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Roseland Holiday Train Exhibit 2020
Details about the Roseland Holiday Train show that includes Christmas trains on display in Roseland New Jersey.
Find out more »9:30 am
Rutgers Geology Museum Annual Open House VIRTUAL
The 53rd Annual Open House will be held virtually this year on Saturday, January 30, 2021 between 9:30 am and 2 pm. Join for a day of paleontology-themed lectures and activities! Events and activities will be held on Zoom, Webex & Faceboook. 2021 Open House Activities: Mineral Sale Mineral sale will be held auction-style on our Facebook page....
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Ice Harvest Nature Program at Howell Living History Farm
Neighbors once called Howell Farm the “ice farm" because they could buy ice from the pond to keep their milk cool on the way to the train station on Pleasant Valley Road. In late January, visitors to the farm will learn about the tools and technology that made ice harvesting a successful business at the...
Find out more »Mt. Holly Fire and Ice Festival
The Mount Holly Fire & Ice Committee plans to host a Covid friendly ice exhibit on the traditional Fire & Ice last Saturday in January (January 30, 2021). Due to State restrictions and Township regulations they won’t be able to have any of the normal event activities such as the dog sleds, vendors, chili contest,...
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Cattus Island Weekend Programs
The following programs are Free, No Registration Required. MAXIMUM: 8 Location: Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River Scales and Tales - Saturdays and Sundays - 11:00 am - 11:30 am Join a park naturalist as they dispel the myths and fears of native snakes. You will see some of our live snakes...
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Roseland Holiday Train Exhibit 2020
Details about the Roseland Holiday Train show that includes Christmas trains on display in Roseland New Jersey.
Find out more »Maple Sugaring Demonstrations- Great Swamp in Chatham
Saturdays, January 23 & 30, February 6, 13, 20, & 27, March 6 & 13. Learn how to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and make syrup over a wood-fired evaporator. This year, the program will be held entirely outdoors. Date: Saturday, January 23—Saturday, March 13 Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. AND 2:30...
Find out more »Free Admission Days at The West Milford Museum
Situated in the heart of the New Jersey Highlands, the Township of West Milford offers a welcome respite from the hectic pace of the metropolitan area. The WEST MILFORD MUSEUM site is located in the center of this large Township, at 1477 UNION VALLEY ROAD, and contains numerous records of the Township's development through the...
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Cattus Island Nature Walks in Toms River
Cattus Island Nature Walks Be a part of a 40-year Ocean County tradition! Join a park naturalist and follow in the footsteps of such legendary local environmentalists as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McClain.Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. *No registration required. LOCATION: Cooper...
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