A once-ordinary lawn in Hopewell Valley is now teeming with life — and has earned national recognition for it. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) recently certified Samantha Bean’s property, “Flutter…
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At the dedication of the Eileen M. Heinzel Arboretum on June 7, Hopewell Valley Green Team and Environmental Commission member Joann Held spoke on behalf of those who brought the…
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As Heat Index Neared 100 on Thursday, New Jersey Urges Residents to Prepare for Ongoing Extreme Heat
New Jersey baked under temperatures in the 90s on Thursday, with the heat index nearing 100 degrees in parts of the state—including Mercer County, where a Heat Advisory was in…
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Celebrating Pollinator Week: Meet the Black Swallowtail, NJ’s State Butterfly
by Jenn Rogersby Jenn RogersIt’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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Trail advocates, public officials, and community members gathered Saturday morning to cut the ribbon on a new segment of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT): a raised boardwalk weaving through the…
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With electricity bills soaring, New Jersey lawmakers are exploring alternative renewable energy sources — including the untapped potential of ocean wave and tidal power — as part of a broader…
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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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Whether you’re walking the dog, working in the garden, or hiking Hopewell Valley’s trails, health officials say one thing should always follow: a thorough tick check. Tick season is underway…
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By NJ State House News Service reporters Victoria Gladstone of The College of New Jersey and Paige Britt, Emma Ferschweiler, Madison Miller and Abby Thomas, all of Rowan University. This is…
