Stream Cleanup Event at Finderne Wetlands in Bridgewater – Friday November 28th 10-11:30am

Please join Girl Scout Gold Award Candidate, Alyssa P., as she co-hosts a cleanup with Raritan Headwaters Association to take action against environmental damage!  If you would like to attend fill out this Google form.

Additional details will be provided after registration.  This event is open to the public and if children come individually, parents should plan to stay. Any questions, please email Alyssa at environmentalaction2025@gmail.com

Winter Tool Cleanup – Thursday December 4th 9am-12pm

RHA’s Stewardship Manager Edward Whitehead is in need of cleanup help after a busy field season! Muddy tools need cleaning! Dull blades need sharpening! Wooden handles need sanding! And the tool shed is in disarray! Come help us put tired tools to bed for the 2025 season. To learn more and to sign up click here.

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