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Of ’s native wild animals, few are more shy and elusive than the bobcat, captured in this photo by Tami Hrycak. Bobcats are on the state’s endangered species list, and are one of the many reasons New Jersey Conservation Foundation preserves and stewards natural lands.

Stewarding the Land 4 What does it take to care for 24,000 acres of land across New Jersey? Find out how the stewardship team does it!

Keeping Dreams Alive 8 For Lisa Perozzi, permanently preserving her horse farm in Salem County has put it on a stronger financial course

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Kenneth H. Klipstein, II HONORARY TRUSTEES PRESIDENT Hon. Brendan T. Byrne Wendy Mager Catherine M. Cavanaugh FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Hon. James J. Florio Catherine Bacon Winslow Hon. Thomas H. Kean From Our SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Hon. Christine Todd Whitman Executive Director Robert J. Wolfe TREASURER ADVISORY COUNCIL Michele S. Byers Pamela P. Hirsch Edward F. Babbott SECRETARY Nancy Becker Penelope Ayers C. Austin Buck ASSISTANT SECRETARY Christopher J. Daggett 24,000 Acres and Counting John D. Hatch Cecilia Birge H. R. Hegener Roger Byrom Susan L. Hullin In the conservation business, every acre of land permanently preserved is cause for Theodore Chase, Jr. Cynthia Kellogg celebration. But the completion of a preservation project isn’t the end of the story. Blair MacInnes Jack R. Cimprich Often, it’s just the beginning! Thomas J. Maher Rosina B. Dixon, M.D. Scott McVay Clement L. Fiori David F. Moore The next step is stewardship. When New Jersey Conservation Foundation acquires Chad Goerner Mary W. Moore Joseph Lemond land, it is important to develop a plan to care for it in perpetuity. John Parker Michael S. Maglio Ingrid W. Reed Gordon A. Millspaugh, Jr. That means considering each property’s attributes carefully. Is it home to threatened Jamie Kyte Sapoch Stephen W. Parker Leslie Sauer or endangered animals or plants? Is there a river or stream that’s a drinking water Kathryn Porter Tama Matsuoka Wong resource? Are there great views or special spots where a new trail can be routed? Fran Raymond Price Samantha Rothman Are there problems that should be remediated? EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Louise Currey Wilson Michele S. Byers There’s no one-size-fits-all approach; every property is judged on its own merits. New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s top-notch stewardship team has deep expertise Photo by Olivia Glenn by Photo in evaluating and managing lands for recreation and natural resources. New Jersey Conservation Foundation is a private, non-profit organization whose We currently own and manage about 24,000 acres all over New Jersey, including mission is to preserve land and natural over 50 miles of trails. To learn more about the stewardship staff, volunteers and their resources throughout New Jersey for the work, check out the story and photos on pages 4–7. benefit of all.

Speaking of good stewards, I wish to note that L. Keith Reed retired from our Board of Trustees in late April after eight years as president. Keith remains a stalwart

We protect strategic lands through acquisition and champion of New Jersey Conservation Foundation and we couldn't ask for a stewardship, promote strong land use policies, and forge better friend. We will miss him. partnerships to achieve conservation goals. Since 1960, we have worked to protect the state’s farmland, forests, parks, wetlands, water resources and special places. Thank you for your steadfast support over the years! We could not preserve land –

For membership information, please visit our website at and steward it – without you! www.njconservation.org or call us at 1-888-LANDSAVE. Our mailing address is 170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931.

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New Jersey Conservation Foundation | 3 Photo by Olivia Glenn by Photo GO OUTDOORS AND DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF NATURE!

New Jersey’s native spring flowers are a treat for the eyes and senses after a long, cold winter!

Photographer and naturalist Blaine Rothauser, a longtime volunteer for New Jersey Conservation Foundation, provided these two striking spring views.

Above is a luna moth landing on a native iris in the Great Swamp of Morris County, and at right are the delicate blossoms of a red maple tree. 20225_newsletter_nl 5/13/158:00AMPage5 Photo by Russell Juelg 4 | New Jersey Conservation Foundation 24,000 What doesittake acres of land? to care for to care

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New Jersey Conservation Foundation | 5 Photo by Mike Pavarini Mike by Photo Tim Morris by Photo ewarding Natural Lands

New Jersey Conservation owns about 24,000 acres of land across the Garden State … everything from rugged mountain terrain in the Highlands to tidal marshes in the Delaware Bay watershed to pitch pine forests and cedar swamps in the Pine Barrens.

Managing these geographically keeping an eye out for bald eagle nests, Emile DeVito, Marie Newell, Mark Barrick diverse places for outstanding recreational installing “beaver deceiver” pipes to and Steve Jack is a versatile bunch. and educational experiences – while route water around dams, restoring “We need to be able to understand protecting and enhancing their plant degraded wetlands to their natural science and ecology, and identify species,” and animal communities – presents hydrology, teaching kids about nature, explained Bill Scullion, “but also know how many challenges. removing invasive plants and replacing to run and maintain tractors, chainsaws, “It’s an interesting job because them with native species, leading a and countless other tools.” it’s a combination of everything hike, cleaning up litter and dumped New Jersey Conservation’s 16 nature from the physical work of creating materials, or helping out with scientific preserves across the state include blazed trails to dealing with complex legal research like tracking endangered trails, parking areas and information issues,” said Tim Morris, director pine snakes. kiosks. Over 50 miles of trails – many of stewardship. By necessity, the land stewardship leading to scenic vistas, streams and lakes On any given day, staff and volunteers team of Tim Morris, Russell Juelg, Bill for fishing, and serene spots for nature might be building and maintaining trails, Scullion, Gerard Sauchelli, Scott Breeman, observation – are found at the preserves. 20225_newsletter_nl 5/13/15 8:01 AM Page 7

