May
Monday, May 31
NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Learn how the Lenape Indians survived using arrowheads to hunt prey. Create a Native American craft as you listen to Indian music. Play Indian games.
HIGHLANDS TRAIL SPRING GEOLOGY HIKE
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Moderate difficulty hike along the highland areas. Observe and learn about the geological features that make the highlands unique. Bring a camera, snack and beverage. Wear comfortable hiking boots. A family activity for older children.
June
Saturday, June 5
GET OUTDOORS! – AND MEET THE BLUEBIRDS
1:00 P.M. AND 2:30 P.M.
The Eastern Bluebird is making a comeback in New Jersey. Bring your favorite grown-up to help you build bluebird boxes to place in the park, and come back to monitor them throughout the year. For families with children ages 6 to 12. Free. Pre-registration required.
Sunday, June 6
GET OUTDOORS! – AND MEET THE BLUEBIRDS
1:00 P.M. AND 2:30 P.M.
The Eastern Bluebird is making a comeback in New Jersey. Bring your favorite grown-up to help you build bluebird boxes to place in the park, and come back to monitor them throughout the year. For families with children ages 6 to 12. Free. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, June 12
GET OUTDOORS! – AND JOIN US FOR A RIVER SAFARI
1:00 P.M. AND 2:30 P.M.
Explore critter catching and release in the Musconetcong River. Wear ‘wet-able’ clothing and old sneakers. For all ages.
Sunday, June 13
GET OUTDOORS! – AND PAN FOR ‘GOLD’
1:00 P.M. AND 2:30 P.M.
Ever wonder what it was like when early pioneers panned for gold in the 1800’s? Become a prospector and have fun wading in the Musconetcong River. Wear ‘wet-able’ clothing and shoes. For families with children ages 6 to 12.
Saturday, June 19
GET OUTDOORS! – AND JOIN US FOR A RIVER SAFARI
1:00 P.M. AND 2:30 P.M.
Explore critter catching and release in the Musconetcong River. Wear ‘wet-able’ clothing and old sneakers. For all ages.
Sunday, June 20
GET OUTDOORS! – AND PAN FOR ‘GOLD’
1:00 P.M. AND 2:30 P.M.
Ever wonder what it was like when early pioneers panned for gold in the 1800’s? Become a prospector and have fun wading in the Musconetcong River. Wear ‘wet-able’ clothing and shoes. For families with children ages 6 to 12.
Saturday, June 26
GET OUTDOORS! – AND JOIN US FOR A RIVER SAFARI
1:00 P.M. AND 2:30 P.M.
Explore critter catching and release in the Musconetcong River. Wear ‘wet-able’ clothing and old sneakers. For all ages.
Sunday, June 27
GET OUTDOORS! - AND PAN FOR ‘GOLD’
1:00 P.M. AND 2:30 P.M.
Ever wonder what it was like when early pioneers panned for gold in the 1800’s? Become a prospector and have fun wading in the Musconetcong River. Wear ‘wet-able’ clothing and shoes. For families with children ages 6 to 12.
July
Saturday, July 3
DINO DAZE
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Learn about dinosaurs
DINO DAZE ACTIVITIES
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Hands-on fun experience will entertain and enlighten the junior paleontologist. Use dinosaur rubbings, answer questions from our Dino catch ball, play Dino-opoly.
Sunday, July 4
NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
See May 31st description.
FROGGIN IN THE PARK
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Participate in a trail walk to observe amphibians and reptiles that live in wetlands. Collect, observe/ release the animals found. Wear ‘wet-able’ clothing/ old sneakers.
Saturday, July 10
BEAR AWARE; APPRECIATING THE BLACK BEAR
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Learn the myths and ecology of the black bear.
BIRDING WITH CHILDREN
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
The Eastern Bluebird is making a comeback in New Jersey. Bring your favorite grown-up to help you build bluebird boxes to place in the park, and come back to monitor them throughout the year. For families with children ages 6 to 12. Free. Pre-registration required.
Sunday, July 11
FAMILY SUMMER NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Family fun activity for all ages.
HISTORY AND MYSTERY OF STEPHENS STATE PARK
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Learn the historic features including the lime kiln, Victorian House and historical activities that make our park unique. Family program for older children.
Saturday, July 17
COME FLY WITH ME
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Create paper gliders and a “soda-straw rocket’. Play with rocket toys.
