The flash of a tiny bird darting through your backyard—iridescent green, a throat like a jewel, wings buzzing like a bee—signals the presence of one of New Jersey’s most beloved…
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It’s Pollinator Week! A time to celebrate, bring awareness to, and enjoy the incredible variety of creatures that perform the vital function of pollination—in our meadows, woodlands, farms, and backyards.…
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In honor of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, celebrate the joy of the outdoors by exploring one of our many hiking trails. National Trails Day, organized by the American Hiking…
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Written by FoHVos volunteer Jack Hagan. Jack and FoHVos Executive Director Jenn Rogers been birding together for 10 years and will be leading a hike on June 7. Here in…
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A third fire, in less than four months, was confirmed in Hopewell this week. The potential threat of wildfire was a distant thought to many of us, for plenty of…
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In addition to enhancing holiday decor, native berries provide wildlife with high-quality food.
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Don’t wait for spring migration to watch one of the most colorful, melodious songbirds. The Red Bird is on view year-round.
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Many of the native insects and pollinators that have benefited from increased native plant gardens, wildflower meadows, and pollinator habitats need leaf litter to survive the winter. When autumn leaves get…
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In July of 2021, a tornado ripped a path of destruction up and over the ridge of Baldpate Mountain. It also did some mighty damage at Howell Farm and neighboring…
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Welcome to our new column presented by Jenn Rogers, executive director of Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS). In this series, Jenn will guide you through the best trails…
