenstein Jacqueline Strigl Guy Dela Rosa Richard & Perla Kuhn Patrick Rulon-Miller Samuel Surtees John & Margaret Delaney Roger & Edith Labaw Cynthia Sage Hannah Suthers Bill & Joanne Dix Laurie Larson Jeff & Betsy Sands Russell & Lois Swanson Stephen Highcock & Cynthia William & Martha Lashbrook Allen & Carol Schacht William & Dede Sweeney Dixon Thomas Lederer Mark Schlawin & Ilene Dube Merrill & Lucille Taub Ezra Rosenberg & Betsy Doverman Steven & Bonnie Lederman Marshall & Kinnie Schmidt Celeste Tracy K. Philip Dresdner Ron LeMahieu James and Sheila Schnell Carlton & Kathleen Tucker John Gutman & Elizabeth Duffy Allen Lepore Joseph Shannon Gail Ullman Kristin DuFosse Robert Lerner David & Jenny Shinkfield George & Martha Vaughn Lincoln & Ruth Ekstrom Aaron & Rhoda Levine James & Eileen Shissias Ramsay & Ann Vehslage Richard Shaw and Catherine Marsha Levin-Rojer & Charles Owen Shteir Matthew & Lisa Visco Elliot-Shaw L. Rojer Martin & Linda Siecke Gregory & Diane Eshleman Thomas Waldron Howard & Gillian Levy Scott & Tracy Sipprelle Stuart & Erin Essig Elizabeth Bromley & Betty Lies Teresa Stimpfel & Robert Sokol Dougin Walker Fred & Winnie Spar John & Marjorie Wallace John & Carol Spears Robert & Florence Wharton David Long & Alice St. Patricia A. Cullen & H. “What I stand for is what I stand on.” Claire-Long Stewart Wheller III Lawrence & Donna Steele Roger & Marilyn Whiteley — Wendell Berry, noted naturalist Robert & Sharri Steen John McPhee & Yolanda Peter & Ronnie Tate Whitman McPhee Carl & Joyce Tatsch Katherine Widmer Ethel Mae Theriault Ann Wilk Elizabeth Ettinghausen Peter Lindenfeld Cynthia Goldsmith & Christopher & Paula Williams Kenneth & Caryl Field Michael Brill & Karen Linder Jeffrey Tillett Donald & Ruth Wilson Johan & Emily Firmenich Caroline Lippincott Katherine Titus Mark & Barbara Witmer Susan Fisher Daniel & Bobette Lister David Krauss & Deborah Toth William & Elizabeth Wolfe Daniel & Nancy Fishman Francisco & Sharon Lorenzo William Stowe & Karin Trainer Rosaline Fleming Linda Woodman Nicholas & J. Marie Loveless Mark & Sylmarie Trowbridge Gerald & Mary Ford Mary Anne Borge & Byron Lum and Mo Lin Yee Joseph & Donna Tully Jeff Worthington John & Caren Franzini Michael & Barbara Lundy David Ackerman & Matthew & Valerie Young John & Jean Frederick David Mackey Adrienne Tymiak Carolyn Zangara Eric & Elizabeth Friedman Frank Magalhaes & Rita Asch Susan Ultan Karl & Lisa Fritzinger Tom Wright & Cameron Manning Mary Van Sant 5+ YEAR STEWARDS David Fulmer Lucien Marchand Margret van Vuuren and Tammy Garaffa Pat Brundage & John Maret Scott Chasalow Anonymous William & Anne Gates John & Carol Marsland Lee & Melinda Varian Alan Johnson & Dorothy Aicher Carl & Sheila Geisler Wade & LeeAnn Martin Kurt & Linda Vollherbst Alfred Eines & Karen Alexander William & Sara Gibson William & Geniva Martin Michael & Mary Wagner Ernest & Geneva Anastasio Helen & Peter Goddard Kevin Burkman & Margaret William & Andrea Wallace William & Mary Anne Anderson Noel & Frances Goeke Martonosi Jay & Debra Watson Timothy Gardner & Meredith Lynda Goldschein Lester & Sylvie Mayer Matthew & Rachel Webster Asplundh Gardner Irwin & Lenore Gordon William & Chantal McCarroll Theodora & Fong Wei Edward Atoeff Michael & Deborah Graziano Brian & Leah McDonald Matthew & Natalka Weismantel Evelyne Axelrod Alice Grebanier John & Ann McGoldrick John & Louise Wellemeyer James & Kathleen Bagley Geoffrey Green Richard Grant & Mary Michaels Rob Thomas & Holly Page Welles Barbara Baumecker Joyce Greenberg Lott Bernard & Ruth Miller Peter Weremijenko Victor Bearg Eric & Barbara Greenfeldt Kerry Miller & Mark Huddell Ralph & Joan Widner Katherine Benesch Edgar & Diane Griffith Glenn and Waltraud Mohrman Gloria & Jerry Wiernik Bruce & Barbara Berger Louise Gross Alberto & Dana Molina Scot Pannepacker & Heidi Wilenius James & Christina Besanceney Peter & Marilyn Grounds Ronald & Ella Monaco Eunice Wilkinson Marvin Bielawski Thomas Vogt & Gwen Guglielmi C. Schuyler & Liza Morehouse Thomas & Karen Wilkinson Joan Birchenall Sally Gullette Mitchell & Cindy Neider Judy Winkler David & Mary Blair Leslie & Deborah Hamilton Horatio & Beth Nichols David Mueller & Ann Jacqueline Perri & John Blasi Mark & Erin Hamrick Daniel Nies and Kathleen Lynch Winn-Mueller Garrett & Renee Boetsma Margaret Harmsen Judith Norcross Edward Witten & Chiara Nappi Valerie Bowe Lee & Lois Harrod Thomas Ogren Ariana Wittke Daniel Brandt David & Barb Hartig Tasha O’Neill & Alan McIlroy J. Warren & Marcia Wood Brian & Shirley Breuel David & Dana Haymes Andrew & Phoebe Outerbridge Phyllis Wright Bruce Bristow Thomas Smith & Gayle Henkin Daniel Pace Elizabeth Zingg John Hunt & Barbara Brizzee Andrea Higginbottom Tonya Parnak Clifford & Emily Zink Deb Brockway Joseph & Dottie Highland Peter & Katharine Pashley John & Karen Zumbrunn Franta Broulik Colin & Margaret Hill Will & Terry Passano

D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 7 Reaching Adulthood Continued from page 2 preservation and good stewardship. “It all begins with creating a conservation ethic,” says Holly Welles, trustee chair of D&R Greenway’s Outreach Committee. The seeds for growing an organization with the scope of D&R Greenway are the real people who pour their passion into the mission: donors who make land acquisitions possible, trustees who provide technical skills and strategic guidance, P. Coccinea Swain by world-renowned sculptor John Henry is situated in the Founders’ expert staff with leadership qualities, Garden at the Johnson Education Center. This impressive piece of art was generously and a supportive community whose donated in 2014 by former trustee William Swain and his wife, Linda. members volunteer for events, trail- building and habitat restoration. • New Jersey Environmental • enjoy a family hike on a preserve With all this nurturing, D&R Excellence Award protected by D&R Greenway; Greenway grows above and beyond. • Conserve Wildlife New Jersey’s • be inspired to make good The Native Plant Nursery provides Women in Wildlife Leadership Award conservation choices through art hard-to-find indigenous plants to • PlanSmart New Jersey’s and educational programs at the schools, parks and homeowners. Environmental Achievement Award Johnson Education Center; The Scott and Hella McVay Poetry • incorporate native plants from • Accreditation from the Land Trust Trail enables reflection about the D&R Greenway’s nursery into their Accreditation Commission. natural world and our place in it. The garden; Johnson Education Center art galleries For a land trust to continue on a • become part of the D&R Greenway have been recognized in national successful trajectory, it must keep one community by volunteering their publications for connecting people to eye on the future. In D&R Greenway’s time and skills. nature in an inspiring way. looking glass, by 2020, every resident of Responsible growth means leaving Carefully honed growth does not go central New Jersey will be connected to good things in its wake. D&R unnoticed. D&R Greenway has been the land. In their daily lives, they may: Greenway leaves pristine land for recognized with these awards, among • live near a green, protected property; generations to come, setting the stage others: • benefit from a healthy environment for the next generation of scientists, • Garden Club of America Civic and a clean abundance of drinking artists and land lovers. ❧ Improvement Commendation Award water;

