Week of 7/15/2024 - 7/21/2024
Monday Mountaineers!
Stokes State Forest, Sunrise Mountain parking lot
15-Jul 9 AM
Description: 3-mile hike, easy / moderate with some uneven / rocky terrain
Age: Ages 8 & up
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! 10 essentials and hiking poles recommended along with water / snacks.
Nature Xplorers- Reptiles and Amphibians
Belleplain State Forest, Nature Center
16-Jul 10 AM
Description: Come discover all there is to know about Reptiles and Amphibians found at Belleplain State Forest!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email megan.ritter@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Free, but parking fees are in effect.
Guided Sawmill Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Village sawmill
16-Jul 10 AM
Description: Join our village historian for a guided tour of the century-old sawmill on this 115th anniversary of the Double Trouble Company.
Age: ages 10 and up
Call (732) 341-4098 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Weather permitting. Canceled if steady rain or thunder. No pets.
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center Parking lot
17-Jul 8:30 AM
Description: 2.5-mile social walk on fairly flat, scenic trails through the park
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots and 2 hiking poles are recommended, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
Tales from the Morris Canal
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal
17-Jul 10 AM
Description: Power Point Presentation and discussion about the historic Morris Canal, followed by, weather permitting, a walk to what remains of the canal today.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.
Yoga on the beach!
Belleplain State Forest, Lake Nummy beach area
18-Jul 6 PM
Description: Meet at the lake with a yoga mat and a smile! Beginner friendly!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Free, but parking fees are in effect.
Summer Nature LEGO Club
High Point State Park, Interpretive Center
18-Ju1 10:30 AM
Description: Join us this summer for mini-lessons and stories combined with a different nature-themed LEGO building challenge each week!
Age: Kids ages 6 to 12
Call (973) 875-1471 or email highpointprograms@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required at https://highpointstatepark.eventbrite.com
Indoors and outdoors depending on challenges and weather conditions. Alternate building materials will be available to occupy younger siblings. The New Jersey State Park weekday parking fees will be in effect for this program: $5/car for NJ residents. $10/car for out-of-state visitors. There are no fees if you already have a valid New Jersey State Park Pass or a current Camping Permit. Information about how to purchase an annual State Park Pass can be found here: https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/relatedfees.html
Creatures of the Night
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
19-Jul 8 PM
Description: Learn all about the nocturnal creatures of BTB on this half-mile hike around Pakim Pond. Beware! The Jersey Devil may be lurking behind any tree
Age: ages 10 and up
Call (609) 726-1190 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting. Bring water and wear bug spray.
Seining at Perrine Pond
Cheesequake State Park, lakeside
19-Jul 12 PM
Description: Meet at the lake parking lot near the Pavilion. A net and waders will be provided. We will go out into the water and see what we can catch!
Age: Ages 10 & up
Call (732) 566-3208 or email ariana.galya@dep.nj.gov for more information. Pre-registration required- https://forms.office.com/g/j9Zv2N8iah
Weather permitting. Bring water and wear bug spray.
Guided Nature Hike
Double Trouble State Park, outside village restroom
19-Jul 9 AM
Description: Join our naturalist for a guided walk down the beautiful Mill Pond Trail. This shady hike will be a little over a mile in length.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1190 or email delaney.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Rain or shine, thunder may cancel. Bring rain gear if precipitation is forecasted.
Nature Walk and Craft - Plants
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
19-Jul 10 AM
Description: A guided walk to look for some common important native plants and a plant craft to make and take home.
Age: ages 4 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors, wear shoes comfortable for walking, and bring binoculars if you have them. If it is a hot day, sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are also recommended to bring.
Herbal Tea Night
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami parking lot
20-Jul 7 PM
Description: Come share the tea! We will make & drink herbal tea by the lake and talk about our favorite herbs and tea recipes! You can bring your own or use some that we will supply. We will meet at Lake Absegami.
