July
Kayak Eco Tours on Cheesequake Creek
Fee: Park entrance fee and $15 requested donation
Cheesequake State Park
(732) 566-3208
Note: Please call for details and registration
D & R Canal Nature and History
Interpretive Hikes, Bike Tours and Programs
Call for dates, topics and times
FREE
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
D & R Canal Boy & Girl Scout Programs
Call for more information
FREE
Delaware and Raritan 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
Historic Guided Tours
Call for dates and times
FREE; donations welcome
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
(973) 226-0001
High Point State Park Interpretive Programs
Call for dates and fee
High Point State Park,
Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1571
Kayak Eco Tours
Liberty State Park, Nature Interpretive Center
FREE; preregistration required
(201) 915-3409
Note: For adults and children ages 16 & up; group size limited, call for complete schedule and reservations
Guided Manor Tours
Times and dates to be announced
Fee: General admission $5 seniors ( ages 62 +), $3 youth (ages 16 to 18);
$1 children; under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; ADA accessible
Walt Whitman Civil War Poet
Tour and Discussion
Saturdays – call for specific dates and times.
FREE
Walt Whitman House
(856) 964-5383
Kayak and Canoe Trips on the Delaware
Call for availability, times and dates
FREE
Worthington State Forest
(908) 841-9575
July Saturdays
Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Washington Crossing State Park,
Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-0623
July Daily
Diesel Train Operates Daily
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
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
July 1
Revolutionary War Flag Display-in honor of Flag Day
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Sons of the Revolution
Note: ADA accessible
July 2
Happy Birthday USA Coloring Contest
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Nature
Interpretive Center
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: Tom Champion and Belleplain State Forest
Note: Prizes, birthday cake & juice; ADA accessible
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
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
Wild Flowers!
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
9973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults and children ages 6 to 12; 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
Revolutionary War Flag Display-in honor of Flag Day
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Sons of the Revolution
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA’s 46th Annual Member’s Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception June 26; ADA accessible
July 3
Plover Walk
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Sponsor: Division of Fish and Wildlife
Kid’s Pond Life Show
1 p.m.
FREE
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
Revolutionary War Flag Display-in honor of Flag Day
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Sons of the Revolution
Note: ADA accessible
Walk the Bloodied Ground—the Hedgerow & Parsonage
12:30 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: Hike starts at Visitor Center
Revolutionary Days Lecture-“The Court-Martial of Major-General
Charles Lee”
2 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA’s 46th Annual Member’s Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception June 26; ADA accessible
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray and sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; steady rain cancels
July 4
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Historic Village Tours
10 a.m., 1 & 2:30 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
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
Annual Ice Cream Social
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
Historic Site
Sponsor: Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association
(973) 226-0001
clevelandbirthplace.org
Note: Building is not ADA accessible, however, most activities are outdoors, weather permitting.
Revolutionary War Flag Display-in honor of Flag Day
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Sons of the Revolution
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA’s 46th Annual Member’s Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception June 26; ADA accessible
12th Annual Independence Day
Celebration and Reading
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Manor
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor: North Jersey Highlands
Historical Society
Note: Reading of Declaration of
Independence takes place at 2:30 p.m.; ADA accessible
Independence Day, 1776
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Note: Short hike and a discussion of July 4, 1776 in the nation and at Round Valley
Reading of the Declaration of
Independence & Video – “ Independence”
2 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Washington Crossing State Park,
Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
July 6
RMAA’s 46th Annual Member’s Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception June 26; ADA accessible
July 7
Cat-Tales Story Hour
10 to 11 a.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for children ages 4 and 5; ADA accessible
July 8
Summer Concert Series
7 p.m.
FREE; suggested donation $3
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information
July 9
Summer Crafters’ Market
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $2 over the age of 12 & $5
per vehicle parking fee
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Rain date July 16
Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Sponsor: Canal Society of NJ
(908) 852-3790
Night Hike
8:15 to 9:45 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach Breezeway
(609) 296-1114
Note: For adults and children age 7 and up; bring flashlight and insect repellent; limit 25 people
Pond Study
10 a.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Nature
Interpretive Center
(609) 861-2404
Note: Learn what lives in Lake Nummy
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
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
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
The History of Kittatinny Valley
State Park
1 to 2 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for teen and 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
Public Walking Tours
Noon and 2 p.m.
Fee: Adults $3, children $1
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note: Please call for more information; ADA accessible
RMAA’s 46th Annual Member’s Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception June 26; ADA accessible
Young Astronomers Night
6:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required, no walk-ins
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Note: A short presentation will be followed by hands-on activities designed to create a fun learning atmosphere;
topic to be announced
Night Hike
8:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park,
Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Note: Main park entrance will be closed; call for alternate access directions and registration; bring flashlight
July 10
Plover Walk
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Sponsor: Division of Fish and Wildlife
Kid’s Pond Life Show
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Yellow Trail Hike
1 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Cheesequake State Park, Bathhouse Pavilion
(732) 566-3208
Note: Take part in a guided hike starting at the bathhouse pavilion. We'll explore the Yellow Trail as we learn some interesting facts about the park. For all ages.
History Walk
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile walk over flat sandy trails around Double Trouble Historic District
“The Lehigh Valley Railroad”
1 p.m.