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And with our land preservation staff vegetation. The largest freshwater term forest health project to find out preserving over two thousand acres each wetlands restoration of its kind in the if native trees and vegetation – under year, the challenges are multiplying! northeast, the project was recognized pressure from overabundant browsing with a Governor’s Environmental deer – will come back if the deer are Achievement Award. kept out. Award-Winning In the ensuing years, wildlife In 2010, staff, contractors and Ecological Restoration habitat for birds, fish, turtles and frogs volunteers built a wire-mesh fence around The Franklin Parker Preserve rebounded. “There’s a lot more open 300 acres of the 576-acre preserve. We in Burlington County is the largest water now,” said Russell Juelg. “As our then held a “Volun-Deer Hike” in which preserve at 9,700 acres. About 15 plan is implemented, we’re seeing more hikers walked in a long line to push deer square miles, it’s bigger than many of the wildlife we wanted to see.” out of the exclosure. Later, staff and New Jersey towns, including Newark, It’s continually improving as a student volunteers inventoried plants, Livingston and Moorestown! And it’s destination for visitors. Staff and laying the groundwork for a before-and- an all-season showcase for a broad volunteers have built about 28 miles after comparison. Research slowed when range of stewardship projects. of trails, and converted two abandoned large sections of fence were damaged by When New Jersey Conservation pump houses into wildlife observation storms, but in a few years we should be Foundation bought the former cranberry platforms. This summer’s project is able to compare native plant growth and blueberry farm in 2003, its hydrology to add interpretive signs. inside and outside the fence. had been altered from decades of using We’ve also improved habitat through- water control structures to operate the out the Apshawa Preserve. In the center cranberry farm. Native Species Comeback of the preserve is the Butler Reservoir, Over the course of several years, At the opposite end of the state is the a scenic lake formerly used as a drinking we removed the water control structures, Apshawa Preserve in West Milford, which water supply. Several years ago, its loosened compacted soil, re-sculpted is co-owned with Passaic County. Here in water level was lowered with the the land’s contours and planted native the Highlands, we’re working on a long- construction of a new dam, leaving 20225_newsletter_nl 5/15/15 3:06 PM Page 8

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“I've always felt at home in the woods. Now I get Photo by John Nardone by Photo Bill Scullion by Photo to be out there as my work day. At this job, I'm really just being myself – enjoying and protecng nature.”

BILL SCULLION LAND STEWARD Photo by Bill Scullion by Photo p helps wildlife habitat rebound

several feet of exposed soil along the walk the property lines at least once a preserved land. This will help plants and shoreline. Instead of giving invasive plants year, repost property boundary signs, wildlife, and improve water quality in a chance to gain a foothold, corporate clean up dumping and report issues that streams that flow into Barnegat Bay. volunteers planted native iris and hibiscus may arise,” explained Marie Newell, At the 4,000-acre Candace McKee plants. Other volunteers helped by project coordinator. Currently, 16 Ashmun Preserve at Forked River removing invasive plants and building trails. volunteer stewards are enrolled. Mountain in the Pine Barrens, the team These volunteers gather once or will work to eliminate trespassing by twice a year on larger projects like dirt bike and all-terrain vehicle riders. Wickecheoke Creek demolishing an old shed and managing These vehicles tear up the ground, larger properties. They’ve also taken destroying plant communities and causing Volunteers on special projects, including building sedimentation and pollution of three Volunteers play a crucial role in boardwalks over wet areas, putting up branches of the Forked River. stewarding the Wickecheoke Creek birdhouses and benches, monitoring “For the next two years, it will be a Preserve in western Hunterdon County. deer fences, organizing teams of major emphasis,” said Tim Morris. “We’ll This preserve is a patchwork of preserved students to remove invasive plants, be physically blocking access and allowing parcels along the Wickecheoke Creek, a and providing help at hikes and disturbed areas to re-vegetate.” rocky stream that flows to the Delaware special events. River – and a drinking water supply source. In 2012, we launched an “Adopt a Visit our preserves and see the hard work of Preserve” program to engage neighbors Stopping Off-Road our stewardship team and fabulous volunteers! and volunteers in stewarding land in the Vehicle Traffic Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, paddling, bird- Wickecheoke Creek Preserve. watching and much more. “Volunteers from the area were This summer, the stewardship team matched with preserved properties along will embark on another critical project: For more information and trail maps, go to the creek and asked to maintain the trails, stopping illegal off-road vehicle traffic on http://www.njconservation.org/preserves.htm . 20225_newsletter_nl 5/13/15 8:01 AM Page 9

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preservation news Photo by Fran Rapa Fran by Photo Keeping dreams alive in Salem County

