| Backyard Birds Count at Big Brook Park |
Saturday, February 16, 2019
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist as we explore Big Brook Park, Marlboro, in celebration of the Great American Backyard Bird Count. We will start by looking at what winter birds are at our local feeders and will take a small walk to see what birds we can identify along our trails. It's a great way to get started in birding. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. FREE!
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| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, February 16, 2019
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
| Visit the out kitchen and see what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Backyard Birds Count at Huber Woods Environmental Center |
Sunday, February 17, 2019
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist as we explore Huber Woods Park, Middletown, in celebration of the Great American Backyard Bird Count. Meet at the Environmental Center. We will start by looking at what winter birds are at our local feeders and will take a small walk to see what birds we can identify along our trails. It's a great way to get started in birding. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. FREE!
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| Seashell Sunday at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Sunday, February 17, 2019
1-2 p.m.
| Starting a shell collection this year? It’s the best way to get to know the Jersey Shore. Want to know where shells come from? Can’t figure out what you found on the beach? Bring it to the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, and we will tell you all about seashells, how to collect them without harming the environment, and feature an assortment of live mollusks, crustaceans, and cool beach finds and artifacts. FREE! |
| School’s Out Drop-In Day at the Fort |
Monday, February 18, 2019
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
| Enjoy Science Exploration Stations, Take Home Kids Creations and Building Fun at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, during this self-guided program open to ages 5-10 with adult. $5 per child per day; cash or check only. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, February 18, 2019
11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
2-5 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Nature Story Time at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center |
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
11-11:30 a.m.
| Come to the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, and enjoy some of our favorite stories. We'll also have nature-themed items related to each story. Open to ages 2-5 years with adult. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
12:30-4 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Thursday, February 21, 2019
2-4 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Summer Camps & Swim Lessons Guide Released |
Friday, February 22, 2019
| See the camps and swim lesson we have planned for summer in our latest Parks & Programs Guide. To receive a copy, sign up online or call 732-842-4000 ext. 4313. Information can also be viewed online. Registration begins 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Friday, February 22, 2019
11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Open Shoot Archery |
Saturday, February 23, 2019
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
| Join us for this open shoot at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. All equipment is provided. No outside equipment permitted. This is not an instructional program and is designed for those already familiar with archery techniques. Open to ages 10 and up (under 18 with adult). Cost is $10 per person; cash or check only. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Monday, February 25, 2019
11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
2-5 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Nature Story Time at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center |
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
11-11:30 a.m.
| Come to the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, and enjoy some of our favorite stories. We'll also have nature-themed items related to each story. Open to ages 2-5 years with adult. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
12:30-4 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| The Casual Birder at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Thursday, February 28, 2019
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. We’ll meander for about an hour and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. FREE! |
| Wondrous Winter Walk at Freneau Woods Park |
Thursday, February 28, 2019
10-11:30 a.m.
| Tag along with a Park System Naturalist through Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen, as you explore the serenity that is nature in the wintertime. Meet in the Activity Center parking lot. FREE! |
| Open Gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center |
Thursday, February 28, 2019
2-4 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Stop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and play basketball in our climate controlled, indoor gymnasium! Our lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong will be available as well. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The cost is $5 per person per day. |
| Nature Lecture Series: Herons, Egrets and Other Wading Birds |
Thursday, February 28, 2109
7-8 p.m.
| Come to the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, for this talk about wading birds, where they nest, what they eat, where they migrate, and their unique characteristics. FREE! |
| Roving Naturalist at Perrineville Lake Park |
Saturday, March 2, 2019
9 a.m.
732-872-2670 | Join our Roving Naturalist for a walk in Perrineville Lake Park, Millestone. Meet in the Agress Road parking lot. We'll discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and identify a bird or two. This is a 1.5-2 hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point. Dress for the weather as light rain is not a deterrent. FREE! |
| Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, March 2, 2019
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
| See what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Open Ceramics |
Sunday, March 3, 2019
12:30-4:30 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4343 | Come to the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, and choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week. |
| Splendid Spring Stroll at the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
10-11:30 a.m.
| Say “farewell” to the frigid weather as you join a Park Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk through the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. FREE! |
| Garden Dreams at Historic Walnford |
Saturday & Sunday, March 9 & 10, 2019
1-4 p.m.
| Thumb through historical garden catalogues, research and more at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold, and discover how the landscape has changed across the centuries. FREE! |
| Spinning and Knitting Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, March 9, 2019
1-3 p.m.
| Be inspired to learn an old craft as Jodey Forbes demonstrates the art of spinning fleece as well as various stitches in knitting at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| E. Murray Todd Half-Marathon |
Sunday, March 10, 2019
8:30 a.m. start
| This 13.1-mile race starts at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. Race-day registration accepted. |
| Blacksmith Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, March 10, 2019
1-3 p.m.
| Come see what the Blacksmith is making in his workshop at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| The Casual Birder at Dorbrook Recreation Area |
Thursday, March 14, 2019
9 a.m.
| Adults are invited to join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck. Meet in the Athletic Field parking area. We’ll meander for about 1.5 hours and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. FREE! |