SUMMER HIGHLANDS GEOLOGY TRAIL WALK
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Moderate difficulty hike along the highland areas. Observe and learn about the geological features that make the highlands unique. Bring a camera, snack and beverage. Wear comfortable hiking boots. A family activity for older children.
Sunday, July 18
LOST IN THE WOODS
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Learn important rules of survival and what to put into a take-home survival kit.
BUG BINGO AND BUGGIN ALONG TRAIL HIKE
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Family program to learn basic insect ecology.
Saturday, July 31
SUMMER TRAIL WALK ALONG THE MUSCONETCONG RIVER
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Family program to learn about the animals and plants in the woodlands and wetlands.
THE POWER OF THE WIND
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Family program to learn about renewable energy using soda straw rockets and an air sled.
August
Sunday, August 1
ANIMAL HOMES TRAIL WALK
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Learn to observe animals that live in the park. Bring binoculars and wear walking boots.
HISTORY AND MYSTERY OF STEPHENS STATE PARK
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Learn the historic features including the lime kiln, Victorian House and historical activities that make our park unique. Family program for older children.
Saturday, August 7
LOST IN THE WOODS
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Learn important rules of survival and what to put into a take-home survival kit.
THE POWER OF THE WIND
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Family program to learn about renewable energy using soda straw rockets and an air sled.
Sunday, August 8
BIRDS OF PREY – OWLS: NIGHT HUNTERS INTRODUCTION
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Learn about the winged predators that are active during the day and at night. Learn about the ecology and food chain of the barn owl.
OWLS: DISSECTION OF A BARN OWL PELLET
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Find out what a barn owl has eaten. Identify and classify skeletal bones in the owl pellet. Take home a dissected owl pellet and bone chart provided during activity. Suitable for older children.
Saturday, August 14
BEAR AWARE: APPRECIATING THE BLACK BEAR
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Learn the myths and ecology of the black bear.
HIGHLAND TRAIL GEOLOGY HIKE
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Moderate difficulty hike along the highland areas. Observe and learn about the geological features that make the highlands unique. Bring a camera, snack and beverage. Wear comfortable hiking boots. A family activity for older children.
Sunday, August 15
MAMMAL SKINS AND SKULLS
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Learn about and observe the skins and skulls of native animals.
BEAR AWARE: APPRECIATING THE BLACK BEAR
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Learn the myths and ecology of the black bear.
Saturday, August 21
GET OUTDOORS! – AND PAN FOR GOLD
1:00 P.M. AND 2:30 P.M.
Ever wonder what it was like when early pioneers panned for gold in the 1800’s? Become a prospector and have fun wading in the Musconetcong River. Wear ‘wet-able’ clothing and shoes. For families with children ages 6 to 12.
Sunday, August 22
FAMILY SUMMER SCAVENGER HUNT
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Family fun activity for all ages.
GET OUTDOORS! – AND MEET THE BLUEBIRDS OBSERVATIONS
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
The Eastern Bluebird is making a comeback in New Jersey. Bring your favorite grown-up to help you build bluebird boxes to place in the park, and come back to monitor them throughout the year. For families with children ages 6 to 12. Free. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, August 28
GET OUTDOORS! – AND JOIN US FOR A RIVER SAFARI
1:00 P.M. AND 2:30 P.M.
Explore critter catching and release in the Musconetcong River. Wear ‘wet-able’ clothing and old sneakers. For all ages.
Sunday, August 29
BUG BINGO
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Family program to learn basic insect ecology.
‘BUGGIN ALONG’ TRAIL WALK
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Family program to learn basic insect ecology
September
Saturday, September 4
GET OUTDOORS! – AND MEET THE BLUEBIRDS
The Eastern Bluebird is making a comeback in New Jersey. Bring your favorite grown-up to help you build bluebird boxes to place in the park, and come back to monitor them throughout the year. For families with children ages 6 to 12. Free. Pre-registration required.
Sunday, September 5
NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
1:00 – 2:15 P.M.
Learn how the Lenape Indians survived using arrowheads to hunt prey. Create a Native American craft as you listen to Indian music. Play Indian games.
BIRDS OF PREY
DISSECTION OF AN OWL PELLET
2:30 – 4:00 P.M.
Find out what a barn owl has eaten by identification of skeletal bones.
Suitable of older children.
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