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August
"Lost in the Woods"- What Should You Do?
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach Complex
(609) 296-1114
Note: Please call for date; bring something to sit on; appropriate for all ages

Kayak Eco Tours on Cheesequake Creek
Fee: Park entrance fee; program fee may apply; preregistration required
Cheesequake State Park
(732) 566-3208
Note: Call for program registrations beginning April 12th.

Double Trouble Village Tours & Hikes
Call for arrangements
Fee: Program fee may apply
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Individual or group historic
village tours or hikes of varying mileage may be scheduled most weeks
Wednesdays through Sundays.

Boy Scout and Girl Scout Advancement Programs
Call for arrangements
Fee: Program fee may apply
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: See Double Trouble section of njparksandforests.org for a list of
advancement opportunities.

Nature Programs and Hikes for all Ages
Call for dates and times
Fee: Program fee may apply
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471

Yoga on the Mountain
Call for dates and times
Fee: Program fee may apply
High Point State Park
(973) 702-0488
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
friendshighpointstatepark.blogspot.com

Nature at Night Programs
Saturday evenings
Fee: Program fee may apply
High Point State Park,
Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1471
Note: Call for topics and times

Nature Programs and Scavenger Hunts for Families
Thursday and Friday mornings
Fee: Program fee may apply
High Point State Park, Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1471
Note: Call for topics and times

New Jersey Frontier Guard
Date to be Determined
Fee: Program fee may apply
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Note: Partially ADA accessible

Kayak Eco-Tours
Call for dates and times
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
Liberty State Park, Nature Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409

Guided Manor Tours
Times and date to be announced
Fee: General admission, $5 Seniors ages 62 and over, $3 youth ages 6 to18, children under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; ADA accessible

Historic Tours of Somers Mansion
Fee: Program fee may apply
Somers Mansion Historic Site
(609) 927-2212
Note: Call for dates and times

History Day
Date and Time: to be announced
Fee: Call site for details
Twin Lights Historic Site
(732) 872-1814
Note: ADA accessible

Kayak and Canoe Trips on the Delaware
Fee: Program fee may apply
Worthington State Forest
(908) 841-9575
Note: Please call the office for availability, times and dates

August Saturdays
Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; program fee may apply
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-0623
Note: ADA accessible

August Daily
Diesel Train Operates Daily
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person train fare; park entrance fee
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524

August 1
"Wacky Wednesday – The Myths of Mermaids"
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $10 children, $5 adults
Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site
(609) 449-1360

Lighthouse Full Moon Night Climb
7 to 9:30 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
(609) 494-2016

RMAA Winner's Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 12; ADA accessible

August 2
"By The Light of the Moon" Full Moon Climbs
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fee: $10 per person
Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site
(609) 449-1360
Note: Includes refreshments

August 3
Doo Wop Oldies with Sounds of the Street
8 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person, advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire
Village Gazebo (or Chapel in inclement weather)
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500

August 4
Ducky Derby Fundraiser
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
Note: Rubber ducks race down the Mill Pond, $500 Grand Prize! Lucky Ducky children's fishing for ducks and Ducky Splash races all part of this fun day! Rain date August 5

Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservation
Fee: Call for fee
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559

"The Pinelands Summer Zenith", Nature Hike
10:30 a.m.
Fee: $5 parking fee
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559
Note: 2-mile to 4-mile hike

Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible

"Bad Dogz" bluegrass concert
8 to 9:30 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Bass River State Foerst, Lake Absegami Beach Complex
(609) 296-1114
Note: Bring flashlight and something to sit on

Lotta Crabtree Returns to Lake Hopatcong
7 p.m.
Fee: $15
Palace Theater
Sponsor: Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum
(973) 398-2616
lakehopatconghistory.com
Note: ADA accessible

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

When Animals Attack
11 a.m. to noon
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; family
program for all ages; ADA accessible

