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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

Protecting Lake Hopatcong: A Plan for Early Detection of Aquatic Invasive Species
Lake Hopatcong is more than just New Jersey’s largest lake—it’s a major destination for recreation and a vital ecological and economic…

June 11, 2025
Environment

Paddle with Purpose: Become a Water Scout
Do you love kayaking? Want to make a real difference for Lake Hopatcong? Join the volunteer Water Scouts to help protect our lake from the invasive water…

June 10, 2025
Community, Environment, People

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

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