At age seven, Lisa Perozzi already her mother, Linda Harker, bought the The proceeds will allow her to repay debts knew she wanted to own a horse farm Salem County property and named and invest in repairs and improvements. it LongWait Farm. The farm was run Lisa still owns the farm, but the 71 when she grew up. Amazingly, she down, but they had ambitious plans acres are now permanently restricted to also knew exactly which one: a pretty for transforming it into a top equestrian agricultural use. Perozzi said she was farm in Pilesgrove that she spotted center where they could hold horse pleased to preserve the farmland, as nei- one day while riding in the car with shows and start a handicapped ther she nor her mother ever wanted to her grandfather. riding program. see the land they loved developed. Those plans unraveled when Linda New Jersey Conservation Foundation passed away in 2004. What followed was purchased the development rights using “We were driving past it and I told a decade of financial struggles, during funds from the State Agriculture him I wanted that farm,” recalled Lisa, who which Lisa almost lost the farm. Development Committee and U.S. has loved horses since she began taking But she got new hope for the future Department of Agriculture’s Natural riding lessons as a three-year-old. of LongWait Farm in February, when she Resources Conservation Service. Many Lisa’s childhood dream seemed to be sold the development rights on 71 acres to thanks to these great partners for making coming true 20 years ago when she and New Jersey Conservation Foundation. this project happen! 20225_newsletter_nl 5/13/15 8:01 AM Page 10

New Jersey Conservation Foundation | 9 Putting together the preservation puzzle in Hamilton Photo by Eileen Swan by Photo

Preserving land is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle: Add a piece here and another piece there within a project area, and over time a large “forever green” landscape takes shape. The great news from Hamilton Township, Mercer County, is that the pieces are coming together nicely in the township’s rural southeast corner.

Hamilton Township is a highly “missing piece” connecting other And last fall, we assisted the county developed Trenton suburb and New preserved lands! in preserving the 148-acre Thompson Jersey’s ninth largest municipality in The land will be used as open space farm, which was once threatened by population, with 2,240 residents per for passive recreation such as hiking, high-density housing development. square mile. Since last summer, we have bird-watching, dog walking and nature This bucolic property is located along a helped Hamilton Township, the County of photography. tributary of the Doctor’s Creek, and Mercer and the state permanently The Vaishnav property includes bordered on three sides by preserved preserve three properties totaling significant woodlands and wetlands, and is farmland and open space. 268 acres! next to the preserved 62-acre Black farm. We’re grateful to Hamilton Township, The most recent was the 58-acre The Black farm was preserved last the County of Mercer and the State Vaishnav property, which was purchased summer after being first proposed for Agriculture Development Committee and by the township in February. Appropri- housing development and later for a the sellers for being such wonderful land ately, this parcel is shaped like a jigsaw solar facility. preservation partners! puzzle piece … and indeed it was the

This past January brought excellent news for water and soil quality in the Delaware Bay watershed region in Salem, Cumberland and Gloucester counties: New Jersey Conservation Foundation was awarded $700,000 in federal grant funds to preserve farms and protect water and soil. The grant is part of an innovative national program. Selected land conservation organizations NJ CONSERVATION across America were chosen to receive similar grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new “Regional Conservation Partnership Program.” AWARDED The grant to New Jersey Conservation Foundation – the only one awarded in New Jersey – will be used to preserve farms within a 752-square-mile agricultural region of the Delaware Bay Watershed $700K FEDERAL and help participating landowners implement practices to protect soil and water quality. FARMLAND GRANT “The Delaware Bay Watershed is the state’s largest agricultural production region, and it has abundant water supplies and richly diverse natural resources,” said Greg Romano, assistant director of New Jersey Conservation Foundation and head of its land preservation department. “We will use these grant funds to permanently preserve farms while improving water quality and supporting wildlife habitat.” 20225_newsletter_nl 5/13/15 8:01 AM Page 11

10 | New Jersey Conservation Foundation Photo by Ingrid Vandegaer by Photo Preserving farms and forests in Warren County

Two Warren County properties were permanently preserved this past winter, helping to protect the area’s forests and agricultural land base.

In late December, we purchased The DeCasas land adjoins other border of Hope and Frelinghuysen the 120-acre DeCasas property on the parcels of preserved farmland, and townships, just north of Interstate 80. Scotts Mountain ridge, adding a key the forested area borders the state’s Its uppermost fields are located on a connector parcel in the middle of about Buckhorn Creek Wildlife Management ridge top with views of the Delaware 1,500 acres of already-preserved farms Area. Adjacent are two wooded Water Gap in the distance. It’s located and natural areas. The property straddles properties preserved earlier by New near other preserved farms and natural Harmony and White townships, and Jersey Conservation and its partners: areas, including the Bear Creek Preserve includes 30 acres of agricultural fields and the 36-acre Morrison property, acquired and Jenny Jump State Forest. 90 acres of woodlands with existing trails. in 2012; and the 60-acre Hanssler/ Thank you to our funding partners The fields will be leased to a Bossert property, acquired in 2008, in these two preservation projects: local farmer for continued agricultural which connects to the Merrill Creek Warren County, the New Jersey Green production, and the forest will be kept in Reservoir environmental preserve. Acres Program, the State Agriculture its natural state for wildlife habitat and In January, we assisted Warren Development Committee, the U.S. recreation such as hiking and nature County in acquiring the development Department of Agriculture’s Natural observation. The forest provides habitat rights on the 48-acre Cooke family farm, Resources Conservation Service, the for birds, including scarlet tanager, where corn and hay are grown, and 1772 Foundation,andHarmony Township. wood thrush, eastern wood-pewee sheep and beef cattle have been raised. Partnerships like these are critical in and solitary vireo. “Shaley Hill Farm” straddles the keeping the Garden State green! 20225_newsletter_nl 5/15/15 10:16 AM Page 12

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GAINING

2015 GROUND

New Jersey Conservation

Foundation and its partners

permanently preserved more

than 1,500 acres throughout

the state from late fall 2014

through late April 2015. These

include preserved family farms

that produce local foods, and

natural areas that safeguard

clean drinking water, provide

wildlife habitat and offer scenic

beauty and outdoor recreation.

THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERS FOR HELPING TO PRESERVE THESE LANDS!

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GARDEN STATEor PIPELINE STATE?

New Jersey is awash in proposals for new pipelines that would Another threat is the South Jersey Gas pipeline proposed in the Pine transport natural gas and oil to distribution and export points across Barrens in Atlantic, Cape May and the state. These pipelines are not good news for preserved open space Cumberland counties. The South Jersey and farmland. Gas application was voted down by the Pinelands Commission in 2014, but the The proposed PennEast pipeline, Linden, traversing numerous preserved stage was set for a new application when would carry natural gas from the lands in Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex a commissioner opposing the pipeline Marcellus Shale “fracking” region of and Union counties. That line cuts was recently replaced by Governor Pennsylvania to a location north of through the New Jersey Highlands region, Christie and the state Senate. Time will Trenton, crossing through Hunterdon which supplies over 5 million New tell whether the new appointee, Robert and Mercer counties. The two potential Jerseyans with their drinking water. Barr, will shift the voting majority in routes under consideration could cross There’s the 28-mile New Jersey favor of the pipeline. as many as 66 preserved parcels totaling Natural Gas pipeline proposed for Finally, the Williams Transcontinental nearly 4,500 acres. Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean Pipeline Company plans to install about Then there’s the proposed Diamond counties. Preliminary plans call for the 30 miles of pipeline to move natural gas East pipeline, which would follow a line to begin in Chesterfield and continue from Pennsylvania to the mid-Atlantic parallel but yet to be determined route through North Hanover, Upper Freehold, and the Southeast. A little over six miles a few miles to the east. Plumsted and Joint Base McGuire- would be installed adjacent to an older The proposed Pilgrim Oil pipeline Dix-Lakehurst in the Pinelands line through Princeton and Montgomery would carry Bakken shale oil produced in Preservation Area before connecting Township, crossing the Princeton Ridge – North Dakota from Albany, N.Y., to to the utility's system in Manchester. a focus area for land preservation efforts. 20225_newsletter_nl 5/13/15 8:01 AM Page 14

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Lack of Comprehensive Planning With so many pipeline proposals out there – and likely more in the offing – it seems logical that a comprehensive review process is in order. It’s Governors Florio and Whitman critical to look at the big picture and consider the necessity and cumulative impacts of so many Become Honorary Trustees pipelines. But there is no such process or review in place. When gas pipelines are proposed to cross state lines – as is the case with PennEast and In our polarized political world, it may seem improbable that two Diamond East – they must be approved by the former Republican governors and two former Democratic governors Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). would agree on anything. Otherwise, approvals fall to state regulators. But in the past few years, former Governors , Thomas Unfortunately, each individual pipeline Kean, James Florio and Christine Todd Whitman came together on proposal is reviewed independently, in a vacuum, several occasions to protect New Jersey’s environment and natural lands. as if the others didn’t exist. The combined effects on New Jersey are not addressed. And the We’re pleased to have Governors Florio and Whitman become proposals enjoy the full backing of current federal Honorary Trustees of New Jersey Conservation Foundation, joining energy policy, which focuses on getting energy longtime Honorary Trustees Byrne and Kean. They were elected to markets quickly. at the March 18 board meeting. It is critical that all levels of government require comprehensive planning for energy Florio, a Democrat, served as governor infrastructure in a consistent, science-based, from 1990 to 1994, following 15 years proactive manner that protects preserved and in the U.S. House of Representatives. other high quality natural resource lands. As a congressman, he introduced The preserved farms and natural areas legislation that ultimately led to the that would be impacted by the proposed pipeline creation of the Pinelands National routes were saved for their soil quality, food Reserve. As governor, he started the production value, drinking water and wildlife Highlands Trust Advisory Board, which habitat. The protections are supposed to be laid the groundwork for passage of permanent … as in forever. the Highlands Water Protection and Crossing preserved lands runs counter to Planning Act, and signed into law the voter support for permanent land preservation Clean Water Enforcement Act. and erodes public trust in preservation programs. Most preservation projects are funded with Whitman, a Republican, served as our tax dollars at the local, county, state and governor from 1994 to 2001, leaving federal levels. to become administrator of the U.S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, for Environmental Protection Agency under President George W. Bush. example, provides substantial federal funding As governor, she won voter approval for the state’s first stable source for farmland preservation through the Farm Bill of land preservation funding, an initiative that sought to preserve a and other programs. When the Federal Energy million additional acres of open space and farmland. Regulatory Commission allows these lands to Together, Florio, Whitman, Byrne and Kean have provided a powerful become a target for energy infrastructure, voice speaking up for New Jersey’s preserved land. federal land preservation policies and investments are undermined. In 2013, they teamed up to write a letter to the CEO of LG Electronics, Please contact your U.S. Senators and asking for a low-rise alternative to the corporation’s proposal for a Congressional representatives and ask them to 143-foot office headquarters in the Hudson River Palisades of Bergen change federal policy to require comprehensive County. As originally proposed, the building would have towered over planning for energy infrastructure – and to protect the Palisades, a national historic and natural landmark. taxpayer investments by keeping pipelines off preserved land and our state’s natural resources. Over the past year, the four governors joined forces twice to defend the Pine Barrens, most recently urging the state Senate not to appoint a new state Pinelands Commission member who may favor a proposed natural gas pipeline through the protected Pinelands region. To learn more about the pipeline proposals, and find out how to contact New Jersey’s The governors also spoke out last fall in support of continued state Senators and Representatives, visit our website at funding to preserve open space, farmland, historic sites and flood- www.njconservation.org/currentissues.htm. prone properties. 20225_newsletter_nl 5/13/15 8:01 AM Page 15