Retiring Trustees New Trustees Continued from page 3 he Board of Trustees Twelcomes the following new Serving on the Accreditation trustees in 2015: Committee, she delved intensively Kristin S. Appelget, Director into documents on easements and of Community and Regional Monarch caterpillar on milkweed. deeds. “The closer I looked at D&R (photo: Tasha O’ Neill) Affairs, Princeton University Greenway, the more respect I had Richard S. Goldman, Esq., land for this organization,” says Eleanor. use attorney, Drinker Biddle & Spring Native “I came away impressed by the fine Reath LLP, returning trustee Plant Sale organization the board and staff had created.” Adrian Huns, retired Vice Friday, May 8, 3 – 6 p.m. Reflecting on the term limits President, Church & Dwight Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. – noon she helped to create, Eleanor says, Laura Napoli, environmental The Native Plant Nursery is open “When I look at the board, I have scientist on Friday afternoons, 3 – 5 p.m., deep respect for those who created Jeanne Perantoni, AIA, June through August with the the organization, but am excited by exception of Friday, July 3. Chief Executive Officer, new trustees who bring fresh ideas, SSP Architectural Group, Inc. Fall Sale in September, date TBD. perspectives and networks of people.”

8 D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 Volunteer Recognition he volunteers who donate their time, skills and energy to D&R Greenway Land Trust contribute to the high quality of Tlife we enjoy in our region. Their work brings lasting environmental, social and economic benefits. Their contributions come in many forms.

D&R Greenway’s Art volunteers support the four Greenway Board Chair Alan Hershey, volunteers from age 16 mission-themed exhibits that are offered annually at the to 80+ move boulders, forge through brush and build charming Marie L. Matthews Gallery at the Johnson Education pedestrian bridges to create special places for people to connect Center. A place that contemplates the beauty of nature and with the land. Many of the trails on the website have been promotes understanding of the importance of protecting created or are maintained by these volunteers. the natural world, its mission is to use the visual arts to Our Stewardship volunteers multiply the work of our interns educate and inspire the public to embrace a conservation and staff, enjoying the community spirit of volunteering ethic. together as they ensure that this important work gets done. This year, our Native Plant Nursery volunteers planted These volunteers work on D&R Greenway preserves removing and cared for more than 50 species of native plants. These invasive species, restoring habitats and maintaining trails trees, shrubs, grasses, sedges and wildflowers are being used among other tasks. The next time you enjoy a D&R Greenway to restore native landscapes on D&R Greenway preserves, preserve, think about all of the volunteer efforts that go into on partner lands including Mercer County’s Tulpehaking caring for the land. Nature Center and the Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Willing Hands support the work of D&R Greenway in Association’s campus and other places in New Jersey, teaching a conservation ethic. They assist with events that including the South Mountain Reservation in Essex County provide opportunities for the community to learn about the and the Franklin Township’s native garden. value of conservation at the Johnson Education Center and New Jersey Trails Association is a volunteer group other public venues. within D&R Greenway that provides information about D&R Greenway Land Trust especially thanks each of our places to walk at www.njtrails.org. Led by former D&R volunteers for their unique partnership in our mission.

ART VOLUNTEERS TRAIL VOLUNTEERS STEWARDSHIP Susan and Bill Dodge Chuck Brower Steve Bailey VOLUNTEERS Kristin Grover Avril Moore Tuck Bigelow John Aglitz Margee Harper Andrew Wilkinson Deb Brockway Jim Amon Deb Hill Allison Brown John Biancamano Phyllis Horner NATIVE PLANT NURSERY John Burghardt Ward Colt Erica Johansson Toni Keaney Martin Blackman Benjamin Burghardt Cathy Cullinan Jody Kendall Rebekah Buczynski Bob Draper Tom Ebeling Joy Kreves Cathy Cullinan Tom Ebling Don Feliciano Fay Lachmann Hannah Davelman Don Feliciano Jay Gompper Betty Lies Lynn DiFerdinando John Franzini Michael Heffler Wilda McConaughy Patricia Florio Dick Ginman Bob Heil Valerie Meluskey Ellen Gertel Jim Goodman Dominik Hudyka Liza Morehouse Barbara Greenstein Bob Heil Tom Lederer Tasha O’Neill Dominik Hudyka Alan Hershey Clark Lennon Marie Respass Chris Kitta Stephen Highcock Sue Naquin Adrienne Rodewald Mary Leck Rush Holt Dana Oley Marsha Russo Zabeer Rahman Greg Ives Stew Palilonis Betsy Sands Kim Rowe Margaret Lancefield George Point Minja Shin-Kim Cynthia Sage Clark Lennon Toni Robbi JoAnne Stransky Betsy Sands Bob Lester Donna Schwing Phyllis and Mike Suber Joel Studebaker Dick Malsbury Roger Thorpe Tracy Turner Jasmine Wallack Tim Nanneman Kathy Titus Tom Ogren Imogene Treble Ruth Widmer Libby Zinman Schwartz NEW JERSEY TRAILS Toni Robbi Van Williams ASSOCIATION STEERING Kendra Schroeder COMMITTEE Paul Sterchele WILLING HANDS Alan Hershey, Trail Boss David Stirk Theo Casey Joyce Copleman David and Patsy Wang-Iverson Gini Chang Jim Goodman Mark Yearick Sue Choo Ted Thomas Joyce Copleman Jeannie Crane ❦ Robert von Zumbusch Kay Widmer Cathy Cullinan ❦

To learn about volunteer opportunities with D&R Greenway Land Trust please call (609) 924-4646 or visit www.drgreenway.org.

D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 9 to acknowledge the social benefits of art exhibits that connect people to Conservation Ethic land. conservation through their personal Continued from page 1 “Just as important, we share our values.” assets with the community,” Linda In addition, D&R Greenway teaches ow does D&R Greenway continues. “We make preserved land the value of conservation to future H inspire a conservation ethic? accessible to the public; we build trails generations by providing places and “First and foremost by preserving on our preserves and elsewhere. We activities that engage young people, land and taking care of it,” says inform people how to take care of such as the Charles Evans Discovery President and CEO Linda Mead. their own property. We use science Trail and the annual high school “We acquire land with public funds to support conservation decisions, photography exhibit. or money raised in the community, or and we educate about the research This edition of Greenways highlights we enable a landowner to secure tax that underlies conservation. We individuals whose conservation ethic benefits from donating land. In doing engage the public through events and has led to inspirational action now, this we enable the larger community activities such as walks, lectures, and and for the future. ❧

