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| Events For 05/30/13
(Thursday)
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SPECIAL PINES BARREN PLANTS COURSE-PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
Time: Workshops 7 PM - 9 PM; Field Trips 9 AM - 3 PM - see description for dates
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
Event Sponsor: Co-Sponsored by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance
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Location: Indoor Workshops - PPA Office, Pemberton; Field Trips - Franklin Parker Preserve, Chatsworth,
17 Pemberton Road , Southampton Township,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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The course will consist of ten evening classroom sessions and ten weekend field trips. The classroom sessions will take place every Thursday at the Pinelands Preservation Alliance's office in Pemberton starting May 30th and continue through August 8th (with the exception of July 4th. All day (9AM - 3PM) field trips will take place at the Franklin Parker Preserve in Chatsworth on the following dates: June 2, 8, 16, 22, 30; July 13, 21, 27; Aug 4, 10.
In this course, we will not only sharpen identification skills but discuss why we might want to positively identify any of the hundreds of plants growing wild in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. In recreational field botany, we typically pay scant attention to the utility of plants, deriving pleasure simply from the thrill of learning, and an appreciation of their beauty and mysteries. But a surprising number of Pinelands plants have practical value to us, as the early inhabitants of the land were quite aware. Many are edible, or at least produce edible parts, and an even larger number have medicinal properties. Others are useful in construction or other crafts, or provide choice firewood. We will study live and pressed specimens during ten evening workshops, and make ten weekend field trips. We will pay close attention to plants and plant communities that are of conservation priority. Students will need a copy of Guide to Flowering Plant Families, by Wendy Zomlefer, a 10X hand lens, and a field notebook. A list of additional recommended reference material will be sent to registrants. For the field trips, students will need a plant identification field manual and an illustrated glossary of botanical terms (see recommended material), a field notebook, and a 10X hand lens. $150 per person.
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| Events For 06/01/13
(Saturday)
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NATIONAL TRAILS DAY HIKE: APSHAWA PRESERVE
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Apshawa Preserve,
Northwood Drive , West Milford,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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Discover the Apshawa Preserve with New Jersey Conservation Foundation's Highlands Regional Manager Ingrid Vandegaer as she leads a hike through the Apshawa Preserve in West Milford. This is an annual hike which began with the opening of the Apshawa trail system on National Trails Day 2007. Get to know the special features of this signature Highlands landscape. Learn about the innovative forest restoration work underway. Children free. $5 per adult.
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| Events For 06/02/13
(Sunday)
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WILDFLOWER WANDER: BAMBOO BROOK
Time: 1 PM - 4 PM
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
Event Sponsor: Morris County Park Commission
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Location: Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center,
11 Longview Road , Far Hills,
Contact: 908-234-1225 x126
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This program is part of an open house sponsored by the Morris County Park Commission at Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center in Chester Township. Explore the sights and sounds of a wildflower meadow with a naturalist who will lead this walk through the meadows of Bamboo Brook. We will look at beautiful flowering trees and flowers as well as the insects that make the meadows thrive. The walks through the meadow will be ongoing from 1:00 pm through 3:45 pm. Bring binoculars and a magnifying glass! FREE.
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| Events For 06/15/13
(Saturday)
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BIRDHOUSE BUILDING WITH A BUDDY: FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE
Time: 9 AM - 12 Noon
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Franklin Parker Preserve,
Route 532 , Chatsworth,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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Visit the Franklin Parker Preserve in Chatsworth and build a bird house to take home for your backyard. Supervising construction will be New Jersey Conservation Foundation's Assistant Director for South Jersey, Chris Jage. All ages and construction skill levels welcome! $15 per birdhouse.
