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| DATE: |
April 1 to May 1, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Plant A Bulb for Energy Sake |
| COUNTY: |
Monmouth |
| TIME(S): |
10am-5pm |
| LOCATION: |
Spring Lake Downtown participating merchants |
| COST: |
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| AUDIENCE: |
General Public |
| CONTACT: |
Therese Mancuso |
| DESCRIPTION: |
“Plant A Bulb”, a program to increase community awareness of the benefits of energy efficient light bulbs stars students at H. W. Mountz School. The students have learned about energy conservation and drew over 140 posters around this theme. The posters are being displayed in Spring Lake Businesses now through Earth Day, April 22, 2008. On Earth Day, all the Mountz students will receive a coupon to for ENERGY STAR bulbs provided at several downtown businesses. Partner organizations include the Spring Lake Environmental Commission, the Business Improvement District and the Chamber of Commerce. |
| PHONE#: |
732-208-7132 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
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| DATE: |
April 1-30, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Sandy Hook Migration Watch |
| COUNTY: |
Monmouth |
| TIME(S): |
Daily 9:00a.m. to 5: p.m. |
| LOCATION: |
Observation platform north end of parking lot K, Sandy Hook Recreation Area, Fort Hancock |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
General public, families |
| CONTACT: |
Scott Barnes Building 20, Hartshorne Drive, Fort Hancock, N.J. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Spend a Day by Sandy Hook Bay Join a designated observer, stationed daily on the observatrion platform at the north end of parking lot K, observing and tallying migrating hawks, songbirds, ducks and other birds. Learn about migration and why Sandy Hook is such an important location on the Atlantic Flyway that is it a listed Important Bird and Birding Area in New Jersey (IBBA) Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. |
| PHONE#: |
732-872-2500 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
shbo@njaudubon.org |
| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org |
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| DATE: |
THURSDAYS in April 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Beech Road Bird Walks |
| COUNTY: |
PAssaic |
| TIME(S): |
7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. |
| LOCATION: |
Beech Road, Ringwood, NJ (across from the Long Pond Boat Launch) |
| COST: |
FREE for NJAS Members! |
| AUDIENCE: |
Adults |
| CONTACT: |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
This area has open water, mudflats, meadows, woodlands, and stream habitats that attract diverse migrating and breeding birds. Join Associate Naturalist Suzanne Serafini for these weekly snapshots of spring's arrival. Bring binoculars if you have them and meet at the site. |
| PHONE#: |
973-835-2160 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/Calendar/ |
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| DATE: |
April 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Spring Native Plant Sale |
| COUNTY: |
Cape May |
| TIME(S): |
Order through May 1st for May 10-17 pickup |
| LOCATION: |
The Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 |
| COST: |
Plants priced individually. The more you buy, the bigger the discount! |
| AUDIENCE: |
Gardeners and Backyard Habitat Enthusiasts |
| CONTACT: |
Gretchen Ferrante, Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Over 53 species of hardy, native perennials, trees, shrubs, and decorative grasses are available at the nature center's 8th annual sale. Plants are large, high quality, and look great the first year. There will be plenty of extras available for purchase after May 10. |
| PHONE#: |
609-898-8848 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
gretchen.ferrante@njaudubon.org |
| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/centers/nccm |
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| DATE: |
April 6, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Skunk Cabbage Safari |
| COUNTY: |
Bergen |
| TIME(S): |
11:00 - 12:30 |
| LOCATION: |
New Jersey Audubon Society - Lorrimer Sanctuary
790 Ewing Avenue
Franklin Lakes, NJ |
| COST: |
Members - $12/family; Non-members - $15/family |
| AUDIENCE: |
Families |
| CONTACT: |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
What better way to celebrate the first days of spring than to look for the first flower? The unusual skunk cabbage flower actually produces its own heat to melt through snow and ice. Discover fascinating facts about this flower as we set out in search of this and othersigns of spring. |
| PHONE#: |
201-891-2185 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/Calendar/ |
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| DATE: |
April 12, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Caving 101: The Ins and the Outs |
