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| Events For 06/22/13
(Saturday)
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COOPER RIVER PADDLE: PENNSAUKEN/CAMDEN
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 PM
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Sponsored by: New Jersey Conservation Foundation
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Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Contact: 908-234-1225x126
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PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE!! 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 may supply your own boat and life jacket (required)or rent a canoe. 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 Kaighn Avenue Dam in Pennsauken. Limited to 20 boats. The cost is $10 per person for your own boat. To rent a canoe, the cost is $25 per seat.
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| Events For 06/23/13
(Sunday)
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BOOK READINGS--OPEN SPACE & CYCLING
Time: various
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Location: various,
Michael Heffler, a member of NJ Conservation Foundation and former President of the Princeton FreeWheelers cycling club, will be reading from his recently published book, "Climbing Though Life - A Collection of Hilly Vignettes" and signing copies. The vignettes convey Albert Einstein's quote: "Life is like riding a bicycle - in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving." The reading will include vignettes on open space and cycling.
Dates, times and locations of the readings are listed below. The readings will be 30 minutes followed by Q&A and book signings.
Tuesday June 25, Labyrinth Books in Princeton at 6 pm
Thursday June 20, Hunterdon County Library in Flemington at 7 pm
Sunday June 23, Lambertville Justice Center (old Acme), S. Union St in Lambertville at 4:30 pm
Friday June 28, Hopewell Train Station at 7:30 pm
Free
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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,
, Chatsworth, NJ 08019
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, NJ 07931
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, NJ 08019
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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, NJ 07931
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, NJ 08101
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, NJ 07405
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, NJ 07920
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, NJ 08019
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, NJ 08559
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, NJ 08019
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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