March
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 Studies Class
Field Trips
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Please call for arrangements
Boy Scout and Girl 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
Maple Sugaring Demonstration
Call for date and time
FREE
Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800 High Point
Park Office
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Association
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
March 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
March 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
March 3
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
Discover KVSP Family Nature Hike
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Family program for all ages
Nature Discovery Day
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Liberty State Park,
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: ADA accessible
March 4
Explore the Battlefield-tell the historian where you would like to hike
1:30 to 3 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: Meet at Picnic Pavilion
March 9
Irish Folk Music Concert with "Three Pints Shy"
7 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
March 10
Irish Folk Music Concert with "Three Pints Shy"
7 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person; advance tickets recommended
Allaire State Park,Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
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
Geocaching for Beginners
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 7 & up; partially ADA accessible
Bird Walk
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Liberty State Park,
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: ADA accessible
Maple Sugaring
1 to 2:30 p.m.
FREE; pre-registration required
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
March 11
St Patrick's Day in the 1830s
1 and 2 p.m.
FREE
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Wetland Hike
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park,
Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Spring Forward Walk and Village Tour
1 to 3:30 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Check your clocks as daylight saving time begins; 1.5 miles of walking over relatively flat, sandy terrain
The Sun Returns! - Spring Ahead
11 a.m. to 1p.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
March 14
"Pi Day" Hike
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 3.14-mile hike over relatively flat, terrain
March 15
L'il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 5 & under
March 17
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
Signs of Pinelands Spring Life Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Wharton State Forest
(609) 567-4559
Note: 2-mile to 4-mile hike
March 18
Nature Hike
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
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
Winter Birds of the Park
1:30 to 4p.m.
FREE
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
Sponsor: Washington Crossing Audubon
March 20
Spring Equinox Hike
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults
March 21
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
March 24
Annual Grover Cleveland Birthday Conference
Morning event
Fee: lecture and luncheon; please call
Sponsor: Grover Cleveland
Memorial Association
(973) 226-0001
gcmuseum@gmail.com
Note: Join us this year for a very special conference, celebrating the 125th birthday of New Jersey born, U.S. President Grover Cleveland. Free tours of the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Historic Site. Please contact site for details and location.
14th Annual Massacre Commemoration
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
Scents of Spring
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 6 to 12
Worm World
10 to 11:30 a.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Liberty State Park,
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: ADA accessible
March 25
Early 19th Century Mourning
Customs: The Funeral of
Frances Allaire
2 p.m.
FREE
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: ADA accessible
The Snake Man
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park,
Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Note: ADA accessible
March 28
The Nature of Vernal Pools
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 6 to 12; partially ADA accessible
March 29
L'il Tykes Spring Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 5 & under
March 31
The Nature of Vernal Pools
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults and children ages 6 to 12; partially ADA accessible