| COUNTY: |
Passaic |
| TIME(S): |
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| LOCATION: |
New Jersey Audubon Society - Weis Ecology Center
150 Snake Den Road
Ringwood, NJ |
| COST: |
NJ Audubon Members - $12, non-members - $20 |
| AUDIENCE: |
Minimum age - 10 years old (must be accompanied by an adult) |
| CONTACT: |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
Journey with experience leaders into and out of three different caves in northwestern NJ. Be prepared to duck, squeeze and even crawl to discover the amazing world of caves! |
| PHONE#: |
973-835-2160 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/Calendar/ |
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| DATE: |
April 12, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Possum and the Peepers |
| COUNTY: |
Cape May |
| TIME(S): |
6:30 - 7:30 PM |
| LOCATION: |
New Jersey Audubon Society - Nature Center of Cape May
1600 Delaware Avenue,
Cape May, NJ |
| COST: |
NJAS Members ($8 adults; $5 children); Non-members ($10 adults; $7 children) |
| AUDIENCE: |
Ages 4 and up with an adult |
| CONTACT: |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
Come meet the Spring Peeper - a small tree frog that awakens the whole forest with its early spring singing. We 'll listen to to a Spring Peeper's story and then go adventuring into the marsh to listen and spot some of these tiny singers. Call the nature center to register and get directions. |
| PHONE#: |
609-898-8848 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/Centers |
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| DATE: |
April 12, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Earth Day Work Day & Green Thumb Prep |
| COUNTY: |
Passaic |
| TIME(S): |
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; and/or 12 - 2 p.m. |
| LOCATION: |
150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456 |
| COST: |
None |
| AUDIENCE: |
Adults & Families |
| CONTACT: |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
Which projects we tackle depends on you! Once we know how many fine folks are coming out to help, we plan tasks appropriate to their skills and interests. Past projects have included: painting; trail maintenance; weeding and planting in our butterfly garden with Associate Naturalist Chuck Blewett; light carpentry; and litter patrols. Please let us know if you'll be celebrating Earth Day on the 19th with us! |
| PHONE#: |
973-835-2160 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/Calendar/ |
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| DATE: |
April 16, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Gardening with Native Plants |
| COUNTY: |
Sommerset |
| TIME(S): |
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
| LOCATION: |
New Jersey Audubon Society - Scherman/Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
11 Hardscrabble Road
Bernardsville, NJ |
| COST: |
NJAS members $8, non-members $15 |
| AUDIENCE: |
Adults |
| CONTACT: |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
Join us for an informative program about some of the best - as well as some of the least-known - native plants for the backyard habitat. This will also include a discussion of planting requirements and companion plantings. |
| PHONE#: |
908-766-5787 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/Calendar/ |
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| DATE: |
April 19, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Earth Day Celebration - Getting Green |
| COUNTY: |
Glo |
| TIME(S): |
10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| LOCATION: |
Washington Lake Park, Greentree & Hurffville-Cross Keys Rds., Washington Twp, NJ |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
Everyone: Families, homeowners, children, teens, senior citizens, etc. |
| CONTACT: |
Vicky Binetti
Washington Township Environmental Commission,
PO Box 1106, Turnersville, NJ 08012 |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Community Earth Day Celebration held in Washington Lake Park, featuring more than 50 exhibitors and vendors with information/education on natural resource and environmental conservation and protection; how to reduce, reuse, recycle; how to conserve energy and water; how to do environmentally friendly gardening, landscaping, home maintenance. Activities for kids include crafts, petting zoo, scavenger hunt, etc. Special exhibits feature "junk sculptors" and artists, music, more. |
| PHONE#: |
856-589-0520, ext. 232 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.twp.washington.nj.us |
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| DATE: |
April 19, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Earth Day Celebration 2008 |
| COUNTY: |
Mercer |
| TIME(S): |
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| LOCATION: |
The Lawrence Nature Center (south end of Drexel Avenue), Lawrence Township, Mercer County.
