Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park

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What the D&R Canal State Park Has To Offer
The Delaware and Raritan Canal was built in the 1830s to transport goods to industrial areas. Today it is used as a water supply system and a corridor for people as well as wildlife. As you walk on the towpath you will see 19th century mills and locktender houses, along with hand-built spillways and stone-arched culverts.

The D&R Canal State Park offers a variety of habitats within its 70 mile long corridor. The canal is adjacent to many rivers making it an ideal place to study the diversity and adaptions of organisms found in a freshwater flood plain and riverine habitats. The park also contains areas representing upland forests and fields in varying stages of succession.

No matter what area of the D&R Canal State Park you visit, your students will leave with a better understanding of nature and their place in it.

All the programs listed below are FREE!

Call and speak with our Naturalist for more information or to schedule a program for your class.

D&R Canal State Park Naturalist: Stephanie Fox
Phone: (609) 397-2949
E-Mail: dnrnaturalist@verizon.net

Nature Program Topics Include:
Forestry
Students will learn...

		to identify New Jersey trees using a dichotomous key;
		to infer a tree's life history by looking at tree cookies;
		how different parts of a tree function together to make a tree grow.

Water Quality
Students will learn...

		to identify macroinvertebrates that help determine water quality;
		how point and non-point pollution effects water quality;
		to perform water testing for certain parameters.

Orienteering:
Students will learn...

		to identify topography symbols;
		how to determine distance from a topographical map;
		how to use a magnetic compass and complete a small obstacle course.

Insect Investigation:
Students will learn...

		how to find and identify insects;
		the diverse lifestyles and adaptations insects possess;
		the characteristics that make-up an insect.

NJ Animals:
Students will learn...

		the different classifications of animals found in New Jersey;
		about the four habitat requirements: food, shelter, water and a place to raise their young.

In-Class Presentations
If you can't come to us, we will come to you! Our naturalist can present informative, hands-on programs to our students on a variety of environmental subjects. Topics can include: Water Quality, Forestry, Diversity and Adaptions, Introduction to NJ Animals, and Orienteering. Other programs may be available on request. All programs will be geared for your grade level and are in correlation with the NJ Core Curriculum standards. The presentations last approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Please call (609) 924-5705 and speak with our naturalist for more information.

Canal History Programs
Weekend Biking or Walking Tours

Arrangements for historic biking or walking tours at the park can be made by appointment. If you have any questions please call and speak with our Historian for more information.

D&R Canal State Park Historian: Vicki Chirco
Phone: (609) 924-5705
E-Mail: dnrhistorian@verizon.net

Programs for Scouts
The Naturalist and Historian at the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park also offer several programs designed to help scouts work toward a variety of badge requirements. In some cases, one scheduled program is all that is needed to complete a badge and add to your list of scouting achievements. AND IT'S FREE!! Programs include:

GIRL SCOUTS

Brownies Animals Birds Try-It Eco-Explorer/Outdoor Adventurer Creepy Crawlers Trees for Our Future NJ Heritage Patch	Juniors Earth Connections Finding Your Way Wildlife Trees for Our Future NJ Naturalist NJ Heritage Patch	Seniors/Cadettes Wildlife Eco-Action Orienteering Trees for Our Future NJ Naturalist NJ Heritage Patch

BOY SCOUTS
Webelos Naturalist and Forester	Bears Sharing Your World With Wildlife

Other programs such as Orienteering and The Story of the D&R Canal can also be scheduled. If you are a scout leader and interested in scheduling one of these programs for your troop, then contact either Vicki (Historian) at dnrhistorian@verizon.net or Stephanie (Naturalist) at dnrnaturalist@verizon.net to discuss availability. Both can also be reached at (609) 924-5705. REMEMBER ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE!

Calendar of Events
The following scheduled programs are run by the D&R Canal State Park Naturalist, Historian and/or an affliated friends organization. Pre-registration is required to participate in any of the listed events unless otherwise noted. To do so, please call either (609) 924-5705 (main park office at Kingston), (609) 397-2949 (Bulls Island office) or the number indicated in the listing. You'll need to leave a contact name and phone number in the event of cancellation as well as the number of people planning to attend the program (please indicate number of adults and children). Program registration can also be done via the Internet by filling-out our Program Registration Form.

