April
D & R Canal Nature and History Interpretive Hikes, Bike Tours
and Programs
Call for dates, topics and times
FREE
D&R Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
D & R Canal Boy & Girl Scout Programs
Call for more information
FREE
D&R Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
Double Trouble Village Tours & Hikes
Call for dates and times
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Boy Scout and Girl Scout
Advancement Programs
Call for arrangements
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Science & Social Studies Class
Field Trips
Call for arrangements
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Historic Guided Tours
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
FREE; donations welcomed
Call for dates and times
Grover Cleveland Birthplace Historic Site
(973) 226-0001
Guided Manor Tours
Times and date to be announced
Fee: General admission, $5 seniors
(ages 62+), $3 youth (ages 6 to 18),
$1 children; under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: ADA accessible; please call for more information
April Daily
“Commuters, Immigrants and Vacationers, Oh My!”
CRRNJ Terminal Walking Tours
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Note: ADA accessible
April 1
Folklore of the Pine Barrens
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Friday Night Frog Hike
7 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Public Skywatch
7:30 p.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field near Lake Nummy
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club
www.sjac.us/
Note: Back-up date April 2;
ADA accessible
April 2
Video - Living with Fire
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Produced by NJ Forest Fire Service, this video will air every half hour;
limited seating
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
One Board Birdhouses
1 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park,
Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Note: ADA accessible
Special Event: Saturn at Opposition
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Note: Video presentations, speakers and observing the planet Saturn. This is when Saturn is the closest point to Earth, and the best time of year for observation.
April 3
19th Century Baking in the
Beehive Oven
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Kid’s Frogfest
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Trail Hike
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Note: Enjoy a 1.5 hour hike on the Blue Trail at the park. During the walk we'll discuss the seasonal
attractions of the area. For children ages 10 and older.
Video - Living with Fire
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Produced by NJ Forest Fire Service, this video will air every half hour;
limited seating.
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
Introduction to Birding
10 to 11:30 a.m.
FREE; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: Binoculars and field guide suggested
Walk the Bloodied Ground— the Hedgerow & Parsonage
1:30 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
(732) 462-9616
Note: Hike starts at Visitor Center
April 8
Friday Night Frog Hike
7 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
April 9
Saturday Mysterious Migration Hike
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Note:The wonders of animal migration can be witnesses at the park during our one-hour hike. Meet at the Nature Center to experience these magical events. For children ages 8 and older; ADA accessible
Discover Double Trouble History Hike
9 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 4-mile to 5-mile hike over flat sandy trails around Double Trouble Historic District
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
“Carriages to Cars”: A History of
Transportation in America
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited for teens & adults; ADA accessible
Trail Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park,
Warbasse Junction
(908) 684-4820
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
Bike Ride
11:30 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park,
Warbasse Junction
(973) 887-4332
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
Note: Bring bike, helmet, lunch & drink
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
Public Walking Tours
Noon & 2 p.m.
Fee: Adults $3, children $1
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible upon request; please call for more information
April 10
Millrace Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 2-mile to 3-mile hike over flat sandy trails around Double Trouble Historic District
Early Bloomers
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults; partially ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
Geology Walk
9 to 11 a.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Bird & Beaver Walk
8:15 a.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Guide: NJ Audubon Society member
Note: Meet at Visitor Center; bring binoculars
April 14
L’il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults with children ages 5 & under
April 15
Guys’ & Girls’ Fashion Show& Fishbowl Auction
5 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $25 per person
Call for location
(609) 449-1360
Sponsor: Absecon Lighthouse
Note: ADA accessible
Friday Night Frog Hike
7 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
April 16
Easter Bunny Express
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
An Evening with Sherlock Holmes
7:30 p.m.
Fee: $15; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire
Village Chapel
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
Note: ADA accessible
Earth Day Invasive Species Removal Hike
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Meet at the Nature Center for a guided hike along the Green Trail to remove non-native invasive species of plants. During our hike, you will learn about the parks three eco-systems, plant native tree seedlings and learn the history of Earth Day. For children ages 9 and older.
