Woodcock Watch
Sunday, March 11, 2018
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Join us for a Woodcock Watch with a presentation from Alan Rennie on these quirky birds followed by a guided hike to two of Fairview Farm’s meadows, which serve as popular Woodcock singing fields. This event is free, with an option to donate to our organization at the door.
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Full Moon Campfire & Night Hike
Friday, March 30, 2018
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Gather around a warm campfire to roast marshmallows and learn about the night sky! Afterwards, we’ll go for a night hike, using our senses to listen for owls and enjoying the glow of the Full Moon!
The cost is $25 per group of 4, $5 each additional guest. The deadline to register is Wednesday, March 28. For more information, please contact Lauren Theis by phone at 908-234-1852, ext. 314, or via e-mail at ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org.
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Annual Stream Clean-Up
Saturday, April 14, 2018
9 am to Noon
This year’s stream cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 9 am until noon at multiple locations around the watershed in Hunterdon, Somerset, and Morris Counties.
- If you want to register more than 15 people, please contact Angela Gorczyca directly.
- Register by March 1st to be guaranteed a stream cleanup t-shirt.
- Register by March 26th to be guaranteed your stream cleanup supplies. If you sign up after the 26th, please bring your own gloves and bags.
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Streamside Meditation
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
8:00 to 10:00 am
Enjoy a quiet morning reflecting on the peace and beauty of the watershed! Director of Education (and yoga instructor) Lauren Theis will guide participants through walking and sitting meditations alongside the beautiful Rockaway Creek at the Whittemore Preserve in Oldwick.
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Rain Barrel Workshop
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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Join us to learn about stormwater management in your yard and build your own rain barrel to bring home! Learn the importance of these barrels in saving water, and how to use them effectively.
During the workshop, participants have the option to build and take home a rain barrel for $40, or just attend the workshop for free (donations will be accepted at the door). All participants will receive literature on rain barrels and rain gardens, and a pack of native plant seeds.
For more information and to sign up, contact Lauren Theis, ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org, or Erica Rosetti, americorps@raritanheadwaters.org.
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Raritan River Sojourn
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Starting at 11:00AM
7 Mile paddle down the North Branch of the Raritan River from Burnt Mills Road to the Confluence in Branchburg
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Open Paddle in Clinton
Sunday, May 6, 2018
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Spend an hour paddling on gentle waters in our fleet of kayaks! These free events are great for beginners and include instruction for brand-new paddlers. Registration is required in advance!
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Raritan River Sojourn
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Starting at 11:00 am
Paddle South Branch of the Raritan River from Clinton to Darts Mills in Flemington
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Raritan River Sojourn
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Starting at 11:00 am
Paddle South Branch of the Raritan River from Flemington to Three Bridges
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Full Moon Campfire and Night Hike
Friday, June 22, 2018
7:30 to 9:30 pm
Gather around a warm campfire to roast marshmallows and learn about some incredible night wildlife! We’ll have special guests from Rutgers to teach us about BATS! We’ll even get to listen to them with a special acoustic monitor. We will also have Astronomers from the Morris Museum Astronomical Society, will bring their BIG telescopes and point out interesting celestial objects, stars and constellations under the glow of the Full Strawberry Moon!
The cost is $25 per group of four, $5 for each additional guest. Please register by Wednesday, June 20. For more information, please contact Lauren Theis by phone at 908-234-1852, ext. 314, or via e-mail at ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org.
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Meet the River
Saturday, July 8, 2018
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Get your feet wet (literally!) while we teach you about the wonders of water! Our educators will show you some incredible critters that live in our streams, help you try out fly fishing, make beautiful art with watercolors, and help you get to know your local river!
This event is free but guests are welcome to make a donation! Please let us know you’re coming by July 5. For more information and to register, contact Lauren at ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org
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Raritan River Sojourn
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Starting at 11:00 am
Paddle South Branch of the Raritan River from Three Bridges to the confluence in Branchburg
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Raritan River Sojourn
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Starting at 11:00AM
5-6 Mile Paddle along the Black River WMA from Pleasant Hill Road to Cooper Gristmill in Chester
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Open Paddle in Budd Lake
Sunday, September 16, 2018
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Spend an hour paddling on gentle waters in our fleet of kayaks! These free events are great for beginners and include instruction for brand-new paddlers. Registration is required in advance!
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Old Fashioned Country Fair
Sunday, October 7, 2018
11:30 to 4:30 pm
Information for 2018 coming soon! Click here to learn about last year’s event.
5th Annual Lantern Walk
Sunday, November 4th, 2018
Information for 2018 coming soon! Click here to learn about last year’s event.
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