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Events for April 13, 2019
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8:30 am
Beginning Birding for Adults
Overview Soar into birding at Duke Farms! Join one of our educators to learn the basics of bird identification and how to use binoculars to identify our feathered friends. Feel free to bring your own binoculars or we will lend you a pair for the program. Come experience the joy of bird watching. Reminders: Please
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Raritan Headwaters Stream Cleanup: Volunteer Opportunity
It only takes three hours to make a big impact. Be Prepared! What to Bring You are encouraged to bring your own reusable water bottle and trash pickers. Raritan Headwaters will provide trash bags, gloves, water and snacks! If you register after March 26th, please come prepared with your own gloves and trash bags. What
Find out more »Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps: Volunteer Opportunity
Register now for the Spring Beach Sweeps on Saturday, April 13th. The Beach Sweeps are held at over 60 NJ locations. Visit website for details and registration. COA's 34th Annual Beach Sweeps will be held on: Saturday, April 13th, 2019 and Saturday, October 26th, 2019
Find out more »The Watershed Institute – SECOND WEEKEND
Join us for Earth Day celebrations on April 6 and 13 and volunteer to help remove trash, litter, and debris from local rivers and streams at our 13th Annual Stream Cleanup. Over the past decade, these efforts have helped remove more than 93,000 pounds of garbage with the help of 4,600 enthusiastic volunteers. Our cleanup
Find out more »BLOOMING YOUNG ARTISTS
Location: Hunterdon County Arboretum Category: Art, Basket & Craft Classes Description Ages: 6 to 10 Cost: $84 (includes materials) Learning the principles of creating art with illustrator Lena Shiffman is lots of fun! Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and more. Ms. Lena’s gentle approach encourages and guides students. Visit different media such as pencil, acrylics, watercolor
Find out more »POND PADDLES session A
Category: Canoeing Description Ages: 8 through adult (children must be accompanied by an adult) Cost: $20 Take a leisurely paddle, commune with nature, and practice the basics. Saturday paddles meet at the Clinton Town parking lot off Halstead Street & Water Street. Paddle around the scenic “Clinton Pond,” past lily pads, under bridges, past the
Find out more »Paper Shredding: Middlesex County
Saturday, April 13 Metuchen Edgar School - Rear Parking Lot, Whitman and Lake Avenue 08840 All times are from 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m., or until shredding truck is filled, whichever occurs first. Events are held rain or shine. Limit of 5 file boxes or 100 pounds per car. Paper must be in a
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Clean-up of Mile Run Brook in Franklin and New Brunswick!
~VOLUNTEERS NEEDED~ Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has brought millions of people together to celebrate our world’s environment. The day has also focused our attention on environmental problems such as pollution, flooding and littering. Join the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership, Franklin Township Environmental Commission, the New Brunswick Environmental Commission, the Watershed Institute, Friends
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Visit Mountain Brook
Visit Mountain Brook Enjoy a walk on Mountain Lakes Reserve, visiting Mountain Brook, a small tributary of the Stony Brook. Learn how natural habitats help keep our water clean and meet a variety of plants and animals that all this stream home. Our exploration will introduce us to a cast of characters from skunk cabbage
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POND PADDLES session B
Location: Clinton Town Parking Category: Canoeing Description Ages: 8 through adult (children must be accompanied by an adult) Cost: $20 Take a leisurely paddle, commune with nature, and practice the basics. Saturday paddles meet at the Clinton Town parking lot off Halstead Street & Water Street. Paddle around the scenic “Clinton Pond,” past lily
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SIGNS OF SPRING WALK
Overview Join us for an hour long nature walk as we explore some of our favorite spots to observe signs of spring. As the season unfolds, the land unveils much to witness and to celebrate. Often found in inconspicuous locations, spring ephemerals are important sources of nectar and pollen for native insects. We will keep
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