Video - Living with Fire
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Produced by NJ Forest Fire Service, this video will air every half hour;
limited seating
150th Anniversary of the Beginning of the American Civil War
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Fort Mott State Park
(856) 935-3218
Sponsor: 1st NC Artillery, Battery C
Cornelia Hancock Weekend
150th Anniversary of the Beginning of the “War Between the States”
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Hancock House State Historic Site
(856) 935-4373
Sponsor: Friends of the Hancock House Inc. and Hancock House State
Historic Site
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Celebrate Nature Coffee House
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
High Point State Park,
Interpretive Center
(973) 875-4800
Sponsor: Friends of High Point
State Park
friendshighpointstatepark.blogspot.com
Note: ADA accessible
Geocaching for Beginners
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; family program for all ages; partially ADA accessible
Trail Hike
10 am
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park,
Footbridge Park
(908) 684-4820
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
Pawsable Dog Show
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE for spectators
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Pawsable K-9
Note: ADA accessible
Napoleonic Brigade Weekend
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands Historical Society and the Brigade Napoleon
Note: Units from the Brigade Napoleon Association will be encamped on the grounds at Ringwood Manor for the weekend. Re-enactors will be demonstrating the lives of soldiers during the Napoleonic period with emphasis on the War of 1812. Skirmishes will take place both days, with exact times to be determined. Come out and see a period of time not often interpreted!
Goat Hill Hike
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park
(609) 737-0609
Note: Meet at Niederers Pond on Church Rd.; call for directions
April 17
Easter Bunny Express
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Video - Living with Fire
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Produced by NJ Forest Fire Service, this video will air every half hour;
limited seating
Cornelia Hancock Weekend
150th Anniversary of the Beginning of the “War Between the States”
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Hancock House State Historic Site
(856) 935-4373
Sponsor: Friends of the Hancock House Inc. and Hancock
House State
Historic Site
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Lusscroft Farm “Vernal Pond Exploration”
2 to 3:30 p.m.
FREE
Lusscroft Farm, High Point State Park
(973) 875-4800
lusscroftfarm.com
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Assoc.
Birding for Beginners
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults; ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
Driving tour: “Where did the
American Army camp the night before the Battle?”
1:30 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: Meet at Visitor Center, then caravan to the site of Ponolopon Bridge in Monroe
Napoleonic Brigade Weekend
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands
Historical Society and the Brigade Napoleon
Note: Units from the Brigade Napoleon Association will be encamped on the grounds at Ringwood Manor for the weekend. Re-enactors will be demonstrating the lives of soldiers during the Napoleonic period with emphasis on the War of 1812. Skirmishes will take place both days, with exact times to be determined. Come out and see a period of time not often interpreted!
RMAA 32nd Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Bird Walk
9 to 11 a.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: Binoculars and field guide suggested
April 20
“Earth Day” Walk in the Woods
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE; preregistration requested
Bass River State Forest
(609) 296-1114
Note: Approximately a 5-mile hike; moderate pace on flat, sandy terrain
Nature Close To Home
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults with children ages 6 to 12; partially ADA accessible
RMAA 32nd Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
April 21
Ready, Set…Go Green!
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults and children ages 6 to 12; ADA accessible
April 22
Earth Day Night Frog Hike
7 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
April 23
Early 19th-Century Spring Festival
Noon to 4 p.m. (auction at 2 p.m.)
FREE
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Easter Bunny Express
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Earth Day Celebration
10 a.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Office
Conference Room
(609) 861-2404
Note: ADA accessible
Easter Egg Hunt
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Nature Trail Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1.5 mile hike over flat sandy trails around Double Trouble Historic District
Video – Guardians of Barnegat Bay
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: This video will air every half hour; limited seating
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA 32nd Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Speaker: Dr. Dale Gary- NJIT
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Note: Dr. Gary will discuss his most current research in solar physics and the phenomena of the atmosphere of the Sun.
April 24
Easter Bunny Express
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Easter Sunrise Service
6 a.m.
FREE
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
Note: ADA accessible
Easter Sunrise Service
6:30 a.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, beach at
Lake Nummy
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: Belleplain United Methodist Church
Note: All denominations welcome; ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA 32nd Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
April 27
RMAA 32nd Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
April 28
L’il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults with children ages 5 & under
April 29
Frog Night Hike
7 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
April 30
Spring Crafters’ Market
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $2 over the age of 12
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Rain date May 8
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Arbor Day Celebration
10 a.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Office
Conference Room
(609) 861-2404
Note: ADA accessible
Get out and Read in the Park: Story Time Walk
1 to 3 p.m.
FREE
High Point State Park
(973) 875-4800
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
friendshighpointstatepark.blogspot.com
Note: Rain date May 1
Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
FREE
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA 32nd Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Plant Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Please call for more information
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