Parking available at the adjacent Notre Dame High School on Route 206. |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
All ages! |
| CONTACT: |
Steven J. Groeger, Superintendent of Recreation
Lawrence Township
2207 Lawrenceville Road
P.O. Box 6006
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 |
| DESCRIPTION: |
A community celebration of Earth Day and the opening of the new Lawrence Nature Center. Numerous environmental and community organizations will be present with interactive displays, exhibits, information booths and hands-on activities for children. Guided nature hikes through meadow and forest. Bluegrass music. Free wildflower seeds. Bring your galoshes and binoculars. |
| PHONE#: |
(609) 844-7067 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
sgroeger@lawrencetwp.com |
| WEBSITE: |
www.lawrencenaturecenter.net |
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| DATE: |
April 19, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Chatham Township Environmental Commission Sixth Annual Passaic Riverside Cleanup |
| COUNTY: |
Morris |
| TIME(S): |
Any time between 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| LOCATION: |
Intersection of River Road and Passaic Street in Chatham Township |
| COST: |
Free. Refreshments provided. |
| AUDIENCE: |
Residents, school children with supervision |
| CONTACT: |
Dorothea K. Stillinger |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Chatham Township Environmental Commission sponsors its Sixth Annual Earth Day cleanup event along the Passaic River. RAIN OR SHINE. The stretch of riverbank to be walked and cleaned and invasive plants pruned is 0.7 mile long (1.4 miles round trip.) This land is owned by Chatham Township and is habitat for salamanders and wildflowers. Trash will be collected in plastic bags (we will supply). Goal - to create a pleasant natural recreation and education area along the river for all Township residents. Park at the New Providence Wastewater Treatment Plant on Passaic Street directly adjacent to the Passaic Street bridge. Directions: Southern Boulevard or Fairmount Avenue to River Road, right on River Road, first left, cross Passaic Street bridge and park on left next to bridge. Wear old clothes, rubber boots, and work gloves, and bring pruning shears and loppers if you wish (not required). Kids OK with supervision. Refreshments. Possible wildlife sightin! g. Scout merit badge credit possible. |
| PHONE#: |
973-635-4600 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
stillingerdk@yahoo.com |
| WEBSITE: |
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| DATE: |
Saturday, April 19, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Earth Day 2008 5K Run/Walk & Fair |
| COUNTY: |
Hudson |
| TIME(S): |
10 am - 4 pm |
| LOCATION: |
WCRRNJ Terminal and the South Field Liberty State Park, Jersey City |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
General public |
| CONTACT: |
Hudson County Improvement Authority (HCIA) |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Hudson County Improvement Authority’s (HCIA) Annual Earth Day celebration will kick off at 10 am in the North Field and inside the Historic CRRNJ Terminal at Liberty State Park on Saturday, April 19, with a 5K Run, the 5K Walk for Liberty, sponsored by the Friends of Liberty State Park and the Kids’ Fun Run. With magnificent views of the New York City skyline, this day-long event provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the environment and create a memorable experience for your family.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “No Child Left Inside.” The HCIA is following burgeoning nationwide movement aimed at reconnecting children with the outdoors. Programs, public and private, are starting or expanding as research shows kids suffer health problems, including obesity, from too much sedentary time indoors with TV and computers.
Adults will be able to register for the Race/Walk on Saturday, April 19, at Liberty State Park from 7:30 to 9:30 am. Race registrants will receive tee-shirts and a chance to earn trophies and medals. The Fun Run takes place directly after the adult race and is open to all children under age 12. Registration begins at 10 am. All participants will receive a gift bag and there will be age-appropriate winner categories.
Following the 5K Run/Walk for adults and the Kids Fun Run, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities to be found. From 10 am to 4 pm, a “Kids’ Kingdom” area will include environment-themed displays, information on services available throughout ‘Our Hudson Home’, tree seedlings (compliments of the NJDEP’s Division of Parks and Forestry). In addition, there will be many other giveaways and interactive entertainment, such as inflatable rides, arts and crafts activities, kite-flying and contests. There will be entertainment on stage throughout the day as well as strolling entertainers who will mix and mingle with the crowds. |
| WEBSITE: |
www.hcia.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12 |
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| DATE: |
April 19, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Earth Day Cleanup |
| COUNTY: |
Atlantic |
| TIME(S): |
8:30 to 11:30 |
| LOCATION: |
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville NJ |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
Community |
| CONTACT: |
Sandy Perchetti
Community Partnership and Volunteer Coordinator
E.B. Forsythe NWR
Box 72, 800 Great Creek Road
Oceanville, NJ 08231 |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and the Township of Galloway's Clean Communities program invite you to join refuge staff and volunteers to clean up the environment. Help with a cleanup along the refuge's Wildlife Drive, then come back to the auditorium to learn how Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge protects, conserves and enhances habitat for fish and wildlife, and how you can help clean up the environment in your own backyard. Free baseball caps, and lunch for all volunteers. Please call 609-748-1535 to register. |
| PHONE#: |
609.748.1535 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
sandy_perchetti@fws.gov |
| WEBSITE: |
www.fws.gov/northeast/forsythe |
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| DATE: |
April 19, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Mercer County Earth Day Celebration |
