Week of 4/15/2024 - 4/21/2024
Monday Mountaineers
Stokes State Forest, Tillman's Ravine, second parking lot
15-Apr 9:00 AM
Description: ~4-mile, slower paced hike for observation and listening. Weekly hiking group
Age: ages 12 and up
Pre-registration required. Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987?fbclid=IwAR1fWOBEwvS6MJ0BtINm4-OgYQz5Z6XXPPPPh_2FZgrxdQ-tpa9gSbzfb-c
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: 10 essentials, layers, traction for boots, good hiking boots, hat/gloves, lunch, extra water, snacks, hiking poles.
Birding at Belleplain Tour
Belleplain State Forest, forest office
17-Apr 7:30AM
Description: Join local expert Bert Hixon on a driving birding tour for the spring migration.
Ages: all ages. $5 / car
Call (609) 861-2404 or email belleplaincamping@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Bring binoculars.
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center Parking lot
17-Apr 9 AM
Description: 2.5-mile social walk on fairly flat, scenic trails through the park
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots and 2 hiking poles are recommended, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
Tales from the Morris Canal
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal
17-Apr 1:30 PM
Description: Power Point Presentation and discussion about the historic Morris Canal, followed by, weather permitting, a walk to what remains of the canal today.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.
Thursday Trails
Belleplain State Forest, Nature Center
18-Apr 10 AM
Description: Join Gina on her biweekly Thursday trail hike
Ages: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Fledgling Naturalists
High Point State Park, Interpretive Center
18-Apr 10:30 AM
Description: Fledgling Naturalist programs encourage young children's curiosity, engaging them hands-on in the natural world through seasonally-themed activities, stories, games, and crafts.
Ages: Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and an adult partner
Call (973) 875-1471 or email highpointprograms@dep.nj.gov for more information. Registration at https://highpointstatepark.eventbrite.com.
Early Bird Breakfast Walk
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction Parking lot
18-Apr 8:30 AM
Description: 2.5-mile walk to identify birds by sight and sound along the Sussex Branch Trail; pay-your-own-way breakfast stop in between.
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Please bring binoculars and cash if you plan on ordering food or beverages.
Friday Evening Frog Hike
Cape May State Park, nature center
19-Apr 7 PM
Description: Identify local frogs by their calls. indoor presentation followed by a night hike
Ages: all ages. $3 / person
Nature LEGO Club for Homeschoolers
High Point State Park, Interpretive Center
19-Apr 10:30 AM
Description: Join us and fellow homeschoolers this spring for mini-lessons and stories combined with a different nature-themed LEGO building challenge each week!
Ages: Homeschoolers ages 6 to 12.
Call (973) 875-1471 or email highpointprograms@dep.nj.gov for more information. Registration at https://highpointstatepark.eventbrite.com.
Outdoors, weather permitting. (Otherwise indoors.) Alternate building materials will be available to occupy younger siblings.
Nature Walk
Cape May State Park, park office
20-Apr 10 AM and 2 PM
Description: explore the Red Trail with Naturalist Matt.
Ages: all ages
Spring Sunset Walk
High Point State Park, beach parking lot
20-Apr 7 PM
Description: Come watch the sun set and explore High Point State Park as darkness falls. Join us to watch the sun set from an overlook and search for signs of spring around Lake Marcia as the day winds down. We'll be walking about 1.5 miles over easy terrain.
Ages: Adults and kids ages 8 and up
Call (973) 875-1471 or email highpointprograms@dep.nj.gov for more information. Registration at https://highpointstatepark.eventbrite.com.
Dress for weather. We will not be using flashlights - you may be surprised by how much you can see when your eyes can adjust gradually. Inclement weather may cancel this walk.
"Reading the Trail" with Edward Abbey
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center
20-Apr 10 AM
Description: Moderately strenuous, 2.5-mile discussion-oriented hike featuring quotes by renowned author-activist Edward Abbey (1927-1989).
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com. Please see Eventbrite listing for full details.
Volunteer Shoreline Cleanup
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
20-Apr 12 PM
Description: A volunteer cleanup of the shoreline of the Richard J. Sullivan Natural Area to remove trash and other debris which has come in with the tides.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to work outdoors and wear shoes that can get wet/muddy. Sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are also recommended to bring with you.
