Week of 7/26/2021 - 7/31/2021
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, KVSP Visitor Center
28-Jul 8:30 am
Description: 2.5-mile wellness walk on mostly flat park trails.
Age: Adults
Please call (973)786-6445.
Masks recommended when social distancing is not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Trail of the Blue Comet
Liberty State Park, 1 Audrey Zapp Drive
28-Jul 10 am
Description: Talk about historic train.
Ages: Ages 10 and up.
Pre-registration is required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Masks required when inside the CRRNJ Terminal building.
Rockingham's Evolution & House Reopening Tour!
Rockingham State Historic Site, on porch of house facing garden
28-Jul 11 AM / 1:30 PM / 3 PM
Description: Rockingham’s history, architecture & varied owners from the exterior of the house, as well as INSIDE the house for the first time since March 2020!
Ages: all ages
Please call (609) 683-7132 or register at rockingham1783.eventbrite.com
Wear comfortable shoes. Bring sunscreen, hat, water. Inclement weather shortens outdoor portion of tour. Facial covering required inside buildings.
Fennel for Fleas Garden Tour
Rockingham State Historic Site, garden on south side (front) of house.
28-Jul 10:00 am
Description: Learn about 18th-century kitchen gardens, their seasons & scope; explore the Rockingham kitchen garden to see what is growing & the uses of various plants.
Ages: all ages
Please call (609) 683-7132 or register at rockingham1783.eventbrite.com
Guided Nature Hike
Cheesequake State Park, Trailhead Parking lot
29-Jul 10 – 11:15 am
Description: 1-to-2-mile guided hike
Age: 8 and older
Please call (732) 566-3208. Weather permitting.
Road Rambles: Sawmill Road
High Point State Park, Red Barn Pond
29-Jul 10am – 12pm
Description: There are miles of trails in High Point worth exploring, but you don’t necessarily to travel far into the woods to make interesting discoveries. This week, join the Park Naturalist for a walk down a portion of Sawmill Road to see summer wildflowers and search for caterpillars on the roadside milkweed. We’ll cover two to three miles out and back, mostly walking on the road, though we will occasionally venture short distances off the roads to explore items of interest.
Age: ages ten and up.
Please call (973) 875-1471.
Meet by Red Barn Pond at the intersection of Sawmill Road and the Deckertown Tpk./ CR 650. From there, we’ll drive as a group to the starting point for the walk. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring insect repellent and water. Heavy rain and/or thunder and lightning will cancel.
Rockingham's Evolution & House Reopening Tour!
Rockingham State Historic Site, on porch of house facing garden
29-Jul 10:30 AM / 1:30 PM / 3 PM
Description: Rockingham’s history, architecture & varied owners from the exterior of the house, as well as INSIDE the house for the first time since March 2020!
Ages: all ages
Please call (609) 683-7132 or register at rockingham1783.eventbrite.com
Wear comfortable shoes. Bring sunscreen, hat, water. Inclement weather shortens outdoor portion of tour. Facial covering required inside buildings.
Weekday Walk
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
30-Jul 10 – 11:30 am
Description: Join us for a 1.5 to 2-mile guided walk on our trails for scenic views, park history and nature. Registration required.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Fireside Folklore
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Nature Center
30-Jul 8 pm
Description: An hour-long program where will be circled around a campfire and tell some old Pine Barrens folklore. Hot chocolate included
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Pop Up Nature Activities
High Point State Park, Cedar Swamp Trailhead
30-Jul 10:30am – 12:30pm
Description: Stop by the pop-up nature tent any time between 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM to pick up a scavenger hunt and ideas for nature exploration in the park, ask questions, and see what the naturalist has found for show and tell. There will also be other activities like coloring or making a simple craft, trying out binoculars, or catching insects in a net.
Age: All ages
Please call (973) 875-1471. The NJ State Park weekday parking fees will be in effect for this program: $5/car for NJ residents. $10/car for out-of-state visitors.
Rockingham's Evolution & House Reopening Tour!
Rockingham State Historic Site, on porch of house facing garden
30-Jul 10:30 AM / 1:30 PM / 3 PM
Description: Rockingham’s history, architecture & varied owners from the exterior of the house, as well as INSIDE the house for the first time since March 2020!
