history – Sustainable Ewing Green Team

The Ewing Green Team and Ewing Recreation Department invite you to show your patriot fervor and Ride the Revolution with us at our Annual Fall Spin Bike Ride on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

This year’s ride will be held in celebration of Ewing’s quiet but meaningful role in our nation’s history. Join us in our Ewing 250: Crossroads of the Revolution Bike Ride and retrace Washington’s historic march from Washington Crossing to Trenton. We will bike up from the river at Washington Crossing Park and reach Bear Tavern Road. Going right on Bear Tavern we will continue, crossing Jacob’s Creek, and continuing on past the airport until we reach the crossroads at Birmingham Park. This is where Washington split his forces for a planned two-pronged attack on the Hessian forces in Trenton. After a brief presentation by Historian Larry Kidder at the crossroads, we will follow the path of the troops who went down Sullivan Way, through Cadwalader Park and onto State Street until we reach Barrack Street in Trenton. The end point of the ride will be the Old Barracks Museum. Following a brief stop, riders will then make their way back to the Canal Path in Cadwalader Park which they will take back to Washington Crossing Park.

This will be a 19-mile round trip with police escorts, guest speakers, rest stops and refreshments along the way.

FYI, the first part of the ride may be challenging for inexperienced riders, so we encourage you to get out this summer and prepare for our event.

The event is still in the planning stages, so look for more information to come as things fall into place.

“One of the best things about Ewing is that our history isn’t confined to a museum — it’s part of the landscape around us. This ride is a chance to experience that history while enjoying the outdoors and celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.”

— Mayor Bert H. Steinmann

This year’s ride is being run to support the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society, a local Ewing non-profit headquartered at the Benjamin Temple House on Federal City Road, that works to preserve and interpret the history of Ewing Township.

Pre-registration is required to guarantee a tee shirt. There is a sliding scale for pricing: adults, couples, and family plans. The fee for individual adults, aged 18 years and older, is $25. For couples the fee is $40, and don’t forget our Family Plan which costs $50 for 3 or more individuals living in the same household (aged 18+). The deadline for registration is Sept 20th to guarantee a T-shirt. We will attempt to provide tee shirts for late registrants (registrations received after the 20th), but they may not be received in time for the ride.

So, plan to join us at our Ewing 250: Crossroads of the Revolution Bike Ride, as we enjoy our connection to our nation’s past and participate in some of the celebrations across the nation, all while adhering to our mission of raising awareness of bicycle safety and promoting healthy lifestyles as well as a more bikeable Ewing.

Don’t Forget!

Be sure to wear your red, white and blue to Ride the Revolution!

For those who are participating in Ewing 250’s 250 Mile Virtual Challenge, you can enter your mileage from our Revolutionary Ride to help you reach your goal!

Standard safety gear (helmets) and road compliant bicycles are required. E-bikes must adhere to NJMVC requirements.

SAG support this year will be provided by Firehouse Cycles in Yardley, PA. Thank you!

Riders are encouraged to bring their own re-usable water bottles and fill them at our rest stops.

Ride Details

Date: September 26, 2026 (Rain or shine). In case of really inclement weather and the event has to be cancelled, we will try to contact you by phone and/or email. (So please fill out the form with your computer or sign up using CivicRec)
Map : see map link
Meet Up: 8:15 a.m. at Washington’s Crossing Park in Hopewell
Ride Start: 9 a.m.
Cost: $25 – ages 18 and up | $40 for couples | Family Plan (3 or more individuals living in the same household over 18) – $50
Registration Deadline: September 20th to receive a t-shirt, afterwards – only if available.
Police Escort: The Ewing police will once again escort us through intersections. Hopewell and Trenton Police will assist in their respective communities.
Registration: Online| In Person (Register and pay at the ESCC Recreation Department Office, Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing, NJ 08638. | Phone in registration by Credit Card (Call 609-883-1776 Ext. 2) | By mail (form.)

It’s All About Trees

Ewing Township will mark Arbor Day 2026 with our annual tree planting and celebration of joining the ranks of Tree City USA communities across the nation. To earn Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold four core standards including maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and participating in an Arbor Day celebration. Ewing is proud to celebrate this community effort in maintaining and expanding our community tree canopy.

“Earning Tree City USA recognition is something we take pride in because it reflects real work happening on the ground here in Ewing. We understand that trees are not just about aesthetics — they are critical to how we manage stormwater, reduce flooding, improve air quality, and keep our neighborhoods cooler and healthier. Our investment in maintaining and expanding our tree canopy is part of a broader commitment to building a stronger, more resilient community for our residents.” Mayor Bert Steinmann.

Mayor Steinmann continued: “This recognition would not be possible without the ongoing efforts of the Ewing Green Team and the Ewing Environmental Commission, who continue to lead the charge on environmental stewardship in our community. Their work, along with initiatives like our ‘250 Trees for 250’ campaign, is helping us grow our canopy in a thoughtful, strategic way while also engaging residents in the process. It’s a true community effort, and one we’re committed to continuing.”

Ewing’s Green Team and Environmental Commission have been celebrating Arbor Day with ceremonial tree planting since 2018. Members of both Boards combine funds to donate a tree every Arbor Day, and have it planted in one of Ewing’s parks to serve as living reminders of the work that they do.

This Arbor Day the two boards will once again join Mayor Bert Steinmann, members of Township Council, and other dignitaries in marking the day with the annual tree planting on Saturday morning, April 25^th. A number of red maple trees will be planted near the front of John S. Watson Park off of Lower Ferry Road. This park’s tree canopy has been particularly hard hit by the loss of numerous Ash trees, due to the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect that has plagued Ash tree canopies across much of the country.

To date, the boards have been successful in completing a tree allée of Princeton Elms at the Bejamin Temple House at Drake Farm Park added a couple of Black gum trees to Watson Park, and contributed a tree to the front of the small parking lot along Upper Ferry Road in front of the ½ -mile paved path loop at Veterans Memorial Park.

Arbor Day History

Arbor Day is celebrated internationally on the last Friday in April. It’s a day to plant new trees, care for existing ones, celebrate their benefits as we educate the community as to their role in benefiting our environment.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries. The Foundation’s Tree City USA program is now celebrating its 50^th recognition season. The anniversary underscores the program’s rich history of growing healthier, greener, and more resilient communities through urban forestry.

“For five decades, Tree City USA has rallied passionate local leaders to enhance the livability and sustainability of their communities. Tree champions like Ewing are leading the way in a growing movement to shape a better future with trees and action,” said Michelle Saulnier, Vice President of Programs at the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees are critical infrastructure, building resiliency and fostering good health in our nation’s cities. We’re proud Ewing is among the Arbor Day Foundation’s growing network of communities dedicated to creating positive impact through trees.”

In cities and neighborhoods, trees are proven to help mitigate the urban heat island effect, reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and boost mental and physical health. When the right trees are planted in the right places, they can also reduce traffic noise, increase property values, and lower energy costs for homeowners.

Join Our 250 Tree Campaign!

This Arbor Day we put forward an additional “ask” to Ewing community members. In celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday, the Ewing Green Team and Environmental Commission are working with our Mayor and Council, local businesses, and residents to reach an audacious and worthy goal – planting 250 new trees in Ewing!

Our ask: Give America the best birthday gift ever. Plant a tree!

We can’t do it alone. We need your help! To help us achieve our shared dream of a more beautiful, healthy, and environmentally friendly Ewing, we ask that you take a simple but important step: Plant one tree!

To learn more, go to https://ewinggreenteam.org/250-tree-campaign/. Take our pledge to plant and plant your tree today!