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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

A closeup of Virginia Rose as it blooms in the Lake Hopatcong Foundation's Native Gardens.
Buzzworthy Blooms in Our Native Gardens This Week
If you stop by our office at the historic Lake Hopatcong Station, you may notice the fragrant pink flowers of the Virginia rose (Rosa virginiana) currently…

June 20, 2025
Education, Environment

Byram Bay by Kayak
Discover the scenic beauty and rich history of Byram Bay on Tuesday, July 22, at 4:30 p.m. (new date after postponement from July 8), during a narrated…

June 16, 2025
Education, Events, Recreation

A closeup of an Elderberry plant
Buzzworthy Blooms in Our Native Gardens This Week
Our native plant gardens feature over 50 varieties of buzzworthy blooms, many of which are currently beginning to flower with the return of warm weather.…

June 12, 2025
Education, Environment

Community Program: Plants & Pollinators, an Invasive Species & Bee Abode Workshop
Wait—aren’t all plants the same? Join Watershed Ambassador Liv Stettler to explore the key differences between native and invasive plants,…

June 05, 2025
Community, Education, Environment, Events

Blue Baptista as it grows in the LHF Native Garden, cropped to title card size.
Buzzworthy Blooms in Our Native Gardens This Week
Our native gardens at the lake Hopatcong Foundation have gotten off to a great start this spring. Our Virginia Bluebells were responsible for an early…

June 03, 2025
Education, Environment

Science Meets Scenery on Our 2025 Summer Eco-Cruises
Looking for a fun and educational way to get out on the water this summer? We’re excited to announce that tickets are now available for our 2025…

May 27, 2025
Education, Environment

A blue spot salamander is on a tree branch.
Creature Feature: On the Edge
It’s time for another edition of Creature Feature, your monthly peek into the wild side of Lake Hopatcong and beyond! This month, we're turning…

May 01, 2025
Education, Environment

An Oriole perches on a wire
Creature Feature: Migratory Marvels
Welcome back to another edition of Creature Feature, where we explore the amazing wildlife that thrives in and around Lake Hopatcong and throughout New…

April 01, 2025
Education, Environment

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