Seasons of the Forest: As I complete my trek through the winter season at Hopkins Memorial Forest, I have the unique opportunity to reflect on each season this year in the forest, due to the fact I have worked each one in this last year. Over the course of four blog… Continue reading »
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an international event that celebrates the earth and supports environmental protection. We hope that everyone has had the opportunity to get outside safely or give back to earth in some way or another today. As a preserved research and educational forest, Hopkins… Continue reading »
In light of the school and business closures, Hopkins Memorial Forest has seen an uptick in the recreational use of the forest. Hopkins Memorial Forest is open and people welcome to use the trails for hiking, jogging, bird-watching, et cetera. We are happy to be a space where people can… Continue reading »
The Hopkins Memorial Forest runs twice-weekly field trips during the fall and spring to elementary and middle-school aged children that focus on outdoor education. These trips are led by Williams students. Bellow is one student’s reflection on the fall season. Students Carrying Sap for Maple Sugaring I’m sitting shotgun as… Continue reading »
Seasons of the Forest: As I complete my trek through the winter season at Hopkins Memorial Forest, I have the unique opportunity to reflect on each season this year in the forest, due to the fact I have worked each one in this last year. Over the course of four blog… Continue reading »
Even during the coldest, seemingly bleakest period of the year, the local woods are alive with animals, which are out and about looking for food and shelter to help them endure the frigid conditions. Birds flit around looking for stray seeds and dormant insects, while squirrels and rabbits scamper around… Continue reading »
After a year hiatus, Hopkins Memorial Forest’s Fall Festival is back and better than ever. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 6th, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m! Its located at our regular address: 271 NW Hill Rd. For those who are unfamiliar, this event celebrates the changing of the seasons… Continue reading »
Drew standing by the new bridge frame By the time our bridge was near completion, with its skeletal wooden frame arching over the stream, Niko turned to me and said he wished we had time lapsed the whole progresses from a single vantage point, so we could… Continue reading »
Starting in early September, the Hopkins Memorial Forest website will include updates on the goings of the forest written by current students, staff, and faculty. It will include content about research conducted by faculty and students, community events, educational outreach, and forest management. In addition to the blog, there will be… Continue reading »
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