Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S P R I N G 2 0 2 1 20 EVENTS AT OCEAN COUNTY PARKS OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, 1-877-OC PARKS; www.oceancountyparks.org Please refer to the listing on page 27. CATTUS ISLAND COUNTY PARK 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard Toms River, (732) 270-6960 Saturdays and (excluding 4-4 and 4-24): Scales Scales and Tales, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Turtle, Tortoise, or Terrapin, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Cattus Island Nature Walks (4-3 - 6-27), 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 4-10: Psyanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 4-13: Extra! Extra! "Read" All About Cattus Island, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 4-20, 5-10, 6-9: Honey Bees of Cattus Island, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Fee. 4-26: Sunset and Full Moon Hike, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 4-28: Springtime Nature Journaling, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fee. 5-15: Kids to Park Day. Seining: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM; Nature Walk: 2:00 PM 5-19: Floriography: The Victorian Language of Flowers, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 5-23: New World Turtle Day, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Fee. 6-10: Shell Wreath, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 6-24: Beachy Shadowbox, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Fee. CEDAR BRIDGE TAVERN 200 Old Halfway Road, Barnegat (732) 929-4769 Saturdays (4-10, 4-24, 5-8, 5-22, 6-12, 6-26): Tour of the Grounds, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Free. 5-30: Pinelands Jetport, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Fee. CLOVERDALE FARM COUNTY PARK 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat 1-877-OC PARKS Pre-registration required. 3-29: Heirloom Easter Basket with Mary May, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 3-30: Heirloom Easter Basket with Mary May, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Fee 3-27: Introduction to Bee Keeping, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Fee. 4-1, 4-15: Spring Peepers Walk, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Fee. 4-3, 5-1, 6-5: Cloverdale Invasive Strike Force, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM. Free. 4-3, 5-1, 6-5: Children's Nature Walks, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free. 4-9, 5-7, 6-4: Toddler Nature Trek, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. Fee. 4-10, 5-18, 6-12: Monthly Bird Walks, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Free. 4-10: Hummingbirds, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 4-13: Floating Heart Basket with Mary May, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee 4-17: Collin's Family and Cloverdale Farm Porch Chat, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 4-18: Family Volunteer Day, 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM. Free. 4-24, 5-29, 6-19: Nature Walks, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free. 5-4: Corazon, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 5-8: Macroinvertebrates of Ocean County, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 5-11: Old Barnegat, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 5-14: Pound Fish Basket Workshop with Mary May, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Fee 5-15: Kids to Park Day, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 6-1: Berry Basket with Mary May, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Fee 6-5: Sunset and Songs Bonfire, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Free. JAKES BRANCH COUNTY PARK 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood (732) 281-2750 Sundays (4-11 - 6-27): Live Animal Talks, 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM. Free. Discovery Nature Walks, 2:00 PM. Free. 4-3: Green Inside, Clean Inside, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fee. 4-5 - 4-9: Spring Break Nature Exploration for Kids, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Free. 4-5: Spring Break Kids Only Hike, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fee. 4-11: Spring Your Garden Ahead, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Fee. 4-17: Recycled K Cup Garden (ages 4-6), 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fee. 4-20: Frankenfoods: Fixing Famine or Destroying Diversity, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 4-22, 5-6, 5-20, 6-24: Socially Distanced Stories (ages 3-5), 10:30 AM - 11:30 Am. Fee. 4-30: Amazing Arbor Day, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Free. 5-2: Pinelands Medicinal Herbalism, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fee. 5-15: Kids to Park Day, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 5-15: Greening Your Garden, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Fee. 6-4: Native Plant Walk, 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Fee. 6-11: Bike Safety and Rodeo, 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Free. 6-14: Pollinator Week, 10:00 - 11:00 AM. Fee. 6-20: Summer Solstice Sunset, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Free. 6-18: Veggie with a Vengeance, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Fee. 6-28: "Bring On Summer" Family Bonfire, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Free. JOHN C. BARTLETT JR. COUNTY PARK 399 Brennan Concourse, Berkeley Township 1-877-OC PARKS Thursdays (4-1 - 4-29): Pushing Pawns in the Park, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM. Fee. Wednesdays (5-12 - 6-9): Pushing Pawns in the Park, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Fee. OCEAN COUNTY PARK 659 Ocean Avenue (Route 88), Lakewood 1-877-OC PARKS or (732) 506-9090 Tuesdays (6-1 - 8-17): Pottery Class, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Fee. 6-9: Scavenger Hunt at Tennis Complex, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Fee. 6-18: Scavenger Hunt at Tennis Complex, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Fee. 6-19 - 6-20: Family Campout, 6:00 PM - 9:00 AM. Fee. OCEAN COUNTY PARKS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River 1-877-OC PARKS 4-8: Ribbon Topiary, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 4-29: Beautiful Butterflies, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Fee. 5-6: Wine Glass Candle Holders, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 5-13: Chicks Night Out, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 5-27: Fabric Flowers, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 6-3: Sunny Days, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. call Jeff at (609) 339-9134. Toms River High School South Cafetorium, Hooper Ave., Toms River, (732) 341-1880 Sat.: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sun.: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.oceancountyhistory.org 5-15: Ocean Grove Vintage Car Show Over ninety cars on display and live music to enjoy. Sponsored by The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, (732) 774-1391 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.oceangrovenj.com 5-15: Great Strides Walk For Cystic Fibrosis In Point Pleasant Beach This event is virtual for 2021. Walk day will bring the Cystic Fibrosis community together and help make a difference. For more informa- tion: (973) 656-9200 or email new-jersey@cff.org. www.cff.org/NewJersey 5-22: Ocean Fun Day At Island Beach State Park Nature and environmental exhibits, tours, interactive children's activities, vendors, and food for sale. Island Beach State Park, (732) 872-1300 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.njseagrant.org/education/special-events/ ocean-fun-days/ 5-23: Ocean Fun Day At Sandy Hook Celebrate the wonders of the Jersey Shore. Enjoy hands-on marine exhibits, classes, nature tours, and children's activities all about our coastal environment. Sponsored by NJNG and the NJSGC. New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium's Headquarters, 22 Magruder Road, Fort Hancock, Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook, (732) 212-1300 ext. 19 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.njseagrant.org/education/special-events/ ocean-fun-days/ 5-29: Spring Lake 5-Mile Run A USATF certified course and custom designed t-shirts for all entrants. Ocean and Sussex Avenues, Spring Lake, (732) 449-0577 Start: 8:30 AM www.springlake5.org 5-30: Arts And Crafts Show At Historic Viking Village In Barnegat Light Seventy vendors and local artists. Rain or shine. Free. Historic Viking Village, 1801 Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM www.vikingvillageshows.com 5-31: 21st Annual Highlands Craft Show This show features a delightful collection of various handmade items from up to fifty craft- ers and artisans. Sponsored by the Highlands Business Partnership. Huddy Park, Waterwitch and Bay Avenues, Highlands, (732) 291-4713 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.highlandsnj.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY, continued from page 19

• Cover