Week of 10/13/2025 - 10/19/2025
Colors of Fall Hike
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Park office
17-Oct 5 PM
Description: Enjoy the evening breeze and the vibrant leaves on a 2-mile hike down our Cranberry Dot Trail!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring tick/bug repellent and a water bottle.
Bats in the Park
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
17-Oct 6 PM
Description: Bats are one of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. Capable of eating over 1,000 insects a night, bats are environmental equalizers to the bug population. Mosquitoes, gnats, and other flying annoyances are all on the menu once the sun starts to set. Join park staff at the Nature Center at 6 pm for a walk and talk on the bats of New Jersey.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
This outing will last approximately one hour and involve walking about one mile. Perfect for all ages and interest levels.
Spooky Market
Whitesbog Village, General Store
17-Oct 6 PM
Description: Join us at Whitesbog and indulge in a variety of vendors, hang out around the firepits, and enjoy a self-guided lantern tour around the village.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Bass River Bingo & Trivia Night
Bass River State Forest, Interpretive Center
18-Oct 6 PM
Description: Looking for a family fun night? Come enjoy bingo & trivia night at Bass River State Forest! You will learn about local flora and fuana while playing and have the chance to win prizes!
Age: ages 6 and up. Donations welcome.
Please call (609) 296-1114 or email josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov for more information.
We will be outdoors so dress prepared; bring water and bug spray.
History of the Pine Barrens
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
18-Oct 9 AM
Description: From millions of years ago, to the American Revolution and the Civilian Conservation Corps, learn everything there is to know about the history of the Pine Barrens on this 6-mile hike down the Cranberry Trail!
Age: ages 10 and up.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring a water bottle and bug spray/tick repellent.
Fall Foliage Hike
Cheesequake State Park. Hooks Creek Lake Day Use Area
18-Oct 10 AM
Description: Join us on a 2.5-mile hike to explore the vibrant fall foliage in Cheesequake State Park. This hike will go over moderate terrain including some steps.
Age: all ages.
Call (732) 566-3208 or email nicole.bendixen@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please dress for the weather. We recommend bringing water, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Fall Foliage Hike
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction Parking Area
18-Oct 10 AM
Description: The hike will be three to four miles. The trail is cinder-based which provides easy, walking
Age: all ages.
Call (973) 324-0429 or email pbk123@aol.com for more information. Meetup.com (Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee Hiking Group)
Bring a drink. Parking area is on Warbasse Junction Road 1/2 mile South of intersection with Route 94. GPS Coordinates: 41.085293, -74.699741 See Meetup announcement for detailed directions.
Hike to Caven Point
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
18-Oct 10 AM
Description: Join us on a leisurely hike to Caven Point Beach to explore the urban and natural shoreline and unique features of Caven Point Beach.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at Lot #1 located at 300 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Walk is approximately 1 1/2 miles round trip. Wear shoes that can get wet/muddy.
Wallace House 250: Scottish & Irish Spooky Tales
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
18-Oct 3 PM
Description: Join storyteller David MacCaffrey, the "Shannachie of Glenndunbun Ballybegg," as he tells traditional and modern Celtic tales of terror. Drawing on the ancient folkways and legends of the people who practically invented horror his stories present a macabre menagerie of ghosts and ghouls, devils and demons, banshees and beasties and things that go bump in the night.
Age: all ages.
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets for this outdoors program on an autumnal afternoon on the grounds of the Wallace House.
Bat Walk
Whitesbog Village, General Store
18-Oct 6 PM
Description: Join Whitesbog Staff and Volunteers for an evening hike exploring trails at Whitesbog and learning about the bats of the region.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Allaire Ghost Tours
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
19-Oct 6 and 8 PM
Description: Guided ghost tours of Allaire Village.
Age: 12 and up. $50 per person. Must register online
Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/allaire-ghost-tours-all-new-tickets-1250066114399?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
B.A.R.K Ranger Induction
Bass River State Forest, park office
19-Oct 10 AM
Description: Calling all responsible dogs! Get inducted as a B.A.R.K. Ranger. Take our pledge and receive a bark badge and a treat! Afterwards, we will hike Absegami Trail (0.4 miles) and practice being a B.A.R.K Ranger for the first time!
Age: all ages. Donations welcome.
