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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2026 Events

All events in Wooldridge Hall unless otherwise indicated.

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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.

April 27

9 AM

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.  Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Respond to HMNatureComm@HMHOA.com to get additional details.

 

May 18

9 AM

Guided Bird Walk

Enjoy the outdoors & become familiar with the birds of HM.  Lynn Sowden from Valley Forge Audubon will lead a walk along the North & South Nature Trails & the Storage Lagoon. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. Respond to HMNatureComm@HMHOA.com to reserve your spot & get additional details.

May 20

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.

 June 9

7 PM

Fireflies – fascinating beetles for science, conservation, and fun!

Did you know that Pennsylvania is host to more than 30 species of fireflies?  Do you know why fireflies flash, where they live most of the year, and what we can do to support these beautiful, charismatic creatures?  Join Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, Carl Manthey, for a lively educational discussion about these remarkable beetles that are such an enjoyable part of ouSor natural heritage.

June 21

4 PM to 6 PM

Native Plant Garden

Summer Solstice Happy Hour

Join 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!

June 23

7 PM

 

From the Mind’s Eye to the Public Eye – Observatory Operations for the Hubble & Web Space Telescopes

Dave Adler, PhD,  Hershey’s Mill neighbor and retired NASA Manager of the Long-Range Planning Group for the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes, will take us inside the development of these phenomenal instruments and their revolutionary achievements.  Join us for another chapter in our popular exploration of outer space.

July 16

7 PM

Moths in the Mill

There are over 500 species of moths in Pennsylvania.  How many of these nocturnal beauties have you seen?  Woody Kotch, a long-time West Chester resident and representative of the Xerces Society, will acquaint us with the varieties, their importance to us, and what we can do to aid them.