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Sunset Kayak Tour of the Navesink Hartshorne Woods Claypit Creek Parking Lot 239 Locust Ave, Locust, NJ 07760 Sun, Aug 16, 2020, 6:00-8:00 PM (ages 10 and up, under 18 with adult) Enjoy the sunset from the water on this leisurely, naturalist-guided kayak tour of the Navesink River. While on the water we will keep an eye out for herons, egrets, and osprey while discussing local history and ecology. Be sure to wear clothes that can get wet, and don’t forget insect repellent and water! One Session $35 Per Person

Sunset Kayak Tour of the Navesink Hartshorne Woods Claypit Creek Parking Lot 239 Locust Ave, Locust, NJ 07760 Thu, Jul 16, 2020, 6:30-8:30 PM (ages 10 and up, under 18 with adult) Enjoy the sunset from the water on this leisurely, naturalist-guided kayak tour of the Navesink River. While on the water we will keep an eye out for herons, egrets, and osprey while discussing local history and ecology. Be sure to wear clothes that can get wet, and don’t forget insect repellent and water! One Session $35 Per Person

Kayak Fishing for Fluke Hartshorne Woods Park, Rocky Point Parking Lot 1402 Portland Road, Highlands, NJ 07732 Thu, Jun 11, 2020, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM (adults) Fluke is one of the most sought after gamefish on the New Jersey coast. Join one of our seasoned saltwater fishermen as we launch kayaks off the beach at Blackfish Cove along the Navesink River in Middletown Township. We will drift the river with the goal of fishing the channel and holes west of the Oceanic Bridge. With the help of the outgoing tide, we will return to Blackfish Cove. Bring your own light action fishing tackle and we will provide the kayaks, life jackets, and the bait. Wear your sunscreen, floppy hat, and water shoes, dress to get wet. An NJ Saltwater Fishing Registration is required and you must have it with you; they are available for free at https://www.nj.gov/dep/saltwaterregistry/. This program has a limited number of spaces so register early and get ready to fish for fluke! One Session $45.00 Per Person

Kayak Fishing for Fluke Hartshorne Woods Park, Rocky Point Parking Lot 1402 Portland Road, Highlands, NJ 07732 Fri, Jun 12, 2020, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM (adults) Fluke is one of the most sought after gamefish on the New Jersey coast. Join one of our seasoned saltwater fishermen as we launch kayaks off the beach at Blackfish Cove along the Navesink River in Middletown Township. We will drift the river with the goal of fishing the channel and holes west of the Oceanic Bridge. With the help of the outgoing tide, we will return to Blackfish Cove. Bring your own light action fishing tackle and we will provide the kayaks, life jackets, and the bait. Wear your sunscreen, floppy hat, and water shoes, dress to get wet. A NJ Saltwater Fishing Registration is required and you must have it with you; they are available for free at https://www.nj.gov/dep/saltwaterregistry/. This program has a limited number of spaces so register early and get ready to fish for fluke! One Session $45.00 Per Person

Awesome Autumn Amble   Wednesday, November 6, 2019, 10-11:30 AM Hartshorne Woods Park Rocky Point Parking Area 1402 Portland Road, Highlands, NJ 07732 (all ages, under 18 with adult) Autumn is the time of year our parks become a kaleidoscope of color! Explore our trails with a Park System Naturalist as we discuss all manners of plant and animal phenomenon. Please Note: Sturdy footwear is recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over.

