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The Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space is expanding its Community Conservation program across Central Jersey, inviting more residents to transform their own backyards into thriving habitats for native plants…

Last year, in early 2025, a wildfire scorched woodlands along Woosamonsa Road in Hopewell Township, leaving many residents shaken and reminded of how quickly fire can threaten homes, habitats, and…

Ecoanxiety—the growing fear that our environment is deteriorating beyond repair—has become increasingly common. It’s hard not to feel this way when environmental protections are weakened and vital programs are defunded…

Save the Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7:00 PMCommunity Conversations: Greenscaping – Easy Ways to a Greener, Healthier Yard Curious about turning part of your lawn into a meadow or…

The American Kestrel, North America’s smallest falcon, has become a symbol of both the fragility of our ecosystems and the power of community-driven conservation. Once a common sight in New…

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.…

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…

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…

Across Central New Jersey, communities are embracing conservation initiatives to restore natural spaces and connect people with the environment. With protected land becoming increasingly scarce, these efforts aim to tackle…

By Bob Tomaselli & Kaitlin Muccio In the heart of Hopewell Township, a quiet crisis is unfolding among one of New Jersey’s rarest natural features: the mature American beech forests…