Friends of Herrontown Woods invites you to join us for a day of exploring and learning in nature at Earth Day 2026!

"Have you ever seen a False Mermaid? It isn’t showy but it’s cute.” Part of the “Walk with Nature” Series, native plant advocate Sarah Roberts will share her delight in the discovery of spring's bounty of native flora and help fellow walkers begin to identify the distinguishing characteristics of the growth cycle of particular species.
Cost: $10/person, Children are FREE‍ ‍
Reserve your spot by Registering Now

Coffee and homemade treats! Join us for a cup of joe and baked treats in the Woods! May’s Café is in the Barden—a whimsical woodland opening with pathways and native flowers.

FULLY BOOKED - THANKS TO ALL WHO REGISTERED Lisa Boulanger, Neuroscientist and “Herper”, will guide you on an exploration of vernal pools, the ephemeral habitats that support seasonal breeding for many local species, including wood frogs, spring peepers, and spotted salamanders.

$10/Person, Children are FREE
Please Reserve Your Spot. 20 Persons Max.

All proceeds benefit the stewardship of Herrontown Woods.

Join us at the Botanical Art Garden (Barden) in the Herrontown Woods. Get outdoors and help us with ongoing trail maintenance, weeding and invasive removal, and planting native flora. Drop in with the Invasive Species of the Month Club, and learn which invasive species they are targeting this month. Volunteers of all ages welcome! Meet at the Barden!

All are welcome to experience the Lunar New Year Festival in Herrontown Woods. The Year of the FireHorse occurs once every 60 years, this rare Chinese zodiac year is characterized by intense, rapid, and transformative energy…

Coffee and homemade treats! Join us for a cup of joe and baked treats in the Woods! May’s Café is in the Barden—a whimsical woodland opening with pathways and native flowers.

Naturalist, forager and educator Maria Pinto offers a stunning debut book that uncovers strange and beautiful fungal connections between the natural and human worlds.

How many birds can you count? Join us for a guided birding experience in Herrontown Woods as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count.

How many birds can you count? Join us for a guided bird count at Rogers Refuge as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Coffee and homemade treats! Join us for a cup of joe, donated by Small World Coffee and baked treats made by our local volunteers, in the Woods! May’s Café is in the Barden—a whimsical woodland opening with pathways and native flowers.

Coffee and homemade treats! Join us for a cup of joe and baked treats in the Woods! May’s Café is in the Barden—a whimsical woodland opening with pathways and native flowers.

RSVP to join us, along with Tammy Sands at the historic Veblen House horse circle for a very special community celebration of the Winter Solstice!

Coffee and homemade treats! Join us for a cup of joe and baked treats in the Woods! May’s Café is in the Barden—a whimsical woodland opening with pathways and native flowers.

Join FOHW president, Steve Hiltner this Sunday for a guided “Autumn Colors” walk through the Herrontown Woods.

In support of the Veblen House restoration and the magic of Herrontown Woods make a tile for a donation of $20.00!

Coffee and homemade treats! Join us for a cup of joe and baked treats in the Woods! May’s Café is in the Barden—a whimsical woodland opening with pathways and native flowers.

“Nature & Forest Bathing is a practice—open-ended and personal. There is no prescription for what one should experience or what benefits one should receive. Instead, it is an ongoing relationship of reciprocity, where the natural world and the practitioner meet in ways that nurture wholeness and well-being for both.

Every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from June to November.

Every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from June to October.

Every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from June to October.

“Nature & Forest Bathing is a practice—open-ended and personal. There is no prescription for what one should experience or what benefits one should receive. Instead, it is an ongoing relationship of reciprocity, where the natural world and the practitioner meet in ways that nurture wholeness and well-being for both.

Every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from June to October.

In support of the Veblen House restoration and the magic of Herrontown Woods make a tile for a donation of $20.00!

Coffee and homemade treats! Join us for a cup of joe and baked treats in the Woods! May’s Café is in the Barden—a whimsical woodland opening with pathways and native flowers.

Every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from June to October.

Please join us Wednesday evenings at 6pm this summer to participate in the maintenance of our beautiful Herrontown Woods and Autumn Hill trails.

Trail runners and strong hikers are especially encouraged, as we need at least a few folks who can traverse the trail network quickly. We will teach basic trail maintenance and tool skills to all who need them. Please contact Ben Schaffer (bschaffer.schaffer@gmail.com) if you are planning to attend and/or would like to be added to the trail crew email list

Every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from June to October.

Please join us Wednesday evenings at 6pm this summer to participate in the maintenance of our beautiful Herrontown Woods and Autumn Hill trails.

Trail runners and strong hikers are especially encouraged, as we need at least a few folks who can traverse the trail network quickly. We will teach basic trail maintenance and tool skills to all who need them. Please contact Ben Schaffer (bschaffer.schaffer@gmail.com) if you are planning to attend and/or would like to be added to the trail crew email list

Join us in Veblen House gardens on September 21 for a concert by The Chivalrous Crickets that fuses Celtic, English, and American folk music, storytelling and country style dancing. . .