November
Birds of Belleplain Forest
1:30 p.m.
FREE
Conference Room
(609) 861-2404
Note: 1/2 hour DVD presentation; ADA accessible
The Pine Barrens, "Up Close & Natural"
1 p.m.
FREE
Conference Room
(609) 861-2404
Note:1/2 hour DVD presentation ; ADA accessible
Double Trouble Village Tours & Hikes
Call for arrangements
FREE
(732) 341-4098
Note: Individual or group historic village tours or hikes of varying mileage may be scheduled most weeks Wednesdays through Sundays. Elementary school and secondary school science and social studies field trips or outreach may be arranged. Boy Scout and Girl Scout advancement requirements may be met by visiting Double Trouble State Park - see the Double Trouble section of www.njparksandforests.org for a list of advancement opportunities.
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Nature and History Interpretive Programs
and Tours
Call for dates, topics and times
FREE; donations welcomed
(609) 924-5705
www.dandrcanal.com
Note: ADA accessible
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Boy and Girl Scout Badge and Patch Programs
Call for arrangements
Fee: To Be Determined
(609) 924-5705
www.dandrcanal.com
Note: ADA accessible
Interpretive Hikes and Programs
Call for dates and times
Fee:Program fees may apply
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Fledgling Naturalists
Call for dates and times
Fee: Program fees may apply
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note:For children ages 3 to 5 year olds and an adult partner
Homeschool Naturalists
Call for dates and times
Fee:Program fees may apply
High Point State Park
(973) 875-1471
Note:Enrichment activities for homeschoolers ages 6 to 10
Guided Manor Tours
Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee:$5 adults, $3 seniors, $1 youth, under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
www.njbg.org
Note: ADA accessible
Historic Tours of Somers Mansion
FREE
Sponsor: Somers Mansion Historic Site
(609) 927-2212
November Daily
“Commuters, Immigrants, and Vacationers, Oh My!”
CRRNJ Terminal Walking Tours – approx. 30 minutes
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Note:ADA Accessible
November Weekends
Diesel Train Operates for the Public
Noon to 4:30 p.m. thru Nov 3
Noon to 4 p.m. after Nov 3
Fee:$4 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-2371
November 1
L’il Tykes Hike
4 to 5 p.m.
FREE; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: For adults with children ages 5 & under; share some time with your little one in the Great Outdoors on this naturalist-guided, 1-mile hike. Babies must be carried in a front or back-pack. No strollers or older siblings please!
November 2
Stocking Stuffer Sale
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village Auxiliary
(732) 919-3500
Note:ADA accessible
November 3
Stocking Stuffer Sale
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FREE
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village Auxiliary
Note: ADA accessible
Evening Revolutionary Walking tour of Batsto Village
4 p.m.
Fee: $5; pre-registration required
Batsto Village
(609) 561-0024
Note: limited spaces are available
Nature in November Family Hike
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
FREE; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note: Family program for all ages; bring your whole family for a 2-mile naturalist-guided tour of the park and learn all about this public treasure.
Trail Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction
(908) 684-4820
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
Note: Come hike a scenic and tranquil rail-trail while learning about the history of the railroads that used to run through Sussex County
Bird Walk
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; pre-registration required
Liberty State Park Nature Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note: ADA accessible; join us for a leisurely stroll along Liberty Walkway in search of winter visitors to the park. Possible species sightings may include ruddy ducks, mergansers, grebes, buffleheads and many more. Dress to be outside, bring binoculars if you have them, we have a limited number that can be borrowed.
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
Fee: $1 program fee
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
November 4
Stocking Stuffer Sale
Noon to 3 p.m.
FREE
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
(732) 919-3500
Sponsor: Allaire Village Auxiliary
(732) 919-3500
Note:ADA accessible
Election Day and Women’s Suffrage in the 1830s
1 & 2:30 p.m.
FREE
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Election Day & Women’s Suffrage in the 1830s; women march for their rights
Lines in the Pines for Children
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE;
pre-registration required for workshops
Batsto Visitor Center
(609) 561-1665
Kid’s Beach Scavenger Hunt
1 p.m.
FREE
Cape May Point State Park
(609) 884-2159
Canoe/Kayak the Delaware and Raritan Canal
10 a.m.
Fee: Please call
Sponsor: Sierra Club
(609) 259-3734
Leona@pineypaddlers.com
Note: This is the fifth and last of th efal l2012 Sierra Club paddles along the D&R so join them fo rthi s9-mile trip from Amwell Road to Demott Lane. There are 3 canal lock portages so bring portage wheels if you have them. Bring your own boat, equipment, lunch and beverages; rentals are not available. Dinner option at Pooja’s in Somerset. Please contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. Inclement weather cancels. This ride will be led by George & Leona Fluck.
