This video tells three important stories: how D&R Greenway Land Trust preserved 2,000 acres at Princeton Nurseries, 415 acres at St. Michaels Farm Preserve, thanks to a strong community fundraising effort, and Capital City Farm, where a vision of preservation resulted in a complete transformation of an urban property.
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Vision Map
Our land preservation work is guided by a thoughtful vision that prioritizes protection of interconnected greenways in urban, suburban and rural communities.
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Land for Life
Land for growing food, protecting water and refreshing the air we breathe is critical for life itself. Here is the how and why of land preservation and some of our successes.
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Find a Trail
Get outside and enjoy the lands you’ve helped us protect. Find a D&R Greenway trail and visit our njtrails.org website to learn about trails throughout central New Jersey.
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Land Stewardship and Habitats
Preservation is the first step. Stewardship lasts forever. Find out how we care for land to ensure its conservation values, and what you can do on your own property.> Learn More
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Rent Our Space
Single event rentals and Partner Memberships are available to non-profits, corporations, universities, public agencies and private organizations who rent our signature indoor and outdoor spaces for meetings, programs and special events.
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Labyrinth
A labyrinth is an ancient and mysterious pattern that is representative of one’s journey in life. Unlike a maze where you encounter a wrong turn or a dead end, the labyrinth has one way in, leading to the center, and one way out.
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Upcoming Events
Lectures and programs by scientists, thought leaders, poets and authors inspire a conservation ethic. Find out what’s happening!
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Art Exhibits
Mission-themed art exhibitions in our Marie L. Matthews Art Gallery bring together significant and new artists to inspire thought and delight in nature. Our Olivia Rainbow children’s gallery presents the work of preservationists of tomorrow.
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Native Plants
Join us to ensure a healthy, diverse plant community. Transform your home, school or community garden into habitat. Our native shrubs, grasses and perennial flowers are available during the growing season from our Native Plant Nursery.
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Conservation Lands for Sale
Would you like to own a farm or property that contributes to conservation in our region? Find out about unique properties offered for sale through our Inaugural Revolving Land Fund.
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Art
Our ever-changing themed art exhibitions offer art in diverse media, available to enjoy in your own home and office, and as gifts. Art sales support our land preservation and stewardship mission.
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Books
View a selection of books available for purchase, with proceeds going to support the work of D&R Greenway.
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Become a Supporter
You can make a real difference in conservation of New Jersey’s special places. D&R Greenway is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are fully tax-deductible. We offer memorial and honorary gift recognition opportunities.
Legacy Giving
Your legacy can ensure a green future. Planned gifts, including bequests and charitable gift annuities that provide a lifetime income, may include recognition in our EverGreen Circle.
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Volunteer
Volunteers support the work of D&R Greenway through a variety of activities, including trail work, the Native Plant Nursery, and as Willing Hands.
Business Partners in Preservation
Corporations and local businesses show they care about the places where we live and work by supporting D&R Greenway. Find out how your business can participate, and learn which businesses have joined us in our mission.
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Mission
New Jersey is the first state predicted to reach “build-out”, according to a Rutgers University study. Our mission is increasingly urgent: To preserve and care for land, and inspire a conservation ethic, now and for the future.
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Trustees
Our dedicated trustees express why they care about D&R Greenway’s mission..
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Milestone Accomplishments
A timeline shows the difference that D&R Greenway has made in our local communities and beyond.
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Staff
Our accomplished team of preservation professionals is recognized nationally, statewide and locally.
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