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PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT SPONSOR TO CONFIRM THE DATE AND TIME OF ANY EVENT YOU WISH TO ATTEND.
May
Kayak Eco Tours on Cheesequake Creek
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Cheesequake State Park
(732) 566-3208
D & R Canal State Park Nature and History Interpretive Hikes, Bike Tours and Programs
Fee: None
(609) 924-5705
Note: Call for dates, times and topics
D&R Canal State Park Boy Scout and Girl Scout Programs
Badge and Patch Programs (Nature and History Topics)
Fee: None
(609) 924-5705
Note: Call for more information
“Commuters, Immigrants and Vacationers, Oh My!”
CRRNJ Terminal Walking Tours
10 am to 2 pm
Fee: None
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Note: ADA accessible
Tours of Historic Somers Mansion
Fee: None
Somers Mansion Historic site
(609) 927-2212
Note: Call for more details
Hunterdon Sailing Club Membership Drive
Spruce Run Recreation Area
Sponsor: Hunterdon Sailing Club
(908) 464-0534
Note: Call for more information
Walt Whitman’s 189 th Birthday Celebration
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Fee: None
Walt Whitman House
(856) 964-5383
Sponsors: Walt Whitman Association and the Walt Whitman State Historic Site
Note: Call for date and more information
May Weekends
Guided Nature Walks
Saturdays: 1:30 p.m.
Sundays: 2:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Parvin State Park , Locations alternating between Fisherman’s Landing and Second Landing
(856) 358-8616
May 1
Fledgling Naturalists
1 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
High Point State Park , Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1471
Note: For children ages 3 to 5
Junior Naturalists
4 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: For children ages 6 to 8
May 2
Fledgling Naturalists
10 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
High Point State Park , Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1471
Note: For children ages 3 to 5
Homeschool Naturalists
2 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: For homeschoolers ages 5 to 10
May 3
Trail Hike
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Footbridge Park
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(908) 684-4820
Bird Walk
Time to be announced
Fee: To be determined
Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800 ( High Point Park Office)
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Association
Note: For more information visit www.lusscroftfarm.net
Migratory Bird Walk
7 a.m.
Fee: None
Parvin State Park , Fisherman’s Landing
(856) 358-8616
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA’s Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception May 11, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; artists grades 4 to 12; ADA accessible
Plant Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Call for more information
SPIRIT of the JERSEYS State History Fair
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: None
Washington Crossing State Park
(609) 737-9303
Sponsor: NJ Division of Parks and Forestry
Note: ADA accessible
New Jersey Frontier Guard Encampment
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
May 4
Lynn Hunt Memorial Bird Walk
8:30 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Bass River State Forest Office
(609) 296-1114
Sponsors: Bass River State Forest & Ocean County Dept. of Parks & Recreation
Note: Bring binoculars; limit 20 participants
Nature Hike
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cheesequake State Park , Interpretive Center
(732) 566-3208
Fort Mott All Access Tour
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Fort Mott State Park
(856) 935-3218
Note: Bring a flashlight
Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Hopatcong State Park
(973) 398-2616; call for summer hours
Note: Email for more information: lhhistory@att.net
Migratory Bird Walk
7 a.m.
Fee: None
Parvin State Park , Fisherman’s Landing
(856) 358-8616
Note: ADA accessible
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Steady rain cancels; call for more information
Plant Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information
Guided Manor Tours
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: None; donations welcome
Ringwood State Park , Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA’s Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Barn Gallery, Ringwood State Park
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception May 11, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; artists grades 4 to 12; ADA accessible
Spring Birds of the Park
8:30 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Sponsor: Washington Crossing Audubon Society
New Jersey Frontier Guard Encampment
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
May 6
Invasive Plants: An Introduction
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults; partially ADA accessible
May 7
RMAA’s Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception May 11, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; artists grades 4 to 12; ADA accessible
May 8
L’il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults with children ages 5 & under
May 9
Public Skywatch
Sunset to midnight
Fee: None
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field near Lake Nummy
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club (hometown.aol.com)
Note: Rain date: May 10; ADA accessible
May 10
Children’s Workshop
12:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per child; pre-registration required
Hancock House State Historic site
(856) 935-4373
Sponsors: Friends of the Hancock House Inc. and Hancock House State Historic Site
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Not an Early Bird Walk
4 p.m.
Fee: None
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: Call to confirm date and time
“Welcome to Spring” Flower Walk
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Kittatinny Valley State Park , Warbasse Junction
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(908) 684-4820
Public Walking Tours
Fee: Adults $3; children $1
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible upon request; call for more information
Migratory Bird Walk
7 a.m.
