In celebration of Earth Day, the Friends of Herrontown Woods & Princeton Public Library invite you to join us for a day of exploring and learning in nature. Walk, bike, or run over to the Woods!
(Rain date is Sunday, April, 23.)
9-10 AM & 11 AM-12 PM | Flowers and Frogs Family Hike, with local botanists Stephen Hiltner and Fairfax Hutter. Hike is moderate. Boots/galoshes recommended! Sign up below.
9 AM - 3 PM | May’s Café popup will be serving coffee, baked treats, and lunch fare through the day.
9 AM - 12 PM | Chat with inventor and founder of the Hydrogen House Project, Mike Strizki, as he gives a presentation of his Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Main parking lot, next to the Barden.
12 PM - 12:30 PM | 30 minute children's hike led by Victoria Leger.
1-3 PM | Geology Walk with Professor Emeritus Lincoln Hollister of Princeton University Geosciences Department, discussing the formation of the Princeton Ridge and its special rocks. This event had limited capacity and is now closed.
1 PM | Children's Story Time, with Martha Liu of Princeton Public Library - up at Veblen House Gardens
1-3 PM | Local Flora & Fauna Walk, with Mary Joan Gaynor. Learn about local bird species, spring ephemerals, and vernal pools.
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10 AM - 3 PM | Visit local experts at hands-on display tables in the Botanical Art Garden (Barden) and near the Veblen House:
Princeton Public Library will lead outdoor activities include crafting and other hands-on, Earth Day-themed activities, including an Outdoor Storytime (storytime begins at 1PM).
Start wildflower seeds and veggies crops with Mathilde Burlion of Grow Little Gardener.
Bike tune-ups and repairs in the main parking lot.
Make and take home your own herbal vinegars with Tish Streetan of Queen Mab’s Herbs using local plants and herbs from 10AM - 12PM.
Local mushroom foraging expert Dr. Philip Poniz will talk about mushrooms in this region.
Composting tips/wishing the Earth well with Bainy Suri.
Nature displays with the Littlebrook School PTO.
Get expert tips on nature photography with Seth Mellman.
Get expert advice about your yard from sustainable landscapers.
Learn about local invasive species from local experts, and perhaps join the newly formed, relaxed and friendly "Invasive Species of the Month Club!"
And more fun activities….
Parking: Bike racks will be available next to the Barden. For cars, please park at Smoyer Park across the street from the Herrontown Woods. There is very limited onsite parking at the main parking lot, next to the Barden and near Veblen House and we need to ensure emergency access.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST THROUGHOUT THE DAY! SIGN UP HERE!
Sign-up for Hikes
For all walks and hikes: Please wear sturdy shoes/boots. The trails will be muddy in spots. We will meet at the main parking lot at the end of Snowden Lane, by the kiosk. (Drivers, we encourage you to park at Smoyer Park and walk down [map].)