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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

A volunteer inspects a clock at Roxbury's first-ever Repair Café.
Small Fixes, Big Impact: A Look Inside Roxbury’s First Repair Café
On May 3, I had the opportunity to help bring something special to life: Roxbury’s very first Repair Café. Hosted at the Roxbury Public Library…

June 04, 2025
Community, 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

Scenic Overlooks and Panoramic Views: Join Us for a Guided Hike
Join us for a guided hike on the Compton-Goble Trail in Jefferson in celebration of National Trails Day. The hike will be led by Russ Felter, Chair of…

May 02, 2025
Community, Environment, Recreation

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 aerial shot of Lake Hopatcong
Exploring Solutions to Combat Algal Blooms on Lake Hopatcong’s Shorelines
A new pilot project is beginning this spring on Lake Hopatcong to reduce harmful algal blooms (HABs) in shallow, near-shore areas. HABs are overgrowths…

April 25, 2025
Community, Environment

Native Plant Sale
Shop Our Native Plant Sale!
Although online ordering has closed for our 2025 native plant sale, approximately 150 plants remain—including colorful favorites like New England…

April 25, 2025
Environment, Events

People volunteer at the 2025 Adopt-a-Spot cleanup
Earth Day Effort Shines with Community Spirit
This past Saturday morning, I had the pleasure of joining dozens of volunteers for the Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s annual roadside cleanup along…

April 22, 2025
Community, Environment

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