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Throughout the year, the New Jersey State Park Service proudly hosts hundreds of events at state parks, forests, recreation areas and marinas. This calendar of events is continually updated with our upcoming programs that we hope to see you at soon!

July 3, 4 and 5 Events

Beginners Surf Fishing Clinic
Island Beach State Park, Nature Center
3-Jul 8 am
Description: Learn the basics of surf fishing
Age: 10 and up
$10 per person. Register at https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/islandbeachstatepark.html       Education & Interpretation

Bring sunscreen, hat, water, snack.  All equipment provided.

Bird / Nature Walk
Cape May State Park, Park Office

3-Jul 9am and 2pm
Description: Meet at the Park Office for a short, guided tour of the Red Trail. 
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.

Sign your own Declaration of Independence
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
3-Jul 10 am to 3 pm
Description: Visitors can sign their own copies of the Declaration of Independence with a quill pen & ink.
Age: all ages
No registration, though park entrance fee still applies ($5 for NJ Vehicles, $7 for non-NJ vehicles).

Village Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
3-Jul 10 am
Description: Guided village tour.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.

In the Footsteps of Cornelia
Hancock House State Historic Site
3-Jul 10 am – 4 pm
Description: Civil War living-history/Tour of sites associated with Cornelia Hancock
Age: all ages
For more information, contact (856) 935-4373
A guided caravan tour will take place at 3PM, be prepared to drive.

Carnivorous Plants
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
3-Jul 10 am
Description: 0.65 mile walk exploring resident carnivorous plants.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.

Blueberry Summer Fest Market week #2  "Red, White & Blueberry"
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Whitesbog Village
3-Jul 10am to 2 pm
Description: historic tours of the village, farm fare, music, general store & vendors, children's craft project
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 412-3394 for more information.
Bring Sun screen, bug spray, chairs, comfortable shoes.  Rain date Sun., July 4.   Parking may be remote and require walking.

The Grounds & Gardens of Ringwood Manor
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
3-Ju1 10:30 am
Description: 2-hour walking tour of property discussing outbuildings, historic objects, and formal gardens of the estate.
Age: all ages
Advanced registration required. Program limited to 20 people. Registration through Eventbrite. Call (973) 962-2240 for more information.
Masks required when social distance not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, and bug spray.

Kids and Critters Animal Show
Cape May State Park, Pavilion by Nature Center
3-Jul 11am
Description: Live animal show featuring snakes and turtles.
Age: All ages. $1 per person.
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.

Walt Whitman in Mickle Street
Walt Whitman, Camden, NJ
3-Jul 11a.m. - 12 pm
Description: Guided House Tour
Age: all ages
Call (856) 964-5383 to make a reservation. Masks required indoors.

The Cemetery at Ringwood Manor
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
3-Jul 1 pm
Description: A 45-minute walking tour of the historic cemetery on the property.
Age: all ages
Advanced registration required. Program limited to 20 people. Registration through Eventbrite. Call (973) 962-2240 for more information.
Masks required when social distance not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, and bug spray.

Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Sullivan’s Grove next to Visitor Center
3-Jul 2 pm
Description: Interpretive talk of the Christmas Night Crossing and Battle of Trenton followed by Musket Firing.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 737-0623

Nature Walk
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
3-Jul 2 pm
Description: 0.65 mile walk focusing on native plants and wildlife.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191.

Highlights around the House
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
3-Jul 2:30 pm
Description: A shorter, 1 hour, walking tour of the Ringwood Manor property discussing outbuildings, historic objects, and formal gardens of the estate.
Age: all ages
Advanced registration required. Program limited to 20 people. Registration through Eventbrite. Call (973) 962-2240 for more information.

Masks required when social distance not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, and bug spray.

Parvin Scavenger Hunt + Nature Center Opening
Parvin State Park, Nature Interpretive Pavilion, located just off the Forest Road Trail
3-Jul 12 - 3 pm
Description: Come visit our Nature Center as it opens for the 2021 season! Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Parvin's seasonal naturalists, discuss the natural resources of the park, and grab a scavenger hunt and coloring page!
Age: all ages

IBSP After Dark
Island Beach State Park, A13
3-Jul 7 pm
Description: Night hike, history talk, astronomy
Age: all ages
$10 per person. Register at https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/islandbeachstatepark.html       Education & Interpretation
Bring blanket or chair, bug spray. 

