Join us
Sunday, April 25th, 1-3pm
for the
Franklin Parker Trail Dedication Ceremony
Frank Parker had a hand in protecting land for public use and conservation all over New Jersey and throughout the nation. He was also instrumental in preserving the original 300 acres of Schiff more than twenty-five years ago, and served as Schiff’s first President. Frank died in February, 2008, at age 82, leaving a wonderful legacy of conservation for current and future generations to enjoy.
The Franklin Parker Trail begins on the 107-acre McVicker’s Brook Preserve, which is jointly owned by Mendham Borough and Schiff, and then continues onto the 430+ acre Schiff Nature Preserve. The trail traverses wetlands and uplands, and offers hikers access to previously inaccessible sections of both Preserves.
Join us on Sunday to celebrate the opening of the Franklin Parker Trail. After the dedication ceremony, an optional guided hike will traverse a portion of the trail through McVickers Brook Preserve to the trailhead at the end of Thomas Road. Shuttle service will be available to return hikers to their cars after the guided hike.
WHEN: Sunday April 25, 2010 at 1:00 PM
WHERE: New Trailhead Parking Lot on Pleasant Valley Road
(Parking at Middle Valley Farm with shuttle service to trailhead)
Speakers:
Michael Catania, President, Schiff Natural Lands Trust
Neil Henry, Mayor, Mendham Borough
Margaret Nordstrom, Freeholder, Morris County
Terrence Nolan, Trust for Public Land
John Parker, Son of Franklin Parker
1:15 PM: Dedication ceremony
1:45 PM: Refreshments
2:00 PM: Depart for hike
3:00 PM: Hikers are shuttled back from the Thomas Road trailhead to their cars at Middle Valley Farm.
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place at the Schiff Nature Center. Please call 973-543-6004 for a morning update.
Please RSVP to info@schiffnaturepreserve.org, or call 973-543-6004, by Friday April 23rd if you plan to join us.
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January 22, 2010:Mendham
land sells for $1 million below value
January 24, 2010: Schiff
Adds 17 Acres of Open Space in Mendham Township
In honor of our 25th anniversary in 2009, Schiff created
a documentary on the history of our organization entitled, "Legacy
of the Land." From the documentary, we also created a music
video of a song "Schiff Is Where It's At," written and
perfromed by Ken Galipeau. These amazing projects were created solely
with the help of volunteers.
Legacy
of the Land (Full version: 23:00)
Legacy
of the Land (Short version: 4:12)
Schiff
Is Where It's At (Music Video)
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