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For a full list of programs and details, visit www.njconservation.org/events

Wednesday, May 20 8 – 10 a.m. of New Jersey’s native wildflowers. Saturday, October 3 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Birding by Ear Keep your eyes open for insect pollinators, Annual Great Swamp Hike BAMBOO BROOK birds, and other wildlife. Free. GREAT SWAMP NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE As leaves cover the trees and forest under- Enjoy our annual naturalist-led walk through Sunday, July 12 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. story, it becomes harder to see birds – so we Blueberry Pickin’ the Great Swamp, amid the backdrop of fall’s have to rely on our ears! As we walk, we will changing colors and migrating birds. Free. FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE listen for the vocalizations of Wood Thrush, Hooded Warbler and other birds. Free. Join us at this former blueberry farm in the Wednesday, October 21 8 – 10 a.m. Pine Barrens for some old-fashioned fun Fall Migration Bird Walk Saturday, June 6 10 – 11:30 a.m. for the whole family. Bring your own BAMBOO BROOK National Trails Day Hike basket and take home all you can pick! Naturalist Bill Lynch will lead a search for late MAUREEN OGDEN PRESERVE $5 per adult. fall migrants. This is a great time of year to Explore the new trail at the Maureen Ogden spot birds that have been blown off-course Saturday, July 25 8 – 11 p.m. Preserve in Long Valley, Morris County, on this during their journey south. Free. guided hike. The trail traverses rocky Highlands Moth Night forest, forested wetlands and meadows. Free. FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE Wednesday, October 28 8 – 10 a.m. Learn about New Jersey’s mysterious and Searching for Sparrows Friday, June 12 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. beautiful nighttime moths during this “Moth BAMBOO BROOK Butterfly Walk Week” event in the Pine Barrens. Naturalists While most of the colorful warblers have BAMBOO BROOK will set up a lighted screen to attract a variety headed south for the winter, new species of Join experts from the North American of visitors. Free. sparrows are just arriving. We will walk Butterfly Association as we walk the meadows through meadows and forest edges, learning of Bamboo Brook in search of late spring Friday, August 7 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. to distinguish similar species. Free. butterfly species. Free. Butterflies in the Meadow BAMBOO BROOK Wednesday, November 4 8 – 10 a.m. Friday, July 10 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Join experts from the North American Late Autumn Bird Walk Wildflower Walk Butterfly Association as we walk the meadows BAMBOO BROOK BAMBOO BROOK in search of mid-summer butterfly species. With winter approaching, all but the latest Stroll the meadows and forest trails of Nineteen species of butterfly were observed migrants have already passed through. Bamboo Brook and enjoy the beauty during our 2014 walk! Free. But new species are arriving from the north

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step into nature challenge this is your year. have an adventure. fun activities Hike that mountain, bike along that trail, identify the birds singing in your backyard.

Challenge yourself in 2015! You don’t have to go it alone and you don’t have to spend a dime to do it! Let New Jersey Conservation Foundation help you create and meet your outdoor challenge. We’ll help you make it fun while you improve your health and experience nature.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

1. Pick a challenge: We support three structured categories – biking, hiking and species counting. Or you can design your own challenge incorporating and will spend the coldest months here. kayaking, swimming ... whatever suits your tastes. We’ll search for finches, woodpeckers, sparrows, and birds of prey. Free. 2. Set a goal: Would you like to hike 100 miles this summer? Bicycle 500 miles? Spot 150 species? Don’t be daunted, we can help! Sunday, November 8 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Donald and Beverley Jones Hike 3. Plan your activities: There are many great outdoor opportunities and nature trails right here in New Jersey. We can provide resources suggesting WICKECHEOKE CREEK PRESERVE places to visit and meet your goals. And you can start by joining some of This is one of our most popular annual events, our hikes and nature walks! with hikes of varying lengths through preserved open space and farmland in western Hunterdon 4. Report your progress: Check in twice a month, and feel free to post on County, followed by refreshments at the historic social media. If you like, we will list you on our progress board. And if the Prallsville Mills. Free. competitive spirit isn’t your thing, we'll keep it anonymous.

Saturday, November 14 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wild for a Day GET STARTED TODAY! FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE Join our Step Into Nature Challenge Let your kids go wild for the outdoors! Our staff will teach fun outdoor survival skills, like how to and breathe the fresh air! build a shelter from sticks and leaves, track animals and read a map and compass. For more information and online registration, go to www.njconservation.org/StepIntoNatureChallenge.htm

register today! HEALTH CHECK: SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS … Lowers blood pressure • Reduces ADD symptoms • Alleviates stress [email protected] and anxiety • Promotes healing (even hospital patients with a view of trees recover faster!) • Keeps you fit (children with better access 908-234-1225 to parks and open space are less likely to have significant increases Minimal fee for some programs. in BMI over time) 20225_newsletter_nl 5/13/15 8:01 AM Page 17

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New Jersey Conservation Foundation welcomes new members and thank gratefully acknowledges benefactors who made contributions between you! October 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014. With your support, we will work hard to preserve and protect New Jersey's land.

