| Cutting, Splitting and Hewing at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, February 4, 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! |
| Historical Valentines at Historic Walnford |
Sunday, February 11, 2024
1-3 p.m.
609-259-6275 | Discover how penmanship has changed as we view letters and valentines from the 18th and 19th century at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Create a valentine of your own or write a letter to a friend using historically inspired materials. Open to ages 10 and up. FREE! |
| The Casual Birder at Perrineville Lake Park |
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at Perrineville Lake Park, Millstone. Meet in the Agress Road parking lot. 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 Big Brook Park |
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
10 a.m.
| Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore Big Brook Park, Marlboro, in the wintertime. Meet in the 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! |
| Nature Lecture: Winter Flounder - More than Just a Flat Fish |
Thursday, February 15, 2024
7-8 p.m.
| Come to the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, for a talk on this heavily regulated flounder that calls the Jersey Shore home and discover why its population is suffering. FREE! |
| Winter Beach Walk at Fisherman’s Cove |
Friday, February 23, 2024
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
| Take a Park System Naturalist guided walk along the beach at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan, collecting and identifying some of the ocean’s natural treasures. Make sure you dress in warm clothing and bring along something to carry shells in. FREE! |
| Under the Winter Stars at Dorbrook Recreation Area |
Saturday, February 24, 2024
7-8 p.m.
| Join our guide and look for key objects and constellations in the night sky at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck. (Use the soccer field parking lot.) Bring a camp chair to rest on as we star search and a flashlight to light your way in the dark. Program may be cancelled due to overcast skies or inclement weather. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. FREE! |
| Open Shoot Archery |
Saturday, February 24, 2024
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
| Join us for this open shoot at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. This is NOT a beginner instructional program. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. All equipment is provided. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only. |
| Parlor Games for Wintry Weather at Historic Longstreet Farm |
Sunday, February 25, 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, February 25, 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! |
| Come to Your Senses |
Sunday, February 25, 2024
3-7 p.m.
| Enjoy an evening of art, massages, gourmet fare, live music, gift auction and more at the Gallery in the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft. Presented by Special People United to Ride (SPUR) and Musicians on a Mission. Tickets ($20) available at the door or in advance through www.MusiciansOnAMission.org. |
| The Casual Birder at Bayshore Waterfront Park |
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
9 a.m.
| Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. 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 Clayton Park |
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
10 a.m.
| Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore Clayton Park, Upper Freehold. Meet in the Emley's Hill 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! |