HMNG Events

June 30, 2020 3:18 pm Published by

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“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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Put these on your calendar (and email HMNatureComm@HMHOA.com with any questions)!

2026 Events

All events in Wooldridge Hall unless otherwise indicated.

September 9

9 AM

Photo credit: M. Morrell
  

Guided Bird Walk

Enjoy the outdoors & become familiar with the birds of HM.    Walk along the North & South Nature Trails & the Storage Lagoon, guided by fellow HM resident Ellen Maston.   Respond to HMNatureComm@HMHOA.com to reserve your spot & get additional details.

September 9

7 PM

 

Pennsylvania Wildlife

Join environmental educator Dawn White, of Indian Run Environmental Education Center, and her animal ambassadors to learn more about our local wildlife. Meet live birds of prey and reptiles, discover their roles in our local ecosystems, and find out how we can better accommodate wildlife in our yards and neighborhoods. Dawn created IREEC providing homes for non-releasable birds of prey, mammals and reptiles that are used to inspire audiences through outreach programs.

September 22

4 PM to 6 PM

Native Plant Garden

  

Fall Equinox Happy Hour

Join us down at the Garden to celebrate the change of season with fun & food.  Once again, the HM Art Group will be displaying their wonderful works for our enjoyment!

Bring a chair, your beverage of choice & if you’d like, a finger food to share. Donations for future happy hours will be gratefully accepted!

September 28

9 AM

Photo credit: L. Kane
  

Guided Bird Walk

Enjoy the outdoors & become familiar with the birds of Hershey’s Mill.  A volunteer from Valley Forge Audubon will lead a walk along the North & South Nature Trails & the Storage Lagoon. Respond to HMNatureComm@HMHOA.com to reserve your spot & get additional details.

October 7

Photo credit: D. Korbonits
  

Autumn at Stoneleigh: a natural garden

Stoneleigh in Villanova, a 42-acre natural garden is full of color in the fall, with many beautiful trees, & a host of native plants in bloom. Our staff-guided walking tour of the gardens will provide an appreciation of both newly designed gardens & the past landscape designs by the Olmsted Brothers. We’ll also tour the lovely Tudor Revival-style mansion, so don’t miss this opportunity for a peek inside! Expect extensive walking on paved pathways.  Tour will proceed rain or shine. Please see the Bus Trip schedule for more details and information on signing up!

October 20

7 PM

Ardmore Room

HMNG Annual Meeting

Join us at the open meeting to learn more about the natural wonders of Hershey’s Mill! We’ll also share our 2026 accomplishments & plans for 2027 and have time to chat.

December 20

3 PM to 5 PM

Wooldridge Hall

Photo credit: John Price on Unsplash

Winter Solstice Happy Hour

Join us for our first-ever Solstice happy hour in Wooldridge Hall!  BYOB and a snack to share…no need for chairs this time!

PS. Yes, it’s a day early due to facility availability.

 

TO BE RESCHEDULED

Creating Habitat through Cut Flower Gardening

We will replay a Brandywine Conservancy presentation by Jennie Love, owner of Love ‘n Fresh Flowers, describing the value of incorporating natives into the gardening landscape. She provides a curated list of native plants ideal for garden beauty and for cutting. Hear tips for growing them and learn about the ecological benefits they provide. Share your experiences and suggestions with your gardening neighbors.