| COUNTY: |
Mercer |
| TIME(S): |
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| LOCATION: |
Location: Mercer County Park Ice Rink |
| COST: |
Free admission |
| AUDIENCE: |
Families |
| CONTACT: |
Brenda Ricci
Mercer County Improvement Authority
640 South Broad St.
Trenton, NJ 08650 |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Many activites for families to enjoy - metal detecting, wagon rides, etc. Many environment exhibits, children activities, and awards presentation. Fun for the entire family. |
| PHONE#: |
609 278-8100 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
bricci@mercercounty.org |
| WEBSITE: |
www.mcia-nj.com |
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| DATE: |
April 19, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Earth Day Festival |
| COUNTY: |
Middlesex |
| TIME(S): |
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| LOCATION: |
New Jersey Audubon Society - Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Road
Cranbury, NJ |
| COST: |
Free (cost associated with certain programs throughout the day) |
| AUDIENCE: |
Families |
| CONTACT: |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
Come celebrate Earth Day with us at the Plainsboro Preserve. We will have a day filled with hikes, programs and educational offerings! |
| PHONE#: |
609-897-9400 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/Calendar/ |
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| DATE: |
April 19, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Earth Day 2008 |
| COUNTY: |
Essex |
| TIME(S): |
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| LOCATION: |
Essex County Environmental Center
621 Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
Families |
| CONTACT: |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
Come out an celebrate nature! Activities will include a live honeybee demonstration, nature walks, a composting demonstration, canoeing, kayaking and much more! |
| PHONE#: |
973-228-8776 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/Calendar/ |
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| DATE: |
April 19, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Earth Day Cleanup and Celebration |
| COUNTY: |
Monmouth |
| TIME(S): |
10am to 1pm |
| LOCATION: |
Poricy Park in Middletown, NJ
345 Oak Hill Road, Red Bank, NJ |
| COST: |
None |
| AUDIENCE: |
Everyone. There will be fun Earth Day activities for children too small to participate in the cleanup so bring the whole family! |
| CONTACT: |
Sonya Abrams, NJ Community Water Watch |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Brookdale Community College and Monmouth University's chapters of NJ Community Water Watch will be hosting their second annual Earth Day Cleanup at Poricy Park in Middletown. The cleanup will also include many smaller sites in the Middletown area. There will be free breakfast, a BBQ lunch, live music, games, prizes, and more! Meet at the park at 10am for sign-in and breakfast. |
| PHONE#: |
732-224-1845 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
bcc@njwaterwatch.org |
| WEBSITE: |
www.njwaterwatch.org/monmouth |
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| DATE: |
April 19th, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
LONG SWAMP CREEK CLEANUP |
| COUNTY: |
Ocean |
| TIME(S): |
9:30-1:30 |
| LOCATION: |
Seacourt Pavillion in Toms River located on Bay and Hooper Avenues- We will be behind the store by the Creek. |
| COST: |
None, and FREE LUNCH! |
| AUDIENCE: |
ANYONE!!! |
| CONTACT: |
Danielle Russell |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Saturday April 19th, We are having an Earth Day cleanup of Long Swamp Creek in Toms River. NJ Community Water Watch is partnering with the Ocean County Sierra Club for this event. Arrival time is at 9:30 AM, bagels for breakfast, followed by a couple speakers. We will cleanup from 10 am until 1:00 pm. At 1:30 there will be Free lunch at Old Country Buffet for all participants. YOU MUST RSVP to Danielle Russell by MONDAY by April 14th if you are planning to eat lunch, this way Old Country Buffet has a number to prepare for. My email is occ@njwaterwatch.org. Bring bug spray, sun block, and change of shoes if planning to eat at OCB. |
| PHONE#: |
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| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
occ@njwaterwatch.org |
| WEBSITE: |
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| DATE: |
April 19, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Essex County Earth Day Celebration |
| COUNTY: |
Essex |
| TIME(S): |
11-4pm |
| LOCATION: |
Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Ave.
Roseland, NJ 07068 |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
Bring the Whole Family |
| CONTACT: |
David Alexander |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Happy B-Earth Day Celebration & Cake at 1 pm
Essex County 4H Fair and Project Display
“Go Green” Merchandise Tent
Saturn Hybrid Car Demonstrations
Climbing Wall
Rick Mikula “That Butterfly Guy”
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Live Animal Show
ACTIVITIES:
Canoe the Passaic River with the West Essex Park Conservancy*
Learn Composting from the Master Gardeners of Essex County
View Nature with the Essex County Nature Photographers
Discover Woodturning with the NJ Woodturners Association
Visit the Beehive with the Essex County Beekeepers
Take a Birding Hike with the NJ Audubon Society*
Enjoy Hands-on Crafts and Fun Activities
Race Solar-Powered Toy Cars
Get Your Face Painted |
| PHONE#: |
973-228-8776 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
dalexander@parks.essexcountynj.org |
| WEBSITE: |
www.essex-countynj.org/p/ |
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| DATE: |
April 20, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Ocean City's Earth Day Celebration 2008 |
| COUNTY: |
Cape May |
| TIME(S): |
12-4pm |
| LOCATION: |
Bayside Center 520 Bay Ave Ocean City NJ |
| COST: |
Free! |
| AUDIENCE: |
Everyone |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
jbernstock@ocean-city.nj.us |
| WEBSITE: |
