| Wondrous Winter Walk at Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
10 a.m.
| Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, in the wintertime. Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Please Note: Sturdy footwear recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE! |
| Sunrise Walk at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, January 7 , 2024
12-2:30 p.m.
| Take this opportunity to explore Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, before daily chores begin. After, step into the Visitor Center for a hot drink. Please remember that pets are not permitted on the farm. FREE!
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| Cutting, Splitting and Hewing at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, January 7, 2024
12-2:30 p.m.
| Come out to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and get warmed up using a two-man saw and splitting wedge; learn how farmers used a froe to rive shingles or a broad ax to hew beams. Open to adults. FREE! |
| The Casual Birder at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park |
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch. Meet at the Pavilion. We’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. FREE!
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| Wondrous Winter Walk at Hartshorne Woods Park |
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
10 a.m.
| Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore Hartshorne Woods Park in the wintertime. Meet in the Rocky Point parking lot in Highlands. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Please Note: Sturdy footwear recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE! |
| National Seed Swap Day |
Saturday, January 27, 2024
10-11 a.m.
| Join us for the Park System's Seed Swap at the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen. Place seeds in an envelope labeled with the plant name, year collected, and where it was purchased or collected. Vegetable/annual/perennial/native seeds are all welcome (no invasive species). Throughout January, if possible, please deliver your seed submissions to Huber Woods Park Environmental Center, Middletown. FREE! |
| Nature Lecture: Philip Freneau - Monmouth County Poet and Patriot |
Saturday, January 27, 2024
3-4 p.m.
| Come to the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen, for this talk by local historian Barry Orr as he discusses the life of poet, journalist, patriot and sea captain, Philip Freneau (1752-1832), who is best known as the “Poet of the American Revolution.” FREE! |
| Parlor Games for Wintry Weather at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, January 28, 2024
12-2:30 p.m.
| Come out to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and play two long-forgotten 1890s board games - Halma and Basilinda. We'll also have old-time favorites like Backgammon, Checkers and Reversi. FREE! |
| Story Time at Historic Walnford |
Sunday, January 28, 2024
11-11:45 a.m.
609-259-6275 | Join us as we read a story in front of the hearth in the Waln House at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Children are welcome to bring a snack and a mat, blanket or towel to sit on. Open to grades PreK-2. FREE! |
| Seashore Open House at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park |
Sunday, January 28, 2024
1-4 p.m.
| Stop by the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Long Branch, for our annual Open House and enjoy seashore fun. Engaging hands-on activities will entertain and educate you and your family about the shore and the sea. Speak with a Park System Naturalist about your own shell collection or the aquatic animals on display. FREE! |
| The Casual Birder at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center |
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet at the Environmental Center. We’ll meander for about an hour and a half 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 on a first come basis. FREE!
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| Wondrous Winter Walk at Freneau Woods Park |
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
10 a.m.
| Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen, in the wintertime. Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Please Note: Sturdy footwear recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE! |