Please call (609) 296-1114 or email josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov for more information.
We will be outdoors so dress prepared; bring water and bug spray.
Autumn Artistry Outdoors
Double Trouble State Park, village information building
19-Oct 10 AM
Description: Let’s hike, connect to nature, gather materials from the forest, and create “Fleeting Art Instillations” with Naturalist Lisa. Have an Eco-conscious outdoor experience that blends creativity, sustainability, and environmental awareness.
Age: all
Call (609) 726-1191 or email Lisa.Ziff-Riley@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress for the weather/painting and consider bug spray and sunblock. Rain or thunder cancels.
Bird Walk
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot Overlook
19-Oct 9 AM
Description: Join Naturalists Alan and Barbara for a guided bird walk at Round Valley Recreation Area. Meet at the South Parking Lot at 9:00am and check out the birds that congregate on the coast, perch in the pine forest, and splash around in the swimming area.
Age: all ages.
Call (908) 236-2355 or email Roundvalley@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Bring binoculars and water, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy footwear; the coastline is fairly rocky.
Week of 10/20/2025 - 10/26/2025
Sunset Nature Walk
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
22-Oct 5 PM
Description: Take a different look at Liberty State Park as we explore our habitats and trails to discover what kinds of animals are out and about while the sun is going down!
Age: ages 5 and up.
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors, wear shoes comfortable for walking, and bring a flashlight if you would like.
Creatures of the Night
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
24-Oct 5:30 PM
Description: Learn all about the nocturnal creatures of BTB on this half-mile hike around Pakim Pond. Beware! The Jersey Devil may be lurking behind any tree!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please bring tick/bug repellent and a water bottle.
Spooky Market
Whitesbog Village, General Store
24-Oct 6 PM
Description: Join us at Whitesbog and indulge in a variety of vendors, hang out around the firepits, and enjoy a self-guided lantern tour around the village.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Pumpkin Painting
Bass River State Forest, Interpretive Center
25-Oct 10 AM
Description: Pumpkins will be displayed for children to choose from as well as paint supplies to decorate their pumpkins. Everyone is more than welcome to take their decorated pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Age: ages 3 and up. Donations welcome.
Please call (609) 296-1114 or email josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov for more information.
We will be outdoors so dress prepared; bring water and bug spray.
Bulls Island Fall Fest
Bulls Island Recreation Area, Picnic Area
25-Oct 3 PM
Description: Join us for an afternoon of family fun to celebrate the fall season! Enjoy snacks and live music, costume contests for kids 2-16, and bat facts from an expert. Join park staff for fun nature-based arts and crafts and stay through the evening for a spooky lantern walk.
Age: all
Call (609) 397-2949 or email katherine.wetter@dep.nj.gov for more information. Costumes are encouraged and picnicking space is readily available. If you would like to participate in the lantern walk, please wear comfortable shoes.
Stories from the Porch: Double Trouble's Cranberry Industry
Double Trouble State Park, Packing House
25-Oct 10 AM
Description: Bring a blanket or chair and hear the history of Double Trouble's cranberry industry as told from the porch of the Packing House!
Age: all
Call (732) 341.4098 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov for more information. Held sun or clouds. Rain or thunder cancels. Please plan on arriving at least 5 minutes before program start. If program is cancelled it will be posted on the cover photo offb.com/DoubleTroubleStatePark
Fall Leaves Walk
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
25-Oct 1 PM
Description: Our Park Naturalist will lead you on a guided walk to experience the beauty of fall and learn how to identify some of our trees by their fall colors.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Dress to be outdoors and wear shoes comfortable for walking.
Irish & Scottish Spooky Tales: The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
25-Oct 2 PM
Description: Join storyteller David MacCaffrey, the "Shannachie of Glenndunbun Ballybegg," as he tells traditional and modern Celtic tales of terror. Drawing on the ancient folkways and legends of the people who practically invented horror his stories present a macabre menagerie of ghosts and ghouls, devils and demons, banshees and beasties and things that go bump in the night.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Trail Stewardship Workgroup
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center parking area
25-Oct 8:45 AM
Description: Work alongside park staff as trails are maintained around Washington Crossing State Park. Meet at the Nature Center!
