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Annual Land Protection Celebration Dinner Sunday, October 25, 2009 The Boat House on Swartswood Lake	HIKING ~ DINING ~ MUSIC ~ GUEST SPEAKER PRE-EVENT HIKE: "Why We Like Limestone" (Meet at the Boat House at 12:30 pm) Join RVC President and resident geologist Bob Canace and Naturalist Dennis Briede on a short hike to learn about the unique virtues of limestone and its relationship to the origin of the Ridge and Valley Region. We'll explore the Shore of Swartswood Lake and visit a sinkhole pond to learn about the mysteries of the amazing "karst" landscape of our area. Easy Hike. 2:00 pm - Appetizer & Complementary Drink (cash bar) Music By: Joe Fobert - - Local Ridge and Valley resident, Joe received a B. A. from Montclair State University, NJ. He attended William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ and Manhattan School of Music, NYC, NY. Currently studying with Jim McNeeley (four time Grammy Award Nominee). Joe has played in original and show bands in the Metropolitan area and throughout the entire East Coast. Available for private lessons. (973) 300-1591 3:00 -5:30 pm - Dinner, Dessert and Coffee Special Guest Speaker: Jon Wager Topic: "Strategic Open Space & Farmland Preservation: We Aren't Done Yet" Jon Wagar is the Vice President for Conservation Programs at Conservation Resources, Inc. and is Director of Land Acquisition and Stewardship at Schiff Natural Lands Trust. He holds a B.S. in Biology from Richard Stockton College, was a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala for three years, and holds a Masters of Forestry Degree from Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental studies. His responsibilities at Schiff include acquisition of open space. Jon stewards over 500-acres of preserved forest and meadows in the Highlands area. Mini-Silent Auction
Sunday, April 26, 2009 2nd Annual Arbor Day Member Appreciation Celebration. Givens Belet American Legion/VFW Route 521 (Hope Road) Blairstown, NJ This event is FREE to members and guest.	With sincere appreciation for making our success possible . . . Ridge and Valley Conservancy (RVC) invites our members and guest to join us for a Member Appreciation Event, to celebrate Arbor Day. RVC thanks it's members for their loyalty by offering them and guest an opportunity to enjoy the images of one of New Jersey’s well known and expert nature photographers; Blaine Rothauser. Mr. Rothauser’s photographs will open your eyes to the breathless beauty of one of New Jersey’s richest natural areas.(www.e-naturaleyes.com) Day's Schedule: 2:00 pm Join us at the Legion for a hike through theLimestone Ridge Preserve. (for those interested in the hike or join us at 3:00 pm) 3:00 pm Mingle with RVC Trustees, members, and guest while enjoying refreshments and a light meal. 3:30 pm Welcome, Protection Update and Announcements. 3:45 - 5:00 Presentation - “The Biodiversity of the Ridge and Valley” by: Blaine Rothauser And . . . Following the presentation, attendees are invited back to RVC’s historic headquarters for a tour and to enjoy a taste of local wine, cheese, bread . . . (16 Main Street, Blairstown) Click Here To View A Slideshow From Event
Sunday, October 19, 2008 ANNUAL LAND PROTECTION Celebration Dinner THE HARDWICK HOUSE, Hardwick NJ	Ridge and Valley Conservancy invites you to their Annual Land Protection Celebration Dinner Join us in celebrating the year's accomplishments and RVC's continued success. Hors d' oeuvres, Dinner, Dessert and Coffee Jazz Entertainment By: Local Artist Dante Cornella Special Guest Speaker: Cathy Bao Bean, Environmentalists as "Immigrants"
National Trails Day Hike Sunday, June 8, 2008	LIMESTONE FOREST HIKE & TRAIL MAINENANCE EVENT Visit a 400 - acre preserve on private land and hike part of the regional Ridge and Valley Trail. RVC Geologist/RVC President Bob Canace and RVC Trustee/Naturalist Dennis Briede will explain the natural setting. Light trail work, including branch pick-up and trail marking will take place. Meet up - 9AM at RVC’s headquarters16 Main Street, Blairstown Coffee and pastries will be served as we gather. Caravan to site. Terrain is mildly challenging. (rain or shine)
Rhythm & Vocal Arbor Day Concert "An Acoustic Affair to Benefit Our Forests" Friday, April 25, 2008 Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts DuBois Theatre on the Campus of Blair Academy, Blairstown	In hindsight, some would question whether we should we have attempted to plan an ambitious concert in less than 4 months, with a sinking economy and rising gas prices? But if the reviews are to serve as any indication and the photos herein linked, RVC managed to accomplish an amazing event in that the RHYTHM & VOCALS ARBOR DAY CONCERT: An Acoustic Affair to Benefit Our Forests, on April 25th, held to a high standard. Indeed, it proved that RVC continues to fearlessly plan creative and unique events with the intent to broaden public appreciation for our special mission. What began as an idea to host a musical fundraiser with an eye toward having it at Blair Academy’s new premier theatre, grew quickly and effortlessly thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of all participants. It was thus certainly worth the effort.