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Programs begin at varied times which are noted below and are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather, insufficient interest or other unforeseen circumstances. Call the park office if in doubt about a program's cancellation. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE! If you would like further information about a specific program, please call.

2009 Calendar of Events ~ 175 Years & Counting!

MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST

MAY EVENTS
May 18 - August 14 Mondays - Fridays	Ribbon of Life ~ D & R Canal At 175: D&R Greenway Land Trust in Princeton N.J. in partnership with the D&R Canal Commission and The Delaware River Mill Society is presenting this fabulous exhibition at the Johnson Education Center located at One Preservation Place, just off Rosedale Road in Princeton. The exhibition, celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Delaware and Raritan Canal, will include historic images selected from the archives of the D&R Canal Commission and contemporary artwork selected by the 175th Celebration Committee. This special display opens in Princeton on May 18th and continues through August 14th before moving to the Prallsville Mills in Stockton where it will reopen on August 30th. Over 50 images collected by Jim Amon, former executive director of the D&R Canal Commission, will be included in the show. Mr. Amon had the foresight many years ago to establish this wonderful collection of images and many will be shown to the public for the very first time. Accompanying the exhibit will be a brief history of the canal and its transformation into a recreational area, written by Mr. Amon. Featured sections of the exhibit will include Along the D&R Canal – A Postcard View, with large hand colored images of the feeder from Raven Rock to Trenton and the main-stem from Bordentown to New Brunswick. A smaller section entitled Vessels & Voyages will highlight some of the usual and unusual boats to navigate this waterway. This exhibition is open to the public in Princeton from May 18th - August 14th at the D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center located just off Rosedale Road, at One Preservation Place. Please call 609-924-4646, Monday – Friday, 10am - 4 m for gallery hours and further information. This exhibition will also travel to Stockton, where it will be on view from August 30 – September 30, 2009 at the Prallsville Mills. Please contact the Delaware River Mill Society at 609-397-3586 for hours of display and further information. OPENING RECEPTION IN PRINCETON - The public is invited to an Opening Reception on June 19th from 5:30 m-7:30 pm at D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Johnson Education Center. Please call 609-924-4646 to RSVP. Visit us online at www.drgreenway.org or call 609-683-7132 for more information.
JUNE EVENTS
June 6 (Saturday)	Hoof-It Along the Canal with the Somerset Horse & Pony Association: The Somerset County Horse and Pony Association has planned a series of horseback rides along the D & R Canal's historic towpath throughout 2009 as part of the waterway's 175th anniversary year celebration. Interested riders MUST OWN AND BRING THEIR OWN HORSE to participate in any/all of the rides. This is the second ride in the series is scheduled on National Trails Day. This will be a 5-6 mile ONE WAY ride (10-12 round trip). We hope to have a car at the turnaround point so those who want to return via vehicle to retrieve their trailers and drive back to the turnaround point to pick-up their horses may do so. The meeting location is still to be determined but the start time will be 9:30 am. Further details TBA so do make sure to keep checking this online calendar for updates. The eventual goal will be to ride the length of main canal towpath. For more information or to indicate your interest in participating, please email the Ride Leader, Susan-Data Samtak for more information. PARTICIPATION IS FREE. PRE-REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED. INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS. ALL WELL MANNERED HORSES AND RIDERS ARE WELCOME!
June 7 (Sunday)	Annual "Run of the Mill": A 5K fundraiser for the Susan & Chelsea Makara Foundation, starting and ending at the Prallsville Mills, and looping around Lower Creek Road in Delaware Township and the Wickecheoke Creek Nature Preserve of the NJ Conservation Foundation. For further details and registration information please call 609.203.1800 or visit www.run-of-the-mill.org.
June 13 (Saturday)	The Blackwells Mills Canal House Association's 12th Annual Folk Concert *Musicman Tal and Friends* returns to the historic Blackwells Mills canal house for the 12th Annual Folk Concert by the Canal. The song sheets are ready, all you need to do is bring a blanket, chair, some munchies and be prepared to enjoy a few hours relaxing by the canal. Come join the fun! The Blackwells Mills Canal House is located at the intersection of Blackwells Mills and Canal Roads in Franklin Township. Registration is NOT required and admission is free!