Joyce Copleman Tom and Lynn Ebeling A former Trustee of D&R Tom and Lynn got involved with D&R Greenway to Greenway, for more than 20 enable others to enjoy the outdoors. “I grew up loving to years Joyce was President be outdoors,” says Lynn, of the Lawrence Township “to play in the snow and Conservation Foundation swim in the creek, to (LTCF). When she moved notice the birds and the to Lawrence with her late wildflowers, to enjoy being husband Ralph to raise a out on a moonlit night family, she says, “I knew and to cherish the quiet nothing about why wetlands and solitude of a walk in are important for flood Carson Road Woods provides the woods.” Long-time Willow Fly Catcher at control, or why migrating protected habitat for birds. stewardship volunteers, St. Michael’s Preserve (photo: Sharyn Magee) birds need woods to rest they bequeathed their in. I just knew it was so beautiful, contemplative, walking in 20-acre farm to D&R the woods.” Realizing that government was not protecting Greenway. They’ve held natural areas, she helped start the LTCF. The tiny nonprofit “Preservation Parties” was assisted by a partnership with D&R Greenway, ultimately to convince neighbors to New York Ironweed thrives at preserving 660 acres, all of which it turned over to the preserve their properties. Cedar Ridge Preserve. Township, and all of which the public — and birds — still enjoy. Lynn points out, “We have more access to woodland trails and beautiful places “What a country chooses to save is what to hike and enjoy than my sister did when she lived in the Allegheny National Forest. D&R Greenway makes a country chooses to say about itself.” preserves accessible for people to enjoy by making and — Mollie Beattie, former Director maintaining trails for people to use.” U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Bill Flemer Now caretaker for St. Michaels Farm Preserve, Bill was introduced to D&R Greenway during the preservation of his family’s 1,900-acre property near Allentown, the former site of Princeton Nurseries. Bill recalls that childhood camping trips “made woods and wild places dear to my heart.” Growing up in Kingston, he “watched one farm after another go to developers,” including his family farm, which had to be sold for tax reasons. Aldo Leopold was a profound influence. “When I first read Sand County Almanac it was the dead of winter, in a high-rise dorm in Madison, Wisconsin. I looked out over a bleak winter urban landscape. His writing fired my imagination to see what it used to look like — a prairie.” A devotee of Wendell Berry (who once wrote, “To farm is to be placed absolutely”), Bill comments, “To keep farmland open for farming in central New Jersey is a precious endeavor.” Rows of trees maturing at Princeton Nursery.

10 D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 Margee Harper Yoko Perez As a Trustee, Margee has As analyst for raised significant funds for Environmental D&R Greenway, beginning Sustainability and when she helped to save Product Compliance, Greenway Meadows. She Ricoh-America, Yoko and her husband, John, Perez is creating a first approached D&R pollinator garden at Greenway in 1999 when the company’s West the former General Robert Caldwell campus. Wood Johnson Estate was She came to D&R threatened with development. Greenway’s native Margee had experienced Stony Brook Creek borders plant nursery to obtain first-hand how development Greenway Meadows. wildflowers that impacted her neighborhood employee volunteers with more traffic and spoiled views. “I got mad!” she planted. On a small Native Plant Nursery says. She called D&R Greenway, offered to volunteer her scale, the garden professional fundraising expertise and … the rest is history. contributes to Ricoh’s Biodiversity Conservation Still a neighbor, Margee puts her skills to work “to keep as initiative, which includes preserving forests in much open space as we can for all generations.” Brazil and Mexico. Ricoh’s 26,000 employees follow the garden’s progress over the Intranet. Yoko explains, “The garden connects employees “It is our task in our time and in our to the company’s values and also to each other. generation to hand down undiminished They feel good that they share these values.” Individual employees can apply the garden model to those who come after us, as was handed at home. The company also intends the campus down to us by those who went before, the to be a land stewardship model for its other sites. natural wealth and beauty which is ours.” — President John F. Kennedy

Betsy Sands Kathy Titus A new member of the Kathy volunteers her Board of Trustees in 2014, Wednesdays for land Betsy is a passionate advocate stewardship, planting for bringing nature to trees and removing people. “We need to make a invasive plants on conservation ethic a cultural D&R Greenway norm that people don’t have preserves. She grew up to think about. To do that we in Hopewell, where need to make it convenient her uncle taught to get to natural places and her to garden. She walk on trails; we need lots would accompany her of pocket parks, and we need veterinarian father on Dedicated volunteers building urban parks.” Betsy is an Fox kit at Baldpate Mountain. visits throughout the steps to a trail. avowed animal lover who’d (photo: Brenda Jones) countryside; the beaver rather evict a trespassing dam he showed her in the Sourlands left an indelible mouse than exterminate it. She and her husband are raising memory. She moved away for 50 years and then her their family in central New Jersey where both grew up father left her a message: “They’re trying to buy St exploring the outdoors. Taking for granted that open space Michaels. Send money!” She did, and ever since she would always be there, instead they saw it disappear. “We returned to the region she has been volunteering with have to inspire people to DO not just look,” Betsy says. D&R Greenway. “It gets me outside and I get to be useful!” she says.

D&R Greenway knows that if we preserve one piece of the Earth, we benefit all of the Earth. If multiplied in every community worldwide, it’s a monumental achievement.

D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 11 2014 Partners in Preservation &R Greenway Land Trust thanks our Partners in Preservation for their investment in our work. D Land preservation is so much more than permanently protecting land from future development. These lands benefit all of us with clean water to drink, fresh air to breathe and nourishing, local foods to eat. In addition, green spaces in nature have a positive effect on health including reducing stress, lowering risks from asthma and lessening health disparities. Perhaps the most significant benefit of preserving the natural and agricultural landscapes surrounding our cities, towns and villages is that it strengthens these communities by providing, quite literally, “common ground”— a shared continuity of experience with the land that extends across the generations. We would particularly like to welcome first-time donors to our organization. We are also grateful to the families and individuals who have provided steady support for D&R Greenway’s work through the years (see page 6 for acknowledgment of our Steadfast Stewards). We are thankful for your unfailing generosity each and every day. To request a correction to this donor list, please call D&R Greenway at 609-924-4646. Donations Received January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014

