Join RHA’s Restoration Coordinator Robert Lucas as his team plants trees in several locations throughout the South Branch watershed this fall. Sign up for one or more of these upcoming events! Please note, rain dates are not guaranteed. Decisions on weather are made approximately 24 hours in advance of each event. Corporate work groups and scouts ages 14+ welcome! Email Volunteer Coordinator Debbie Newcomb at dnewcomb@raritanheadwaters.org if you wish to sign up a large group.

South Branch Raritan River Tree Planting Event – 28 Jericho Road, High Bridge – Thursday October 23rd 

South Branch Raritan River Tree Planting event – 28 Jericho Road, High Bridge RAIN DATE (if needed) – Friday October 24th

Spruce Run Tree Planting Event @ Miquin Woods Preserve – Glen Gardner – Saturday November 1st 

Spruce Run Tree Planting Event @ Miquin Woods Preserve – Glen Gardner RAIN DATE (if needed) – Sunday November 2nd

Neshanic River Tributary Tree Planting Event – East Amwell Township – Thursday November 13th

 Neshanic River Tributary Tree Planting Event – East Amwell Township RAIN DATE (if needed) – Friday November 14th 

Fall Saturday Stewardship Events

On RHA’s preserves, stewardship efforts focus on planting native trees and shrubs to restore forests, removing invasive plants such as Autumn olive, Japanese barberry and Asiatic bittersweet, creating wetlands, improving wildlife habitat value and maintaining trails for the public to access. If you would like to help our efforts, please join Land Stewardship Manager Edward Whitehead at the following events this fall at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve in Bedminster Twp:

Saturday October 18th

Saturday November 8th

Lantern Walk – Sunday November 9th

This is a historic European festival celebrating autumn at the end of the agricultural year and the beginning of the harvest. Festive music plays as attendees carry lanterns through the meadows of Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve. Volunteers (ages 12+) are needed before, during and afterwards to ensure the event runs smoothly. This is a unique experience, one you will remember! Click here to sign up.

Lantern Walk Cleanup – Tuesday November 11th

Many hands make light work! Lauren Theis, RHA’s Director of Education is looking for volunteers to assist with cleanup tasks after our November 9th Lantern Walk event. If you are available, we would love for you to join us! Click here to sign up.

Corporate Volunteer Groups

If you are a corporation interested in a volunteer day of service, please visit our corporate page to fill out an inquiry form. RHA’s Volunteer Coordinator Debbie Newcomb will respond to you with a list of suggested projects catered to your groups needs.

RHA Watershed Engagement Team Ambassadors Needed

Raritan Headwaters Association is looking for volunteers to join our Watershed Engagement Team (W.E.T.)! W.E.T. Ambassadors are a group of volunteers with expertise in RHA’s programs, mission, and activities. These ambassadors work alongside RHA scientists and staff to engage with the community at local fairs, green festivals, and other events around central New Jersey.

This is a unique opportunity to receive high-level training, share your knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm for watershed protection, meet interesting, like-minded people, and have fun engaging with the community! You will receive a certificate, build your resume, and have access to RHA program director’s expertise. Join our team of fun and friendly professionals!

To join this team you must be age 18 or older and have reliable transportation. Click here to learn more about this exciting new initiative and to fill out an application form today.

Scout Projects

Eagle Scouts (and other local troops) are needed to help with the following projects. Please contact Stewardship Manager, Edward Whitehead if interested.

• Deer fencing implementation at Fairview Farm (large or small exclosure fences to keep deer out of strategic locations)
• Interpretative sign creation and implementation
• Park Bench construction and installation
• Creation and implementation of eel mops and fish ladders to allow eels and fish to travel upstream.
• Making one of our nature trails more accessible for disabled visitors. This would include plans to make the trail more ADA friendly, enrichment stops along the path involving senses stimulating activities, and other ideas TBD.
• Propose your own project idea