FREE event at Whitesbog Historic Village! Open to ages 3-10. Egg Scavenger Hunt will take you around the village on an exploration. You may even end up along trails nearby, with Craft located in the General Store. Meet the Easter Bunny! Email whitesbogevents@gmail.com for more information.
Celebrate Easter at Allaire. Enjoy the day in the park while you visit with live chicks and bunnies. Activities such as: bubble magician,bonnet decorating, egg dying demo, collect glitter tattoos, crafts, scavenger hunt and more. Collect eggs, bring your own basket. Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/easter-celebration-at-allaire-village-tickets-1982305083868?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Join park staff on a fun and easy 1.5 mile hike to explore the trails at Horseshoe Bend Park. Learn something new as we get a chance to slow down and see spring emerging in our backyard. Call (609) 397-2949 or email katherine.wetter@dep.nj.gov for more information. Dress for the weather and keep in mind that […]
Walk the Historic Village trails, learn about Whitesbog’s role in history and visit Suningive, the worker’s cottage and other museums & landscapes that speak to Whitesbog’s heritage. Email whitesbogevents@gmail.com for more information. $10 donation/person, meet at the General Store
Listen to the night sounds of the Pines, learn about Whitesbog and experience the seasonal changes of the Pinelands. All walks are 3-5 miles in length, weather permitting. Email whitesbogevents@gmail.com for more information. Members $5/person, Non-members $10/person donation
Annual Sunrise Easter Service at Allaire Chapel/Gazebo Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information.
2.5-mile walk on fairly flat, scenic trails in the park. Free; pre-registration required. Call (973) 786-6445 or email lynn.groves@dep.nj.gov for more information. Register at https://kvsp.eventbrite.com. Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots and 2 hiking poles are recommended, as are "The Ten Essentials": https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/gear/the-10-essentials-revisited/
2.5-mile litter pick-up along Goodale Road.Free; pre-registration required. Call (973) 786-6445 or email lynn.groves@dep.nj.gov for more information. Register at https://kvsp.eventbrite.com. Gloves, reflective vests, litter pickers, and bags provided.
Lighted magical evenings featuring miniature fairy homes and displays. Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fairies-forest-friends-lighted-magical-evenings-in-allaire-village-tickets-1982307536203?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Learn all about the history of Pakim Pond and the Civilian Conservation Corps on a half-mile hike around Pakim Pond! Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please bring your own water and bug/tick repellent. Please dress according to the weather.
In celebration of America's 250th, we will go on a journey through time on a hike to the Historic Big Tree of Cheesequake State Park. This hike will be 3 miles and go over easy, flat terrain. Call (732) 566-3208 or email nicole.bendixen@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress for the weather. We recommend bringing water […]
Volunteers are needed to help clean up the Richard J. Sullivan Natural Area. Join the Friends of Liberty State Park and get your hands dirty picking up debris which has come in with the tides. Call (201) 915-3400 (option 4) or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes that […]
Join us on a 6-mile hike in the Pines and learn all about the different sub-biomes of the forest, the unique fire regime that helps the forest, and all the awesome plant and animal species of the Pine Barrens! Call (609) 726-1191 or email finn.westphal@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please bring your own water and bug/tick […]
Join historian Julie Power as she takes visitors on a culinary journey through the late 18th century. Learn about the kinds of foods eaten by civilians and soldiers alike during the American War of Independence. Observe cooking demonstrations on open flame, and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of what supper looked like in the […]
Fort Mott comes alive with World War 1 living history. See encampments, special displays, and working vehicles. Call (856) 935-3218 or email fortmott@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Join us for a community cleanup where we’ll clean trails, roadsides, and picnic areas, helping keep the park beautiful for both people and wildlife. Call (856) 358.8616 or email alexandrea.cannon@dep.nj.gov for more information. We’ll provide gloves and trash bags—just bring sturdy shoes, bug spray, and your own water or snacks.
Something cozy is steeping… Join us for the GRAND OPENING of the Cozy Tea Corner, tucked inside the Gallery at Whitesbog Historic Village. Wander in, sip something comforting, and enjoy a space made for slowing down and savoring the moment. Whether you’re a devoted tea lover or just curious, come share in the warmth and […]
Lighted magical evenings featuring miniature fairy homes and displays. Call (732) 919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org for more information. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fairies-forest-friends-lighted-magical-evenings-in-allaire-village-tickets-1982307536203?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Spring has sprung on the Goat Hill Overlook. Join Washington Crossing State Park staff on a hike on the overlook this spring. We will meet in the parking lot off George Washington Road in West Amwell. Call (609) 737-0609 or email joseph.moore@dep.nj.gov for more information.
Join us on a leisurely hike to Caven Point Beach and explore the urban and natural shoreline with views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Skyline. Call (201) 915-3400 (option 4) or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov for more information. Please meet in Lot #1 located at 300 Morris Pesin Drive. Dress to be outdoors, wear […]
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