“That land is a community is the basic concept of ecology, but that land is to be loved and respected is an extension of ethics.” –Aldo Leopold
SAVE the DATES
Put these on your calendar (and email HMNatureComm@HMHOA.com to register)!
2025 Events
All events in Wooldridge Hall unless otherwise indicated or altered due to Covid conditions.
May 199 AM
photo credit: L. Kane |
Guided Bird WalkEnjoy the outdoors and become familiar with the birds that call HM home in the spring. A volunteer from Valley Forge Audubon will lead a walk along the North and South Nature trails, as well as around the Storage Lagoon. Please join us to learn more about our avian “neighbors.” To reserve your spot and get additional details, please respond the HMNatureComm@HMHOA.com. |
June 97 PM
Photo: A. Ramont |
Gardening for Butterflies & Their CaterpillarsThe beauty of butterflies has been extolled for centuries – and with good reason! These delicate insects are a hallmark of warm weather and lend grace to the garden with their vibrant colors and gentle demeanor. However, butterflies need more than just flowers and nectar. They need overwintering sites, host plants, and shelter. Luckily, with some work, our gardens can provide these. Join us to hear from Sam Nestory about common and not-so-common butterfly species found in southeastern Pennsylvania and how you can transform your garden to support these beautiful insects. Samantha Nestory, naturalist and horticulturist is Engagement Manager at Stoneleigh: a natural Garden in Villanova. |
June 204 PM to 6 PMNative Plant Garden
|
Summer Solstice Happy HourJoin us for happy hour among our beautiful blossoms, see old friends & make new ones. Bring your own beverage and chair and snacks to share if you like. Don’t forget your sun hat! Please park along the access road to the Community Gardens. |
July 227 PM
|
The James Webb Space TelescopeThe James Webb Space Telescope orbits as far as 900,000 miles from Earth and sends us data from the time the first stars and galaxies were formed. Too amazing to comprehend? Our resident expert Dennis O’Leary will explain it all—the idea for the JWST, its development, and what it is telling us. |