Explore the Estuary
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: Program fee may apply; preregistration required
Liberty State Park, Nature Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: Transportation required

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 Winner's Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 12; ADA accessible

August 5
Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservation
Fee: Call for fee
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559

Plover Walk
11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Sponsor: NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife

Kid's Pond Life Show
1 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: 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

Visit the Craig Farm
Rte. 9 & Schibanoff Rd.
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park,
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: ADA accessible

Walk the Bloodied Ground-the Hedgerow & Parsonage
1:30 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park,
Meet at picnic pavilion
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
(732) 462-9616

RMAA Winner's Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 12; ADA accessible

Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: These 2 hour walking tours will take participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and even the cemetery. Historic photos will be shown to the group to give participants an idea of what the site looked like at various times. It is advised that participants wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring bug spray & sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.

Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels; please call for more information

Bugs, Flies, and Butterflies: Camouflage & Mimicry
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; program fee may apply; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Note: For adults and kids of all ages

August 7
"National Lighthouse Day" Two-For-One Climbs
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: $7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children
Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site
(609) 449-1360

August 8
"Wacky Wednesday – The Secrets of Sea Life"
11 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $10 children, $5 adults
Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site
(609) 449-1360

RMAA Winner's Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 12; ADA accessible

August 9
Cat-Tales Story Hour
10 to 11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for children ages 4 & 5; ADA accessible

August 11
Mid Summer Flea Market
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Rain date September 12

Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Allamuchy Mountain State Park, Waterloo Village
(908) 852-3790
Sponsor: Canal Society of NJ

Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservation
Fee: Call for fee
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559

"Lost in the Woods"- What Should You Do?
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach Complex
(609) 296-1114
Note: Bring something to sit on; appropriate for all ages

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

Geocaching for Beginners
11 a.m. to noon
Fee: Program fee may apply; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; family program for all ages; partially ADA accessible

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
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: ADA accessible

Public Walking Tours
Noon & 2 p.m.
Fee: Adults $3, children $1
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: Please call for more information; ADA accessible upon request

RMAA Winner's Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 12; ADA accessible

Cranberry Bog Walk
10 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile to 2-mile walk over flat sandy trails

Video – Guardians of Barnegat Bay
9:30 to 10 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Limited seating

Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible

Young Astronomers Night
6:30 p.m.
FREE, preregistration required; no walk-ins
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
njaa.org
Note: Short presentation followed by hands on activities and fun learning experience.
Visit our Web site for today's topic.

August 12
Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservation
Fee: Call for fee
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559

Plover Walk
11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Sponsor: NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife

Kid's Pond Life Show
1 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible

Public Skywatch
7:30 p.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club
sjac.us
Note: ADA accessible

Seining
10 a.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; program fee
may apply
Cheesequake State Park, Bathhouse Pavilion
(732) 566-3208

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

Bird & Beaver Walk
8:15 a.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Guide: NJ Audubon Society member
Note: Meet at picnic pavilion; bring binoculars

Visit the Craig Farm
Rte. 9 & Schibanoff Rd.
1p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: None
Monmouth Battlefield State Park,
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
(732) 462-9616
Note: ADA accessible

Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: These 2 hour walking tours will take participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and even the cemetery. Historic photos will be shown to the group to give participants an idea of what the site looked like at various times. It is advised that participants wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring bug spray & sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.

Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Please call for more information; steady rain cancels

RMAA Winner's Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts

August 15
"Wacky Wednesday – The Legends of Lighthouses"
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$10 children, $5 adults
Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site
(609) 449-1360

RMAA Winner's Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 12; ADA accessible

August 18
"Warm Hearted Country" Concert
8 to 9:30 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach Complex
(609) 296-1114
Note: Please call to confirm date; bring a flashlight and something to sit on.

Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservation
Fee: Call for fee
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559

Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible

Three Forts Weekend
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Fort Mott State Park
(856) 935-3218

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

Explore the Estuary
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
Liberty State Park, Nature
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: Transportation required

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

Dog Show
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE for spectators
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: American Rare Breed Association
Note: ADA accessible

RMAA Winner's Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 12th; ADA accessible

Video Night
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
njaa.org
Note: Video presentations and handouts on some esoteric aspect of astronomy. Visit our website for today's topic.

August 19
Rolling Iron Antique Auto Show
8 a.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Allaire State Park, main parking lot
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Rain date August 26th; ADA accessible

Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservation
Fee: Call for fee
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559

Kid's Pond Life Show
1 pm
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: 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

Dog Show
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE for spectators
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: American Rare Breed Association
Note: ADA accessible

Visit the Craig Farm
Rte. 9 & Schibanoff Rd.
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
(732) 462-9616
Note: ADA accessible

RMAA Winner's Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: ADA accessible

Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: These 2 hour walking tours will take participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and even the cemetery. Historic photos will be shown to the group to give participants an idea of what the site looked like at various times. It is advised that participants wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring bug spray & sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.

Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels; please call for more information

Snakes of New Jersey: Live
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; program fee may apply; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Note: Get to know and lose your fear of our native snakes; ADA accessible

August 22
RMAA Winner's Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: ADA accessible

August 23
Cat-Tales Story Hour
10 to 11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for children ages 4 & 5; ADA accessible

August 24
Concert, to be announced
Fee: Concert fee to be determined
Allaire State Park, Allaire Historic
Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Call for further information

August 25
Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Waterloo Village
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
(908) 852-3790
Sponsor: Canal Society of NJ

Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservation
Fee: Call for fee
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559

Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible

Osprey Talk
1 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; program fee
may apply
Cheesequake State Park, Bathhouse Pavilion
(732) 566-3208

Outdoor Concert
6 p.m.
FREE; donations appreciated
High Point State Park Beach
(973) 875-1471
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
friendshighpointstatepark.blogspot.com

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

Late Bloomers
9 to 10:30 a.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults

Summer Shorebird Walk
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: Program fee may apply;
preregistration required
Liberty State Park, Nature
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: 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

Speaker: To be determined
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
njaa.org
Note: Visit our website for current speaker and topic information

Monarch Madness
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; program fee may apply; advanced registration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Note: Call for directions

August 26
Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake
Call for schedule and reservation
Fee: Call for fee
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 567-4559

Kid's Pond Life Show
1 p.m.
Fee: Program fee may apply
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: 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

Visit the Craig Farm
Rte. 9 & Schibanoff Rd.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park,
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
(732) 462-9616
Note: ADA accessible

Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Note: These 2 hour walking tours will take participants around the main property at Ringwood Manor, discussing the historic objects, the planned gardens and landscape features, the out-buildings, and even the cemetery. Historic photos will be shown to the group to give participants an idea of what the site looked like at various times. It is advised that participants wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring bug spray & sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.

Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Steady rain cancels; please call for more information

Trees and other Large Wildlife of RVRA
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; program fee may apply; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Note: Tree field guide optional; learn about our trees and large animals

1830's Foodways at the Nelson House
1 to 5 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; program fee
may apply
Washington Crossing State Park
(609) 737-2515
Sponsor: The Open Hearth Cook and Johnson Ferry House

August 29
The Magic of Monarchs
11 a.m. to noon
Fee: Program fee may apply; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults and children ages 6 to 12; partially ADA accessible

RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Barn Gallery, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: ADA accessible.

August 31
"By The Light of the Moon" Full Moon Climbs
5 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $10 per person
Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site
(609) 449-1360
Note: Includes refreshments

Lighthouse Full Moon Night Climb
7 to 9:30 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
(609) 494-2016

Moonlight Horseback Ride
Time to be announced
FREE; preregistration required
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(973) 948-3814
gldg@embarqmail.com
Note: Bring your horse

 

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