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CANCELLED Family Photo Scavenger Hunt at Haggerty Education Center
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt - Bring your camera or phone for this month’s scavenger hunt, 'Who’s Out There?' Take a photo of every item and get a prize. Date: Friday, January 1—Sunday, January 31 Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07962. Cost: $10 per family....
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CANCELLED Jake’s Branch Live Animal Talks
Live Animal Talks Come in and meet the animals of Jakes Branch County Park. Visitors will get an up-close look at the park’s inhabitants and learn about each species. Talks will last approximately 20 minutes. LOCATION: Nature Center, Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood DATES: Sundays, beginning January 3 – March 28 TIME: 12:30 & 1:30...
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Hikes at Cheesequake State Park
Winter Hike Cheesequake State Park Take a 1-2 mile hike with our Park Naturalist. Hike begins at our main Trailhead parking lot. Appropriate for adults and children ages 9 and up. Meet at the trail arch and be prepared with face coverings, appropriate footwear, and hydration. Contact 732-566-3208 for more information
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Jake’s Branch Discovery Nature Walks in Beachwood
Discovery Nature Walks Join a park naturalist on these brief, but informative nature walks through Jakes Branch. *Weather permitting* walks will not exceed 30 minutes. LOCATION: Nature Center, Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood DATES: Sundays, beginning January 3 – March 28 TIME: 2:00 pm Jakes Branch Walk-In Weekend Programs **These programs will be on a...
Find out more »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...
Find out more »Special Winter Open House at Caldwell Parsonage Museum
Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Caldwell Parsonage, former home of Rev. James Caldwell’s family, will host an open house on Sunday, January 24. To maintain social distancing, reservations are required by calling the Union Townships Historical Society at 908-591-4377. Visitors will be able to: collect Union County’s Hannah Caldwell, James Caldwell, and...
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