YEAR ROUND GOLF
Spring Meadow Golf Course
· Reserve tee times seven days in advance
· Tournament packages available
· Restaurant and catering available at the Spring Meadow Inn
· Minutes from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 195
· For information, reservations and fees call: (732) 449-0806
The History of Belleplain State Forest
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
Belleplain State Forest
(609) 861-2404
Note: Presented by Thomas Champion; ADA accessible
D & R Canal State Park Nature and History Interpretive Hikes,
Bike Tours and Programs
Fee: None
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
Note: Call for dates, topics and times; ADA accessible
Boy Scout and Girl Scout Programs
Fee: None
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
Note: Call for more details; ADA accessible
Double Trouble Village Tours & Hikes
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for dates and times
Science & Social Studies Class Field Trips
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for more information
Boy Scout and Girl Scout Advancement Programs
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Call for more information
Interpretive Hikes and Programs
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Fledgling Naturalists
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: For children ages 3 to 5 and an adult partner
Junior Naturalists
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: After school adventures for children ages 6 to 9
Homeschool Naturalists
Call for dates and times
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note: Enrichment activities for homeschoolers ages 6 to 10
Guided Manor Tours
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 adults, $3 seniors, $1 youth, children under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
www.njbg.org
Note: ADA accessible
Historic Interpretive Tours of Somers Mansion
Call for dates and times
Fee: None
Somers Mansion Historic Site
(609) 927-2212
Note: Somers Mansion is the oldest home in Atlantic County
November Weekends (through November 22)
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-2371
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
November 1
Election Day and Women’s Suffrage in the 1830s
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Women march for their rights at 1 and 2:30 p.m.
Gourd Crafting
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cheesequake State Park, Interpretive Center
(732) 566-3208
Note: ADA accessible
Fall Back in Time Tour
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Ringwood Manor Blacksmith Shop Open
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: Visit Ringwood’s historic blacksmith shop and observe traditional 19th century blacksmithing techniques
Autumn Leaves Hike
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: Learn about tree identification on this educational hike
All Hallows Full Moon Hike
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: Get a rare peek at the sights and sounds of Round Valley; hike a short trail under the moon and imagine the spirits of Halloween
November 6
Stocking Stuffer Sale
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: None
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Auxiliary
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
November 7
Stocking Stuffer Sale
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: None
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Auxiliary
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
Fall Foliage Hike
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, Princeton Area
(609) 924-5705
Note: ADA accessible
Full Moon Hike
7 to 9 p.m.
Fee: To be determined; pre-registration required
Double Trouble State Park
Sponsor: Ocean County Parks
(609) 971-3085
Lake Hopatcong on the Big (and not so big) Screen
6 p.m.
Fee: $25
The Arlington, Mount Arlington, NJ
Sponsor: Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum
(973) 398-2616
Note: Includes buffet dinner; ADA accessible
Trail Hike
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(908) 684-4820
Volunteer to Help Plant Trees in Camden
Fee: None
Community tree plantings in residential neighborhoods
Sponsors: NJ Tree Foundation and NJ Forest Service
(609) 633-7584; Jessica Franzini
Jfranzini.njtf@gmail.com; www.newjerseytreefoundation.org
Note: Gloves, tools and trees provided; wear strong shoes
Volunteer to Help Plant Trees in Newark
Fee: None
Community tree plantings in residential neighborhoods
Sponsors: NJ Tree Foundation and NJ Forest Service
(732) 873-3051; Shannon Buckley
Njtf_sbuckley@yahoo.com; www.newjerseytreefounation.org
Note: Gloves, tools and trees provided; wear strong shoes
Cannon Firing Demonstration
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Sponsor: Swan Historical Foundation
Note: ADA accessible
November 8
Stocking Stuffer Sale
Noon to 3 p.m.
Fee: None
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Auxiliary
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
Kid’s Beach Scavenger Hunt
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Nature Hike
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cheesequake State Park, Interpretive Center
(732) 566-3208
Friends of Hancock House Annual Meeting & Program
1:30 p.m.
Fee: None; donations welcome
Hancock House State Historic Site
Lower Alloway Creek Municipal Building,
Hancocks Bridge
(856) 935-4373
Sponsor: Friends of the Hancock House Inc.
Note: Partially ADA Accessible
Woodcarving Demonstration at Ringwood Manor
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: Master carvers transform wood into artwork
“Making Waves: Genius at the Jersey Shore”
4 p.m.