Ages: all ages
Please call (609) 683-7132 or register at rockingham1783.eventbrite.com
Wear comfortable shoes. Bring sunscreen, hat, water. Inclement weather shortens outdoor portion of tour. Facial covering required inside buildings.
Summer Berry Hunt
Allaire State Park, Nature Center
31-Jul 8:45 am
Description: Hike a two mile loop to a secret spot and look for wild and native Blackberries, Blueberries, and Huckleberries!
Age: All ages
Gate fee: Weekend Parking Fee will be in effect $5 for NJ Residents, $7 Non Residents
Please call (732) 938-2371 or email allairespnj@optonline.net
World of Water
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
31-Jul 10 am
Description: An hour program focusing on the importance of water with a few engaging activities.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Nature Walk
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
31-Jul 2 pm
Description: 0.65 mile walk focusing on native plants and wildlife.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Bird / Nature Walk
Cape May State Park, Park Office
31-Jul 9am and 2pm
Description: Meet at the Park Office for a short, guided tour of the Red Trail.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.
Kids and Critters Animal Show
Cape May State Park, Pavilion by Nature Center
31-Jul 11am
Description: Live animal show featuring snakes and turtles.
Age: All ages. $1 per person.
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.
Bird Walk
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
31-Jul 10 am
Description: 1.5-2 mile guided walk focused on birds.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Sawmill Lake Nature Walks
High Point State Park, Sawmill Lake Boat Launch
31-Jul 10:30am – 12:30pm
Description: Join the Park Naturalist on fun and informal 1.5 mile walks around Sawmill Lake to learn about the plants and animals that call the lake home.
Age: Adults and children ages five and up. Younger children welcome if they're good walkers or can be carried.
Please call (973) 875-1471.
Wear comfortable shoes. You may want to bring insect repellent and water. Thunder and lightning will cancel.
Kayak Eco-Tour
Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pesin Drive
31-Jul 10:00 am
Description: Kayak tour. $20 per person.
Ages: 16 and older
Pre-registration is required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x202 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet. Bring sunscreen and water.
Trailblazers Volunteer Day
Liberty State Park, 275 Freedom Way
31-Jul 9:00 to 11:00 am
Description: Volunteer trail work
Ages: 10 and up.
Pre-registration is required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to work outdoors, wear sturdy shoes, bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Sullivan’s Grove next to Visitor Center
31-Jul 2 pm
Description: Interpretive talk of the Christmas Night Crossing and Battle of Trenton followed by Musket Firing.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 737-0623
Family Nature Walk
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
31-Jul 1 - 2 pm
Description: Short informal guided walk on park trails
Age: All ages
Gate fee: $5/vehicle
Please call (609) 737-0609
The Grounds & Gardens of Ringwood Manor
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
31-Jul 10:30 am
Description: 2-hour walking tour of property discussing outbuildings, historic objects, and formal gardens of the estate.
Age: all ages
Advanced registration required. Program limited to 20 people. Registration through Eventbrite. Call (973) 962-2240 for more information.
Masks required when social distance not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, and bug spray.
Running the Estate
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
31-Jul 1 pm
Description: A walking tour of the property at Ringwood Manor exploring the staff who maintained it.
Age: all ages
Advanced registration required. Program limited to 20 people. Registration through Eventbrite. Call (973) 962-2240 for more information.
Masks required when social distance not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, and bug spray.
Highlights around the House
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
31-Jul 2:30 pm
Description: A shorter, 1 hour, walking tour of the Ringwood Manor property discussing outbuildings, historic objects, and formal gardens of the estate.
Age: all ages
Advanced registration required. Program limited to 20 people. Registration through Eventbrite. Call (973) 962-2240 for more information.
Masks required when social distance not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, and bug spray.
Hands on Historic Day
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
31-Jul 10AM to 3PM
Description: Join our staff every Saturday in July for a hand-on history activity or craft. July 10- play with a variety of historic games & toys
Age: all ages
Call (973) 962-2240 for more information.
