Saving ’s Green Acres

Newsletter of D&R Greenway Land Trust, Inc. Volume 19, Number 2 greenways Summer 2011 Green Acres… Land Preservation Update e are fortunate to have the own formation. Former Green Acres very first open space program Administrator Dennis Davidson was one Now Over 15,000 Acres! W established in America right of our founders, encouraging a private Since our founding in 1989, D&R here in New Jersey. organization for central New Jersey that Greenway Land Trust has preserved This year, the New Jersey Green Acres could leverage the role of the State into big- 237 properties valued at $328,794,211. Program celebrates its 50th year. Since ger partnerships. In 1992, D&R Greenway These properties encompass 14,968 1961, the State of New Jersey, through was the first nonprofit organization in the acres—the equivalent of 23.4 square the people who work for Green Acres, has State to complete an acquisition with a been hard at work ensuring protection of Green Acres nonprofit grant—establish- miles. By the end of June, we will the fields, forests, stream valleys and park- ing the heart of what is now our Sourlands close on our 238th property, adding 89 lands that make this a great place to live. Ecosystem Preserve. Today we continue to acres of permanently preserved land. This edition of Greenways celebrates protect thousands of green acres every year D&R Greenway is responsible for the the foresight of those early pioneers who through our partnership with the State. perpetual stewardship and manage- started the Green Acres Program and the Saving green acres is D&R Greenway’s ment of the 54 properties we own many people whose hard work has contin- mission and passion. Thanks to our and for monitoring 53 properties we ued to accomplish great things. partners and supporters for joining with protect by conservation and farmland D&R Greenway’s partnership us to make sure this continues another 50 easements. with Green Acres goes back to our years—and beyond. ❧ Inside D&R Greenway’s Sourlands Ecosystem • Green Acres Celebrates 50 Years of Preserve: New Jersey’s ’ Central Park’ Land Preservation • 1,900 acre Princeton Nurseries orests are made of trees, but trees managed by D&R Greenway. Together Land to be Permanently Preserved F don’t make a forest. The forest teaches with connected land that has been pro- • Announcing the Charles Evans us that the big picture is composed not tected by public and nonprofit entities, Children’s Discovery Trail of small pieces but of the connections thousands of contiguous acres of forest • Donors Making a Difference: between the pieces. are preserved. Alex and Laura Hanson D&R Greenway Land Trust recently The Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve is • Leslie Davis Potter and announced the renaming of its very first the result of 20 years of patient, piece- Randy Pease, Esq. join D&R preserve to the Sourlands Ecosystem by-piece acquisitions that add up to a Greenway staff Preserve. Having grown from D&R continuous whole. It was accomplished • Still Time to join our Business Greenway’s first acquisition, the Preserve through a vital partnership between D&R Partners in Preservation now encompasses nearly 1,000 acres of Greenway and New Jersey Department of • Upcoming Art Exhibits in our contiguous forest in Hunterdon, Mercer Environmental Protection’s Green Acres Marie L. Matthews Gallery and Somerset Counties—all owned and Continued on page 2

A view into the vast forest of the Sourland Mountains in central New Jersey. Photo credit: © Philip Moylan

D&R Greenway land trust newsletter ❧ summer 2011 1 of plants and animals flourish despite the This property (known also as Sourlands Preserve loss of most of their former range. “Toothwort Woods,” for the delicate Continued from page 1 Each spring, songbirds undertake the spring wildflower growing abundantly on arduous journey from their winter homes the site) is the heart of the new Sourlands program that has preserved not just land in the neotropical forests of Central Ecosystem Preserve. The vast area is now but large-scale landscapes. America, to the woodlands of New Jersey. protected from development as a result “The Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve They’ve been flying north to breed for of an ambitious vision and a long-range is new Jersey’s ’ central Park’,” observes millions of years. Only in the last hundred preservation cooperative to implement the Linda Mead, D&R Greenway’s President years have they encountered fragmenta- vision. & CEO. “This landscape could have tion, a phenomenon that threatens their In 2003, Green Acres created a looked like everywhere else. Sprawling existence. Continuous forests have large Sourlands initiative to focus on the development would have destroyed a interior areas, multi-layered with diverse region. “From 2003 to 2007 we provided precious natural resource. Instead, we’ve plants from the ground to the tree canopy financial assistance to a large number of permanently preserved a huge, old-growth that provide food, shelter and cover. cooperative projects, to expand the pro- forest that supports critical wildlife habi- When forests are disturbed by develop- tected area,” notes Catherine Drake, who tat, protects water quality and provides ment, clearing, or road-building, “edge” recently retired as a Green Acres project more than 8 miles of trails for the public habitat increases along with the popula- manager. “In most of these projects D&R to enjoy a unique natural area.” tion of predator species. Deer, thriving on Greenway was instrumental, either by Rich Boornazian, Green Acres suburban gardens, deplete the forests of acquiring sites directly, using Green Acres Administrator for NJDEP, comments, native groundcover and shrubs creating funding, or referring project partners to “The Sourland Mountain ecosystem is simplified ecosystems that don’t support Green Acres. D&R Greenway worked home to a wide diversity of plant and viable populations of forest wildlife such to link properties together to create pre- wildlife species. We are happy to partner as the migrant songbirds. served habitat.” with D&R Greenway, which has long rec- With development marching relentlessly Jim Amon, D&R Greenway’s Director ognized the Sourlands as an area worthy across New Jersey in the 1980s and 90s, of Stewardship, notes, “From every of preservation.” even the resistant terrain of the Sourlands standpoint—ecological, recreational, Ecological Importance appeared vulnerable to loss. Without visual—an unbroken tract of forest is preservation, the cohesive Sourlands land- better than a bunch of little fragments of The Earth itself was the silent but es- scape would disappear. D&R Greenway, forest.” Viewing the multiple preserved sential partner in the preservation of the in partnership with the New Jersey Green pieces as an entire Preserve enabled D&R Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve. Acres Program, took on the challenge. Greenway to begin managing the land as a New Jersey’s Sourland Mountains are coherent whole landscape: to see the for- a unique habitat of global significance. est as the connections between the trees. Extending 20 miles northeastward from Lambertville into the heart of central Experience the Sourlands for Yourself New Jersey, the Sourlands cover 90 square To walk the trails in the Sourlands miles and include 20,000 forested acres. Ecosystem Preserve is to journey into a The mountains, while not approach- forest past that, now, is also the forest of ing Alpine height, rise sharply, several the future. hundred feet higher than the valleys. They Here the forest teaches us what it can are composed of dense unyielding rock: be. It is dense and dynamic. Mature trees magma that flowed from ancient volca- tower overhead, to be sure, but young and noes into fissures in shale and sandstone, middle-aged trees abound too; they are then hardened into diabase and argillite. of diverse species, including oak, hickory, These hard volcanic rocks were highly re- beech, and maple. The forest floor is sistant to weathering. Over millennia, the littered with boulders, some as large as a softer surrounding rock eroded away, leav- car. Water meanders among rocks, here ing high ridges. Ice fractured the ridges Kentucky warbler, one of the neotropical pooling into a swamp, there carving a new into giant boulders that tumbled down migrant birds that depend on the Sourlands stream, to join the myriad tributaries of the slopes. Covered with large blocks of for survival. Photo credit: Sharyn Magee the Stony Brook that originate here. The impenetrable rock, the steep ridges held volcanic rocks not only affect the water water, nourishing deep forests. table; their minerals also change the soil Just as they had resisted erosion, the D&R Greenway – Green Acres Partnership chemistry, supporting a rich and varied Sourlands resisted settlement. Compared community of plants including many not with the easily cleared land in the valleys, In 2011, as Green Acres celebrates found in the wooded valleys below, and the bouldered ridges defied the early its 50th year of preserving land, D&R several state-listed threatened or endan- colonists’ efforts to tame them. That is Greenway and Green Acres are celebrating gered plants. not to say that the mountains remained a 20-year long partnership. The partner- In early spring, ephemeral wildflow- pristine wilderness. The Sourlands were ship literally began with the initial piece ers such as bloodroot, trout-lilies, and logged and homesteaded, and mills of what is now the Sourlands Ecosystem wood geraniums burst into bloom before sprang up alongside the swift streams, but Preserve. The first site in the Sourlands the trees leaf out, carpeting the forest in clearing occurred in a piecemeal pattern acquired by D&R Greenway was the hues of white, yellow and purple. Vernal that didn’t significantly disrupt the con- 179-acre McBurney Woods on Mountain pools reverberate with the mating calls of tinuous canopy of trees. As a result, the Road in East Amwell Township. That spring peepers and wood frogs. As spring 20,000 acres of deep rich forest that met 1992 purchase was also the first project turns to summer, the forest becomes a European settlers remained essentially funded by the Green Acres nonprofit dense curtain of green, and the songs intact. As extensive forests disappeared matching-grant program. The former of neotropical migrant birds such as in the valleys, the Sourlands became “re- landowner donated the remaining 50% of fugia,” isolated places where populations land value to create the necessary match. Continued on page 8

