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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

NJ Boat Regulation Commission meeting at Lake Hopatcong, July 9
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 9, at 10 am when the NJ Boat Regulation Commission will once again hold its July meeting at the Lake Hopatcong…

June 24, 2025
Community, Recreation, Safety

Jean Scrocco and Caitlin Doran pose for a photo outside of the Greg Hildebrandt art show
Imagination on Display: Honoring Greg Hildebrandt
From June 19 to 23, our historic train station transformed into an art gallery brimming with imagination and nostalgia. Visitors stepped into our single…

June 24, 2025
Arts & Culture, Community, Events, People

Patrick Krudop takes a group of students on a hike as part of the field trip program.
Spring Field Trips Make a Splash With Over 2,000 Students
Spring 2025 brought a fresh wave of enthusiasm, energy, and record-breaking participation to our educational field trip program at Hopatcong State Park.…

June 23, 2025
Community, Education, Environment

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