September
Kayak Eco Tours on Cheesequake Creek
Fee: Park entrance fee and $15 requested donation
Cheesequake State Park
(732) 566-3208
Note: call ahead 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
Note:
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
Historic Guided Tours
Call for dates and times
FREE; donations welcome
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
(973) 226-0001
High Point State Park Interpretive Programs
Fee: Call for fee
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1571
Note: Call for additional information
13th Annual Astronomy Symposium
Please call for date and time
FREE
UACNJ Observatory, Jenny Jump
State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor: The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note: Lectures, observing and other activities; 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
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: Please call for more information; ADA accessible
September 1
Diesel Train Operates
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
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 and under
September 2
Diesel Train Operates
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Public Skywatch
7:30 p.m.
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field near Lake Nummy
(609) 861-2404
www.sjac.us/
Sponsor: South Jersey Astronomy Club
Note: Back-up dates: September 3 & 4; ADA accessible
New Jersey Frontier Guard
FREE
Worthington State Forest
(908) 841-9575
Note: Partially ADA accessible
September 3
Diesel Train Operates
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Jazz It up Wine and Food Festival
Noon to 5 p.m.
Fee: $20 & $5 per vehicle parking fee
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Happy Birthday Smokey Bear
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: Coloring contest: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., pictures with Smokey Bear: noon; prizes, cake, ice cream and soda: 6 p.m. at Lake Nummy Pavilion; ADA accessible
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
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
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 Winner’s Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 23;
ADA accessible
New Jersey Frontier Guard
FREE
Worthington State Forest
(908) 841-9575
Note: Partially ADA accessible
September 4
Diesel Train Operates
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Jazz It up Wine and Food Festival
Noon to 5 p.m.
Fee: $20 & $5 per vehicle parking fee
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
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
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
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
RMAA Winner’s Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 23;
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
Raptors of New Jersey
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Park entrance fee; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Note: A presentation by the Raptor Trust, including live raptors;
ADA accessible
New Jersey Frontier Guard
FREE
Worthington State Forest
(908) 841-9575
Note: Partially ADA accessible
September 5
Labor Day Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
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
Labor Day Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park,
Footbridge Park
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(908) 684-4820
RMAA Winner’s Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 23;
ADA accessible
New Jersey Frontier Guard
FREE
Worthington State Forest
(908) 841-9575
Note: Partially ADA accessible
September 7
RMAA Winner’s Circle
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per vehicle parking fee
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
(973) 962-2252
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
Note: Reception August 23;
ADA accessible
September 9
Equine Trail Ride
All day including overnight
Fee: Check Web site for details
High Point State Park, Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800
lusscroftfarm.com
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Assoc.
September 10
Railroaders’ Weekend Celebration
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Sponsor: Canal Society of NJ
(908) 852-3790
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
Equine Trail Ride
All day including overnight
Fee: Check Web site for details
High Point State Park, Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800
lusscroftfarm.com
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Assoc.
Jersey Fresh Wine and Cheese Event
See Web site for time and fee
High Point State Park, Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800
lusscroftfarm.com
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture Assoc.
Bait and Boat Festival
1 to 7:30 p.m.
FREE
High Point State Park
(973) 875-4800
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
friendshighpointstatepark.blogspot.com
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
Trail Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park,
Warbasse Junction
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(908) 648-4820
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
Butterfly Day
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Liberty State Park, Nature
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
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
Public Walking Tours
Noon & 2 p.m.
Fee: Adults $3, children $1
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Note: Please call for more information; ADA accessible upon request
Walk with Joe
10 a.m.
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
Sponsor: Yorktown Club
(732) 446-9870
Note: 5 K Walk in memory of the
victims of 9/11
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
September 11
Railroaders’ Weekend Celebration
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
(732) 938-5524
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
Turtlerama, Live Turtles and Song
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Sponsor: The Turtlesinger & Cape May Point State Park
Note: ADA accessible
Equine Trail Ride
All day including overnight
Fee: Check Web site for details
High Point State Park, Lusscroft Farm
(973) 875-4800
lusscroftfarm.com
Sponsor: Heritage and Agriculture
Association
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
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
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 lanscape 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
Trees of the Park
1:30 to 3 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Washington Crossing State Park,
Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
September 12
“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
September 14
RMAA’s Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception October 2;
ADA accessible
September 15
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 and under
September 17
Late Summer Flea Market
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $1 per person, children under
12 free
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Rain date September 18
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Kids & Critters Live Animal Show
11 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
Saturday Nature Hike
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Note: Please call for details
Video – “Cranberry Harvest at
Double Trouble”
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Historic and modern footage of cranberry harvest at Double Trouble
village playing throughout the day; limited seating
Project Learning Tree Workshop
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
(609) 924-5705
Note: CEU’s are available for this workshop
2011 Crab & Craft Festival
10 a.m. to dusk
FREE; donations welcome
Hancock House State Historic Site and Town
(856) 935-4373
Sponsor: Friends of the Hancock House Inc., LAC Ruritan Club 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
Bike Ride
11:30 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park,
Warbasse Junction
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(973) 887-4332
Note: Bring bike, helmet, lunch & drink
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’s Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception October 2;
ADA accessible
New Jersey Wild Outdoor Expo
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area
Sponsors: NJ Divisions of Fish & Widlife and Parks & Forestry, Green Acres Program and the Conserve
Wildlife Foundation of NJ
wildoutdoorexpo.com
Note: A unique blend of conservation information, education and hands-on opportunities to learn outdoor skills and activities. Visitors can learn about and try a wide array of activities including fishing, hiking, shooting sports, kayaking, rock climbing, camping skills, wildlife watching and much more.