Age: ages 12 and up.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Volunteers will meet at the Nature Center. Gloves and tools will be provided, but if you have a favorite pair of gloves, shovel, or shears - please bring them!
Kids Trick or Treating & Craft
Whitesbog Village, General Store
25-Oct 11 AM
Description: Visit Whitesbog and stop at the General Store for a special make and take Halloween craft in the classroom. Trick or treating is available all over the village (treats do not include candy, just toys) Costumes encouraged!
Age: all ages. $12 per person
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Halloween Lantern Tours
Whitesbog Village, General Store
25-Oct 6 PM
Description: Check in at the General Store, buy an arm band and choose your adventure! You can do one, two or all three activities for the same ticket price! Self-guided lantern tours at 6 PM. Scary stories around the campfire and Haunted Wagon Rides start at 6 PM (Last wagon leaves at 8:30.) Cider, hot chocolate and donuts in the vintage Halloween decorated General Store.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
1830s All Hallows Eve Trick or Treating Celebration
Allaire State Park, Allaire Village
26-Oct 11 AM
Description: Celebrate Halloween as they would have in the 19th century and enjoy trick or treating for kids.
Age: all ages. $10 per adult. $5.00 Ages 4-12
Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1830s-all-hallows-eve-trick-or-treating-celebration-tickets-1389643163109?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Jersey Devil Hike
Bass River State Forest, park office
26-Oct 6 PM
Description: We will discuss the legend behind the Jersey Devil while hiking through the haunted Absegami Trail (0.4 miles). Remember to remain aware of your surroundings as the Jersey Devil may be watching!
Age: ages 6 and up. Donations welcome.
Please call (609) 296-1114 or email josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov for more information.
We will be outdoors so dress prepared; bring water and bug spray.
Fall Foliage Hike
Cheesequake State Park. Hooks Creek Lake Day Use Area
26-Oct 10 AM
Description: Join us on a 2.5-mile hike to explore the vibrant fall foliage in Cheesequake State Park. This hike will go over moderate terrain including some steps.
Age: all ages.
Call (732) 566-3208 or email nicole.bendixen@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please dress for the weather. We recommend bringing water, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Autumn Artistry Outdoors
Double Trouble State Park, village information building
26-Oct 10 AM
Description: Let’s hike, connect to nature, gather materials from the forest, and create “Fleeting Art Instillations” with Naturalist Lisa. Have an Eco-conscious outdoor experience that blends creativity, sustainability, and environmental awareness.
Age: all
Call (609) 726-1191 or email Lisa.Ziff-Riley@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress for the weather/painting and consider bug spray and sunblock. Rain or thunder cancels.
Everlasting Autumn Wreaths Workshop
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
26-Oct 10 AM
Description: In this hands-on workshop, we will use natural materials found in the park to create ornamental wreaths for you to take home.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305. This program will begin promptly at 10:00 AM and space is limited!
Fall Foliage Hike at Goat Hill
Washington Crossing State Park, Goat Hill Overlook / Preserve
26-Oct 10 AM
Description: Peak foliage in central New Jersey falls around the end of October! Join park staff at the Goat Hill Preserve in Lambertville for a fall hike in the main parking lot of the preserve at the end of George Washington Road at 10 am. This outing will walk about a mile and a half on somewhat uneven trails. Foliage, wildlife, and the area's history will be discussed!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
This outing will last approximately one hour and involve walking about one mile. Perfect for all ages and interest levels.
Week of 10/27/2025 - 10/31/2025
Week of 11/1/2025 - 11/9/2025
Hike
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Blairstown Airport
1-Nov 10 AM
Description: The hike will be three to four miles. The trail is cinder-based which provides easy, walking
Age: all ages.
Call (973) 324-0429 or email pbk123@aol.com for more information. Meetup.com (Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee Hiking Group)
Bring a drink. Parking area is at Blairstown Airport on Lambert Road, approximately one mile East of Route 94. GPS Coordinates: 40.970082, -74.995344 See Meetup announcement for detailed directions. (Please park at far edge of parking lot away from the building)
Bike Ride
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction Parking Area
1-Nov 11:30 AM
Description: The length of the ride will be 17 miles, (round trip), unless a majority of the group chooses to ride less or more. The trail is cinder-based which provides easy, level biking.
Age: all ages.