Ringwood Manor Interior Tours
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
20-Apr 10 AM
Description: Open on weekends April! Take a guided tour of Ringwood Manor at its 32 fully furnished rooms. Learn about the history of the site, the family, and the interior contents.
Age: all ages. $10 adults, $8 seniors (62+), $5 children (6-12), children 5 and under free
Call (973) 962-2240 or email Susan.Shutte@dep.nj.gov for more information. Tickets can be purchased at the park office. www.ringwoodmanor.org. Each tour group limited to 20 people.
Kayak tour! Importance of wetlands
Stokes State Forest, Stony Lake
20-Apr 10:00 AM
Description: All gear provided. Naturalist led, kayak tour of Stony Lake, discussing the importance of wetlands.
Age: 12 and up
Pre-registration required. Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987?fbclid=IwAR1fWOBEwvS6MJ0BtINm4-OgYQz5Z6XXPPPPh_2FZgrxdQ-tpa9gSbzfb-c
Dress for the elements/ weather. Waterproof gear / shoes. Water and snacks.
Recreating the Battle of Trenton in a Wargame
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
20-Apr 1 PM
Description: The Battle of Trenton will be recreated by using miniature figures, dice and "Flint & Steel" rules developed by Richard Kane. Participants will be able to play the game as one of the military commanders.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting.
Moonlight Walk
Whitesbog Historic Village
20-Apr 7 PM
Description: Listen to the night sounds of the Pines, learn about Whitesbog and experience the seasonal changes of the Pinelands. All walks are 3-5 miles in length, weather permitting and led by experienced leaders.
Age: all ages. Members $5 Nonmembers $10
Email whitesbogpreservationtrust@gmail.com for more information.
Birding at Belleplain Tour
Belleplain State Forest, forest office
21-Apr 7:30AM
Description: Join local expert Bert Hixon on a driving birding tour for the spring migration.
Ages: all ages. $5 / car
Call (609) 861-2404 or email belleplaincamping@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Bring binoculars.
Ringwood Manor Interior Tours
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
21-Apr 10 AM
Description: Open on weekends April! Take a guided tour of Ringwood Manor at its 32 fully furnished rooms. Learn about the history of the site, the family, and the interior contents.
Age: all ages. $10 adults, $8 seniors (62+), $5 children (6-12), children 5 and under free
Call (973) 962-2240 or email Susan.Shutte@dep.nj.gov for more information. Tickets can be purchased at the park office. www.ringwoodmanor.org. Each tour group limited to 20 people.
Colonial Taverns of NJ: Libations, Liberty, and Revolution
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor Coffee shop
21-Apr 1:30 PM
Description: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society's free history program for April is presented by author and historian, Michael Gabriele. Learn about how 18th century taverns formed the social network that held communities together by providing a meeting place for local government, political activities, and business and social transactions.
Age: all ages.
Call (973) 962-2240 or email Susan.Shutte@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Bird Walk
Round Valley Recreation Area, South lot
21-Apr 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) 236-6355 or email canoe2bird@yahoo.com for more information. No registration required.
Bring binoculars and water, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy footwear; the coastline is fairly rocky.
Earth Day at Round Valley
Round Valley Recreation Area, South lot
21-Apr 10 AM
Description: Earth Day signals the season of nature’s awakening and, as we hike, we’ll look for signs of new life at Round Valley. We’ll talk about simple things we can do to improve wildlife habitat in our own areas.
Age: all ages
Call (908) 236-6355 or email Deidre.Supple@dep.nj.gov for more information. Pre-registration requested.
Litter clean-up, celebrate Earth Day
Stokes State Forest, Culvers Gap
21-Apr 1 PM
Description: Gloves and garbage bags provided. ~4-mile hike along the AT to and from Culvers gap.
Age: 8 and up
Pre-registration required. Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Dress for the elements/ weather. Water and snacks.
Living History: New Jersey's Heritage Trees in the American Revolution
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, Division Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
21-Apr 11 AM
Description: Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites share New Jersey’s heritage trees of the American Revolution as part of the Somerville Green Fair hosted by the Somerville Environmental Commission on Division Street in Downtown Somerville.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov
Earth Day is Birthday for New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, established on America’s first Earth Day, April 22, 1970.
