BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FoHVOS.org - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:FoHVOS.org X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fohvos.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FoHVOS.org REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192853 CREATED:20260205T145336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T144832Z UID:18435-1773342000-1773345600@fohvos.org SUMMARY:Bee-Friendly Communities with Olivia Matise\, Rescheduled! DESCRIPTION:This talk will introduce the basics of native bee ecology\, and what you can do to protect and create bee habitat on your own land and within your communities. Register below for this free event! Please list number of attendees in the comments section. \n\n\n\nOlivia Matise is a Pollinator Conservation Specialist with The Xerces Society\, and a Partner Biologist with the USDA NRCS. Located in Central New Jersey\, Olivia provides technical assistance for pollinator conservation in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region. As an NRCS partner\, she supports agricultural producers and landowners on the planning and implementation of projects to benefit pollinators and beneficial insects. She is also the co-lead for the Xerces Society Habitat Kit Program in this region. \n\n\n\nOlivia holds a master’s degree in ecology\, evolution and environmental biology from Columbia University\, and conducted two research projects on bumble bee behavior and biology during both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Her previous experience includes an internship with The Bee Conservancy of NYC\, and she is passionate about urban ecology\, community engagement with conservation\, and sustainable farming. URL:https://fohvos.org/event/bee-friendly-communities-with-olivia-matise/ LOCATION:Historic Hunt House\, 197 Blackwell Rd\, Pennington\, New Jersey\, 08534\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/xerces-talk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192853 CREATED:20260311T161514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213700Z UID:18690-1774548000-1774553400@fohvos.org SUMMARY:Preserving the Sourlands & Beyond DESCRIPTION:Curious about how your property can help support wildlife\, protect clean water\, and strengthen our region’s resilience? Join FoHVOS and discover how every property\, no matter the size\, contributes to the health of the Sourlands and the broader Central Jersey landscape. \n\n\n\nDuring this program\, FoHVOS Conservation Biologist Kaitlin Muccio will introduce our new Ecological Priority Model\, a science-based tool designed to help landowners\, municipalities\, and conservation partners understand where conservation actions can make the greatest impact. Developed through the FoHVOS Community Conservation and Resiliency Plan\, funded by a Land Trust Alliance & Open Space Institute Land & Climate Grant\, the model highlights areas of high ecological value across 141\,000 acres in 13 municipalities\, including the entire Sourland Mountain region. \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore:  \n\n\n\n\nThe data and mapping behind the model\n\n\n\nThe priority areas identified\n\n\n\nHow individual properties fit into the larger conservation picture\n\n\n\n\nWhether you care for a few garden beds or many acres\, your land matters and can help steward the Sourlands and beyond. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required\, please register for the talk below\, and indicate how many will be attending. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this event! URL:https://fohvos.org/event/preserving-the-sourlands-beyond/ LOCATION:NJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/Preserving-the-Sourlands-and-More_Graphic.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192853 CREATED:20260305T185840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T190305Z UID:18603-1774778400-1774785600@fohvos.org SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Walk DESCRIPTION: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 to visit some vernal pool sites and see (and hear!) evidence of amphibian activity. We will also learn about acoustic monitoring initiatives to study frog breeding calls\, and discuss the effects of the 2024 fire that occurred on the preserve. This hike will be at a leisurely pace on marked trails. Be sure to bring water and wear shoes appropriate for hiking in wet areas.Register for this event by emailing lmcnamara@fohvos.org. When sending your email\, please indicate the number of people attending the hike. URL:https://fohvos.org/event/vernal-pool-walk/ LOCATION:NJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/FoHVOS-events-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192853 CREATED:20260311T155954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T190050Z UID:18687-1775152800-1775158200@fohvos.org SUMMARY:Preserving the Valley & Beyond DESCRIPTION:Curious about how your property can help support wildlife\, protect clean water\, and strengthen our region’s resilience? Join FoHVOS\, an accredited land trust in Hopewell\, NJ\, and discover how every property\, no matter the size\, contributes to the health of the Valley and the broader Central Jersey landscape. \n\n\n\nDuring this program\, FoHVOS Conservation Biologist Kaitlin Muccio will introduce our new Ecological Priority Model\, a science-based tool designed to help landowners\, municipalities\, and conservation partners understand where conservation actions can make the greatest impact. Developed through the FoHVOS Community Conservation and Resiliency Plan\, funded by a Land Trust Alliance & Open Space Institute Land & Climate Grant\, the model highlights areas of high ecological value across 141\,000 acres in 13 municipalities\, including the entire Sourland Mountain region. \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore:  \n\n\n\n\nThe data and mapping behind the model\n\n\n\nThe priority areas identified\n\n\n\nHow individual properties fit into the larger conservation picture\n\n\n\n\nWhether you care for a few garden beds or many acres\, your land matters and can help steward the Valley and beyond. