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Stephens State Park Programs & Events

STEPHENS STATE PARK
2011 PROGRAMS & EVENTS

JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER

Stephens State Park invites you to participate in our Interpretive Nature Programs. The Naturalist will be presenting a variety of free informative and educational programs. Parking for Nature Programs is provided in the lower parking lot. Walk through the path to the tent by the Stephens Homestead .

July

July 30
1 p.m.
BEAR AWARE
Learn about the myths and ecology of the black bears that live in our woodlands.

August

August 6
1 p.m.
LOST IN THE WOODS
Learn the important rules of survival and what to put into a take-home survival kit.

August 13
1 p.m.
SCAVENGER HUNT
Search along the trails to find as many items from the list as you can. Activity is suitable for families.

August 20
1 p.m.
BUG BINGO
Learn the basics of insect ecology. Then put that knowledge to use by playing a round or two of "Bug Bingo"

August 27
1 p.m.
PANNING FOR "GOLD"
Learn about the old gold-rush days in America. Become a prospector and pan for gold (pyrite) in our streams. Wear old sneakers and "wet-able" clothing for this activity.

September

September 3
1 p.m.
RAINSTICKS
Make rainsticks. Kids will find their own sounds to put in the rainsticks. Then we all will try to guess what the sound is.

All programs are free of charge.  Participants meet at the far end of the main parking lot of Stephens State Park, 800 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown.  (908) 852-3790  Programs start at 1:00 p.m. and last about 1 hour. Please call if you have any questions.   

 

 

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