February
The History of Belleplain State Forest
Call for dates and times
FREE
Belleplain State Forest
(609) 206-3389
Note: ADA accessible
Double Trouble Village Tours & Hikes
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Please call to schedule
Science & Social Class Field Trips
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note Call for arrangements
Boys and Girls Scout Advancement Programs
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Please call for arrangements
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Nature and History Interpretive Programs and Tours
Call for dates, topics and times
FREE; donations welcomed
D&R Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
www.dandrcanal.com
Note: ADA accessible
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Boy and Girl Scout Badge and Patch Programs
Call for arrangements
FREE; donations welcomed
D&R Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
www.dandrcanal.com
Note: ADA accessible
Historic Guided Tours
Call for dates and time
FREE; donations welcome
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
(973) 226-0001
High Point State Park Interpretive Programs
Call for information
(973) 875-1571
Historic Tours of Somers Mansion
Call for dates and times
FREE
Somers Mansion State Historic Site
(609) 927-2212
Note: Somers Mansion is the Oldest Home in Atlantic County
February Daily
Commuters, Immigrants, and
Vacationers, Oh My!
CRRNJ Terminal Walking Tours
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ
Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Note: ADA accessible
February Saturdays
The Pine Barrens Up Close and Natural
Every Saturday at 2 p.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest,
Conference Room
(609) 861-2404
Note: ½ hour DVD presentation; ADA accessible
February 2
Winter Wonders
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 4 & 5
February 4
Groundhog's Day
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
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
Exploring Double Trouble Hike
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Some bushwhacking may
be involved
Wildflowers in Winter
10:30 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults; ADA accessible
Bird Walk
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Liberty State Park,
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: ADA accessible
Chocolate Workshop
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Johnson Ferry House
Sponsor: Heart to Hearth Cookery
(215) 219-9542
Note: A "hands on" class
Video – "Liberty: The Reluctant Revolutionaries. Part I."
2 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
February 5
Nature Hike
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Walk the Bloodied Ground-The Hedgerow & Parsonage
1:30 to 3 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: Meet at Picnic Pavilion
Traces: looking for signs of life in winter
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
February 7
Owls: Hunters of the Night
5 to 6 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 6 to 12; ADA accessible
February 8
Wednesday Walk in the Woods
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE; preregistration requested
Bass River State Forest
(609) 296-1114
Note: 5-mile to 7-mile walk on flat ground, fast pace; bring a drink
and lunch
February 11
Cabin Fever Hike/Snowshoe
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults; bring your
snowshoes if necessary
Walk the Sutfin Farm in the
footsteps of the "Black Watch"
(British 42nd Regiment)
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: Meet at Picnic Pavilion, then caravan to the Sutfin Farm
The Paleo and Archaic Indians of New Jersey
1 to 2:30 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Note: ADA accessible
Video – "Liberty: The Times That Try Men's Souls. Part II."
2 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
February 12
Hoot Hoot the Owls of Cheesequake
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park,
Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Note: ADA accessible
Bird 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
African-American Troops in the Battle of Monmouth
2 p.m.
FREE
Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: ADA accessible
February 13
Walk where "Mad Anthony" Wayne fought the British Grenadiers
1:30 to 3 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: Meet at Picnic Pavilion
February 18
Fire & Ice: The Folklore of February
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults; ADA accessible
Video – "Liberty: Are we to be a Nation? Part III."
2 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
In Search of Pinelands Winter
Life Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Wharton State Forest
(609) 567-4559
Note: 2-mile to 4-mile hike
February 19
1830s George Washington's
Birthday Celebration
Noon to 3 p.m.
FREE
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Program begins at 1 p.m.
George Washington's 280th Birthday!
Noon to 4 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Rockingham Historic Site
(609) 683-7132
Sponsor: Rockingham Association
Note: Light refreshments; partially ADA accessible
Bird Walk
9 to 11 a.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: We recommend bringing field guides and binoculars
George Washington's Birthday
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park, Johnson Ferry House
(609) 737-2515
Note: Multi activities; partially ADA accessible
February 23
Wildflowers in Winter
10:30 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults; ADA accessible
February 25
Video Guardians of Barnegat Bay
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
Winter Tree ID
10:30 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults; ADA accessible
Papermaking
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Liberty State Park,
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: ADA accessible
February 26
Nature Hike
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park,
Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Maple Sugaring
1:30 to 3 p.m.
FREE; pre-registration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
February 29
Leaping-Lollygaging Hike
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Animal Tracking: "Leaps & Bounds"
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 6 to12; ADA accessible