Thundergust Lake Nature Walk
Parvin State Park, Thundergust Lake Picnic Area, 857 Parvin Mill Road, Pittsgrove, NJ
31-Jul 10 – 11:30 am
Description: Join us for a 1-mile guided interpretive walk where we'll stop at 10 "Discovery Points" along the way. We'll discuss how Thundergust Lake is an important habitat for many species at Parvin and how human activity may affect this ecosystem. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Age: all ages
Rockingham's Evolution & House Reopening Tour!
Rockingham State Historic Site, on porch of house facing garden
31-Jul 11 AM / 1:30 PM / 3 PM
Description: Rockingham’s history, architecture & varied owners from the exterior of the house, as well as INSIDE the house for the first time since March 2020!
Ages: all ages
Please call (609) 683-7132 or register at rockingham1783.eventbrite.com
Wear comfortable shoes. Bring sunscreen, hat, water. Inclement weather shortens outdoor portion of tour. Facial covering required inside buildings.
Fennel for Fleas Garden Tour
Rockingham State Historic Site, garden on south side (front) of house.
31-Jul 10:00 am
Description: Learn about 18th-century kitchen gardens, their seasons & scope; explore the Rockingham kitchen garden to see what is growing & the uses of various plants.
Ages: all ages
Please call (609) 683-7132 or email rockingham1783@dep.nj.gov
Week of 8/1/2021 - 8/8/2021
Hardenbergh Hikes through History: New Jersey's Artist and Ornithologist
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street Parking Lot
1-Aug 1 3 PM
Description: Explore the Jersey Dutch roots of New Jersey's turn-of-the-century artist and ornithologist Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or https://wallacedutch.eventbrite.com/.
Village Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
1-Aug 10 am
Description: Guided village tour.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
All About Trees
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
1-Aug 10 am
Description: A short 0.65 mile walk around Pakim Pond exploring the native trees.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Weekday Walk
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
2-Aug 10 – 11:30 am
Description: Join us for a 1.5 to 2-mile guided walk on our trails for scenic views, park history and nature. Registration required.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, KVSP Visitor Center
4-Aug 8:30 am
Description: 2.5-mile wellness walk on mostly flat park trails.
Age: Adults
Please call (973)786-6445.
Masks recommended when social distancing is not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Guided Nature Hike
Cheesequake State Park, Trailhead Parking area
5-Aug 10 – 11:15 am
Description: 1-to-2-mile guided hike
Age: 8 and older
Please call (732) 566-3208. Weather permitting.
Rid Litter Day
Kittatinny Valley State Park, KVSP Visitor Center
6-Aug 9 am
Description: 2-mile round-trip walk to pick up litter along rural roadway thru park
Age: Adults
Please call (973)786-6445.
Masks recommended when social distancing is not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Carnivorous Plants
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
7-Aug 10 am
Description: A short 0.65 mile walk around Pakim Pond explorng the resident carnivorous plants.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Nature Walk
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
7-Aug 2 pm
Description: A short 0.65 mile walk around Pakim Pond exploring the native flora and fauna.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Bird / Nature Walk
Cape May State Park, Park Office
7-Aug 9am and 2pm
Description: Meet at the Park Office for a short, guided tour of the Red Trail.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.
Kids and Critters Animal Show
Cape May State Park, Pavilion by Nature Center
7-Aug 11am
Description: Live animal show featuring snakes and turtles.
Age: All ages. $1 per person.
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.
Village Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
7-Aug 10 am
Description: Guided village tour.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
What’s in the Water
Parvin State Forest, 701 Almond Road, Pittsgrove, NJ
7-Aug 9 - 11 am
Description: Join Parvin's naturalists for a special kayak program. We'll perform a macroinvertebrate survey, test the pH and salt content of the water, and discuss the importance of healthy watersheds for both humans and wildlife.
Ages: 14 and up
Registration: $20 per person, limited to 8 participants. To register call the Park Office at (856) 358-8616. For imporatant safety information, what to bring, and where to meet please visit our facebook event page https://fb.me/e/2z5ncqPUb.
