HUNTERDON COUNTY DIVISION OF PARKS & RECREATION

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1 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 1 Park program information from February through August 2015 Check our website for more detailed information! Like us on facebook at Hunterdon County Parks Future program releases: June 1, September 1 MAPLE SUGARING LIVING HISTORY PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 14, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Raindate: Sunday, March 15 (check our website or call (908) for cancellation information) Tours begin every 20 minutes and last about 1 hour. SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS & OTHER GROUPS Wednesday to Friday, March 11-13, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Tours begin every 30 minutes and last about 1 hour. Pre-registration required; call (908) Echo Hill, All ages, $1 per person suggested donation Experience first-hand the North American tradition of maple sugaring at Hunterdon County s Maple Sugaring Program. You ll take a trip through time to experience the art of the sugaring process. Along the way you will enjoy a Native American story about the discovery of maple sap, see an early American Frontiersman taping his trees, and visit a sugar farmer at his evaporator. At the end of the walk, everyone will get a free taste of our very own Hunterdon County maple syrup on a silver dollar pancake. Also available: Maple Sugar To Go: Let us bring the program to your location! $50 for the group. MAPLE SAP COLLECTION: Have your group help us collect sap! On weekdays throughout February, we will schedule groups to walk to the Sugar Bush to visit our tapped trees and to collect the sap. Experience a different part of Maple Sugaring! Call us to schedule your group. Echo Hill, 1 hour, 6-25 people, ages 5 to adult (kids with adult help), $30 for the group. INVASIVE PLANT PULL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Saturday, May 30, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Stanton Station; meet at Echo Hill, Ages 12 through adult, free! This spring, we will combat invasive Japanese wisteria at Stanton Station. We will use loppers and hand saws to cut this vine down from the trees that it has climbed. Volunteers may bring their own tools if desired. Please arrive a few minutes early to enjoy a light breakfast at Echo Hill before carpooling to the small satellite parking area of Stanton Station. When we are finished, we will return to Echo Hill to enjoy a full lunch. 39th MUSIC UNDER THE STARS FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Eight Thursday nights, June 25 to August 13, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Deer Path Park, all ages, free! We hope everyone enjoyed last summer s concert series and once again, a great big thank you to the Hunterdon Tricentennial Celebration Committee for sponsoring the concerts and the fireworks! This year the concerts will run every Thursday from June 25 through August 13. We are looking for entertainers; if you would like to be considered please contact Recreation Leader Patrick Eckard at peckard@co.hunterdon.nj.us before March 27. INSIDE: Page 2: Earth Day Page 3: Camping Trips Page 4-5: Nature Programs Page 6: Birding Page 7: Canoeing Page 8-9: Van & Bus Trips Page 10: Adult Basket Classes Page 11: Children s Basket Classes & Craft Workshops for All Page 12: Art Classes Page 13: Recreation & Square Dancing Page 14: Gardening & Ski Tickets Page 15: Help Wanted Page 16-18: Summer Camps Page 19: Park Information & Group Programs Page 20: Registration Form HUNTERDON COUNTY DIVISION OF PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE AND PLANNING Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2900, Flemington, NJ Office Location: 1020 State Highway 31, Lebanon, NJ Telephone (908) Fax (908) parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us (click on Parks & Recreation )

2 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 2 15th ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Location: Echo Hill Park Ages: all Cost: free! Join the Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation as we celebrate the one, the only, Planet Earth! This year, our Earth Day Celebration will span four days with each day dedicated to one of the four elements: fire, water, air, and earth. Over the four dates we will highlight our affiliated organizations, each presenting a program and information for you. There will be make-it-take-it crafts each day. Talented youth from a multitude of 4H clubs will be sharing their passions, be it archery, robotics, Seeing Eye dogs, animals, or many more. Each day will include an educational, environmental component. PRE REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY Participants will need to enroll for each day they plan to attend, as well sign up for a canoeing timeslot for Saturday. To enroll, call our office at (908) (no registration form necessary). We will be adding more activities in the coming months, and will update our website and list announcing the additions! DAY ONE: FIRE Friday, April 17, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Please arrive by 6:15 PM) On the day of Fire, there will be a round robin of three stations; participants will meet in the parking lot where a Parks staff will assign them to their starting station. Try your hand at shooting arrows, after a short safety and how-to talk with members of the 4H shooting club, the Dead Eyes! Gather around the fire for some storytelling, a Native American talking stick craft, and a campfire snack on the upper field. In the lodge, join our affiliated group, the Hunterdon Flutterwheels Square Dance Club, to watch some square dancing demonstrations and try it yourself! DAY TWO: WATER Saturday, April 18, 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM Paddle a canoe on the Echo Hill Pond led by members of our affiliate, the Hunterdon County Canoe Club. Pick the brains of Hunterdon Parks canoe staff while learning more about the sport and water safety. If that is not to your interest, come play in the creek and look for critters during a stream study led by folks from the New Jersey Water Authority and Raritan Headwaters Association. Be prepared to get wet for either option! Make a rain stick and/or rain gauge but hope we don t have rain that day. DAY THREE: AIR Sunday, April 19, 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM Join us for a day with air and things that fly. Mercer County Wildlife Center will conduct a presentation with live birds. HART will do a presentation on Sustainable Transportation. HART is dedicated to promoting sustainable transportation in Hunterdon County by working with commuters, employers, and communities. Get up close and cozy with some live bees presented by our affiliate the New Jersey Beekeepers Association, and experience a honey hive and learn about Bees For Gardening! Make a wind sock craft project and more. DAY FOUR: EARTH Wednesday, April 22, EARTH DAY, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Please arrive by 6:15 PM) The Hunterdon Hiking Club, one of our affiliated organizations, will be presenting a program focused on the book Last Child in the Woods. This program will describe what fun, beautiful, and awesome miracles our great planet offers. You can join our Park Naturalist and hiking club members for a short hike around Echo Hill. A thermometer craft will be offered (adult participation necessary). And don t miss the conclusion with a live reptiles presentation from Rizzo s Reptiles. While the event ends on the official Earth Day, we hope you remember that every day is Earth Day and as stewards of this planet, we are a piece of the puzzle so please do what you can do to help keep our Earth healthy!

