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An ad for the 2025 Gala Auction.
The Auction Is Live and It’s Not To Be Missed
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation Auction is officially LIVE — let the bidding, buying, and giving begin! This year's auction, offered in conjunction…

July 11, 2025
Community, Events, Fundraising

Dense Blazing Star in our Native Garden
Buzzworthy Blooms in Our Native Gardens This Week
With summer in full swing, our native gardens at the Lake Hopatcong Foundation are bursting with the blooms of many native plants. One of the most striking…

July 10, 2025
Education, Environment

Shrink Wrap being dropped off for recycling.
Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program Soars to 20 Tons in 2025
We are thrilled to announce that the third year of the Lake Hopatcong Shrink Wrap Recycling Program—part of the broader Morris and Sussex County…

July 09, 2025
Community, Environment

A man holds a collection box for a specialty recycling program created by Terracycle for repurposing empty candy wrappers.
That’s a Wrap!
We have put a wrap on our candy wrapper recycling program, which we launched last year to raise awareness about sustainability during Halloween,…

July 07, 2025
Community, Environment

A closeup of flowering Common Milkweed as it grows in our native gardens.
Buzzworthy Blooms in Our Native Gardens This Week
Pollinators are essential for a healthy ecosystem and attracting them is one of the many benefits of choosing native plants. Common Milkweed (Asclepias…

July 02, 2025
Education, Environment

An ad for the 2025 Gala Auction.
The Gala May be Sold Out, But You Can Still Take Part!
Always a popular event, our July 17 gala is officially sold out, and we’ve activated a waitlist, in case tickets become available. Many thanks to…

July 01, 2025
Community, Events, Fundraising

A picture of Sarah Allen, our summer intern, standing in front of the Lake Hopatcong Foundation Station.
Welcome, Sarah!
We’re excited to welcome Sarah Allen to the Lake Hopatcong Foundation team as our summer intern! Sarah is a senior at The College of New Jersey,…

June 27, 2025
People

Multiple Gala Auction items and experiences are out and on display.
Enjoy This Auction Sneak Peek!
The countdown to our annual Gala & Auction has officially begun! This year, we’re offering some incredible auction items you won’t want…

June 26, 2025
Events, Fundraising

Sweetspire as it grows in the native garden.
Buzzworthy Blooms in Our Native Gardens This Week
If you’re looking for a shrub that shines from spring through fall, sweetspire (Itea virginica), also known as Virginia sweetspire, is a standout,…

June 25, 2025
Education, Environment

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