Seining at Pakim Pond
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
8-Aug 10 am
Description: An hour long program explore the aquatic insects found in Pakim Pond.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Kayak Eco-Tour
Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pessin Drive
8-Aug 10:00 am
Description: Kayak tour. $20 per person.
Ages: 16 and older
Pre-registration is required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x202 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet. Bring sunscreen and water.
Hardenbergh Hikes through History: New Jersey's Artist and Ornithologist
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street Parking Lot
8-Aug 1 3 PM
Description: Explore the Jersey Dutch roots of New Jersey's turn-of-the-century artist and ornithologist Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or https://wallacedutch.eventbrite.com/.
Week of 8/9/2021 - 8/15/2021
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, KVSP Visitor Center
11-Aug 8:30 am
Description: 2.5-mile wellness walk on mostly flat park trails.
Age: Adults
Please call (973)786-6445.
Masks recommended when social distancing is not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Guided Nature Hike
Cheesequake State Park, Trailhead Parking area
12-Aug 10 – 11:15 am
Description: 1-to-2-mile guided hike
Age: 8 and older
Please call (732) 566-3208. Weather permitting.
Fireside Folklore
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Nature Center
13-Aug 8 pm
Description: An hour-long program where will be circled around a campfire and tell some old Pine Barrens folklore. Hot chocolate included
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Weekday Walk
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
13-Aug 10 – 11:30 am
Description: Join us for a 1.5 to 2-mile guided walk on our trails for scenic views, park history and nature. Registration required.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
River, Lakes, and Stream, Oh My!
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
14-Aug 10 am
Description: A short 0.65 mile walk around Pakim Pond going in depth about the importance of natural waterways.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Scavenger Hunt
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Nature Center
14-Aug 2 pm
Description: Exercise your five senses with this hour long family friendly activity!
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Bird / Nature Walk
Cape May State Park, Park Office
14-Aug 9am and 2pm
Description: Meet at the Park Office for a short, guided tour of the Red Trail.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.
Kids and Critters Animal Show
Cape May State Park, Pavilion by Nature Center
14-Aug 11am
Description: Live animal show featuring snakes and turtles.
Age: All ages. $1 per person.
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.
Plants of the Pines
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
14-Aug 10 am
Description: 1.5-2 mile walk focusing on plant of the Pines.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Kayak Eco-Tour
Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pessin Drive
14-Aug 10:00 am
Description: Kayak tour. $20 per person.
Ages: 16 and older
Pre-registration is required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x202 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet. Bring sunscreen and water.
Monarchs and Milkweed
Parvin State Forest, 701 Almond Road, Pittsgrove, NJ
14-Aug 10 - 11 am
Description: Join us for a dicussion of the monarch butterfly life cycle and their relationship with milkweed. We'll examine the milkweed at Parvin grove for caterpillars, mature butterflies, and other milkweed insects!
Ages: all ages
Village Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
15-Aug 10 am
Description: Guided village tour.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Understanding Uplands
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Park Office
15-Aug 10 am
Description: A two mile walk exploring the uplands of the Pine Barrens.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Week of 8/16/2021 - 8/22/2021
Weekday Walk
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
16-Aug 10 – 11:30 am
Description: Join us for a 1.5 to 2-mile guided walk on our trails for scenic views, park history and nature. Registration required.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, KVSP Visitor Center
18-Aug 8:30 am
Description: 2.5-mile wellness walk on mostly flat park trails.
Age: Adults
Please call (973)786-6445.
Masks recommended when social distancing is not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Guided Nature Hike
Cheesequake State Park, Trailhead Parking area
19-Aug 10 – 11:15 am
Description: 1-to-2-mile guided hike
Age: 8 and older
Please call (732) 566-3208. Weather permitting.
Weekday Walk
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
20-Aug 10 – 11:30 am
Description: Join us for a 1.5 to 2-mile guided walk on our trails for scenic views, park history and nature. Registration required.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Bird / Nature Walk
Cape May State Park, Park Office
21-Aug 9am and 2pm
Description: Meet at the Park Office for a short, guided tour of the Red Trail.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.
Kids and Critters Animal Show
Cape May State Park, Pavilion by Nature Center
21-Aug 11am
Description: Live animal show featuring snakes and turtles.
