DRBC's Avery Lentini (center, blue polo), welcomes folks & shares the day's walking route. Photo by the DRBC.

After a successful partnering in January, DRBC staff had the opportunity to co-host another Trenton Walks! this month with the Trenton Green Team's Becky Taylor.

The group met in West Trenton, N.J., for a sunny, mid-day stroll along the Delaware & Raritan Canal. The walk also featured a short detour to check out the Delaware River views from the new Scudder Falls Bridge pedestrian walkway.

Attendees were from Trenton and the surrounding Mercer County area and included a schoolteacher, NJDEP employee and a retired USGS Geologist who taught us a thing or two along the way! Folks were interested in learning about local water resource topics, water quality impacts to shad and sturgeon populations and generally about the DRBC. DRBC staff shared Commission background information, discussed how the Delaware River at Trenton is an important monitoring point for water quality and flow management and the role the D&R Canal plays in water supply.

The Trenton Green Team is composed of a group of engaged Trenton residents and people committed to fostering a healthy, sustainable community. City staff, Trenton residents and Trenton area non-profits work together to engage community members and to foster sustainability initiatives. 

The Trenton Walks! program was initiated in June 2024 and features group walks throughout Trenton, highlighting the city's history, recreational opportunities and communities. As a Trenton Green Team Member, DRBC staff has participated in three Trenton Walks! outings and enjoyed the opportunity to engage with community members and share information about the DRBC, our programs and our commitment to Trenton as our "home" community (our office is in West Trenton).

Be sure to visit https://gmtma.org/trail-happenings/ for information on upcoming walks. The next one is on September 6!

People stop along the Delaware & Raritan Canal to chat. Photo by the DRBC.	People stop along the Delaware & Raritan Canal to chat. Photo by the DRBC.	People stop along the Delaware & Raritan Canal to chat. Photo by the DRBC.	Folks walk along the Pedestrian Path on the Scudder Falls Bridge. Photo by the DRBC.
View of the Delaware River from the Scudder Falls Bridge Pedestrian Path. Photo by the DRBC.	People stop on the bridge to chat & admire the view. Photo by the DRBC.	People stop on the bridge to chat & admire the view. Photo by the DRBC.	People stop on the bridge to chat & admire the view. Photo by the DRBC.