Across the Watershed - Spring 2000

Following is a highly selective listing of events and activities offered to the public by private and county agencies that have facilities within the Great Swamp watershed. MANY OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS OFFER FAR MORE ACTIVITIES THAN THOSE LISTED, INCLUDING DAY AND WEEKEND TRIPS TO OTHER AREAS. CALL FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION.

In addition to programs and activities, many of the agencies are also staffed by naturalists and maintain extensive hiking trails, nature-center displays and exhibits, and book sales. For many listings, advance registration is required; for all, it is advised. To register, to receive additional information, or for directions, call the telephone numbers given below.

June:

Anytime: Volunteers needed to work with birds. Raptor Trust, Long Hill, 908.647.2353.

All month: New Jersey Waterfowl Stamp prints and silent auction, N.J. Audubon Society’s Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, free. 908.766.5787.

Every Friday and Saturday: 8:00-9:00 a.m., naturalist-led nature walk. Scherman- Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, free. 908.766.5787.

Every Saturday: 1:00 p.m., guided dog walk. Lord Stirling Riding Stables, Basking Ridge, $3 per dog. 980.766.5955.

2: 10:00-11:30 a.m., A Snake in the Grass, ages 3-6, Environmental Education Center, Basking Ridge, $4 per person. 908.766.2489.

3: 7:00-11:00 a.m., Beginning Birding field trip, Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, $8 for members, $15 for non-members. 908.766.5787.

10: 2:00-4:00 p.m., Beginning Birding lecture series, Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, $8 for members, $15 for non-members. 908.766.5787.

15: 7:30-9:00 P.M., Moonlight Madness, hiking after dark, Environmental Education Center, Basking Ridge, $6. 908.766.2489.

17: 8:30 a.m., adult horse show. Lord Stirling Riding Stables, Basking Ridge, free. 908.766.5955.

2:00-4:00 p.m., Joy of Nitrogen Purging workshop on optics, Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, free for members, $5 for non-members. 908.766.5787.

24: 8:00 a.m., junior horse show. Lord Stirling Riding Stables, Basking Ridge, free. 908.766.5955.

2:00 p.m., Butterfly Day. Slide presentation and discussion, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, Chatham Township, free. 973.635.6629.

12:30-2:00 p.m., butterfly walk in Morristown National Historical Park, sponsored by Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, $5 for members, $10 for non-members. 908.766.5787.

July:

Anytime: Volunteers needed to work with birds. Raptor Trust, Long Hill, 908.647.2353.

Every Friday and Saturday: 8:00-9:00 a.m., naturalist-led nature walk, N.J. Audubon Society’s Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, free. 908.766.5787.

Every Saturday: 1 p.m., guided dog walk, Lord Stirling Riding Stables, Basking Ridge, $3 per dog. 980.766.5955.

1: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Great Swamp Butterfly Count, start and end at Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, $15 for members, $20 for non-members. 908.766.5787.

2: 10:00-11:00 a.m., Nature Hikes for Tykes, ages 2-4 with parent, Environmental Education Center, Basking Ridge, $5 per pair. 908.766.2489.

8: 10:00 a.m.-Noon, Beginning Birding lecture series, Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, $8 for members, $15 for non-members. 908.766.5787.

9: 12:30-2:00 p.m., Wildflower Wandering, Environmental Education Center, Basking Ridge, $6. 908.766.2489.

15: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Beginning Birding field trip, Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, $8 for members, $15 for non-members. 908.766.5787.

8:30-10:00 p.m., Night Hike at Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, pre-registration required, limited to 20. $8 for members, $15 for non-members. 908.766.5787.

18-21: 1:00-4:00 p.m., Junior Naturalist Day Camp, ages 11-13, limited to 12. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, $60 for members, $85 for non-members. 908.766.5787.

22: 1:00-4:00 p.m., Dinosaur Day. Presentation, games, crafts, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, Chatham Township, free. 973.635.6629.

10:00 a.m.-Noon, naturalist-led family-oriented interpretive walks. $8 for members, $15 for non-members, Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville. 908.766.5787.

25-28: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Natural History Day Camp, ages 4-7, $60 for members, $85 for non-members. Limited to 17. Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville. 908.766.5787.

August:

1-3: 10:00 a.m.-Noon, Swampsearchers, an exploration of the summer swamp for grades 1 and 2, Environmental Education Center, Basking Ridge, $25. 908.766.2489.

5: 10:00 a.m.-Noon, Beginning Birding lecture series, Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, $8 for members, $15 for non-members. 908.766.5787.

13: 7:00-9:30 p.m., Basically Bats, Environmental Educational Center, Basking Ridge, $6. 908.766.2489.

26: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Beginning Birding field trip, Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries, Bernardsville, $8 for members, $15 for non-members. 908.766.5787.

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