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NJPF calls for entries: International juried photography exhibit

International photographers are invited to submit photographs to be considered for exhibition at the 28th Juried Photography Exhibit of the New Jersey Photography Forum being held November 1, 2022, through December 3, 2922, at the Watchung Arts Center on Stirling Road in Watchung, NJ.

 

How to photograph your artwork online workshop:  July 17, 11-2 p.m.

 

 

In the years since its founding, this exhibition by the NJPF has become one of the most important juried photography exhibits in the NY Metro area annually.

 

The prospectus for the exhibit is available at www.njphotoforum.comor by contacting nancyori@comcast.net. Submissions to the exhibit will be accepted from June 1 through July 14, 2022 at http://njpfsubmissions.com.

 

The cost for entry is $15 for every two photographs entered with no limit to the number of entries and can be charged through PayPal. There will be cash awards for Excellence and Merit as determined by the juror scores. There is no theme for the exhibit, so artists are encouraged to submit their best works. There will be a virtual exhibit on the NJ Photography Forum website as well as a physical exhibit at the Watchung Arts Center.

 

The public is invited to attend an online conference moderated by the curator to review the final exhibit and to interview several of the artists on November 12, 2022, from 3-5 pm EST. Contact Nancy Ori at nancyori@comcast.net to get the Zoom link. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, November 6, 2022, from 1-4 pm at the Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road in Watchung, NJ. All of the images will be for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Watchung Arts Center.

 

The jurors for the show are Harvey Stein, a NYC photographer, instructor at the International Center of Photography, author of 10 books, who is represented by Sous Les Etoiles Gallery in New York; Margarita Mavromichalis, an award-winning Greek photojournalist and street photographer currently living in Japan, and international fine art photography exhibitor; and Nancy Ori, exhibitor, curator, author, freelance photographer, educator, and the director of NJ Photography Forum and Digital Arts Group, and the owner of NJ Media Center in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.

 

 Three years ago, The New Jersey Photography Forum celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding. The NJPF is dedicated to furthering the interests of professional and serious photographers living or working in the Metropolitan area. Over the past 28 years under the direction of Nancy Ori, the NJPF has become the largest and most recognized group of fine art exhibiting photographers in the state of NJ.

 

The monthly meetings are currently held virtually using Zoom. They will return to in-person meetings at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit, NJ when possible. At the meetings, attendees are encouraged to share expertise and advance their skills. The meetings provide access to a wide variety of current creative and technical information through informal presentations and demonstrations by photographic artists. At each meeting, photographers have an opportunity to show their work for critique by their peers. Exhibition possibilities within the fine art community are constantly explored, producing as many as a dozen group exhibits each year at various venues. These opportunities have become an invaluable resource for photographers interested in becoming fine art exhibitors.

 

The Watchung Arts Center offers new art exhibitions each month, performances of music, comedy, improv and classes for children and adults in art, photography, dance, yoga, and more. Visit their website at www.watchungarts.org.

 

You can learn more about the New Jersey Photography Forum by visiting their web site at: www.njphotoforum.com or calling Nancy Ori at 908-790-8820.

 

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Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. reports net income of $1.3 million for FY 2022

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. (“Tel-Instrument,” “TIC,” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: TIKK), a leading designer and manufacturer of avionics test and measurement solutions, today reported net income of $1,309,738 or $0.30 per basic share and $0.26 per diluted share on revenues of $12.9 million for the 2022 fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

Highlights include:

  • Revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, increased $1.4 million, or 12%, versus the prior fiscal year.
  • Gross margins for the 2022 fiscal year were 44.6%, or a 3.3 percentage point improvement over the prior fiscal year.
  • Operating expenses increased by $120K year-over-year, with the increase primarily due to profit sharing accruals.
  • Operating income increased to $937K as compared to 73K in the prior fiscal year.
  • Net Income improved to $1.3 million ($0.30 per basic share), compared to $600K in the prior fiscal year.
  • Cash balances improved to $7 million, compared to $5.5 million at the start of the fiscal year.
  • Working capital at fiscal year-end improved to $3.7 million versus $3.2 million in the prior fiscal year.
  • Net worth improved to $6.2 million compared to $5.2 million at the start of the fiscal year.