Songs of the Civil War
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
21-Apr 2 PM
Description: For Arabella Barlow’s 200th Birthday, hear the recruiting songs that urged young men to sign up to fight, the anthems that inspired them and the musical complaints about the food and conditions they endured such as "Army Beans", "Hard Crackers, Come Again No More" and "Goober Peas". Historical musician and balladeer Linda Russell also includes the ballads about the yearning for home and the loved ones left behind.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov
Sponsored by New Jersey Council for the Humanities
Week of 4/22/2024 - 4/30/2024
Monday Mountaineers! Celebrate Earth Day
Stokes State Forest, Sunrise Mountain
22-Apr 9:00 AM
Description: Gloves and garbage bags provided. ~5-mile hike and litter pick up
Age: ages 8 and up
Pre-registration required. Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987?fbclid=IwAR1fWOBEwvS6MJ0BtINm4-OgYQz5Z6XXPPPPh_2FZgrxdQ-tpa9gSbzfb-c
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: 10 essentials, layers, traction for boots, good hiking boots, hat/gloves, lunch, extra water, snacks, hiking poles.
Full Moon Hike
Belleplain State Forest, forest office
23-Apr 7 PM
Description: Join Belleplain Staff on a full moon hike around Lake Nummy.
Ages: all ages. Free- Glow stick available for $1/each.
Call (609) 861-2404 or email belleplaincamping@dep.nj.gov for more information. Red Bulb Flashlights will be permitted. No white bulbs.
Full Moon Hike
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center
23-Apr 7:30M
Description: Proudly wear pink to celebrate the full moon of April with a unique after-dark 3-mile hike in the park.
Age: teens & adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Headlamps/flashlights are REQUIRED, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
Birding at Belleplain Tour
Belleplain State Forest, forest office
24-Apr 7:30AM
Description: Join local expert Bert Hixon on a driving birding tour for the spring migration.
Ages: all ages. $5 / car
Call (609) 861-2404 or email belleplaincamping@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Bring binoculars.
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center Parking lot
24-Apr 9 AM
Description: 2.5-mile social walk on fairly flat, scenic trails through the park
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots and 2 hiking poles are recommended, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
Explosion at Black Tom
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ
24-Apr 1:30 PM
Description: Power Point Presentation about the history and sabotage of Black Tom and a trip to what remains of the area today in the park.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.
Homeschool Hike: A Sense of Spring
High Point State Park, TBA
25-Apr 10 AM
Description: Here comes spring! Come explore High Point State Park with other homeschoolers. Each week we’ll take a walk to search for signs of spring, and note the changes as the season progresses. There will be birds and flowers, budding leaves, emerging amphibians, and more!
Ages: Homeschoolers ages 6 and up
Call (973) 875-1471 or email highpointprograms@dep.nj.gov for more information. Registration at https://highpointstatepark.eventbrite.com.
These walks will cover about one to two miles over easy to moderate terrain and are a great way for homeschoolers to get a little fresh air and exercise while socializing and learning about nature. For homeschoolers age 6 and up. Younger siblings may join you, but will need to be able to walk the distance or be young enough to be carried.
Arbor Day Tree Walk
Belleplain State Forest, Lake Nummy Day Use area
26-Apr 11 AM
Description: Short Hike highlighting the trees in our forests.
Ages: all ages.
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Nature Walk
Cape May State Park, park office
26-Apr 10 AM and 2 PM
Description: explore the Red Trail with Naturalist Matt.
Ages: all ages
Kit & Caboodle Book Club
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center
26-Apr 2 PM
Description: Book discussion group for avid readers and bibliophiles. No monthly reading requirements! BYOTea and favorite reads past or present.
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Come prepared to talk about a favorite book you've read lately; book swapping is encouraged; BYOTea/coffee, snacks provided.
Sunset paddle, kayak tour
Stokes State Forest, Lake Ashroe
26-Apr 5 PM
Description: Kayak paddle around Lake Ashroe, as the sun sets. Beginners welcome, some experience preferred. Mindfullness and observation.
Age: adults
Pre-registration required. Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987?fbclid=IwAR1fWOBEwvS6MJ0BtINm4-OgYQz5Z6XXPPPPh_2FZgrxdQ-tpa9gSbzfb-c
Dress for the elements/ weather. Waterproof gear / shoes. Water and snacks.