Fee: $40 per person
Twin Lights State Historic Site
(732) 872-1814
Sponsor: Twin Lights Historical Society
Note: Wine reception and meet the speaker, Dr. Herwig Kogelnik and Marconi Fellow, following the program
Invasive Plant Patrol
9 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration suggested
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-0623; WCSPsupt@comcast.net
Note: Join park staff to learn about invasive plants and how they affect native plant communities; patrol teams will be weeding outdoors; dress accordingly and bring gloves; tools and supplies will be provided
Shelter Building/Wilderness Survival
1:30 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
November 11
Wednesday Walk in the Woods
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Parking Lot
(609) 296-1114
Note: 5- to 6-miles on flat ground; bring drinks,
lunch and insect repellent
November 12
L’il Tykes Hike
3 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 5 and under
November 14
30-Mile Full Trail Hike
Call for time and location
Fee: None
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Paulinskill Valley Trail
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(201) 274-9805
Nature in November Family Hike
11 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley state Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Family program for all ages
Bike Ride
11:30 a.m.
Fee: None
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail committee
(973) 887-4332
Paul_rottmann@hotmail.com
Note: Bring bike, helmet, lunch and drink
Kittatinny Canines dog Walk
8 to 9 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For well socialized dogs & their owners; dogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times
Public Tours
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Adults $3, youth $1
Long Pond Ironworks State Park, Country Store
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Note: Call for more information
Volunteer Clean-Up Day
9 a.m. to noon
Fee: None
Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800 (High Point Park Office)
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Association
www.lusscroftfarm.com
Volunteer to Help Plant Trees in Camden
Fee: None
Community tree plantings in residential neighborhoods
Sponsors: NJ Tree Foundation and NJ Forest Service
(609) 633-7584; Jessica Franzini
Jfranzini.njtf@gmail.com; www.newjerseytreefoundation.org
Note: Gloves, tools and trees provided; wear strong shoes
Volunteer to Help Plant Trees in Newark
Fee: None
Community tree plantings in residential neighborhoods
Sponsors: NJ Tree Foundation and NJ Forest Service
(732) 873-3051; Shannon Buckley
Njtf_sbuckley@yahoo.com; www.newjerseytreefounation.org
Note: Gloves, tools & trees provided; wear strong shoes
November 15
Cedar Swamp Hike for Adults
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cheesequake State Park, Interpretive Center
(732) 566-3208
Note: For ages 14 and up
Bird Walk
8:15 a.m.
Fee: None
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Guide: NJ Audubon Society member
Note: Bring binoculars; meet at Visitors Center
Pawsable Dog Show
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: Free for spectators
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Pawsable K-9
Note: ADA accessible
Bird Walk
9 to 11 a.m.
Fee: None
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot
(908) 236-6355
Sponsor: NJ Audubon Member
Note: Binoculars and field guide suggested
November 19
L’il Tykes Hike
3 to 4 p.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 5 and under
Holiday Open House
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $7, seniors $6, children $3
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
November 20
Public Skywatch
7:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club
www.sjac.us/
Note: Rain date: November 21; ADA accessible
Holiday Open House
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $7, seniors $6, children $3
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
After The Turkey
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: Burn some Thanksgiving calories and explore the
habitat of the wild turkeys
November 21
Thanksgiving Cranberry Bogs Hike
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Holiday Workshop
Two Sessions – To be announced
Fee: To be determined; pre-registration required
Hancock House State Historic Site
(856) 935-4373
Sponsor: Friends of the Hancock House Inc. and
Hancock House State Historic Site
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Explorer Hike
Call for time and location
Fee: None
Kittatinny Valley State Park
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail committee
(201) 274-9805
Turkey Time with Ranger Dave
11 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 6 to 12; ADA accessible
Recycled Crafts
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: None; pre-registration required
Liberty State Park, Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: ADA accessible
Holiday Open House
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $7, seniors $6, children $3
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Speaker Series: 14th Annual NJAA Member’s Project Night
8:30 p.m.
Fee: None; donations welcome
Voorhees State Park
Paul Robinson Observatory
Sponsor: New Jersey Astronomical Association
(908) 638-8500
Understanding Astronomy Series Presentation
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest/Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559
Sponsor: Willingboro Astronomical Society
and Wharton State Forest
Note: ADA accessible
Starwatch
6:30 to 10 p.m.
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest/Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559
Sponsor: Willingboro Astronomical Society
and Wharton State Forest
Note: ADA accessible
Preparing for Winter Hike
10 a.m.
Fee: None
Wharton State Forest
(609) 567-4559
Note: 2- to 4-mile hike
November 22
A 19th Century Thanksgiving
Noon to 3 p.m.
Fee: None
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Program at the Allaire Chapel at 1 p.m.
Lenni Lenape Traditions
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cheesequake State Park, Interpretive Center
(732) 566-3208
Note: ADA accessible
Holiday Open House
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Adults $7, seniors $6, children $3
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
November 27
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and chats with the children
November 28
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and chats with the children
November 29
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: Santa rides the train and chats with the children
Nature Hike
1 p.m.
Fee: None
Cheesequake State Park, Interpretive Center
(732) 566-3208
History of Round Valley
10 to 11 a.m.
Fee: None; preregistration required
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: ADA accessible; learn about original inhabitants and how Round Valley Recreation Area was established; an optional 30-minute hike begins at 11 a.m.