June 14 (Sunday)	D & R Greenway's Founders Fete: D&R Greenway’s founding mission was to preserve lands along the D&R Canal and its tributary streams. What better location to applaud the vision of our founders than along the banks of the D&R Canal! This year marks the 20th anniversary of D&R Greenway's founding and the 175th anniversary of the D&R Canal, which inspired our first preservation goal to permanently protect the land surrounding and buffering this important water resource. Please join us at 12:30 pm for a 45-minute walk along this environmentally sensitive and historically significant park. Your guides will be Jim Amon, a founder of D&R Greenway and first Executive Director, D&R Canal Commission, and Sophie Glovier, author of a brand new trail book, *Walk The Trails In And Around Princeton. Following the walk, enjoy a food and wine tasting at Eno Terra Restaurant where Sophie will be signing her book. For those not walking, you may join the festivities at 1:30 pm at the Kingston lock. Tickets for this fund raising event is $75/ticket.* 20th Anniversary sponsors are entitled to tickets based on sponsorship level; call now to reserve your space! Reserve today by e-mail or by calling 609.924.4646.
June 14 (Sunday)	Garden Party at the Port Mercer Canal House & Canoe the Canal Day: This joint Lawrence Historical Society and Lawrence Township annual event offers an afternoon of boating on the canal followed by ice-cream, music and tours at the historic Port Mercer Canal House. Bring your own canoe or contact the Lawrence Township Recreation Department if you don't have your own. Call 609-844-7067 to reserve a canoe through the Township ($30 for the afternoon) and join other paddlers between 1:00 - 4:00 pm for an afternoon of fun. Boating will start at Cherry Tree Lane in Lawrence Township and end at the Port Mercer Canal House where tours, music and ice-cream from the Stone Cold Creamery await. The Garden Party at the Port Mercer Canal House begins at 2:00 pm. For further details please call The Lawrence Historical Society at (609) 896-0782 or visit www.thelhs.org
June 16 (Tuesday)	Dine Out for the Canal: This fundraiser arranged by the *D & R Canal Watch* in celebration of the canal's 175th anniversary, enables participants to show their support for the park while enjoying a meal out. On two Tuesday and two Thursday evenings this summer 12 generous resturants located in communities along the canal will donate 15% of the cost of your meals to directly benefit the park. So print out the dinner IDs (coupons) below and go out to enjoy a meal on JUNE 16, JUNE 25, JULY 7 and/or JULY 23. It is up to everyone who supports the D & R Canal to make it work! The more people who participate, the more money will be raised to help support the Park. All you have to do is mark the above dates on your calendars, print out the flyer and IDs, grab your favorite person or a group of friends, and go for a pleasant meal out! There are a number of choices, in all price ranges and cuisines. All of the participating restaurants have websites so you can study menus before you go. And, all are along the canal, most within sight of it. LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS & DINNER IDS (coupons). NOTE: Restaurants WILL NOT PARTICIPATE without the ID so do make sure to present it BEFORE ORDERING!
June 25 (Thursday)	Open House and Victorian Tea Party: This Lawrence Historical Society event marking the 175th anniversary of the official opening of the D & R Canal offers a full day of open house tours at the historic Port Mercer Canal House (4278 Quaker Road ~ behind the Mercer Mall.). Join us as we open the doors of the canal bridge tender's house at 10:00 am and keep them open all day to 4:00 pm. Starting at 4:00 we will be hosting a special outdoor Victorian-style tea service. So come join us in Lawrence Township for a 19th century-style tea along the canal on the patio of the historic Port Mercer Canal House. For further details please call The Lawrence Historical Society at (609) 896-0782 or visit www.thelhs.org Registration is NOT required and admission is free!
June 25 (Thursday)	Dine Out for the Canal: This fundraiser arranged by the *D & R Canal Watch* in celebration of the canal's 175th anniversary, enables participants to show their support for the park while enjoying a meal out. On two Tuesday and two Thursday evenings this summer 12 generous resturants located in communities along the canal will donate 15% of the cost of your meals to directly benefit the park. So print out the dinner IDs (coupons) below and go out to enjoy a meal on JUNE 16, JUNE 25, JULY 7 and/or JULY 23. It is up to everyone who supports the D & R Canal to make it work! The more people who participate, the more money will be raised to help support the Park. All you have to do is mark the above dates on your calendars, print out the flyer and IDs, grab your favorite person or a group of friends, and go for a pleasant meal out! There are a number of choices, in all price ranges and cuisines. All of the participating restaurants have websites so you can study menus before you go. And, all are along the canal, most within sight of it. LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS & DINNER IDS (coupons). NOTE: Restaurants WILL NOT PARTICIPATE without the ID so do make sure to present it BEFORE ORDERING!
June 26 (Friday)	Bike the Path to Griggstown: Enjoy a Friday morning bike ride along the canal with the D&R's summer seasonal, Margaret Charleroy. Bring your own bicycle and meet at the Kingston Canal House located off Route 27 (Main Street in Kingston) at 10:00 am. Be prepared for a 10-mile ride that will go to the Griggstown Causeway and back. Come enjoy the park, burn a few calories and learn a bit about the D & R! This program is NOT recommended for young children 8 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult and equipped with a helmet. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This program is FREE and subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Register for this program
JULY EVENTS
