“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
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2025 Events
All events in Wooldridge Hall unless otherwise indicated or altered due to Covid conditions.
April 97 PM
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Bird Conservation at Willistown Conservation TrustBird conservation has been a primary focal point for the Willistown Conservation Trust over the years because birds provide an effective gateway to land conservation. Blake Goll, Education Programs Manager, will describe WCT Bird Conservation Program’s dedication to researching bird populations, restoring local habitat, and educating the public about the importance of birds and their conservation. Learn about how the Trust is working to save birds through field techniques such as banding and tracking with radio tags; enhancing habitat with native plants; and promoting regenerative agriculture. |
April 149 AM
photo credit: Wolf |
Guided Bird WalkEnjoy the outdoors and become familiar with the birds that call HM home in the spring. Hershey’s Mill resident Ellen Maston 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 |
May 6(rain date May 13)
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Springtime at Stoneleigh: a natural garden Bus TripStoneleigh in Villanova comes alive in springtime with trillium, dwarf iris, woodland phlox, trumpet honeysuckle, flowering dogwoods, redbuds, and more! We will enjoy a staff-led walking tour where we’ll learn about newly designed gardens and historic landscape features. A tour of the Tudor Revival-style mansion will complete our visit. Contact Jayne Lytle at 610-692-2245 to sign up! |
May 199 AM |
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
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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.
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