Fall Tree Planting Events
Join RHA’s Restoration Coordinator Robert Lucas at our upcoming tree plantings this fall. Sign up for one or more – your help is greatly appreciated! If you are interested in signing up a large group, please email Robert at rlucas@raritanheadwaters.org for instructions on how to do so.
Prescott Brook Tree Planting Event – Clinton Township, Hunterdon County
Friday, October 02
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1280201
Bushkill Brook Tree Planting Event – Flemington Borough, Hunterdon County
Saturday, October 17
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1297814
Bushkill Brook Tree Planting Event – Flemington Borough, Hunterdon County – RAIN DATE ONLY IF NEEDED
Sunday, October 18
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1297816
Herzog Brook Tree Planting Event – Far Hills, Morris County Day 1
Wednesday, October 28
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1297933
Herzog Brook Tree Planting Event – Far Hills, Morris County Day 2
Thursday, October 29
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1297934
Blackpoint Road Tree Planting Event – Branchburg Township, Somerset County RAIN DATE ONLY IF NEEDED
Thursday, November 05
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1280364
Blackpoint Road Tree Planting Event – Branchburg Township, Somerset County
Friday, November 06
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1280363
Helen Woodman Preserve Tree Planting Event – Far Hills, Somerset County Day 1
Wednesday, November 11
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1279988
Helen Woodman Preserve Tree Planting Event – Far Hills, Somerset County RAIN DATE ONLY IF NEEDED
Thursday, November 12
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1280191
Helen Woodman Preserve Tree Planting Event – Far Hills, Somerset County Day 2
Saturday, November 14
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1279989
South Branch Rockaway Creek Tree Planting Event – Readington Township, Hunterdon County Day 1
Wednesday, November 18
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1297684
South Branch Rockaway Creek Tree Planting Event – Readington Township, Hunterdon County Day 2
Thursday, November 19
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1297685
South Branch Rockaway Creek Tree Planting Event – Readington Township, Hunterdon County – RAIN DATE ONLY IF NEEDED
Friday, November 20
https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1297686
Lantern Walk
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 13+) are needed to ensure the event runs smoothly. It’s our last and one of our favorite events of the year! Please sign up here to share your time and talents with us!
Corporate Volunteer Groups
If you are a corporation interested in a volunteer day of service, please email RHA’s Volunteer Coordinator, Debbie Newcomb at dnewcomb@raritanheadwaters.org and she 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 at ewhitehead@raritanheadwaters.org 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