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| Events For 04/27/14
(Sunday)
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TOUR DE OPEN SPACE
Time: 8:30 a.m.
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Prallsville Mill,
29 Risler Street (Route 29) , Stockton, NJ
Contact: 908-997-0725
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This cycling event takes you through some of the prettiest roads in New Jersey, bordering preserved farmland and open space in the Wickecheoke Creek region of Hunterdon County. There will be two 35-mile rides (hilly and rolling), with a rest stop and lunch included at the end of the rides.
$45
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| Events For 05/11/14
(Sunday)
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MOTHER'S DAY MEADOW WALK
Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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170 Longview Road , Far Hills, NJ 07931
Contact: 908-234-1225
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Don't just send Mom flowers...take her out to walk among them! Renowned bird aficionado and naturalist Evan Obercian will teach the basics of bird watching as we stroll through the fields, forest and a formal garden looking for birds found on the grounds during the migration and nesting season. Learn where to look for certain birds and how to distinguish their calls.
This free event will be held in conjunction with the Open Houses at Willowwood Arboretum and Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center. Please register in advance.
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| Events For 05/13/14
(Tuesday)
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PINELANDS PLANT COURSE - ADVANCED
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Pinelands Preservation Alliance,
17 Pemberton Road , Southampton, NJ 08088
Contact: 908-234-1225
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For those with a foundation of knowledge of Pine Barrens plants, here's a chance to learn more. This March through November course is designed for experienced botanists and researchers.
The course combines classroom work at the Pinelands Preservation Alliance headquarters with field work at the Franklin Parker Preserve. $150
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| Events For 05/29/14
(Thursday)
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PINELANDS PLANT COURSE - FUNDAMENTALS
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. one weekend day
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation and Pinelands Preservation Alliance
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Contact: 908-997-0725
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The Pine Barrens is a botanists dream, filled with rare plants found nowhere else on Earth. A great way to learn about them is through the course taught by Russell Juelg, New Jersey Conservation Foundations land steward and Pine Barrens educator. The 10-week summer course combines classroom workshops with field study at New Jersey Conservation Foundations 9,700-acre Franklin Parker Preserve. The classroom portion will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday, May 29 to July 31, at the Pinelands Preservation Alliance headquarters in Southampton. The outdoor portion includes nine all-day field trips to the Franklin Parker Preserve, to be held on weekends. Field trip dates are Saturday, May 31; Sunday, June 8; Saturday, June 14; Sunday, June 22; Saturday, June 28; Saturday, July 12; Sunday, July 20; Saturday, July 26; and Sunday, Aug. 3. $150
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| Events For 06/13/14
(Friday)
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SMARTPHONE SHUTTERBUGS - OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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170 Longview Road , Far Hills, NJ 07931
Contact: 908-234-1225
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Want to shoot that spectacular sunset or capture a close-up of a butterflys wings? Learn the art of simple smartphone photography while enjoying the outdoors. This practical, hands-on workshop will utilize the camera in your smartphone or tablet and incorporate apps to help you maximize your shutterbug potential. Bring water, sun protection and your own smart device.
This event is free and will fill up quickly. Please register in advance.
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