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Educational Public Programs for April 2021
Click here for a PDF flier of our April programs
Both virtual and in-person programs continue to be developed. Please check back for additional program offerings. Masks must be worn and social distancing is required for all in-person programs. Pre-registration is required for all programs.
Virtual Birding Identification Workshop: Spring Warblers
(Adult)
This program will take a look at the northeastern United States’ most iconic group of birds, the warblers! Around 30 different warbler species pass through New Jersey in the Spring. Learn field markings, behavior, and other identification tips for each species.
$25 per household
Course Code: 57003
EEC-02 Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
7:00pm-8:00pm
Registration for April programs begins 9:00am on Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Growing a Green Thumb NEW
(All Ages; children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a registered adult)
Join our ‘green thumb’ Naturalist for an in-depth session on creating a great vegetable garden. Whether you will be planting containers or planting in the ground; learn tips about soil amendments, starting seeds, weed management, how to preserve your harvest, and companion planting. During a walk, observe nature’s strategies for healthy plants.
$12 per student/senior
$14 per adult
Course Code: 51883
EEC-01 Saturday, April 3
10:00am-Noon
EEC-02 Saturday, April 24
1:30pm-3:30pm
Spring Sensations
(All Ages; children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a registered adult)
Welcome the wonderful world of spring with a guided Naturalist walk. Put your senses to the test with some fun feeling, listening, looking, and smelling! Please be dressed for the weather; waterproof boots are strongly recommended.
$6 per student/senior
$7 per adult
Course Code: 51121
EEC-09 Monday, April 5
10:30am-11:30am
EEC-10 Tuesday, April 13
10:30am-11:30am
Forest Fitness
Get active with us! Walking outdoors is proven to help your wellbeing. Ditch the treadmill and join a Naturalist on the trails. This weekly walking group will walk continuously at a moderate pace with occasional breaks. Please be dressed for the weather; waterproof boots are strongly recommended.
Course Code: 51708
(Adult)
$24 for 4-day session per senior
$28 for 4-day session per adult
EEC-73 Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27
9:00am-10:00am
(All Ages; children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a registered adult)
$18 for 3-day session per student/senior
$21 for 3-day session per adult
EEC-74 Sundays, April 11, 18, 25
1:00pm-2:00pm
Budding Naturalist
(All Ages; children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a registered adult)
Join a Naturalist for a one-hour hike and view life in the park through their eyes as they share their knowledge and perspective of Lord Stirling Park. April shows off the spring beauty of the swamp! Each week a different Naturalist will lead your hike while focusing on various unique aspects of nature such as changes in nature, animals on the move, plants emerging, and much more. Boots and a camera are suggested.
$24 for 4-day session per student/senior
$28 for 4-day session per adult
Course Code: 51900
EEC-03 Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27
4:00pm-5:00pm
Virtual Homeschool: Crayfish Kids
(Suggested grades K-4)
Each Wednesday morning join EEC Naturalists for an hour-long program about the natural world. Naturalists suggest themes for following up the classes with a walk at a natural area near you. Program content is guided by the Next Generation Science Standards.
$24 per household
Course Code: 57008
EEC-04 Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30am-11:30am
Homeschool Afternoon NEW
(Suggested grades K-8; children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a registered adult)
Join a Naturalist for a one-hour walk and to view the park through their eyes. Search for signs of the season, returning wildlife, emerging plants, and more. Waterproof boots are strongly suggested.
$6 per student/senior
$7 per adult
Course Code: 51882
EEC-01 Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28
1:00pm-2:00pm
Habitrackers NEW
(All Ages; children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a registered adult)
Habitrackers is a program designed and geared for children who love being outdoors. This series will get them outside to study science and explore the natural world with a Naturalist. Please be dressed for the weather; waterproof boots are strongly recommended.
$24 for 4-day session per student/senior
$28 for 4-day session per adult
Course Code: 51902
EEC-01 Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29
4:00pm-5:00pm
Slime, Scales, and Tails- Oh My! NEW
(All Ages; children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a registered adult)
Explore the trails with a Naturalist to find our amphibian and reptile friends. We will look, listen, and learn about slimy and scaly critters! Please be dressed for the weather; waterproof boots are a must.
$6 per student/senior
$7 per adult
Course Code: 51176
EEC-24 Sunday, April 11
3:00pm-4:00pm
EEC-25 Saturday, April 17
3:00pm-4:00pm
EEC-26 Monday, April 26
5:00pm-6:00pm
Young Grasshoppers NEW
(All Ages; children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a registered adult)
It is never too early to get outdoors to experience the wonders of nature. This series will focus on using our five senses to explore the Great Swamp. Please be dressed for the weather; waterproof boots are a must.
$6 per student/senior
$7 per adult
Course Code: 51903
EEC-01 Monday, April 12
10:30am-11:30am
EEC-02 Sunday, April 18
10:30am-11:30am
Migration Monitoring NEW
(Adult)
Assist our Naturalists with an ongoing migration research project from the back deck of the Environmental Education Center (EEC). For two hours on select Saturday mornings, we will record what species, and their numbers, which pass over the EEC during migration. Throughout the program, we will be safely spread in designated spots on the observation deck. At the end of the spring season, if you have participated in the program, you will receive a compiled spring migration report.
$24 for 4-day session per senior
$28 for 4-day session per adult
Course Code: 51901
EEC-01 Saturdays, April 17 and 24
6:30am-8:30am
Spring Ephemerals, Spring Beauties NEW
(All Ages; children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a registered adult)
In the springtime, woodland wildflowers are at their peak carpeting the forest floor with color in the dappled sunlight. Join a Naturalist for a leisurely walk at Lord Stirling Park in search of these spring beauties.
$12 per student/senior
$14 per adult
Course Code: 51884
EEC-01 Friday, April 30
10:00am-Noon
Please note: Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the start of a program. Pending availability, enrollment may still be possible by calling 908-722-1200 ext.5002.
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