3 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 3 WEEKEND CAMPING TRIPS BACKPACKING: PENNSYLVANIA SECTION 4 Pre-hike Meeting: Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Arboretum Backpack: Saturday, May 16 at 8:00 AM to Sunday, May 17 at 5:00 PM, Meet at Arboretum, ages 14 through adult, $50 Note: Limit of 9 participants on this trip Backpack along Blue Mountain in Pennsylvania! We will discuss the importance of the Appalachian Mountains while enjoying beautiful scenery. Learn the basics of backpacking as we set up tents, cook, and hike together. The group will meet at the Arboretum Saturday morning and drive to Lehigh/Berks County, PA, in a county van. We will start at Eckville and hike 7.4 miles to camp at Allentown Shelter. Sunday we will hike to Route 309 (4.1 miles). This section contains several viewpoints including Dan s Pulpit, Balanced Rocks, and Tri-County Corner. This is a very strenuous activity, and participants must be in good physical condition and ready to hike 4 to 8 miles each day with a full backpack. All participants must attend a pre-hike meeting on May 13. All participants must backpack with the following items: clothing, sturdy shoes, raingear, bowl, fork, spoon, at least two liters of water, two lunches, dinner, breakfast, and a sleeping bag. Also, if you have them, please bring: lightweight cooking dishes (mess kit), a stove, a tent, and a backpack. Participants provide all food. On your registration form, please indicate if you will need to borrow a backpack or two -person tent. For new backpackers, or experienced backpackers who want to hike with a group. LET S GO CAMPING Pre-campout Meeting: Thursday, May 14, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Echo Hill Campout: Saturday, May 16 at 9:00 AM to Sunday, May 17 at 11:30 AM, Echo Hill, ages 8 through adult, $50 (includes lunch, dinner, and breakfast) Do you dream of camping in the woods? Do you know what you would need and how to prepare for a campout? Would you like to cook on an open fire? Well, Let s Go Camping! Join Recreation Leader Patrick Eckard for an overnight campout at Echo Hill. At the preparation workshop, we will plan a menu together, discuss equipment needed for different types of campouts, discuss strategies on packing, and learn how to prevent raids by animals. During the campout, the staff will demonstrate fire building (several techniques), pitching a tent correctly, knot tying, and using camp tools safely. All participants will get the chance to help cook a meal and be on kitchen patrol. During free time, enjoy Echo Hill pond and trails. When night falls, we will have an evening campfire and prepare traditional snacks. There are no more excuses Let s Go Camping! There is a flush toilet in the lodge, a short distance from the site. We have tents available to borrow, but feel free to bring your own. OVERNIGHT CANOE TRIP: See CANOEING, page 7. AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Programs require advance registration, unless otherwise stated. Forms are available on the back of this brochure, at our office, or online: (click on Parks & Recreation ). Cash or check only. ARC OF HUNTERDON COUNTY (908) DELAWARE VALLEY DIVISION OF AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION (607) FRIENDS OF HUNTERDON PARKS info@friendsofhunterdonparks.com HUNTERON COUNTY CANOE CLUB (609) , HUNTERDON FLUTTERWHEELS SQUARE DANCE CLUB (908) HUNTERDON HIKING CLUB (908) NJ BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION (609)

4 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 4 CHILDREN S WEEKDAY NATURE PROGRAMS SPRING BREAK CAMP Wednesday, April 1 or April 8 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Echo Hill playground $25 per child per day Session A: April 1 Hummingbirds A1 & A2: Grades K-2, April 1 Warblers A: Grades 3-5, April 1 Session B: April 8 Hummingbirds B1 & B2: Grades K-2, April 8 Warblers B: Grades 3-5, April 8 Do you miss camp? Never been but want to try it out for a day? Join the naturalist staff for a day of summer nature camp fun over spring break! We will revisit traditional camp favorites such as catching insects, shelter building, and s mores. Please bring a lunch and a refillable water bottle, as well as shoes that can get wet and a change of shoes/pants for a stream study. Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes and dress for the weather, as we will have camp rain or shine. Registration notes: There are two different days this year, Session A (April 1) and Session B (April 8). Please indicate which day and age group you would like. There are two groups of Hummingbirds both days, and we will split up the campers in the order in which they sign up. TOT WALKS 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Echo Hill, Ages 2 to 3 with adult, each walk $3 per child; accompanying adult free Join Park Naturalist Laura Kroon on these early adventures to discover nature at your local park! Leave the strollers behind as we take a walk outside to see plants and animals around us. We will use our senses to focus on each theme. Each one-hour program will include a walk and an indoor time of a story and craft. Sign up for one, two, or all three! BIRDS: Friday, March 27 FLOWERS: Friday, April 24 FROGS: Friday, May 15 AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM: GRADES 1-4 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Echo Hill, first through fourth graders, $5 per child per lesson For the first time in years, we are offering an afterschool drop-off program for kids in grades one through four. Our lessons will focus on outdoor time to explore the various habitats at Echo Hill. We will also provide a snack. Please make sure children are dressed for the weather, as we will meet rain or shine. In inclement weather, we will spend more time inside. We will meet once a month, but sign up individually for one, two, or all three lessons. THE FOREST: Wednesday, March 18 THE FIELD: Wednesday, April 29 THE STREAM: Wednesday, May 20 SPRING NATURE CLUB FOR KIDS Our popular nature clubs will introduce your child to many exciting nature topics. In this drop-off program, a Park Naturalist will guide the children during hikes as they discover the diverse field, forest, and pond habitats at Echo Hill or Teetertown Preserve. Other hands-on activities include small experiments, field games, and craft projects. The children will be able to observe the subtle changes from week to week as we progress through the season. Through our explorations, children will also hone their attention to detail as we observe the colors, shapes, textures, and sounds of the natural world. Please be sure to dress your child for the outdoors so that the whole group will be able to enjoy our lessons fully. We strongly recommend old clothes and sneakers/boots that can get dirty. Nature Clubs meet rain or shine. In inclement weather, we shorten our outdoor adventures to spend more time indoors. SPRING NATURE CLUB AT ECHO HILL Eight Tuesdays, March 31 to May 19, ages 4 through kindergarten, $90 for all 8 lessons Session A: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Session B: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Session C: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM SPRING NATURE CLUB AT TEETERTOWN Seven Thursdays, April 9 to May 21, ages 4 through kindergarten, $80 for all 7 lessons Session A: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Session B: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: A registration form must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian. Please include the date of last tetanus shot, known allergies, and special care notes. Each session is limited to ten children to ensure a quality experience for all. The Division of Parks & Recreation reserves the right to cancel any session due to low enrollment, with a full refund.

