Clinton Township Newsletter

1 7 a p r i l 2 0 2 4 e A r t h D A y F e S t I v A l A n D m o r e ! w H A t ' s H A p p e n i n g A t p A r k s A n D r e C r e A t i o n ? County Arboretum, 1020 Hwy 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. Visit our website for details on these programs. • EARTH DAY FESTIVAL: Saturday, April 20, 10:30 am to 4:00 pm at Echo Hill Park. FREE- No pre-registration required. All Ages! Join us for the Division of Parks and Recreation's 20th Earth Day event! Help us celebrate the one, the only, Planet Earth! • Spring Break Nature Day: Wednesday, April 3, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Echo Hill Park, $38 per child. Session A: Grades K-2 Drop-off program. Session B: Grades 3-5 Drop-off program • NEW: Let's Try Trail Running, Safety Essentials of Trail Running. Thursday, April 4, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Echo Hill Park. Let's Try Trail Running! Thursday, April 11, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Hoffman Park; Thursday, April 18, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Sourland Mountain, Thursday, April 25, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Cushetunk Mountain, Ages 14 through Adult, Free. • Baby Walks: Friday, April 5, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, Columbia Trail, Ages 0 - 23 months, Free. • Mexican Blanket Round Basket: Saturday, April 6, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Echo Hill Park, Adults, $36. • N E W ! M o t i v a t e d M o n d a y W o r k o u t s w i t h L a u r a T a r l o w s k i : M o n d a y , A p r i l 8 , 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Hoffman Park, Adults, $8. • Tot Walks: Worms! A: Wednesday, April 10, 9:30 am - 10:30 am, Echo Hill Park, Ages 2 - 3 years, $10. B: Thursday, April 11, 9:30 am - 10:30 am, Echo Hill Park, Ages 2 - 3 years, $10. • Homeschool Nature Series, Ice Age New Jersey: Wednesday, April 10, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Echo Hill Park, Ages 7 - 17 years, $8. • Morning Bird Walk (one spot left!) Thursday, April 11, 7:00 am – 8:30 am, Assiscong Marsh, Ages 12 - Adult, Free. • Backpacking 102: Shakedown Hike: Saturday, April 13, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Point Mountain South, Ages 14 - Adult, $28. • Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge Webinar: Monday, April 15, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Ages 11 - 17, Free. • Homeschooler's Hands-on Crafts Pottery: Mondays, April 15, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Echo Hill, Ages 6 - 17, $12. • Adult Recreation Walk: Wednesday, April 17, 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Point Mountain North, Adults, Free. • Morning Bird Walk: Thursday, April 18, 7:00 – 8:30 am, Deer Path Park, Ages 12 - Adult, Free. • Baby Playdate at the Park: Friday, April 19, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm, Deer Path Park, Ages 0 - 23 months, Free. • Spring Amphibian Exploration! Sunday, April 21, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Sourland Mountain, Ages 6 - Adult, $8. • Motivated Monday Workout with Laura Tarlowski: Monday, April 22, 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Teetertown Preserve, Adults, $8. • Free Tree-ID Walk with Dennis Skillman: Wednesday, April 24, 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Miquin Woods, Adults, Free. • The Future of New Jersey's Forests Webinar Wednesday, April 24, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Ages 12 and up recommended, Free. • Morning Bird Walk: Thursday, April 25, 7:00 am – 8:30 am, Hunterdon Arboretum, Ages 12 - Adult, Free. • Raptor Trust and Lord Stirling Park Hike Van Trip: Thursday, April 25, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, Hunterdon Arboretum, Adults, $22. • Community CPR & First Aid: Saturday, April 27, CPR: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, First Aid: 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Echo Hill Park. Ages 12-Adult Cost: CPR: $31/person, First Aid: $31/person, Both: $43/person. • Lichen Workshop and Walk: Saturday, April 27, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Echo Hill Park, Adult, $8. • Kids' Hike for Fun! Sunday, April 28, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Cushetunk Mountain, Ages 5 - Adult, Free. • Homeschooler's Hands-on Crafts Basketry: Mondays, April 29, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Echo Hill, Ages 6 - 17, $12. • GROUP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE: Set up a program (like nature walks, birding, or craft classes, etc.) for your family, scout troop, school, or other group! Join several programs together - make a fun field trip - the park, indoors or outdoors! Programs are also available at your location. Contact us at: 908.782.1158 or: parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us if you're interested in booking a program.

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