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ecoPTO empowers parents and teachers to create a sustainable, eco-friendly school community. We promote environmental awareness through events, education, and collaboration, fostering a greener future for our children and the planet.

Step outside with us for Ecopto&rsquo;s October Family Hike. 🌱 Explore local trails together while we point out simple ways to live more sustainably, from what we pack to how we care for the land under our feet. *Family Nature Hike Series &ndash; Hike #8! * Baldpate Mountain | Titusville, NJ*If you&#39;re using Google Maps, type in &quot;Parking Lot, Fiddlers Creek Rd Access&quot; to get the correct parking location. &nbsp;Note the start time of 10 AM- please come at 9:30 if you&#39;d like to hang out over some coffee &amp; tea.Join us for the EIGHTH hike in a family-friendly nature series designed to help children and parents connect with the outdoors while learning how to care for the ecosystems around us. Bring your family for a relaxed and engaging hike where kids can explore the woods, discover plants and wildlife, and learn how healthy ecosystems work. &nbsp;Our goal is simple: help kids fall in love with nature so they grow up wanting to protect it.COME EARLY FOR THE 9:30 AM Bananas, Coffee, Tea.&nbsp;&nbsp;All proceeds from this little pre-hike &quot;hang&quot; will go to support Sourland Conservancy and HVRSD ecoPTO. &nbsp;Hike will start at&nbsp;How the Hike Will WorkTo make sure everyone has a great experience, we&rsquo;ll split into THREE guided groups:Younger Children Group will be led by outdoor education leader Nicole Langdo, founder of Painted Oak Nature School, who specializes in engaging younger children through hands-on nature exploration.Older Children Groups will be led by&nbsp;1. Laurie Cleveland, the Executive Director of Sourland Conservancy, who will guide families for approximately 2.1 miles, observing the forest ecosystem and learning about conservation. &nbsp;This hike will be located on what AllTrails calls &quot;Strawberry Hill via Summit&quot;. &nbsp;Be warned that it begins with a super cool, but potentially challenging steep scramble up rocks. &nbsp;Kids LOVE it, but should be closely monitored by parents.&nbsp;2. Kari Lloyd,&nbsp;STEAM teacher and Family Hikes coordinator, who will take participants on a longer hike, depending on who attends, also observing the forest ecosystem and discussing conservation, with a little less stopping and a little more hiking.Who Should Come<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Families with children ages 3-14</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Parents who want their kids to get outside, learn, and explore</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Anyone interested in nature, conservation, and community</li></ul>All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.About the Series<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Monthly family hikes (typically Sundays at 9:30 AM) alternating between Princeton and Hopewell trails.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hosted by HVRSD ecoPTO &amp; Littlebrook PTO</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Organized by Kari Lloyd, K-5 STEAM Teacher at Littlebrook and member of HVRSD (Hopewell Schools) ecoPTO</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Future hikes will explore other local trails with plenty of parking and space for families. &nbsp;</li></ul>A Few Guidelines<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Please stay on the trails</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bring water and curiosity!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Remember to check your family for ticks! &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Consider wearing long pants to reduce the risk of contact with poison ivy,.</li></ul>Families will also be asked to complete a waiver before participating. &nbsp;Here&#39;s the link to preview it: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MIT6CiLkhg8bVhTu-7k3OagV_b7fyg2zqO_rtIi4yHs/edit?tab=t.0" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MIT6CiLkhg8bVhTu-7k3OagV_b7fyg2zqO_rtIi4yHs/edit?tab=t.0</a>Interested? &nbsp;RSVP NOW to receive updates and invites to future hikes.&nbsp;We&rsquo;re excited to build a community of families who explore, learn, and care for nature together. Hope to see you on the trail!&nbsp;***Want to give back, DONATE to our supporting organizations****Sourland Conservancy:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://sourland.org/donate" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://sourland.org/donate</a>*HVRSD ecoPTO:&nbsp;A new organization with a small budget: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://ecopto.org/donate/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://ecopto.org/donate/</a>

October Family Hike

It&#39;s FALL. School is BACK.&nbsp;Let&#39;s DANCE.and/or CHAT and CHILL in the puzzle lounge.DRANK$ and SNACKS available.it&#39;s 21+ this time, Friends. 8PM LIVE DJ MUSIC (ecoPTO&#39;s own DJ GABE) OPTIONAL FUN awards for remarkable:&ldquo;blast-from-the-past&rdquo; outfitssnazzy overallsupcycled/&ldquo;trashion&rdquo; outfits/accessories ( want to HELP? give YER TIME, donate goods for PANTRY/baremail <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:ecoPTOhvrsd@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">ecoPTOhvrsd@gmail.com</a> )

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