Fee: None
Parvin State Park , Fisherman’s Landing
(856) 358-8616
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA’s Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception May 11, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; artists grades 4 to 12; ADA accessible
May 11
Birding Basics
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cheesequake State Park , Interpretive Center
(732) 566-3208
Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Hopatcong State Park
(973) 398-2616; call for summer hours
Note: Email for more information: lhhistory@att.net
Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults and children ages 12 & up
Historic Interpretive Bike Tour
10am
Fee: None
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Note: Helmets recommended; all biking levels (less than 10 mph)
“Trails to Rails” Transportation History Program
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Note: ADA accessible
Migratory Bird Walk
7 a.m.
Fee: None
Parvin State Park , Fisherman’s Landing
(856) 358-8616
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA’s Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception May 11, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; artists grades 4 to 12; ADA accessible
Lilac Garden Splendor
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Steady rain cancels; call for more information
Name that Tree
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: None
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: Celebrate Mother’s Day and learn to recognize and identify the trees of New Jersey
May 13
Salem County Genealogical Society
Time: To be announced
Fee: None; donations welcome
Hancock House State Historic Site
(856) 935-4373
Sponsors: Salem County Genealogical Society, Friends of the Hancock House Inc., and Hancock House State Historic Site
Note: Partially ADA accessible
May 15
Cat-Tales Story Hour
10 to 11 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for children ages 4 & 5; ADA accessible
May 17
Moonlight Hike
8:30 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach Complex
(609) 296-1114
Note: For adults and children ages 7 and up; bring flashlight and insect repellant; limit 25 people
Project Wild Educators and Scout Leaders
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: None
D & R Canal State Park Office, Kingston
(609) 924-5705
Note: Free award winning professional development workshop that provides educators with an environmental education curriculum involving numerous subject matters; DOE credits are available for formal educators
West Essex Amateur Radio Club Day
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
(973) 226-0001
Sponsor: Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association
Lake Hopatcong Boat Races
Fee: None; donations welcome
Hopatcong State Park
(973) 398-7010
Sponsor: Lake Hopatcong Racing Association
Note: Call for time
New Jersey ’s Great Seal Adoption Day Open House
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Indian King Tavern Museum
(856) 429-6792
Sponsor: Friends of the Indian King
6 th Annual New Jersey Angler Classic
5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $10 per person; pre-registration required
Island Beach State Park , Ocean Swimming Area 1
Sponsor: New Jersey Angler Magazine
(609) 257-3269
Ocean Fun Day
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: None
Island Beach State Park , Ocean Swimming Area 1
Sponsors: NJ Natural Gas, NJ Marine Sciences Consortium & Island Beach State Park
(732) 793-1698
Note: Call for additional information
Trail Hike
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Footbridge Park
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(908) 684-4820
Spring Wildflower Walk
Fee: $3 suggested donation; pre-registration required
Ringwood State Park , New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
RMAA Invitational Exhibit
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception May 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; ADA accessible
Round Valley Beautification Day
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: Spend the day removing debris and invasive plants from the trails; scout troops welcomed; bring hand clippers; adopt a trail
Ride for the River
8 a.m.
Fee: None
Spruce Run Recreation Area
Sponsor: South Branch Watershed Association
(908) 782-0422
Wharton Officer’s Fishing Derby
Noon to 2 p.m.
Fee: None
Batsto Lake , Batsto Historic Village
(609) 561-0024
Note: Ages 8 to 13; fun and prizes; ADA accessible
Ladies Slippers & Laurel Pinelands Hike
10 a.m.
Length: 2 to 4 miles
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest , Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559
May 18
Wildflower Walk
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cheesequake State Park , Interpretive Center
(732) 566-3208
Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Hopatcong State Park
(973) 398-2616; call for summer hours
Note: Email for more information: lhhistory@att.net
Lake Hopatcong Boat Races
Fee: None; donations welcome
Hopatcong State Park
(973) 398-7010
Sponsor: Lake Hopatcong Racing Association
Note: Call for time
Sunday Series Lecture; The Great Debate between William Franklin & Ben Franklin
3 p.m.
Fee: Donation of $10
The Proprietary House
Sponsor: The Raritan-Millstone Heritage Alliance, Inc.
(732) 826-5527; www.proprietaryhouse.org
RMAA Invitational Exhibit
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception May 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; ADA accessible
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Steady rain cancels; call for more information
King of the Hill Duathlon and Triathlon
7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: Fee to participate; see Web site for entry information
Round Valley Recreation Area, Beach Complex
Sponsor: Joseph Patanella (732) 841-2558; www.greenbrookracing.com
Note: Duathlon: 2-mile run; 12-mile trail ride; 2-mile run
Rigorous Triathlon: ½ mile swim; 12-mile trail ride; 4-mile run
Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk-A-Thon
9 a.m.
