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January 2021
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 »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. (Family/Groups of 6 or less). Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, 973.326.7601.
Find out more »Winter Walks at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
GREAT SWAMP NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE VISITOR CENTER Every Friday, 11:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Beginning January 8, 2021 Ready for some winter exercise and fresh air? Join Friends President Steve Herdman for a walk down Pleasant Plains Road from the Visitor Center to the Bluebird Parking Lot and back—about 2.5 miles round trip. Walk as much—or as little—as you like. It’s up to you. Let’s Walk! Covid-19 Safety Protocols will be in effect. Masks required. Social distancing of at least 6 feet…
Find out more »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 »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. (Family/Groups of 6 or less). Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, 973.326.7601.
Find out more »Children’s Nature Hour at Cloverdale Farm
Cloverdale Weekend Children’s Programs Let’s hit Cloverdale’s trails and have some fun as we explore the natural world around us. This program will take place outdoors so please dress for the weather and wear comfortable sneakers or boots. If inclement weather, the program will be canceled. LOCATION: Pavilion, Cloverdale Farm County Park, Barnegat DATES: Saturdays, Saturday, January 2 Saturday, January 23 Saturday, February 27 Saturday, March 6 TIME: 10:00 - 11:00 am FEE: Free, No registration required
Find out more »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 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928. Cost: $5 per person, age 3 & up. FREE…
Find out more »Cedar Bridge Historical Nature Walks in Barnegat
Weekends at Cedar Bridge Tavern Tour of the grounds at Cedar Bridge. Step back in time and walk the Cedar Bridge grounds with parks staff. Each stop along the way features different historical or environmental topics. Tours will begin and end at the Cedar Bridge Tavern. Walking shoes required! No registration required. LOCATION: Cedar Bridge Tavern, Cedar Bridge County Park, Barnegat DATE: Saturdays, January 9 and 23, February 13 and 27, March 13 and 27 TIME: 1:30-2:00 pm FEE: FREE
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 Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River DATE: Saturdays and Sundays TIME: 2:00 – 3:00pm January 16 & 17 - Animal Habitats January 23…
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