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RECENT EVENTS |
WALK IN MARQUAND PARK, GUIDED BY ROLAND MACHOLDSunday, May 2, 2010 Read the Time Off article by Adam Grybowski: Every Tree Tells a Story KGA member Roland Machold, assisted by his wife, Pamela, took sixty lucky people on a tour of Marquand Park, one of Princeton’s special treasures. Located at the junction of Stockton Street (Route 206) and Lovers’ Lane, it serves as a public park, arboretum and recreational area. In 1842, Judge Richard Field purchased a 30 acre farm, and, impressed by the horticultural discoveries of 19th century explorers and the landscaping of the great estates of England, he began the collection of trees and shrubs that was continued by subsequent owners. In 1885, the property was purchased by Professor Allan Marquand, whose wife Eleanor bequeathed it to Princeton Borough in 1954.  For more photographs from the tour, click here: Marquand Park Slideshow A guide to the park (available at Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street in Princeton) lists 173 varieties of trees and shrubs in the park, including spruces, firs, cedars, oaks, magnolias, tulips, ash and maples, and rarities such as the dove tree and the franklinia. The trees and shrubs in the park are maintained by the Marquand Park Foundation, whose Chairman is Kingston’s own Sam deTuro of Woodwinds. MAP
KGA ANNUAL EARTH DAY CLEANUPThursday, April 22 and Saturday, May 1st, 2010
NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE CLEANUPOn Monday, January 18, Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands hosted a volunteer event to celebrate Martin Luther King Day, the National Day of Service. Members of FPNL, KGA, and the general public came to the Mapleton Preserve for an invigorating afternoon of removing invasive vegetation from around the Propagation House in preparation for restorative work to the structure. Volunteers working in the Preserve, along Mapleton Road, and down as far as the Canal also collected over two dozen bags of trash, four bags of recyclables, and six tires, and hauled a motherlode of construction debris out from the brambles for pickup by D&R Canal State Park personnel. Many thanks to all who gave their time and energy , and shared in our esprit de corps! NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAYSaturday, September 26, 2009  Photograph by Jonathan Michalik It was a breezy, beautiful day to be reminded of the treasure that public land represents, and that we can all find a way to participate in its stewardship! A total of 21 volunteers came for this work session, jointly sponsored by KGA, Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands, and the D&R Canal State Park. Six new trees were planted, watered, and had their trunks wrapped to protect them from deer depredation. Brush, vines, and invasive trees were removed from the Arboretum, and from the majestic row of ginkgo trees. Three people braved vines and brambles to collect litter from wooded areas along the nursery trails. Photographer Jonathan Michalik documented the stunning scenery, and our efforts to protect and beautify it for the enjoyment of all. Special thanks are due Dave Reed and his crew from Mapleton Nurseries did a stellar job of digging the holes, planting, and mulching the six baby trees, all Flemer cultivars. We are also grateful to Obal Garden Market for supplying work gloves at a discount, and to Woodwinds for injecting liquid organic fertilizer (Worm Tea) into the root balls of the newly planted trees at a special non-profit rate. NPLD PHOTO GALLERY |
| ABOUT KINGSTON GREENWAYS Kingston Greenways Association aims to establish a permanent green belt around the village of Kingston consisting of natural environments, recreational park land, agricultural and horticultural land, wetlands, streams and ponds, and sites of historical interest. The Association further aims to preserve and create connections of green among and beyond these for walking, jogging, bicycling and horseback riding. The Association aims also to promote understanding of our local region through study and education, and to provide oversight and advocacy for open space in the Kingston area. We will work in partnership with other regional, state and national groups in pursuit of open space preservation and awareness. KGA BYLAWS |
KGA is looking for individuals who would like to serve as trustees. If you'd like to join our Board, or just want more information,
please send us an email: tari@kingstongreenways.org |
| HOW YOU CAN HELP ** Become a member ** Become a trustee ** Join us for walks, talks, workshops, cleanups, trail building, and field trips ** Get on our email list ** Keep us informed about events, opportunities, and impending zoning/legislation issues ** Attend public meetings, and tell state and local officials you're concerned about overdevelopment, loss of open space, and damage to wildlife habitat and water resources |