Friends of Hancock House Annual Meeting & Program
1:30 pm
FREE; donations welcome
Lower Alloway Creek Municipal Building, Hancocks Bridge
(856) 935-4373
Sponsor: Friends of the Hancock House Inc. and Hancock House State Historic Site
Note: ADA accessible
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Note: ADA accessible
Shelter Building/Wilderness Survival
1:30 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $2 per person
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center
(609) 737-0609
Note: This program will deal with the fundamentals pertaining to survival when lost in the wild. Participants will construct a weatherproof shelter completely from native materials. All ages.
Colonial Harvest Day
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $3 adults, $1 children
Washington Crossing State Park, Johnson Ferry House
(609) 737-2515
Note: Fall food ways, cider making, corn shucking and other harvest-time hands on activities and demonstrations; refreshments; partially ADA accessible
November 9
Public Skywatch
FREE
Belleplain State Forest, Athletic Field near Lake Nummy
Sponsor: SJAC
www.sjac.us/
Note: ADA Accessible
November 10
The Words and Music of World War II
7:30 p.m.
Fee: $15 (advance tickets recommended)
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village Chapel
Sponsor: Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Video –Harvesting Cranberries at Double Trouble
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note:Compare the historic dry and more modern wet cranberry harvests at Double Trouble Village on this video compiled from rare film footage. Video starts every twenty minutes in the Park Information Building. Limited seating.
Cranberry Bog Walk
10 a.m.
FREE; pre-registration required
Double Trouble State Park
(732) 341-4098
Note:Double Trouble Village was once a thriving company town centered on a growing cranberry industry. Join us for a 1-2 mile walk over flat sandy trails around century-old bogs ending with a tour of the historic cranberry packing house. Walk starts at the Park Information Building. Limited to 20 participants and must preregister by
November 9.
Art Exhibit and Sale
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free; donations welcome
D&R Canal State Park, Blackwells Mills Canal House
Sponsor: Blackwells Mills Canal House Association
Note:Barbara Della Peruta returns with original paintings of local scenery and nature’s palette of color; partially ADA accessible
Yoga on the Mountain
9:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Fee: $5 donation recommended; pre-registration required
High Point State Park Interpretive Center
(973) 875-1471
Sponsor: Friends of High Point State Park
(973) 875-0488
30-Mile Full Trail Hike
Call for time and location
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Paulinskill Valley Trail
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail committee
(201) 274-9805
Note:Hike the entire length of the Paulinskill Valley Trail while marveling at the natural and cultural history along the way.
Bike Ride
11:30 a.m.
FREE
Kittatinny Valley State Park, Warbasse Junction
Sponsor: Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee
(973) 887-4332
Paul_rottmann@hotmail.com
Note:Please bring your bike, helmet, lunch and drink for this scenic rail-trail exploration!
Long Pond Ironworks Museum and Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
FREE; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
(973) 657-1688
Note:ADA accessible
Public Tours
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: Adults $3, youth $1
Long Pond Ironworks State Park, Country Store
Sponsor: Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Second Saturday Gardeners
1 to 3 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note:Bring small tools and gloves
November 11
Invasive Plant Field Work
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Par, Nature Center parking lot
(732) 566-2161
Note:Invasive plants are a major problem altering native habitats in the Park. Join us in the field as we show you how to help us control them. Dress to be outdoors with waterproof footwear and work gloves. Tools will be provided. Ages 12+
Dog Walking Hike
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Note:Join us for a walk with your favorite pet and learn about how to leaven the least impact that animals can have on the Park. Ages 12+.
Art Exhibit and Sale
11 a.m.to 4 p.m.
FREE; donations welcome
D&R Canal State Park, Blackwells Mills Canal House
Sponsor: Blackwells Mills Canal House Association
Note:Barbara Della Peruta returns with original paintings of local scenery and nature’s palette of color; partially ADA accessible
Geology of Round Valley
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE; pre-registration required
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note: Wear sturdy shoes for this look at Round Valley’s diverse geology, encompassing a difference of over 800 million years. Visit our small abandoned iron mine.
November 15
L’il Tykes Hike
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
FREE; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note:For adults with children ages 5 & under; share some time with your little one in the Great Outdoors on this naturalist-guided, 1-mile hike. Babies must be carried in a front or back-pack. No strollers or older siblings please!
November 17
Star Watch
6 p.m.
Batsto Historic Village
(609) 467-4559
Walk the Canal in Trenton
10 a.m.
