FRIENDS OF PRINCETON NURSERY LANDS BUTTERFLY WALK

Photo:Tasha O’Neill

Saturday, July 14, 2:00 PM

Join Frank Bader for an afternoon butterfly walk through the Mapleton Preserve. The leader for this walk knows his butterflies - he founded and has compiled the results of the Mercer Butterfly Count since 2003. Participants will explore the various habitats of the Preserve, and help to compile a list of the butterfly species found. Along the way, the group will take time to enjoy birds, wildflowers and any other natural phenomena observed. Those who have close-focusing binoculars and/or butterfly books are encouraged to bring them along.
Interested participants are asked to meet at the D & R Canal State Park’s main office in Kingston (located at 145 Mapleton Road) for this afternoon walk through the former Princeton Nursery site. Call 609-683-0483 for more information. Registration is NOT required, and admission is FREE!

NOTE: The rain date for this event is July 15th at 2:00.

A 19th Century Ice-Cream Social

June 23

A 19th Century Ice-Cream Social

It’s just not summer without ice-cream so let’s get busy and welcome the sea-son by whipping-up a batch “the old-fashioned way!” Kids, bring your parents and come prepared to help the D & R's Historian make (and eat - YUM!) this traditional summer treat. We'll churn ice-cream, play a few historic games and learn how this delicious dessert is made. The program begins at 1:00 pm and will be held at the park’s Kingston office (145 Mapleton Road). This program is open to children 5 YEARS OLD AND UP who must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration IS Required but admission is FREE! SPACE WILL BE LIMITED SO CALL EARLY AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Compass Basics

July 7

Compass Basics

Ever wonder how to use a compass? Now is your chance. Join the Naturalist at the park’s Kingston
office (145 Mapleton Road, located approximately 4 miles north of Princeton) to learn about the basics of the map and com-pass.

Participants will learn how to interpret topographic maps and use a magnetic compass. Afterwards everyone will then try their new skills on a small orienteering course. This program will begin at 1:00 pm and is appropriate for ages 8 and over. The park will provide compasses for use during the program.

Story of the D & R Canal

July 21

Story of the D & R Canal: Come join the D & R Canal State Park's Historian for a PowerPoint talk focusing on the history of the canal. Both historic and modern photographs will be included to illuminate the waterway's past and present life. This hour-long adult afternoon program will begin at 1:30 pm and be held in the park’s education building located at 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston. Come join us and learn about the old canal’s past through photographs. Here’s your chance to ask all those questions you may have about the waterway’s history. Registration is NOT required and admission is FREE!

History Walk ~ From Nursery to Canal

Aug 25
History Walk ~ From Nursery to Canal

Enjoy a round-trip walk with the D & R's Historian leading from the main office at Kingston to the canal towpath and the Kingston Canal House. Participants will meet at the new Kingston office located at 145 Mapleton Road at 10:00 am for a leisurely 2-mile round trip walk. The group will proceed from the headquarters through a portion of the Mapleton Preserve (the former Princeton Nursery site) towards the canal tow- path and the Kingston Canal House before turning back. Come enjoy a summer morning outdoors while burning a few calories and learning a bit about the historic resources of the D & R Canal State Park!