2 D&R Greenway land trust newsletter ❧ summer 2011 Thank You to Announcing Leslie Davis Potter D&R Greenway’s as new Director of Development 2011 Business Partners n June 6, Leslie Davis Potter assumed in Preservation O a leadership role in raising support for D&R Greenway’s mission. “I am so Leaders – $10,000+ excited to be joining the team at D&R Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Greenway,” says Leslie. “I look forward PSEG Services Corporation to building on the work we did together Tyco International to save St. Michaels in Hopewell, when I Conservators – $5,000+ served as the volunteer chair for private Anonymous Business Partner fundraising. D&R Greenway’s stellar track Church & Dwight Employee Giving Fund record in preservation opens the door for The Glenmede Trust Company, Inc. Novo Nordisk so much more to come!” As District Director for Rush Holt Benefactors – $2,500+ for nine years, Leslie managed the U.S. Bloomberg Representative’s New Jersey office. She BOT Beverage Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. oversaw all district operations includ- Music Together LLC ing staffing, scheduling, constituent services, outreach, coordination with the Partners – $1,000+ Blue Ridge Mountain Sports Washington office and the NJ political Julius Gross Painting & Home Improvement office. Leslie represented Rush within Small World Coffee the district in his absence, and traveled Leslie Davis Potter receiving the 2007 Henderson Sothebys throughout the 44 towns of the district to Donald B. Jones Conservation Award on Pepper Hamilton LLP keep abreast of local issues and concerns. behalf of the Hopewell community for TributaryDonors – $500+ As Executive Director of Planned saving the St. Michaels land Drinker Biddle & Reath Parenthood Association of the Mercer Harris Surveying, Inc. Area for 17 years, Leslie managed four McVay, who volunteered with Planned Stellitano Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. health care centers, developed programs Parenthood in Trenton during Leslie’s Martin Appraisal Associates and managed a $2.4 million annual bud- tenure, had the chance to observe Leslie as, Trail Donors – $250+ get. In this role, Leslie increased private in Hella’s words, she led the organization Ferrara & Company fundraising from $19,000 to more than with grace, clarity and energy. Woodwinds Associates and the deTuro Family $650,000 annually. She established an As a resident of Hopewell, Leslie was BTaylor Public Affairs endowment to secure the future of the a pivotal player in organizing the larger The Doggett Corporation agency, conducted a successful multi-mil- Hopewell community to support the ac- Sockler Realty Services Group, Inc. lion dollar capital campaign and developed quisition of the St. Michaels property. “She Other Donations a donor base of more than 1,500 individu- engaged folks constructively and with élan,” Pennington Bagel als. Leslie worked with family foundations, adds Hella. “She knows and loves the com- Pennington Market and established an annual luncheon that munity here, and this new position is simply Princeton Innkeepers – Tiger’s Tale Restaurant raised over $100,000 each year and that is a continuum of a life of public service.” Special thanks to our Pro Bono lawyers at still one of the most successful nonprofit Leslie can be reached at 609-924-4646 Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Pepper fundraising events in Princeton today. extension 121 or by email at lpotter@ Hamilton LLP, and to Woodwinds for D&R Greenway Board Vice-Chair Hella drgreenway.org. ❧ in-kind support. The D&R Greenway EverGreen Circle Thanks to our Down to Earth Ball he D&R Greenway EverGreen Circle was created in 2009 to recognize donors In-Kind Sponsors T who have remembered D&R Greenway in their wills or revocable trusts, or who have made a planned gift to D&R Greenway through a charitable gift annuity, their acadia marketing, Dale schierholt retirement plan or by other means. D&R Greenway is grateful to the following persons for their thoughtful and camden Bag & Paper co. generous support in leaving a legacy for the land that will be entrusted to future cherry Grove Farm generations. Double Brook Farm To join with these foresighted contributors, contact D&R Greenway President & Griggstown Quail Farm & market CEO Linda Mead or Director of Development Leslie Potter at 609-924-4646. Pennington Quality market Founding Members of the EverGreen Circle shoprite wines & spirits Anonymous Peter W. Hegener and M. Scott and Hella S. McVay Ruth L. Chartier* Rachel B. Kuhe Stephen A. and Linda J. Mead small world coffee Virginia Craig Alan M. Hershey John Rassweiler Thomas and Lynn Ebeling Roberta F. Holden* R. Scott Sheldon Richard and Jennifer Holloway Richard D. Smith the Bent spoon Elisabeth A. Ginman Donald B. Jones* and William M. and Linda Swain the catering company Eugene Gladston Beverley Jones Megan E. Thomas Richard S. Goldman, Esq. Nancy B. Johnston* Ted and Penny Thomas Lilian Grosz Gabriella Klein* Mary Jane Trimmer* witherspoon Bread company Margaret T. Harper Lawrence Koplik and *deceased Sarah L. Roberts

