Tag: D&R Canal State Park
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Woman sexually assaulted at gunpoint in D&R Canal State Park
Authorities are investigating an aggravated sexual assault that occurred in the area of Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park on the border of Plainsboro and South Brunswick. A joint investigation has determined that on Sept. 28, between 4:30 and 5 p.m., an adult woman was walking on a path adjacent to the canal when she…
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Kingston Greenways Association naturalist to teach about water critters
Kingston Greenways Association D&R Canal State Park Naturalist Stephanie Fox will introduce participants to a teeming world of water critters, and teach how they can be indicators of water quality, at 1 p.m. on July 20 on the banks of the Millstone River in Kingston. Sneakers may be worn, but high rubber boots are recommended.…
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Martin Luther King Day of Service Work Session to be held in Mapleton Preserve
The Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands will hold a cleanup session, clearing small trees, brush, vines, and trash in the Mapleton Preserve, from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 21 beginning at the preserve/D&R Canal State Park headquarters, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston. Bring tools such as saws, clippers, loppers and rakes. Work gloves, sturdy shoes, warm…
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First Day Hike planned through Mapleton Preserve
The Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands First Day Hike will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 1 at the Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park Headquarters, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston. The easy 1.5-mile loop hike through the Mapleton Preserve is free. All are welcome. Socialize after the walk over cocoa For more information, visit fpnl.org/ or call…
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Annual Thanksgiving Day walk to take place in Mapleton Preserve
The Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands will hold their annual Thanksgiving Day morning exploration of the Mapleton Preserve beginning at 10 a.m. on Nov. 22 in the preserve/D&R Canal State Park, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston. The group will look for natural things to be grateful for, search for signs of what local wildlife is having…
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Take a tour of Kingston’s businesses on Oct. 6
The Kingston Historical Society will hold a walking tour of Kingston’s businesses at 2 p.m. on Oct. 6, beginning at the Kingston Presbyterian Church parking lot, 4565 Route 27, Kingston, and ending at the Kingston Lock-tender’s House in the D&R Canal State Park, where there will be a display on Kingston’s businesses and a demonstration of Paul…
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Animal ambassadors to showcase injured, ill wildlife
Animal ambassadors from the Mercer County Wildlife Center will take part in the Kingston Greenways Association Wildlife Ambassadors Program at 2 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park Headquarters, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston. The event will be canceled if the temperature exceeds 80 degrees. The center is a state and federally licensed…
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Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands plan scavenger hunt
An “old-fashioned scavenger hunt with a modern twist” run by Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands, in collaboration with the D&R Canal State Park Naturalists, will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 25 at the Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park Headquarters, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston. During the nature- and history-themed event, teams will cooperate to find…
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Kingston Historical Society to hold walking tour May 19
The Kingston Historical Society will hold a tour at 2 p.m. on May 19 starting at the Kingston Presbyterian Church parking lot, 4565 Route 27, Kingston, and ending at the Kingston Lock area on the D&R Canal State Park where the discussion on Kingston businesses will continue. In addition to a display on Kingston’s businesses,…