Gibson Reynolds Madelyn and Dennis Dunn Janet and Daniel E. Murnick New Members Dr. and Mrs. Charles Rojer Chris Emmet The Nature Conservancy Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2014 Bruce A. Roop Environmental Waste Management New Jersey Audubon Society W. Rodman Ryan Associates, LLC Wayne Nordberg and Janet Nordberg John Sandone Fox Foundation, Inc. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Maryanne Sandt Austin and Gwen Fragomen The Hon. Maureen Ogden Parizatis Alaie Daniel and Jennifer Schildge Frelinghuysen Foundation Margaret H. Parker Thomas H. Albinson, II Paul Sheahen and Maureen Huntley Bruce and Karin Gast Michael and Juliet Patsalos-Fox Steven A. Armbruster Nancy Sheasley Jim and Kathleen Gilbert Henry S. Patterson, III Daniel T. Bachalis Doug Tansey Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Theodore S. Peyton Laura Bartels Jane Van Eeuwen Marfy Goodspeed and Richard Zimmer Edward Pfeiffer Janet Bate Janice Waldman Mary A. and Thomas F. Grasselli Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Praiss Mrs. Christine Black Ruth Walker Endowment Foundation Helen Reed Mary Ann Blymer Harvey and Bonnie Weiskittel Amy S. Greene/Environmental John S. and Leslie V. Reed Ken Bogen Weshnak Family Foundation Consultants, Inc. Amy and Jay Regan John and Lois Burns Susan and Robert Wittpenn Louis and Gail Harris Janice Reid Thomas F. Cabarle Mark and Judith Zuckerman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Harvey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Rielly Joanna Chapin, M.D. The Merrill G. & Emita Hastings Foundation River Valley Realty LLC Jeffrey Charney Gates and Mary Ellen Hawn Mr. Laurance S. Rockefeller, Jr. Charles Cortinas Healey Family Foundation John Romanko Walter and Rosemarie Dudek $500 and Above Richard and Catherine Herbst Greg and Carol Romano Michael J. Dziamba Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2014 Steve and Ellen Higgins Rosemont Foundation Steven C. Ellis Pamela and Howard Hirsch Samantha Rothman and John Hankin Shanon Exel The Homestead Foundation, Inc. Michael and Deirdre Rothpletz Michelle Fariello Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Allen Gayle Chamberlin Hoyt Dr. Pamela Rothpletz Puglia Louis S. Gimbel, III Linny and Merrick G. Andlinger Caroline P. Huber John and Monica Ryan Jack and Patricia Green Penelope Ayers Samuel G. Huber W. Rodman Ryan Helen H. Haines Catherine Bacon and Paul Winslow Susan and Tod Hullin Douglas M. Schleifer and Maureen M. Smyth Peter and Beth Hersh Peter and Catherine Barnes Sally Ike Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schmid Michael and Ellyn Hill Julie C. Baron Barbara J. and Roger W. Jacobs Bruce and Sara Schundler Travis and Margaret Hutchinson Bayer USA Foundation The Kane Family Foundation Jeffrey and Mary Louise Shafer Hanan and Helaine Isaacs The Howard Bayne Fund Peter R. and Cynthia K. Kellogg Foundation Martin and Linda Siecke Anthony Knapp, Jr. Robert and Pamela Becker John L. Kemmerer, III Robert W. Simpson and Glenna R. Simpson John Kuhlman Barbara and W. Michael Blumenthal Carol M. Kleis and Rex A. Parker Sandra L. Simpson Roger and Cathy Kurlan Borden Perlman Insurance Dan and Gail Kopp Ms. Rosalind Weslake and Mary Lagatol The Charles E. and Edna T. Brundage The Koven Foundation Mr. Steven Smotrich Bob and Mary Lane Foundation Bill and Blair Lawlor Dr. Alan Spotnitz and Dr. Arlene Spotnitz David Larsson John and Jenifer Nina Burghardt Richard M. Lawrence Nancy Squier William Liess Michele S. Byers Anita and Jeffrey Liebman Marian and Clifford Starrett Vickie Lutz Bradley M. Campbell and Katherine Hackl The Luckow Family Foundation, Inc. Patricia Stover Kenneth Malkin Lisa Caplan Macys Corporate Giving The Halpern Family Foundation Amy Mandelker Colleen Carolonza Alexandra A. Manning The McCance Foundation Trust Virginia and Robert Mattesky Ruth Charnes Jill Kearney and Stephen McDonnell William A. Timpson Joe McKenzie Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Mrs. William T. McLean Trust for Public Land Joel Mott Larry & Judy Cohen Foundation, Inc. Brian McNally The John Tyler Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Larry Murrell Ms. Sandra Cristofori Mel Chemicals, Inc. The Robert L. and Jane B. Wallace Virginia Pados and Mark Beutnagel CTW Foundation, Inc. Honorable Joseph H. Metelski Foundation Ms. Mary Jean Palko Emma Joy Dana Kenneth Meyers Dr. Sara Webb Jackie Pankuck John and Margo Dana Mr. Thomas D. Michalenko James and Virginia Welch Foundation Alice Patience David Rago Auction, Inc. Vanessa F. Mitchell and Jonathan R. Tarlin Harry and Joannah Wilmerding Ronald Perl Lloyd and Sally Davis Valerie Brackett and Nikolaos Monoyios Louise and Cliff Wilson Alice Piatek and Alan Gutmore Mr. John P. de Neufville David and Mary Moore Lee and John Yeash Dr. Mark Plummer Lillie R. DeBevoise Morris County Park Commission Beth Yingling Frank Ponce Maggie & Michael Delia Foundation Wilhelmina B. Moyer Kadeem Pratt John and Anne Duffy Benjamin Redditt 20225_newsletter_nl 5/13/15 8:01 AM Page 18

