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Cottontail rabbit in grass
Creature Feature: Petite paw parade
Welcome back to our monthly Creature Feature series, where we spotlight the wildlife around Lake Hopatcong.  We’ve explored some creatures that…

October 21, 2024
Education, Environment

Skip your fall garden cleanup and create a winter sanctuary
Many homeowners and gardeners cut gardens down in the fall after frost to give the yard a clean look. However, just as the type of plants we are growing…

October 15, 2024
Education, Environment

Drone user in field
Community program: The impact of drones on industry
Did you see that?  It’s a bird!  It’s a plane!  No-- it’s a drone!  Join us on November 14 with esteemed Kean…

October 14, 2024
Community, Education, Environment, Events

Flying squirrel on a tree
Creature Feature: Squeak squad
Welcome back to our monthly Creature Feature series, where we spotlight the wildlife around Lake Hopatcong. After exploring birds and fish, it’s…

October 04, 2024
Education, Environment

Students in the river
Building environmental stewards: A new initiative for high school students
This fall, we are pleased to announce the expansion of our environmental field trip program. Over the past eight years, we have concentrated on engaging…

October 03, 2024
Education, Environment

Lake foam
Foam on the water: Is it harmful or harmless?
Sometimes foam is seen in near-shore areas or in the streams and wetlands that flow into Lake Hopatcong.  Frequently, people assume such foam is due…

October 03, 2024
Education, Environment

Buzzworthy blooms in our native gardens this week
Fall has arrived, and our native gardens continue to bloom! Right now, asters are taking center stage, with both New England asters and blue wood asters…

September 26, 2024
Education, Environment

LEAD Morris on the Lake Hopatcong Foundation Floating Classroom
Lead Morris class of 2024 explores Lake Hopatcong for Environment Day
The 2024 Lead Morris Class got an exciting hands-on learning experience on Lake Hopatcong during their recent Environment Day on September 17. Lead Morris,…

September 24, 2024
Education, Environment, People

Dogtooth Daisies
Buzzworthy blooms in our native gardens this week
Our native plant gardens highlight a range of species that thrive in our area’s conditions. Right now, we have two varieties flourishing during…

September 13, 2024
Education, Environment

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