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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Tree with ‘1.5-million-mile resume' highlighted in Hunterdon County park
A tree that was grown from seeds that once journeyed into outer space is now being featured at a Hunterdon County park. Known as the Space Shuttle Tree, the Pinus strobus-Eastern White Pine found a home at the Arboretum Garden at 1020 Highway 31 in Lebanon after its seeds traveled on the Space Shuttle Columbia. New Jersey native and NASA astronaut Gregory T. Linteris brought the seeds with him during the STS-83 mission in April 1997. The seeds traveled over 1.5 million miles at 17,500 miles per hour before they were germinated by the New Jersey Forest Service. One seedling found its forever home in Hunterdon County on Arbor Day, April 29, 2011, where it continues to thrive today. Local news: This winery just became one of the first in NJ with a full-service restaurant 'This tree is a symbol of what's possible when science and nature come together — it's not every day that a tree with a 1.5-million-mile resume finds its place in our garden,' said Commissioner Director Lanza in a release. 'We hope the Space Shuttle Tree inspires both kids and adults to come visit the Arboretum grounds and see for themselves the product of innovation and environmental stewardship.' 'Eastern White Pines have been present in North America for thousands of years, with their seeds often spread by migratory songbirds,' said Division Head of Parks & Recreation Ryan Preston in a release. 'The Space Shuttle tree has a more thrilling origin — it traveled 184 miles into space. Here at Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation, we strive to combine education and exploration in a meaningful way, and this tree is a perfect example of such a union.' Go: Arboretum Garden, 1020 Highway 31, Lebanon; Staff Reporter Jenna Intersimone: JIntersimone@ This article originally appeared on Tree that went to outer space highlighted at Hunterdon arboretum
CBS News
15-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
New England Revolution fan shows off collection of 67 jerseys as team introduces new uniform
As the New England Revolution gear up for their final preseason match this Saturday at Gillette Stadium, one super fan from Massachusetts is preparing for the season in a unique way—by adding the latest Revs jersey to his ever-growing collection. For Jason Christley, being a Revolution fan isn't just about the match days. It's about history, tradition, and a whole lot of jerseys. 67 Revolution jerseys "I guess I'm a completionist at heart," Christley said. "I started was a piece here, it was a piece there." Over the past three decades, that small start has grown into an incredible collection of 67 Revolution jerseys. Some are game-worn, others have rare patches, but all of them represent milestones in team history. "It's a journey," Christley reflected. "Each piece—I know where it came from. I know where I picked it up." Among his most prized possessions is a jersey worn by New England Revolution legend Shalrie Joseph, a gift from a close friend. Each jersey holds sentimental value, making his collection a living archive of Revolution soccer. Revolutionary War-inspired design Now, Christley is adding another piece to the collection. The Revolution just unveiled their newest kit—the Eastern White Pine kit—designed in honor of the historic Flag of New England on the 250th anniversary of its first use during the Revolutionary War. And for Christley, it's an instant classic. "I texted my friend and I said, 'You guys smashed it.' It was probably easily going to be top-five favorite, and it probably could be top-three," he said. "It's a really cool jersey." Featuring forest green as the primary color and accented by the club's heritage blue, the jersey is a fresh take on the Revolutions' identity. It's also the first Revs kit to feature Gillette as the official sponsor. "What we've seen in the last 10 years is soccer jerseys becoming a fashion statement." As the Revolution look sharp on the pitch, Christley—and the rest of Revs Nation—are hopeful for an improved season after last year's struggles. "We have Carlos Gil back, our goalkeeper's back," Christley said. "There is that institutional knowledge... And then we see if we can build those pieces around that." And, of course, if Christley has his way, there will always be room to add a few more jerseys to his rack. The Revolution's final preseason match takes place Saturday afternoon at Gillette Stadium against Hartford Athletic. Fans can purchase the new Eastern White Pine kit online or in stores across the region.