D&R Greenway land trust newsletter ❧ summer 2011 3 Blue Ridge Mountain Sports finds Unique Ways to tie Business Goals with D&R Greenway Mission t’s only natural that Blue Ridge BRMS sponsors the annual Banff & CEO of D&R Greenway, praises I Mountain Sports (BRMS) is a pas- Mountain Film Festival in Princeton. BRMS for its dedication to land preserva- sionate supporter of land preservation Films shown at the April festival featured tion and stewardship. “Scott Morris, man- and stewardship. They are among D&R rock climbing, mountaineering, kayak- ager of Princeton’s Blue Ridge Mountain Greenway’s most consistent and creative ing, mountain biking, extreme skiing Sports, has taken the initiative again and Business Partners in Preservation. and explorations of the natural world. again to support D&R Greenway’s work, For Scott Morris, Manager of BRMS in BRMS donates proceeds from ticket sales noting how it ties directly to the store’s Princeton Shopping Center, open space is to D&R Greenway. Their most recent goal to promote getting people on trails not an amenity. It’s his lifeblood. venture was a wilderness first aid class and into the Great Outdoors. BRMS has “If it weren’t for our local recreational with part of the registration fee donated been an exemplary partner for more than and outdoor venues, parks and green to D&R Greenway. three years with D&R Greenway, making spaces, I wouldn’t have a business!” Thanks to all of these activities, BRMS a real difference in enabling protection of Morris says. Blue Ridge Mountain Sports will contribute at least $2,500 to D&R land and creation of trails for the public is dedicated to helping people have fun Greenway in 2011. Linda Mead, President to enjoy.” ❧ outdoors. In addition to selling recre- ational clothing and equipment, BRMS leads guided hikes and hosts outdoor education programs at the store. That mission dovetails perfectly with D&R Greenway’s vision of encourag- ing people to get outdoors and enjoy the natural world, to promote an ethic of caring for land. “D&R Greenway fits with everything we stand for,” says Morris. BRMS partners with D&R Greenway in multiple ways, reflecting the varied out- door activities that they help people get involved with—from gardening, hiking and trail building to whitewater paddling, mountaineering and extreme sports. During Earth Week BRMS celebrated at its Princeton store by selling native plants that were grown at the D&R Celebrating the Hopewell Valley Trail Run on June 4th is sponsor Scott Morris of Blue Ridge Greenway native plant nursery. Sales pro- Mountain Sports, co-chairs Ian Goldstein and Sundi Culbertson, sponsor Cricket Allen of ceeds were donated to D&R Greenway. BOT Beverages, and D&R Greenway Chair Alan Hershey. Photo credit: Richard Grant

from February’s “Love Show,” an annual headquarters in Hopewell is built sus- Be a Part of It exhibit at its Witherspoon Street café. tainably with green products,” says Ken. “D&R Greenway has just done so much He continues, “It was an easy step to t’s not too late to sign up as a 2011 great work. I wanted to make more people become involved in D&R Greenway’s i Business Partner in Preservation! aware of their accomplishments and mis- acquisition of St. Michaels, which we Phyllis Marchand, D&R Greenway sion and give our patrons the opportunity were pleased to support by holding several trustee and chair of the Development to support it,” commented Small World- benefit concerts. Families, music, land, Committee, comments, “With our Business owner Jessica Durrie. nature—and their nurture—what a happy Partners in Preservation program, we rec- Princeton-based BOT Beverages has se- combination!” ognize local businesses that share our com- lected D&R Greenway for three years in a Business Partners are recognized in mitment to the environment. We encourage row to be their 1% for the Planet recipient. Greenways, a newsletter that reaches more our supporters to patronize these business- “We knew we wanted to give back locally,” than 6,000 households three times a year; es who invest in the community through says co-owner Cricket Allen. “Having at special events; at the Johnson Education their support for our land preservation and grown up in Princeton, I have seen what Center; in electronic media; and at our stewardship mission.” were once huge acres of land now dotted Down to Earth Ball and Greenway Gala D&R Greenway recognizes that com- with housing developments.” She contin- events that are attended by hundreds of munity is all about creating and sustain- ues, “D&R Greenway does a fabulous job people. You can’t afford NOT to take ing relationships. Business Partners are of preserving land. They are community advantage of these opportunities! highlighted throughout the year. Perhaps oriented in educating the public about By signing up now, businesses can attend the biggest benefit is being recognized the importance of native plants and trail the September 11 Greenway Gala where by a community that is passionate about preservation. It’s a forward-thinking, well- they will be able to interact with a large land preservation and supporting the local managed organization that we want to crowd of people who care about and sup- environment. contribute to.” port our region. Small World Coffee is D&R Greenway’s Ken Guilmartin and Lyn Ransom of Contact Tiffany So at 609-924-4646 ex- newest Business Partner in Preservation, Music Together speak about how they tension 125 or find information on www. having donated more than $1,300 raised first got involved. “Our new international drgreenway.org. ❧