Call (973) 887-4332 or email paul_rottmann@hotmail.com for more information. Meetup.com (Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee Hiking Group)
Bring your helmet, lunch, and a drink. Parking area is on Warbasse Junction Road 1/2 mile South of intersection with Route 94. GPS Coordinates: 41.085293, -74.699741 See Meetup announcement for detailed directions.
Wallace House 250: James Forten of Philadelphia, Black Patriot & Privateer of the Revolutionary War
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site. Raritan Public Library, 54 E Somerset St., Raritan, NJ 08869
1-Nov 11 AM
Description: James Forten, a child at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, served the American Revolution as a teenage patriot, privateer and prisoner of war. A sailmaker, Mr. Forten after the war established himself as a leading businessman in Philadelphia, one of the few men of color to own and operate a sail loft in the principal port of the early American republic. Established as a “Gentleman of Color,” Mr. Forten fought for the rights of African Americans and the abolition of slavery in the new United States and defended his country again in the War of 1812.
Age: all ages.
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Part of Somerset County's Journey Through the Past: https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/government/public-works/cultural-heritage/weekend-journey
Volunteer Day at Whitesbog
Whitesbog Village, General Store
1-Nov 10 AM
Description: Come out and join our volunteers at Whitesbog in outdoor or indoor projects in the village. You can choose from tending trails and garden paths or projects like painting, sweeping, helping to decorate and organizing supplies to events!
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Village Tour
Whitesbog Village, General Store
1-Nov 1 PM
Description: Walk the Historic Village Trails, learn about Whitesbog's role in history and visit Suningive, the workers cottage and other museums and landscapes that speak to Whitesbog's heritage.
Age: all ages. $10 per person.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Don Juan de Miralles: George Washington’s Spanish Friend & Ally in New Jersey
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site. Glenbrook Brewery, 95 Morris Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
2-Nov 4 PM
Description: Paul F. Soltis, historian for Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites, reads and discusses the correspondence shared between Don Juan de Miralles and George Washington, remembering the life and death of Don Juan in New Jersey and exploring Spanish and Hispanic contributions to the American Revolution.
Age: age 21 and up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Glenbrook Brewery courteously hosts this event offered in conjunction with Dia de Muertos in Morristown.
Fall Leaves Walk
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
7-Nov 11 AM
Description: Our Park Naturalist will lead you on a guided walk to experience the beauty of fall and learn how to identify some of our trees by their fall colors.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Dress to be outdoors and wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Gobble Wobble
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
8-Nov 9 AM
Description: Join us at Pakim Pond for our annual Gobble Wobble and learn all about turkeys on a half-mile hike on the Nature Trail!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please bring water. Dress accordingly to the weather.
Whispers of Winter
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Park office
8-Nov 11 AM
Description: As the seasons change, life in the Pine Barrens slows down. Learn all about how the plants and animals of the forest prepare for winter on a 2-mile hike on our Cranberry Dot Trail.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please bring water. Dress accordingly to the weather.
Everlasting Autumn Wreaths Workshop
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
8-Nov 10 AM
Description: In this hands-on workshop, we will use natural materials found in the park to create ornamental wreaths for you to take home.
Age: ages 10 and up.
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305. This program will begin promptly at 10:00 AM and space is limited!
Wagon Rides & Campfire S'mores
Whitesbog Village, General Store
8-Nov all day
Description: Join us at Whitesbog Village for some tunes from local musicians, make s'mores by the fire, and take a wagon ride into the cranberry bogs. (wagon rides require tickets, admission to Whitesbog is free.)
Age: ages 3 and up. $5 per person for wagon rides.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Moonlight Walk
Whitesbog Village, General Store
8-Nov 7 PM
Description: Listen to the night sounds of the Pines, learn about Whitesbog and experience the seasonal changes of the Pinelands. 3–5-mile duration.
Age: all ages. $10 per person.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Week of 11/10/2025 - 11/16/2025
Surviving the Pine Barrens: Fall Edition
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
15-Nov 10 AM
Description: Learn all about the dangers of the Pine Barrens in Autumn and how to survive them on a 5-mile hike down the Mt. Misery Trail!
Age: ages 6 and up
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please bring water. Dress according to the weather.
