Tag: St. Michaels Farm Preserve
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SOLUTIONS 7/9: The D&R Greenway Land Trust – Environmental Leader
The D&R Greenway Land Trust, the region’s unofficial land steward reaching in many directions to preserve and enhance our environments, has recently launched two new important projects. But first, the D&R, a nonprofit, environmental leader since 1989, has been instrumental in saving local woods and fields, farms and community gardens, and establishing trails for people…
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D&R Greenway Land Trust completes first phase carbon-sequestration process at St. Michaels Farm Preserve
D&R Greenway Land Trust and leaders from Soil Carbon Partners (SCP) announced the completion of the first phase of their carbon-sequestration process at the land trust’s St. Michaels Farm Preserve. Growth of lush forage grasses exceeds expectations in fields fertilized with a special mix of organic materials and minerals, according to information provided by D&R.…
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D&R Greenway Land Trust climate project combines organic agriculture with soil improvements
D&R Greenway Land Trust is joining with its newest partner in preservation, Soil Carbon Partners (SCP), to launch The Climate Project at St. Michaels Preserve in Hopewell Township. Beginning mid-month, this innovative project combines organic agriculture with soil improvements to test whether they will significantly enhance nutritional content of food while sequestering carbon to mitigate…
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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…
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Hopewell Valley mayors keep municipal walking trails open
Gazebo Park and Cedar Ridge Preserve are among several Hopewell Valley outdoor resources that will remain open for residents, according to municipal mayors. The walking trails in the parks and preserves are still able to be used, as basketball courts and playgrounds are closed. Hopewell Valley consists of Hopewell Township, Hopewell Borough and Pennington. Hopewell…