4 D&R Greenway land trust newsletter ❧ summer 2011 Donors Making a Difference: Alex and Laura Hanson

hen Alex Hanson and his wife, the books that would make a landowner W Laura, go for walks on their 67- liable for injury sustained by a person acre farm in Hopewell, they take in the entering the property. vista over the alfalfa crop planted by a Determined to not allow such a draco- local farmer, a vista that grows richer as it nian policy to interfere with his plan, Alex changes with the seasons. wrote a bill that would free a landowner The Hansons are not the only ones who granted public access from this who get to enjoy the view. Thanks to the liability, and sent it to his state senator Hansons’ preservation of the property and assembly person, then worked with that borders Pennington Borough, for legislators and conservation organizations the past eight years area residents have to pass an amendment to the Landowner been able to walk the loop that abuts Liability Act in 2002. the state-owned Lake Baldwin Wildlife During the entire process, Alex was Management Area and connects to the so impressed by how well managed the Stony Brook. With its balance of native D&R Greenway was, he decided to join species, the land recharges the aquifer and Alex Hanson hosted a Landowners the board. “It is run by caring and deter- has a positive impact on the watershed. and Partners Celebration for those who mined people who have had success with Linking together with the New Jersey preserved their land with D&R Greenway conservation and spread the conservation Wildlife Management area, it creates a in 2006. ethic throughout the state,” he remarked. stream corridor for wildlife. The Hansons entered into a contract Prior to joining the Board, he helped to “We’re proud that we did this and stating that neither they nor future own- write the charter of the audit committee. would urge others to do so,” says Alex, a ers can ever develop or sell the land for As a board member, he represented D&R securities trader who joined the board of future housing; it will stay undeveloped Greenway in a partnership with the New the D&R Greenway Land Trust in 2005 and open in perpetuity as long as the Jersey Conservation Foundation that was after preserving his land. “It was finan- American system of property rights pre- successful in encouraging recent amend- cially shrewd and the right thing to do for vail. The Hansons retain the right to farm ments to the Farmland Assessment Act the quality of life in the region.” 42 acres of the easement. of 1964. This effort resulted in adoption Alex describes the “bargain sale” that “I like that people can enjoy it as a rec- of Woodland Stewardship Plans that was entered into: “We were able to extract reation area, walking their dogs, and we conserve rather than cut forests to comply a substantial portion of the value of the still can enjoy the solitude,” says Alex. “I with the special assessment requirements. land we had no interest in developing,” feel like we’re contributing to the health As chair of the investment committee, he says. “We knew we would hold it for a of the community, carrying on a rural Alex is helping to grow D&R Greenway’s long time. The way a bargain sale works tradition.” endowment. “Across the organization, is that we sell the property at a discount Alex and Laura bought the property we’re trying to use best practices, with of the fair market value. D&R Greenway in 1996 and built a house four years later. a series of well-run committees, doing a came up with 70% of the value in a pay- Farm fields comprise 42 acres, the home professional job of managing resources ment by securing funds from the State, site is two-and-a-half acres, and the re- consistent with the mission.” Mercer County and Hopewell Township, mainder is woodland. But when Alex first At 46, Alex represents a younger and we donated 30% of the value and started to talk about preserving the land, generation getting involved with D&R received a tax deduction for that gift.” allowing public access, there was a law on Greenway, and the organization’s future leaders. The Down to Earth Ball, a farm party where guests wear jeans and boots, brings that generation together to learn about the preservation work underway, he notes. Other ways that D&R Greenway is attracting younger members is through lectures and events at the Johnson Education Center, trail building, and by creating places for visits from school chil- dren who, in turn, bring their parents. “Alex cares deeply about the impor- tance of saving land,” says Linda Mead, President & CEO. “Alex and Laura have made financial gifts to D&R Greenway from their family foundation with a focus on making a difference in accomplishing preservation results.” Alex and Laura Hanson are clearly model philanthropists, whose personal commitment to preserva- tion is carried out in their private lives. ❧ The Hansons’ preserved land on Baldwin Lake in Pennington

D&R Greenway land trust newsletter ❧ summer 2011 5 Green Acres celebrates 50 th anniversary and 20-year partnership with D&R Greenway n 2011 the New Jersey I Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Acres Program celebrates an historic milestone: 50 years of preserving land by and for the people of New Jersey. The first statewide open space program established in the United States, Green Acres set a nationwide standard for public open space funding. As noted by NJDEP Commissioner Bob Martin, “The idea of using public money to purchase open space and setting it aside for public con- servation and recreation in perpetuity was groundbreaking.” Since 1961, Green Acres has protected over 650,000 acres of open space. New Jersey voters have approved every successive Green Acres bond refer- Greenway Meadows park behind D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center, protected by a endum, most recently in 2009, endorsing public-private partnership led by D&R Greenway and Green Acres. a total of $3.1 billion in statewide open space funding. Jay retired from the NJ DEP in 2010 as a unique group of individuals who love For 20 years, D&R Greenway has part- Deputy Commissioner and brought his what they do.” nered with Green Acres to preserve im- talents to the D&R Greenway staff. Fairness is a Green Acres hallmark. portant landscapes. “We’ve had an excel- Green Acres has created an online “There’s something for everyone, from a lent relationship with D&R Greenway,” interactive map depicting all the preserved policy and priority standpoint,” Jay com- comments Martha Sullivan Sapp, Local land in the state, as well as a search- ments. “Big open spaces and small urban and Nonprofit Assistance Bureau Chief. able database of open space within each parks, in every corner of the state. The “It’s a partnership in the true sense of the county (see related box for sources). funding pot is divided up so everyone can word: it’s mutually beneficial. We provide People participate.” funding assistance to D&R Greenway; Yes, Green Acres makes money avail- Partners they lead people to us and help us put able. But Green Acres is not a bank From its beginning, Green Acres has deals together—even if they’re not part of worked with local governments to lever- the project. When we need something, we account. It is people who work with gov- age state funds, providing matching grants call them.” ernments, organizations and individuals to municipalities and counties. Planning What makes Green Acres so successful? to make land preservation happen. Incentive grants, created in the 1990s, Land, People and Partners. The program attracts a cadre of dedicated professionals. Jay Watson empower local governments to use Green Land notes, “The ‘EQ’ (Emotional Quotient) Acres funds to implement approved open New Jersey residents are passionate of Green Acres professionals is as high space plans, leveraging local tax funds. about open space—perhaps because its as their IQ. They get along with people; For the past 20 years Green Acres potential disappearance is not an abstrac- they’re credible and they’re creative. It’s has also partnered with nonprofit tion. The most densely populated state in organizations. The Local and Nonprofit the nation has preserved almost one-third Assistance program directs public mon- of its land, including state, county and ies to local projects. Green Acres’ first nonprofit open space, as well as farm- Nonprofit Assistance project gave D&R land—not even counting the myriad Greenway the opportunity to acquire the municipal parks. initial piece of the Sourlands Ecosystem Green Acres is a powerful force for Preserve. preserving an incredible variety of Partnerships, as important as they have landscapes: 650,000 acres of mountains been in the past, are now essential to land and rolling hills; vast pinelands and deep conservation. “All the easy acquisitions hardwood forests; seashore and bayshore; have been done,” notes Martha Sapp. “No rivers and canals. “Some of the state’s one entity can do it alone—the cost of real treasures still exist because of Green land is too high. It’s much more compli- Acres,” comments Jay Watson, D&R cated now; we have to cobble together Greenway’s Vice President, who worked In 2007 then-Governor Corzine was joined large amounts of money. D&R Greenway by state legislators in signing the Green facilitates acquisitions by putting partner- in the Green Acres Program for 24 years Acres and Farmland Referendum at D&R and eventually became its Administrator. Greenway’s Johnson Education Center ships together.”