“A Monument to Fallen Royalty": Rediscovering Point Breeze
D&R Canal SP + Rockingham SHS, Dutch Barn
27-Apr 1 PM
Description: A not-to-be-missed informative presentation given by Dr. Richard Veit about the D&R Canal State Park's most recent property acquisition - Point Breeze where Joseph Bonaparte once called home.
Ages: adults
Pre-registration required. Please call (609) 683-7132 or email rockingham1783@dep.nj.gov for more information.
https://drcanal-bonaparte.eventbrite.com/
Ferry Service to Fort Delaware State Park
Fort Mott State Park, Pier
27-Apr
Description: Ferry Service to Fort Delaware State Park resumes for the season. Take a passenger ferry to Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Ages: all ages
Call (302) 834-7941 for more information.
Check Fort Delaware's website for ferry schedule and programs. www.destateparks.com/History/FortDelaware
Woodland Wildlfower Walk
High Point State Park, Sawmill Lake Boat Launch
27-Apr 10:30 AM
Description: For a few brief weeks in early spring before the trees leaf-out and shade the forest floor, beautiful wildflowers bloom in the woods! Join the Park Naturalist for an easy 1.5 to 2-mile walk around Sawmill Lake in search of the delicate woodland wildflowers of early spring.
Ages: Adults and kids ages 6 and up
Call (973) 875-1471 or email highpointprograms@dep.nj.gov for more information. Registration at https://highpointstatepark.eventbrite.com.
Portions of the trail may be muddy. Inclement weather may cancel this walk.
Trail Hike
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Sussex Branch Trail
27-Apr 10 AM
Description: Celebrate Trails Day! Starting at Newton-Sparta Rd. (Route 616) at intersection with Stickles Pond Rd.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Call (973) 324-0429 or email pbk123@aol.com for more information.
https://www.meetup.com/paulinskill-valley-trail-committee-hiking-group/
Ringwood Manor Interior Tours
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
27-Apr 10 AM
Description: Open on weekends April! Take a guided tour of Ringwood Manor at its 32 fully furnished rooms. Learn about the history of the site, the family, and the interior contents.
Age: all ages. $10 adults, $8 seniors (62+), $5 children (6-12), children 5 and under free
Call (973) 962-2240 or email Susan.Shutte@dep.nj.gov for more information. Tickets can be purchased at the park office. www.ringwoodmanor.org. Each tour group limited to 20 people.
Historians' Hand-Picked Tour: Nooks, Closets, and Hidden Spaces
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
27-Apr 1:30 PM
Description: Join senior staff members as they "hand-pick" a tour with a specialty subject matter. Explore the nooks, compartments, closets, & passages within Ringwood Manor- you might be surprised by what you discover inside!
Age: Adults and children ages 13 and up. $25 per person
Call (973) 962-2240 or email Susan.Shutte@dep.nj.gov for more information. Advanced ticket purchase required. http:www.ringwoodmanor.org/historians-hand-pick-tours.html
Animal Tracks!
Stokes State Forest, Stony Lake
27-Apr 10:00 AM
Description: Using plaster of paris, we are going to make our own castings of animals tracks that you will get to bring home same day! $5 per track casting.
Age: 8 and up
Pre-registration required. Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information. Call the office to pay over the phone / stop in.
Dress for the elements / weather. Good shoes for hiking.
Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
27-Apr 2 PM
Description: A Park Historian will speak about the Christmas Night Crossing, the Battle of Trenton and linear Warfare tactics prior to the Musket Firing.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting.
Birding at Belleplain Tour
Belleplain State Forest, forest office
28-Apr 7:30AM
Description: Join local expert Bert Hixon on a driving birding tour for the spring migration.
Ages: all ages. $5 / car
Call (609) 861-2404 or email belleplaincamping@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Bring binoculars.
Spring Plant Walk
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
28-Apr 11 AM
Description: Guided walk through the Nature Center’s pollinator and wildlife gardens to learn about native plants in New Jersey and their value to habitats.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors, wear sturdy shoes, and bring binoculars if you have them. Free parking in Lot #6.
Ringwood Manor Interior Tours
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
28-Apr 10 AM
Description: Open on weekends April! Take a guided tour of Ringwood Manor at its 32 fully furnished rooms. Learn about the history of the site, the family, and the interior contents.