5 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 5 EVENING & WEEKEND NATURE PROGRAMS AQUATIC MAMMALS Thursday, February 19, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Echo Hill Lodge, ages 8 through adult, $3 Join Chief Park Naturalist Tom Sheppard to learn about the four mammals of Hunterdon County that are linked to our waterways and ponds. Through the use of slides, mounted specimens, furs, and other artifacts, we will gain an insight into the lives of Muskrats, Beavers, Mink, and River Otters. MAPLE SAP COLLECTION Saturday, February 28, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Echo Hill playground, ages 5 through adult, $3 One aspect of Maple Sugaring that is not really covered during our March Maple Sugaring program is collecting the sap. Many methods are used on commercial farms, but the basic idea is the same moving the sap from the maple trees to the stove. Come find out about and participate in the process at Echo Hill! We will meet at the playground and then walk to the sugar bush (ten minutes). This program is also available for organized groups during February weekdays call us to schedule. RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP Wednesday, March 18 (snow date: March 25), 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Echo Hill Lodge, ages 13 through adult, $50 per barrel (includes materials) or $8 to attend the presentation and not create a rain barrel Lauren Theis and Alexandra Walczak of Raritan Headwaters Association will show us the importance of rain barrels in saving water, and will teach us how to use them effectively. For those who are interested, Lauren and Alexandra will lead us in creating a rain barrel ($50 option). To attend the presentation and receive literature but not create a rain barrel, the cost is $8. We will also learn about rain gardens, and participants will receive a free packet of native wildflower seeds. BUILD A BLUEBIRD BOX WORKSHOP Thursday, March 19, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Echo Hill Lodge, ages 8 through adult, $15 per box (one / family) Welcome bluebirds to your home by building and installing a nesting box for them. During this program, we will learn about our Eastern Bluebirds and the challenges they face. We will then assemble boxes together. Wood will be pre-cut and screws are provided. Please bring your own #2 Phillips screwdriver. Limit one box per family. WOODCOCK WATCH Monday, March 23, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tower Hill springhouse, ages 5 through adult, $3 American Woodcocks inhabit our wet fields and have one of the most fascinating courtship behaviors of any New Jersey bird. As the sun sets on warm March evenings, the males begin to call for females and then take to the sky in a dizzying dance. Come witness this spectacle for yourself! Meet at the Tower Hill springhouse (944 Mountain View Rd, Asbury). BIRDING POINT MOUNTAIN Saturday, April 25, 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Point Mountain, ages 10 through adult, $5 Point Mountain in the spring is a great place to look for migrating birds, including warblers and thrushes. Join Park Naturalist Laura Kroon for a walk along the river in this beautiful park to see and hear some of our avian friends! For birders of any skill level. Binoculars are available to borrow. Meet at the main parking area (80 Point Mountain Road, Washington/Lebanon Township). OWLS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Monday, May 4, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Echo Hill Lodge, children in kindergarten through fourth grade, $3 per child (accompanying adult attends for free) Nathan Charron of HART Commuter Information Services will be our guest presenter. HART is dedicated to promoting sustainable transportation in Hunterdon County by working with commuters, employers and communities. Nathan will use a children s book about owls to teach how transportation and energy choices can impact not only the environment but personal health as well. We will then transition to a matching game to reinforce concepts in the book. Each family will create an air quality tester to take home. EVENING WITH THE PLANETS Friday, May 8, 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Hoffman Park, ages 8 through adult, $3 per person Guest Leaders: John Andrews & Wayne Petko John & Wayne are both astronomers with the New Jersey Astronomical Association. They have volunteered to share the wonders of the evening sky. On this night, three of the five planets visible with naked eye are in position to be seen: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. We will view each of them in the telescope. If the sky darkens quickly, we can attempt to view some of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn. Time permitting, we will see some of the other hidden wonders in the galaxy.

