Clinton Township Newsletter

2 3 S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 8 800.452.9105 • 908.638.9339 www.AandLPoolService.com 1 VAN SYCKLE ST, HIGH BRIDGE, NJ 08829 SERVING HUNTERDON, WARREN, MORRIS, SOMERSET AND MERCER COUNTIES FOUNDED 1967 • LIC.#13VH02098100 Pool Openings Pool Closings Maintenance Swimming Pool Inspections Filter Repair/ Replacement Heater Repair/ Replacement Pump Repair/ Replacement Computerized Automation Pump/Acid Wash Safety Covers Renovations Leak Detection Services Pressure Testing Pool Cleaners Pool Chemicals Salt Generators SPA Covers SERVICES: S e p t e m b e r p r o g r a m S W I t h h u n t e r d o n C o u n t y p a r k S & r e C r e a t I o n • RECREATION WALKS: Wednesdays, 9:30 am to 11:00 am, all ages, free, pre- registration is required. September 5: County Arboretum, September 19: Cold Brook Reserve • CANOEING: RIVER TRIPS: 8:15 Am to about 3:30 Pm, Leave from Arboretum, ages 8 through adults, $35. Sat., Sept. 8: South Branch, Sun., Sept. 23: Delaware: Phillipsburg to Riegelsville • NATURE: CREATING A CHILDREN'S GARDEN FOR WILDLIFE: Sunday, September 9, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Echo Hill, grades 1 through 12, $7 per youth (accompanying adult attends for free) • DANCING: OPEN HOUSE COUNTRY SQUARE DANCE: Sunday, September 9, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Echo Hill, adults/teens, $3 admission, no pre-registration required • DANCING: SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: Session A: 12 Tuesdays, September 18 to December 18 (no class 10/23, 11/27). 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Echo Hill, adults/ teens, $60 per session. • NATURE: FALL NATURE CLUBS FOR AGES 3 - 3RD GRADE: Eight Tuesdays, September 11 to October 30, Echo Hill, $90 for all 8 lessons Session A: 9:30 am to 11:00 am, ages 3 to 5 years Session B: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, ages 3 to 5 years Session C: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, ages kindergarten through 3rd graders • NATURE: HOMESCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL SERIES: Second Wednesday of each month, September 2018 to May 2019, Echo Hill, ages 5 to 12, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, $30 per student for all 9 lessons • *NEW* NATURE: EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF MUSCONETCONG GORGE: Thursday, September 13, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Musconetcong Gorge, ages 10 through adult, $15. Guest presenter: Jared Rosenbaum • NATURE: DYE A TOTE BAG WITH NATURAL DYES: Friday, September 14, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Echo Hill playground, ages 10 through adult, $15 • BIRDING: SANDY HOOK VAN TRIP: Saturday, September 15, 7:30 Am to 4:30 pm, Arboretum, adults, $25, SOLD OUT; call for wait list • VAN TRIP: EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY & JACK'S FIREHOUSE FOR LUNCH: Saturday, September 15, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Arboretum, ages 12 through adult, $60 (includes lunch) • NATURE: TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TO EARLY LEARNERS: Monday, September 17, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Echo Hill, ages 14 through adult, $5 • NATURE: COEXISTING WITH COYOTES: Thursday, September 20, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Echo Hill Park Lodge, ages 10 and up, $3 • BIRDING: THURSDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS: 7:00 am to 8:30 am 9/20: Stanton Station, 9/27: Hoffman • NATURE: TOT WALKS: Echo Hill, ages 2 to 3 with adult, each walk $3 per child; accompanying adult attends for free. (BUTTERFLIES) Session A: Thursday, September 20, 9:30 am to 10:30 am, Session B: Friday, September 21, 9:30 am to 10:30 am, Session C: Friday, September 21, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm • VOLUNTEERING: PUBLIC LANDS DAY: Saturday, September 22, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Wescott Preserve, ages 12 and up (children must be accompanied by an adult), Free! • NATURE: MUSHROOM WALK: Saturday, September 22, 3:00 to 5:00 pm, Cushetunk Preserve, ages 12 through adult, $5. Guest presenter: Rich Balsley • RECREATION: BICYCLE SAFETY CHECK: Sunday, September 23, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Columbia Trail, all ages, free • POTTERY IN THE WOODS: NATURE POTTERY for CHILDREN: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Arboretum, ages 5 to 13 with adult, $35. Instructor: Emma Rimi. Sunday, September 23: CERAMIC LEAF TRAY for CHILDREN • POTTERY IN THE WOODS: NATURE POTTERY for ADULTS: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Arboretum, ages 14 through adult, $40. Instructor: Emma Rimi. Sunday, September 23: CERAMIC POCKET that HANGS ON THE WALL for ADULTS • NATURE: SHINRIN-YOKU (FOREST THERAPY): Mondays, ages 12 through adult, $5 per session. September 24, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Crystal Springs Preserve, meet at Teetertown group parking. October 22, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Hunterdon County Arboretum • VAN TRIP: MOUNT TABOR 25th ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR: Saturday, September 29, 9:00 Am to 6:00 pm, Arboretum, adults, $18, plus $25 tour fee to be paid by you the day of the trip. (lunch is not included in the price). Guest Guide: Chip Colombo, One space left! • BACKPACKING: BEAR MOUNTAIN: Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30, 8:00 am on Saturday to 5:00 pm on Sunday. Meet at Arboretum, ages 14 - adult, $50 Find out more at: www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/programs.html

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