Fall Walking/Hiking Series (adults) 9/20 - Thompson Pk Three Barns Parking Lot 9/27 - Holmdel Pk Pond View Parking Lot 10/4 - Huber Woods Env Ctr Lot Parking Area 10/11 - Freneau Woods Pk Vis Ctr Parking Area 10/18 - Tatum Pk Red Hill Act Ctrt Ctr Parking Area 10/25 - Hartshorne Woods Rocky Point Parking Area Fri, Sep 20-Oct 25 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (approx.). Need some motivation to get you moving? Be inspired by getting to know your beautiful county parks with this hiking mini-series. We’ll explore the trails with an easy pace hike at a different park each week. Over the course of the six weeks we will observe changes in the season as well as in ourselves. The forest is good for the soul. All that is needed is a positive attitude and a good pair of walking shoes. Six Sessions $65.00 Per Person

Roving Naturalist @ Hartshorne Woods Saturday, October 19, 20019, at 9:00 AM Hartshorne Woods (meet in the Rocking Point section parking area) 1402 Portland Road, Highlands, NJ 07732 (all ages, under 18 with adult) Join a Park System Naturalist for a leisurely walk on well-maintained trails in our parks. We will explore a different park each session as we discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife and identify a bird or two. This is a free 1.5 to 2-hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point during the walk. Dress for the weather as light rain is not a deterrent. Explore nature with us on Saturdays at 9:00 AM.

Tuesday “After-Work” Hikes (adults) Hartshorne Woods Park 239 Locust Avenue, Locust, NJ 07760 9/17 - Hartshorne Wds Pk Claypit Parking Lot 9/24 - Hartshorne Wds Pk Claypit Parking Lot 10/1 - Hartshorne Wds Pk Claypit Parking Lot 10/8 - Hartshorne Wds Pk Rocky Point Parking Lot 10/15 - Hartshorne Wds Pk Rocky Point Parking Lot 10/22- Hartshorne Wds Pk Rocky Point Parking Lot Tue, Sep 17-Oct 22 5:45-7:15 PM. Add outdoor exercise into your weekly routine. Both men and women are encouraged to join us in this leader-led “after work” program. Hiking is for good for the body, the mind, and the spirit. Sturdy hiking shoes are strongly recommended and please wear a small day-pack with water, hat, gloves and rain gear. Rating: moderate pace, dirt trails, hills, views. Miles 2-4+ Six Sessions $62.00 Per Person

Early Riser Hikes (adults) Hartshorne Wds Claypit Creek Parking Lot 239 Locust Avenue, Locust, NJ 07760 Sat, Sep 14-Nov 16, 2019, 7:00-9:00 AM (approx.). Get your blood pumping early exploring the hiking trails at Huber and Hartshorne Woods Parks. These gentle yet hilly trails will provide challenging hiking as we work hard to go farther and faster each week. Hiking shoes are strongly recommended. Wear a small day-pack with water and rain gear. Rating: Moderate/quick pace, rooty, dirt and paved paths, fields, and views. Miles: 3-5 Ten Sessions $100.00 Per Person

Casual Birder Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 9:00 AM Hartshorne Woods Park (meet in Claypit Creek parking area) 239 Locust Ave, Locust, NJ 07760 Adults are invited to join a Park System Naturalist for these laid-back morning bird walks. We’ll meander through the parks for about 1.5 hours to see what birds we can nd. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy these walks. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow. Hit the trails with us on Thursday mornings at 9:00 AM

Full Sturgeon Moon Hike Hartshorne Woods Buttermilk Valley Parking Lot 300 Navesink Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 Thu, Aug 15, 2019, 7:30-10:00 PM (approx.) (adults) Hiking in the dark! A new way to experience our natural world. Grab your night pack, put batteries in your headlamp, and away we go. Experience your local park in a “new light”. Hiking shoes are highly recommended. Rating: Moderate, inclines and declines, views. Miles: 3+ One Session $22 Per Person

Sunset Kayak Tour of the Navesink Hartshorne Woods Claypit Creek Parking Lot 239 Locust Ave, Locust, NJ 07760 Sat, Jun 1, 2019, 6:30-8:30 PM (adults) Enjoy the sunset from the water on this leisurely, naturalist-guided kayak tour of the Navesink River. While on the water we will keep an eye out for herons, egrets, and osprey while discussing local history and ecology. Be sure to wear clothes that can get wet, and don’t forget insect repellent and water! One Session $35 Per Person