Age: all ages. $10 adults, $8 seniors (62+), $5 children (6-12), children 5 and under free
Call (973) 962-2240 or email Susan.Shutte@dep.nj.gov for more information. Tickets can be purchased at the park office. www.ringwoodmanor.org. Each tour group limited to 20 people.
Monday Mountaineers
Stokes State Forest, Lake Ocquittunk
29-Apr 9:00 AM
Description: ~8.5 miles, longer / difficult trek. Steep / rocky terrain. Weekly hiking group
Age: ages 12 and up
Pre-registration required. Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: 10 essentials, layers, traction for boots, good hiking boots, hat/gloves, lunch, extra water, snacks, hiking poles.
Week of 5/1/2024 - 5/5/2024
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center Parking lot
1-May 9 AM
Description: 2.5-mile social walk on fairly flat, scenic trails through the park
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots and 2 hiking poles are recommended, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
Architecture of the CRRNJ Terminal
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal
1-May 1:30 PM
Description: Guided walk through the CRRNJ Terminal and discussion about its unique architectural layouts.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.
Rid Litter Day
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center
3-May 10 AM
Description: 2.5-mile litter pick-up along Goodale Road. Gloves, reflective vests, litter pickers, and bags provided.
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at https://kvsp.eventbrite.com.
DJSHOSA Day of Service
Dr. James Still Office Historic Site
4-May
Description:
Age: all ages
Email drjamesstillcenter@gmail.com for more information.
Trailblazers
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
4-May 10 AM
Description: Volunteer gardening and trail maintenance.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to work outdoors, wear sturdy shoes, and bring work gloves if you have them, sunscreen, water, and insect repellent.
Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
4-May 2 PM
Description: A Park Historian will speak about the Christmas Night Crossing, the Battle of Trenton and linear Warfare tactics prior to the Musket Firing.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting.
Volunteer Day
Whitesbog Historic Village
4-May 10 AM
Description: Come out and join our volunteers in outdoor or indoor projects in the village. You can choose from helping to clear trails and garden paths or helping to organize our office cottage supplies for events! Both get you lunch in the General Store classroom and time to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings!
Age: all ages
Email whitesbogpreservationtrust@gmail.com for more information.
Village Tour
Whitesbog Historic Village, General Store
4-May 1 PM
Description: Walk the Historic Village trails, learn about Whitesbog’s role in history and visit Suningive, the worker’s cottage and other museums & landscapes that speak to Whitesbog’s heritage.
Age: all ages. $10 donation
Email whitesbogpreservationtrust@gmail.com for more information.
19th Century Baseball at Ringwood Manor
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
5-Apr 11 AM
Description: Batter Up! Come visit Ringwood Manor and watch the Flemington Neshanocks vs. the Elizabeth Resolutes in a double header. Games are played following 1873 rules and regulations. It's a double header with games at 11am and 1pm.
Age: all ages
Call (973) 962-2240 or email Susan.Shutte@dep.nj.gov for more information. Bring folding chairs, blankets, and picnic lunches.
Week of 5/6/2024 - 5/12/2024
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center Parking lot
8-May 9 AM
Description: 2.5-mile social walk on fairly flat, scenic trails through the park
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots and 2 hiking poles are recommended, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
The Historic Trilogy
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal
8-May 1:30 PM
Description: Power Point Presentation and discussion about the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and CRRNJ Terminal, and the roles they played in immigration.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.
“A Monument to Fallen Royalty": Rediscovering Point Breeze
D&R Canal SP + Rockingham SHS, Dutch Barn
11-May 1 PM
Description: A not-to-be-missed informative presentation given by Dr. Richard Veit about the D&R Canal State Park's most recent property acquisition - Point Breeze where Joseph Bonaparte once called home.
Ages: adults
Pre-registration required. Please call (609) 683-7132 or email rockingham1783@dep.nj.gov for more information.
https://drcanal-bonaparte.eventbrite.com/
Trail Hike
Kittatinny Valley State Park, PVT/Paulinskill WMA
11-May 10 AM
Description:
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Call (973) 324-0429 or email pbk123@aol.com for more information.
https://www.meetup.com/paulinskill-valley-trail-committee-hiking-group/
Bike Ride
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction parking lot
11-May 11:30 AM
Description: Bring helmet, lunch & drink.