FREE
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ
Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Sponsor: Friends of Liberty State Park
Note: Lecture and slide presentation by Mitch Dakelman; 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
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
RMAA’s 46th Annual Member’s Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception June 26; ADA accessible
July 13
RMAA’s 46th Annual Member’s Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception June 26; ADA accessible
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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, planned gardens and landscape features, out-buildings and even the cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray and sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; steady rain cancels
July 15
“By The Light Of The Moon”
6 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $10 per person
Absecon Lighthouse
(609) 449-1360
Note: Climb the lighthouse at night; fee includes snacks and beverages;
ADA accessible
Sounds of “Sentimental Journey”
8 p.m.
Fee: $12 per person (advance tickets recommended)
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire
Village Gazebo (or Chapel in inclement weather)
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
July 16
The Music of Buddy Holly and other legends of early Rock & Roll
8 p.m.
Fee: $15; advance purchase recommended
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Allaire Village, Inc. and musical group RAVE ON is proud to present the Music of Buddy Holly and other legends of early rock and roll! The concert will be held outside, near the allaire chapel. Be sure to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.
Pond Study
10 a.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Nature
Interpretive Center
(609) 861-2404
Note: Learn what lives in Lake Nummy
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
History Walk
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile walk over flat sandy trails around Double Trouble Historic District
Concert on the Beach: Patrick Fitzsimmons
6 to 8 p.m.
FREE
High Point State Park
(973) 875-4800
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
friendshighpointstatepark.blogspot.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
Wildflower Walk
9 to 10:30 a.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults
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
July 17
School Days in the 1830's
1 & 2:30 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Historic Allaire Village Carriage House
(732) 919-3500
Missed our last school days event? Not to worry! Children and adults of all ages will get to experience an 1836 school day. Two separate 45 minute sessions will be conducted. This will be a day of fun for the whole family! Students will be instructed by the Reverend Tanser and his assistant Ms. Johnson in the 19th century Lancastarian method. Much to their delight, unrly students will be “punished”, 1830’s style. These, now funny, were once serious repercussions for misbehaving. All students will leave with a small reward, as was custom.
Plover Walk
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Sponsor: Division of Fish and Wildlife
Kid’s Pond Life Show
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Mountain Bike Race - Hudson to
Highlands Race Series
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: Please visit Web site for registration and fees
Kittatinny Valley State Park
Sponsor: Team Bulldog
teambulldog.com
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
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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, planned gardens and landscape features, out-buildings and even the cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray and sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; steady rain cancels
Raspberry Ramble
10 a.m. to noon
Fee: Park entrance fee; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Note: Bring a big plastic container
Pond Study
1:30 to 3 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park
(609) 737-0609
Note: Meet at Niederers Pond on Church Rd. (call for directions)
July 20
Wacky Wednesday at Absecon Lighthouse
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $5 adults, $10 children
Absecon Lighthouse
(609) 449-1360
Note: Victorian tea party, pirates,
mermaids, Christmas in July and sea life; ADA accessible
July 21
Cat-Tales Story Hour
10 to 11 a.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for children ages 4 & 5; ADA accessible
July 22
Summer Concert Series
7 p.m.
FREE; suggested donation $3
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information
July 23
Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Sponsor: Canal Society of NJ
(908) 852-3790
Reptiles and Amphibians of NJ
8 to 9 p.m.
FREE
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach Breezeway
(609) 296-1114
Sponsor: Bass River State Forest and Herpetological Associates
Note: Presentation with live specimens; bring something to sit on; flashlight recommended
Pond Study
10 a.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Nature
Interpretive Center
Note: Learn what lives in Lake Nummy
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Cranberry Bog Tour
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 1-mile to 2-mile walk over flat sandy trails
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 Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception August 7;
ADA accessible
Speaker: Robert Teeter: Founder,
Teeter’s Telescopes
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Note: Mr. Teeter will talk about his experiences starting a telescope making business while in college. Highlights include his most entertaining customers and interesting Truss-Dob builds– TeetersTelescope.com
July 24
Plover Walk
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Sponsor: Division of Fish and Wildlife
Kid’s Pond Life Show
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
The Lenape of New Jersey
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; family program for all ages; ADA accessible
The History of Kittatinny Valley
State Park
1 to 2 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for teens and 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
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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, planned gardens and landscape features, out-buildings and even the cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray and sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; steady rain cancels
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception August 7; ADA accessible
Bugs, Butterflies and Other
Six-Legged Residents
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: For kids of all ages
July 27
Wacky Wednesday at Absecon Lighthouse
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $5 adults, $10 children
Absecon Lighthouse
(609) 449-1360
Note: Victorian tea party, pirates,
mermaids, Christmas in July and sea life; ADA accessible
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception August 7; ADA accessible
July 30
Gigantic Flea Market
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Rain date July 31
Pond Study
10 a.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Nature
Interpretive Center
(609) 861-2404
Note: Learn what lives in Lake Nummy
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
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
Wolf Visions
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; family program for all ages, 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 Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception August 7;
ADA accessible
July 31
Temperance Rally
1 and 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Plover Walk
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Sponsor: Division of Fish and Wildlife
Kid’s Pond Life Show
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Blue Trail Hike
1 p.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee
Cheesequake State Park
(732) 566-3208
Morning Kayaking
8 to 9:30 a.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Lake
Aeroflex Boat Launch
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited, for teens and adults; bring your own kayak, PFD and paddle
The History of Kittatinny Valley
State Park
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for teens and adults; ADA accessible
Ringwood Manor Historic Grounds and Landscape Tour
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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, planned gardens and landscape features, out-buildings and even the cemetery. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, dress appropriately for the weather and bring bug spray and sun block if necessary. Steady rain cancels.
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: Please call for more information; steady rain cancels
RMAA Annual Open Photography Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception August 7;
ADA accessible