+ Denotes first time gift William & Martha Lashbrook Robert & Florence Wharton Robert & Maryann Isham TRIBUTARY DONORS Wen-Ling Yang & Albert Leung+ Virginia Whitaker Landon & Sarah Jones ($500 TO $999) Andrew & Cynthia Love John McPhee & Yolanda Stephanie Jones Helen Maddock Whitman McPhee Stephen & Nancy Jusick Elsie Allen Joseph & Tamera Matteo Katherine Widmer Michael Kane James Bash John & Ann McGoldrick Scot Pannepacker & Haig & Carol Kasabach Frederick & Doranne Bigelow Avril Moore Heidi Wilenius Jody Kendall Joan Birchenall Philip Lian & Joan Mueller Thomas & Karen Wilkinson Mitchell Leibowitz & David & Mary Blair Edward Witten & Chiara Nappi Van Zandt & Myra Williams Susan Kirkland Ted & Jane Rohlf Boyer Phoebe Nobles Susie Wilson Richard & Perla Kuhn David & Deirdre Carroll Stefan & Laura Ochalski David & Deena Worrell Rush Holt & Margaret Lancefield Joyce Copleman Jeanne & Bruce Perantoni Laurie Larson Alfred & Melisande D’Alessio Theodore & Elizabeth Peyton TRAIL DONORS Leighton & Ann Laughlin Paul & Amy Decker Jack & Anne Rabinowitz ($250 TO $499) Peter & Dede Lawson-Johnston Andrea Devereux Isaiah Ratterman+ Terence Barr+ Leona Lee Joe & Laurie Emde John & Karen Sabino Rush Taggart & Dorothy Bedford Robert Lerner Allah Verdi Farman-Farmaian Eric Batterman & Paul & Colleen Bell Aaron & Rhoda Levine Thomas Van Essen & Catherine Schaeder Ruth Blattenberger Harry & Ellen Levine Barbara Fishman David & Aviva Schwarz Edward Linky Daniel & Nancy Fishman Daniel Brandt Martin & Linda Siecke Barbara Broad Jack & Susan Lintner+ William & Sara Gibson Scott & Curry Simmel Steven Frakt & Marlaine Lockheed Eric & Julia Gilbert John & Trish Buckwalter Frank & Grace Sinden Daniel Harris & Jane Buttars Byron Lum and Mo Lin Yee Richard & Elisabeth Ginman Scott & Tracy Sipprelle William Martin+ David Harper+ Thomas Byrne Austin & Ann Starkey George & Anne Carcagno Raymond Martinetti Robert F. and William & Dede Sweeney Michael & Cecilia Mathews Cynthia Hendrickson John & Melanie Clarke Bryce & Kristen Thompson+ David McAlpin Joseph & Dottie Highland Elliot & Joanne Cohen Katherine Titus Dan Auslander and Tod & Susan Hullin Jean Crane Mark & Sylmarie Trowbridge Molly McDougald Adrian & Diana Huns Peter and Kristin Dawson David Ackerman & Karen McLean Richard & Jessica Koehler Robert Tomaselli & Adrienne Tymiak Michael Dawson Michael & Janel McNally+ Lois Kotkoskie George & Martha Vaughn Tari Pantaleo & Doug Miller Elizabeth Cutler & Thomas Kreutz Christopher & Donna DeGrezia Elizabeth Bromley & Guy Dela Rosa James Mire+ Diane Montagne & Andrew Kulley Dougin Walker A. Perry & Elisabeth Morgan Russell & Helene Kulsrud Jane Dennison John & Louise Wellemeyer Norma Jean DeVico+ John & Maureen Moroze William Kurtz F. Helmut & Caroline Weymar Suzanne Nash Steven Lang Anastasios Diamond+ Margaret White Dodge Thomas & Carol Nied Julie Drawbridge Raj & Elaine Nigam Louise Dunham Bonnie Piper & Gregory Ordonez Jeff Emde Carol Kleis & Rex Parker Stuart & Erin Essig Philip & Alison Peebles Clem & Joanna Fiori James Ohls & Judith Pollack Ronald & Janice Flaugher Thomas & Jane Poole Ted & Marilyn Frankenbach Frances Preston Eric & Elizabeth Friedman Meredith Moore & Steven Rabbe+ William & Anne Gates Emily Reeves Steven & Linda Gecha+ John & Marie Respass Alexandra Gerry William & Nancy Robins Andrea Goodrich+ George & Barbara Rovnyak Richard Zimmer & John & Ruth Sayer Marfy Goodspeed Patricia Sayles Harry Gordon+ Mark Schlawin & Ilene Dube Alice Grebanier Joseph Schmeltz Mark & Erin Hamrick Eileen Shanley+ David & Barb Hartig Ned Wingreen & Rachelle Simon Robert Heyer+ Susan Spaeth Michael & Carol Hollander Jerome Zeldis & Sharon Stamm Timothy & Elizabeth Hosea Lucia Stout Author David Harper discusses Roadside Geology of New Jersey. William Flemer and Louise Hutner William Stowe & Karin Trainer

12 D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 Peter & Renate Giller+ Ruth Jourjine+ Joseph & Mary Giordmaine Roger Shatzkin and Noel & Frances Goeke Wendy Kaczerski Daniel Goldberg Walter & Christine Kaden Lynda Goldschein Robert Karl+ Fred & Selma Goldstein Allen Kassof Yolanta Golik+ Stan & Adria Katz Jay Gompper Sylvia Kay Donald Goyette+ Joe Kazimierczyk William Green Sue Kemp Barbara Greer Vilma King+ Stephen Griffies and Adi Benito Richard & Christine Kitto+ Edgar & Diane Griffith Richard Klesse+ Louise Gross John & Fay Kobland Peter & Marilyn Grounds Alan Kooney William Grun Roger & Edith Labaw Sally Gullette Anton & Alison Lahnston John & Jill Guthrie Kathryn Lamb Matthew & Betsie Haar Don & Cynthia Lara Participants of the 2014 National Training Program on Land Raymond & Barbara Hallows Diana Leferovich+ Preservation co-sponsored by D&R Greenway, Morgan Stanley and Samuel Hamill Ken Norman & Elizabeth Lempert Barbara & David Lenkowsky+ Land Trust Alliance. Oliver Hamill and Kate Webb Leslie & Deborah Hamilton Clark & Virginia Lennon Thomas Clarkson & Kay Hancock Allen Lepore Susan Troost Larry Capo+ George Hansen Simon & Carole Levin Carlton & Kathleen Tucker Philip S. & JoAnn Carchman William & Barbara Happer Priscilla Light+ Kyle & Meredith Van Arsdale John & Emilie Carpenter Lee & Lois Harrod Peter Lindenfeld Annelies Van Dommelen+ Scott & Tristen Carpenter Thomas & Archer Harvey Scott Lundquist Lee & Melinda Varian Horace & Alice Chandler David & Dana Haymes Anna Lustenberg+ Kurt & Linda Vollherbst Lynn Cheng Varga+ Hugh Cline & Hilary Hays Frank Magalhaes & Rita Asch John & Marjorie Wallace Richard & Sally Chrisman Isaac & Joann Held Tom Wright & Cameron Manning Jay & Debra Watson Lindsey & Roberta Churchill Thomas Smith & Gayle Henkin Pat Brundage & John Maret Warren & Sara Wilson Charles & Cindy Clark Eve Hershkowitz Thomas Marshall+ Judy Winkler John & Susan Clarke+ Richard & Heidi Hesselein+ Patrick Austermann & William & Elizabeth Wolfe Richard & Lynda Cleary Andrea Higginbottom Wiebke Martens J. Warren & Marcia Wood David & Olive Coghlan+ Lois Hilimire Lester & Sylvie Mayer Ray Yeager+ Bonnie Watson Coleman & Jennifer Holloway Wilda McConaughy+ William Coleman Philetus & Nancy Holt Jack & Nancy McCormack WILDFLOWER DONORS Andrew Cosentino Doug Honnold Brian & Leah McDonald ($100 TO $249) Elizabeth Fillo & Henry & Elizabeth Horn Peggy McNeill Christopher Coucill Gary Ahrens+ Scott Howes & Jamie Howard James & Patricia McPherson Mike & Cathy Cullinan+ Alfred Eines & Karen Alexander Robert & Mary Hulme Scott & Hella McVay Mary Curtin Gregory & Janice Ammon+ Blaine & Juanita Hummel Seymour & Jacqueline Meisel James DAgostino+ Ernest & Geneva Anastasio Richard & Marie Hutnik John & Nancy Merritt William & Andrea D’Angelo Ellis & Jermain Anderson Fairfax Hutter Dennis Micai+ Michael & Linda Danielson William & Mary Anne Anderson Judy Hutton+ Meg Michael+ Dennis & Marty Davidson Edwin & Susan Arbeit+ David & Claire Jacobus Douglas Meckel & John & Janet de Grouchy Edward Atoeff Vincent & Sue Janoski Susan Michniewski James Degnen Evelyne Axelrod Cynthia Jaworsky Joan Miller+ Bill & Joanne Dix Kyle & Nancy Barich Karen Jezierny+ Kerry Miller & Mark Huddell Stephen Highcock & Ricardo & Heather Barros Jotham & Gracie Johnson Kurt & Jacqueline Mislow Cynthia Dixon Jonathan & Mary Baum+ Michael & Enriqueta Johnston Glenn and Waltraud Mohrman Andy Dobson and Anna Diana Moore Barbara Baumecker Marie Lyles Robert & Lynn Johnston Victor Bearg Stephen Eaton & Sandra Jones Arthur & Barbara Morgan Daniel & Georgette Dorsky Geoffrey & Carron Morris+ Katherine Benesch Ezra Rosenberg & Betsy Doverman Maitland & Susan Jones Bruce & Barbara Berger John Gutman & Elizabeth Duffy Gerald Berkelhammer Karol Durek James & Christina Besanceney Peter & Landis Eaton Iris & Sandy Bing+ Carolyn Edelmann Xan Blake+ Lincoln & Ruth Ekstrom Andrew Blelloch+ Joanne Elliott Martin & Anne Bloomenthal Arthur & Janet Eschenlauer Sheila Bodine Gregory & Diane Eshleman Garrett & Renee Boetsma Phil Evans+ Joseph & Sarah Bolster Nancy Faherty+ Andrea Bonette Peter Macholdt & Kathy Fedorko John Borden Melba Battin & Ada Ferraro Ronnie Bregenzer Donald & Christine Fetzer+ Ben & Susan Bristol Kenneth & Caryl Field Bruce Bristow Charles & Shirley Fisher John Hunt & Barbara Brizzee Robert & Betty Fleming Edward & Barbara Bromley Gerald & Mary Ford David & Carol Brown John & Caren Franzini William Brown David Fulmer Michael Buriani Jeanne Garner+ Murrell Butler+ Bob Garver Benjamin Cahill Moore & Audrey Gates Author Kim Kurki signs Isis Dekis’s copy of World of Birds. Byron & Enid Campbell Carl & Sheila Geisler Greg Vafis & Lisa Canzano (photo: Jody Kendall)

