Ride the train from Flemington Station to Everitt Farms for the ultimate fall adventure. Pick a pumpkin, explore the corn maze, take wagon rides, see sunflowers, and listen to music, and more. Dates and times: Every weekend, from Saturday, September 27, through Sunday, October 26. Daily departures are from Flemington Station at 10 am, 12:30 […]
The nature clubs offer an array of captivating subjects to introduce your child to the wonders of the natural world. Naturalist Debra Reed will lead the children on outdoor excursions to explore nature, through hands-on experiences, such as science experiments, games, and craft projects. Dress your child for the outdoors; old clothes and sneakers/boots that […]
Join Tom Sheppard, Chief Park Naturalist, as he looks for the spring migrants and local breeding birds around the county. You will use eyes and ears to determine which birds are around, as well as to observe other signs of the spring season. This is a great chance to brush up on your songbird identification […]
At Northlandz, the world’s largest miniature wonderland, there will be a kids' costume contest (1-3 pm), trunk-or-treat (11 am to 5 pm), a pumpkin hunt, pumpkin carving, a scavenger hunt, a spooky tour, and on outdoor train ride.
This annual event has been described as “a parade that stands still!” Imagine dump trucks, fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, military Jeeps and lots more: over 25 vehicles all in one place, parked so kids can get a close-up look. Start the morning with “Hold the Horn” from 11 am to 12 pm, which is […]
This series of programs will focus on learning about some of the species that depend on humans and the artificial boxes that are made and installed for them. Each session will focus on the species and then each family unit will get one kit and will assemble the structure for the species and get to […]
Beginners will make a hand broom with its angled shape, excellent for getting at those hard-to-reach places. It is often used as a fireplace broom or to sweep away pesky spider webs. Finished broom is approximately 19 inches long. Workshop includes weaving a rattan handle onto the broom. Bring a bag lunch and drink for […]
Learn this 3-directional weave and create hexagonal spaces and star shapes. The completed basket measures approximately 15” long x 6” wide by 4” deep. Bring a drink and bag lunch for a 30-minute lunch break. Students can choose to make a round-shaped cheese basket if they prefer.
The Homeschool Nature Program is a monthly dose of outdoor education and exploration. In each session, your child will immerse themselves in a new and exciting nature topic, fostering curiosity and a deeper connection to the natural world. Black bears are back and thriving in New Jersey. In this newly updated program, you will explore […]
Join Nature Adventurers and get ready for super fun hikes, animal spotting, campfire stories, and wild games. Open to kids ages 5 to 9. This is a dropoff program.
Discover nature at your local park. You will read a story and take a walk to learn about the nature around and do a craft on each theme.
Take a winter walk in the park and make a homemade candle to discover the sights and scents of the season.
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