FREE
Sponsor: D&R Canal Watch
609) 989-1931
Bval2@verizon.net
Note:Walk the D&R canal Feeder from the Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park to the junction with the main canal at Old Rose Street (2.3 miles). See the Pedicaris waste gate, bridgetender’s homes with a special visit inside the Calhoun Street bridgetender’s home.
Geocaching for Beginners
11 a.m. to noon
FREE; pre-registration required
Kittatinny Valley State Park
(973) 786-6445
Note:For adults and children ages 7 & up; partially ADA accessible; indoor tutorial, then discover “hidden treasures” on a fun family adventure in the park. Discover how your family can enjoy this popular activity! Loaner GPS units available.
Holiday Workshop
10 a.m. & 1p.m. (2 sessions)
Fee: $20 registration required
Sponsor: Friends of the Hancock House Inc. and Hancock House State Historic Site
(856) 935-4373 or 856-935-4221
Note:There will be an afternoon session if there are enough participants; limit 8 people per session; partially ADA accessible
Recycled Crafts
10 a.m. to noon
FREE; pre-registration required
Liberty State Park, Nature Interpretive Center
(201) 915-3409
Note:ADA accessible; think twice before you throw away that egg carton or toilet paper tube, it can be used to create all kinds of crafts. Join us to see how to reduce waste by re-using some common household items. From cards to napkin rings, we will help you get ready for the holidays.
Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
Fee: $1 program fee
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
Understanding Astronomy Series Presentation
6:30 to 7:30 pm
FREE
Wharton State Forest, Batsto Historic Village
Sponsor: Willingboro Astronomical Society & Wharton State Forest
(609) 567-4559
Note:ADA accessible
Starwatch
Sundown until 10 p.m.
FREE
Wharton State Forest, Batsto Historic Village
Sponsor: Willingboro Astronomical Society & Wharton State Forest
(609) 567-4559
Note: DA accessible
November 18
“Our Day of Thanks” Reenactment
Noon to 3 p.m.
FREE
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor:Allaire Village, Inc.
(732) 919-3500
Note: Program at the Allaire Chapel at 1 p.m.
Lenni Lenape Traditions
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Note: Discover the Native American heritage of Cheesequake State Park and the surrounding area. We will learn about the culture, traditions and history of the Lenni Lenape. The ‘Order of the Arrow’ dance team will be on hand to entertain us with dances. All ages; ADA accessible
Family Woodland Walk
1 p.m.
FREE
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor: NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9435
www.njbg.org
Note: Rain cancels
Bird Walk
9 to 11 a.m.
FREE
Round Valley Recreation Area
(908) 236-6355
November 23
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $6 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note:Santa rides the train and talks to all the children. Advance tickets highly recommended.
November 24
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $6 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note:Santa rides the train and talks to all the children.Advance tickets highly recommended.
Public Event: Jupiter at Opposition
8:30 p.m.
FREE
Voorhees State Park, NJAA Observatory
(908) 638-8500
www.njaa.org
Note:Video presentations, speakers and observing of the planet Jupiter. Opposition is when Earth is exactly between an outer planet and the Sun, placing that planet at its closest point to the Earth and best time of the year for observation.
Musket Firing Demonstration
2 p.m.
Fee: $1 program fee
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note: ADA accessible
Preparing for Winter Hike
10 a.m.
FREE
Wharton State Forest
(609) 567-4559
Note:2 to 4 mile hike
November 25
The Christmas Express
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $6 per person
Allaire State Park, Pine Creek Railroad
Sponsor: NJ Museum of Transportation
(732) 938-5524
Note: anta rides the train and talks to all the children. Advance tickets highly recommended.
Invasive Plant Field Work
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center parking lot
(732) 566-2161
Note:Invasive plants are a major problem altering native habitats in the Park. Join us in the field as we show you how to help us control them. Dress to be outdoors with waterproof footwear and work gloves. Tools will be provided. Ages 12+
Seasonal Hike
1 p.m.
FREE
Cheesequake State Park, Nature Center
(732) 566-3208
Note:Join us for a hike around Hooks Creek Lake to find plants and animals of seasonal interest; for ages 12 and older
History of Round Valley
10 to 11 a.m.
FREE; pre-registration required
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Lot
(908) 236-6355
Note:Learn about original inhabitants and how Round Valley was established. A short optional half hour hike begins at 11 a.m. ADA accessible
November 29
Holiday Open House
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: adults $8, seniors $7, children 6 to 12 $5 and children under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
(973) 962-9534
Note:ADA accessible
November 30
Holiday Open House
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: adults $8, seniors $7, children 6 to 12 $5 and children under 6 free
Ringwood State Park, Skylands Manor
(973) 962-9534
Note:ADA accessible
