The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center is dedicated to providing experiences of learning and discovery related to wetlands ecology and wildlife and habitat protection. Through interactive exhibits, multi-media presentations, educational activities for schools and community groups, and wildlife observation areas, visitors gain an understanding of the importance of water in our world.

Designed to connect visitors with their natural world, the Environmental Center highlights the importance of water. One exhibit features fish found in the Reservoir outside. Another traces the journey of a raindrop as it travels through the watershed to the Manasquan River and, eventually, reaches the ocean. Some exhibits reveal what is not readily visible, such as nocturnal animals that call the Reservoir home. Another exhibit compares the effects of a town with unmanaged growth to one that has chosen to establish practices that protect the environment.

Hours    
The Environmental Center is open daily from 10am-5pm and until 830pm on Fridays Memorial Day thru Labor Day.

Free Nature Programs   
Free nature programs are offered on most weekends. Listed below are upcoming programs. Call (732) 751-9453 for more information about these free programs.       

Stars and Stripes  

Saturday-Sunday, July 3-4 (all day)
Check out ways Mother Nature shows her pride. See if you can identify some patriotic organisms.

 

Sea Turtles  

Saturday-Sunday, July 10-11 at 10:30am & 3:30pm
Come and hear first hand our naturalist's experience with sea turtles and their conservation in Costa Rica.

 

Death Valley  
Saturday-Sunday, July 17-18 (all day)
Learn about the California/Neveda desert. Slide shows at 11am & 2pm

 

Endangered Species  
Saturday-Sunday, July 24-25 (all day)
Learn about New Jersey's endangered species.

 

Butterflies  

Saturday-Sunday, July 31-August 1 (all day)
Learn about and test your butterfly knowledge.

 

Indoor Bird Scavenger Hunt
Saturday-Sunday, August 7-8 (all day)
Can you name all the birds inside our center. Come and give it a try!

 

Bees Are Buzzin'
Saturday-Sunday, August 14-15 (all day)
Our friends the bees give us honey and help our flowers & vegetables grow. Learn about the honey bee, its lifestyle and how they help people.

 

What Skull Is That?
Saturday-Sunday, August 21-22 (all day)
Learn about different animal skulls.

 

Reservoir Resident
Saturday-Sunday, August 28-29, 11am
Stop by and meet a live animal!

Directions   

• Garden State Parkway to Exit 98, Interstate 195 west. Proceed on I-195 west to Exit 28B, Rt. 9 north-Freehold. Stay in right lane when entering Rt. 9 north. At first traffic light, turn right onto Georgia Tavern Road. Follow Georgia Tavern Road for 0.3 mile. Continue straight for Environmental Center on right or turn right onto Windeler Rd. and continue 1.5 miles to the Visitor Center Reservoir Area on left.
• State Hwy. 9 south from Freehold to Georgia Tavern Rd. Use Jughandle to turn left onto Georgia Tavern Rd. Proceed as above.