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DOG RETRIEVAL DEMONSTRATION: WICKECHEOKE PRESERVE
Time: 10 AM - 12 Noon
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Huey Ponds,
71 Joe Ent Road (near Allen's Corner Road) , Franklin Township,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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Watch retriever dogs in action! Dog trainers will demonstrate their dog retrieval skills in the ponds at New Jersey Conservation Foundation's preserved Huey property on Joe Ent Road in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County. The property is a part of NJCF's Wickecheoke Preserve. After the demonstration, participants will follow a guided hike with New Jersey Conservation Foundation's staffer Marie Newell to learn about the history of the fish ponds on the property and further explore this special place. This is a great Father's Day weekend outing! $5 per adult. Children free.
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| Events For 06/22/13
(Saturday)
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COOPER RIVER PADDLE: PENNSAUKEN/CAMDEN
Time: 12 Noon - 3:30 PM
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Camden County Boathouse,
7050 North Park Drive , Pennsauken,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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Paddle the Cooper River in Camden with New Jersey Conservation Foundation's Regional Manager in Camden, Maria Tranguch, and the Urban Trekkers Boatworks. Boaters will explore the crannies and rocks along the river. Cormorants, kingfishers, green herons and possibly a bald eagle may also be spotted. You must supply your own boat and life jacket (required). Please note this trip requires significant physical exertion. Participants should be in good shape and be able to carry their boat for portage around a dam. Closed-toe shoes, plenty of water, sunscreen, hat and a snack are also recommended. The trip will launch from Camden County Boathouse in Pennsauken. Limited to 20 boats. $10 per person.
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| Events For 07/14/13
(Sunday)
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BLUEBERRY PICKIN': FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE
Time: 8 AM - 3 PM
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Franklin Parker Preserve,
Route 532 , Chatsworth,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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Join us for some old-fashioned blueberry pickin'! The Franklin Parker Preserve, New Jersey Conservation Foundation's largest preserve, is known mostly for its history of cranberry cultivation, but it also contains some large, previously cultivated blueberry fields. Many of these areas continue to produce big, delicious blueberries! Come out for an all-you-can-pick experience. Bring plenty of water and containers for blueberries. Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and a hat so you don't expose too much skin to the bugs. Russell Juelg, Land Steward and Pine Barrens Educator, will oversee the pickin' and share stories about Pine Barrens ecology and lore! $5 per adult.
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| Events For 08/09/13
(Friday)
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CELEBRATE THE MOTH: BAMBOO BROOK
Time: 9 PM - Midnight
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center,
11 Longview Road , Far Hills,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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Watch as a naturalist catches moths on a sheet backlit by a bright light. Discover the beauty and individuality of these magnificently diverse creatures. This is a great family night-time outing. Bring a flashlight. FREE. Please pre-register.
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| Events For 09/07/13
(Saturday)
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FAMILY NATURE HIKE: FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
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Sponsored by: Pinelands Preservation Alliance
Event Sponsor: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Franklin Parker Preserve,
Chatsworth Lake off Route 532 , Chatsworth,
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The 6-mile Red Trail at the Franklin Parker Preserve is primarily a footpath through the woods, but portions of it coincide with dike and service roads, which allow hikers to see the many and diverse features of the Preserve. The trail provides access to cedar swamps and hardwood swamps, and traverses pitch pine lowlands and pine/scrub oak forests. The pace will be leisurely, with plenty of stops along the way. Pack a lunch and lots of water. Russell Juelg, New Jersey Conservation Foundation's Land Steward & Pine Barrens Educator, will lead this discovery hike. Contact Tom Dunn (tomdunn@pinelandsalliance.org); 609-859-8860x14) at the Pinelands Preservation Alliance for more information. $15 per adult.
