D&R Greenway Events

Robert Sakson Exhibit

Original Artwork makes a fabulous purchase to support NJ Open Space!


​​36 Sakson Original Watercolor Paintings for Sale!
January 5 to February 4, 2026
D&R Greenway Land Trust • Princeton, NJ

Celebrate the life and work of Robert “Bob” Sakson, a beloved Emeritus member of the Garden State Watercolor Society and a prestigious AWS Dolphin Fellow. Known for his gifted plein air style, Bob spent his life capturing the beauty of central New Jersey’s landscapes.

Own a piece of this legacy through the 36 original watercolor paintings offered for sale, which were generously donated by Carla Sakson to honor Bob’s memory by funding GSWS Artist Awards. These works are 18×20 inches and larger, provided unmatted and unframed.

Thirty-five percent of all proceeds will be donated to the D&R Greenway to support their mission preservation and care for the land and inspire a conservation ethic.

Please contact D&R Greenway Land Trust at 609-924-4646 to reserve yours or stop by during business hours to explore the beautful collection of individual items available!

 

~ HAPPY NEW YEAR ! ~         

From the GSWS 55th Annual Open Juried Exhibition

Congrats to the Show Winners:

  • Best in Show – Dagmar Tribble Award   Zina Umyn
  • Nummie Warga Award   Myhanh Bosse
  • Cotswold Industries Award    Joanne Amantea
  • Robert Sakson Memorial Award For excellence in transparent watercolor   Lisa Budd
  • Albert Hunker Memorial Award   Robyn Cunningham
  • PawPaw Native Plant Award, NJ Natural Lands Trust   Evelyn Voget
  • American Lotus Native Plant Award, NJ Natural Lands Trust   Thomas Rutlege
  • Purple Milkweed Native Plant Award, NJ Natural Lands Trust   Hana Aviv
  • Green Dragon Native Plant Award,  NJ Natural Lands Trust   Carol Aklonis
  • Golden Artist Colors Award   Ann Greene
  • Holbein Artist Award   Anna Simmons
  • GSWS Merit Award   Elizabeth Oberman

Our Mission: To Preserve & Care for Land and Inspire a Conservation Ethic, Now and Forever

Land Preserved
331 Stories of Preservation and 22,332+ Protected Acres
Upcoming Events
Jan 11

Reception & Celebration of Robert Sakson

2:00pm - 4:00pm
D&R Greenway Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton
  2026 GSWS Exhibition Honors Artist Bob Sakson at

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Feb 04

Robert Sakson Exhibit

10:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday
D&R Greenway Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton
Original Artwork makes a fabulous purchase to support NJ

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Mar 31

Prescribed Burn at Cider Mill Grassland Preserve to Help to Promote Healthy Grasslands!

Date & Time To Be Determined
Amwell Road and Cider Mill Road
A note about our planned prescribed burn at Cider

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