Vernal Pool Hike Join FoHVOS Land Steward Dana on Saturday, March 29th to visit vernal pools at Heritage Preserve. Vernal pools are important breeding habitat for amphibians like spring peepers, spotted salamanders and wood frogs. Unlike other bodies of water, vernal pools are temporary, usually drying up by mid-summer. On this guided hike, we plan...
Just Birds with Jack & Jenn Jack and Jenn started birding together over 10 years ago, and have since worked together on several bird conservation projects in central NJ. Beginning this spring, they are teaming up to host public bird walks at FoHVOS preserves. These interpretive bird walks are open to all, but especially geared...
Conference Schedule of Events 9 AM Check-In & Continental Breakfast 9:15 AM WelcomeMargaret Waldock, Executive Director Duke Farms 9:30 AM Assessing Deer Population Densities in Northern NJ Dr. Jay Kelly, Raritan Valley Community College 10:30 AM Break 11:00 AM Implementation of Invasive Weed Control Program: The Planning, Tools and Tricks to achieve successful outcomesDrew O’Neill, Weeds, Inc....
Spring Ephemeral Walk Join FoHVOS Land Steward Kaitlin Saturday April 19th for a hike at Woosamonsa Ridge where we will search for the beautiful, but short-lived, spring ephemerals! Spring ephemerals are woodland wildflowers that bloom in the brief window between snow melt and tree leaf-out. On this guided hike, we hope to spot species like...
Curlis Woods Walk and Talk FoHVOS's inaugural president Jack Gleeson was among the first to recognize the ecological importance of Curlis Lake Woods. For 32 years, the forest has been preserved from development and enjoyed by both hikers and wildlife. Curlis Woods has one of the largest mature stands of American beech in Central Jersey,...
Curlis Lake Woods has one of the largest mature stands of American beech in Central Jersey, but it is unfortunately threatened by the presence of beech leaf disease. To mitigate the anticipated loss of American beech in our forests, FoHVOS and Mercer County Parks Commission are hosting a community event to plant over 1,000 native...
Save the Date for the FoHVOS Annual Hike! When: Sunday May 4th, 9am-12pm Where: Ted Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain About Join us for a morning of hikes, friendly conversation, and refreshments in celebration of Baldpate Mountain and FoHVOS's long history of collaborative stewardship efforts with Mercer County Parks Commission and community stewardship volunteers. There...
Just Birds with Jack & Jenn Jack and Jenn started birding together over 10 years ago, and have since worked together on several bird conservation projects in central NJ. Beginning this spring, they are teaming up to host public bird walks at FoHVOS preserves. These interpretive bird walks are open to all, but especially geared...