Age: Ages 14+. $2 per person
Please call (609) 296-1114or email Josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov to register. Fee is collected upon arrival.
It is highly encouraged to bring your own mug and tea blends but there will be some supplied just in case. Weather permitting & wear bug spray.
Christmas in July
Belleplain State Forest, Nature Center
20-Jul 12 PM
Description: Celebrate with us at the Nature Center for fun snacks, and crafts! Wear your favorite festive attire
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Free, but parking fees are in effect.
Reptiles of the Pine Barrens
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Reeves Bogs
20-Jul 9 AM
Description: Snakes, turtles, and lizards are all over the Pine Barrens! Join us on a 4.5-mile hike down the Mt. Misery, Cranberry, and Lebanon Trails and learn all about these rad reptiles!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1190 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting. Bring water and wear bug spray.
Birdwatching at the Observation Deck
Cheesequake State Park, lake parking lot
20-Jul 8 AM
Description: Stop by the observation deck and view our nesting osprey or other birds in the area!
Age: All ages
Call (732) 566-3208 or email Dorothy.Brussel@dep.nj.gov for more information. Pre-registration required- https://forms.office.com/g/j9Zv2N8iah
Weather permitting.
Art in the Park: Watercolor Painting
Double Trouble State Park, outside packing house
20-Jul 9 AM
Description: Swing by for a chance to learn more about watercolor painting and to see the Packing House, as well as the Gowdy bog, in a new light. Paint, paper, paintbrushes, paint board, etc. all provided. Bring a towel or beach chair if you wish to sit. Rain or thunder may cancel this event.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1190 or email delaney.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Cranberry Packing House Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Cranberry packing house loading dock
20-Jul 10 AM
Description: Join our village historian for a guided tour of the century-old cranberry packing house.
Age: ages 10 and up
Call (732) 341-4098 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Weather permitting. Canceled if steady rain or thunder. No pets.
Fabulous Fungi
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
20-Jul 10 AM
Description: A guided walk and discussion about various types of fungi found in Liberty State Park.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors, wear shoes comfortable for walking, and bring binoculars if you have them. Sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are also recommended.
Morning Paddle - Kayak Ashroe
Stokes State Forest, Lake Ashroe parking lot
20-Jul 10 AM
Description: All equipment provided, kayak / paddle / life jacket. Beginners welcome! Please come prepared with appropriate footwear / layers for the elements. Waterproof layers recommended.
Age: ages 8 and up
$20 a person. Pre-registration required. Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Washington's Headquarters on Horseback for Somerset County's History on the Green
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
20-Jul 10 AM
Description: Meet George Washington and William Lee with three dragoons of the Continental Army all on horseback at Washington’s Headquarters at Wallace House State Historic Site. 12 p.m. join Gen. Washington, William Lee and the dragoons on march from Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites to Somerset County's Courthouse Green where History on the Green continues all day 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov
Brunswick Resolves for Somerset County's History on the Green
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
20-Jul 2 PM
Description: Visit Old Dutch Parsonage, historic home of two delegates to New Jersey’s Provincial Congress, for an open house discussing Somerset County’s role on the road to revolution 250 years ago this summer.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov
Offered alongside Somerset County's History on the Green: https://soconj.gov/HistoryontheGreen
Build an Eco-Jar
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
20-Jul 2 PM
Description: Join us for a beautiful day exploring nature and creating your very own Eco-Jar! Follow Courtney as she guides you through the wonders of ecosystems. Bring your old jars and a sense of adventure, and leave with a vibrant, self-sustaining terrarium that's both educational and eye-catching. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature and bring a piece of it home with you!
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting. Bring water and wear bug spray.
Buck Full Moon Hike
Bass River State Forest, park office
21-Jul 8:30 PM
Description: Come celebrate the full moon with us! We will meet at the park office and hike our way to Lake Absegami. This month's full moon is known as the "Buck" moon so it is highly encouraged to wear something related to deer.
Age: Ages 6+.
