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May
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
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
Science & Social Studies Class
Field Trips
Call for arrangements
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Walt Whitman Birthday Celebration
Call for date and time
FREE
Walt Whitman House
(856) 964-5383
Sponsor: Walt Whitman Association
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
Historic Guided Tours
Call for dates and times
FREE; donations welcome
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
(973) 226-0001
International Astronomy Day
FREE
Please call for date and times
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Public presentations, observing and other activities; partially ADA
accessible
Guided Manor Tours
Times and date to be announced
Fee: General admission, $5 seniors
(ages 62+), $3 youth (ages 6 to 18),
$1 children; under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note: ADA accessible; please call for more information
May Daily
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
May Weekends
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
May 1
Arthritis Foundation Benefit Walk
10 a.m.; registration begins at 8 a.m.
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
Trail Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park,
Warbasse Junction
(908) 684-4820
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail
Committee
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
Pawsable Dog Show
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE for spectators
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Pawsable K-9
Note: ADA accessible
Walk the Bloodied Ground— the Hedgerow & Parsonage
1:30 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
(732) 462-9616
Note: Hike starts at Visitor Center
Plant Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
(973) 962-9534
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
Note: Please call for more information
RMAA 32nd Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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
Hike to the Campgrounds
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: This introduction to the campground requires a six mile moderately strenuous hike; hiking shoes,
water and a snack recommended
May 6
Public Skywatch
7:30 p.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field near Lake Nummy
(609) 861-2404
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club
www.sjac.us/
Note: Back up date May 7; ADA accessible
May 7
Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc. & New Jersey Office of Historic Sites
Note: Discover New Jersey history through period games, exhibits, living history demonstrations, tours and music
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
Mountain Bike Race - Jr. High & High School Championships and Kids Race
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: See Web site below 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
A Weekend in Old Monmouth
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Monmouth County and the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: ADA accessible
Bird Walk: Learn Ornithology &
History at the same time!
9:15 a.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: Meet at Visitor Center; bring binoculars
May 8
Happy Mother’s Day – Moms Climb Free!
Call for hours
Fee: $7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children
Absecon Lighthouse
(609) 449-1360
Note: ADA accessible
Lynn Hunt/Don Sutherland Memorial Bird Walk
8:15 to 11 a.m.
FREE; preregistration requested
Bass River State Forest Office
(609) 296-1114
Sponsor: Bass River State Forest and Ocean County Dept. of Parks and Recreation
Note: Bring binoculars; limit
20 participants
Nature Hike
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk
10 to 11:30 am
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults and children ages 12 & up
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
A Weekend in Old Monmouth
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Monmouth County and the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: ADA accessible
RMAA 32nd Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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
Bird Walk
9 to 11 a.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 - 6355
Sponsor: NJ Audubon Member
Note: Binoculars and field guide
are recommended
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
Spring Birds of the Park
8:30 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park, meet at the Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Sponsor: Washington Crossing
Audubon Society
May 11
RMAA 32nd Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
May 12
L’il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults with children ages 5 & under
May 14
Civil War Encampment
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $2 per person
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Discover Double Trouble History Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 4-mile to 5-mile hike over flat sandy trails around Double Trouble Historic District
Children’s Workshop: Colonial Games and Crafts
10:30 a.m.
Fee: $10 per child; preregistration required
Hancock House State Historic Site
(856) 935-4373 or (856) 935-4221
Sponsor: Friends of the Hancock House Inc. and Hancock House State
Historic Site
Note: Lunch provided; partially
ADA accessible
Car Show
Noon to 4 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
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
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
Trail Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park,
Footbridge Park
(908) 684-4820
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
Public Walking Tours
Noon & 2 p.m.
Fee: $3 adults, $1 children
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
Note: ADA accessible upon request; please call for more information
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
RMAA 32nd Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Annual Children’s Day
Noon to 5 p.m.
FREE
Rockingham Historic Site
(609) 683-7132
Sponsor: Rockingham Association
Note: Partially 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.
