First Day Hike in the Mapleton Preserve

Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands invites everyone to a First Day Hike in the Mapleton Preserve on Monday, January 1, 2018, from noon until 2 pm. For anyone who made a resolution to walk more, this is a great opportunity to start the new year off on the right foot with an easy 1.5 mile loop hike through the Mapleton Preserve. (The walk may be shortened if the weather demands it.)

The walk will start at the Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park Headquarters at 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston. Hot chocolate and hot cider will be served afterward. Dress for the weather, which may include high winds, so be sure to cover your ears, neck, head and hands. The walk is free and all are welcome.  For more information, call 609-683-0483.

Photo: Crabapple row in the Mapleton Preserve by Tari Pantaleo

Christmas Postcard

Sorry Not Sorry

The president won't apologize to women so Liz Plank did it for him.

The president won't apologize to women so I did it for him. pic.twitter.com/Y4GGnWu4FU

— Liz Plank (@feministabulous) December 21, 2017

Christmas Bird Count With Kingston Greenways

Kingston Greenways Association will host the Kingston segment of this year's Audubon Christmas Bird Count this Sunday, December 17, 2017. The count begins at 7:30 am at the Kingston Locktender's House and goes until noon. After a break for lunch at Palace of Asia in Kingston, the count continues in the afternoon until 5 pm. Join KGA for morning, afternoon or both. Experienced birders and novices are equally welcome to participate. Dress warmly and bring binoculars if you have them. To register, call Karen Linder at 609-683-0483 or email her at karen.e.linder@gmail.com. For more information about the history of the Christmas Bird Count, visit KGA.

Photo: Savannah Sparrow by Tam Stuart