Date/Time
Date(s) - April 22, 2023
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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

9-10 AM & 11 AM-12 PM | Flowers and Frogs Family Hike, with local botanists Stephen Hiltner and other local naturalists. Hike is moderate. Boots/galoshes recommended! Sign up below.

9 AM – 3 PM | May’s Café popup will be serving Small World Coffee, baked treats, and lunch fare through the day.

9 AM – 12 PM | 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.

10 AM – 3 PM | Visit local experts at hands-on display tables in the Botanical Art Garden (Barden) and near the Veblen House:

• Princeton Public Library will lead outdoor activities include crafting and other hands-on, Earth Day-themed activities, including an Outdoor Storytime (storytime begins at 1PM).

• Learn to plant wildflower seeds with Mathilde Burlion of Pousse Petit Jardinier.

• Bring home a potted native plant for your yard.

• Bike tune-ups and repairs in the main parking lot.

• Adults can make and take home herbal vinegars with Tish Streetan of Queen Mab’s Herbs using local plants and herbs from 10AM – 12PM.

• Local mushroom foraging expert Dr. Philip Poniz will talk about mushrooms in this region.

• Composting tips/wishing the Earth well with Bainy Suri.

• Nature displays with the Littlebrook School PTO.

• Get expert tips on nature photography.

• Get expert advice about your yard from sustainable landscapers.

• Learn about local invasive species from local experts, and perhaps join the newly formed, relaxed and friendly “Invasive Species of the Month Club!”

• And more fun activities….

1-3 PM | Geology Walk where the formation of the Princeton Ridge and its special rocks will be discussed. This event will have limited capacity.