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event by emailing lmcnamara@fohvos.org. When sending your email\, please indicate the number of people attending the talk. URL:https://fohvos.org/event/preserving-the-valley-beyond/ LOCATION:Hopewell Municipal Building\, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road\, Titusville\, New Jersey\, 08560\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/FoHVOS-events-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192853 CREATED:20260129T192340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153600Z UID:18364-1776243600-1776268800@fohvos.org SUMMARY:2026 Strike Team Conference DESCRIPTION:Conference Schedule of Events and CE Credits \n9 AM Check-In & Continental Breakfast \n9:15 AM WelcomeMercer County ParksJenn Rogers\, FoHVOS Executive Director \n9:30 AM The Increasingly Dynamic State of Forest Tree Communities in New Jersey HighlandsDr. Eric Wiener\, Ramapo College of New Jersey \n10:30 AM New Jersey’s Battle Against Silty Pond MusselDr. Emile DeVito\, New Jersey Conservation FoundationScott Churm\, Princeton Hydro \n11:30 PM Lunch \n12:45 PM New Jersey AIS Management Plan UpdatesSamantha MacQuesten\, NJ Fish & Wildlife \n1:45 PM Embracing Responsible Deer Stewardship in New JerseyJoe Basralian\, New Jersey Conservation Foundation \n3:00PM New Jersey’s Invasive Species LegislationDr. Michael Van Clef\, Strike Team Program Director \n\n\nMeet the Speakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\nList of Continuing Education Credits URL:https://fohvos.org/event/2026-strike-team-conference/ LOCATION:The Boathouse at Mercer Lake\, 334 S Post Rd\, West Windors\, New Jersey\, 08550\, United States CATEGORIES:Strike Team ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/ST-Conference-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192853 CREATED:20260331T121502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T144731Z UID:18754-1776414600-1776420000@fohvos.org SUMMARY:Just Birds with Jack and Jenn DESCRIPTION:Join our Executive Director Jenn and local community scientist Jack\, for a picturesque stroll and search for our colorful harbingers of spring at Mount Rose Preserve. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today! URL:https://fohvos.org/event/just-birds-with-jack-and-jenn/ LOCATION:Mount Rose Preserve\, Mount Rose Preserve\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2321-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192853 CREATED:20260130T150008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T154017Z UID:18377-1776501000-1776517200@fohvos.org SUMMARY:Community Conservation Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 18th for our first-ever Community Conservation Conference!  This inspirational and educational half-day event is designed for homeowners and the public that are interested in and committed to at-home habitat restoration.  Our keynote speaker\, Doug Tallamy\, is the founder of the Homegrown National Park movement\, whose groundbreaking work has inspired thousands to transform their yards into thriving ecosystems.  This conference will be packed with resources\, inspiration and expert advice\, from our presenters to exhibitors. \nExhibitors include: \n\nBowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve\nConnecting Habitat Across New Jersey (CHANJ)\nHabitat Collaborative\nJared Rosenbaum\nMy Backyard Nectars\nNew Jersey Native Plant Society\nOur World Our Choices\nRefugia Design\nToadshade Wildflower Farm\nTrillium Outside\n\nCheck out our agenda below\, and register today! \nFoHVOS is a pioneer in partnering with homeowners to create meaningful stewardship.  Through our Community Conservation program\, we’ve helped hundreds of people “bring nature home”—by offering guidance and access to native plants. After 20 years\, we are excited to unveil a revitalized program that delivers even more: expanded education\, practical how-to guides\, and new opportunities to take action—and it all begins with this conference! \nProudly sponsored by Church & Dwight. \n\n\n\n\n\nWant to be a conference sponsor? Find more information here. URL:https://fohvos.org/event/cc-conference/ LOCATION:Hopewell Valley Central High School\, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road\, Pennington\, New Jersey\, 08534\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/rCC-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192853 CREATED:20260311T200641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T124544Z UID:18605-1776855600-1776861000@fohvos.org SUMMARY:Spring Ephemeral Walk DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Week