D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 13 Susan Naquin Daniel & Sandra Shapiro Ariana Wittke Steve Fecko Mitchell & Cindy Neider James & Eileen Shissias Mary Wood Jeff Fehr+ Louis & Mary Nepote Robert & Cynthia Shull Linda Woodman Donald Feliciano Ned & Greenie Neuburg Christopher Skinner+ Scott Yorkus Miguel & Elizabeth Fernandez Geoffrey & Carolyn Nicklen David & Jennifer Skitt+ Laurence Fink+ Carla Olsen Cynthia De Lisi Smith and MAPLE LEAF DONORS Elizabeth Flemer Tasha O’Neill & Alan McIlroy Darron Smith+ ($50 TO $99) Rosaline Fleming Robert Karp & Linda Oppenheim Richard Snedeker Gerald Seid & Barbara Andrew Marcia Fleres Andrew & Phoebe Outerbridge Lorraine Sova Lynne Azarchi+ Patricia Flores Tonya Parnak Doris Spencer James & Carolyn Barnshaw John & Jean Frederick Mary Ellen Parry Edward Sproles Jane Baumgardner+ Karl & Lisa Fritzinger Amy & James Pearlmutter David Long & Alice St. Bill Stoltzfus and Alison Baxter Bill & Jean Furcht George Pearson Claire-Long Louis & Gloria Beck George & Kay Geiger Victor & Carol Peccarelli Mary Stabler Marisa Benson+ Ritchie & Pamela Geisel Janice Pell Thomas Stange+ Marvin Bielawski Phil Getty Tim & Sandy Perkins Kenneth Steeber Elisabeth Bish Ruth Gibson Kerry Perretta Robert & Sharri Steen Emily Blackman Helen & Peter Goddard Elwood & Jacquie Phares Charlotte Stetson+ Jacqueline Perri & John Blasi Stefan Goff Robert & Mary Pickens Mesut Cakir & Elizabet Stokes Kerry Blissett+ David Goldfarb Everard & Kay Pinneo Sheila Stuart Ronald Sverdlove & Melissa Bohl Gregg & Barbara Golias Anthony & Patti Pizzutillo+ James & Christine Sturm Michael & Terry Bolan Elliot & Linda Gordon+ Playgroup Moms+ Russell & Lois Swanson Jane Bonthron R. Jack & Norina Graham Charles & Dorothy Plohn Peter & Ronnie Tate Will Lewis & Gail Bracegirdle Donna Gratkowski Stewart & Karen Prager Jeffrey Tener+ Jay & Alice Brandinger Joyce Greenberg Lott David LaMotte & Jani Rachelson Ethel Mae Theriault Franta Broulik Eric & Barbara Greenfeldt Cristina Ramacciotti+ Carl Thune Marlene Brown+ Fred & Barbara Greenstein Ruth Randall Diane Tomash+ Stephen Schaeffer & Sandy Brown Thomas Vogt & Gwen Guglielmi Roger Thorpe & Clair Ransom David Krauss & Deborah Toth Sean & Deirdre Buckley Martin Gurvitch+ Michael & Joyce Rappeport Celeste Tracy Nancy Burns+ Carl & Carol Haag Richard Rappleyea+ Susan Travers Peter & Deborah Burt+ Jeff Hoagland & Edward Raser James & Suzy Trowbridge David & Ashley Buxton+ Michelle Hamilton Pamela Reynolds Daniel & Linda Tsui Mary Ellen Carson Ruth Hancock+ David & Karan Richardson+ Megan Uhaze+ Steven Carson+ Margaret Harmsen Keith & Anita Richmond Susan Ultan Mark Poiani & Lillian Ciuffreda Brian Heaphy Anthony & Glorianne Robbi Margret van Vuuren and Barbara Clements Robert Heil Scott Chasalow Kermit & Priscilla Roosevelt Lewis & Lynn Coopersmith Lee Herrick William Vandever Barbara Ross Bob Sauer & Anita Crane Colin & Margaret Hill John Jackson & Ann Vaurio Hannah Ross+ Nancy Cunningham Andrew & Margaret Hofer Ramsay & Ann Vehslage Peter & Frances Rossmassler Nancy Curtis Richard & Alice Hope+ Jeffrey Vernam Burton & Carol Rothberg Jim Davidson+ Herbert & Carol Horowitz Lois Voronin Patrick Rulon-Miller Christopher Davis John & Karen Howe+ Samuel Vovsi+ Robert & Marsha Russo Micaela de Lignerolles Thomas & Trudy Jacoby Michael & Mary Wagner Celia Ryan William & Barbara De Meritt Grace Johnston Everett Kline & David Wald+ Cynthia Sage Connie Deymann+ Steven & Florence Kahn Thomas Waldron Greg & Elizabeth Samios Mervin Dilts John Kalmbach Mary Waltham Kenneth & Rachel Samoil Suzanne Dinger+ Roy & Roberta Kaszuba Rick & Jennifer Wasserman+ Larry & Helen Sanford Mary Doscher Julian and Darryl Kestler Dennis Waters+ Marshall & Kinnie Schmidt K. Philip Dresdner Beverly & Jason Kidder Theodora & Fong Wei Ellen Heath & Robert Schuster Kristin DuFosse Jerre & Deb Kilmer Julian & Ruth Weitzenfeld Helmut & Eva Schwab Joan Ellis+ Kathy Klink David Wilcove Mimi Schwartz David Carroll & Mary Enright Gail Kohn+ Christopher & Paula Williams Pearl Schwartz+ Peter Erdman Chris Kozakiewicz+ Elena Williams Roger Schwarz Robert & Irene Ey Chris & Leslie Kuenne Donald & Ruth Wilson David Goldberg & Cynthia Scott+ Tricia Fagan+ Fay Lachmann Alan Scott+ David Mueller & Laura & Robin Laylin Ann Winn-Mueller Huck Fairman Howard & Linda Seigelman+ Peter & Shaness Farrell Elvera Leader Elizabeth Wislar Thomas Lederer Steven & Bonnie Lederman Marsha Levin-Rojer & Charles L. Rojer Howard & Gillian Levy James & Karen Lewis Betty Lies Andrew & Claudia Link Daniel & Bobette Lister Dan Longhi+ Mary Lott Judith Lowry Michael & Barbara Lundy David Mackey Patricia MacNeal John & Carol Marsland Robert & Virginia Mason Donald & Patricia Matthews William & Chantal McCarroll William & Kathy McCurry Bill Metz+ Bruce & Mary Beth Michael Former Congressman Rush Holt’s Trailblazer Award Ceremony was held at the Johnson Education Center. Richard Grant & Mary Michaels

