Category Archives: Local Issues

Beaver Damage

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Don

While hiking through the Plainsboro Preserve, I noticed this tree that had been damaged by beavers. In recent times, there has been an alarming amount of damage by the shore of the lake. An effort is underway to restore the … Continue reading →

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Irises

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Don

At the center of Dayton, NJ, there is a five-corner intersection. Each year, some effort is undertaken to refresh the plantings in this area as a way to beautify the town. The rose and irises and other planting make a … Continue reading →

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Pitch Pines

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Don

One fascinating characteristic of the East Coast of the United States is how often one encounters sandy soil.  Undoubtedly, these sandy soils were remnants left behind from the ebb and flow along ancient shorelines.  Unique species of flora have evolved … Continue reading →

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