November 13, 2024

Welcome to our Director of Development

We hope that you will join us in offering a very warm welcome to our new Director of Development, Heather Mulvey!

 Heather is responsible for fundraising, including the annual fund, major gifts, corporate giving, and grants to support general operations and programs, as well as the Dvoor Farm Project. She collaborates with the Executive Director and Capital Campaign Committee to engage supporters in advancing the mission of preserving open space and farmland, stewardship of natural resources, and cultivation of Dvoor Farm as a center for inspiration, education, and connection.

Heather has an extensive background in nonprofit development and communications and has supported the success of numerous organizations. Most recently, she played a key role in the growth of America’s Grow-a-Row where she served for 11 years as Director of Development and Communications.



Heather earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Rutgers College and completed a mini-MBA Certificate in Digital Marketing from Rutgers Center for Management Development. She resides in Hunterdon County and has a deep appreciation for its natural beauty and resources.

HLT Preserves More Open Space and Farmland

The newly preserved open space property in Readington Township

On October 24th, Readington Township acquired 5 acres on Readington Road which is now preserved public open space. HLT obtained a grant from Hunterdon County that paid for 50% of the purchase price. The property contains Holland Brook as well as wetlands, headwaters, and active river area. The property is adjacent to two preserved farms to the north and south. HLT is proud to have helped preserve this property to both expand the network of preserved land and protect its natural resources, including the stream corridor. HLT partnered with Readington Township, Hunterdon County, and the NJ Green Acres program to make this preservation happen.

On November 7th, HLT preserved a 22-acre farm on Spring Mills Road in Holland Township. HLT obtained funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program to help fund this farmland preservation. The farm is close to hundreds of acres of preserved farmland and contains a tributary to the Spring Mills Brook which is a Category-1 stream. In addition to NRCS, the New Jersey State Agricultural Development Committee and Holland Township were instrumental in ensuring that this farm was preserved through both their funding and their commitment to farmland preservation. HLT also wants to thank the property owner, John Schafer, who chose to preserve his farm.  

The newly preserved farm in Holland Township

Barn Tours at Dvoor Farm

Many thanks to those who joined us on Sunday, November 3rd, for tours of the Dvoor Farm bank barn! We enjoyed sharing our progress and plans to make this space usable for public educational events, meetings, and private events. If you would like to learn more, join us on Saturday, December 7th at 10:30 AM for our next tour.

Farmers' Market Updates

Fall harvest from Cabbage Throw Farms

Join us for the next 2 Sundays at Dvoor Farm from 9 AM to 1 PM to find fresh local ingredients for your harvest meals and unique gifts for holiday giving. Follow the market's Facebook page for weekly updates on vendors and special events.

After 18 bountiful seasons, the HLT Farmers’ Market will close on November 24th. Beginning with the 2025 season, Hunterdon Land Trust will pass the reins to a newly formed non-profit led by Dean and Emily Buttacavoli of Cabbage Throw Farm, who will manage the new Hunterdon Community Farmers Market. The market will continue to be held at Dvoor Farm on Sundays from 9 AM to 1 PM. You can sign up for the new market email list here to receive updates for the 2025 season!

Stewardship Volunteer Opportunities

Our final Stewardship Saturday of 2024 is this weekend! Learn about invasive species management, trail upkeep, and other skills while helping to care for HLT's natural lands:

Copper Creek Preserve - November 16 | 10 AM

Visit our Stewardship Saturdays page for more information, and RSVP to Emily Dunn, Director of Stewardship and Digital Media: emily@hunterdonlandtrust.org.

We are appreciative of support for Stewardship Saturdays in the Delaware River watershed by the National Park Service's Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River Program, which aims to protect the natural, cultural, and historic values of the Delaware River.

Eagle Scout Enhances HLT Preserves

Connor Runk of local Boy Scout Troop 194 recently completed his Eagle Scout project with HLT, building and installing a new kiosk at the Anderson Road trailhead for Holland Highlands Preserve and bluebird boxes at several others. We are so impressed with his hard work throughout this project and are grateful for his valuable contributions to our preserves!

Thank you to our Partners in Preservation:

Jeffrey A. Miller Catering

Basil Bandwagon Natural Market

Northfield Bank

Preservation Works, LTD.

Bohren and Bohren Associates, Inc.

Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty

ShopRite of Hunterdon County

W.S. Cumby Construction, Inc.

Are you interested in enrolling in our Partners in Preservation Business Sponsorship Program? Learn more about benefits on our website, or contact Heather Mulvey, HLT Director of Development (heather@hunterdonlandtrust.org).

Visit us at www.hunterdonlandtrust.org