Age: adults
Pre-registration required. Call (973) 887-4332 or email paul_rottmann@hotmail.com for more information. https://www.meetup.com/paulinskill-valley-trail-committee-hiking-group/
Fabulous Fungi
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
11-May 11 AM
Description: Guided walk through Liberty State Park to look for and discuss fungi species you can find here.
Age: ages 4 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes comfortable for walking. If it is warm, sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are recommended.
Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
11-May 2 PM
Description: A Park Historian will speak about the Christmas Night Crossing, the Battle of Trenton and linear Warfare tactics prior to the Musket Firing.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting.
Week of 5/13/2024 - 5/19/2024
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center Parking lot
15-May 9 AM
Description: 2.5-mile social walk on fairly flat, scenic trails through the park
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots and 2 hiking poles are recommended, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
Early Bird Breakfast Walk
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction Parking lot
16-May 8:30 AM
Description: 2.5-mile walk to identify birds by sight and sound along the Sussex Branch Trail; pay-your-own-way breakfast stop in between.
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Please bring binoculars and cash if you plan on ordering food or beverages.
Low Tide Beach Walk
Liberty State Park, 300 Morris Pesin Drive
18-May 10 AM
Description: Guided walk to Caven Point Beach to explore the shoreline at low tide to see what can be found there.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes that can get wet/muddy. If it is warm, sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are recommended.
Gallery Show Opening
Whitesbog Historic Village
18-May 12 PM
Description:
Age: all ages
Email whitesbogpreservationtrust@gmail.com for more information.
Agripalooza
Warren Highlands, Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead
18-May 10 AM
Description: Celebration of Agriculture. Featuring Live Animals & Music, Beekeeping Demonstration, Kids Crafts and Antique Displays
Age: all ages
Call (908) 475-6507 for more information.
Bird Walk
Round Valley Recreation Area, South lot overlook
19-May 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) 236-6355 or email canoe2bird@yahoo.com for more information. No registration required.
Bring binoculars and water, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy footwear; the coastline is fairly rocky.
Week of 5/20/2024 - 5/26/2024
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center Parking lot
22-May 9 AM
Description: 2.5-mile social walk on fairly flat, scenic trails through the park
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots and 2 hiking poles are recommended, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
Trail of the Blue Comet
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal
22-May 1:30 PM
Description: Power Point Presentation and discussion about the famous Blue Comet train, followed by a walk to the original tracks where the Blue Comet ran from.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.
Kit & Caboodle Book Club
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center
24-May 2 PM
Description: Book discussion group for avid readers and bibliophiles. No monthly reading requirements! BYOTea and favorite reads past or present.
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Come prepared to talk about a favorite book you've read lately; book swapping is encouraged; BYOTea/coffee, snacks provided.
Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
25-May 2 PM
Description: A Park Historian will speak about the Christmas Night Crossing, the Battle of Trenton and linear Warfare tactics prior to the Musket Firing.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting.
Moonlight Walk
Whitesbog Historic Village
25-May 7 PM
Description: Listen to the night sounds of the Pines, learn about Whitesbog and experience the seasonal changes of the Pinelands. All walks are 3-5 miles in length, weather permitting and led by experienced leaders.
Age: all ages. Members $5 Nonmembers $10
Email whitesbogpreservationtrust@gmail.com for more information.
Horseshoe Crab Walk
Liberty State Park, 300 Morris Pesin Drive
26-May 11 AM
Description: Guided walk to Caven Point Beach to look for horseshoe crabs and other species found in the Hudson River estuary.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes that can get wet/muddy. If it is warm, sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are recommended.
Week of 5/27/2024 - 5/31/2024
Explosion at Black Tom
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ
29-May 1:30 PM
Description: Power Point Presentation about the history and sabotage of Black Tom and a trip to what remains of the area today in the park.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.
Walt Whitman Birthday Celebration
Walt Whitman House, Visitor Center and garden
29-May 5 PM
Description: Walt Whitman 205th Birthday Celebration; guest speaker; presentation of annual high school poetry contest awards
Age: all ages.
Call (856) 964-5383 or email pauline.miller@dep.nj.gov for more information.
On-street metered parking available.
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