 

Mr. Jeffrey O’Hara, Tel-Instrument’s President and CEO commented, “Despite ongoing supply chain interruptions, TIC was able to improve revenues and profitably and substantially strengthen its balance sheet in the last fiscal year. The fourth quarter was adversely impacted by parts shortages due to vendor lead times doubling and tripling in some cases. This disruption has continued in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. We have been ordering additional components from our vendors to mitigate the impact of extended lead times and we expect the supply disruptions to lessen in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. The positive news is that we are in a strong financial position to weather these supply chain issues. We are also excited by the positive initial reception we have seen from customers on the SDR/OMNI test set. We have scheduled product demonstrations with both Boeing and Airbus and our international distributors are starting to place orders for demo units. Initial SDR/OMNI production deliveries are expected to commence in the second quarter of this fiscal year. We believe that this will be a strong competitor in both commercial and military avionic and communication test set markets. The Lockheed Martin F-35 MADL development program had a successful Test Readiness Review (“TRR”) in May and the product is now in environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing. This contract will generate non-recurring engineering (“NRE”) revenues over the next few quarters and is expected to generate ongoing production revenues in the $600K range. We are in final negotiations with the U.S. Navy on a “mid-life” update of our CRAFT test sets. This should entail NRE revenue over the next two years and significant production revenues starting 24 months after contract award.

 

With respect to the Aeroflex litigation, the status of the appeal has not changed even though employees have returned to the Kansas Judicial Center. Aeroflex filed a motion earlier this year with the Appeals Court to substantially increase the bond amount from the $2 million existing amount. We have filed a strong counter to this motion and expect it to be denied. Despite requests for a scheduling conference, no information has been received back from the court. The accrued interest on the judgment amount continues to be a drag on our financial results but we continue to believe that we have a strong case that justifies continuing the appeal process.”

 

About Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp.

Tel-Instrument is a leading designer and manufacturer of avionics test and measurement solutions for the global commercial air transport, general aviation, and government/military aerospace and defense markets. Tel-Instrument provides instruments to test, measure, calibrate, and repair a wide range of airborne navigation and communication equipment. For further information please visit our website at www.telinstrument.com.

 

This press release includes statements that are not historical in nature and may be characterized as “forward-looking statements,” including those related to future financial and operating results, benefits, and synergies of the combined companies, statements concerning the Company’s outlook, pricing trends, and forces within the industry, the completion dates of capital projects, expected sales growth, cost reduction strategies, and their results, long-term goals of the Company and other statements of expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. All predictions as to future results contain a measure of uncertainty and, accordingly, actual results could differ materially. Among the factors which could cause a difference are: changes in the general economy; changes in demand for the Company’s products or in the cost and availability of its raw materials; the actions of its competitors; the success of our customers; technological change; changes in employee relations; government regulations; litigation, including its inherent uncertainty; difficulties in plant operations and materials; transportation, environmental matters; and other unforeseen circumstances. A number of these factors are discussed in the Company’s previous filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

 

TEL-INSTRUMENT ELECTRONICS CORP.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

ASSETS

March 31,

2022

March 31,

2021

Current assets:

Cash

$

4,949,690

$

3,485,275

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,425 and $7,500, respectively

1,049,040

1,933,321

Inventories, net

2,820,497

3,437,989

Restricted cash to support appeal bond

2,011,050

2,011,050

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

244,040

263,067

Total current assets

11,074,317

11,130,702

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net

115,338

200,769

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,720,921

1,922,805

Deferred tax asset, net

2,499,587

2,675,040

Other assets

35,109

35,110

Total assets

$

15,445,272

$

15,964,426

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Operating lease liabilities – current portion