July 7 (Tuesday)	Dine Out for the Canal: This fundraiser arranged by the *D & R Canal Watch* in celebration of the canal's 175th anniversary, enables participants to show their support for the park while enjoying a meal out. On two Tuesday and two Thursday evenings this summer 12 generous resturants located in communities along the canal will donate 15% of the cost of your meals to directly benefit the park. So print out the dinner IDs (coupons) below and go out to enjoy a meal on JUNE 16, JUNE 25, JULY 7 and/or JULY 23. It is up to everyone who supports the D & R Canal to make it work! The more people who participate, the more money will be raised to help support the Park. All you have to do is mark the above dates on your calendars, print out the flyer and IDs, grab your favorite person or a group of friends, and go for a pleasant meal out! There are a number of choices, in all price ranges and cuisines. All of the participating restaurants have websites so you can study menus before you go. And, all are along the canal, most within sight of it. LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS & DINNER IDS (coupons). NOTE: Restaurants WILL NOT PARTICIPATE without the ID so do make sure to present it BEFORE ORDERING!
July 11 (Saturday)	Stream Stomp: Join the D&R Canal State Park naturalist for a Saturday afternoon introductory program that will explore the fascinating world of water critters. Stephanie Fox will explain how water life can be indicators of water quality. It will be a cool way to spend a hot summer day! Be prepared to spend a few hours in the heat and sun. This activity is appropriate for ages 4 and up. Participants are asked to meet at the Kingston Canal House, located directly off Rt. 27 (Main Street), in Kingston. This program will begin at 1:00 pm. This program is co-sponsored by Kingston Greenway Association. Pre-registration IS REQUESTED. Weather permitting. Register for this program
July 17: (Friday)	Family Night Hike at the Bulls Island Natural Area: Looking for a new adventure for your family to enjoy together. Join the park naturalist, Stephanie Fox, at Bull's Island (located approximately 7 miles north of Lambertville directly off Rt. 29 in Hunterdon County) on a one mile hike along the Natural Area Trail. This trail offers views of enormous Tulip Trees, Ostrich Ferns and is home to many of NJ's wildlife creatures. This short one-mile walk will introduce to the sounds and sights of dusk including the melodious sounds of toads and the birds calling their good night sounds. Families with children of all ages are welcome to join the group. Participants are asked to meet at 7:00 pm at the Bulls Island Visitor's Center. REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED. Weather permitting. Register for this program
July 18 (Saturday)	History Walk ~ From Nursery to Canal: Enjoy a round-trip walk with the D & R's historian leading from the main office at Kingston to the canal towpath and the Kingston Canal House. Participants will meet at the Kingston office located at 145 Mapleton Road at 10:00 am for a leisurely 2-mile round trip walk. The group will proceed from the headquarters through a portion of the Mapleton Preserve (the former Princeton Nursery site) towards the canal towpath and the Kingston Canal House before turning back. Come enjoy a summer morning outdoors while burning a few calories and learning a bit about the historic resources of the D & R Canal State Park! Pre-registration IS REQUIRED. Weather permitting. Register for this program
July 20 - 24: (Monday - Thursday)	CAMP CRITTERS!: NEW THIS SUMMER! The State Park naturalist will be offering a MINI SUMMER CAMP for our mini-nature explorers. Children ages 4 to 6 along with their parents are invited to Bulls Island (located approximately 7 miles north of Lambertville directly off Rt. 29 in Hunterdon County) to learn about the mystery and wonders of all of NJ's wildlife. Each day a different group of animals will be highlighted with hands-on activities, story times and crafts. Camp hours will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. There is NO FEE for this program, but there is LIMITED AVAILABILITY. Please call early to reserve your spot. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register for this program
July 23 (Thursday)	Dine Out for the Canal: This fundraiser arranged by the *D & R Canal Watch* in celebration of the canal's 175th anniversary, enables participants to show their support for the park while enjoying a meal out. On two Tuesday and two Thursday evenings this summer 12 generous resturants located in communities along the canal will donate 15% of the cost of your meals to directly benefit the park. So print out the dinner IDs (coupons) below and go out to enjoy a meal on JUNE 16, JUNE 25, JULY 7 and/or JULY 23. It is up to everyone who supports the D & R Canal to make it work! The more people who participate, the more money will be raised to help support the Park. All you have to do is mark the above dates on your calendars, print out the flyer and IDs, grab your favorite person or a group of friends, and go for a pleasant meal out! There are a number of choices, in all price ranges and cuisines. All of the participating restaurants have websites so you can study menus before you go. And, all are along the canal, most within sight of it. LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS & DINNER IDS (coupons). NOTE: Restaurants WILL NOT PARTICIPATE without the ID so do make sure to present it BEFORE ORDERING!