www.ocnj.us |
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| DATE: |
April 20, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Birding for Beginners |
| COUNTY: |
Monmouth |
| TIME(S): |
8:00 a.m. to noon |
| LOCATION: |
New Jersey Audubon Society - Sandy Hook Bird Observatory
Hartshorne Drive
Fort Hancock, NJ |
| COST: |
Free (Preregistration required) |
| AUDIENCE: |
Adults |
| CONTACT: |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
Learn about the fundamentals of bird identification while visiting the diverse habitats of Sandy Hook. Bring binoculars and wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Meet at the visitor's center parking lot. |
| PHONE#: |
732-872-2500 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/Calendar/ |
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| DATE: |
April 22, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Earth Day at the EARTH Center |
| COUNTY: |
Middlesex |
| TIME(S): |
4 pm to 7 pm |
| LOCATION: |
42 Riva Ave, Davidson's Mill Pond Park
South Brunswick, NJ |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
Open to all |
| CONTACT: |
David Smela |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Come celebrate Earth Day with Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County. Bring you picnic dinner and spend an evening in a beautiful park. Our Agriculture and 4-H Departments will be represented with displays and speakers. Master Gardners will have a Q & A table for environmental and gardening topics. Middlesex County's Recycling Robot MC blue will be on hand to discuss recycling with the kids. A limited number of free seedlings will be available, and there will be tree planting as well. There will even be live music by the HUB-KINGS. Attendees are asked to pack out their trash in order to maintain the health of our local environment. |
| PHONE#: |
732 398 5262 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
david.smela@co.middlesex.nj.us |
| WEBSITE: |
www.co.middlesex.nj.us/extensionservices |
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| DATE: |
April 22, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
FDU on 4/22 |
| COUNTY: |
Bergen |
| TIME(S): |
10-6pm |
| LOCATION: |
100o River Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666 |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
All volunteers |
| CONTACT: |
Dora Cypher |
| DESCRIPTION: |
We are having the Hackensack River Keeper come and help us clean the banks of the Hackensack River along the Fairleigh Dickinson Campus (Teaneck / Hackensack) All volunteers are welcomed. The Hackensack River Keeper organization will provide necessary gear for the clean up. Come support. Raffles will be held. |
| PHONE#: |
201-674-5917 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
FDUon422@live.com |
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| DATE: |
April 25, 26, 27, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
PSEG Global Green Expo |
| COUNTY: |
Hudson |
| TIME(S): |
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| LOCATION: |
Liberty State Park in Jersey City
Exit 14B of the New Jersey Turnpike |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
Public |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Designed to educate the state's residents and businesses about what they can do to make a difference in the battle against climate change.
Learn about eco-friendly products, programs and services available for consumers and businesses.
The Expo will feature hundreds of exhibits, interactive workshops, presentations by environmental leaders and organizations, family entertainment and a wholesome food court. Programs at the event will cover building and remodeling, energy, food, household products, lifestyle, transportation, and yard and garden. |
| WEBSITE: |
www.nj.com/globalgreen. |
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| DATE: |
April 25, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Elizabeth Earth Day 2008 |
| COUNTY: |
Union |
| TIME(S): |
830am-230pm |
| LOCATION: |
Elizabeth NJ Marina Waterfront |
| COST: |
None |
| AUDIENCE: |
Science students |
| CONTACT: |
Michael N. McBean |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Invited science students from St. Patrick High School, Elizabeth High School, Ronald Regan, Academy, Benedictine Academy and Albert Einstein Academy will spend the day learning about the health of the New York and New Jersey Harbor Estuary, the affects of pollution and the everyday importance of Earth Day through interactive educational stations.
The stations will be manned by a variety of professionals in the academic and environmental field including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Coast Guard,and Kean University.
This Earth Day event is a great opportunity to understand and energize the students in Elizabeth, our future environmental leaders, about the health of their own estuary in the New York and New Jersey Harbor, and see the connection between land and water. Students will have the opportunity to speak openly with Corps biologists, engineers, archeologists along with our partners in our estuary, to learn about the rich history of our harbor, its current condition as well as get a hands-on view of its marine life and ongoing port activities.
The ER/AK Watershed Association Earth Day 2008 partners include the Mayor of the City of Elizabeth, the Elizabeth Marina, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Coast Guard, Kean University and the offices of Senator Menendez, Congressman Payne and Congressman Sires.
The Earth Day environmental educational workshops are tangible manifestations of a year round commitment to environmental education and stewardship within our watershed school consortia.
We feel that the reason why this process is so successful is because for more than five years the Corps has made an active working partnership resulting in substantial inter-agency relationships that have created sustaining, complementary environmental education and stewardship programs for the Arthur Kill/Elizabeth River watershed communities.
