Things to do in Jersey – April 15 16 17 2011

by Donald Hanson • April 12, 2011 • Events • Comments (0) • 1538

A selection of events taking place in the Garden State this weekend

Earth Day 2011 – New Jersey Events

DATE:	April 16, 2011
TITLE OF EVENT:	6th Annual Earth Day Celebration
COUNTY:	Essex
TIME(S):	11:00am–4:00pm
LOCATION:	621 Eagle Rock Ave # B, Roseland, NJ 07068
COST:	Free
AUDIENCE:	Public
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:	The goal of this free fun-filled event is to provide residents of greater Essex County opportunities to re-connect with nature through hands-on educational games and activities, canoe trips, bird walks, live nature-themed music, information booths, and an eco-market, among other offerings. With the help of the Environmental Center’s partner organizations, a variety of activities have been organized that will impress and inspire all ages. During the event, visit the Essex County Beekeepers Society station as they show the inner workings of a bee hive and offer local, award-winning honey and other bee products for purchase. At the NJ Woodturners station, witness how art is created from found pieces of wood and fallen tree branches, breathing new life into a natural resource that would otherwise be recycled back to the earth. Families are encouraged to visit our Lenape Village station, where they will learn about the Lenape people that once flourished along the shores of the Passaic River. Once there, dig for an arrowhead, learn about the importance of environmental stewardship, or go for a canoe ride to immerse yourself in nature. If you do not wish to venture onto the water, join NJ Audubon on a relaxing bird walk, ask the expert Master Gardeners about horticulture and composting, and/or be amazed by the awesome 4-H Fair displays and demonstrations. Finally, a new and exciting addition to this year’s event is a dinosaur dig for children to be delighted by their very own take-home discovery. Earth Day at the Essex County Environmental Center is a memorable experience and a unique opportunity for participants to sample the depth of programming offered at the Center year-round. This event is free of charge and made possible by the County of Essex, Environmental Center staff, partners and volunteers, as well sponsors Covanta Energy, Essex, Public Service Electric and Gas Company, and Whole Foods Market of West Orange. Items may be for sale by local eco-vendors. Celebrate Earth Day 2011 at the Essex County Environmental Center for a time to be remembered!

Earth Day is coming up on April 22,2011. Click here for a list of Earth Day Events in New Jersey this weekend and next.

http://www.state.nj.us/dep//seeds/earthday/april.htm

Sherlock Holmes

http://www.allairevillage.org/events/calendar/apr.html

Monmouth County Parks Events

Friday, April 15

2:30 PM
732-872-2670

Join our roving Park System Naturalist for a walk in Thompson Park and learn about seasonal points of interest. Feel free to join in the walk and ask questions. FREE!

Deep Cut Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap

Saturday, April 16

4/16/2011

Calling all Gardeners! It’s time for the Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap atDeep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Bring plants in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants. This spring we will allow vegetable and herb seedlings, but no ornamental annuals. For information, call 732-671-6050.

Wooden Buckets and Barrels

Saturday, April 16

11am-4pm
609-259-6275

Using his shaving horse and hand tools, the cooper will make a wooden bucket atHistoric Walnford, Upper Freehold. Once one of the businesses at Walnford, the cooper’s containers were an essential part of life.

Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 16

12noon-5pm

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell

This annual event is so nice, it’s being held twice this year! Visitors to the Open House at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center will enjoy fun nature-related activities. For more information, call (732) 751-9453.

Working with Wood

Sunday, April 17

12noon-4pm
609-259-6275

Watch the expertise of our demonstrators as they transform a log into a wooden pitchfork, rake, scoop, spoon and other useful items from the past at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold.

Open Shoot Archery Program

Sunday, April 17

12-230pm
732-842-4000 ext 4240

If you are looking to try your hand at archery, join us for an open shoot at the Thompson Park Activity Barn. All equipment will be provided. This is a non-instructional program. $5 per person, cash or check only please. Program will run rain or shine. For more information please contact Michele Clampffer at 732-842-4000, ext. 4240, or email mclampff@monmouthcountyparks.com.

Earth Day Celebration

Sunday, April 17

12noon-5pm

Huber Woods Environmental Center, Locust

This annual event is so nice, it’s being held twice! Visitors to the Open House at the Huber Woods Environmental Center will enjoy fun nature-related activities. For more information, call (732) 872-2670.

Open Ceramics

Sunday, April 17

12:30-4:30pm
732-842-4000 ext 4343

Come to the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Thompson Park, Lincroft, and choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. The cost is $6 per person, per hour plus price of bisque ware. Cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week.

Music Man Rich Marzec

Sunday, April 17

1-3pm
732-946-3758

Hear tunes from yesteryear at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel.

Head outdoors and enjoy a short naturalist-led hike at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center.

http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/

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