Tag: D&R Greenway
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Learn about former King of Naples, Point Breeze Historic Garden in Bordentown Oct. 1
Standing on the plot of land once owned by Joseph Bonaparte — former King of Naples and Spain and brother of Napoleon – garden steward Lara Periard shares her enthusiasm for developing the Point Breeze Historic Garden. “This project is unique for several reasons,” Periard said. “Unlike a standard vegetable garden or farm, its purpose…
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The cows come home to D&R Greenway’s St. Michaels Farm
Fifteen cows made St. Michaels Farm Preserve in Hopewell their new home as of Aug. 3, already grazing on a diverse mix of forage grasses and legumes planted by Soil Carbon Partners (SCP). Beginning in early spring 2021, SCP, led by managing member Ed Huling, applied a special mix of organic materials to 50 acres…
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Princess visits Bonaparte estate in Bordentown
On a recent Saturday, a surprise visitor arrived at Point Breeze, the preserved Bordentown estate that once served as the home of her famous European family, the Bonapartes. Princess Caroline Murat descends from the sister of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte, who lived at Point Breeze. They were both siblings of Napoleon I, emperor of France. Upon…
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Local girls honored for building community
D&R Greenway is celebrating Emmy Stenull, Allie Martin and Alexandra Kasimatis for having been granted a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Community Work from the Junior League of Greater Princeton. Stenull, who is a 13-year-old, Martin, a 12-year-old, and Kasimatis, a 9-year-old, were granted their certificates by the Junior League of Greater Princeton in a…
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D&R Greenway preserves 315th property since its founding three decades ago
As 2021 unfurls, D&R Greenway Land Trust celebrates its newest milestone: permanent preservation of its 315TH property since its 1989 founding. “Preserving land is our first priority in a state that is the most densely populated in the nation,” Linda Mead, president and CEO, said in a prepared statement. “This noble work provides benefits to…
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D&R Greenway Land Trust releases new video featuring Babe Ruth’s granddaughter
Little Leaguers and their families will be inspired by watching D&R Greenway’s latest video “Fields of Dreams” featuring sports and the outdoors in the starring role. Linda Ruth Tosetti, granddaughter of legendary home-run hitter Babe Ruth, tells personal stories about the Babe’s early life and how he became motivated to become a baseball player. “My…
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Watercolor labels on wine bottles celebrate, benefit D&R Greenway Preserves
D&R Greenway Land Trust’s preserved lands will benefit from the sale of wine, specially designed with watercolor labels from a local artist. James Fiorentino, vice chair of D&R Greenway’s Board of Trustees in Princeton, painted preserved landscapes that are printed on the labels of three 2019 vintage wines from Old York Cellars. One-third of the $25…
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St. Michaels Farm Preserve offers peace and expansiveness for 10 years
D&R Greenway is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their preservation of land now beloved as St. Michaels Farm Preserve. Once upon a time, a large brick Victorian orphanage presided over these 400 acres in Hopewell Township. Set in expansive farm fields and richly forested land, children lived at and attended classes in St. Michael’s Orphanage…
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Halloween brought treats, not tricks, during D&R Greenway’s first-ever drive-through Masquerade Parade
A sunny autumn day at peak foliage provided the perfect setting as 170 cars traversed preserved land to enjoy D&R Greenway’s Masquerade Parade on Halloween. Eager parade-goers were welcomed with a new painting by nationally renowned cartoonist Patrick McDonnell, creator of the “Mutts” comic strip, while characters Earl and Mooch greeted lucky parade-goers, according to…