Tag Archives: urban greening

Searing Heat, Soaring Spirits and a Newark Park to Behold

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Michelle Knapik

Michelle Knapik, Environment Program Director Choosing a starting place for the story of the opening of Nat Turner Park, the largest City-owned park in Newark, is challenging. This is a rich, multi-layered story, filled with numerous champions, diverse entry points … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks for People | Tagged Friends of Nat Turner Park, Nat Turner Park, Parks for People Newark, Trust for Public Land, urban beautification, urban greening, urban parks, youth recreation | 4 Comments

Knee High in Trenton

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Michelle Knapik

Michelle Knapik, Environment Program Director In mid-July I took my grandmother out for a ride through the rolling hills and farmlands of central Pennsylvania. She was anxious to see if the corn was knee high (by the 4th of July … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Food Systems | Tagged community gardens, food access, food justice, food security, Isles, local food systems, urban agriculture, urban beautification, urban farming, urban greening | 2 Comments

In Urban Land We Trust

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Michelle Knapik

Michelle Knapik, Program Director, Environment Camden waterfront I had the privilege of joining the New Jersey Conservation Foundation (NJCF) board and staff for part of a weekend retreat that included a tour of conserved lands and targeted preservation parcels. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Food Systems | Tagged urban agriculture, urban farms, urban greening, urban redevelopment | 2 Comments

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