July 25: (Saturday)	Bike the Path to Griggstown: Enjoy a morning bike ride along the historic towpath with the park’s summer seasonal. Your tour leader will guide the group on an 8 1/2 mile ride and explain canal structures and the waterway’s history along the way. Interested participants are asked to bring their own bicycle, helmet and water and meet at the Blackwells Mills Causeway (where Canal Road and Blackwells Mills Road meet in Somerset, Franklin Township)at 10:00 am. This program is NOT recommended for young children 8 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult and equipped with a helmet. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This program is FREE and subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Register for this program
July 31 (Friday)	Kayak the Feeder Canal: The park naturalist will be leading a kayaking tour starting at the Bulls Island canoe launch (located 7 miles north of Lambertville directly off Route 29 in Hunterdon County) so mark your calendars and plan to join her for a scenic summer paddle along the historic waterway. The park has a limited number of kayaks available for this program, but there is a kayak concession at the site for those in need of renting a boat. This kayak trip will be along the calm waters of the historic feeder where aquatic wildlife thrives. Please join us at 1:00 pm to enjoy the experience of a leisurely paddle along the waters of one of New Jersey’s hidden treasure. Participants are required to wear PFD's and some kayaking experience is required. Participants must be 13 year of age or older. SPACE IS LIMITED so please make sure to call early to reserve your spot. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This program is FREE and subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Register for this program
AUGUST EVENTS
August 1 (Saturday)	Walk the Path in Lawrence Township: Enjoy a morning walk along the canal with the D & R's Historian and visit two historic homes along the way - The Port Mercer Canal House and the 18th Century Brearley House. The group will meet at the Port Mercer Canal House in Lawrence Township (4278 Quaker Road ~ Behind the Mercer Mall) at 9:30 a.m. for a brief talk about the history of the D&R Canal. The group will then walk along the historic towpath to the Lawrence Historical Society's Brearley House where the we will be treated to a tour of this restored 18th century home by the Society's docents. Come join us for this 2.5 mile round trip walk back in time. Pre-registration IS required. Weather permitting. Register for this program
August 1 (Saturday)	Bike the Path to Lambertville: Enjoy a morning bike ride along the Feeder Canal with the D & R's summer seasonal, Margaret Charleroy. Bring your own bicycle and meet at the Bull's Island Recreation Area (off Route 29 in Hunterdon County) at 10:00 am. Be prepared for a 15 mile loop that will pass through the historic towns of Stockton and Lambertville. Come enjoy the park, burn a few calories and learn a bit about the D&R! This program is NOT recommended for young children 8 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult and equipped with a helmet. Pre-registration IS REQUIRED. Weather permitting. Register for this program
August 7 (Friday)	Night Flyers: Learn about the wildlife that awakens after dark. The naturalist of D&R will be discussing the adaptations and habits of the bats and owls of New Jersey and their importance to our ecosystem. Participants will get a chance to look through owl pellets, listen to the many varied sounds of owls and debunk the many rumors of bats. The program is suitable for all ages. This Friday evening program will be held at Bulls Island Recreational Area and begins at 6:30 pm. Pre-registration IS REQUIRED. Register for this program
August 22 (Friday)	Kayak the Feeder Canal: The park naturalist will be leading a kayaking tour starting at the Griggstown Day Use area (located at the corner of Canal Road and the Griggstown Causeway in Franklin Township, Somerset County) so mark your calendars and plan to join her for a scenic summer paddle along the historic waterway. The park has a limited number of kayaks available for this program, but there is a kayak concession at the site for those in need of renting a boat. This kayak trip will be along the calm waters of the historic D & R Canal where aquatic wildlife thrives. Please join us at 1:00 pm to enjoy the experience of a leisurely paddle along the waters of one of New Jersey’s hidden treasure. Participants are required to wear PFD's and some kayaking experience is required. Participants must be 13 year of age or older. SPACE IS LIMITED so please make sure to call early to reserve your spot. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This program is FREE and subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Register for this program
August 30 (Sunday)	Bike the Feeder to the Prallsville Mill Family Fun Picnic: Enjoy a late morning bike ride along the historic towpath with canal expert Bob Barth. Bob will lead this 15-mile ride along the feeder canal and explain canal structures and history along the way. Interested participants will gather at the Bulls Island canoe launch parking lot at 11:00 am (located approximately 7 miles north of Lambertville directly off Route 29 in Hunterdon County) and bike south three miles to the Prallsville Mill Complex where the group will break to enjoy the Delaware River Mill Society’s family picnic celebration. Afterwards the group will proceed south into the historic town of Lambertville before heading back to Bulls Island. Participants must bring their own bike, helmet, water and lunch. Those who would prefer a shorter ride are invited to enjoy the picnic and then head back to Bulls Island on their own. This FREE ride is sponsored by the D&R Canal Watch. To register and/or receive further information please contact Bob Barth at 201-401-3121.