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| Events For 09/22/13
(Sunday)
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BUTTERFLY RAMBLE: BAMBOO BROOK
Time: 1 PM - 4 PM
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
Event Sponsor: Morris County Park Commission
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Location: Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center,
11 Longview Road , Far Hills,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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This program is a partnership event between the Morris County Park Commission and New Jersey Conservation Foundation. Dr. Emile DeVito, staff biologist with New Jersey Conservation Foundation, will lead this early autumn walk. This is a great time of year to observe Monarch butterfly migration and late season wildflowers. The meadows of Bamboo Brook contain beautiful fall asters, goldenrods, and many native pollinators. These drought-resistant, colorful, native flower meadows are a hub of activity, so bring a magnifying glass and observe remarkable details of flowers and their pollinators! The walks will be continuous from 1:00 pm through 3:45 pm. The program will take place as part of an open house day of events sponsored by the Morris County Park Commission. FREE
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| Events For 09/28/13
(Saturday)
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DELAWARE RIVER HERITAGE BIKE RIDE : CAMDEN
Time: 9 AM
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Delaware River Heritage Trail,
800 Cooper Street , Camden,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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The bicycle ride will follow the Delaware River Heritage Trail from Camden to Trenton. Join Maria Tranguch, New Jersey Conservation Foundation's Camden Regional Manager, members of the Rails to Trails Conservancy and CYLCE (Camden Youth Learning Cycling and Exercising) for this trip. Participants must supply their own bike and helmet, which is mandatory. The entire trip is 40 miles but the trail follows the NJ Transit light rail line; participants may stop and return on rail based on their time and endurance. Riders who complete the trip to Trenton will return to Camden via NJ Transit light rail. Bring your own water, lunch and return train fare. Since the Trail is primarily on roads shared with cars and other vehicles, participants should have experience with on-road cycling. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
$10 per adult. Free for children under 18.
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HEALTHY FOREST HIKE: APSHAWA PRESERVE
Time: 10 AM - 12 Noon
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Apshawa Preserve,
Northwood Drive , West Milford,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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New Jersey Conservation Foundation's Highlands Regional Manager, Ingrid Vandegaer, will lead hikers through the Apshawa Preserve while a naturalist will explain the features of a healthy forest. Hikers will learn about the role of a 3-mile deer exclosure fence in creating healthier, more diverse plant life. Children will follow a plant treasure hunt to learn about plants in a fun way. $5 per adult.
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| Events For 10/05/13
(Saturday)
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GREAT SWAMP HIKE: GREAT SWAMP NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge,
241 Pleasant Plains Road , Basking Ridge,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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New Jersey Conservation Foundation's biologist Dr. Emile DeVito, and biologist/nature photographer, Blaine Rothauser, will enlighten and entertain you on a walk through the restricted management area of the National Wildlife Refuge not usually open to the public. Hikers will also be invited to explore the Fenske Visitor Center located in Basking Ridge. Space is limited so sign up early. $5 per adult.
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| Events For 10/26/13
(Saturday)
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FALL STAR PARTY: FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE
Time: 6 PM - 11 PM
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
Event Sponsor: Willingboro Astronomical Society
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Location: Franklin Parker Preserve,
Route 532 , Chatsworth,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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Join New Jersey Conservation Foundation and the Willingboro Astronomical Society at the Franklin Parker Preserve in Chatsworth, Burlington County for our annual fall Star Party. The dark sky in the Pine Barrens offers a great opportunity to look through a variety of telescopes to site some of the incredible wonders of the nighttime sky. In case of inclement weather, visit www.wasociety.us for cancellation information. $5 per adult.
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| Events For 11/10/13
(Sunday)
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DONALD JONES HIKE: WICKECHEOKE PRESERVE
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Wickecheoke Preserve,
24 Risler Street , Stockton,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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New Jersey Conservation Foundation's annual Donald Jones Memorial Hike in Stockton, Hunterdon County, is one of our most popular events. Three separate hikes of varying lengths allow participants to experience the special topography of the Wickecheoke Creek. Dogs are allowed on some of the hikes. Refreshments will be available at the Prallsville Mills following the hikes. FREE. Please pre-register.
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| Events For 11/17/13
(Sunday)
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WILD FOR A DAY! FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Location: Franklin Parker Preserve,
Chatsworth Lake off Route 532 , Chatsworth,
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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Children will have the chance to run wild in the woods, with parents trying to keep up! Families will enjoy this event as they explore the mysteries of Pine Barrens nature together. New Jersey Conservation Foundation's Land Steward and Pine Barrens Educator, Russell Juelg, will lead this wild expedition. $5 per adult.
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