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COMING EVENTS
Winged Wonders of the Night
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 8 to 10 PM
Join FPNL and wildlife biologist Blaine Rothauser to explore the world of New Jersey moths during National Moth Week. We seldom see them, as most fly at night, but moths are important pollinators, and their caterpillars are a major food source for baby birds.
After a slide presentation on moths, we will step outside and turn on a 1,000-watt light after dark to lure moths and identify them. Bring a camera for some awesome close-ups! Bug spray, flashlight or headlamp, and comfortable walking shoes recommended. You will be walking outside at dusk and dark. This night event is geared towards ages 12+.
Admission is free but pre-registration is required. To pre-register, send an email to Karen.e.linder@gmail.com or call 609-683-0483. You may also register at this link: https://fpnl.org/pre-register/ Space is limited to 25; please register as soon as possible.
PAST EVENTS
“Signs of Spring” Nature Walk
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Led by Karen Linder, we admired skunk cabbage on the Bamboo Trail in the Mapleton Preserve and walked alongside the Heathcote Brook, looking for emerging spring wildflowers, many recently planted by a corps of volunteers.
Arbor Day Celebration of Native Plants
Saturday, April 26, 2025
We celebrated the Grand Opening of two Eagle Scout Projects – a 10 x 50-ft Native Wildflower Garden, developed by Eagle Scout Hamsika Yadavalli and two planters with Native Shrubs, constructed by her twin brother Kartikeya Yadavalli. Guests toured the new gardens, learned the value of native plants and shrubs, found out about invasive plants you can eat, and got the scoop on composting.
Kingston Historical Society Tea Time Talks
Sunday, March 23, 2025
“Mapleton Preserved” was the subject of a talk by Karen Linder, president of FPNL. A link to this presentation will be available soon.
Annual Meeting: Farmer and Educator Tomia MacQueen on Preservation, Conservation, and Community Building
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Tomia MacQueen, the owner of Wildflower Farm in Pennington, gave a wonderful talk, which was recorded and is available for viewing on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLfbmy7jKaM
Mrs. MacQueen is an Educator, Farmer and Master Gardener specializing in culturally relevant food. She grows organically-raised poultry and lamb with a focus on humane animal husbandry. Her certified organic farm also produces and preserves vegetables and seed varieties from around the world and is host to K-12, university, and adult educational classes and workshops focused on sustainability, homesteading, and small-scale farming, with conservation in mind.
Her talk opens further discussions for those interested in community building and possibilities for the preservation and conservation of the former Princeton Nurseries Seed House and adjacent area, such as community gardens, growing seeds and plants, local farmer support systems and local, regional and international impact and partnerships through the preservation of heritage seeds and foods.
Winter Sowing Workshop
Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2, 2025
Participants joined Master Gardener Lynn Grillo and Karen Linder for a hands-on workshop on winter sowing, a technique for growing seeds outside in winter, using recycled jugs as mini greenhouses.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Work Session
Monday, January 20, 2025
Eighteen volunteers refused to be daunted by the frigid temperature, and performed miracles of “de-vine intervention!” In addition to removing invasive vines from trees, participants collected large litter (too big to be disguised by snow) and giving the Clivus multrum a good cleaning. Thanks to all who came to help!
