The FOHW Blogs

A Compendium of Blogs…

FOHW's president, Steve Hiltner, has three long-running blogs where he posts about nature, history, and the people of Herrontown Woods.

Friends of Herrontown Woods Blog

Vignettes from FOHW's activities and events in Herrontown Woods.

Veblen House Blog

Restoring a forgotten house and its legacy. History of the Veblen House and Cottage, and those who lived there.

Princeton Nature Notes

More than 1,500 posts on nature in Princeton, dating back nearly 20 years.

FOHW News & Updates…

And, some old blog posts that were transferred over to this new site…

Stephen Hiltner 5/5/22 Stephen Hiltner 5/5/22

1st Annual Earthday Celebration a Great Success

Graced by a beautiful day, the first annual Earthday celebration at Herrontown Woods was a delight beyond all expectations.

Stephen Hiltner 3/25/22 Stephen Hiltner 3/25/22

Renovating Autumn Hill Trails

This year we've set out to improve the trails at Autumn Hill Reservation. The Friends of Herrontown Woods has used a similar approach at Herrontown Woods with success.

Stephen Hiltner 3/12/22 Stephen Hiltner 3/12/22

A Geology Walk at Herrontown Woods (POSTPONED)

POSTPONED DUE TO PROBLEMATIC WEATHER

On Sunday, March 13, Princeton geology professor emeritus Lincoln Hollister will lead a guided walk through Herrontown Woods explaining the geological features and history of the area. If you thought the boulders were deposited by a glacier, you're in for a surprise.

Stephen Hiltner 2/25/22 Stephen Hiltner 2/25/22

Bird and Plant Walk at Herrontown Woods this Sunday, Feb. 27

A bird and plant walk is coming up this weekend at Herrontown Woods, from 9-11 this Sunday morning, Feb. 27.

Stephen Hiltner 1/10/22 Stephen Hiltner 1/10/22

Princeton ECHO Features Herrontown Woods

The Princeton ECHO is starting 2022 with a wonderful feature article on Herrontown Woods.

Stephen Hiltner 6/27/21 Stephen Hiltner 6/27/21

More Chainsaw Artistry, Thanks to Victorino

If you see Victorino coming up the trail, his chain saw slung over his shoulder, you know that some work is about to get done.

Stephen Hiltner 6/12/21 Stephen Hiltner 6/12/21

The Many Gifts of Girl Scout Troop 71837

Herrontown Woods was the recipient this year of what surely is one of the most ambitious and multifaceted efforts by a girl scout troop to have a beneficial impact on a nature preserve. Girl Scout Troop 71837, with girls 10-11 years old led by Danielle Rollmann and Heather Harnley, contacted the Friends of Herrontown Woods back in August of 2020. Since then, they have contributed their time and effort to the preserve in many ways.

Stephen Hiltner 4/29/21 Stephen Hiltner 4/29/21

Some Photographic Perspectives

Thanks to Joan Marr for her photographic perspectives on Herrontown Woods, up close and personal.

Stephen Hiltner 2/20/21 Stephen Hiltner 2/20/21

Herrontown Woods Parking Lot Plowed!

Thanks to director Ben Stentz and the Princeton Recreation Department crews for plowing the Herrontown Woods parking lot!

Stephen Hiltner 2/6/21 Stephen Hiltner 2/6/21

Herrontown Woods--Where To Park After Snows

Please be aware that the Herrontown Woods parking lot has not traditionally been plowed. The Friends of Herrontown Woods is working with the town to change that in the future.

Stephen Hiltner 1/29/21 Stephen Hiltner 1/29/21

Red Trail Now Fully Reopened

A big step has been taken by FOHW to make the red trail--the main trail route in Herrontown Woods--fully usable year-round. In the past, trails in the preserve would dry out in summer as the trees pulled moisture out of the ground, then cold weather would harden the ground in winter.