14 D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 Claudia & Greg Classon+ Valerie Meluskey Pat Coleman Meredith & Gary Milchanoski+ Marian Crandall Stephanie Myers+ Charles & Gretchen Creesy Marie Nettleton Sean Cuddahy+ Horatio & Beth Nichols Jacqueline & Daniel Nies and Kathleen Lynch William Davie-Ruggero Judith Norcross John & Margaret Delaney Ilene Nusblatt+ Phil & Kathy DiTanna Linda Perlin+ Richard Shaw & Denise Saldutti & Catherine Elliot-Shaw Edward Petersen+ Elizabeth Ettinghausen Robert & Doris Petruska Brad & Sophie Evans Martin Rapp Robert & Judith Faherty Robert & Elizabeth Redmond+ William Feldman Bruce & Maia Reim Murray & Roberta Fineman Jesse Robbins Susan Fisher Michelle Rosenthal+ Leo & Pam Fitzpatrick Robin & Ursula Roy Eliot & Marsha Freeman Daniel & Nancy Rubenstein Joyce Galanter The legendary delights of the music of Jersey Transit at the annual Kelly Rypkema+ Tammy Garaffa Doug & Carlana Sargent Greenway Gala. Jan Lilly & Sandra Garrison Charles & Kristine Schwartz Russell & Janet Gibson+ Donna Setneska-Smith Bernard & Ruth Miller Paul & Maureen Stellato Richard & Elaine Goldberg+ Teresa Stimpfel & Robert Sokol David & Katherine Miller Gordon Stransky David & Ann Goodwillie Wilma Solomon Tom Mills+ Kim Stryker+ Paul & Rhonda Goodwin William Stolitzfus William Jemas & Jane Milrod+ Caren Sturges Irwin & Lenore Gordon David & Phoebe Strome+ Joshua & Linda Milstein Michael & Phyllis Suber Scott & Lynn Gordon Hannah Suthers Walter Miziuk Ann Summer Clara Haignere Merrill & Lucille Taub Alberto & Dana Molina Samuel Surtees Fran Harrington-Dix+ Mary Van Sant Ronald & Ella Monaco Linda Tappin+ Anne & Robert Hayton Frank Van Weezendonk+ William & Susan Moody Christopher & Susan Tarr Carolyn Healey+ John Varga Edith Neimark Carl & Joyce Tatsch Marie-Louise Hendel Matthew & Lisa Visco Andy Weiss & Eve Niedergang Evan Thayer+ Michael Cohen & Alison Hill+ Keith & Paula Voos James & Kathy Nowicki Ruth Thornton+ Ann Hoffenberg Andrew Watson Kacy O’Brien Cynthia Goldsmith & Janet Horton Matthew & Natalka Weismantel Thomas Ogren Jeffrey Tillett Chase & Suzanne Hunt Rena White+ Daniel Pace Nancy Toolan+ Janet Jessel Gloria & Jerry Wiernik Susan Packer Walter & Janet Varan Barbara Johnson David & Idaherma Williams Glenn & Sue Palmer+ Robert & Virginia Veltre+ David Johnson Louis & Beth Young Peter & Katharine Pashley David & Karen Voorhees Richard Joroff+ Matthew & Valerie Young Will & Terry Passano William & Andrea Wallace Arthur Karloff Elizabeth Zingg Lois Pauley John & Sarah Waterbury John Kashner Clifford & Emily Zink Stephen Elston & Cynthia Payne Matthew & Rachel Webster Kent & Ann Kilbourne+ Landon Peters+ Peter Weremijenko David Klaus MEMORIAL GIFTS Helen Pettit Roger & Marilyn Whiteley William & Barbara Krisak In memory of Mr. and Mrs. James Linda Pickering+ Ann Wilk Caroline Lippincott Earl Bales: George & Kay Geiger Harry & Judith Pinch Eunice Wilkinson Nicholas & J. Marie Loveless In memory of Lou Beck: Louis Allen & Rhona Porter Michael Winton+ Michele Mariano+ & Gloria Beck, Mark & Bennett Povlow Mark & Barbara Witmer Kevin Burkman & Barbara Witmer Chunhui Qian Mary Anne Borge & Margaret Martonosi In memory of Erwin & Virgene Clyde & Rosemarie Quin Jeff Worthington Robert Mason Fanta: John & Karen Zumbrunn Doug Raichle Phyllis Wright Tom & Denise McGough Bonnie Randall Brew & Marian Young Ann Reed Renata Yunque Anne Reeves Carolyn Zangara Joe & Joyce Reynolds John & Karen Zumbrunn James Cahoon & Kimberley Rice Stephen Anderson & FRIENDSHIP DONORS Clara Richardson Alan Johnson & Dorothy Aicher Harold Rivkin+ Priscilla Algava Gary Woodward & Janet Robbins Sally Amatucci+ Paul & Doris Rockman+ Rika Aoki-Goldsmith+ Brian & Carol Rogaski Daniel Asnis+ Steven & Elizabeth Rowley Susan Attix Jeffrey & Melissa Salton Alfred Barber Edith Sayen Ban+ Patrick Bernuth Allen & Carol Schacht Joan Bharucha James and Sheila Schnell Sergio Bonotto Igor Svibilsky and Olga Sergyeyeva Valerie Bowe Jean Shaddow John Boyce+ Joseph Shannon Steve Calvano Carol Shepherd+ Donald & Dee Cantrell David & Jenny Shinkfield Diane Carlino Kathleen Shoemaker+ Andrew Carpenter+ Owen & Marilyn Shteir Andrew & Barbara Castaldo+ David Smith Marianne Chorba Fitzhugh & Susan Smith+ Jack & Ronnie Cimprich Robert Speir+ Doris Citron Historic Sagamore Hill Superintendent, Kelly Fuhrmann

D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 15 In memory of Charles Hartman: Terence Barr FRIENDS FOR THE Mary Van Sant Gerald & Mary Ford, Eric & Marisa Benson MARSH Matthew & Natalka Weismantel Barbara Greenfeldt Emily Blackman Roger & Marilyn Whiteley In memory of Robert Johnston: Lynne Azarchi Sheila Bodine Alfred Barber Katherine Widmer Marlene Brown, Andrew & Theodore & Victory Chase Judy Winkler Barbara Castaldo, James Mary Anne Borge & DAgostino, Lincoln & Ruth Richard & Lynda Cleary Jeff Worthington Ekstrom, Laurie Emde, Ruth Joyce Copleman Valerie Bowe ST. MICHAELS FARM Hancock, Richard Joroff, Vilma Carolyn Edelmann John Boyce PRESERVE BRIDGE King, Vera Kohn, Gail Kohn, Joe & Laurie Emde David & Carol Brown Robert Wolfe – Honorary Chair LaBella Associates, D.P.C., Leslie Tricia Fagan Pat Brundage & John Maret Anomymous (2) Davis Potter, Smith, Stratton, Laurence Fink Nancy Burns Joel Bergstein Wise, Heher & Bernnan, LLP, Frederick & Gael Gardner Untracht Early LLC Marianne Chorba William Flemer & Louise Hutner Richard & Elisabeth Ginman In memory of Donald & Beverly Pat Coleman Todd and Laurie Lincoln Jones: Joan Miller John & Margee Harper Joyce Copleman Vince Marano In memory of David Knights: Carolyn Healey Andrew Cosentino William Martin Linda Knights, Joel Bergstein, Jennifer Holloway Sean Cuddahy C. Schuyler and Liza Morehouse William Flemer & Louise William Jemas and Jane Milrod John & Margaret Delaney Morford & Dodds Realty Hutner, Todd and Laurie Kenneth Guilmartin & Phil & Kathy DiTanna – Bob Morford Lincoln, Vince Marano, William Lyn Ransom Carolyn Edelmann MRY Associates, LLC Martin, C. Schuyler and Liza Betty Lies Charles & Shirley Fisher – Mark Yeager Morehouse, Morford & Dodds Priscilla Light Patrinely Group, LLC Realty - Bob Morford, MRY Patricia Flores Stephen & Linda Mead Ruth Gibson – Phillip Benjamin Associates, LLC - Mark Yeager, Kenneth Pizzo Patrinely Group, LLC - Phillip David & Sally Mikkelsen R. Jack & Norina Graham Benjamin, Kenneth Pizzo, James Mire Alice Grebanier Vanessa Sandom & Carl Seiden Vanessa Sandom & Carl Seiden, Avril Moore Daniel Harris & Jane Buttars Joseph Stern Joseph Stern, Van-Note Harvey Diana Moore Ann Hoffenberg Van-Note Harvey Assoc. – Thomas Townes Assoc. - Thomas Townes, Robert C. Schuyler & Liza Morehouse Janet Horton and Barbara Wolfe Robert and Barbara Wolfe Stephanie Myers Janet Jessel In memory of Ruth Lederman: Ilene Nusblatt Walter & Christine Kaden Steven & Bonnie Lederman Leslie Davis Potter IN-KIND DONATIONS In memory of Rusty and Jessie: Haig & Carol Kasabach Frank Van Weezendonk Jennifer Brandt Alan Scott John Kashner Virginia Whitaker In memory of Sanford C. William & Barbara Krisak David Kelly Crow Snyderman: Joy Snyderman Robert & Barbara Wolfe Mary & Charles Leck Donald Feliciano In memory of Elizabeth (Snookie) Mary Wood Byron Lum and Mo Lin Yee Emily & Johan Firmenich Stetson-Petit: Celia Ryan, Michele Mariano Meredith Asplundh Gardner & Charlotte Stetson DOWN-TO-EARTH BALL Marie Nettleton Timothy Gardner COMMITTEE In memory of Beverly Taylor: Horatio & Beth Nichols Carl & Sheila Geisler Meredith Moore & Steven Robin McConaughy – Chair Judith Norcross Richard Grant Rabbe Sabra Albert Tari Pantaleo & Doug Miller Betsy Griffith In memory of Lee Tetzeli: John & Mary Lou Hartman Jill Guthrie Meredith Asplundh-Gardner Robert & Doris Petruska Kathleen Bagley Clyde & Rosemarie Quin Jud Henderson In memory of Ann Yasuhara: Charlie & Edie Howard Michael Cohen & Alison Hill Jennifer Brandt Bonnie Randall Emily Firmenich Jesse Robbins Betty Wold Johnson HONORARY GIFTS Sophie Glovier Barbara Ross Brenda Jones Betsy Griffith Robin & Ursula Roy Jody Kendall In honor of Bill & Louise Flemer: Wendy & Grant Kvalheim Elizabeth Flemer, Louise Gross, Jessica Koehler Kelly Rypkema Richard & Heidi Hesselein Cameron Manning Patricia Sayles Warren Libensperger In honor of Ruth Gibson: Michele Phoebe Outerbridge Jean Shaddow Robin & Jon McConaughy Mariano Leslie Pell Daniel & Sandra Shapiro Cameron Manning In honor of Richard Goldman: Sandy Perkins Richard Shaw and Wade Martin Barbara & David Lenkowsky, Tim Perkins Catherine Elliot-Shaw John Mitchell Howard & Linda Seigelman Tricia Rosenthal Teresa Stimpfel & Robert Sokol Mary Michaels In honor of Lilian Grosz: Kurt & Sylmarie Trowbridge Celeste Tracy Avril Moore Jacqueline Mislow Tasha O’Neill In honor of Margee Harper: Leslie Pell Ritchie & Pamela Geisel Sandy & Tim Perkins In honor of Richard & Heidi Hesselein: Bill & Louise Flemer Edward Peterson & Denise Ann Saldutti Egielski In honor of David & Karen Holmes: Tonya Parnak Karen Sargent, AIA In honor of Adrian & Lauren Dale Schierholt Hyde: James Cahoon & John Sowsian Kimberley Rice William & Linda Swain In honor of Linda Mead: William Grun 2014 INTERNS In honor of Eric & Louisa Charles Evans Future Schroeder: Cooper Pest Solutions Conservation Leader In honor of Joanne Stransky: Pat LePore, Rutgers University Gordon Stransky In honor of Jay Vawter: John & Stewardship Interns Ruth Sayer Matt Sehrsweeney, In honor of Matt Wasserman: University of Michigan Eileen Shanley Christina Zeppenfeld, Mercer County ART PATRONS Community College A portion of each art purchase is a donation to D&R Greenway. Priscilla Algava Gregory & Janice Ammon Stuart Country Day School volunteers having fun while helping James & Kathleen Bagley Manager Emily Blackman (l) at the Native Plant Nursery. ❦

16 D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 Upcoming Events, Spring 2015 E vents are at no cost unless otherwise indicated. For gallery hours and to RSVP, please send a message to [email protected] or call (609) 924-4646. Art Exhibits Olivia Rainbow Gallery Emerging Artists Coexisting Structures: Artists, Architects, and Nature Naturescapes March 30 – May 29 April 6 – May 11 Opening Reception: Princeton Photography Club Juried Friday, April 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Student Exhibition Artists and architects study patterns in nature to design a built environment Artful Nature compatible with the natural order. May 12 – June 26 This exhibit is a visual celebration and exploration of this balance. Arts Council of Princeton Student Art Palette with Purpose: Eden Dreams The Function of Color in June 29 – July 31 Nature Student Art from the Eden School June 8 – July 31 Opening Reception: Inspirational Programs Save the Date! Friday, June 19, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Earth Month Lecture Whether to attract the attention of a mate Down to or camouflage from predators, color plays Getting the Message Out About Climate Change: a critical part in the natural world. Its Earth Ball beauty is also its brilliance. A Journalist’s Perspective Tuesday, April 28 Saturday, June 6, 6:30 – 11 p.m. Nature’s Beauty: Doors open 6:30 p.m.; Lecture, 7 p.m. St. Michaels Farm Preserve Garden State Watercolor Society Speaker: Michael D. Lemonick, Writer at For tickets and info, visit Group Art Exhibit Large, Climate Central www.drgreenway.org August 12 – Sept. 25 Michael will talk about his 25-year-plus Artists Demonstrations: August 18 & 20 career in writing about climate for TIME, and September 9 & 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Discover, Scientific American and other From Deep Time to Deep Gallery Walks: August 20 and publications, and about why people may Ecology: Stories of the Universe September 3, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., led by finally be paying attention. Tuesday, May 19 Charles McVicker Climate Central, Inc. is a Princeton- Doors open 6:30 p.m.; Lecture, 7 p.m. based nonprofit. Michael also writes for Speaker: Jennifer Morgan, a wide range of print and online outlets, International Lecturer and has written six books, including Through Jennifer’s storytelling, adults Global Weirdness. and children learn​ about the cosmos A True American Art Form from the beginning of time. Performing in her star-covered​ robe in the voice of Decoy Lecture the universe, she will show all things are Friday, May 1 related. Doors open 4 p.m.; Lecture, 4:30 p.m. International speaker, storyteller, Speaker: Ben Heinemann, internationally teacher trainer, and founder/president acclaimed carver, teacher and judge of DeepTimeJourney.org, Jennifer is the Experience Ben Heinemann’s life-like award-winning author of the Universe decoys included in the Jay Vawter Decoy Story Trilogy for children: Born With a Artist Giselle Jean-Marie with her art in collection and learn why Ben wants to Bang, From Lava to Life, and Mammals the Olivia Rainbow Gallery Flowerdance! perpetuate the tradition of waterfowl Who Morph, used in classrooms around exhibit of the Stuart Country Day School decoy sculpture as the true American art the world. It has been endorsed by of the Sacred Heart. form. scientists including Jane Goodall, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Gillian Knapp, Stephen “Few are altogether deaf to the preaching of pine trees. Pacala, and others. Their sermons on the mountains go to our hearts.” “A FANTASTIC journey through — John Muir, conservationist and writer time.” — Jane Goodall