$

194,370

$

201,883

Accounts payable

406,489

906,149

Deferred revenues – current portion

119,835

150,709

Accrued expenses – vacation pay, payroll and payroll withholdings

410,538

457,232

Accrued legal damages

6,097,273

5,889,023

Accrued expenses – other

174,145

365,975

Total current liabilities

7,402,650

7,970,971

Operating lease liabilities – long-term

1,526,551

1,720,921

Long term debt-PPP

–

722,577

Deferred revenues – long-term

289,071

332,428

Total liabilities

9,218,272

10,746,897

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity

Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.10 per share

Preferred stock, 500,000 shares 8% Cumulative Series A Convertible Preferred

issued and outstanding, par value $0.10 per share

3,695,998

3,695,998

Preferred stock, 166,667 shares 8% Cumulative Series B Convertible Preferred

issued and outstanding, par value $0.10 per share

1,147,367

1,147,367

Common stock, 7,000,000 shares authorized, par value $.10 per share,

3,255,887 and 3,255,887 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

325,586

325,586

Additional paid-in capital

7,018,353

7,318,620

Accumulated deficit

(5,960,304

)

(7,270,042

)

Total stockholders’ equity

6,227,000

5,217,529

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

15,445,272

$

15,964,426

TEL-INSTRUMENT ELECTRONICS CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the years ended March 31,

2022

2021

Net sales

$

12,932,790

$

11,582,520

Cost of sales

7,167,450

6,800,021

Gross margin

5,765,340

4,782,499

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative

2,250,576

2,165,190

Litigation expenses

29,479

248,004

Engineering, research, and development

2,548,626

2,295,901

Total operating expenses

4,828,681

4,709,095

Income from operations

936,659

73,404

Other income (expense):

Interest income

3,951

7,483

Forgiveness of PPP loan

722,577

722,577

Interest expense

–

(29,779

)

Interest expense – judgment

(208,250

)

(231,474

)

Other income, net

30,254

30,819

Total other income

548,532

499,626

Income before income taxes

1,485,191

573,030

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

175,453

(27,027

)

Net income

1,309,738

600,057

Preferred dividends

(320,000

)

(320,000

)

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

989,738

$

280,057

Basic income per common share

$

0.30

$

0.09

Diluted income per common share

$

0.26

$

0.12

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

Basic

3,255,887

3,255,887

Diluted

5,095,665

5,073,165

 

Contacts

Pauline Romeo

Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp.

(201) 933-1600 (Ext 309)

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Magellan Scientific and Anax Power sign multi-year, $12M partnership to mine Bitcoin using the 500kW Anax Turboexpanders

AKRON, Ohio — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #bitcoin–Magellan Scientific, LLC (“Magellan” or the “Company”) announces the execution of a long-term exclusive agreement with Anax Power (“Anax”) to use Anax’s proprietary technology to generate zero-emission electricity from natural gas flows to power Magellan’s distributed data centers using 500kW Anax Turboexpanders (“ATE”).

Magellan and Anax are actively working to lower the carbon intensity of digital asset mining. Under the exclusive agreement, Magellan and Anax will jointly develop projects utilizing Anax’s technology to power distributed data centers for digital asset (e.g. Bitcoin) mining applications. These projects will help Midstream Companies, Interstate Pipeline Companies, Utilities and Local Distribution Companies (“LDC”s) accelerate their net-zero goals.

 

The ATE uses waste energy to generate carbon-free power from the pressure letdown process in natural gas transmission pipelines which will be used in Magellan’s off-grid distributed data centers.

 

“We are thrilled to partner with Magellan to power the bitcoin network. We believe in the long-term growth of the crypto ecosystem, and Anax wants to play a role in helping the industry grow in a sustainable way. Pairing the ATE with Magellan’s bitcoin mining data centers provides a practical approach to monetize the ATE’s clean, distributed power,” said Joe Longo, Anax’s CEO.

 

Brent Breon, VP of Power and Power Systems of Magellan Scientific, LLC stated, “Our strategic partnership with Anax adds to our already existing 100MW of power capacity for our U.S. based Bitcoin mining operations. There are thousands of locations across North America that can utilize this carbon-free power generation technology.”