Please call (609) 296-1114or email Josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov to register.
Weather permitting & wear bug spray.
Cheesequake Sunset Hike
Cheesequake State Park, lake parking lot
21-Jul 7 PM
Description: Meet at the lake pavilion at 7pm! Someone will let you in and you will check in at the gate before coming to the lake. We will take a short walk over the crabbing bridge then head up to the sand pit near the gazebo for a beautiful late-night, after hours, view of the sunset.
Age: Ages 10 & up
Call (732) 566-3208 or email Dorothy.Brussel@dep.nj.gov for more information. Pre-registration required- https://forms.office.com/g/j9Zv2N8iah
Weather permitting. Bring water and bug spray.
Arabella Barlow Day: Civil War Surgeon's Demonstration & Soldier's Encampment
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
21-Jul 2 PM
Description: For Arabella Barlow Day, meet a surgeon of the 4th N.J. Volunteer Reg't and see a demonstration of Civil War medicine. Enter a small Civil War encampment and encounter a New Jersey soldier’s experience of the Civil War.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov
This program concludes a series made possible the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association with the sponsorship of New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Summer Sunday Lecture Series: Revolutionary Rations: Feeding the Army
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
21-Jul 1 PM
Description: Learn how the Continental Army was fed throughout the war. Join Historian Julie Power as she discusses and demonstrates different ways feeding the army was accomplished. Presentation at 1pm followed by ongoing demonstrations until 4pm.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 737-0623 or email wcspmuseumprograms@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Week of 7/22/2024 - 7/28/2024
Monday Mountaineers!
Stokes State Forest, Lake Ocquittunk family campground
22-Jul 8:30 AM
Description: 6-miles, moderate with some uneven / rocky terrain
Age: Ages 10 & up
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! 10 essentials and hiking poles recommended along with water / snacks.
Nature Xplorers- Moth Talk
Belleplain State Forest, Nature Center
23-Jul 10 AM
Description: Join us during Internation Moth Week to learn all about Moths and how important they are to our environment!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email megan.ritter@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Free, but parking fees are in effect.
Where the Revolution Started: 250th Anniversary of New Jersey's Brunswick Convention
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site.
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
23-Jul 7 PM
Description: On the 250th anniversary of the conclusion of the Brunswick Convention, join Paul Soltis and the New Brunswick Historical Society for a dramatic reading of the Brunswick Resolves with a discussion of their context and consequences as our state entered the American Revolution.
Age: ages 8 & up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center Parking lot
24-Jul 8:30 AM
Description: 2.5-mile social walk on fairly flat, scenic trails through the park
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots and 2 hiking poles are recommended, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
Thursday Trails
Belleplain State Forest, Office
25-Jul 10 AM
Description: Join Gina on a hike every other Thursday and explore Belleplain State Forest
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Free, but parking fees are in effect.
Summer Nature LEGO Club
High Point State Park, Interpretive Center
25-Ju1 10:30 AM
Description: Join us this summer for mini-lessons and stories combined with a different nature-themed LEGO building challenge each week!
Age: Kids ages 6 to 12
Call (973) 875-1471 or email highpointprograms@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required at https://highpointstatepark.eventbrite.com
Indoors and outdoors depending on challenges and weather conditions. Alternate building materials will be available to occupy younger siblings. The New Jersey State Park weekday parking fees will be in effect for this program: $5/car for NJ residents. $10/car for out-of-state visitors. There are no fees if you already have a valid New Jersey State Park Pass or a current Camping Permit. Information about how to purchase an annual State Park Pass can be found here: https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/relatedfees.html
Moth Night
Belleplain State Forest, Lake Nummy beach
26-Jul 8 PM
Description: As Internation Moth week ends, come to Belleplain and see what flies in the night with Naturalists and Moth experts. Crafts for the kids
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Free, but parking fees are in effect.