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Rev. David H. McAlpin, Jr. Herbert “Bert” Hannah Fellow Trustees of Black Run Preserve Gifts to the Carter Road James and Patricia McPherson Douglas Vitale Michael N. Isham Preservation Project Sally and David Mikkelsen Robert W. Kent, Sr. Emile DeVito Jane Miller Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2014 James Anderson Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust Edward P. and Helen G. Neuburg Brian Coley Katherine Dresdner Lee and Sydney Neuwirth Lisa Dorriere Dr. Daniel A. Harris and Ms. Jane Buttars Judith and Oye Olukotun Jane Garvey James Andrews Scot D. Pannepacker and Heidi S. Wilenius Berdine Groel Jeanne Eisele Mary Owen Borden Memorial Foundation Tari Pantaleo Joe and Cheryl Hoying Doris F. Forshner Jennifer Bryson and John McGahren Tim and Sandra Perkins Margaret Kelly Dr. Theodore Chase and Mrs. Victory Chase Clem Fiori Brian Schmult and Barbara Goun George and Elizabeth Kline Kate and Daniel Fiori Hunt and Margaret Stockwell Albert F. Knight Anna Drago Michael Dawson and Robert Tomaselli Uma Kotagal Kai Hinshaw Mr. and Mrs. K. Philip Dresdner Adrienne Tymiak and David Ackerman Beth Liette Bill and Keri Hinshaw Ms. Katherine V. Dresdner, Esq. William C. Ward, Jr. Linda Milligan Peter and Landy Eaton Peter and Linda Kwiatek Caron Wendell Ms. Alison E. Mitchell and Mr. Chris Keep Joanne Elliott Karen Maczuga Timothy Morris Clem and Joanna Fiori Maureen Ogden Dr. and Mrs. Allan W. Newcomb Steve Gates and Julie Fox Gayle Chamberlin Hoyt Mr. and Mrs. Suresh Nirody Sophie and Curtis Glovier Memorials Bill and Blair Lawlor Susan O’Brien Ron and Nancy Goldfuss Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2014 Mrs. Millicent L. Palmer Norma Tassy John and Joan Hall Virginia and Robert Pierson Vanessa F. Mitchell and Jonathan R. Tarlin Dr. Daniel A. Harris and Ms. Jane Buttars L. Keith and Lisa Reed H. James and Carol Herring Bob Wolfe Jane Vanston Bender Virginia Scarlatelli Betsy Hoover The Halpern Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Bender Bill and Pat Schaefer Erica L. Johanson and James V. Powers Eva S. Beekman Dr. and Mrs. Paul Steele Clients of Ronald Berlin Architect, PC: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley N. Katz Nancy B. Carringer James Baxter; Janet Baxendale; Nan and Robert Keohane Mr. Robert O. Carr; Jon & Jenny Crumiller; Molly Bonapace Anton and Alison Lahnston Dan Fuller & Celina Morgan-Standard; Dr. Alan Spotnitz and Dr. Arlene Spotnitz Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Lambert, III Tributes Michael Gatzke & Christa Smith; Ms. Elizabeth Lempert and Richardson Buist Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2014 Ms. Colleen Goggins; Sunny Greenberg & Mr. Kenneth Norman Jean Buist Earle Andy Howard; Michael Parlapiano & Andrew and Anya Littauer Charles R. Debevoise Agnieszka Grzybowska; Bill and Regina Losam Fund Lindner; Jim Lapp and Susan Szymanski; Cornelia P. Zinsser Edward Babbott Education Fund Andrew and Cynthia Love John and Jill Trask Andy Dobson and Annarie Lyles Kenny Green Margaret Babbott Hugh J.W. Snyder Ronald Berlin join NEW JERSEY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION!

Whether it’s farmland, woodland But we can’t do it alone. As a private, not-for-profit or wetland, New Jersey Conservation We need members organization, we rely on donations from Foundation protects open spaces to help us save lands at risk. members who care about preserving in your towns, cities and the places New Jersey’s precious land and you love to visit. resources for future generations.

