Clinton Township Newsletter

2 6 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 9 w w w . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . c o m CANOEING/KAYAKING RIVER DAY TRIPS: 8:15 AM to about 3:30 PM (give or take an hour), Leave from Arboretum, ages 8 through adults, $40 per trip *New for 2019! If you purchase three river trips at full price, you will get $5 off any other river trip for 2019. Must purchase all at the same time. If the trip is canceled, you must move to another trip. Your leaders will fit you with a lifejacket and paddle and then drive to the river, where they will discuss maneuvering techniques and canoe safety. Our leaders will guide you down the river. We paddle for about two hours, stop for lunch, and paddle for about two more hours. We are flexible with our time, which depends in part on natural forces, such as wind speed and water level. Sat., Aug. 31: Delaware, Phillipsburg to Riegelsville Sun., Sept. 8: Delaware, Kingwood to Bull's Island Sat., Sept. 28: Delaware, Martins Creek to Phillipsburg CPR FOR THE COMMUNITY COURSE (also Boy Scout Merit Badge), Wednesday, September 25 FIRST AID FOR THE COMMUNITY COURSE (also Boy Scout Merit Badge) Wednesday, October 2, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Echo Hill, ages 12 through adult, $30 for each session (register for CPR and First Aid together for $55) If you have ever wanted to learn CPR and First Aid, this is the time. These courses are taught by an American Heart Association (AHA) instructor. You will learn Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, Choking, and First Aid, allowing you to help anyone of any age. This is not a course for health care personnel. Boy Scouts may obtain their merit badge by setting up an additional meeting with Patrick, peckard@co.hunterdon.nj.us. *The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in CPR and instructional material for this purpose. Use of these materials in an education course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association. TOT WALKS 9:30 am to 10:30 am, Echo Hill, ages 2 to 3 with adult, each walk $3 per child; accompanying adult attends for free. Join Senior Park Naturalist Laura Bush on these early adventures to discover nature at your local park! Leave the strollers behind as we take a walk outside to see plants and animals around us. We will use our senses to focus on each theme. Each one-hour program will include a walk and an indoor time of a story and craft. We offer three walks of the same theme in a row; please select Session A, B, or C. INSECTS Session A: Thursday, September 12, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Session B: Friday, September 13, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Session C: Friday, September 13, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM FALL NATURE CLUBS FOR KIDS AGES 3 – 3RD GRADE Our popular nature clubs will introduce your child to many exciting nature topics. Park Naturalist Debra Reed will guide the children during hikes as they discover the diverse field, forest, and pond habitats at Echo Hill. Other hands-on activities include science experiments, field games, and take-home craft projects. The children will be able to observe the subtle changes from week to week as we progress through the season. Through our explorations, children will also hone their attention to detail as we observe the colors, shapes, textures, and sounds of the natural world. This year we are offering Sessions A and B for ages 3 to 5 and Session C for kindergarten through third graders. This is a drop-off program and children must be self-sufficient in the bathroom. Please be sure to dress your child for the outdoors so that the whole group will be able to enjoy our lessons fully. We strongly recommend old clothes and sneakers/boots that can get dirty. Nature Clubs meet rain or shine. In inclement weather, we shorten our outdoor adventures in order to spend more time inside. IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: For each child, a registration form must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian. Included on the form are the date of last tetanus shot, known allergies, and special care notes; please have this information ready. Each session is limited to ten children to ensure a quality experience for the participants. The Division of Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel any session due to low enrollment and give a full refund. Dates: Eight Tuesdays, September 10 to October 29 Location: Echo Hill. Cost: $90 for all 8 lessons. Session A: Time: 9:30 to 11:00 am. Ages: 3 to 5 years. Session B: Time: 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Ages: 3 to 5 years. Session C: Time: 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Ages: kindergarten through 3rd graders GROUP PROGRAMS: NEW FOR 2019: Group requestable nature programs are now available in the summer as well as during the school year! Call us and ask for Laura to set up a program for your summer camp or recreation program cost is $30 on-site, $55 off-site, $80 out-of-county. NATURE PROGRAMS SEASONAL NATURE WALK, All ages, 1 hr, $20, 25 max ANIMAL CLUES, Grade K+, 1 hr, 25 max AMAZING ADAPTATIONS, Grade K+, 1-1.5 hrs, 25 max INCREDIBLE INSECTS, Grade 1+, 1-1.5 hrs, 25 max PLANT STUDY, Grade 1+, 1-1.5 hrs, 25 max BIRDING, Grade 3+, 1-1.5 hrs, 25 max POND/STREAM STUDY, Grade 1+, 1-1.5 hrs, 25 max PLANT STUDY, Grade 1+, 1-1.5 hrs, 25 max ANIMAL STRATEGIES, All Ages, 1 hr, 25 max REPTILES ALIVE, All Ages, 1 hr, 25 max ROCKS AND MINERALS, Grade 3+, 1 hr, 20 max INTRODUCTION TO BIRDING, Grade 3+, 1 hr, 25 max SKULL WORKSHOP, Grade 2+, 1 hr, 25 max SCAT & TRACKS WORKSHOP, Grade 3+, 1 hr, 25 max WINGS & FEATHERS WORKSHOP, Grade 3+, 1 hr, 25 max NESTS & EGGS, Grade K+, 1 hr, 25 max MAPLE SUGAR TO GO, All ages, 1 hr, 25 max, $50 (off-site) PHYSICS IN NATURE, Grade 3+, 1-1.5 hrs, 25 max RECYCLING, Grade 1+, 1 hr, 25 max WATER ISSUES, Grade 1+, 1 hr, 25 max COMPOSTING FOR THE HOME, Grade 3+, 1 hr, 25 max LECTURES BATTY ABOUT BATS, Grade 3+, 1 hr BIRDS OF HUNTERDON, Grade 3+, 1 hr BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS, Grade 3+, 1 hr CO-EXISTING WITH COYOTES, Grade 3+, 1 hr HERPTILES OF HUNTERDON, Grade 3+, 1 hr MAMMALS OF HUNTERDON, Grade 3+, 1 hr MUSHROOMS & MOLDS, Grade 3+, 1 hr NJ BLACK BEAR, Grade 3+, 1 hr OWLS OF HUNTERDON, Grade 3+, 1 hr PLANETS OF THE INNER SOLAR SYSTEM, Grade 3+, 1 hr PLANETS OF THE OUTER SOLAR SYSTEM, Grade 3+, 1 hr RAPTORS OF HUNTERDON, Grade 3+, 1 hr TREES OF HUNTERDON, Grade 3+, 1 hr WATERFOWL OF HUNTERDON, Grade 3+, 1 hr WILDFLOWER FOLKLORE, Grade 3+, 1 hr WILDLIFE OF HUNTERDON, Grade 3+, 1 hr WOODPECKERS OF HUNTERDON, Grade 3+, 1 hr ATTRACTING BIRDS TO YOUR YARD, Adults, 1 hr HUNTERDON PARKS & RECREATION Adults, 1 hr, free Group Programs brochure on our website or pick one up at the Arboretum. Call us to register. We also tailor programs to scouts and homeschool groups. H u n t e R d o n C o u n t y d i v i s i o n o F p a R k s & R e C R e a t i o n i n s e p t e M b e R Location: 1020 Rt 31, Lebanon, NJ 08833 | Mailing Address: PO Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822 908.782.1158 | www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/parks.htm

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