The proposed Earth Day program will kick off with an environmental harbor inspection aboard the Corps’ vessel, Hocking, where many students will sail on the Arthur Kill Channel for the first time. On the boat, students will learn about the historical significance of Shooter’s Island, review the types of habitat living in the estuary and receive an overview of significant, ongoing activities to improve the watershed. They will have on a water view of local public access areas for their future use.
On the dock, students will be rotated through educational stations that include visual exhibits such as touch tanks with marine life, as well as interactive pollution displays, water quality testing and life of an oyster. Students will also able to tour a Coast Guard vessel and learn about pollution response and oil spills.
The men and women of the Coast Guard have a special responsibility to ensure that our waterways remain safe and clean. This Coat Guard works closely with partners like Federal, state, and local government agencies, and the private sector, each day to investigate and respond to reports of pollution in our waterways. Given the frequent oil spills on the Arthur Kill the Coast Guard presence is important. This is a unique opportunity for our students to learn and respect the important role our Coast Guard has in our region.
This proposed Earth Day event will be hosted and coordinated by the Arthur Kill/Elizabeth River Watershed Association. |
| PHONE#: |
908-659-0689 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
erakwatershed@yahoo.com |
| WEBSITE: |
www.futurecityinc.org |
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| DATE: |
Saturday, April 26, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Party For The Planet 2008 |
| COUNTY: |
Bergen |
| TIME(S): |
10-4 |
| LOCATION: |
Bergen County Zoological Park
Paramus, NJ |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
General public |
| CONTACT: |
Liz Carletta |
| DESCRIPTION: |
We’re having a party – and you’re invited! Join the Party for the Planet at the Bergen County Zoo on Saturday, April 26th. Visit the exhibitors and animals throughout the zoo and discover ways to connect to your local environment. |
| PHONE#: |
210-262-3771 x125 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
lcarletta@co.bergen.nj.us |
| WEBSITE: |
www.co.bergen.nj.us/parks/Parks/Zoo.htm |
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| DATE: |
April 26th, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Earth Day Rahway River Clean Up |
| COUNTY: |
Union |
| TIME(S): |
8:45 AM-1:00 PM |
| LOCATION: |
Bloodsgood Dam at Winfield Park, NJ |
| COST: |
None |
| AUDIENCE: |
All Volunteers looking to make a difference |
| CONTACT: |
Joe Seebode |
| DESCRIPTION: |
This year's Cub Scout Pack #30/Boy Scout Troop 330 Rahway River clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th. We intend to focus on the section of the North Branch (Bloodgood Branch) of the Rahway River upstream and downstream of the dam at Winfield Park. It is our hope to have enough folks that we can have teams work as far upstream as the Garden State Parkway and downstream to Rahway River Park in Clark and Rahway. Hope you will consider putting this event on your calendar. Plans are to meet at the parking area adjacent to the waterfall of the Rahway River by the dam at Winfield Park at 8:45. The clean-up will generally be between 9-1, but any amount of time or effort that folks can volunteer is appreciated. This is an event where we hope to have as many folks participate as possible. As always, there is a large volume of debris and garbage to pick up, particularly downstream of the dam in the area where the floodplain widens out. This includes things like shopping carts!, tires, and of course floatables (cans, bottles, plastics,etc). The County generously supplies gloves and garbage bags, and we solicit material donations (donuts, bagels, coffee, bottled water, paper towels, hand-wipes, etc) for all volunteers. Last year, over 200 folks participated, including girl scouts, cub scouts, boy scouts, fishermen, local activists and citizens, and we pulled some amazing things from the river. Sponsors came through with coffee, bagels, danish, donuts, cookies, bottled water, and juice boxes. We also had water bottles, coloring books, posters, tree seedlings and some T-shirts as giveaways for the participants.
If you haven't participated in an event like this before, you would find it invigorating, and you will feel good about what you have done...they are also a lot of fun...especially for scouts and young adults as they always find something interesting. This adds both education and adventure to the event. I also suspect that any child, or adult, who participates in this kind of event, even just once, and sees the terrible effects that floatable debris has on waterways, will be sensitive in the way they chuck their trash for the rest of their lives.
