Non-Rail: Gardens & Parks Co-Hosted by the Garden State And Hudson Valley Divisions

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "Non-Rail: Gardens & Parks Co-Hosted by the Garden State And Hudson Valley Divisions"

Octavia Chapman
5 years ago
Views:

1 Non-Rail: Gardens & Parks Co-Hosted by the Garden State And Hudson Valley Divisions 1 To Table of Contents

2 Non-Rail Activities Activity Cost Thursday Friday Saturday Gardens and Parks Bear Mountain State Park $10 / Vehicle 8 AM to 5 PM Duke Farms Free 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Frelinghuysen Arboretum Free 8 AM to Dusk Greenwood Gardens Leonard J. Buck Garden $10 $5-Seniors $3 $1-Seniors 10 AM to 4 PM 10 AM to 4 PM 10 AM to 5 PM Liberty State Park Free 6 AM to 10 PM New Jersey Botanical Garden Free 8 AM to 8 PM Reeves-Reed Arboretum Free 7 AM to 7 PM Walkway over the Hudson Free 8 AM to Sunset Willowwood Arboretum Free 8 AM to Dusk 2 To Table of Contents

The Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park.

3 Bear Mountain State Park Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, Trailside Museums and Zoo, hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails. The Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park. The Merry-Go-Round at Bear Mountain State Park features hand painted scenes of the park on 42 hand carved seats of native animals including black bear, wild turkey, deer, raccoon, skunk, Canada goose, fox, swan, bobcat, rabbit and more Seven Lakes Drive (or Parkway) Bear Mountain, NY Duke Farms At Duke Farms, you ll find over 1000 acres of land devoted to an ongoing exploration of native species, preservation and sustainability efforts, and of the area s natural beauty. Join us for a walk or bike ride through the landscape. Attend a workshop, event or festival. Eat at our award-winning café or support local farmers at our seasonal market. However you choose to spend your stay, experience the outdoors in a fresh, new way Dukes Parkway West Hillsborough, N.J To Table of Contents

Frelinghuysen Arboretum Through their continuing commitment and volunteer efforts, The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum foster and develop public awareness, knowledge and enjoyment of

arboretumfriends.org/ 353 East Hanover Avenue Morristown, NJ 07962 973-326-7601 35 40 Greenwood Gardens Greenwood Gardens mission is to connect people with nature in an historic garden oasis.

4 Frelinghuysen Arboretum Through their continuing commitment and volunteer efforts, The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum foster and develop public awareness, knowledge and enjoyment of horticulture and the natural world, and of course, help to preserve and maintain the beauty of this most valued community and regional resource, The Frelinghuysen Arboretum East Hanover Avenue Morristown, NJ Greenwood Gardens Greenwood Gardens mission is to connect people with nature in an historic garden oasis. Our vision is a world that embraces the beauty and transformative power of nature, and celebrates the history of place. The Garden Conservancy has endorsed Greenwood Gardens as one of 16 exceptional gardens. Greenwood Gardens was originally the home of the Joseph P. Day family The buildings and landscape were designed by William W. Renwick and constructed by hand of rough local stone and colorful Arts & Crafts tiles. The Days sold the property in 1944 and it declined. In the 1950s Peter P. Blanchard, Jr. and his wife Adelaide Childs Frick purchased the property and added their own signature to the Gardens. In particular, they added many evergreen trees, shrubs, and new design elements. The allées at the entrance and near the ponds are examples. In 2000, in keeping with his father's wishes, Peter P. Blanchard III, and his wife, Sofia Blanchard, began the process of establishing Greenwood gardens as a nonprofit public garden and conservation organization Old Short Hills Road Short Hills, NJ To Table of Contents

Buck, who developed the garden as part of his estate, it was donated to the Somerset County Park Commission by Helen Buck in 1976. Mr.