 

Magellan Scientific is a digital asset technology company and operator of decentralized, off-grid data centers. Magellan focuses on off-grid, decentralized digital asset production in North America. The Company’s operations support the expanding digital asset infrastructure and advanced computing systems within North America. Magellan has 100MW of power capacity directed to high-performance computing applications.

 

Anax Power is a New Jersey-based clean energy technology company that builds, markets, and develops projects around the 500kW Anax Turboexpander. Anax is headquartered in Wharton, New Jersey, one of the state’s economic opportunity zones.

Contacts

Brent D. Breon

VP-Power & Power Systems

brent.breon@magellanscientific.com
330-546-4609

www.magellanscientific.com

Michael Longo

Head of Business Development

mlongo@anaxpower.com
201-401-8603

www.anaxpower.com
Twitter: @AnaxPower

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California lures two TV shows with $15 million in extra tax credit funding

 

The California Film Commission announced Monday that it has awarded $15 million in tax credits to two TV shows, inducing them to move production to California. The funds come from the increase to the state’s film and TV tax credit program authorized by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in July. The shows are “The Mysterious Benedict Society” on Disney Plus, which will relocate from Vancouver, and ABC’s “Promised Land,” which will relocate from Georgia.

 

“Promised Land,” which is set in California’s Sonoma Valley, has yet to debut on the network. It was picked up to series in August.

 

Relocating TV from out-of-state is one of the primary goals of California’s film credit program, which was increased to $330 million per year in 2015. Once a show comes to the state under the program, the state is committed to continue subsidizing the show for the duration of its run. The state is currently subsidizing 22 shows that relocated previously and are still in production. That led to a $150 million “shortfall” in the program earlier this year, thanks to steadily increasing production budgets.

 

With California enjoying a historic surplus this year, Newsom initially proposed adding $30 million to the program — solely earmarked to relocating TV shows. The Legislature tacked on an additional $150 million to cover the shortfall and spread the allocation over two years.

 

The announcement comes as TV production has surged to near record levels in Los Angeles, with FilmLA announcing last week that TV production is now 22.1% above the pre-pandemic average. Soundstages are almost at full capacity, and many crews are so exhausted that working hours became the central issue of negotiations between IATSE and the AMPTP on a new contract.

 

“The new expansion of our tax credit program is working to bring more jobs, spending and opportunity to California,” Colleen Bell, the executive director of the California Film Commission, said in a statement. “Production here in California continues to rebound from the pandemic, and the decisive action from our policymakers in Sacramento is helping to fuel that success.”

 

Newsom also signed into law a new $150 million tax credit to incentivize the construction of new soundstages, in order to expand California’s advantage in production infrastructure.

 

— Variety

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CORMEDIX ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against CorMedix Inc. and encourages investors to contact the firm

NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against CorMedix Inc. (“CorMedix” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CRMD) in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired CorMedix securities between July 8, 2020 and May 13, 2021, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors have until September 20, 2021 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

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On March 1, 2021, CorMedix issued a press release “announc[ing] that the [FDA] cannot approve the [new drug application (“NDA”)] for DefenCath…in its present form.” CorMedix informed investors that the “FDA noted concerns at the third-party manufacturing facility after a review of records requested by FDA and provided by the manufacturing facility.”

On this News CorMedix’s stock price fell $5.98 per share, or 39.87%, to close at $9.02 per share on March 1, 2021.

Then on March 13, 2021, CorMedix announced that “[b]ased on our analyses, we have concluded that additional process qualification will be needed with subsequent validation to address the deficiencies identified by FDA.”

On this News CorMedix’s stock price fell $1.51 per share, or 19.97%, to close at $6.05 per share on May 14, 2021.