Help keep nature in New Jersey! Join New Jersey Conservation Foundation to preserve land and natural resources. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY. Visit our website at www.njconservation.org/donate.htm 20225_newsletter_nl 5/13/15 8:02 AM Page 19

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Photos by Cassidy Marturana and Stephanie Monahan

19TH ANNUAL NJ Land Conservaon Conference More than 350 land preservation professionals and volunteers gathered in Trenton on March To your 6 for the 19th annual NJ Land Conservation Conference. This year’s theme was “To Your Health,” and two dozen educational workshops explored the role of land conservation in promoting wellness. Dr. Eric Chivian, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, gave the keynote speech health! on the human health impacts of climate change, and Land Trust Alliance President Rand Wentworth spoke about the connections between nature and health. Among the exhibitors The role of land were farmers who showcased samples of their products and an artist who facilitated a group conservation in painting inspired by the natural environment. Miss Earth NJ Nicole Glass talked about the promoting health need to draw youth into the land preservation movement, and Martin Farawell, director of and wellness the Dodge Poetry Program, read two of his nature-inspired poems. Lunchtime “Rally” gathering 20225_newsletter_nl 5/13/15 8:02 AM Page 20

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Welcome New Trustees Meet Meg Barnes, New Jersey Conservation Foundation welcomes Frances Raymond Price of Princeton and Stephen W. Parker of Bernardsville to the Board of Trustees. Babbott Fund intern

A graduate of Along with his Cornell University sister Liz, Steve is co- and the Yale School owner and co-publisher Meg Barnes of Edison, our second of Forestry and of the New Jersey Babbott Fund intern, worked out of our Environmental Studies, Hills Media Group, main office last fall to raise awareness of Fran has spent more consisting of 17 multi- preserved land and the ballot question than two decades media news outlets Fran Price in forestry-related serving 55 communities Stephen W. Parker on open space funding. positions. She currently in four northern New serves as Director of Forest Certification Jersey counties. The business was founded Meg majored Programs for The Nature Conservancy, in 1897 and has been under his family’s in government and where she promotes Forest Stewardship ownership since 1957. environmental studies Council (FSC) certification as a conservation Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in at Franklin & Marshall tool and coordinates the Conservancy’s use history from Harvard University and an College. of FSC certification in key geographic areas M.B.A. degree from Columbia University, She tells about around the world. and worked for eight years as a Wall her experiences: Previously, Fran served in forestry- Street analyst before joining the family “Working at New related positions with the Isaak Walton publishing business. He has been Jersey Conservation League of America, the National Wildlife active with state and national media Foundation was one Federation and the Peace organizations, serves on the boards of of the most rewarding Corps. She is the president of a small the New Jersey Historical Society and experiences I’ve ever family foundation focused on supporting Somerset Hills YMCA, and is a past chair had. From traveling conservation activities, and is part-owner and longtime board member of the around the state and and manager of family forestlands in Bonnie Brae School. sharing stories of local conservation efforts, State. to encouraging residents to pass open space funding on the November ballot, I have seen the tangible results of dedication to Staff land conservation. The Foundation's work is exponentially important to maintaining the state’s multi- Michele S. Byers, Executive Director Alison Mitchell, Director of Policy Erica Arlés, Administrative Assistant, Stephanie Monahan, Development Assistant tude of ecosystems and natural resources, Land Acquistion & Stewardship Tim Morris, Director of Stewardship now and for future New Jersey residents. Mark Barrick, Information Technology/ Marie Newell, Project Coordinator, Acquisition I have witnessed the appreciation of New Office Manager Tanya Nolte, GIS Manager Jerseyans thankful for having a preserved Alix Bacon, Regional Manager, Western Piedmont Sandy Stuart Perry, Communications Manager area to hike or walk their dogs; of people Scott Breeman, Easement Steward Lauren Ramos, Development & Outreach Coordinator grateful that the open land around them Sarah Carden, Membership Coordinator Francis Rapa, Regional Manager, won't be built upon or developed. Beth Davisson, Project Manager, Delaware Bay Watershed I know that often people take for Black River Greenway Karen Richards, CPA, Director of Finance granted the clean air we breathe, the forests Emile DeVito, Ph.D, Manager of Science & Administration & Stewardship we hike, and the lakes and rivers we swim Greg Romano, Assistant Director & or fish in, but I can't imagine life without Wilma Frey, Senior Policy Manager Director of Statewide Land Acquisition these amenities and know that if not for Olivia Glenn, Regional Manager, South Jersey Metro Gerard Sauchelli, Land Steward the tremendous work of New Jersey Amy Hansen, Policy Analyst Susan Schmidt, Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Conservation and other organizations, Maria Hauser, Personnel Manager/ Bill Scullion, Land Steward Executive Assistant we wouldn't have them.” Eileen Swan, Policy Manager Steven Jack, Land Steward The Babbott Fund was established in Laura Szwak, Director of Outreach & Education Chris Jage, Assistant Director, South Jersey honor of Edward F. Babbott, a former trustee Kathleen Ward, Director of Development Russell Juelg, Land Steward & Communications of New Jersey Conservation Foundation William Lynch, Events Coordinator Ingrid Vandegaer, Regional Manager, who served on the board for 44 years. Lisa MacCollum, Assistant Director Highlands Region The purpose of the internship program is of Land Acquisition to cultivate and train young leaders in the field of land conservation. 20225_newsletter_nl 5/13/15 8:00 AM Page 1

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LEAVING A LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Will you be here in 50 years? Our preserved lands will!

By including New Jersey Conservation Foundation in your estate plans, you can ensure that all of the wonderful places that you have helped preserve will be well cared for by a robust Conservation Foundation for decades to come.

The Red Oak Society recognizes conservation-minded supporters who donate to the Foundation through planned giving strategies such as:

I Giving through your will or charitable trust

I Giving through IRAs, qualified retirement plans, insurance and donor advised funds

I Gifts of conservation easements, cash, securities and real estate

To discuss how your planned gift will help ensure preservation in New Jersey for years to come, contact Kathleen Ward, Development Director, at 908-997-0723 or [email protected].

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