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Events for April 2014 at Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve

April 12

Watershed Nature Camp Open House

Saturday, 2:00-4:00PM, Families, FREE

Kids aged 3-16 and their families can meet Camp Director Tammy Love, learn about our camp and register for this summer!  Registration for Open House is not required.  Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 609-737-7592, www.thewatershed.org

April 16 and 30

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30AM, Adults only, FREE for Members/$5NM

Start your day off right with a walk on the Watershed Reserve trails with Teacher-Naturalist Allison Jackson!  Allison’s well-trained eye and experience will help you better observe seasonal changes and enjoy all the benefits of being outdoors.   Walks will happen rain or shine so dress appropriately for seasonal temperatures and possible muddy conditions.  Walks will continue bi-weekly throughout the season – join one or all!  Binoculars and nature journal are encouraged.  Registration requested. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 609-737-7592, www.thewatershed.org

April 5/6 and 12/13

8^th Annual Stream Clean-Ups

Saturday and Sunday, times & locations TBD, Families and Adults, FREE

Help keep the waterways of the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed clean and healthy!  Join us to pick up trash at a stream in your community.  Do you want to volunteer in your town or nearby community?  Contact Erin McCollum Stretz, 609-737-3735 x17, to take action!

April 9-11

Spring Fling Mini-Camp

Wednesday - Friday, 9:30AM – 4:00PM, children 6-12 years old

Fee per day per child: $60M/$75NM; sibling/multi-day discounts and extended care available

Sign up for one day or all 3!  Spend spring school break with your friends and the Teacher-Naturalists, exploring the trails on the Reserve, building shelters in the woods, walking to the pond or stream, and enjoying a daily afternoon campfire with marshmallow roast.  Children spend the entire day outdoors.  Registration and prepayment is required. .  Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 609-737-7592, www.thewatershed.org

April 13

National Haiku Poetry Day Ginko

Sunday, 3:30 – 6:00PM, 13yo – Adult, FREE

Celebrate National Haiku Poetry Day during an afternoon focused on the traditional Japanese form of poetry, with a luminous focus on nature. The afternoon’s main activity will be a ginko (haiku walk), conducted by haiku poet and Education Director Jeff Hoagland. Participants will explore the Reserve, craft their own haiku then enjoy light refreshments and the Sharing Table, where an assortment of haiku books and journals will be available for viewing or purchase. Registration requested.  Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 609-737-7592, www.thewatershed.org

April 15 and 16

Fancy Feet Preschool Class

Tuesday, 10:00-11:30AM AND Wednesday, 1:00-2:30PM, children 3-5 years old

Class fee per child: $10M/$15NM

Two toes, three toes, webbed and furry feet are all important in the lives of animals. Take a hike on the Watershed Reserve trails and look for evidence of the feet that roam out in Nature. Registration required.  Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 609-737-7592, www.thewatershed.org

April 16

Tiny Tot Walk

10:00-11:00AM, children 18-36 months with an adult, fee per child: $7M/$10NM

Join a Naturalist for an outdoor exploration of the natural world.  All children must be walking and accompanied by an adult.  Come dressed for possibly muddy walking conditions – we always go outside, boots are recommended.  Registration required.  Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 609-737-7592, www.thewatershed.org

April 19

Nature Camouflage Egg Hunt

Saturday, 10:00-11:00AM, Families (children 3-10 yo), $8 per child, adults free

Wander through the fields and forests of the Watershed Reserve with our Teacher-Naturalists to see how many naturally dyed eggs you can discover.  Children should bring a basket or bag for egg gathering.  Rain or shine, registration requested.  Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 609-737-7592, www.thewatershed.org

April 22

Celebrate Earth Day at the ‘Shed

Tuesday, 5:00-7:30PM, Families, $15 per family

Visit the Watershed Reserve after work or school to celebrate Earth Day! Teacher-Naturalists will be on hand to lead hikes to the Stony Brook or into the forest, introduce you to our resident critters and help you create simple Earth Day crafts.  Our ‘pop-up’ Nature Shop will also be open, offering 20% off all purchases.  Registration requested.   Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 609-737-7592, www.thewatershed.org

April 22 and 23

Bunny Hop Preschool Class

Tuesday, 10:00-11:30AM AND Wednesday, 1:00-2:30PM, children 3-5 years old

Class fee per child: $10M/$15NM

Winter is nearing its end and spring is upon us. A few animals have been with us, wide- awake and alert the whole time, one being the Eastern Cottontail. We will have a hoppy good time as we learn about our furry friend!  Registration required.  Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 609-737-7592, www.thewatershed.org

April 25

Frog Slog Night Hike

Friday, 8:00-10:00PM, Adults and Families (6yo+), $8M/$12NM

Discover the secret life of frogs on a special late night hike with Education Director Jeff Hoagland at the soggy and sonic Watershed Reserve landscape of the Association’s pond on Wargo Road.  Come with sharp ears and eyes, as well as a flashlight.  Boots are necessary; be prepared for wet and muddy walking conditions.  Space is limited and registration required.  Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 609-737-7592, www.thewatershed.org

April 26

Wild Edible Hike

Saturday, 8:30AM – 12:30PM, 15yo – Adult, $20M/$25NM

Join Education Director Jeff Hoagland for a delicious hike on the Watershed Reserve, in search of wild edible plants.  Explore the traditions of our European and Native American roots (no pun intended) as we eat our way through forest and field!  Registration and prepayment required.  Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 609-737-7592, www.thewatershed.org

April 29 and 30

Weather Watchers Preschool Class

Tuesday, 10:00-11:30AM AND Wednesday, 1:00-2:30PM, children 3-5 years old

Class fee per child: $10M/$15NM

April showers bring Mayflowers. We will look at all different types of weather and what effects weather has on nature. For the days when the wind blows, we will make a musical craft that will help us enjoy the climate.  Registration required.  Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 609-737-7592, www.thewatershed.org