Clinton Township Newsletter

2 5 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 3 C l i p , P i c k , a n d S t r o l l : W e d n e s d a y s , S e p t . 6 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Point Mountain South, adults, free Baby Playdates at the Park: Be prepared to sit on the grass and experience nature! Join naturalist and new mom Laura to explore sensory activities, read nature books, and play games. Bring a blanket to sit or lay on if desired and dress for the weather. Friday, Sept. 8, 10:00 am - 10:30 am, Echo Hill Park, Ages 0 - 12 months, free M a k i n g C o r d a g e : F r i d a y , S e p t . 8 , 1 : 0 0 p m - 4 : 3 0 p m , A r b o r e t u m G a r d e n s , Ages 14 - adult, $15 Grandparent and Me Nature Walk: Sunday, Sept. 10, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Point Mountain, Ages 4 - adult, free T r e e I D W a l k s w i t h D e n n i s S k i l l m a n *New: Monday, Sept. 11, 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Point Mountain, adults, free Fall Nature Club: (ages 3 – 3rd Grade). Eight Tuesdays, Sept. 12 - October 31, Deer Path Park, Cedars Pavilion. Cost: $90/8 l e s s o n s ; a c c o m p a n y i n g adult attends for free. Session A: 9:30 am - 10:30 am, Ages 3 - 5 years. Session B: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Ages 3 - 5 years. Session C: Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Ages: 5 - 8 years Tot Walks – Insects! Echo Hill, A g e s 2 - 3 w i t h a d u l t , E a c h w a l k $5/child. Session A: Wednesday, S e p t . 1 3 a t 9 : 3 0 a m - 1 0 : 3 0 a m , S e s s i o n B : W e d n e s d a y , S e p t . 1 3 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Session C: Thursday, Sept. 14 at 9:30 am - 10:30 am, Session D: Thursday, Sept. 14 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Crafty Carrier: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Echo Hill, adults, $28 Homeschool – Coyotes and Co- existing with Them: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Deer Path Pavilion, Ages 7 - 17, $5 Morning Bird Walk: Thursday, Sept. 14, 7:00 am - 8:30 am, Hoffman Park, Ages 12 - adult, free Walk a Loop at Point Mountain: Saturday, Sept. 16, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, Point Mountain, Ages 12 - adults $15 Reed and Honeysuckle Oval Dish: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, Echo Hill, adults, $15 F r e e R e c r e a t i o n a l W a l k s : W e d n e s d a y , S e p t . 2 0 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Miquin Woods, adults, free Morning Bird Walk: Thursday, Sept. 21, 7:00 am - 8:30 am, Hunterdon County Arboretum, Ages 12 - adult, free Mindfulness Tree Walk: Thursday, Sept. 21, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Sourland Mountain, Ages 12 - adult, free Musconetcong Nature Walk – Animal Evidence: Friday, Sept. 22, 9:00 - 11:30 am, Musconetcong Gorge, Ages 12 - adult, $10 Baby Walks: Get outside with your baby and explore your local trails! We'll do some nature education geared toward the adults and enjoy the company of other parents and caregivers in the area. We'll walk at the pace of the adults; we ask that babies be carried or in a stroller. Fri., Sept. 22, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Columbia Trail, Ages 0 - 23 months, free. Autumn Equinox Hike: The word "equinox" comes from the Latin aequus, which means "equal," and nox, which means "night." It is the two days of the year where we have 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness. The Autumn Equinox means that shorter days are ahead and is also the first day of fall. Join naturalist Laura Bush for an afternoon walk to see what is happening in nature during this transition from summer to autumn. Saturday, Sept. 23, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Hunterdon County Arboretum, all ages, free. Senior Stroll: Hoffman Park: W e d . , S e p t 2 7 , 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Hoffman Park, adult, free Reptiles of Hunterdon: Live Animal Webinar W e d . , S e p t . 2 7 , 7 : 0 0 - 8 : 0 0 p m , Ages 7 - adult, free M o r n i n g B i r d W a l k : T h u r s . , S e p t . 2 8 , 7:00 - 8:30 am, Stanton Station, Ages 12 - adult, free K n o t l e s s Netting: F r i d a y , S e p t . 2 9 , 1:00 - 4:30 pm, Deer Path Pavilion, Ages 14 - adult, $15 GROUP PROGRAMS: Set up a program just for your family, scout troop, school, or other group! Jo i n s e v e r a l p r o g r a m s together - make a fun field trip - the park, indoors or outdoors! Contact us - book a program! w h A T ' s h A P P e n I n g A T h u n T e r D o n P A r k s A n D r e c r e A T I o n ? Hunterdon Parks & Recreation | 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! Children must be accompanied by an adult Iron Girl Project (IGP) is proud to partner with Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club, along with the Heritage Cares Foundation, to host the Second Annual Links for Lex Golf Outing & Dinner! The event will take place on Monday, September 18, with registration and lunch starting at 11:00 am and a 12:30 pm shotgun start. The registration fee of $225 for golfers includes a day of golfing on the beautiful Stanton Ridge Par-71 championship golf course, a grab-and-go lunch, beverage and snack service on the course, participant's gift, cocktail reception and full buffet dinner, bar service and dessert! The event will also feature a 50/50 Raffle Helicopter Ball Drop, basket raffles, a silent auction and a chance to win a new car with a Hole In One contest. All proceeds raised benefit the Iron Girl Project's Alexea G. Karpinski Memorial Scholarship Fund. In June 2023, IGP awarded nine scholarships totaling $20,277 to graduating high school student-athletes who demonstrated leadership, determination and compassion on their teams, in their classrooms, and in their communities. The amount of the scholarship given to each winner was $2,253 to reflect the jersey numbers Lex wore at Hunterdon Central, #22 for lacrosse and #53 for field hockey. Iron Girl Project, Inc. was created to honor Alexea "Lex" Karpinski, an aspiring two- sport D1 varsity athlete and Honor Roll student in her junior year at Hunterdon Central Regional High School who passed away suddenly in November of 2020. It supports high school student-athletes in their journey to create their own legacy, one which has a positive impact on their teammates, families and communities. Lex worked hard to be strong both physically and mentally. According to her parents, Danielle and Mike Karpinski, "Lex believed that every day was a chance to be greater than the day before, for herself, friends, teammates and coaches. It was important to Lex to prove her worth and create a positive legacy." To register or become a sponsor of the Links for Lex Golf Outing & Dinner, please visit: https://birdease. com/irongirlproject. For more information on the Iron Girl Project, please see: www.IronGirlProject.org or email: IronGirlProject@gmail.com. s e c o n D A n n u A l ' l I n k s f o r l e x ' g o l f o u T I n g T o b e h e l D A T s T A n T o n r I D g e g o l f & c o u n T r y c l u b

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