Sunday, November 4, 2007 5th Annual Fall Fundraiser at Hillside Hall, Andover, NJ	Ridge and Valley Conservancy invited members and guest to join in celebrating 15 years of preserving open space & farmland in northwestern New Jersey at their annual Land Protection Celebration. A hiking tour of the Dark Moon Preserve preceded dinner for those who wish to join in. A Silent Auction to benefit Ridge and Valley Conservancy was held. Paintings & Prints by local landscape artist Ken Metcalf / Music by Grover Kemble & Bob Marks
Sunday November 12th 4th Annual Fall Fundraiser at Ellias Creative American Cuisine 411 Rt. 94, Columbia NJ (908) 496-8444	The Ridge and Valley Conservancy invites you and a guest(s) to join us for our fourth annual Fall Fundraiser at Ellias Restaurant in Columbia, NJ. Come and enjoy a day of fresh air, music, good food, drink, and company. *A hike will precede dinner for those who wish to join in.* Join us for some fresh air on a one-mile, non-strenuous hike into our newest project area - The Hemlock Forest Preserve. The Preserve is 170 acres in size and consist of mature Appalachian hardwood and Canadian Hemlock atop limestone. Be the first to experience the public hiking trail and witness the spectacular hemlock ravine at trail's end. *Music By: "Just Us"*
October 16, 2005 RVC's Annual Autumn Land Protection Fundraiser & Tour of Hampton Bog Turtle Habitat Restoration Project Site	The Ridge and Valley Conservancy hosted their annual Land Protection Fundraiser at the Mohawk House Restaurant in Sparta, Sussex County NJ; on Sunday, October 16, 2005 to celebrate their progress and successes in protecting open space in northwestern New Jersey. Prior to the event there was a tour of RVC’s Hampton Bog Turtle Habitat Restoration Project Site; with Ecologist, Jason Tesauro. (Click here for more information) The main event started with complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres followed by a sit down dinner. Ridge and Valley Conservancy’s President, Bob Canace updated guest on the conservancy progress and successes
October 17, 2004 RVC'S Annual Protection Fundraiser & Silent Auction	RVC celebrated the conservancy's recent successes in protecting open space at their annual Land Protection Fundraiser and Silent Auction. The main fundraiser event followed the Ferlas Pond tour, where guest mingled and made their silent auction selections, followed by a buffet style dinner. Bob Canace, RVC president updated guests on the conservancy's progress and RVC trustee and local naturalist Dennis Briede gave a brief lecture on "Open Space Protection and its Effects on Society and Wildlife." Proceeds raised by the fundraiser and silent auction will help offset the cost associated with protecting lands; such as appraisals, surveys, audits, and administrative costs, not subsidized by RVC's public funding sources. The Ridge and Valley acknowledges the generosity of those who contributed to the event and encourage you to support the business that donated to our Silent Auction
June 6, 2004 National Trails Day Celebrated	Ridge and Valley Conservancy trustees and members joined together to celebrate National Trails Day on Sunday, June 6, by taking a hike in the newly acquired, Blair Creek Preserve. RVC trustee and naturalist Dennis Briede led the hike on former logging roads that give access to this deep-woods paradise. Hikers saw and heard migrating songbirds, and marveled at the amphibian-rich vernal pools and clear streams. Barred owls, bear and bobcats also inhabit the preserve, but none were spotted on this day by the hikers.
June 8, 2003 *Land Protection Benefit*	Ridge and Valley Conservancy hosted an afternoon of wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and dessert at the historic Inn at Millrace Pond in Hope NJ to benefit the conservancy's land preservation effort. The afternoon included a tour of the newly preserved Motyka Farm and a tour of the historic Long House both located in Hope. RVC President, Bob Canace concluded the afternoon with a presentation on RVC's "Land Protection Successes