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Community Updates Blog: Nature

April is National Garden Month

Residents of Crane’s Mill, an Essex County Retirement Community, enjoy gardening as a fun spring activity. Although today may mark “April Fools’ Day,” we’re not joking when we tell you that that April is National Garden month. Considering we’re in the Garden State, and that our residents enjoy gardening, how can we not celebrate this colorful month! In the colder weather, all sorts of plants and flowers can be seen in our campus greenhouse, but as the weather warms, the ground thaws, and the days grow longer, you’ll begin to see many different gardens sprouting up all around campus. For …Read More »

A Quick Look at Creekside in the Evening

There are brand-new independent senior living apartments at Crane’s Mill—the building is called Creekside, and it looks good any time of day (or night). Is it just us, or does it take a few days to adjust after the end of daylight savings time? Although it’s dark out early, and we’re still growing accustomed to our commutes home with our headlights switched “on,” there is something to be said for the beauty of the late fall night sky as we begin our evenings. On a crisp, clear night, the dark blues can paint the sky in a gradient, blending from …Read More »

A Summery Surprise on a Hot July Morning

The Crane’s Mill campus, a Certified Wildlife Habitat, combines the beauty of nature with the convenience of being close to everything. Earlier this morning, a magnificent, brightly-colored butterfly landed on a bush right outside of Towne Square. Thanks to my ever-useful camera phone, I was able to snap a photo before Mr. Butterfly had to continue on his way: Some research suggests that our new friend is most likely an Easter Tiger Swallowtail. Are we correct? If you’re a nature enthusiast and can give us some more info, please click here to send us an email. To see more of …Read More »

100 Amazing Nature Photos From Crane’s Mill—Part 2

Please enjoy Part 2 of this 4-Part series showcasing the nature and beauty of Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell, New Jersey Remember to click each photo to see a larger, detailed view. (Keep an eye out for an “endangered species” in this set…) …Read More »

100 Amazing Nature Photos From Crane’s Mill—Part 1

Trailkeeper Mike Mazur leads our weekly trail walking group, and his photograph collections take you through the ins and outs of our natural surroundings. Our friend Mike Mazur is not only an experienced and knowledgable trailkeeper, but also an outstanding photographer. His keen eye for spotting nature’s nuances is evident in this incredible collection of photographs he’s so graciously donated to the Crane’s Mill Courier. We’re pleased to present them here, in Part 1 of a 4-Part series featuring 100 stunning images. Enjoy, and remember to click each photo below to see a larger, detailed view. …Read More »

In Bloom: Signs Say Spring has Sprung in New Jersey!

Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell showing some clear signs that spring is here at New Jersey’s premier retirement community Just when you thought winter would not end, along comes the second week of April and with it wonderful blue skies and warm temperatures. In addition to the weather, there are some other distinct ways to know that spring is here: -Beautiful, bright yellow daffodils now line the walkway leading into Towne Square. -Activities for the month include spring-centric outings to Brookdale Park in Bloomfield for a Trolley Tour and the Montclair Art Museum for “Art in Bloom.” -It’s time for …Read More »

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