All participants should wear jeans, long-sleeved shirts, gloves and boots, and waders are welcome for folks who like to really get into the water. I very much recommend that each participant bring a standard 5-gallon carry bucket with a handle (put your name on the bottom)...this makes for easy carrying of "stuff" for transfer to the large garbage bags. As was done in past years we also hope to put together a "tiger" team of strong adults willing to get down and dirty who can tackle some of the really big stuff that has been in the river for years...like tires and shopping carts. When we complete the event we do a basic inventory of the "big stuff" that we removed....and within approximately 24 hours Union County Parks removes and disposes of all the trash. There is no RSVP required but if you need more information or think you will attend please let me know by e-mail. Hope to see you on April 26th. |
| PHONE#: |
732-381-6853 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
rivercleanup@comcast.net |
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| DATE: |
April 26, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Birding the Deep South |
| COUNTY: |
Cumberland |
| TIME(S): |
8:00 to early afternoon |
| LOCATION: |
New Jersey Audubon Society - Rancocas Nature Center
794 Rancocas Road
Mt. Holly, NJ |
| COST: |
Preregistration is required - NJAS Members - $10, non-members - $15 |
| AUDIENCE: |
Adults |
| CONTACT: |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
Enjoy birding in the deep South - South Jersey, that is. The trip will meet at Bridgeton city Park, a site featured in the Delaware Bayshore Birding and Wildlife Trails (http://www.njwildlifetrails.org). We will be looking for early arriving warblers and other migrant songbirds. |
| PHONE#: |
609-261-2495 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/Calendar/ |
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| DATE: |
April 26, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Awakening the Garden: Prepping the Garden for Spring |
| COUNTY: |
Cape May |
| TIME(S): |
9 a.m. to noon |
| LOCATION: |
The Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 |
| COST: |
$20 for New Jersey Audubon Members; $30 nonmembers |
| AUDIENCE: |
Gardening Enthusiasts |
| CONTACT: |
Gretchen Ferrante, Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Learn tried and true techniques for pruning and dividing perennials, cutting back shrubs for optimum blooms, and creating spectacular foliage from master gardener and sanctuary director Gretchen Ferrante. Everyone goes home with a bucket full of perennials to start their own butterfly garden. |
| PHONE#: |
609-898-8848 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
gretchen.ferrante@njaudubon.org |
| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/centers/nccm |
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| DATE: |
April 26, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Ocean City Beach Sweep |
| COUNTY: |
Cape May |
| TIME(S): |
9 am |
| LOCATION: |
Meet at the 11th St Pavilion on the Boardwalk |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
Families, volunteer groups |
| CONTACT: |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
Help out with Clean Ocean Action's Spring Beach Sweep. Meet at 9 for supplies. Wear sensible clothing & shoes. Bring gloves if you have them. |
| PHONE#: |
609-525-9285 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
jbernstock@ocnj.us |
| WEBSITE: |
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| DATE: |
April 27, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Project E.A.R.T.H Environment . Awareness . Responsibility . Teaching . Hope |
| COUNTY: |
Somerset |
| TIME(S): |
10:30 - 4:30 |
| LOCATION: |
Somerset County Park Commission, Environmental Education Center
190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 |
| COST: |
$4.00 Suggested Donation |
| AUDIENCE: |
All Ages, Families and Friends |
| CONTACT: |
Jane Parks |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Project EARTH is a new special event for the whole family to raise environmental awareness. Learn about recycling and composting, meet some live raptors from The Raptor Trust, and see live butterflies. Join the NJ Audubon on a bird walk and learn about native plant gardening to attract butterflies and birds. Live music and many local organizations. Hands-on children's activities and crafts. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb giveaway and much more. |
| PHONE#: |
908-766-2489 Ext 336 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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| WEBSITE: |
www.somersetcountyparks.org |
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| DATE: |
April 27, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
ACUA Earth Day Festival |
| COUNTY: |
Atlantic |
| TIME(S): |
10 am until 4 pm |
| LOCATION: |
6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 |
| COST: |
Free |
| AUDIENCE: |
Everyone |
| CONTACT: |
Monica Coffey |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Earth Day festival draws a crowd of nearly 4,000 people. The majority of the attractions, exhibits and shows are free, allowing families to enjoy the day while learning about the environment. Attractions include: NPR's Mike McGrath host of "You Bet Your Garden", The Philadelphia Zoo, The Franklin Institute, hayrides to the top of the landfill, tours of the Wind Farm, Solar Array, Wastewater Treatement Facility and Recycling Center, guided nature walks, Atlantic City Aquarium touch tank, environmental exhibits, petting zoo, live music and more. |
| PHONE#: |
609-272-6950 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
kaiken@acua.com |
| WEBSITE: |
www.acua.com/earthday |
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| DATE: |
