Saturday, April 6, 2-4 pm
Scavenger Hunt & Nature Walk at the Blackwells Mills Canal House:
Linda and Bob Barth, D&R Canal historians, will guide this children's educational tour.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Prizes will be awarded. Refreshments for everyone.
Come to the historic canal house on the corner of
Blackwells Mills and Canal Road in Franklin Township for this fun, educational program.
Registration required - call the Canal House (732-873-2133)
or Barbara at (908-369-0357).
In the event of inclement weather, a rain date will be assigned.
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April 13 2013
MVPC Arbor Day celebration
For more info click on the attached from the Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands
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Heritage Trail NJ
Saturday, April 13, 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Breakfast with Phillip Van Horne - Battle of Bound Brook
In the predawn darkness of April 13th, 1777, British General Cornwallis led a four-pronged attack on the American garrison at Bound Brook and the Van Horne House. General Benjamin Lincoln, whose headquarters was at the Van Horne house, barely escaped capture by fleeing into the hills. After the battle, General Cornwallis was served breakfast at the Van Horne House by Philip Van Horne who was know far and wide as a gracious host.
Start your commemoration of the Battle of Bound Brook at the Van Horne House and learn more about the historical event. The battle reenactment and ceremony will commence at the Old Presbyterian Graveyard in Bound Brook at 10:30 am.
The cost of the breakfast is $5 per person with advanced payment, and $10 with payment at the door. Reservations are required. Call (732) 356-8856 for reservations, or sign up online: register.
Start your commemoration of the Battle of Bound Brook at the Van Horne House and learn more about the historical event. The battle reenactment and ceremony will commence at the Old Presbyterian Graveyard in Bound Brook at 10:30 am.
The cost of the breakfast is $5 per person with advanced payment, and $10 with payment at the door. Reservations are required. Call (732) 356-8856 for reservations, or sign up online: register.
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7 th AnnualStream Clean-Up
To protect clean water and healthy habitats it takes the combined efforts of citizens, volunteers, neighbors, and families working side-by-side to make a difference. The Watershed Association works with residents, local groups and municipal, county and state leaders on a wide variety of initiatives and actions to plan smart, grow community and preserve and protect our natural resources.
Since 2007, the Watershed Association has teamed up with volunteers throughout our watershed to pick up trash and debris near area lakes, rivers and streams. Each year hundreds of volunteers help us haul thousands of pounds of litter, recyclables and trash – everything from bleach bottles and oil cans, to tires and shopping carts – out of our waterways and nearby areas. Why? People pollution is one of the biggest contributors to water pollution in our region. When it rains, stormwater carries with it all our waste – excess fertilizers, pet and animal waste, trash and more – to our lakes, rivers and out to the ocean harming aquatic life and polluting our water.
Together we can stem the tide of water pollution. By taking individual action to recycle, dispose of trash properly, and live River-Friendly we can help keep our water and environment clean and healthy.Please Join Us for our 2013 Stream Clean-ups!
| Municipality | Date | Location | |
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| Cranbury | Sat. 4/13 1 PM – 3 PM | Meet in Village Park parking lot, 38 Maplewood Ave. | |
| East Windsor | Sat. 4/13 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet in Etra Lake parking lot, Disbrow Hill Rd. | |
| Franklin/Hillsborough | Sat. 4/20 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet at D&R Canal House, Blackwells Mills Rd. and Canal Rd., Blackwells Mills | |
| Hightstown | Sat. 4/20 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet in Peddie Lake parking lot, 101 N. Main St. | |
| Hopewell | Sat. 4/13 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet in Shop Rite parking lot off of Rt. 31 traffic circle, 2555 Pennington Rd. | |
| Lawrence | Sat. 4/20 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet in Colonial Lake Park parking lot, Lake Court and Brunswick Avenue | |
| Millstone | Sat. 4/13 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet in Court Building parking lot, 215 Millstone Rd., Perrineville | |
| Monroe | Sat. 4/20 1 PM – 3 PM | Meet at Applegarth Fire Station, 130 Applegarth Rd. | |
| Plainsboro | Sat. 4/20 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet at Plainsboro Township Municipal Bldg., 640 Plainsboro Rd. | |
| Princeton | Sun. 4/21 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet at Port Mercer Canal House, Quaker Rd. and Province Line Rd. |
New Jersey Clean Communities and American Rivers
– Be sure to wear long sleeves and boots.
– Bring a water bottle and work gloves, if you have them.
– Children must be accompanied by an adult.
– Walk-ins are welcome! If you have a group over 10 people, please pre-register with Erin Stretz at 609-737-3735 ext.17 or emccollum@thewatershed.org.
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Heritage Trail NJ
Saturday, April 20, Two tours: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Delaware & Raritan Canal - Narrated Bus Tours
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| Canal House | Work Scow |
Join Linda and Bob Barth, authors and D&R Canal enthusiasts, on a tour of one of Somerset County's historic treasures. You'll visit locks, bridges, and other structures along the canal and learn how the canal was built by local workers and immigrants.
The tour will visit some of the picturesque villages that grew up alongside the canal, and you will learn about the many industries that developed along its route. This is a perfect outing and a unique educational experience for the entire family.
The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children 14 or under. Reservations are required. Call (732) 356-8856 for reservations or sign up online: register.
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The tour will visit some of the picturesque villages that grew up alongside the canal, and you will learn about the many industries that developed along its route. This is a perfect outing and a unique educational experience for the entire family.
The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children 14 or under. Reservations are required. Call (732) 356-8856 for reservations or sign up online: register.