Summer STEM Challenge
High Point State Park, Interpretive Center
26-Ju1 11 AM
Description: Join us on alternating Fridays this summer for park and nature-themed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathmatics) Challenges. Weekly topics can be found on our Eventbrite and Facebook pages.
Age: Kids ages 6 to 12
Call (973) 875-1471 or email highpointprograms@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required at https://highpointstatepark.eventbrite.com
The New Jersey State Park weekday parking fees will be in effect for this program: $5/car for NJ residents. $10/car for out-of-state visitors. There are no fees if you already have a valid New Jersey State Park Pass or a current Camping Permit. Information about how to purchase an annual State Park Pass can be found here: https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/relatedfees.html
Kit & Caboodle Book Club
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center
26-Jul 2 PM
Description: Book discussion group for avid readers and bibliophiles. No monthly reading requirements! BYOTea and favorite reads past or present.
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Come prepared to talk about a favorite book you've read lately; book swapping is encouraged; BYOTea/coffee, snacks provided.
Monarch Magic
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
26-Jul 10 AM
Description: Come on out to Liberty State Park and get up close and personal with the monarch butterfly with a craft to make and take home with you.
Age: all ages
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors, wear shoes comfortable for walking, and bring binoculars if you have them. If it is a hot day, sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are also recommended to bring.
Storytelling SLAM!
Stokes State Forest, Stony Lake pavilion
26-Jul 6 PM
Description: Inspired by the Moth, we are hosting a Storytelling SLAM where individuals are invited to share stories (~5 minutes in length, appropriate and respectful, engaging in an impactful moment in their life). The theme for this event is a point of beauty!
Age: adults
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Try to present your story without notes, but if you need notes, no worries. Come prepared to share or simply be a supportive listener!
Wildlife of Pakim Pond
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
27-Jul 10 AM
Description: Learn all about the wildlife of Pakim Pond and the diverse ecosystem brimming with life along the water's edge! This half-mile hike is suitable for all ages!
Age: ages 10 and up
Call (609) 726-1190 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting. Bring water and wear bug spray.
Water Quality Demonstration
Cheesequake State Park, nature center
27-Jul 10 AM
Description: Meet at Nature Center! We will discuss water quality, the importance of having good water quality, and how it affects the environment!
Age: all ages
Call (732) 566-3208 or email Dorothy.Brussel@dep.nj.gov for more information. Pre-registration required- https://forms.office.com/g/j9Zv2N8iah
Weather permitting. Bring water and bug spray.
Art in the Park: Sketching Nature
Double Trouble State Park, parking lot
27-Jul 9 AM
Description: There’s a lot to see when you take a walk through the Pine Barrens, but there's also lots to draw! Tag along and choose an animal, landscape, tree, bug, or plant to sketch. Please bring your own pencil and paper, and a chair or towel if you wish to sit.
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1190 or email delaney.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Rain or thunder may cancel this event.
Cranberry Packing House Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Cranberry packing house
27-Jul 10 AM
Description: Join our village historian for a guided tour of the century-old cranberry packing house.
Age: ages 10 and up
Call (732) 341-4098 or email DoubleTrouble@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Weather permitting. Canceled if steady rain or thunder. No pets.
Wildflower Wander
Stokes State Forest, Lake Ashroe parking lot
27-Jul 9 AM
Description: Take a leisurely stroll through the stunning wildflower fields, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Age:
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
World Nature Conservation Day Hike
Bass River State Forest, Batona Trail Southern Trailhead
28-Jul 10 AM
Description: To honor world nature conservation day, we will be hiking a small portion of the Batona Trail that is in Bass River State Forest. We will see all kinds of pinelands flora & fauna as well as some wetlands. As listed on GPS, we will meet at the Batona Trail-Southern Trailhead.
Age: Ages 6+.
Please call (609) 296-1114or email Josephine.vuolo@dep.nj.gov to register.
Weather permitting. Bring a snack, some water, and wear bug spray.