The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies existed with respect to DefenCath’s manufacturing process and/or at the facility responsible for manufacturing DefenCath; (ii) in light of the foregoing deficiencies, the FDA was unlikely to approve the DefenCath NDA for catheter-related bloodstream infections (“CRBSIs”) in its present form; (iii) Defendants had downplayed the true scope of the deficiencies with DefenCath’s manufacturing process and/or at the facility responsible for manufacturing DefenCath; and (iv) as a result, the Company’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired CorMedix shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker, Melissa Fortunato, or Marion Passmore by email at investigations@bespc.com, telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.

About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.:

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York, California, and South Carolina. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country. For more information about the firm, please visit www.bespc.com. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Contacts

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.

Brandon Walker, Esq.

Melissa Fortunato, Esq.

Marion Passmore, Esq.

(212) 355-4648

investigations@bespc.com
www.bespc.com

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Shoe Station to hold its Vendor Day Brand Showcase Saturday

 The Southeastern retail chain Shoe Station is holding its Vendor Day Brand Showcase Saturday, July 10, 2021. The event, which takes place in all 21 Shoe Station stores, features brand ambassadors from approximately 50 famous brands.
“The freshest styles from leading designers will be showcased at this special event,” President and CEO Brent Barkin stated. “Shoe Station anticipates an enthusiastic consumer response due to pent-up consumer demand, a growing economy, changing weather, and families using some of their stimulus funds.”
This Vendor Day Brand Showcase will feature jaw-dropping Doorbuster specials for one day only. With these limited time deals, customers can save up to 75% off original prices.
There are also significant giveaways, which occur at all store locations, and end 30 minutes after stores open at 9AM.
  • The first 150 adults (ages 16 and older) per store will be receive a $10 Shoe Station gift voucher.
  • Each of the first 100 children in line will receive one free Pop Fidget!
  • One lucky customer (16 years of age or older), per store, will win a $100 Shoe Station gift card at 9AM.
Consumers can meet with brand ambassadors from their favorite brands and have them find the right fit. Famous brands include: Skechers, Asics, b.o.c., Blowfish, Brooks, Dansko, Dockers, Floafers, Keen, Sperry, Rainbow, Rockport, Reef, Sanuk, Clarks, Teva, Under Armour, Vionic, Volatile and more!
Members of the chain’s loyalty program, which is named Shoe Station Select, will receive the one-day-only SUPER COUPON – 20% off almost everything. Few exclusions apply. Shoppers can become a member today at www.shoestation.com/select. On 8/2/21, one Shoe Station Select member will win a $1000 Shoe Station gift card.
Additional details :
  • All Girlie Girl, Columbus and Joe Jax t-shirts will be buy one, get one free only on 7/10/21. Coupons do not apply.
  • A special, one-day-only coupon will be valid on almost everything in store. The coupon is valid to Shoe Station Select members. Join today by visiting shoestation.com/select .
  • There will be also be discounts on regularly excluded categories and brands.
  • The limited-time promotion includes accessories such as collegiate apparel, handbags, wallets, t-shirts, and hats.
“Fashion lovers will welcome this opportunity to meet footwear industry leaders and to be fitted for the sandals, shoes, and boots that best suit their feet,” Barkin stated.
For more information about Shoe Station, a family-owned Southeast-based chain, visit www.shoestation.com. Founded in 1984 in Mobile, AL, Shoe Station is a supporter of: United Way of Southwest Alabama, Alabama Public Radio, Distinguished Young Women, and the University of South Alabama’s Mitchell College of Business. Shoe Station has 21 open-shelf locations in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida.
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In partnership with Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, D&R Greenway welcomes ‘2021 AWE Fellow’

Princeton, N.J. — This June, through a special partnership supported by The William Penn Foundation, D&R Greenway Land Trust is welcoming Fabio Yales to a summer Fellowship that will focus on environmental work along the Delaware River. D&R Greenway is committed to mentoring future environmental leaders to suc

Fabio is the new summer Fellow at D&R Greenway.

ceed in their own preservation missions throughout life. A nationally-accredited nonprofit, it has preserved 316 properties, totaling 21,196 acres across New Jersey, since its 1989 founding. The Fellowship is part of the Alliance for Watershed Education (AWE) partnership with 23 nature centers participating throughout the Delaware River watershed. Among the goals of the AWE Fellowship is to introduce young people from diverse communities along the river to the field of environmental science in order to encourage future careers. Yales, whose parents immigrated to the US from Guatemala, lives nearby the river in New Jersey’s capital city of Trenton.