5 Leonard J. Buck Garden The Leonard J. Buck Garden is a nationally recognized rock garden. Begun in the late 1930 s, the garden consists of planted rock outcroppings and woodland gardens situated in a 29-acre wooded stream valley. Named for Leonard J. Buck, who developed the garden as part of his estate, it was donated to the Somerset County Park Commission by Helen Buck in Mr. Buck collaborated with Zenon Schreiber, a well-known landscape architect, to develop a naturalistic woodland rock garden incorporating rock outcroppings found on the property. Each of the 12 outcroppings creates varying exposures and microclimates which enable different plants to flourish Layton Road Far Hills, NJ Liberty State Park Liberty State Park is a green oasis in the middle of Metropolitan northern New Jersey. With the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as a spectacular backdrop, Liberty State Park is one of the state's most dramatic parks. The historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (CRRNJ), a grand setting for much of New Jersey's transportation history in the northeast, sits prominently at the north end of the park. A two-mile promenade, Liberty Walk links the picnic area, Interpretive Center and the CRRNJ Terminal while presenting visitors with a sweeping view of the Hudson River. An outdoor performance area and other improvements mark the northern section of the park, while the western portion is dominated by the state-of-theart Liberty Science Center. Liberty State Park also is the only location in New Jersey with Ferry service to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. 1 Audrey Zapp Drive Jersey City, NJ To Table of Contents

Here you can wander amid the elegance of formal gardens, or along gentle paths winding through the woods. The NJBG includes 96 acres of specialty gardens surrounded by 1000 acres of woodlands.

6 New Jersey Botanical Garden Come explore the Garden of the Garden State. From the delicate shades of a tiny wildflower to the vibrant colors of massed annual plantings, Skylands is a place of beauty in any season. Here you can wander amid the elegance of formal gardens, or along gentle paths winding through the woods. The NJBG includes 96 acres of specialty gardens surrounded by 1000 acres of woodlands. You're invited to wander and explore the miles of marked trails. Skylands is also a safe haven for unusual plant species from around the world. The garden protects and preserves these plants as their natural habitats are changed forever by progress. Enjoy your visit to the New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands! 2 Morris Road Ringwood, N.J Reeves-Reed Arboretum Reeves-Reed Arboretum offers 13.5 acres of natural beauty, including historic and contemporary gardens and six acres of woodland forest. Whether you are interested in gardening, hiking, art, bird watching, community involvement, or a place for quiet contemplation, the Arboretum has something for you Reeves-Reed Arboretum is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. Its estate and gardens represent design trends by prominent landscape architects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Lenni Lenape Native Americans passed through the property on their route from the coastal areas near Elizabeth, NJ to Schooley's Mountain, further inland. During the Revolutionary period, the area was adjacent to the Old Sow Revolutionary War Cannon and the Signal Beacon atop Beacon Hill. Learn more about these early eras, as well as the Wisners, the founding family of "The Clearing" (as the Arboretum was originally called) and the Reeves and Reed families Hobart Avenue Summit NJ To Table of Contents

Walkway over the Hudson The bridge now known as the Walkway Over the Hudson opened in 1889 as the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge to transport western raw materials to eastern industrial

Rebuilt and re-opened in October 2009 as the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated friends group, the Dyson Foundation, many donors and New York State.

7 Walkway over the Hudson The bridge now known as the Walkway Over the Hudson opened in 1889 as the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge to transport western raw materials to eastern industrial centers. Rebuilt and re-opened in October 2009 as the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated friends group, the Dyson Foundation, many donors and New York State. At 212 feet above the Hudson River, this 1.28 mile linear park boasts scenic views north to the Catskills and south to the Hudson Highlands Parker Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY Willowwood Arboretum In 1908 two brothers used a small legacy to acquire their country home near Gladstone, New Jersey. The two brothers, Henry and Robert Tubbs, and Henry s adopted son, Dr. Benjamin Blackburn, developed this country place into the Willowwood Arboretum, New Jersey s most comprehensive and longest continually operating Arboretum. Since 1980 under the stewardship and management of the Morris County Park Commission, the Willowwood Foundation and the support and hard work of countless donors and volunteers have made it possible for the public to enjoy this beautiful green space of gardens and meadows Longview Rd Far Hills, NJ To Table of Contents

BEFORE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION MOTION OF THE FRIENDS OF LIBERTY STATE PARK TO INTERVENE IN OPPOSITION

BEFORE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Texas Eastern Transmission, LP ) NJ-NY Expansion Project Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC ) Docket No. CP11-56 MOTION OF THE FRIENDS