Forest Bingo
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
28-Jul 10 AM
Description: Visit Pakim Pond and indulge in a game of forest bingo! We're going to hike 1.5 miles along our Nature and Mt. Misery Trails, stopping along the route to observe wildlife. The winner is the first individual to have enough animals and plants on their card to call Bingo!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1190 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting. Bring water and wear bug spray.
Macro Invertebrate Hunt!
Cheesequake State Park, lakeside pavilion
28-Jul 11 AM
Description: We will collect macro invertebrates from nearby waters by using a net and waders, put them in a tank, and head up the Yellow Trail to the Nature Center. Then, we will view them under a microscope or magnifying glass!
Age: Ages 10 & up
Call (732) 566-3208 or email ariana.galya@dep.nj.gov for more information. Pre-registration required- https://forms.office.com/g/j9Zv2N8iah
Weather permitting.
Shorebird Walk
Liberty State Park, Nature Center
28-Jul 10 AM
Description: A guided bird walk to learn about and look for visiting summer shorebirds and resident species as well.
Age: ages 5 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please dress to be outdoors, wear shoes comfortable for walking, and bring binoculars if you have them. Sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are also recommended.
Morning Paddle - Kayak Ashroe
Stokes State Forest, Lake Ashroe parking lot
28-Jul 10 AM
Description: All equipment provided, kayak / paddle / life jacket. Beginners welcome! Please come prepared with appropriate footwear / layers for the elements. Waterproof layers recommended.
Age: ages 8 and up
$20 a person. Pre-registration required. Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Continental Congress & Common Cause: New Jersey's Brunswick Resolves of 1774
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
28-Jul 2 PM
Description: Observe the 250th anniversary of New Jersey's Brunswick Convention, appointing delegates from New Jersey to the First Continental Congress and joining New Jersey to the "common cause" of the Thriteen Colonies, with a reading and historical discussion of the Brunswick Resolves, adopted at the Brunswick Convention’s conclusion, for an encounter with New Jersey on the edge of the American Revolution in the summer of 1774.
Age: ages 10 and up
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov
Week of 7/29/2024 - 7/31/2024
Monday Mountaineers! Going Batty!
Stokes State Forest, Main Park Office
29-Jul 6:30 PM
Description: 5-mile hike, moderate with some rocky / uneven terrain. Join this after dark exploration with our naturalists and learn about bats of NJ!
Age: Ages 8 & up
Call (973) 948-3820 or email sarah.king@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Pre-registration required - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stokes-state-forest-32668228987
Please come prepared with appropriate footwear and layers for the elements! 10 essentials and hiking poles recommended along with water / snacks.
Nature Xplorers- Insectivorous Plants
Belleplain State Forest, Nature Center
23-Jul 10 AM
Description: Come discover the wonderful world of carnivorous plants!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email megan.ritter@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Free, but parking fees are in effect.
Wednesday Walkers
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Visitor Center Parking lot
31-Jul 8:30 AM
Description: 2.5-mile social walk on fairly flat, scenic trails through the park
Age: adults
Call (973) 786-6445 for more information. Pre-registration required at KVSP.eventbrite.com
Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots and 2 hiking poles are recommended, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
Explosion at Black Tom
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ
31-Jul 10 AM
Description: Power Point Presentation about the history and sabotage of Black Tom and a trip to what remains of the area today in the park.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.
Week of 8/1/2024 - 8/4/2024
Walt Whitman's "Specimen Days"
Walt Whitman House Historic Site, 328 Mickle/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Camden, NJ 08103
3-Aug 11 AM
Description: Walt Whitman was a life-long journalist writing accounts of the life and times of 19th century America. Topics range from famous people he met and wrote about like Edgar Allan Poe and President Abraham Lincoln to stories of the hospitals he volunteered in during the Civil War to the late 19th century and America's arrival on the world scene. Join us for an hour-long tour of the historic house and discussion of Whitman's writing prowess as a journalist. Bring along your own journal and take some notes!
Age: all ages
Please call (856) 964-5383 for more information and to make a reservation.