Stream Stomp
1 to 3 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park,
Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Note: Wear old sneakers, be prepared to get wet
May 15
Civil War Encampment
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $2 per person
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
Village Life at the Howell Works
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Partially 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
“Tugboats on the Hudson”
1 p.m.
FREE
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ
Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Sponsor: Friends of Liberty State Park
Note: Guest speaker Mitch Dakelman showing period films; ADA accessible
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
Driving Tour: Where the Battle began – the East Morass and Dutch Lane
1:30 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: Meet at Visitor Center; caravan to Freehold Borough
RMAA 32nd Annual Young Artists’ Expo
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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
King of the Hill – Duathlon
and Triathlon
7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: Participates see Web site for entry information
Round Valley Recreation Area, Beach Complex
Sponsor: Joseph Patanella
(732) 841-2558
greenbrookracing.com
Note: Duathlon: 1.5 mile run, 12 mile trail bike ride, 3 mile run. Rigorous
Triathlon: ½ mile swim, 12 mile trail bike ride, 3 mile run
May 18
Wednesday Walk in the Woods for Wildflowers
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE; preregistration requested
Bass River State Forest
(609) 296-1114
Note: Approximately a 5-mile hike; moderate pace on flat, sandy terrain
May 21
National Walk in the Woods Day
All Day
More Information: http://nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/forest/walkinwoods2011.pdf
Spring Flea Market
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $1 over the age of 12
Allaire State Park, Historic
Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Rain date May 22
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
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Spring Tea in the Historic
Hancock House
12:30 p.m.
Fee: To be determined; preregistration required
Hancock House State Historic Site
(856) 935-4373 or (856) 935-4221
Sponsor: Friends of the Hancock House Inc. and Hancock House State
Historic Site
Note: Partially 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
Invasive Plants
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults; 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
May 22
Be a Pirate Day! and Pirate Cruise
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (cruise begins at 4 p.m.)
Fee: $5 adults, $10 children
Absecon Lighthouse
(609) 449-1360
Note: Enjoy activities with real pirates as performed by The Philadelphia Fight Ensemble. Take a pirate cruise aboard AC Cruises “Cruisin’ 1” out of
Gardener’s Basin at 4 p.m.
Osprey Walk and Talk
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Bathhouse Pavilion
(732) 566-3208
Meet at the bathhouse pavilion for a short walk to the park's Osprey nesting program. During the walk we'll discuss
all aspects of Osprey behavior, anatomy and migrational patterns. At the site we will view this magnificent bird of prey
through the aid of binoculars. For children ages 8 and older. Insect repellent highly reocmmended along with binoculars.
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
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
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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
May 26
L’il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults with children ages 5 & under
May 28
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
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Memorial Day Service
1 p.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Floating Dock on Lake Nummy
(609) 861-2404
Note: ADA accessible
Pond Study
10 a.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest Nature/
Interpretive Center
(609) 861-2404
Note: Learn what lives in Lake Nummy
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
Red, White & Blue Hike
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults
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 & adults; ADA accessible
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
Speaker: Robert Zimmerman, Author
Unknown Stories from Space: Tales of Space Adventure Few Know About
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Note: Our speaker has written
extensively about all aspects of the American manned and unmanned space program
May 29
Memorial Day Parade
Early Evening
FREE
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Sponsor: Borough of Barnegat Light
(609) 494-9196
Note: ADA accessible
Plover Walk
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Sponsor: Division of Fish and Wildlife
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
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
Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking 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
Natives and Aliens: Flora of Round
Valley Recreation Area
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Memorial Day Observance
2 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note: ADA accessible
May 30
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
Memorial Day Ceremony at Finns Point National Cemetery
1 p.m.
FREE
Fort Mott State Park
(856) 935-3218
Note: Partially ADA accessible
Memorial Day Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Morning Kayaking
7 to 8:30 a.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Lake
Aeroflex Boat Launch
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for teens & adults; bring your own kayak, PFD and paddle