6 D&R Greenway land trust newsletter ❧ summer 2011 Continued from facing page Exemplary Nonprofit Assistance proj- ects that D&R Greenway was instrumental A Few Facts about Green Acres in facilitating—the Sourlands, Princeton Nurseries, and Greenway Meadows pre- • Green Acres funding has been • Nonprofits have used serves—are profiled in this newsletter. used to preserve over 650,000 acres $146,549,753 to acquire 38,739 of open space. acres statewide. The future There is still much to be done at the • A total of over 1.429 million acres • The overall Green Acres state and local level. Green Acres seeks including farmland are preserved nonprofit grants to D&R “To achieve, in partnership with oth- across the state, 30% of the total Greenway total $13,776,024— ers, a system of interconnected open area. the most awarded to any spaces, whose protection will preserve nonprofit in the State. and enhance New Jersey’s natural en- • New Jersey voters have authorized vironment and its historic, scenic, and $3.1 billion in Green Acres funding, Sources: Green Acres website and staff recreational resources for public use approving all 13 bond referendums and enjoyment.” Interconnectedness is put before them. For further reading: Green Acres program: critical to preserving habitat. The open • Local governments have used space map of the state reveals many www.nj.gov/dep/greenacres/ gaps to be filled, and many opportuni- $1,103,496,124 in Green Acres NJ Open Space map: ties for partnership. D&R Greenway funding to acquire 102,530 acres www.state.nj.us/dep/ga50/osmap.htm expects to play a major role, along with statewide. Green Acres, in filling these gaps. ❧

Randy Pease, Esq. joins D&R Greenway as Land Preservation Specialist fter 18 years in the New Jersey make a good thing happen if he could find A Attorney General’s Office, the last a way. We are extremely fortunate that he 11 as transactional counsel to Green joins D&R Greenway Land Trust as we Acres, Randy Pease was looking forward continue our good work of protecting New to retiring and enjoying the outdoors with Jersey’s remarkable landscape.” his wife: biking, kayaking, and relaxing in As D&R Greenway celebrates the value their house in Maine. of building preservation partnerships— But when the opportunity arose to join past and future—Randy will bring a D&R Greenway beginning June 8 as Land wealth of experience, having worked with Preservation Specialist, Pease was “like a every county and municipality in the state. kid in a candy store,” he laughs. “I said, With his infectious can-do attitude, ’ ooooo!’ and i grabbed the opportunity!” Randy will fit right into D&R Greenway’s D&R Greenway welcomes Randy as culture. Martha Sullivan Sapp, Green Acres Green Acres marks its 50th anniversary, Local and Nonprofit Assistance Bureau and as both organizations celebrate 20 Chief, observes, “Randy has the utmost years of an extraordinarily productive respect and affection of everyone he has partnership. ”Going from Green Acres worked with at Green Acres. He was the to D&R Greenway is a natural and closing attorney for State acquisitions but Randy Pease, Esq., new Land Preservation comfortable transition for me,” he says. Specialist at D&R Greenway. Photo credit: was always happy to help with projects “I’m looking forward to working with a J. Watson, Jr. being done by our local government and standout nonprofit, doing work that taps nonprofit partners. There was often a into what I consider important.” problem-solving orientation. He explains, line outside his office door of people who A graduate of Rutgers (1972) and New “I look at difficulties as challenges, not wanted his practical advice and perspective York Law School (1975), Randy worked impediments.” on a challenging project.” in private practice before joining the Jay Watson, D&R Greenway’s Vice She continues, “Randy has the gift of AG’s Office. Randy’s Green Acres track President and Randy’s long-time Green seeing the whole picture, applying com- record is awe-inspiring: he advised and Acres colleague, comments, “I have mon sense and gentle humor, and guiding represented the State in over 1,100 acqui- always known Randy to be one of the all parties to a successful acquisition where sitions, which invested more than $500 most solution-oriented professionals that everyone feels like they won. We like to say million, preserving in excess of 120,000 I’ve ever worked with. He has seen many that Randy turns ‘Rocky Road’ projects acres of land. unique and innovative projects presented into smooth ‘Vanilla’.” Impressive as those numbers are, they to him through the years and instead of D&R Greenway’s new Land don’t tell the whole story of the count- relying on the easy strict interpretation Preservation Specialist, Randy Pease, can less acres that could have ended up in the of a rule or law, he always understood be reached at 609-924-4646, extension 122, “loss” column without Randy’s creative the desired result, and he worked hard to or by e-mail at [email protected]. ❧

