Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S P R I N G 2 0 2 1 18 PROGRAMS, TOURS, AND SERIES: AFTER WORK BIRD WALK Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back evening bird walk. Meander through the park and see what birds are out and about. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Adults only. Fee. 3-18: Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 4-1: Big Brook Park, Marlboro, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 4-15: Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen, 6:30 - 7:30 PM 4-29: Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. 5-13: Holmdel Park, Holmdel, 7:00 - 8:00 PM THE CASUAL BIRDER SERIES Join a Park System Naturalist for morning bird walks to see what birds you can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy these walks. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Adults only. Free. 9:00 AM. 3-30: Big Brook Park, Marlboro 4-13: Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen 4-27: Shark River Park, Wall 5-4, 5-18: Manasquan Reservoir, Howell 5-25: Thompson Park, Lincroft SPLENDID SPRING STROLL SERIES Say "farewell" to the frosty weather and join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk while the trees are in blossom and the birds are returning home from migration. Free. 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. 3-29: Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands 4-12: Clayton Park, Upper Freehold 4-26: Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen 5-10: Manasquan Reservoir, Manasquan 5-24: Thompson Park, Lincroft WILDFLOWER HIKE SERIES In the spring, as the sunlight warms the forest floor, wildflowers emerge. Bring a camera and leave the flowers. Ages 14 and up. Wear sturdy shoes. Free. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. 4-28: Clayton Park, Upper Freehold 5-5: Tatum Park, Middletown WEDNESDAY WANDERING WARBLERS WALKS A colorful highlight of the seasonal birding world that happens in New Jersey every spring is the migration of warblers. Participants will search for colorful feathered friends of all kinds. Beginners through advanced birders are welcome. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Ages 14 and up. Fee. 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM. 4-28: Manasquan Reservoir, Manasquan 5-5: Thompson Park, Lincroft 5-12: Big Brook Park, Marlboro 5-19: Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen AT THE PARKS: BAYSHORE WATERFRONT PARK 719 Port Monmouth Road, Port Monmouth (732) 783-3033 or (732) 842-4000 4-15: Nature Lecture Series: American Oyster- catchers of the Jersey Shore, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 4-18 - 10-24: Seabrook-Wilson House Tours, Sundays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 4-22: Earth Day Dune Planting, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 4-24: Let's Talk Saltwater Fish, 10:30 AM - 11:30 EVENTS AT MONMOUTH COUNTY PARKS MONMOUTH COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, (732) 842-4000; www.monmouthcountyparks.com Please refer to the listing on page 27. PM. Pre-registration required. 5-7, 5-14, 5-21: Outdoor Fishing Fridays (adults only), 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Fee. 5-16: Seashell Sunday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 5-20: Nature Lecture Series: Horseshoe Crabs Try- ing to Survive in a Modern World, 7:00 - 8:00 PM BIG BROOK PARK 521 Route 520, Marlboro, (732) 842-4000 3-27: Big Brook's Egg Hunt for Kids (ages 3-8), 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Fee. 4-18, 5-1, 5-23: Fossiling at Big Brook, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 5-4: Animal Hours, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Fee. CLAYTON PARK Park and Trail Head Parking: 161 Emley's Hill Road, (Imlaystown) Upper Freehold (609) 259-5794 or (732) 842-4000 Activity Center: 202 Davis Station Road (Imlaystown) Upper Freehold 4-11, 5-8: Wines and Pines (ages 21 and up), 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Fee. 4-25: Climb Time, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 5-12: Butterflies! (ages 10 and up), 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fee. DEEP CUT GARDENS 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown (732) 671-6050 5-4, 5-20: Gentle Walks for Gentle Souls (adults only), various times. Fee. FRENEAU WOODS PARK 360 Monastery Lane, Aberdeen Township (732) 842-4000 3-19, 4-16: Spring Bluebird Presentation (ages 9 and up), 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Fee. 3-28: Full Moon Walk, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 4-6, 4-22: Gentle Walks for Gentle Souls (adults only), various times. Fee. 4-7: Butterflies! (ages 10 and up), 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fee. 4-11: Animal Hours, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Fee. 4-24: Earth Day Events, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 5-16, 5-18: Climb Time, various times. 