Clinton Township Newsletter

2 5 n o v e m b e r 2 0 2 2 n o V 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 P a R k s & R e C R e a t i o n County Arboretum, 1020 Highway 31, Lebanon, NJ 08833 www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/parks.htm | email: parks@ co.hunterdon.nj.us 908.782.1158 | Pre-registration required – no walk-ins! BEAVER WALK: Tuesday, November 1, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Crystal Springs, ages 5 through adult, $3. Instructor: Laura Bush, Principal Park Naturalist. Class size: 20 people. Beavers are busy animals! They work with their sharp teeth, powerful tails, and big webbed feet to create wetlands. They live in family groups and build their own homes. Come explore their habitat, learn what they eat, how they raise their young, and much more. Bring binoculars for easier viewing (also available to borrow). Meet at Crystal Springs, Washington Township, Morris County Land Trust section, located off of Califon Road. When you enter Morris County, look for a small blue street sign on the left that reads "51-55," make a left into a development, and proceed to the end of the road to the cul-de-sac. The road becomes gravel and is the park entrance. A grass parking area is on the right about 500 feet down the driveway. Please note: there are no restrooms at this location. VIRTUAL TOUR: CUSHETUNK: Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, ages 12 through adult, free. FREE THURSDAY MORNING BIRD WALK: November 3, 7:30 am to 9:00 am, Echo Hill, adults. ANIMAL EXPLORATION HIKE: Sunday, November 6, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Point Mountain (80 Point Mt. Rd., Washington), all ages, $3. FREE RECREATION WALK: Wednesday, November 9, 9:30 am to 11:00 am, Laport Reserve, adults, free. HOMESCHOOL: ANIMAL EVIDENCE HIKE: Wednesday, November 9, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Arboretum, ages 7 and up, $3 per child (adult free). BLACK BEARS: Monday, November 14, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Echo Hill Park, ages 8 through adult, $3. FLOWERPOT COVER BASKET (virtual): Tuesday, November 15, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm, adults, $12, skill level: Beginner. TOT WALKS: ANIMAL HOMES: Echo Hill, 2 to 3 with adult, each walk $5 per child (adult free). Class size: 10 children. Instructor: Laura Bush, Principal Park Naturalist. Join Ms. Laura to discover nature at your local park! Leave the strollers behind as we take a walk to learn about the nature around us. We will also do a story and craft on the same theme. Please select Session A, B, C, or D for one or more themes. ANIMAL HOMES: Session A: Wednesday, 11/16 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am Session B: Wednesday, 11/16 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Session C: Thursday, 11/17 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am Session D: Thursday, 11/17 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm SENIOR STROLL: Wednesday, November 16, 9:30 to 11:00, Teetertown Preserve (camper lot), seniors, free. CHAOTIC ORIGIN OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM (virtual): Wednesday, November 16, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, free, ages 10 through adult. CONSTELLATIONS & THEIR MYTHS Friday, November 18, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Hoffman Park (Baptist Church Road parking lot), ages 10 through adult, $3. CAMOUFLAGE!: Saturday, November 19, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Echo Hill Park, ages 5 through adult, $3. Instructor: Laura Bush, Principal Park Naturalist. Class size: 25 people. Camouflage, also called cryptic coloration, is the blending in of an animal to its surroundings. Camouflage helps prey animals avoid their predators, and predators surprise their prey. Through a series of games and activities, we will study how camouflage works. Don't forget to wear your best camo gear! MAMMAL STUDY MERIT BADGE (virtual): Sunday, November 20, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, ages 11 through adult, free. UFO: UNFINISHED OBJECTS (BASKETRY): Monday, November 28, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Echo Hill, adults, $6. NATURE OF HAWAII (virtual): Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Ages: 8 through adult recommended (children must be accompanied by an adult), free. Instructor: Laura Bush, Principal Park Naturalist. Hawaii is a small state of 8 major islands formed by volcanic activity. There are over 3,000 plants that cannot be found anywhere else in the world, including ferns, trees, and flowers. The only native land mammal is the Hawaiian Hoary Bat. Hawaii is home to the only tropical rainforest in the United States. Hawaii has more endangered species per square mile than anywhere else in the world. Come learn about the geology and ecology of this tropical state! Combined, Anthony P. Kearns and Victor A. Rotolo have been serving the local community for over 60 years. Call Kearns Rotolo today 908.534.7900 to discuss any legal situation confronting you. Your half-hour consultation is free of charge! Their attorneys and staff are ready to serve your legal needs. Kearns Rotolo Law . 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com t h a n k s g i V i n g t R a V e l s a F e t y t i P s Thanksgiving is around the corner, marking the start of the busy holiday travel season. It's estimated that more than 50% of Americans have plans to travel this Thanksgiving holiday, putting some 50 million people on the road. The more cars on the road, the higher the risk of collisions and road rage incidents. Car accidents rank third on the list of most common causes of Thanksgiving-related injuries, behind fire-related injuries/grease burns and food poisoning. The increase in car accidents is due, in part, to the number of vehicles on the road, but congestion is only one of the contributing factors. Drowsy and impaired driving play their parts as well. The Thanksgiving travel time for most people is restricted to the Wednesday before and the Sunday after the holiday. Squeezing a trip into this short window leads to more fatigued drivers. The more tired you are behind the wheel, the less reliable your reflexes. And, for many people, holiday celebrations can involve an alcoholic beverage or two. Statistics show about 35% of Thanksgiving traffic fatalities involve a drunk driver. In fact, your risk of encountering a drunk driver this time of year is 56% higher than normal. To help keep the roadways safe during the holidays, police departments often set up checkpoints looking for drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol and for seat belt violations. You can do your part, too, by following the travel safety tips below: • Avoid distractions • Buckle up and slow down • Check the forecast; prepare for expected weather conditions • Follow traffic and construction zone rules • Give yourself extra time in case of traffic or weather delays • Keep your cell phone charged • Make sure your car's maintenance is up to date • On long trips, stop frequently and/or alternate drivers • Pack an emergency kit • Plan an alternate route or use a GPS If you do encounter car problems along the way, pull as far off the road as is possible. And, of course, don't drink and drive. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. – Anthony P. Kearns 502 U.S. 22 Lebanon, NJ 08833 908∙534∙7900 www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com Tony Kearns and Vic Rotolo Working Together to Protect What's Important to You

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