Nature Programs and Events

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry, Kittatinny Valley State Park invites you to participate in our seasonal interpretive programs. The park and volunteers of the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee offer a variety of informative and educational programs throughout the year.

Programs sponsored by the park are free of charge and meet at the visitor center, located 1 mile north of Route 206 off Goodale Road in Andover, New Jersey, unless otherwise noted. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS BY 3:30 PM OF THE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM DATE, as space is limited. In case of inclement weather, all participants are urged to call the park office to determine whether programs have been cancelled or rescheduled.

For additional information, please contact the Kittatinny Valley State Park office at (973) 786-6445, or by e-mail at kittatinnyvalley@embarqmail.com.

*PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY 3:30 PM OF THE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM DATE. Please call (973) 786-6445. Programs are free of charge and meet at the visitor center located 1 mile north of Route 206, off Goodale Road in Andover Township, unless otherwise noted. Please be prompt - programs start at the time indicated. Adults must accompany children at all times. Pets are not permitted during programs. In case of inclement weather, all participants are urged to contact the visitor center to determine whether programs have been rescheduled. All programs are subject to change.

AUTUMN: TRADITIONAL HARVEST CELEBRATIONS (LECTURE & WALK)
Saturday, September 24
10:30 AM - NOON
For adults. Harvest festivals and seasonal customs from around the world will be illustrated and discussed during this indoor presentation. A guided one-mile hike follows.

"AEROFLEX IN AUTUMN" SUNSET PADDLE
Friday, September 30
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
For teens & adults. Bring your own kayak, PFD, and paddle for this scenic exploration of the deepest natural lake in New Jersey. Meet at the Lake Aeroflex boat launch located off Limecrest Rd. Previous kayaking experience required.

L'il Tykes Autumn Hike
October 13, 4 pm to 5 pm
Note: For Adults with Children Ages 5 & Under

Geocaching for Beginners
October 22, 11 am to noon
Note: For Adults and Children Ages 7 & Up; Partially ADA Accessible

L'il Tykes Autumn Hike
October 27, 4 pm to 5 pm
Note: For Adults with Children Ages 5 & Under

The Nature of Halloween
October 29, 11 am to noon
Note: For Adults and Children Ages 6-12; Partially ADA Accessible

L'il Tykes Hike
November 3, 4 pm to 5 pm
Note: For Adults with Children Ages 5 & Under

Nature in November Family Hike
November 5, 11 am to 12:30 pm
Note: Family Program - All Ages

L'il Tykes Hike
November 17, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Note: For Adults with Children Ages 5 & Under

Geocaching for Beginners
November 19, 11 am to noon
Note: For Adults and Children Ages 7 & Up; Partially ADA Accessible

Owls: Hunters of the Night
December 6, 4 pm to 5 pm
Note: For Adults and Children Ages 6-12; ADA Accessible

Geocaching for Beginners
December 10, 11 am to noon
Note: For Adults and Children Ages 7 & Up; Partially ADA Accessible

Owls: Hunters of the Night
December 13, 4 pm to 5 pm
Note: For Adults and Children Ages 6-12; ADA Accessible

Backyard Birdfeeding
December 17, 11 am to noon
Note: For Adults and Children Ages 6-12; ADA Accessible

Winter Solstice Hike
December 22, 10 am until noon
Note: For Adults

Winter Wonders
January 5, 11 am until noon
Note: For Adults with Children Ages 4 & 5

Wildflowers in Winter
January 7, 10:30 am to noon
Note: For Adults; ADA Accessible

Owls: Hunters of the Night
January 10, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Note: For Adults and Children Ages 6-12; ADA Accessible

Winter Tree ID
January 21, 10:30 am to noon
Note: For Adults; ADA Accessible

Winter Tree ID
January 26, 10:30 am to noon
Note: For Adults; ADA Accessible

10th Annual Hot Chocolate Hike/Snowshoe
January 28, 10 am to noon
Note: For Adults; Bring your favorite mug and snowshoes (if necessary)

Winter Wonders
February 2, 11 am until noon
Note: For Adults with Children Ages 4 & 5

Wildflowers in Winter
February 4, 10:30 am to noon
Note: For Adults; ADA Accessible

Owls: Hunters of the Night
February 7, 5 pm to 6 pm
Note: For Adults and Children Ages 6-12; ADA Accessible

Cabin Fever Hike/Snowshoe
February 11, 10 am to noon
Note: For Adults; Bring your snowshoes if necessary

Fire & Ice: The Folklore of February
February 18, 11 am to noon
Note: For Adults; ADA Accessible

Wildflowers in Winter
February 23, 10:30 am to noon
Note: For Adults; ADA Accessible

Winter Tree ID
February 25, 10:30 am to noon
Note: For Adults; ADA Accessible

Animal Tracking: "Leaps & Bounds"
February 29, 4 pm to 5 pm
Note: For Adults and Children Ages 6-12; ADA Accessible

Discover KVSP Family Nature Hike
March 3, 11 am to 12:30 pm
Note: Family Program - All Ages

Geocaching for Beginners
March 10, 11 am to noon
Note: For Adults and Children Ages 7 & Up; Partially ADA Accessible

L'il Tykes Hike
March 15, 4 pm to 5 pm
Note: For Adults with Children Ages 5 & Under

Spring Equinox Hike
March 20, 10 am to noon
Note: For Adults

Scents of Spring
March 24, 11 am until noon
Note: For Adults with Children Ages 6-12

The Nature of Vernal Pools
March 28, 4 pm to 5 pm
NOTE: For Adults and Children 6-12; Partially ADA Accessible

L'il Tykes Spring Hike
March 29, 4 pm to 5 pm
Note: For Adults with Children Ages 5 & Under

The Nature of Vernal Pools
March 31, 11 am to 12:30 pm
NOTE: For Adults and Children 6-12; Partially ADA Accessible

Additional Information
Lynn Groves Lussier
Resource Interpretive Specialist, Natural Resources
Kittatinny Valley State Park
P. O. Box 621
Andover, NJ 07821-0621
Phone: 973-786-6445
Fax: 973-786-6874
E-mail: kittatinnyvalley@earthlink.net
www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/kittval.html