Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center
331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell
(732) 751-9453

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 8:30pm on Friday evenings.

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.

After the Storm
Saturday, May 3 from 11-4pm (beginning of each hour)
Check out the connection between water quality and people in this ½ hour film.

After Arbor Day
Sunday, May 4 (ongoing)
TREES – examine tree rings. What are they and what do they mean? When do trees sleep? Answer these and other questions..

Exhibit Hide and Seek
Saturday & Sunday, May 10-11 (ongoing)
See the Environmental Center from a different point of view. Enjoy a game using picture clues to seek out the not-so-hidden details of our exhibits.

Frogs & Toads
Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18 at 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Learn about some of New Jersey's frogs and toads.

Survival of Endangered Species in New Jersey
Saturday & Sunday, May 24 & 25 from 11-4pm (beginning of the hour)
Explore the recovery of three beautiful birds in NJ:
Bald Eagle, Osprey and the Peregrine Falcon in this wonderful ½ hour documentary film.

Nature Films
Saturday & Sunday, May 31 & June 1 at 11am and 2pm
Come enjoy the wonders and beauty of our natural world. Films on a variety of topics will be shown.

Design Features
The building achieves a unique harmony with the land because it is partially earth-covered and gradually slopes with the natural contour of the site. The design incorporates the rustic use of stone throughout and log siding on the exterior. The inside temperature is controlled by geothermal energy. The use of concrete mass and earth covering helps to moderate the extremes of the environment.

Directions
The Environmental Center can be reached from I-195 exit 28B. Follow Route 9 north and turn right at first traffic light onto Georgia Tavern Road. The entrance is approximately 1 mile on right.

805 Newman Springs Road - Lincroft - New Jersey - 07738 - 732.842.4000 E-mail us