Age: All ages. $1 per person.
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.
Animal Tracking
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
21-Aug 10 am
Description: A short 0.65 mile walk around Pakim Pond exploring the signs of our native wildlife.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Nature Art
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Nature Center
21-Aug 2 pm
Description: Let your imagination run wild by creating works of art with all natural materials.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Pinelands Storytime
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village Cranberry Packing Plant
21-Aug 10 – 10:30 am
Description: Stories from the Pinelands.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Reeves Bog History Hike
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Reeves Bog
22-Aug 10am
Description: A two-mile hike exploring the history of Reeves Bog.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Village Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
22-Aug 10 am
Description: Guided village tour.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Kayak Eco-Tour
Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pessin Drive
22-Aug 10:00 am
Description: Kayak tour. $20 per person.
Ages: 16 and older
Pre-registration is required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x202 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet. Bring sunscreen and water.
Hardenbergh Hikes through History: New Jersey's Artist and Ornithologist
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street Parking Lot
22-Aug 1 3 PM
Description: Explore the Jersey Dutch roots of New Jersey's turn-of-the-century artist and ornithologist Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1017 or https://wallacedutch.eventbrite.com/.
Week of 8/23/2021 - 8/29/2021
Weekday Walk
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village Cranberry Packing Plant
23-Aug 10am
Description:
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, KVSP Visitor Center
25-Aug 8:30 am
Description: 2.5-mile wellness walk on mostly flat park trails.
Age: Adults
Please call (973)786-6445.
Masks recommended when social distancing is not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Guided Nature Hike
Cheesequake State Park, Trailhead Parking area
26-Aug 10 – 11:15 am
Description: 1-to-2-mile guided hike
Age: 8 and older
Please call (732) 566-3208. Weather permitting.
Sunset Hike
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
27-Aug 8:30pm
Description: A short 0.65 mile walk around Pakim Pond exploring the nocturnal wildlife found in the Pine Barrens.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Weekday Walk
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village Cranberry Packing Plant
27-Aug 10am
Description:
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Recyclable Treasures
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Nature Center
28-Aug 10 am
Description: Let your imagination run wild by creating works of art with recycled materials.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Fire Ecology and Pine Needle Tea
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Nature Center
28-Aug 2 pm
Description: A half mile walk exploring the fire ecology of the Pine Barrens and finishing with a cup of Pine needle tea.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Bird / Nature Walk
Cape May State Park, Park Office
28-Aug 9am and 2pm
Description: Meet at the Park Office for a short, guided tour of the Red Trail.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.
Kids and Critters Animal Show
Cape May State Park, Pavilion by Nature Center
28-Aug 11am
Description: Live animal show featuring snakes and turtles.
Age: All ages. $1 per person.
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.
Village Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
28-Aug 10 am
Description: Guided village tour.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Kayak Eco-Tour
Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pessin Drive
28-Aug 10:00 am
Description: Kayak tour. $20 per person.
Ages: 16 and older
Pre-registration is required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x202 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet. Bring sunscreen and water.
Thundergust Lake Nature Walk
Parvin State Forest, Thundergust Lake Picnic Area, 857 Parvin Mill Road, Pittsgrove, NJ
28-Aug 10 – 11:30 am
Description: Join us for a 1-mile guided interpretive walk where we'll stop at 10 "Discovery Points" along the way. We'll discuss how Thundergust Lake is an important habitat for many species at Parvin and how human activity may affect this ecosystem. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Ages: all ages
All About Bugs
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Nature Center
29-Aug 10am
Description: A half mile walk exploring bugs in action with a short drawing activity at the end.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.
Village Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
29-Aug 10 am
Description: Guided village tour.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
Hardenbergh Hikes through History: New Jersey's Artist and Ornithologist
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street Parking Lot
29-Aug 1 3 PM
Description: Explore the Jersey Dutch roots of New Jersey's turn-of-the-century artist and ornithologist Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1017 or https://wallacedutch.eventbrite.com/.
Week of 8/30/2021 - 8/31/2021
Weekday Walk
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village Cranberry Packing Plant
30-Aug 10am
Description:
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.
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