D&R Greenway land trust newsletter ❧ summer 2011 7 Sourlands Preserve Princeton Nurseries: New Jersey’s Continued from page 2 Largest-ever Preservation Acquisition the Scarlet Tanager or Hooded Warbler supply a continuous soundtrack. Over 70 tate funding will help create different species of birds make their home S the largest open space and in the Preserve. farmland acquisition in the state’s In such a lush environment it is a history—nearly 3 square miles shock to come upon the occasional open straddling 3 counties, using a area, a hole punched in the canopy by a total of $27.8 million. The deal fallen tree. Where light enters the canopy, will preserve wildlife habitat and seedlings fight for space, each seeking the farmland, and will add to parks ultimate prize of territory and the pros- and greenways along historic pect of a place in the community. These Crosswicks Creek. The 1,900-acre light areas are part of what makes the property to be acquired is land Sourlands so valuable as habitat. In a typi- owned by the Flemer family, which cal edge-dominated fragmented woods, operated Princeton Nurseries on invasive species thrive at the expense of the site until recently. native woodland plants. Where invasive The transaction is significant plants have taken hold in the Preserve, for its size and complexity. Announcing the preservation deal during Earthweek are D&R Greenway has undertaken eradica- D&R Greenway Land Trust (l to r) NJDEP Commissioner Bob Martin, Bill Flemer tion and restoration to repair the forest. played a critical role that enabled at the podium, Monmouth Co. Freeholder Lillian Burry, If these efforts continue to be successful, the partnership for preservation. SADC Director Susan Payne, and D&R Greenway’s the canopy holes will continue to serve as Board of Trustees Chair Alan Linda Mead. essential incubators for new generations Hershey explains, “Our role, development, but historically the agencies of native forest plants. though invisible in the funding partner- that fund agricultural preservation have ship, was to create alliances between New trail guide available different interests and goals than those members of the family and the state D&R Greenway has produced a that fund natural area preservation. funding agencies—Green Acres and the new brochure describing the Sourlands D&R Greenway played a vital role in state farmland preservation program.” He Ecosystem Preserve, including maps of the facilitating the preservation partnership, continues, “The ability to build crucial hiking trail system. The natural footpaths initially by putting the parties together, partnerships is an important key to D&R are open year-round. Parking is available then by providing essential diplomacy: in four locations. Greenway’s success on many large-scale communications and negotiations to The brochure is available from preservation transactions.” make the deal happen. All partners played the D&R Greenway website, Green Acres will contribute $7.2 mil- instrumental roles. www.drgreenway.org. lion, and Monmouth and Mercer Counties The scale of the deal is breath-taking and Monmouth Conservation Foundation Vision for the future in its scope, quality and diversity. Rich will provide a total of $9.2 million, to Within the larger Sourlands region, in wildlife habitat, the property boasts acquire 512 acres land for a state Wildlife D&R Greenway’s vision is to create a mature forests and wetlands as well as Management Area and nearly 500 acres 20-mile-long Sourlands Greenway linked extensive grasslands that support many as additions to the Monmouth and by trails and bordered by preserved farms of the State’s most vulnerable wildlife Mercer County park systems. The State and grasslands in the valleys. Green Acres species. Nursery roads will augment trail Agriculture Development Committee, has been the indispensable partner in systems in the county parks, connecting along with Monmouth and Burlington accomplishing this remarkable vision, to existing greenways. The farmland is Counties and Upper Freehold Township, providing matching funds for 8,926 acres not only composed of prime soil, it lies in will provide $11.4 million to purchase preserved by nonprofit organizations the heart of a thriving agricultural region farmland easements on 900 acres. Final alone, plus funding State acquisition of where 15,000 acres are already preserved. closing is expected to take place in 2012. 4,875 acres. D&R Greenway has preserved Bill Flemer observes, “Looking at the “This is a truly beautiful landscape with thousands of acres, including our Cedar property as a whole, it’s an amazing com- scenic views and is a remarkable preserva- Ridge and Cattail Brook Preserves as well bination of agricultural and natural areas. tion opportunity right in the heart of the as numerous parcels with East and West We’re hopeful that the property will be most densely populated state in the na- Amwell, and Hopewell and Montgomery a demonstration of how public access to tion,” NJDEP Commissioner Bob Martin townships. The Sourland Planning natural areas can coexist with productive commented. “I commend the Flemer family Council does important complementary farming. A good farm is a healthy balance and all of the partners for having the fore- work toward recognizing and protecting between cultivated and wild lands, both this sensitive resource area. sight to recognize its importance and then of which New Jersey desperately needs. D&R Greenway’s Sourlands working together toward its preservation.” A good farmer has a degree of humility Ecosystem Preserve is a milestone in Bill Flemer noted, “It’s a comfort to about his skill in managing land and will a multi-party partnership to preserve know that the land we cared about, and use natural areas as models.” an unbroken forest corridor, from the cared for, for lo these many years, will D&R Greenway is working to model Delaware River to the Somerville area. continue to be treated with the same love the approach of coexisting natural and It permanently protects a landscape that and regard.” agricultural lands in several of its own has much more to teach future genera- To pull off the deal required coop- preserves, including the St. Michaels tions about the importance of connect- eration among partners with divergent Farm Preserve—whose manager is Bill ing all the pieces to provide value to the missions yet convergent interests. Land Flemer. ❧ whole community. ❧ saved from development is land saved from