6 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 6 BIRDING TRIPS Bird trips are led by Tom Sheppard, Chief Park Naturalist. Tom and his colleagues focus on helping all participants learn about the birds, and teach them about interesting characteristics of each species. They will also point out other natural history information about the different areas the group is visiting. Please pack a lunch, as stops are not guaranteed. If you have your own binoculars or spotting scope, please feel free to bring them. Binoculars are available for loan. Trips are designed for adults, but mature youths under 18 can contact Tom for approval. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Transportation is by County Park vans. All trips leave from and return to the County Arboretum. Trips are recommended for any interested birder at all levels of ability, unless otherwise stated. MIDDLE CREEK WMA & WOODCOCK Saturday, March 7, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, $25 March is a time for waterfowl. This year we will journey into PA and visit one of the top 100 sites in the state Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Lancaster County. We will explore their self-guided driving tour over several hours. On the return, we will make a stop at a Hunterdon County park at sunset to attempt to view breeding and calling woodcocks. BELLEPLAIN & HEISLERVILLE Sunday, April 19, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM, $35 Guest Leader: Pete Bacinski of All Things Birds Pete is the Program Director for All Things Birds, a subunit of NJ Audubon that specializes in birding excursions. Pete has been birding in NJ for over 25 years and is well-known in the birding community. After stepping in to host last year s trip, he has offered to take us to Belleplain State Park and Heislerville Wildlife Management Area, two key birding locations in Southern NJ. Join us for an all-day excursion looking for NJ southern specialties such as the Summer Tanager and Prothonotary Warbler. THREE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES OVERNIGHTER Saturday, May 23 at 6:30 AM to Sunday, May 24 at 4:00 PM, $130 (split room; includes breakfast Sunday) Join us for a trip to the state of Delaware. Our first stop will be the John Heinz NWR south of Philadelphia (bring lunch Sat.). We will search the marshes for an hour or so. In DE, we will spend the rest of the afternoon birding in Prime Hook NWR before checking into the Days Inn in Seaford. We will then do some inland birding. The next morning, we will head out after the continental breakfast for Bombay Hook NWR. We will then head for home with a lunch stop on the way. Notes: Participants do not have to be expert birders, but should understand basic skills. Therefore, participants need to have been on two previous birding excursions. Please limit yourself to one bag for belongs (not counting scopes or binoculars). Limit of 8 people. SUSSEX COUNTY BIRDS Saturday, June 6, 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM, $25 Most participants on Sussex trips of years past consider this destination one of the best. With potential birds like Canada and Cerulean Warblers, Pileated Woodpeckers, and Northern Ravens, it is easy to see why. Sussex County is just great for northern nesting birds. Stokes State Forest / High Point State Park. Moderate to difficult walking required. Please note the early start, to put us in the field at prime time for birding. BREEDING BIRDS OF HUNTERDON COUNTY Sunday, July 5, 6:00 AM to noon, $20 Hunterdon has a rich variety of nesting birds. We will bird some of the best spots in the county, such as Hoffman Park, Spruce Run Reservoir, and Voorhees State Park. The route of the trip may change at the last moment depending on reports and findings. We hope to see Bobolinks, a variety of warblers, and more. Two miles of hiking may be required. MORNING / AFTERNOON BIRD WALKS Adults, free, pre-registration is required Take an early morning or evening stroll with the County Parks Division to look for spring migrants and local breeding birds of the county. We will use both eyes and ears to find birds, as well as to observe other signs of the spring season. This is a great chance to brush up on your song identification skills. Binoculars are available to borrow. Thursday Morning Walks: 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM April 9: Assicong Marsh April 16: Deer Path Park Soccer Lot April 23: County Arboretum April 30: Bernadette Morales/Uplands May 7: Echo Hill Park May 14: Sunnyside Picnic Area May 21: Deer Path Park Main Lot May 28: Hoffman Park Tuesday Afternoon Walks: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM April 28: Deer Path Park Main Lot May 5: Echo Hill Park May 12: County Arboretum May 19: Hoffman Park May 26: Bernadette Morales/Uplands

7 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 7 CANOEING HUNTERDON S WATERWAYS: OUR 39th YEAR! Join the Parks on the river where we have been canoeing for 38 years. It is fun, educational, and great exercise! Spend a day with nature. Just bring water, lunch, and a smile we will do the rest. We supply the canoes, kayaks (first come, first served reserve ahead), gear, training, and transportation. Our experienced leaders teach the ways of currents and eddies and how to paddle mankind s oldest craft, with a few new tricks. Tell us what you want to learn we are eager to teach. Children must be accompanied by an adult. RIVER TRIPS Arrive 8:15 AM, Leave from Arboretum, ages 8 through adults, $30 Your leaders will fit you with a lifejacket and paddle and then drive to the river, where they will discuss maneuvering techniques and canoe safety. Our leaders will guide you down the river. We paddle for about two hours, stop for lunch, and paddle for about two more hours. We are flexible with our time, which depends in part on natural forces, such as wind speed and the river s water level. Our aim is to return to the Arboretum by 3:30 PM, give or take an hour. Sat., April 25: South Branch Sat., May 2: Musconetcong Sat., May 16: South Branch Sat., June 13: Delaware: Phillipsburg to Riegelsville Sat., July 11: Delaware: Martins Creek to Phillipsburg Sat., Aug. 8: South Branch Sat., Aug. 29: Delaware: Phillipsburg to Riegelsville Sat., Sept. 12: South Branch Sat., Sept. 26: Delaware: Kingwood to Bull s Island Sat., Oct. 10: Delaware: Martins Creek to Phillipsburg Sat., Oct. 24: Leaders Choice Please note: Due to water levels or other circumstances beyond our control, it may be necessary to select an alternative river. Leaders may make this change at any time in order to provide a safe and fun experience. CLINTON POND PADDLES Saturday, April 11, A: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, B: noon to 2:00 PM, Clinton Town parking lot off of Halstead Street & Water Street, ages 6 through adults, $20 Paddle around the scenic Clinton Pond... past the lily pads, under the road bridge, past the historic Red Mill, up to the spillway of the Spruce Run Reservoir, and back. Great for children ages six and up (with an adult), senior citizens, beginners, folks with special needs (please inform us in advance), or those with a hankering to take a leisurely paddle and commune with nature. FLAT WATER PADDLE: SUNSET PADDLE ON ROUND VALLEY RESERVOIR Friday, July 17, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Round Valley Reservoir Boat Launch, ages 8 through adult, $20 Treat yourself to a leisurely evening sunset paddle. The group will meet at Round Valley Reservoir Boat Launch (white van with green canoes). Bring a flashlight and a jacket: it can get much cooler by the water after sunset. OVERNIGHT CANOE TRIP Saturday, June 27 at 8:00 AM to Sunday, June 28 at 4:00 PM, Arboretum, ages 12 through adult, $70 (includes dinner, breakfast, and lunch) This trip will leave the Arboretum at 8:00 AM on Saturday and head to the Delaware Water Gap to put in. We will paddle for a couple hours, stop to have a picnic lunch (please bring lunch for Saturday), and then camp out at one of the wilderness sites on the river. The group will cook dinner and enjoy the nature around us. The next day, we will cook breakfast and head down the river. We will stop and have a picnic lunch (provided). There will be time to swim both days as we travel. All participants must attend a pre-camp meeting on June 24 at 7:00 PM at the Arboretum. On your registration form, please indicate any dietary restrictions and if you will need to borrow a tent. No kayaks on this trip. PLANNING YOUR CANOE TRIP Pre-register by the Wednesday before the trip. Please note: Due to water levels or other circumstances beyond our control, leaders may choose an alternative river. If we cancel the trip for any reason, we will call you as soon as we make the cancellation, but our trips run rain or shine! Dress in layers so you can adjust to changing temperatures. Durable old clothes are best, especially wool and polypropylene fleece in cool weather. Sneakers are recommended; no sandals, boots, or heavy shoes. Bring lunch (packed in waterproof container), lots of water, sunscreen, a rain jacket, a hat, eyeglass strap, etc. A complete change of clothing can be packed in a waterproof bag to be carried in your canoe or to be in the van for the trip s end. No alcoholic beverages. No pets are allowed, except for guide animals. We have several kayaks available, but can also accommodate your own kayak on many trips (at your own risk). SCHEDULE YOUR OWN TRIP We are happy to tailor a canoe trip to the needs of your group, school, club, charity, or service organization. A pond paddle makes a great birthday party! For questions or to be added to our canoe list, contact Patrick Eckard at peckard@co.hunterdon.nj.us.

8 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 8 SAHARA SAM S OASIS (INDOOR WATER PARK) Saturday, February 7, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Arboretum, ages 8 through adult, $35 Need a break from winter? Join us for a nice 84-degree day with low humidity at New Jersey s only indoor water park. Enjoy the flow river (surfing simulator), slides, a 3,000 square foot arcade, and so much more. Have lunch at the Desert Palms Café (lunch not included). Rental lockers are available on a first come, first served basis. Please bring your own towel. Locker rooms are available for changing. No outside food allowed. Saharasams.com PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW BUS TRIP Tuesday, March 3, 9:45 AM to 7:00 PM, Deer Path Park, adults, $65 (includes admission & coach bus ride) Sit back and relax as we take you by coach bus to the famous Philadelphia Flower Show! The 2015 Flower Show will pay tribute to At the Movies, so come and enjoy movie scenes depicted in flowers! You can shop for plants and gifts, sample wines, and attend various seminars. For lunch, consider visiting the Reading Terminal Market across the street (on your own). For more information on this year s theme, visit EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY DAY TRIP AND LUNCH Saturday, March 21, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Arboretum, ages 12 through adult, $50 (includes lunch) Join us for a visit to Philadelphia s famous prison, Eastern State Penitentiary. In 1829 Eastern State Penitentiary opened, becoming one of the most expensive American buildings of its day and soon the most famous prison in the world. Over the years there have been many escapes, riots, and of course, some very famous prisoners. Join us in exploring the history of the Eastern State Penitentiary with a guided tour and then lunch at Jack s Firehouse Restaurant, which is situated in a 19 th century firehouse. Lunch will include soup or salad, choice of five different entrées, dessert, and soft drinks. Transport is by Parks van. VAN & BUS TRIPS BRONX ZOO TRIP Saturday, April 11, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Arboretum, ages 8 through adult, $50 (includes admission and additional attractions mentioned below) Join the Parks Division as we travel to the Bronx Zoo. This is the world s largest urban zoo with more than 600 species from around the globe! Get up close with mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and insects. Learn about their natural history, biology, cultural roles, and conservation status. Enjoy the total experience at the zoo which includes the Butterfly Garden, the Children s Zoo, the Congo Gorilla Forest, the Zoo Shuttle, the 4-D Theatre, Jungle World, and others. You will have about five hours to enjoy yourself. You can eat lunch in the Dancing Crane Café or at the Terrace Café (lunch not included). There are many stands throughout the zoo offering snacks and also many tables available for you to eat your own boxed lunch. So why not leave the driving and parking to us and spend a day at the Bronx Zoo? Transport is by Parks van. MURAL MILE WALK (SOUTH), GUIDED TOUR IN PHILADELPHIA Sunday, April 26, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Arboretum, teens and adults, $35 Since 1984, Mural Arts has created over 3,500 murals and works of public art, earning Philadelphia international recognition as the City of Murals. This 2.5-mile walking tour is led by a trained guide who provides insight on the organization s history and mission, mural-making process, and details on its award -winning art education and community engagement programs. The group will walk south of Market Street to Lombard Street and back along the recently revitalized 13 th street corridor, a different tour route than the Parks trip took last spring. The guide will share the stories of the people, places, and themes of the twelve murals along the way, and teach about the culture of the neighborhoods and how the murals compliment their environment. Please sign-up by April 8 th. After that, call for availability at (908) After the tour, participants will have an hour of free time to buy lunch at the Reading Terminal Market. We will travel in a 15- passenger van; you are welcome to bring a drink and snack for the ride. Wear good walking shoes and layered clothing and bring an umbrella; tours run rain or shine!

9 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 9 AMESBURY FURNACE LECTURE/TOUR Sunday, May 3, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Arboretum, teens and adults, $23 (includes pizza) One of the most important colonial industries in north Jersey and the United States as a whole was the charcoal iron industry. Of the few remaining furnaces that once dotted the iron-rich Highlands, Amesbury, although in ruins, is a historical jewel. On our exploratory expedition we will discover the remains and learn about the workings of a typical charcoal blast furnace, which has been left untouched for 150+ years. The program begins with a short lecture and pizza and iced tea for lunch. Then the group will travel in our 15-passenger van to visit the historic ruins of Amesbury Furnace in Clinton Township. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear proper footwear for a two-mile hike with some difficult terrain. Guest leader Chip Colombo. More VAN TRIPS PENNSYLVANIA GOURD FESTIVAL Friday, June 19, estimated 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Arboretum, teens and adults, $25 (workshop fees are additional) This year s Gourd Festival is scheduled to be held at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center & Fairgrounds, Lebanon, PA. This event features free demonstrations, gourd suppliers, gourd art work, craft suppliers, classes, a silent auction, and the Pennsylvania Gourd Society Members Gallery. We will be traveling in the Parks 15-passenger van; it is a two-hour trip one way. The plan is for the group to take a gourd class (optional) during the festival. The exact trip timing will be determined when the class schedule is released; visit for upcoming information about classes. There will be food available to buy and you can pack snacks for the van ride. Further information will be released via our list and on our website. COVERED BRIDGES of BUCKS COUNTY (EAST) Saturday, May 9, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Arboretum, teens and adults, $20 Circling through beautiful Bucks County, Pennsylvania, step back in time on this scenic tour exploring 19th century covered bridges. Twelve covered bridges are all that remain of the fifty built in historic Bucks County. Some say they provided shelter for the traveler. Others say they protected animals from their natural fear of crossing water, while still others say the roof kept winter snows off the flooring. The more romantically inclined called them kissing bridges or even wishing bridges. Actually, the roof was designed to protect the supporting beams on either side from being ravaged by the weather. When thus covered, the bridge had a much longer life expectancy. Grab a seat in the Hunterdon Parks fifteen passenger van and we will visit six covered bridges located in eastern Bucks County, and the Stover- Myers Mill. Please pack a lunch, dress appropriately for the weather, and wear proper footwear for short hikes. Our guest leader will be Chip Colombo. PENNSYLVANIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE Saturday, September 12, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Arboretum, ages 9 through adults, $42 for 12 through adult, $26 for children 9 to 11. Participants must signup by September 9 th. The castle gates swing wide open for 13 weekends of mirth and merriment amidst jousting knights and royal delights! A cast of hundreds of colorfully costumed characters fill the Shire with music, dancing, and more! With over 90 stage shows daily, 22 Royal Kitchens, and scores of artisan merchants with handcrafted wares, the Renaissance Faire invites guests to immerse themselves in our 35-acre village and experience the fantasy! There will be numerous activities for kids and adults alike, so the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is truly a festival for the whole family! To learn more, visit We will travel in the Parks 15- passenger van; it is a two-hour trip one way. There will be food available for you to purchase and you can pack snacks for the van ride.

10 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 10 ADULT BASKETRY WORKSHOPS Instructor Liz Braidwood Fulmer CHITIMACHA STYLE TRAY Two Wednesdays, February 11 & 18, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Arboretum, $30 (includes materials) You can t go wrong by reinterpreting classic designs and helping to keep basketry traditions alive and fresh for generations to come. This is Lyn Siler s take on an original Chitimacha design, using a twist on the structure and a playful mirror image. DIMENSIONS APPROX.: 7 x 7 x 2. SKILL LEVEL: Difficult. UFO UNFINISHED OBJECTS Friday, February 27, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Arboretum, $5 Have a basket that you never finished weaving? Or a basket kit you always wanted to try? Join us for this UFO class. SIMPLE RECTANGULAR BASKET Tuesday, March 3, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Arboretum, $12 (includes materials) Make a rectangular basket measuring 5 x 7 x 4 (no handle). SKILL LEVEL: Easy. GOURD PLAY Sunday, March 22, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Arboretum, $25, plus a material fee ranging from $8 - $15 depending on the gourd you choose (or bring your own) Students will cut open their gourd, scrape it out, and embellish it as they wish. Embellishing techniques that you can choose from are coiling, adding basket material, dream catcher, incorporating a deer antler, or beading. SKILL LEVEL: Easy. SPRING-GIVING BASKET Tuesdays, March 24 & 31, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Arboretum, $30 (includes materials) Working with many thin dyed weavers; numerous rows of twining; and three rod wale using #1 round reed, small sea grass, and dyed 11/64 flat reed; participants will weave a sweet 6 ½ x 8 wooden-based oval basket. Weaving at home will be necessary if you want to make your basket tall. Basket ends by braiding the spokes to create the rim. Students will be offered spring colors to create with. SKILL LEVEL: Moderate. APRIL GREEN Friday, April 24, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Arboretum, $30 (includes materials) A new color and size twist on the June Blue basket. The variegating color, from a light green progressively darker to a very dark green, makes this an eye-catching basket. Students will start by inserting the flat reed spokes into a 5 round wooden base. The basket will be woven using three rod wale weave. The progressively thicker round reed weavers makes the size of this basket increase from a 5 round diameter at the base to a 9 round diameter at the top. Total height is 3 ½. More advanced students can embellish with an arrow pattern. SKILL LEVEL: Moderate. CHIPS & DIP Mondays, May 4 & 11, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Arboretum, $30 (includes materials) Using a wooden base that has two slots, students will create a basket inside a basket. The inside basket will be sized to fit a bowl to hold the dip and the outer basket holds the chips! SKILL LEVEL: Easy. BASKET VASE Friday, June 12, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Arboretum, $20 (includes materials) Weave a basket over top of a flower vase. SKILL LEVEL: Moderate to difficult. PA GOURD FEST: See VAN & BUS TRIPS, page 9. To join our monthly list, parkprograms@co.hunterdon.nj.us. Let us deliver The Harbinger and other program updates right to your inbox! Names and addresses of county-held mailing lists are subject to disclosure pursuant to the NJ Open Public Records Act.

