Have you seen the Blackwood Farm Park sign on Highway 86 (just past the New Hope Church Road intersection)? On Saturday, March 17th, from 11am till 2pm, the New Hope Improvement Association is hosting a picnic and a walk around the pond at the farm. Come see what the Blackwood Farm Park is all about. Please RSVP at http://evite.me/VxwYZzf7SQ
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2017 Turkey Run!
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The annual Ice Cream Social will be Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. Music, games, and bouncy house are planned. There will be plenty of ice cream and toppings. Donations will be accepted to help defray the costs.
Volunteers are needed to help with set up at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 16th. Also help is needed with serving and then clean-up. Please consider helping at this fun event.
The New Hope Volunteer Fire Department is also having an open house, so the fire trucks will be out. The NHVFD is recruiting volunteers who live in the area.
Come and bring your friends and neighbors. Fun for all ages!
Dan Derby, superintendent of Orange County’s Park Division, will give a talk on Orange County’s Two Newest Parks — Blackwood Farm and Hollow Rock — on Tuesday, May 16. Join us at the NHIA Community Center at 7 pm. Hope to see you!
Join us Saturday morning for a hearty breakfast to benefit the New Hope Volunteer Fire Department and the New Hope Improvement Association! We’ll be serving folks from 7 am to 11 am and hope to see you there!
Bird Watch Hike on April 22 at 8 a.m.
David Anderson, former Executive Director of Audubon of Florida, member of New Hope Audubon Society, and expert birder, will lead a hike from Hollow Rock Nature Park on Saturday, April 22 beginning at 8 a.m. Since parking is limited at Hollow Rock Nature Park, please carpool, if possible. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes, bring your binoculars (some loaners will be available). No matter what your level of knowledge, the walk is open to all.
Guided Hike at Patterson Mill and Hollow Rock Nature Park
Sat Feb. 18 – 10 am
Please Join us on a hike exploring the Patterson Mill site just upstream from where Erwin Road crosses New Hope Creek. We will also examine old roadbeds in the area and the new Hollow Rock Nature Park which opened last Summer. The hike will be led by Stewart Dunaway who has written The History of Patterson Mill as well as other books on the history and geography of this area. We will meet in the parking area of Hollow Rock Nature Park which is off of Erwin Road near the New Hope Creek bridge at 10 am on Saturday, Feb. 18. Please consider carpooling with others since the lot has limited spots.