with FoHVOS! \n\n\n\nJoin Conservation Biologist Kaitlin Wednesday April 22nd for a hike at Baldpate Mountain 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 bloodroot\, rue anemone\, wild geranium and learn about the signs of spring. This hike will be at a leisurely pace on trails. Be sure to bring water and wear shoes appropriate for hiking. \n\n\n\nThe walk will take place from 11:00AM to 12:30PM. Registration is required. For parking\, drive all the way up the driveway until you reach the upper parking by the historic mansion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today! URL:https://fohvos.org/event/spring-ephemeral-walk-2/ LOCATION:Baldpate Mountain\, 28 Fiddlers Creek Road\, Titusville\, NJ\, 08560\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-02-11-at-3.56.35 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192853 CREATED:20260331T122048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T144600Z UID:18757-1777019400-1777024800@fohvos.org SUMMARY:Just Birds with Jack and Jenn DESCRIPTION:For nearly 20 years\, birding the driveway of Baldpate has almost been its own rite of spring for our local nature enthusiasts. Join our Executive Director Jenn and local community scientist Jack\, for a picturesque stroll and search for our colorful harbingers of spring\, all the way to the summit of the mountain. In addition to filling our forests and souls with song\, these neotropical migrants played an important role in the preservation of Baldpate. BYOB: Please bring your own binoculars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today! URL:https://fohvos.org/event/just-birds-with-jack-and-jenn-2/ LOCATION:Baldpate Mountain\, 28 Fiddlers Creek Road\, Titusville\, NJ\, 08560\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2321-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192853 CREATED:20260311T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T183532Z UID:18703-1777114800-1777118400@fohvos.org SUMMARY:Spring Ephemeral Walk DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Week with FoHVOS! \n\n\n\nJoin Land Steward Alyssa Saturday April 25th for a hike at Woosamonsa Ridge (2025 Trail of the Year Winner!) 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 bloodroot\, rue anemone\, wild geranium and learn about the signs of spring. This hike will be at a leisurely pace on trails. Be sure to bring water and wear shoes appropriate for hiking. \n\n\n\nThe walk will take place from 11:00AM to 12:00PM. Registration is required. There is limited parking on site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today! URL:https://fohvos.org/event/spring-ephemeral-walk-3/ LOCATION:NJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-02-11-at-3.56.35 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192853 CREATED:20260331T122559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T144639Z UID:18759-1777624200-1777629600@fohvos.org SUMMARY:Just Birds with Jack and Jenn DESCRIPTION:Join our Executive Director Jenn and local community scientist Jack\, for a picturesque stroll and search for our colorful harbingers of spring at Mount Rose Preserve. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today! URL:https://fohvos.org/event/just-birds-with-jack-and-jenn-3/ LOCATION:Mount Rose Preserve\, Mount Rose Preserve\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2321-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192854 CREATED:20260331T123255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T011132Z UID:18763-1777798800-1777807800@fohvos.org SUMMARY:FoHVOS Annual Ted Stiles Memorial Hike DESCRIPTION:FoHVOS is hosting the Ted Stiles Memorial Hike at Baldpate Mountain. The hike is held in honor of former FoHVOS president Ted Stiles whose vision helped preserve thousands of acres in Hopewell Valley. \n\n\n\nJoin one of three 90-min hikes\, each focusing on a different topic and led by FoHVOS staff and volunteers. All hikes begin at 9 am. At the end\, all groups will meet at the historic lodge for coffee and doughnuts and community discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today! URL:https://fohvos.org/event/fohvos-annual-ted-stiles-memorial-hike/ LOCATION:Baldpate Mountain\, 28 Fiddlers Creek Road\, Titusville\, NJ\, 08560\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9553-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T192854 CREATED:20260331T122721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T144710Z UID:18761-1778229000-1778234400@fohvos.org SUMMARY:Just Birds with Jack and Jenn DESCRIPTION:For nearly 20 years\, birding the driveway of Baldpate has almost been its own rite of spring for our local nature enthusiasts. Join our Executive Director Jenn and local community scientist Jack\, for a picturesque stroll and search for our colorful harbingers of spring\, all the way to the summit of the mountain. In addition to filling our forests and souls with song\, these neotropical migrants played an important role in the preservation of Baldpate. BYOB: Please bring your own binoculars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today! URL:https://fohvos.org/event/just-birds-with-jack-and-jenn-4/ LOCATION:Baldpate Mountain\, 28 Fiddlers Creek Road\, Titusville\, NJ\, 08560\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fohvos.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2321-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR