THE FUTURE OF NJ FORESTS. We have been invaded by the Emerald Ash Borer, Spotted Lanternflies, a Nematode killing Beech Trees. If it has not already occurred, we are about to be invaded by the Elm Zigzag Sawfly and Asian jumping worms. Join Paul Kurtz from the NJ Dept. of Agriculture as he presents on the state of our forests and informs us on the biology, impacts and current research in handling these new forest invaders. Virtual Program. 7 - 8pm. Free,, registration required. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive.
Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158
Saturday, 27; Clinton
COMMUNITY DAY. Join us on the terrace for an afternoon brimming with inspiration, community, and fun for all ages. 1 - 4pm. 7 Lower Center St..
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION. Vendors showcasing eco-friendly products and services, as well as educational displays and hands-on activities for all ages. 11am - 4pm. $5. 538 Emery Road.
LICHEN WORKSHOP AND WALK. learn about these fascinating and ecologically important organisms followed by a walk to nearby spots where many of the common local species can be seen 2 - 4pm. $8. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive.
Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158
Saturday, 27; New Brunswick
NEW JERSEY FOLK FESTIVAL. This year’s theme “Garden State: Cultures of Cultivation” will explore the many creative and culturally unique approaches to the arts of gardening, agriculture, and food. Harvest songs and dances, community gardening organizations, seed saving, and more! Free. Eagleton Institute (Woodlawn), at the corner of George Street and Ryders Lane.
Rutgers University; 848/932-5775
Saturday, 27; Sparta
SPARTA SPECIAL OLYMPICS. Sixty+ vendors, food trucks, bulldog kissing booth. 10am. Free. 70 W. Mountain Rd.
Sparta Special Olympics
May
Saturday, 4; Washington
AREA 57. The event is all about tech and aviation, including drone demonstrations by Warren Community College’s nationally acclaimed Drone/Robotics/AI program and Combat Robots, organized by the newly formed Garden State Combat Robotics League. Of course, there will be a few hot air balloons. with presentations on How a Balloon Works, suspected alien Fred G Monster special shape hot air balloon and tethered rides, as weather allows! Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57.
ROCK N ROLL STEAMPUNK FAIR. Come enjoy a full day of live music, artisan vendors, street performers, costumes and general steampunk shenanigans. Music lineup: Crash Gordon & Debra Dynamite, Frenchy and the Punk, Victor and the Bully. Plus dangerous feats of skill and tricks to amaze by Professional Monstrosity. Come dressed for the occasion or come as you are; you won't want to miss this unique festival! 10am - 5pm. Washington Ave.
HERB DAY FESTIVAL. In partnership with the American Herbalist Guild of NJ and in celebration of National Herb Day, enjoy a day of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens, as well as a Craft Market featuring a wide selection of vendors and food. 9am - 5pm. Free admission & parking. . 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.
PLANT SALE. Perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, hanging baskets and potted plants. Knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice, and the plants are lush and healthy. Come early for the best selection. 9:30am - 4pm. Free.. 20 Morris Rd.. More...
SHIPPEN MANOR’S 270TH. Celebrate history at Shippen Manor’s (c.1754-2024) birthday with self-guided tours of the museum main floor along with reenactors and interpreters including Jersey Frontier Guard (French & Indian War), 2nd NJ Helm’s Co. (Revolutionary War) and the 27th NJ Baileys Boys (Civil War). Visiting participating organizations include RevNJ/Crossroads, 10 Crucial Days, New Jersey Sons of the American Revolution, Warren Co. Morris Canal Committee, Hunterdon & Sussex Co. Historical Societies, Colonial United Methodist Church of Oxford…and more! Shippen Manor is an 18th c. iron master’s residence affiliated with the historic Oxford Furnace. 11am - 4pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave.. More...
LILAC GARDEN SPLENDOR. The Lilac Garden is a large collection of these sweet-scented and prolific spring beauties, in the peak of bloom this time of year. Members of NJBG’s Lilac team will be in this part of the Garden to answer any questions you might have. 12 - 4pm. $5; children under 12 free.. 20 Morris Rd.. More...