11 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 11 CHILDREN S BASKETRY WORKSHOPS Instructor Liz Braidwood Fulmer. Materials included. CHILDREN S SIMPLE BASKET WITH BEADS Wednesday, March 18, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Arboretum, ages 6 and up accompanied by an adult, $8 This workshop is designed for an adult/child team to make a basket. Starting with a wooden base, students will insert round reed spokes, weave a little, then add beads, weave a little more, then finish with a braided rim. Lots of color and bead pattern design. SMALL RECTANGULAR BASKET Friday, March 27, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Arboretum, ages 8 and up accompanied by an adult, $12 This workshop is designed for an adult/child team to make a basket. Make a very colorful rectangular basket measuring 5 x 7 x 4 (no handle). SMALL MARKET BASKET Friday, April 10, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Arboretum, ages 8 and up accompanied by an adult, $20 This workshop is designed for an adult/child team to make a basket. From a base, we will construct a rectangular basket measuring approximately 5 x 7 x 4. The workshop includes the handle and rim. RANDOM WEAVE BASKET Friday, May 1, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Arboretum, ages 9 and up accompanied by an adult, $25 This workshop is designed for an adult/child team to make a basket. A fun class for those who enjoy free form art work! We will create a small birds-nest, melon basket frame and fill it in using random weave, creating a basket with open spaces in it. If you want your project to be more filled-in you will have to complete it at home. CRAFT WORKSHOPS FOR ALL Instructor Liz Braidwood Fulmer. These workshops are designed for solo adults or child/adult teams, ages 7 and up. All materials supplied except as indicated. HOMEMADE CARDS FOR MANY OCCASIONS Tuesday, February 17, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Arboretum, $8 Using material scraps, string, your finger print, rubber stamps, glitter and more you make three or more cards for many occasions: Valentine s Day, Birthday, Thank You, Easter, or holiday cards. Different cards than last year. PLAY WITH CLAY Tuesday, March 17, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Arboretum, $8 Fashion from clay a cool wall hanging, clay vessel, or three-dimensional sculpture of your pet or Pop. Projects will be made using self-drying clay; additional drying time at home is necessary. Projects will not be fired, glazed or painted. PAINTBRUSH FRIEND Wednesday, April 29, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Arboretum, $8 Participants will sculpt a face onto an old paintbrush using Sculpty Clay. The bristles of the paintbrush become the hair of the character you create. Please bring an old used paintbrush at least 2 wide. TRINKET TILE BOX Wednesday, May 13, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Arboretum, $8 Stain, decorate with tile, and grout a small 3½ x 2½ x 2 high wooden box.

12 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 12 ART CLASSES Instructor Lena Shiffman ADULT ART CLASSES PAINTING & DRAWING BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE Session D: Five Thursdays, February 19 to March 19 Session A: Five Thursdays, April 2 to April 30 Session B: Five Thursdays, May 14 to June 11 9:30 AM to noon, Arboretum, adults, $100 (materials not included) Using a variety of subject matter, including still life subjects, photographs, and landscape, the instructor will work with students to improve their drawing and painting skills. Students may work in charcoal, pastels, oil, acrylic, or watercolor paints. Students supply their own materials. Beginners, please bring charcoal pencils, erasers, and newsprint pad to the first class. Others please bring preferred materials. Material list will be supplied at the first class. THURSDAY EVENING ART STUDIO Session D: Five Thursdays, February 19 to March 19 Session A: Five Thursdays, April 2 to April 30 Session B: Five Thursdays, May 14 to June 11 Session C: Five Thursdays, August 6 to September 3 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Arboretum, teens and adults, $100 (materials not included) Don t think you can draw or paint, but would like to give it a try? Everyone has talent, they just don t know it! says art instructor and illustrator Lena Shiffman. Using a variety of subject matter, including still life subjects and photographs, Ms. Shiffman will work with students to improve their drawing and painting skills. Students may work in charcoal, pastels, oil, acrylic, or watercolor paints. Students supply their own materials. Beginners, please bring charcoal sticks & charcoal pencils, an eraser, & a medium sketch pad (14 x 18 ) to the first class. Others, please bring preferred materials. Material list will be supplied at the first class. Join us for an evening of fun in a relaxed atmosphere; you will be amazed at what you can accomplish! All ability levels welcome! CHILDREN S ART CLASSES KIDZ ART for HOME SCHOOLED Session A: Six Wednesdays, March 4 to April 8 Session B: Six Wednesdays, April 22 to May 27 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE), Arboretum, ages 8 to 15, $90 (includes materials) Learn the principles of drawing and painting while studying artists of the past. In this fun art class, we will explore paintings by famous artists, such as Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso. Students will study and discuss other artists style and use of color and light, and then apply these findings to their own work. Students will work using a variety of media such as charcoal, pastel, acrylic, and watercolor, while painting from still life, photographs, or en plein air painting when weather permits. YOUNG ARTISTS DRAWING AND PAINTING Session A: Six Saturdays, February 21 to March 28 Session B: Six Saturdays, April 18 to May 30 (no class 5/23) 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Arboretum, ages 6 to 10, $80 (includes materials) Blooming young artists can learn the principles of painting and drawing. Students will work using pencil, charcoal, and paints on a variety of still-life subjects. These classes are designed to increase the students understanding of color, composition, and the proper use of materials. Instructor works excellently with beginners to very advanced students. Remember to dress in old clothing. ARTISTS-IN-TRAINING DRAWING & PAINTING Session A: Six Saturdays, February 21 to March 28 Session B: Six Saturdays, April 18 to May 30 (no class 5/23) 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM, Arboretum, ages 11-15, $90 (includes materials) Same class description as Young Artists, see above.