September 18
Fall Harvest Festival
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $5 per adult, $3 children ages 5 to 12
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Horse & wagon ride additional $7.50 adults/$5 children under 12; partially ADA accessible
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Video – “Cranberry Harvest at
Double Trouble”
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: Historic and modern footage of cranberry harvest at Double Trouble village, playing throughout the day; limited seating
National Public Lands Day
Volunteer Project
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE; preregistration requested
Bass River State Forest
(609) 296-1114
Note: Bring work gloves and beverage
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
“They also were here: James Monroe, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Henry Knox, and Henry Dearborn”
1:30 p.m.
FREE
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor: Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
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 lanscape 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’s Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception October 2;
ADA accessible
A Walk on the Far Side: A 10 Mile Hike of the Lesser Traveled Cushetunk Trail
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
FREE; preregistration recommended
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236 -6355
Note: This is a mountainous and
moderately strenuous hike. Hiking shoes, water and lunch required.
Patanella’s Buckman
On-Road Sprint Distance Triathlon
7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m..
Fee: See Web site for entry information
Round Valley Recreation Area,
Beach Complex
Sponsor: Joseph Patanella
(732) 841-2558; greenbrookracing.com
Note: ¼ mile swim, 17 mile road cycling, 3.1 mile run
Bird Walk
10 a.m. to noon
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355
Sponsor: NJ Audubon Member
Note: Binoculars and field guide
recommended.
New Jersey Wild Outdoor Expo
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area
Sponsors: NJ Divisions of Fish & Widlife and Parks & Forestry, Green Acres Program and the Conserve
Wildlife Foundation of NJ
wildoutdoorexpo.com
Note: A unique blend of conservation information, education and hands-on opportunities to learn outdoor skills and activities. Visitors can learn about and try a wide array of activities including fishing, hiking, shooting sports, kayaking, rock climbing, camping skills, wildlife watching and much more.
September 21
RMAA’s Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception October 2;
ADA accessible
September 22
Fall Star Party
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: ADA accessible
Luscious Libations for the Lighthouse
6 p.m.
Fee: $60 per person
Call for location
Sponsor: Absecon Lighthouse
(609) 449-1360
September 23
Fall Star Party
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: ADA accessible
Autumn Cranberry Bog Hike
FREE
9 a.m.
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note: 3-mile to 4-mile hike on flat sandy trails around historic cranberry bogs
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
September 24
Fall Crafters’ Market
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $2 over the age of 12
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Rain date October 1
Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
(908) 852-3790
Sponsor: Canal Society of NJ
Fall Star Party
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: ADA accessible
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
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
Historic Soldiers Weekend
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FREE
Fort Mott State Park
(856) 935-3218
Sponsor: The 9th Division WWII
Historical Preservation Society
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
Autumn Harvest Lecture & Hike
10:30 a.m. to noon
FREE; preregistration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Group size limited; for adults, partially ADA accessible
Estuary Day Beach Clean Up
9 to 11 a.m.
FREE; preregistration required
Liberty State Park, Nature
Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: Bring gloves if you have them, a drink & dress to be outdoors. We will remove trash from the Richard J. Sullivan Natural Area.
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’s Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception October 2;
ADA accessible
Speaker: Stephen Indyk- Graduate Student, Rutgers University
Students at NASA: the Possibilities
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
Note: Our speaker is returning to discuss NASA college internships, travel and competitions plus some space exploration mechanical engineering projects
September 25
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Fall Star Party
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: ADA accessible
Hawk Banding Demonstration
10 a.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Note: ADA accessible
The Snakeman
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Note: Our special guests will discuss and show examples of the snakes of the New World. This slitery show will be held at the Nature Center; for all ages; ADA accessible
Historic Soldiers Weekend
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Fort Mott State Park
(856) 935-3218
Sponsor: The 9th Division WWII
Historical Preservation Society
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 lanscape 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’s Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception October 2;
ADA accessible
September 28
RMAA’s Annual Fall Juried Exhibition
1 to 4 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, Barn Gallery
Sponsor: Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts
(973) 962-2252
Note: Reception October 2;
ADA accessible
September 29
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 and under
