Partnership Key to Preserving ‘Local Jewel’
A 313-acre park for hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, bird watchers and other outdoor lovers was dedicated today, Wednesday, July 6, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony off Horseshoe Bend Road.
A Lesson from the Land
There is a saying that we protect what we love and we love what we know. Those of us concerned for the future of New Jersey’s unique and special landscapes should share the places we know and love with the people we know and love.
Legislation Concerns NJ Wine Growers
Our friends at Villa Milagro Vineyards have alerted us to a bill before the NJ legislature that will have far-reaching consequences for New Jersey’s wine growers. Learn more about this urgent issue and how to contact your representatives here. The bill may come up for a vote today, so don’t wait.
Quakertown Wetlands Restoration
About two dozen volunteers joined Land Trust staff members to assist with a major wetlands restoration project at our Quakertown Preserve in Franklin Township.
Explore Lockatong Creek with Friends and Family
The Hunterdon Land Trust invites you to a “Day on the Land”, a community event to welcome visitors to the land trust’s Lockatong Preserve in Delaware Township and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the nonprofit land preservation organization.
Pepper Meets a Wolf … Sort Of
Are there wolves at the Dvoor Farm? I wish! Wolves haven’t been seen in these parts for many years. I am currently the only representative of the canine species in residence at the farm. But it looks like there may be Wolf Trees at the Dvoor Farm, which doesn’t impress me nearly as much as seeing a real life wolf would, but the humans here seem pretty excited about it. I just feign interest and stay close in the hopes they will drop some food on the floor in all their exuberance. (This actually happens more than you’d think. The best was when some girl scouts came by, here’s me at snack time waiting for the goodies to come my way) …
Farmers’ Market Benefits Local Economy
The Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market contributes to both healthy meals and a healthy local economy, according to a study conducted by the nonprofit organization. Using a survey tool specifically designed to measure the impact of public markets on local economies the land trust found a total economic benefit of over $2.6 million during its 28 week, 2010 market …
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