 

The new Fellow is a 2020 QuestBridge Finalist and College Prep Scholar. A Princeton Day School [PDS] Class of 2021 Honors Student, Yales was a participant in the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund’s high school mentorship FUTURO Program. In his sophomore year in 2019, Yales worked with the FUTURO program where, in addition to administrative duties [“a little bit of everything”], Yales’ language skills were utilized for Spanish translation. He will work with D&R Greenway into late August, when he departs for his freshman year at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, to which he has been awarded a four-year scholarship. The University’s motto, “Together as a community, serving the greater good” echoes Yales’ personal life mission, as well as D&R Greenway’s commitment to enrich the experience of environmental leaders of tomorrow.

 

Yales’ Princeton Day School years featured not only scholastic and leadership honors, but also significant photographic skills. He was Manager of Photography for “The Spokesman”, school newspaper, as well as Project Manager of their Photography Club. Since memorable nature images are crucial to expanding awareness of D&R Greenway’s preservation achievements, Yales has already begun chronicling trails and sites of interest along the river for his capstone exhibit with the land trust.

Fabio working with Summer Interns

 

The first introduction that Yales had to the land trust’s work was through LALDEF’s FUTURO Program.  Yale participated in a series of webinars hosted by D&R Greenway during COVID that introduced the LALDEF students to the characteristics of the Delaware River, and invited the students to experience the river and create art.  Yales provided his nature photography to inform the land trust’s Delaware River mural project, working with mural artist Marlon Davila. Coincidentally, in his new role, Yales will assist management of D&R Greenway’s upcoming Kayak Education Program at Bordentown Beach, on the banks of the Delaware River. Artist Davila’s river mural decorates the storage structure which will house the land trust’s watercraft. Yales will be sharing his Fellowship time by working over the summer with D&R Greenway and Mercer County’s Tulpehaking Nature Center that focuses on the Abbott Marshlands located in Hamilton Township.

 

Fabio Yales, D&R Greenway’s new AWE Fellow, reveals his sense of the impact of the months ahead: “This summer presents me the opportunity not only to gain more knowledge about environmental science, but also to be actively engaged, making an impact in my community. I am excited to be working outdoors and learning from those who are really passionate about what they actually do. I am already enrolled in the “Pathfinder Fellows in Environmental Leadership” program, [for Washington University]. This summer is the perfect introduction to the field I will pursue.”

 

The land trust’s President and CEO Linda Mead is happy to welcome Yales to the organization’s work in community conservation and watershed stewardship, “This year’s Fellow, Fabio Yales, was the competitive winner of the AWE Summer Fellowship.  I couldn’t be more pleased to see our partnership with the LALDEF FUTURO Program grow to a new level, by offering a paid fellowship to one of their graduates.  D&R Greenway’s responsibility to ensure the future of conservation includes preservation and perpetual care of our lands, and inspiring a conservation ethic in young people who will take on future leadership positions in our region and in our country.”

***

 

Background

D&R Greenway Land Trust, an accredited nonprofit, has preserved over 22,000 acres of land in New Jersey since 1989. By preserving land for life and creating public trails, it gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. The land trust’s preserved farms and community gardens provide local organic food for our neighbors—including those most in need. Through strategic land conservation and stewardship, it combats climate change, protect birds and wildlife, and ensure clean drinking water for future generations. D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center in Princeton is home to art galleries and presentations that celebrate the natural world and inspire a conservation ethic. D&R Greenway’s mission is centered in connecting land with people from all walks of life.

 

D&R Greenway Land Trust, One Preservation Place, Princeton NJ 08540  609-578-7470 is currently closed due to COVID-19. Visit www.drgeenway.org to learn more.