The day after the big March snow storm was a perfect day to get out on the trail on cross-country skis. Many of our trails are well used in the winter, by humans on foot, or dogs or wild animals. Today I set out for the trails in the Cherry Brook Preserve via the Pine Brae entrance. The road to the parking area hadn’t been plowed, so I parked at the top of the hill and made my way through mostly virgin snow and a few foot prints to the trail. I was delighted to find that someone living near Linton Drive had already forged a ski path behind the airport and around the corn field. Pristine snow, clear blue sky, no wind, just beautiful!
The ski trail started over near the Linton Drive development.
February 1 was cold and cloudy, but a lot of folks showed up at noon time with their dogs at Montgomery Park to learn about dog etiquette and safety outside from Dr. Joseph Martins of Belle Mead Animal Hospital. We started in a circle near the lower parking lot and the dogs barked and yipped as Dr. Martins gave helpful tips about meeting strange dogs and people out on the trail. Finally the dogs settled down and we set out for a walk on the snowy arboretum trail. We stopped here and there along the way for more questions and answers. The dogs and people enjoyed each others company and the beautiful snowy landscape. By 1 o’clock dogs and people were cold and went on their way, but a grand time was had by all!
We all gathered by the lower parking lot in Montgomery Park.Dr. Martins, in the cool sunglasses and boots, gave some helpful advice about meeting new dogs and people when out on the trail.We went for a walk on the snowy arboretum trail.
We stopped for questions and answers along the way.A grand time was had by all!
It was cold but dry on Saturday morning December 20 when several of the usual vendors from our summertime Farmers’ Market gathered at the Village Shopper for a Holiday Market. Folks out buying a Christmas tree also stopped to get cheese, homemade soups and WoodsEdge Wools. The atmosphere was festive.
Lorette Pruden our Market Manager
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Last Updated: May 14, 2015 by Marha Elliott 1 Comment
Our Trails Are Not Just For Walking – Try Cross Country Skis!
Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS f/8 1/1000sec ISO-100 4.3mm
The day after the big March snow storm was a perfect day to get out on the trail on cross-country skis. Many of our trails are well used in the winter, by humans on foot, or dogs or wild animals. Today I set out for the trails in the Cherry Brook Preserve via the Pine Brae entrance. The road to the parking area hadn’t been plowed, so I parked at the top of the hill and made my way through mostly virgin snow and a few foot prints to the trail. I was delighted to find that someone living near Linton Drive had already forged a ski path behind the airport and around the corn field. Pristine snow, clear blue sky, no wind, just beautiful!
Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS f/8 1/640sec ISO-100 4.3mm
Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS f/8 1/640sec ISO-100 4.3mm
Last Updated: May 14, 2015 by Marha Elliott 1 Comment
Dog Walk with Dr. Joseph Martins
February 1 was cold and cloudy, but a lot of folks showed up at noon time with their dogs at Montgomery Park to learn about dog etiquette and safety outside from Dr. Joseph Martins of Belle Mead Animal Hospital. We started in a circle near the lower parking lot and the dogs barked and yipped as Dr. Martins gave helpful tips about meeting strange dogs and people out on the trail. Finally the dogs settled down and we set out for a walk on the snowy arboretum trail. We stopped here and there along the way for more questions and answers. The dogs and people enjoyed each others company and the beautiful snowy landscape. By 1 o’clock dogs and people were cold and went on their way, but a grand time was had by all!
Posted: January 25, 2015 by Marha Elliott
Holiday Farmers’ Market
It was cold but dry on Saturday morning December 20 when several of the usual vendors from our summertime Farmers’ Market gathered at the Village Shopper for a Holiday Market. Folks out buying a Christmas tree also stopped to get cheese, homemade soups and WoodsEdge Wools. The atmosphere was festive.
Donate Today
Thank you for considering a gift to Montgomery Friends of Open Space. Your contribution helps us to preserve the rural character of our community that we value so highly. Please let us know if you would like to sponsor a special event, become a Farmers’ Market Sponsor, or direct your gift to a specific area or project. Print the confirmation screen for your records.
Your privacy is important to us. Donations are processed through a secure banking portal.