Our Wish List
Please check the list below to see if you could donate any of the following items to the Park to enhance our interpretive programs! Donations would be greatly appreciated and are tax deductible! Contact the office if you are able to help out.

E-mail: inquiries@dandrcanal.com
Phone: 609-924-5705

		A color printer that is compatible with Windows 98 or higher
		Field Guides
		New Jersey History Books
		Books on Canal History or Technology
		Binoculars
		Insect Nets
		Mounted Animals for use in displays and/or in programs

We're Looking for a Few Good Volunteers...
Do you have time on your hands? Are you interested in history or nature? Do you have hands-on skills such as sewing, wood working or engineering? If so, we would love to hear from you! Our interpreters are interested in finding a few good volunteers who have an interest in the D&R Canal and want to help others learn more about it. A few projects you might consider "taking on" include:

		Creating and sewing both a boy's and girl's typical 19th century outfit that can be used in hands-on programs;
		Developing your own canal or 19th century related project;
		Compiling an on-going bird list for all areas along the canal;
		Creating a nature or history program for the public using your area of expertise.

If one of these projects interests you, please contact the park office and ask to speak with either the Historic Preservation Specialist or the Naturalist.

E-mail: inquiries@dandrcanal.com
Phone: 609-924-5705

REMEMBER: All programs are FREE!