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Several people engage in an experiment on the Floating Classroom
Hands-on learning and fun: A summer aboard the Floating Classroom
As the sun sets on another successful season of public eco-cruises on our Floating Classroom, we reflect on a journey that has not only delighted passengers…

September 09, 2024
Advocacy, Community, Education, Environment

Perch Fish
Creature Feature: Fin-tastic finds
Welcome back to our monthly series featuring species that call Lake Hopatcong home. In our last post, we talked about some of the common birds you might…

September 05, 2024
Education, Environment

Drawing of an example of a regenerative stormwater conveyance system
$350k grant to fund stormwater enhancements in Witten Park
We are thrilled to share that the Lake Hopatcong Commission, in partnership with the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, has been awarded $353,000 by the National…

August 29, 2024
Environment

A Swamp Rose Mallow flower in bloom.
Buzzworthy blooms in our native gardens this week
One of the most striking plants in our native gardens, the Swamp Rose Mallow is currently in bloom. As a member of the malvaceae family, this native species…

August 26, 2024
Education, Environment

Blooming wingstem
Buzzworthy blooms in our native gardens this week
While a few varieties in our native gardens are going dormant, some late-summer favorites are in full bloom. Both New York ironweed and wingstem are…

August 15, 2024
Education, Environment

American River Movie Still Fram with two kayakers on the Passaic River
American River: A private screening and Q&A with filmmakers
Join us for a private screening of the award-winning film, American River (2021, 86 minutes), at the intimate movie theater located at Camp Jefferson…

August 14, 2024
Environment, Events, Fundraising

August is National Water Quality Month
Simple actions to protect our water quality
August is Water Quality Month, making it the perfect time to reflect on the vital importance of our water resources and the actions we can take to protect…

August 10, 2024
Community, Environment

A cluster of elderberries
Buzzworthy blooms in our native gardens this week
This week's buzzworthy bloom is actually a buzzworthy berry!  Our American elderberry (Sambucus Canadensis) bushes have gotten much larger this…

August 02, 2024
Education, Environment

Cormorant fishing
Creature Feature: Feathered fishermen
Welcome to the first installment of a new monthly series where we will be featuring species that call Lake Hopatcong home. This month, we'll spotlight…

August 01, 2024
Education, Environment

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