Volunteer Shoreline Cleanup
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
15-Nov 10 AM
Description: Looking for volunteer opportunities? Help lend a hand cleaning up the shores of the Richard J. Sullivan Natura Area by removing trash that has come in with the tides.
Age: ages 6 and up.
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Dress to work outdoors, wear sturdy shoes, and bring work gloves if you have them.
Wallace House 250: Snapshots from Scottish Emigration, ca. 1700 – 2000
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, virtual event
15-Nov 10:30 AM
Description: Marjory Harper offers “Snapshots from Scottish Emigration, ca. 1700 – 2000” in this virtual lecture, placing John Wallace’s emigration in the context of a much larger movement of Scots around the world over past 250 years.
Age: ages 14 and up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Register for this virtual lecture online: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/dab55eb1-71da-4195-b826-a80c19a2207f@5076c3d1-3802-4b9f-b36a-e0a41bd642a7
Bird Walk
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot Overlook
16-Nov 9 AM
Description: Join Naturalists Alan and Barbara for a guided bird walk at Round Valley Recreation Area. Meet at the South Parking Lot at 9:00am and check out the birds that congregate on the coast, perch in the pine forest, and splash around in the swimming area.
Age: all ages.
Call (908) 236-2355 or email Roundvalley@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Bring binoculars and water, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy footwear; the coastline is fairly rocky.
A Scots Musical Celebration of the Wallace House’s 250th Birthday
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 158 W. High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
16-Nov 4 PM
Description: The Practitioners of Musick ‘resolve’ the musical ‘bands which have connected’ Scotland and America, following John Wallace from Scottish Lowlands to Somerset County through Philadelphia in this musical celebration of the Wallace House's 250th Birthday.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Archives Adventure- Buildings and Machines
Whitesbog Village, General Store
16-Nov 2 PM
Description: Learn about the history of our built environment and engineered creations! Check out vintage photographs, maps, see before and after pictures and secrets uncovered along the way.
Age: all ages.
See Whitesbog FB page for more information.
Week of 11/17/2025 - 11/23/2025
Senior Trail Stewardship Workgroup
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center parking area
19-Nov 8:30 AM
Description: Help park staff and volunteers manage the trails of Washington Crossing State Park while learning about stewardship! Volunteers are asked to arrive at the Nature Center by 8:30am to begin work.
Age: ages 18 and up.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Volunteers will meet at the Nature Center. Gloves and tools will be provided, but if you have a favorite pair of gloves, shovel, or shears - please bring them!
End of Autumn Trek
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Park office
22-Nov 9 AM
Description: Join us on an 8-mile hike that encompasses all of the hiking trails in BTB on our final hike of the year! Learn all about the plants, animals, history and more on this grand adventure in the Pine Barrens!
Age: ages 10 and up
Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Registration required. To register for the hike, please call the office and leave your name, phone number, and email address.
Please bring water. Dress accordingly to the weather. There are two 30-minute breaks during the hike, it is recommended that you pack a lunch in addition to bringing a water bottle. There will be restrooms as well as refill stations for water at the 3 and 5 mile markers. For additional information, please view the event on the Brendan T. Byrne Facebook page.
Nature’s Canvas
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
22-Nov 10 AM
Description: Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305. This program is co-sponsored by the Educational Arts Team.
Age: all ages.
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305. This program will begin promptly at 10:00 AM and space is limited!
Trail Stewardship Workgroup
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center parking area
22-Nov 8:30 AM
Description: Work alongside park staff as trails are maintained around Washington Crossing State Park. Meet at the Nature Center!
Age: ages 12 and up.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Volunteers will meet at the Nature Center. Gloves and tools will be provided, but if you have a favorite pair of gloves, shovel, or shears - please bring them!
Storytime and Craft
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
23-Nov 11 AM
Description: Hear a story about the different kinds of wildlife and habitats found in Liberty State Park, and then make a story-related craft to take home with you.
Age: ages 6 and up.
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305. This program will begin promptly at 10:00 AM and space is limited!
Owls of the Crossing
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center parking area
23-Nov 4:45 PM
Description: Join the park naturalist in the park after hours in search of owls! This outing will take place right at dusk and explore areas of the park known for owl activity.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 737-0623 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight! This outing is set to hike about a mile and a half and last a little over an hour.
Week of 11/24/2025 - 11/30/2025
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