Outwater's Militia Encampment
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
3-Aug 2 PM
Description: Come and see the men and women of Outwater's Militia join together and drill in preparation to defend New Jersey and learn about life during the Revolutionary War.
Age: all ages.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Week of 8/5/2024 - 8/11/2024
Thursday Trails
Belleplain State Forest, Office
8-Aug 10 AM
Description: Join Gina on a hike every other Thursday and explore Belleplain State Forest
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Free, but parking fees are in effect.
Rivers, Oceans and Ponds: Exploratory Hike
Double Trouble State Park, parking lot
9-Aug 10 AM
Description: Join us for a guided exploratory hike around Double Trouble State Park where we “dive” into creeks, shallow ponds, and other small bodies of water to see how many little aquatic and semi-aquatic creatures and plants we can find. Topics of discussion will include the water system, the unique way water interacts with the ecosystem of the Pine Barrens, and all the wildlife that relies on water, no matter how small.
Age: ages 5 and up. Free but parking fees are in effect.
Call (609) 726-1190 or email delaney.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
We do not provide rain boots or other waterproof clothing necessary for this program, so please bring your own from home. Bug spray, breathable clothing, and a change of clothes/socks are recommended to bring. Rain or thunder may cancel this event.
Guided Nature Walk
Double Trouble State Park, parking lot
10-Aug 9 AM
Description: Follow our naturalist on a short nature hike down the Mill Pond Trail. Please dress appropriately for outdoor activities (long pants, hat, bug spray).
Age: all ages
Call (609) 726-1190 or email delaney.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Rain or thunder may cancel this event.
Week of 8/12/2024 - 8/18/2024
Belleplain Xplorers- Mystery Nature Items
Belleplain State Forest, Nature Center
13-Aug 10 AM
Description: Can't ruin the surprise, just have to come and see what the mystery is all about!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email megan.ritter@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Free, but parking fees are in effect.
Architecture of the CRRNJ Terminal
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal
14-Aug 10 AM
Description: Guided walk through the CRRNJ Terminal and discussion about its unique architectural layouts.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.
Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
17-Aug 2 PM
Description: A Park Historian will speak about the Christmas Night Crossing, the Battle of Trenton and linear Warfare tactics prior to the Musket Firing.
Age: all ages. $1 per person.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting.
Week of 8/19/2024 - 8/25/2024
Belleplain Xplorers- Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
Belleplain State Forest, Nature Center
20-Aug 10 AM
Description: Learn all about bugs!
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email megan.ritter@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Free, but parking fees are in effect.
Thursday Trails
Belleplain State Forest, Office
22-Aug 10 AM
Description: Join Gina on a hike every other Thursday and explore Belleplain State Forest
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email gina.morgan@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Free, but parking fees are in effect.
Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
24-Aug 2 PM
Description: A Park Historian will speak about the Christmas Night Crossing, the Battle of Trenton and linear Warfare tactics prior to the Musket Firing.
Age: all ages. $1 per person.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting.
Week of 8/26/2024 - 8/31/2024
Belleplain Xplorers- Belleplain's Special Trees and Plants
Belleplain State Forest, Nature Center
27-Aug 10 AM
Description: Come Discover why Belleplain is so unique with its diversity of Trees and Plants
Age: all ages
Call (609) 861-2404 or email megan.ritter@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Free, but parking fees are in effect.
The Historic Trilogy
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal
28-Aug 10 AM
Description: Power Point Presentation and discussion about the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and CRRNJ Terminal, and the roles they played in immigration.
Age: ages 10 and up
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
Please meet at the giant flag on the steps inside the CRRNJ Terminal building located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Free parking in Lot #9.
Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
31-Aug 2 PM
Description: A Park Historian will speak about the Christmas Night Crossing, the Battle of Trenton and linear Warfare tactics prior to the Musket Firing.
Age: all ages. $1 per person.
Call (609) 737-0623 or email clay.craighead@dep.nj.gov for more information. Weather permitting.
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