ALL-IN TO END HOMELESSNESS CASINO NIGHT. Join us for a night of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and fabulous prizes. Play at professional tables while enjoying music by DJ Ray Sikora! 5 - 10pm. Sussex County Fairgrounds Conservatory, 37 Plains Road.
OLD MINE ROAD EXCURSION. Explore the road from Route 80 to Millbrook Villageand explore the surrounds for migrants and residents. Possible sightings could include Hooded Warbler, Worm-eating Warblers, and others. 6:30am - 2:30pm. Free, registration required. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive. More...
Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158
Saturday, 18; Hackettstown
STEVIEMAC. The annual Hackettstown Rotary Club Fundraiser presents a Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks experience. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
HISTORIC DISTRICT HOUSE TOUR. Explore select interiors of some of Morristown’s most beautiful private homes on and around Macculloch Avenue. Pick up your tour guidebook, then walk through our galleries and historic gardens or out to any of the other beautiful homes on the tour. 11am - 5pm. $60. 45 Macculloch Avenue. More...
SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK. Join Darlene Nowak in checking out the many delightful spring bloomers in the woodlands of the Wildflower Garden! Wear sturdy shoes, meet at the Carriage House. Rain cancels. 1pm. $5; children under 12 free.. 20 Morris Rd.. More...
April 1-April 30 • Featured artists for April are Theresa Kuritz and Susan Bogen. who will offer 10% off any one design for the month of April only. A reception will be held on Saturday, April 13th from 12-4. Theresa Kuritz learned the ancient craft of Seminole Indian pine needle basketry while wintering in Florida. These kinds of baskets are truly a work of art and can be found in fine galleries across the country. Susan Bogen is a ceramic artist working in porcelain and stoneware. All of her work is hand thrown and decorated functional ware. Her work can be found at numerous galleries and craft shops throughout the region.
April 10-April 24 • WOMEN PLAYWRIGHTS SERIES. Presentations on three consecutive Wednesdays of short-play competition, playwrighting classes, and panel discussions with visiting playwrights provide a working forum for the unique voice of women writing for theatre today. The WPS has helped to develop the work of over 60 playwrights from around the country, producing more than 14 world premieres on the CSC mainstage. Staged readings are followed by a lively discussion with the playwrights and casts.7:30pm. Free.
Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Center. ; 908/979-0900
April 18-April 28 • THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL. As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail.
A full scale canal boat model is on display at Bread Lock Park
Second Sunday Every Month • MORRIS CANAL EXHIBITS. A premiere site along the historic Morris Canal Greenway, will have volunteers on hand to welcome visitors and answer questions. Exhibits tell the story of the valley now bisected by Route 57, also known as the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway, and the people who lived and worked here. There are also trails to explore so wear your walking shoes and check out the StoryWalk or the exercise trail or the trail to Stewartsville.1 - 4pm.
Above, the Rosette Nebula is approximately 130 light years in diameter and 5,000 light years from Earth. Young stars at the center excite the surrounding hydrogen gas and cause it to glow. The photograph was taken at the UACNJ site in Jenny Jump State Forest by Gregg Waldron, MMAS
Saturdays • ASTRONOMY TALKS. Presentations
followed by observing sessions, weather permitting, at the UACNJ Observatory located 1,100 feet above sea level in Jenny Jump State Forest. The site is one of the few dark sky locations left in the state and features several permanently mounted telescopes from a 7-inch APO refractor to a 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain.
Weekends • THE PEQUEST TROUT HATCHERY AND NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION CENTER hosts a series of programs about the natural world around us for young and old alike. Preregistration is usually required. Topics range from a child’s first introduction to nature to seminars for expert fly fishers.
Ongoing • TOURS OF WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS AT THE FORD MANSION.
The Washington’s
Headquarters Museum includes includes three exhibit galleries, a 30-minute introductory video, and the Discover History Center. Tours of Fords Mansion are available at 10 and 11am and at 1, 2, 3 and 4pm.
