Gretchen Kish was born and raised in Titusville, NJ. She grew up in a house that backed up to the woods and her first job...
Archive for tag: FoHVOS
Meg Gorrie: A Force of Nature
While everyone in the area is familiar with the SBMWA Kate Gorrie Butterfly House or has driven past the prominent sign for D&R Greenway Kate’s...
March Force of Nature: Carol Kleis
An often-told story in FoHVOS circles is the preservation history of Baldpate Mountain. This decade-long battle against development earned FoHVOS founding member, Ted Stiles, permanent...
January Force of Nature: Anne Nixon-Ellery
We are happy to introduce our new FoHVOS Force of Nature column. FoHVOS Force of Nature began as a 2-mile REI-sponsored hike at our new...
What is “Barn(yard) Chic”?
Lots of excitement is building around the upcoming FoHVOS 30th anniversary gala to be held on September 16th at the Historic Barn of Glenmoore Farm. The enthusiasm is understandable....
Forest Bathing in Hopewell Valley
As health care debates abound in the news, preventive medicine should be a focus as it is among the best ways to improve well-being and...
(Climate) Change begins at home
Changes in the political landscape have spurred discussions regarding global responsibility for the environment. As a result, increased visibility has propelled this issue to center...
Featured Partner: Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association
Joining the ranks of Mercer County Parks, the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association is our newest Featured Partner. The Watershed works to keep our water clean, safe...
PennEast Pipeline: A habitat threat
The major component of the FoHVOS stewardship mission is protecting and restoring natural habitats. A quick review of our stewardship staff and volunteers’ time indicate...
Building a corridor… not a wall
Since writing the story of our FoHVOS founder’s decade long battle to preserve Baldpate Mountain from development in Remembering Ted Stiles, I have regularly discussed his long-term...