April 27, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Earth Day Festival at Bayonet Farm |
| COUNTY: |
Monmoouth |
| TIME(S): |
Noon - 5 pm |
| LOCATION: |
41 Middletown Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733 |
| COST: |
None |
| AUDIENCE: |
All ages, lots of activities for kids |
| CONTACT: |
Aletha Spang |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Earth Day exhibit of artwork made from recycled materials; crafts for kids made of recycled materials; folk bands playing environmental music; presentation by The Raptor Trust; mammal show about "Why Animals Attack"; Native American stories and music by Kenneth Little Hawk; pony rides; homemade sandwiches and baked goods for sale; many exhibits and displays by environmental organizations; event held rain or shine. |
| PHONE#: |
732-671-9196 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
atspang@comcast.net |
| WEBSITE: |
www.holmdeltownship-nj.com |
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| DATE: |
April 30, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Beauty on the Wing: Gardening for Butterflies and Hummingbirds |
| COUNTY: |
Cape May |
| TIME(S): |
3:00-5:00 p.m. |
| LOCATION: |
The Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 |
| COST: |
$10 New Jersey Audubon Members; $15 Nonmembers |
| AUDIENCE: |
Backyard habitat and wildlife-friendly gardening enthusiasts |
| CONTACT: |
Gretchen Ferrante, The Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Attract Mother Nature's flying jewels to your garden with the help of master gardener and nature center director Gretchen Ferrante. Her lecture and garden walk will aid you in your springtime garden planning for the coming growing season. Even those with the smallest garden spaces can maximize for the greatest impact. |
| PHONE#: |
609-898-8848 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
gretchen.ferrante@njaudubon.org |
| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/centers/nccm |
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| DATE: |
May 10, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
Nature Center of Cape May's Annual Plant Swap |
| COUNTY: |
Cape May |
| TIME(S): |
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
| LOCATION: |
The Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 |
| COST: |
1 plant and a new or used garden tool |
| AUDIENCE: |
Gardening enthusiasts |
| CONTACT: |
Gretchen Ferrante, The Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204 |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Now is the perfect time to thin out that perennial garden and share your gardening successes with others. Admission to the swap is one plant and a new or used garden tool. The garden tool is your "shower gift" to help the nature center stock up on equipment to use in educational programs. with your admission, you will be entitled to take one "swap" plant home with you. Bring additional plants to swap on a 1:1 ratio. Plants may be dropped off on Friday, May 9, and you will be given a credit voucher to use on your return on Saturday. Those who ordered plants from the nature center's Native Plant Sale will be able to pick up their plants that day. Plenty of extras will be available for purchase. |
| PHONE#: |
609-898-8848 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
gretchen.ferrante@njaudubon.org |
| WEBSITE: |
www.njaudubon.org/centers/nccm |
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| DATE: |
May 18, 2008 |
| TITLE OF EVENT: |
4th Annual Sparta Mountain Day |
| COUNTY: |
Sussex |
| TIME(S): |
Activities start at 7:30 am |
| LOCATION: |
See description below |
| COST: |
See description below |
| AUDIENCE: |
General Public |
| CONTACT: |
Mitch Morrison |
| DESCRIPTION: |
In addition to the environmental activities, this year we will include a lance armstrong livestrong 5k fun walk/run fundraiser and possibly a mountain biking tour (tbd).
1. Livestrong 5k fun walk/run fundraiser: - rain or shine!
The 5k fun walk/run starts at 8am at Heaters Pond in Ogdensburg. You will need to park at the Ogdensburg School and we will provide transportation up the hill and you will walk/run up edison road to the Edison Park in Sparta. Please park by 7:30am.
The registration fee of $25. and all proceeds go directly to the Lance Armstrong Foundation which is a 501(c) nonprofit organization.
Use: www.livestrong.org/grassroots/spartamountainday to register and donate. Rregistration is open now and closes by May 10th.
The first 300 registrants will receive a free Sparta Mountain Day t-shirt provided by our sponsors.
2. Sparta Mountain Day 2008 environmental day activities:
This year our environmental activities include:
-hikes led by local enthusiasts for all ages and ability.
-bird walks led by nj audubon experts.
-mining walks led by local mining experts.
-geo-caching walks led by local enthusiasts.
-raptor presentations led by a local avarian expert.
-bear discussions led by a state of nj expert.
-frog discussions led by an award winning science teacher.
-weather discussions led by a rutgers university expert.
-bow hunter discussions led by ubnj experts.
-recycling discussions led by sussex county municipal experts.
-environmental arts and crafts offered!!!
Please arrive at Rykers Lake by 11am. Please park on Edison Terrace and walk down to Rykers Lake - a 5 minute walk. Please bring water, a snack, wear the proper footgear, clothes, etc. and bring your cell phone. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please email mitch morrison mmorrison@nac.net by may 10th (or earlier!!!) to register for these environmental activities. These activities are offered for free!!!! |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
mmorrison@nac.net |
| WEBSITE: |
http://web.mac.com/sara.morrison/iWeb/Site/Welcome.html |
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