Earth Day 2023 at Herrontown Woods

Becoming a Steward of your Local Environment!

Activities include Flowers and Frogs hikes, talks with local gardening experts, an Outdoor storytime and other Earth Day-themed activities including composting, mushroom foraging, crafting and more!

In celebration of Earth Day 2023, The Friends of Herrontown Woods and Princeton Public Library invite you to join us for a day of exploring and learning in nature:

9 - 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Flowers and Frogs Family Hike, with local botanists Stephen Hiltner and other local naturalists. Hike is moderate. Boots/galoshes recommended! Sign up information here

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  May’s Café popup will be serving Small World Coffee, baked treats, and lunch fare through the day.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Talk 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.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Visit local experts at hands-on display tables in the Botanical Art Garden (Barden) and near the Veblen House

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join Princeton Public Library staff for Earth Day-themed crafting and activities.

1 p.m.  Outdoor Storytime with Princeton Public Library at the Barden

1 - 3 p.m. Geology Walk - learn about the formation of the Princeton Ridge and its special rocks. This event will have limited capacity.

For more details, please visit Earth Day 2023

Co-presented by Princeton Public Library and  The Friends of Herrontown Woods.

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