5-29: Forest Eats and Wild Treats (adults only), 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Fee. HARTSHORNE WOODS PARK 300 Navesink Avenue, Locust (Buttermilk Valley Entrance); 1402 Portland Road Highlands (Rocky Point Entrance); 239 Locust Avenue, Locust (Claypit Creek) (732) 872-0336 Beginning in May: Tours of newly renovated Historic Battery Lewis. See website for details. 5-18: Eco-Kayak Tour of the Navesink (ages 17 and up), 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Fee. 5-23: Sunset Kayak Tour of the Navesink (ages 10 and up), 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM. Fee. HISTORIC WALNFORD COUNTY PARK 62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold (609) 259-6275 Saturdays and Sundays (April - Nov.): Week- end Mill Demonstrations, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 5-16: Walnford Day, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM HOLMDEL PARK AND HISTORIC LONGSTREET FARM 44 Longstreet Rd., Holmdel, (732) 946-3758 3-27: Starting a Summer Garden (ages 4 and up), 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Fee. 4-3, 5-1: Parent/Child Morning Chores (ages 4 and up), 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM. Fee. 4-3, 5-1: Yarn Bee (ages 10 and up), 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Fee. 4-7, 4-14, 4-21, 4-28, 5-5, 5-12: Future Farm Hands (ages 3-4), 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Fee. 4-10 - 4-11: Draft Animal Plowing Demonstration, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 4-17, 5-15: Accordion Melodies, 1:00 - 3:00 PM 4-24: Earth Day Events, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 4-24 - 4-25: Wool Days/Sheep Shearing, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 5-8: Plant a Sunflower, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 5-8: Embroidery Demonstration, 1:00 - 3:00 PM 5-8: Vintage Base Ball, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 5-13, 5-20: Bluebird Trail Exploration, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. 5-22: 19th Century Woodworking Demonstration, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 5-31: Decoration Day Celebration, 12:00 - 3:00 PM HUBER WOODS 25 Brown's Dock Road, Locust section of Middletown, (732) 872-2670 4-24: Earth Day Events, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 4-29: Forest Eats and Wild Treats (adults only), 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Fee. 5-7, 5-22: Super Heroes and Super Animals (ages 4-7), various times. Fee. MANASQUAN RESERVOIR Park and Visitor Center: 311 Windeler Road Howell, (732) 919-0996 or (732) 842-4000 Environmental Center: 331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell, (732) 751-9453 3-20, 4-17, 5-1: Spring Nature Trivia, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 4-14, 4-23: Bald Eagles of the Monmouth County Parks, 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM. Fee. 4-24: Earth Day Events, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 4-24, 5-19, 5-30: Eco-Kayak Tour of the Manasquan River (ages 10 and up), 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Fee. 4-26, 5-24: Oddities and Curiosities - An Introduction to Taxidermy (adults only), 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Fee. 5-6, 5-11: Bird and Wildlife Boat Tour of the Manasquan Reservoir, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Fee. 5-9: Mother's Day Kayak Tour (ages 12 and up), 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Fee. 5-14, 5-28: Eagle Boat Tour at the Manasquan Reservoir, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM and 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM. Fee. 5-23: World Turtle Day Celebration, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Fee. 5-26: Butterflies! (ages 10 and up), 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fee. 6-19: Freshwater Fishing Derby, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Fee. TATUM PARK 151 Red Hill Rd., Middletown, (732) 842-4000 3-28: Animal Hours, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Fee. 5-1: Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM THOMPSON PARK 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft (732) 842-4000 3-31, 4-25, 5-12: Open Mic Poetry in the Theatre Barn, various times 5-1: Creative Arts and Music Festival, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 5-3: Forest Eats and Wild Treats (adults only), 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Fee. 5-29 - 5-30: Canoe Rentals on Marlu Lake, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Fee.

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