D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 17 Second Saturday Guided Trail Walks All Second Saturday Guided Trail Walks begin at 10 a.m. and run about two hours. Please visit www.drgreenway.org for directions and additional details. Cedar Ridge Preserve Drakes Corner Preserve Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve Hopewell Princeton East Amwell April 11 July 11 September 12 Leader: Jim Amon, Retired Director Leader: Holly Welles, Trustee, Leader: Betsy Sands, Trustee, of Stewardship D&R Greenway D&R Greenway Limit: 7 cars or 25 people Limit: 25 people Limit: 12 cars or 25 people Spring brings life! Explore a local trail (kid-friendly). Explore a local trail. Rockhopper Trail St. Michaels Farm Preserve Abbott Marshlands West Amwell Hopewell Hamilton May 9 August 8 October 10 Leader: Alan Hershey, Volunteer Trail Crew Leader Leaders: Bill Flemer, Manager, St. Leaders: Drs. Mary Allessio Leck and Limit: 10 cars or 25 people Michaels Farm Preserve, and Leslie Davis Charlie Leck Potter, Director of Development Limit: 25 people Explore a local trail and discover Limit: 25 people wildflowers. Explore the Marsh. Enjoy a farm and barn tour. Fiddler’s Creek Preserve Cedar Ridge Preserve Hopewell Hopewell June 13 November 14 Leader: Deb Brockway, Volunteer Trail Leader: Emily Blackman, Land Crew Leader Protection Associate, and Manager, Limit: 25 people Native Plant Nursery Learn about the history of the land. Limit: 7 cars or 25 people Get to know native plants and seed Exploring the Stony Brook ecology. at Greenway Meadows In partnership with Stony Brook- St. Michaels Farm Preserve Millstone Watershed Association. Hopewell July 8 (rain date: July 9) December 12 Families welcome. Leader: Sharyn Magee, birder Picnic, 5:30 p.m.; walk, 6:30 p.m. extraordinaire $5 donation per person. Limit: 25 people Bring your own picnic dinner; Explore wintering birds. drinks and dessert provided.

Business Partners in Preservation usiness Partners in Preservation demonstrate that they care about improving the quality of life for future generations Bby investing in the work of D&R Greenway. Their generosity enables us to preserve and care for land and inspire a conservation ethic, now and for the future. We encourage our supporters to patronize our Business Partners, a list of whom is prominently displayed on our website, in our publications and on signage in the lobby of the Johnson Education Center. Donations Received January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014

IN-KIND BUSINESS Laundry Place Spina Farm IBM International Foundation CONTRIBUTIONS McCaffrey’s Princeton Market Terra Momo Bread Co. Matching Gift Program Johnson & Johnson Family of Boucher and James Monday Morning Flower & Triumph Brewing Company Balloon Co. Companies Brick Farm Market Whole Foods Market The Martin-Rizzo Group at Woodwinds Associates, Inc. Morgan Stanley Charitable Camden Bag & Paper Co. Morgan Stanley Spending Account Programs Cherry Grove Farm Pennington Quality Market MATCHING GIFTS Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Double Brook Farm Pepper Hamilton LLP Program BlackRock Matching Gift Program Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Rojo’s Roastery Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Harris Survey Robert Solano Landscaping The Coca-Cola Foundation Goodrich Foundation Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor Sowsian’s Landscaping Matching Gifts Program Outlet Smith & Manning

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D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST NEWSLETTER ❧ SPRING 2015 19 Nonprofit organization U.S. postage P A I D Permit no. 54 Princeton, NJ

One Preservation Place Princeton, New Jersey 08540 Tel (609) 924-4646, Fax (609) 924-5577 www.drgreenway.org

D&R Greenway Land Trust, Inc., is a regional, 501(c)(3) nonprofit land conservancy D&R Greenway Land Trust, Inc. dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of open space throughout New Jersey. Board of Trustees & Advisors D&R Greenway Staff Chair Laura Napoli President & CEO Site Manager, St. Michaels Curator, Marie L. Brian H. Breuel Jeanne Perantoni, AIA Linda J. Mead Farm Preserve Matthews Gallery Michelle Preston William Flemer, IV Diana Moore Vice-Chairs Vice President John Rassweiler, Ph.D. Mary Louise Hartman John S. Watson, Jr. Conservation Biologist Curator, Decoys R. David Reynolds, M.D. Diana Raichel Jay Vawter Phyllis L. Marchand Betsy P. Sands Director of Development Treasurer Edward D. Thomas Leslie Davis Potter Land Preservation Counsel Founding Curator Holly Welles, Ph.D. Randy Pease, Esq. Jack Koeppel Kathleen M. Bagley Director of Operations Secretary Advisors and Non-Trustee Laurie J. Emde Executive Assistant; Newsletter Design Robin McConaughy Committee Members Manager, Business Partners Mahlon Lovett Meredith Asplundh Bookkeeper in Preservation Assistant Secretary Joyce M. Copleman Roberta Kaszuba Deb Kilmer Margaret T. Harper Shawn W. Ellsworth Johnson Education Center Community Relations Trustees Clem Fiori and Stewardship Assistant Carolyn Edelmann Kristin S. Appelget Carol Hanson Jeff Emde Communications Manager Patricia A. Cullen, Esq. Ashton Harvey Development and Ilene Dube Peter J. Dawson Alan M. Hershey Communications Assistant Eleanor V. Horne Cynthia De Lisi Smith, Esq. Tiffany So Writer Christopher DeGrezia, Esq. Laura Hyatt, Ph.D. Susan Charkes Johan Firmenich Mary Allessio Leck, Ph.D. Land Protection Associate; Manager, Native Plant Richard S. Goldman, Esq. Todd Lincoln Cathleen R. Litvack Nursery Adrian Huns Emily Blackman Wendy Kvalheim James Shissias Printed on recycled paper Linda J. Mead, ex-officio Mark A. Solomon, Esq. Liza Morehouse Jay Vawter “Land Trust Accreditation Commission” and the Accreditation Seal are trademarks David S. Wilcove, Ph.D. owned by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission and are used under license.

Johnson Education Center Added to Canon of Acclaimed Building Portraits reg Moore, a filmmaker with Greg Moore GProductions, has generously donated a painting of the Johnson Education Center to D&R Greenway. Painted by Marina Ahun, an artist who is licensed through the Princeton University Office of Communications, it takes the perspective of the circa 1900 barn from Meredith’s Garden. The painting includes children at play, a reminder that children are the beneficiaries of D&R Greenway preserved land. “I wanted to warm the heart with this painting,” says the Russian-born artist who trained at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts. In addition to her portraits of buildings on the Princeton University Campus, Marina has applied her finely detailed style to the architecture of New York City. More of Marina’s architectural portraits can be seen in Coexisting Structures: Artists, Architects, and Nature, on view at the Johnson Education Center from March 30 to May 29. ❧ Now and for the Future, by Marina Ahun

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