Fee: None
Spruce Run Recreation Area
Sponsor: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Greater New Jersey Chapter
(201) 457-1800
Note: ADA accessible
Batsto Quilt Festival
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest , Batsto Historic Village
(609) 561-0024
Sponsor: Batsto Quilter’s Guild
Note: Exhibits and activities; ADA accessible
May 20
Backyard Botany
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults; partially ADA accessible
May 21
RMAA Invitational Exhibit
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception May 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; ADA accessible
May 22
The Name Game: A Look at the Origin of Lake Hopatcong Names - Dinner Program
6 p.m.
Fee: $25; pre-registration required
Jefferson House Restaurant
(973) 398-2616
Note: Email for more information: lhhistory@att.net
L’il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults with children ages 5 & under
May 23
“All About Bears” and Family Movie
7 p.m.
Fee: None
Bass River State Forest , Interpretive Center
(609) 296-1114
Note: Bring chairs
Morning Kayaking
7 to 8:30 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Lake Aeroflex Boat Launch
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for teens & adults; bring your own kayak, PFD and paddle
May 24
Star Gazing at the Beach
Sunset to 10 p.m.
Fee: None
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach
(609) 296-1114
Sponsors: Bass River State Forest & Willingboro Astronomical Society
Note: ADA accessible (beach wheelchair available)
Memorial Day Service
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Belleplain State Forest, floating dock at Lake Nummy
(609) 861-1354
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA Invitational Exhibit
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception May 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; ADA accessible
Prospecting for Gold
1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: None
Stephens State Park
(908) 852-3790
Dino Daze
3:15 p.m.
Fee: None
Stephens State Park
(908) 852-3790
Note: ADA accessible
Tunguwska – The 100 th Year Anniversary
8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Fee: None; donations welcome
Voorhees State Park
(908) 638-6969
Paul Robinson Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Sponsor: New Jersey Astronomical Association
Note: Partially ADA Accessible
May 25
Osprey Walk and Talk
1 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Cheesequake State Park , Spring Hill Parking Lot
(732) 566-3208
RMAA Invitational Exhibit
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception May 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; ADA accessible
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Steady rain cancels; call for more information
Lost in the Woods
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Stephens State Park
(908) 852-3790
Note: ADA accessible
Native American Experience
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Stephens State Park
(908) 852-3790
Observatory Open to the Public
2 to 5 p.m.
Fee: None;
donations welcome
Voorhees State Park
(908) 638-6969
Paul Robinson Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Sponsor: New Jersey Astronomical Association
Note: Partially ADA Accessible
Stream Stomp
1:30 to 3 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; pre-registration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Note: Wear old sneakers; be prepared to get wet
May 26
Early Bird Walk
8 to 9 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults and children ages 6 to 12
The Red, White & Blue Hike
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults
RMAA Invitational Exhibit
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception May 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; ADA accessible
Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservations
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest , Batsto Historic Village
(609) 561-4559
May 27
Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservations
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest , Batsto Historic Village
(609) 561-4559
May 28
RMAA Invitational Exhibit
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park , Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception May 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; ADA accessible
Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservations
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest , Batsto Historic Village
(609) 561-4559
May 29
Fledgling Naturalists
1 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
High Point State Park , Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1471
Note: For children ages 3 to 5
Cat-Tales Story Hour
10 to 11 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for children ages 4 & 5; ADA accessible
Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservations
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest , Batsto Historic Village
(609) 561-4559
May 30
Fledgling Naturalists
10 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
High Point State Park , Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1471
Note: For children ages 3 to 5
Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservations
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest , Batsto Historic Village
(609) 561-4559
May 31
Pine Barrens Plant Prowl
6:30 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Bass River State Forest , Interpretive Center
(609) 296-1114
Sponsor: Bass River State Forest & NJ Conservation Foundation
Note: For adults and children ages 7 and up; bring insect repellant; limit 20 people
Creating a Backyard Habitat
11 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults; ADA accessible
Black Bears in NJ
2 to 3 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults and children ages 6 to 12
Bug Bingo
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Stephens State Park
(908) 852-3790
Note: ADA accessible
Buggin Along Trail Walk
2:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Stephens State Park
(908) 852-3790
Observatory Open to the Public
8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Fee: None; donations welcome
Voorhees State Park
(908) 638-6969
Paul Robinson Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Sponsor: New Jersey Astronomical Association
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Pinelands UMC Bluegrass Festival
Noon to 5 p.m.
Fee: $5
Wharton State Forest , Batsto Historic Village
(609) 561-0024
Sponsor: Pinelands United Methodist Church
Note: Rain Date: June 1; ADA accessible
Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservations
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest , Batsto Historic Village
(609) 561-4559
