Gather around the campfire, and enjoy an evening of stories, songs, learning, laughter, and meaningful connection under the evening sky.Join us for a night of fun and educational activies around a roaring campfire! Our Park Rangers will be there to entertain you with stories, poems, and sing-a-longs. Located at our campsite near Fort Wadsworth Beach,…
A family friendly wildlife walk!Bring the whole family and discover the fascinating world of birds! Join park educator Joe Zarzhevsky for a beginner friendly bird walk as we explore local trails in search of resident and migratory birds. Along the way, we’ll learn how to use binoculars, identify birds by sight and sound, and uncover…
(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return for the Spring! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as autumn brings amazing changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and older. Borrow a…
(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as the season changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and up. Borrow a magnifying glass (please remember…
Come join us for Saturday stories in the Library Meeting Room!Saturday Storytime! 🌻Summer Saturday Storytime in the Library Meeting Room!For all preschool ages! 📚Siblings are welcome, too!Come join us in the library meeting room for stories, songs, and lots of fun!Since this is a mixed-age storytime, we will do our best to feature activities suitable…
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
(all ages) Enjoy a Free Guided Tour of the Arboretum Free guided tours of the Arboretum are offered most Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, from April 18 through October 17. Tours begin at the Visitors Center. No reservations are required and tours are on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals who would like…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
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A celebration of bees, blooms, and the many relationships alive in our garden!Join The Hort at the Greenhouse & Education Center at the Bee Jubilee featuring the New York Flower Show™, an afternoon celebrating bees and the flowering plants that sustain them. Explore the garden at your own pace, get an up-close look at bees…
Visit Philipsburg Manor every Saturday from July 11 to September 5 to explore history through fun activities, such as harvesting wheat, learning about pollination and other wildlife, exploring waterways, creating ceramics, and playing old-fashioned games. Each week has a new theme: July 11: Barnyard Bash July 18: Fabric & Fashion July 25: Hive & Honey August…
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Tour monarch butterfly habitat at Rockwood Hall and learn about their life cycle while spotting specimens!Explore the habitat of monarch butterflies with Shayla and Hailey on this family-friendly hike at Rockwood Hall!Learn about the monarch life cycle and their incredible transcontinental migration, why their numbers are in decline, and what we can do to help…
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Weeksville Green Market returns on August 22, 12- 5 p.m.
Join a park ranger to look for plants, birds, butterflies, and more!🌳🦅🦋 🌻Look for plants, birds, butterflies, and more. Walk through the Bird Loop Trail to view native and non-native plants as well as the birds that call Sandy Hook home. Reserve on Eventbrite.👟 1 mile over uneven sand and dirt.
(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return for the Spring! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as autumn brings amazing changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and older. Borrow a…