8 D&R Greenway land trust newsletter ❧ summer 2011 Wonder Full World: Announcing the Charles Evans Children’s Discovery Trail oon the young and the young-at-heart they’ll value it. They’ll take care of it. Beyond the wall, diabase boulders prolif- S will be able to explore and discover the And it won’t disappear.” erate; here children can climb over huge wonders of nature on D&R Greenway’s In response to emerging understanding rocks perfect for playing King of the Hill. new Children’s Discovery Trail. To be stirred by author Richard Louv’s book, Continuing past a small pond for enjoy- dedicated to the late Charles Evans, Last Child in the Woods—Saving Our ing dragonflies and along a meandering the new trail can be found on D&R Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, stream for spying fish, the trail ends in a Greenway’s Drakes Corner Road Preserve D&R Greenway is encouraging the child- grove surrounded by old birch and oak in Princeton Township. Work on the hood-nature connection. Linda Mead, trees. It’s a place perfect for sitting and trail, led by Director of Stewardship Jim President & CEO, asserts, “We are creat- contemplating, perhaps writing poems Amon, is assisted by summer interns Eric ing places where children can experience or creating paintings or photographs Teitlebaum and Peter Smith of Princeton the freedom of the natural environment, that may find their way into a future art University and Emily Blackman who has where their surroundings spur creativity exhibition at D&R Greenway’s Johnson a Masters in Wildlife Biology from North and exploration. Our purpose is to spark Education Center. Carolina State University. The new trail a personal conservation ethic within It is a bookend, in a sense, to the will be open this coming fall. today’s children, our future leaders.” The Charles Evans Overlook, also funded by Charles Evans was a philanthropist Charles Evans Children’s Discovery Trail The Charles Evans Foundation, dedicated who enjoyed the relaxation and reflec- will be a permanent place where such just a year ago at our St. Michaels Farm tion he found in the outdoors. Mr. Evans sparks can take form. Preserve in Hopewell. At this ceremony, founded the house of fashion, Evan The Joy of Discovery Charles Evans’ young granddaughter, Picone. Linda Munson, President of The Charlé Lily Evans, cut the ribbon. “With Everything along the trail is natural, yet Charles Evans Foundation, announced the these gifts”, explains Linda Munson, “the foundation’s gift at the April opening of the experience is designed to be a process of discovery: of the world and of the self Foundation seeks to create something ev- D&R Greenway’s art exhibition, “Born erlasting: a perpetual memorial to Charles of Wonder: Childhood and Nature” in the world. The Charles Evans Children’s Discovery Evans.” The Charles Evans Overlook also sponsored by The Charles Evans provides views of a large-scale rural Foundation. Speaking about her own Trail will be a half-mile meander on a property acquired by D&R Greenway in agricultural landscape; the Children’s childhood inspiration for shepherding this Discovery Trail, a perpetual pathway into project, Linda Munson shared, “As a girl 2004 for permanent preservation. It tra- verses woods, moving into a wet, swampy a small scale woods. “The site is per- of seven, gazing at hummingbirds flitting fect,” comments Ms. Munson. “Like the about gladiolas at dawn, I felt a strong area past highbush blueberries. With their twisty open branches, the shrubs here Overlook, a place to love. So few children connection with nature, and the powerful now wander around in woods, jump over sense of self that nature conveys.” Ms. seem ideal for visualizing shapes into figures. The trail crosses a rock wall that streams and catch butterflies. This is a Munson continued, “Just as with art, place for them to do that.” ❧ once children fall in love with a place, marks the boundary for an old pasture. Second Annual Hopewell Valley Trail Run Winners Announced or the second year, over 70 adult level trail runners and 25 children participated at the St. Michaels Farm Preserve on June 4. F Awards were given to all who won based on time. Everyone won based on a great experience, camaraderie and fun. Winners in the adult divisions 35-and-over male division and overall win- ner: Ray Zeimet Second place winner: Joe Silva 35-and-over female winner: Nancy Seitsma Second place winner: Sandy Bonasera Under-35 male division winner: Carrick Winners in the children’s Fun Porter Run at the St. Second place winner: Akif Zamon Michaels Farm Under-35 female winner: Shannon Hawrylo Preserve on June 4, Second place winner: Laura Noonan 2011. Photo credit: Youngest finisher: Alek Michelson Richard Grant (Age 9) Thanks to Hopewell Valley Thanks to co-chairs Winners in the children’s Fun Run Trail Run Sponsors Sundi Culbertson and Ian Goldstein First boy and overall winner: Kyle Howard Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; Event co-chair Sundi Culbertson spoke to the Second boy winner: Isaiah Poole Blue Ridge Mountain Sports; crowd gathered at the St. Michaels Farm Preserve Third boy winner: Brooks Dahl BOT Beverages; Music Together; for the race: “While you’re running through here, First girl winner: Sara Howard Pennington Market and remember it could have all been houses. We are Second girl winner: Summer Goldstein Pennington Bagel. so thankful for what D&R Greenway is doing for Third girl winner: Emily Allen our community.” ❧

D&R Greenway land trust newsletter ❧ summer 2011 9 Stretching Dollars through Private-Public Partnerships Remembering Greenway Meadows, Coventry Farm and Carson Road Woods o a community, the challenge of T preserving a large tract of land can seem insurmountable. Without a leader to organize the tremendous upswell of energy and translate it into the funds necessary to strike a deal, the community’s desire to save land will be frustrated. Time and again, D&R Greenway has been lauded for creating preservation part- nerships: bringing private donors together with public funders to make preservation happen. A stellar example is the 2001 series of transactions in which D&R Greenway put together private-public partnerships to preserve three tracts of land that are now Summer at Coventry Farm community treasures: Greenway Meadows and Coventry Farm in Princeton and then remaining in Princeton, was acquired to realize the land preservation goals in Carson Road Woods in Lawrence. D&R to preserve farmland and woodland, and our master plan because of working with Greenway raised a total of over $9 million to provide active recreation areas. To D&R Greenway.” in private funds to leverage Green Acres preserve the $9.5 million property, D&R In recognition of the tremendous value and other public funds, effectuating the Greenway again raised over $3 million of forming these preservation partner- purchase of over 400 acres for more than from private sources that complemented ships, D&R Greenway’s Linda Mead was $25 million. funds from Green Acres, Mercer County, given The Conservation Fund’s pres- Greenway Meadows on Rosedale Princeton Township and Borough. Almost tigious National Conservation Award Road is now familiar to friends of D&R 100 acres were placed under conservation in 2002. Lawrence Selzer, President of Greenway. The 60-acre former Robert easement; 28 acres added to Princeton’s The Conservation Fund, stated, “The Wood Johnson estate, with its historic Mountain Lakes Preserve; 22 acres pur- award demonstrates the positive value of barn, now hosts the Johnson Education chased by the Township for recreation cooperation, rather than confrontation, Center surrounded by open space and now called Farm View Fields; and 11 acres in protecting habitat and open space.” He Princeton Township recreation fields. To purchased by for praised Linda’s “vision, leadership and accomplish the $7.4 million purchase, open space and education. dedication” that “showed how much can D&R Greenway put $3.2 million in private The 183-acre Carson Road Woods be accomplished through partnerships and donations together with funding provided was the second largest open space left in collaboration.” by Green Acres, Princeton Township, Lawrence Township. To help the Township D&R Greenway’s success in leveraging Mercer County, and Friends of Princeton acquire the property, now a public natural private donations with Green Acres funds Open Space. area, D&R Greenway raised $3 million in continues to lead to more preservation op- Coventry Farm on The Great Road, at private donations—including $1 million portunities. Known for its ability to make 160 acres the largest tract of open space from Bristol-Myers Squibb—and brought these types of complicated, high value together funds from Green Acres, Mercer deals happen, D&R Greenway has become County, and the Lawrence Township the “go-to” organization in central New Conservation Foundation. Jersey. The St. Michaels Farm Preserve, Phyllis Marchand, former mayor of protected in 2010, is a more recent ex- Princeton Township who worked on these ample of this leveraging success. and other preservation projects, observes, Recognized by Green Acres for its abil- “D&R Greenway was an absolute joy to ity to achieve results, ten years ago D&R work with. Their help was paramount in Greenway led all nonprofits in total funds saving important properties in Princeton. awarded by Green Acres. That is still true They’re really good at leveraging the in 2011. dollars: combining private contributions “D&R Greenway is one of the most together with public money—and all in active nonprofit conservation partners we short timeframes.” She continues, “The have in New Jersey,” comments Martha community of Princeton wouldn’t be the Sapp. “They are involved in preserva- same without their help. Preserving prop- tion projects from the time of inception, erties as important as Greenway Meadows through the challenge of leveraging and Coventry Farm, as well as the Institute funding, to the day the public can start Woods, changed the streetscape and the enjoying the land. Green Acres is proud to Carson Road Woods landscape of our town. We’ve been able partner with D&R Greenway.” ❧

