To register, go to http://forestresourceeducationcenter.eventbrite.com
and choose the program you would like to register.
*******PLEASE NOTE TIMES VARY*******
All programs are held outdoors so dress for weather. Please remember to cancel if unable to attend. Registration is free. Come meet out front of the Forest Resource Education Center,
495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson, NJ.
Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m.
Wildlife Habitat Evening
Forests seem so silent when we enter them but animals are here!
They are hiding or waiting until we leave.
Learn how to see and identify the signs of numerous mammals and reptiles. Learn more about all the animals that call the forest their home.
Come meet out front of the Forest Resource Education Center,
495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson, NJ.
Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis.
Accepting 20 people per hike. Registration is free.
All programs are held outdoors so dress for weather.
Thursday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Back Deck Forestry
We start out the evening with "Fish and Whistle" a popular
local bluegrass band. Then there's a break for a short presentation
by one of our FREC naturalist on a forestry topic. Finally, we round out the evening with light refreshments and another set from the band.
The event will be outdoors on our deck except in inclement weather,
when it will be moved inside to our display room.
Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis. Registration is free.
Limited to 40 toe-tapping persons.
Monday, July 24 at 10 a.m.
Forest Bathing
Join us for a short meditative walk encompassing forest aromatherapy,
sensory touching, tree canopy visualization, sight and sound of
nature and stretching using tree trunks.
Wear soft shoes and bring a cool drink. Unplug and relax.
Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis. Accepting 10 people per hike. Registration is free and open to all persons 15 years plus.
Wednesday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Bees, Wasps, Hornets and Yellowjackets!
A Who's Who walk that will introduce you to bees, wasps and
hornets common in New Jersey. Learn how to tell these insects apart,
know their lifestyles, tell-tale signs, and find out how important
these amazing creatures are to our human lives.
Our program meets in front of the Forest Resource Education Center,
495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson, NJ.
Accepting 20 people per hike. Registration is free.
Friday, July 28 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, July 29 at 10 a.m.
Owls for Kids
Come out for a morning program on New Jersey Owls.
This will include taxidermy and owl call, followed by an owl pellet dissection using a vole identification guide with each participant.
Registration required. Maximum participants 12 per class. Children ages 10-16.
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Forest Resource Education Center
495 Don Connor Blvd.
Jackson, NJ 08527
FREC@dep.nj.gov 732.928.2360
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