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Saturday, April 27, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
40 North Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ, 08876
40 North Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ, 08876
Preserving the Past for the Future! What's in it for You?
Presented jointly by the Heritage Trail Association, Preservation New Jersey, and the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
Presented jointly by the Heritage Trail Association, Preservation New Jersey, and the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
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Preserving a historic structure can have a direct economic benefit on a neighborhood by increasing property values, as well as by encouraging the renovation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of other structures in the area. It can also have wider impacts on the entire community by stabilizing and improving economic vitality; educating the public about local history, culture, and architecture; and fostering a sense of civic pride.
The purpose of this open, public symposium is to bring together individuals from throughout New Jersey who have responsibility for planning, zoning, and historic preservation, or who have an interest in preserving and promoting our rich historic resources - and you’re invited!
Participants we will have the opportunity to hear from a number of well-known preservation professionals on issues related to state and local regulations, economic benefits, and available funding. Also on the agenda will be a specific example of a local preservation organization that was able to overcome a number of obstacles to achieve success.
The cost of the symposium is $5 per person with advanced payment, and $10 with payment at the door. Advanced payment can be made by mail, or by credit card payment with an online reservation. Make checks payable to Heritage Trail Association and mail to Heritage Trail, 941 East Main St., Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
Call (732) 356-8856 for reservations, or sign up online: register.
Presented jointly by the Heritage Trail Association, Preservation New Jersey, and the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
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The Meadow Foundation
The Meadow Foundation
Meadows Springs into Spring with Annual Tea
Date: 4/27/13
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Place: The Van Liew-Suydam House
280 S. Middlebush Rd.
Somerset
Menu: Teas, finger sandwiches, scones, croissants, and desserts
Guest Speaker: Stacy Roth will speak about the differences between Colonial and Victorian teas.
Price: $30/person
Advance tix only by mailing a check to: The Meadows Foundation
Contact: Christine Retz
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Saturday, May 4, 10 am -4 pm,
Blackwells Mills Canal House Association’s Market Day:
Attend the Blackwells Mills Canal House Association's sale
on the lawn besides the historic canal house
located at the intersection of Canal and Blackwells Mills Roads in Franklin Township.
Perennial and annual plants will be available for sale.
Professional consultants will be on hand to answer your questions on care and planting.
DONATIONS FROM YOUR GARDEN ARE WELCOME!
To donate please call Barbara at (908) 369-0357 two weeks in advance.
The sale will begin at 10 am and continue until 4 pm.
Registration is NOT required and admission is FREE!
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New Jersey Conservation Foundation Presents:
Sunday May 3, 2.00P.M.
The Pine Barrens: The Past, the Politics, and the Future
Sunday, March 3, 2013, 2:00 p.m. | Princeton University, McCosh 50
A conversation with Governor Brendan Byrne and Jim Florio, John McPhee, author of The Pine Barrens, Michele Byers of New Jersey Conservation Foundation, and Carleton Montgomery ofPinelands Preservation Alliance. Moderated by Michael Aron of NJTV.
This singular presentation will explore the arc of the Pinelands preservation efforts, including Governor Byrne’s unprecedented and controversial executive order of 1979, which halted development in the Pines, as well as anecdotal stories from those intimately associated with this history.
This program is presented in conjunction with Morven’s current exhibition, The Pine Barrens: A Legacy of Preservation|Photographs by Richard Speedy.
This Program is free and open to the public held at Princeton University, McCosh 50. No reservations are required. Seating is limited.
Photos from left: John McPhee (Photo by Yolanda McPhee), Governor Byrne (Photo from NJ.com), Jim Florio (Photo by Thomas Neely), Michele Byers (Photo by Elliot Ruga), Carleton Montgomery (Photo by Esther Montgomery), Michael Aron (Photo from NJTV).
This singular presentation will explore the arc of the Pinelands preservation efforts, including Governor Byrne’s unprecedented and controversial executive order of 1979, which halted development in the Pines, as well as anecdotal stories from those intimately associated with this history.
This program is presented in conjunction with Morven’s current exhibition, The Pine Barrens: A Legacy of Preservation|Photographs by Richard Speedy.
This Program is free and open to the public held at Princeton University, McCosh 50. No reservations are required. Seating is limited.
Photos from left: John McPhee (Photo by Yolanda McPhee), Governor Byrne (Photo from NJ.com), Jim Florio (Photo by Thomas Neely), Michele Byers (Photo by Elliot Ruga), Carleton Montgomery (Photo by Esther Montgomery), Michael Aron (Photo from NJTV).
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This year the NJ Historic Preservation Conference and the History Issues Convention are merging - Enriching Place: 2013 NJ History and Historic Preservation Conferencewill be held on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at The Newark Museum.
Please visit the event's new website, where complete event details can be found:http://www.njpreservationconference.org/index.html
Registration for Enriching Place is now open.
Register by April 30 to receive the early rate of $65.
Join your colleagues for a full day of events. The conference is pleased to welcome keynote speaker Tony Hiss who will explore how residents, workers and visitors experience place.Morning and afternoon educational tracks and tours will be offered for architecture and planning professionals, historic preservation commission members, heritage site managers and trustees, historians, and archaeologists. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, specially designed workshops will offer guidance on disaster planning and recovery. Select sessions will qualify for AIA and AICP continuing education credits. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, vendor and sponsor exhibits, and a closing reception.
Interested in conference sponsorship? Please visit the Sponsors and Vendors page for more details, the sponsor package, and sponsor registration.
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