10 D&R Greenway land trust newsletter ❧ summer 2011 Experience the Natural World at D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center A Sense of Wonder: A Family Picnic and Exploration on the Stony Brook at Greenway Meadows Wednesday, July 6, 5:30 – 8 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Picnicking on the Carroll K. and Frederick P. King Terrace at the Johnson Education Center. Bring your own picnic food; drinks and dessert provided through support from the Edward T. Cone Foundation. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Family Exploration of the Stony Brook Explore the interaction between children and waterways through this unique collaboration of D&R Greenway Land Trust and the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association. Following an Green Darner evening repast on the King Terrace with a view of the bucolic Greenway Meadows park, (Anax junius) Jeff Hoagland, Education Director at the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, will lead a family-friendly guided exploration of the Stony Brook. You’ll also have the opportunity to view the illuminating exhibit Born of Wonder – Childhood and Nature in D&R Greenway’s Marie L. Matthews Gallery. On the walk, you’ll meet some of the Stony Brook’s many inhabitants. Participants will learn how and where to find stream life, and using small nets, will have the opportunity to meet some creatures up close. Old sneakers (or boots) are ideal for this nice, ambling exploration, allowing participants to explore the shallow water. Preregistration and a $5.00 donation is requested to support the education program of the SBMWA. Poetry and Literature: U.S. 1 Summer Fiction Issue Reception & Reading Thursday, August 18, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Meet the writers and poets who contribute to this popular annual literary event sponsored by U. S. 1 newspaper. Come early and enjoy a walk along the Scott and Hella McVay Poetry Trail through Greenway Meadows park beforehand, or stroll the trail after the reading until dusk. Wine, beer and light refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. The Garden State in Step with Nature

Orange Jewelweed August 15 – October 14, 2011 (Impatiens capensis) Friday, August 19, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Opening Reception. A juried art exhibit of the Garden State Watercolor Society. Friends in Field and Forest: Celebrating Partners in Preservation Eastern Screech-Owl October 24 – December 2, 2011 (Megascops asio) Sunday, November 6, 4 – 6 p.m. Opening Reception. An art and photography exhibit highlighting partnership lands protected by D&R Greenway in Princeton: Greenway Meadows, Coventry Farm and Farm View Fields, and the Institute for Advanced Study lands. Includes a special exhibit in celebration of the New Jersey Green Acres Program’s 50 th anniversary: Plein air paintings created on Green Acres protected lands, incorporating natural materials. Textures and Trails December 12, 2011 – February 10, 2012 Thursday, December 15, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Opening Reception. An art exhibit exploring trails and nature through uncommon media. Landscape quilts, sculptures, iron, textiles and objects from nature will be combined to celebrate the many paths that wind through the New Jersey landscape. Special Feature: “A Landscape Quilt by Deb Brockway of the Summit Trail on Baldpate Mountain” that was built by D&R Greenway volunteers, including Deb who was inspired to create this quilt and donate it to D&R Greenway. Exhibit art pieces will make special holiday gifts—mark your calendar!

Call 609-924-4646 or send e-mail to [email protected] to register for ALL events.

D&R Greenway land trust newsletter ❧ summer 2011 11 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 D&R Greenway Staff Chair Eleanor V. Horne President & CEO Land Preservation Specialist Manager of Information Alan M. Hershey Robert C. Johnston, Esq. Linda J. Mead Randy Pease, Esq. Systems Vice-Chairs Wendy Kvalheim Vice President Director of Stewardship Aimee Williams Mary Louise Hartman Mary Allessio Leck, Ph.D. John S. Watson, Jr. James C. Amon Assistant, Johnson Education Cathleen R. Litvack Hella McVay Director of Development Associate Director of Center Phyllis L. Marchand Jeff Emde Treasurer Linda J. Mead* Leslie Davis Potter Stewardship Curator, Marie L. Matthews Brian H. Breuel Thomas M. Poole Director of Operations Jared Rosenbaum Gallery Secretary John Rassweiler, Ph.D. Laurie J. Emde Conservation Biologist Diana Moore Margaret T. Harper Mark A. Solomon, Esq. Diana Raichel Communications Jack Koeppel, Founding Edward D. Thomas Trustees Susan Charkes Site Manager, St. Michaels Farm Curator Rosemary Miles Blair James W. Trowbridge Ilene Dube Preserve Curator, Olivia Rainbow Joyce M. Copleman Advisors to the Board William Flemer, IV Community Outreach Gallery Shawn W. Ellsworth John F. Harper Carolyn Edelmann Associate, Native Plant Nursery Heather Barros Richard S. Goldman, Esq. Leslie Jones Sauer Ronald V. Chen Margaret R. Gorrie Assistant, Accreditation & GIS Technician Alex Hanson *Ex-Officio Outreach Tanya Rohrbach Robert Harris, Ph.D. Tiffany So Ashton Harvey Mahlon Lovett, design, Heather Lovett, illustrations, Susan Charkes and Ilene Dube, writing. Printed on recycled paper.

Mark your calendars for The Greenway Gala A garden party at D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center in Princeton Sunday, September 11, 2011, 4 – 6 p.m. he 2011 Donald B. Jones Conservation Award will T be presented to Sophie Glovier, author of Walk the Trails In and Around Princeton. A Princeton resident, Sophie has been recognized by the local community for her efforts in sustainability. She lives her beliefs, planting native trees and shrubs on her own land to encourage wildlife habitat, and installing solar energy and composting systems at her home. A member of the Garden Club of Princeton, she is currently partnering with D&R Greenway on a book about native landscaping. Sophie worked to raise funds that resulted in preservation of the St. Michaels Farm Preserve in Hopewell and has gathered her own neighbors to support land preservation in Princeton. Through her leadership, Meredith’s Garden of Inspiration was created at D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center. This lovely garden will be the setting for this very popular garden party event. ❧

Fall Native Plant Sale September 16 – 17, 3 – 6 p.m. Sophie Glovier from Walk the Trails In and Around Princeton. Photo credit: Bentley Drezner

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