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Saturday Outdoor Adventures

Event Date/Time

May 12, 2012 to May 26, 2012
10:00 am until 10:45 am

This event occurs weekly on Saturday.

Description

May 12  Owls – Discover which owls inhabit the Watchung Reservation. Take a walk to known roosting sites to search for pellets and feathers. Learn to identify local owls by sight and sound.

May 19  Explore Your Senses – Investigate the out-of-doors to search for a shrub that smells of lemon, listen for the call of the cardinal, and look for tracks of local wildlife.

May 26  Blue Trail Hike – Hike this scenic trail as it meanders through the hills and along the Blue Brook. See what signs of spring can be found.

Cost donations appreciated
Location

Trailside Nature and Science Center
452 New Providence Rd.
Mountainside, NJ
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Additional Information
Phone908-789-3670
Websitehttp://ucnj.org/community/parks-community-renewal/parks-facilities/trailside-beta/
Ages: all ages
Admission: Registration suggested
County: Union
W-O (in-house use only): Yes
OTS (in-house use only): No

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