Bird / Nature Walk
Cape May State Park, Park Office
4-Jul 9 am
Description: Meet at the Park Office for a short, guided tour of the Red Trail. 
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.

Village Tour
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
4-Jul 10 am
Description: Guided village tour.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.

Seining at Pakim
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Pakim Pond
4-Jul 10 am

Description: Catching and observing the local aquatic insects before safely returning them to their home.
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 726-1191. Masks Required.

The Grounds & Gardens of Ringwood Manor
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
4-Ju1 10:30 am
Description: 2-hour walking tour of property discussing outbuildings, historic objects, and formal gardens of the estate.
Age: all ages
Advanced registration required. Program limited to 20 people. Registration through Eventbrite. Call (973) 962-2240 for more information.
Masks required when social distance not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, and bug spray.

Kids and Critters Animal Show
Cape May State Park, Pavilion by Nature Center
4-Jul 11am
Description: Live animal show featuring snakes and turtles.
Age: All ages. $1 per person.
Please call (609) 884-2159 for more information.

Sedge Islands Kayak Ecotour
Island Beach State Park, A21
4-Jul 12 pm
Description: guided kayak tour.
Age: 14 and up
$25 per person. Register at https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/islandbeachstatepark.html       Education & Interpretation
Bring water shoes, sunscreen, hat, water, snack.  All equipment provided.

The Cemetery at Ringwood Manor
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
4-Jul 1 pm
Description: A 45-minute walking tour of the historic cemetery on the property.
Age: all ages
Advanced registration required. Program limited to 20 people. Registration through Eventbrite. Call (973) 962-2240 for more information.
Masks required when social distance not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, and bug spray.

Tomahawk Throwing
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
4-Jul 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Description: Throw a small hand ax into a wooden target.
Age: Adults
Gate fee: $5/vehicle
Please call (609)737-0609.

New Jersey's Declarations of Independence: "Washington or Wilson?"
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site, Wallace House facing Washington Place
4-Jul 2 pm
Description: We read from New Jersey’s Declarations of Independence and consider how the American Revolution informed the contrasting visions of a US President and a US Senator from New Jersey for the future of the United States following World War I.
Age: all ages
Please call (908) 725-1015 or email wallacedutch@dep.nj.gov.
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets for the outdoor program.

Declaration of Independence Reading
Washington Crossing State Park, Sullivan’s Grove next to Visitor Center
4-Jul 2 pm
Description: A dramatic reading of the Declaration followed by a Musket Firing
Age: All ages
Please call (609) 737-0623  

Highlights around the House
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
4-Jul 2:30 pm
Description: A shorter, 1 hour, walking tour of the Ringwood Manor property discussing outbuildings, historic objects, and formal gardens of the estate.
Age: all ages
Advanced registration required. Program limited to 20 people. Registration through Eventbrite. Call (973) 962-2240 for more information.
Masks required when social distance not possible. Weather permitting. Participants advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, and bug spray.

History Hike
Island Beach State Park, Reeds Road
5-Jul 10 am
Description: guided hike
Age: all ages
$3 per person. Register at https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/islandbeachstatepark.html       Education & Interpretation
Bring bug spray, sunscreen, hat, water.

Weekday Walks and Sunday Saunters
Double Trouble State Park, Double Trouble Village
5-Jul 10 – 11:30 am
Description: Join us for a 1.5 to 2-mile guided walk on our trails for scenic views, park history and nature.  Registration required.
Age: All ages
Registrations: Pre-registration required at doubletrouble.eventbrite.com
For more information call (732) 341-6662.

Raising Happy Shellfish
Island Beach State Park, A21
5-Jul 12 pm
Description: Learn what an upweller is and how to raise baby shellfish.
Age: all ages
Bring bug spray, sunscreen, hat, water.