13 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 13 RECREATION PROGRAMS Organized groups can also request these programs on other dates. Call us to set up a program for a group. BIKE SAFETY PROGRAM Tuesday, February 24, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Echo Hill, ages 8 through adults, $3 This bike program will cover the NJ state bicycling laws, what you need to ride your bike, how to pick the right bike, and where to ride your bike. There will be demos on how to check and fix your bike and how to size it. If you and your family bike the trails of Hunterdon County, you will benefit from this program. Note: no bike necessary. CAMPING KNOWLEDGE Tuesday, March 3, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Echo Hill, ages 10 through adults, $5 Meet Recreation Leader Patrick Eckard at Echo Hill to kick off the camping season with his Camping Knowledge program. Consider how you need to prepare for camping before the trip begins, including what gear to bring. Learn how to set up a safe and functional campsite. FISHING CLINIC Tuesday, April 14, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Echo Hill pond, ages 6 through adults, $8 (includes bait and supplies) Let us show you the basics of fishing, including safety, etiquette, equipment, and casting. Meet Recreation Leader Patrick Eckard at Echo Hill pond. Fishing rods are available to borrow. Bait, hooks, bobbers, and weights are provided. If you have your own fishing equipment, you may bring it with you. FREE RECREATION WALKS Wednesdays, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, adults, Free; please pre-register March 25: Wescott Nature Preserve, satellite parking lot, 63 Strimples Mill Road, Stockton April 8: Hoffman Park, 26 Baptist Church Road, Hampton April 22: Pine Hill Section of the South Branch Reservation, 34 Pine Hill Road, Annandale May 6: Riverfield Section of the South Branch Reservation, 1738 Route 31, Clinton May 20: Miquin Woods, 326 Newport Road, Glen Gardner June 3: Bernadette Morales/Uplands Reserve, 103 Capner Street, Flemington Meet Patrick Eckard at each location and he will introduce you to the beauty of the parks as he inspects the trail systems. He will tell you the history of each park as you get some fresh air and exercise. Then come back on your own to hike the trails at your leisure. OPEN HOUSE COUNTRY SQUARE DANCE Sunday, February 8, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Echo Hill, adults/teens, $2 donation, pre-registration not required Co-Sponsored by the Hunterdon Flutterwheels Square Dance Club and the Hunterdon County Division of Parks & Recreation. There is no better way to enjoy a mid-winter afternoon than to experience the brisk music and lively dancing of a square dance. Dance caller Ed Kerns will be there to ensure that both beginner and experienced dancers enjoy the afternoon. The event will introduce participants to modern square dancing. Come and enjoy the atmosphere of the Echo Hill Lodge s fireplace, wagon wheel lighting, fresh country air, and wonderful wooden floor, and get an introduction to what square dancing is all about. Refreshments available. SQUARE DANCING SQUARE DANCE LESSONS Ten Sundays, February 15 to May 17 (no class 3/15, 4/5, 4/19, or 5/10), 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Echo Hill, adults/ teens, $50, pre-registration required Square dancing is the official folk dance of New Jersey and it gives people the opportunity to gather, spend time with a warm and friendly group, meet new friends, and get some low impact, aerobic exercise, all at the same time. A great way to keep mentally and physically fit! The instructor, Ed Kerns, has taught hundreds of people to square dance in an enjoyable, fun-filled setting. He begins with the more simple calls, and then progresses on to those of more complexity, stressing repetition and review for ease of learning. The course provides a good understanding of what square dancing is all about and is offered in a fun, supportive, and good-hearted manner. After completing the lessons, graduates will be able to join in many of the square dances offered in our area.

14 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 14 GARDENING PROGRAMS DAD AND ME: VALENTINE FLORAL ARRANGEMENT Friday, February 13, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Arboretum classroom, ages 3 and up, $25 per father-child pair ($15 per additional arrangement) No need for last minute chocolates or a dozen boring roses. Join Senior Gardener Jaybird Strauss for a fun evening with your son or daughter making a memorable valentine floral arrangement just for Mom. ARBORETUM PLANT SALE There will be no Arboretum Plant Sale this year. Thank you for the years of support! PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW See VAN & BUS TRIPS, page 8. SKI TICKETS In cooperation with the New Jersey Recreation & Parks Association, the Hunterdon County Division of Parks & Recreation offers discount ski tickets for the following areas: Blue Mountain Gate Price Discount Price Weekend/Holiday $65.00 $60.00 Midweek $55.00 $49.00 Mountain Creek Weekend/Holiday Adult $66.99 $55.00 Weekend/Holiday Youth $52.99 $44.00 Jack Frost/Big Boulder Weekend Adult $53.00 $45.00 Holiday Adult $55.00 $49.00 Midweek Adult $46.00 $39.00 Holiday Youth $45.00 $41.00 Camelback Weekend/Holiday All Day $65.00 $56.00 Midweek All Day $53.00 $46.00 Sahara Sam s Oasis/Indoor Waterpark Adult/Youth $29.95 $25.00 Check or cash only. To confirm availability, call (908) We also expect to have discounted amusement park tickets available in May. THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! The Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation wishes to extend a great big thank you to all of our faithful volunteers for 2014: Maple Sugaring: Sharon E., Dan K., Dan. M., Raven T. Earth Day: Fariz A.; Kathy B.; Siena C.; Vincent C.; Sylvia C.; Joe D.; Sharon E.; Nicholas F.; Chloe G.; Pat H.; Joe H.; Joe K.; Annabel, Ed, Grace, Katie, and Zack M.; Mac M.; Dick M.; Jim M.; Lorraine M.; Richard M.; Diane M.; Carolyn N.; Ralph S.; Charlie T.; Raven T.; Emily W. Invasive Plant Pull: Jerry B., Andrew C., Linda C., Dan K., Ryan M., Tess P., Elizabeth W., Emily W. Summer Nature Program: Ben C., Rachael C., Owen D., Lucas H., Dylan K., Vanessa L., Ethan L., Morgan M., Ryan M., Colin M., Reed M., Brian P., Abbey S., Vaughn T., Zachary T., Bryan W., Matt W., Brandon Z. Performance Camp: Tim A., Jacob B., Siena C., Sylvia C., Chloe G., Gail J., Tori J., Nate K., Nick K., Shannon L., Gina M., Bethany N., Megan P., Julia Q., Ruben R., Katherine S., Haley W. Craft Camp: Alexa G., Gail J. Art Camps: Zoe C. Spring Break Camp: Ben. L, Dan M., Raven T. Public Lands Day: Nancy C.; G. Family; Julie S. Basket/Craft Programs: Sylvia C., Carol S., Jamie S. Bluebird House Monitoring: Bob B., Sean J., Kevin K., Kathy K., Dan K., Ben L., Maria S., Adam V., David and Patsy W., Denise W., Becki W. Nature Club: Devin F., Emily F., Sara K., Raven T. Public Programs: John A., Rich B., Rosemary C., Wayne P. Arboretum Improvements: Patti C.; Sylvia C.; Pat H.; Sara K.; Annabel, Grace, Jackie, Matt, and Zach M.; Raven T. Echo Hill Improvements: Conner S., Dillon S. Adopt-a-Trail: Alexandria Equestrian Association, Charlie A., Ellen & Sean A., Chris C., Sandra & Stanley C., Rebecca D., Joe F., Friends of Uplands, Andy & Peggy G., Janice G., Jordan G. & family, Josh G., Kim G., Hampton Hikers, High Bridge Borough Environmental Commission, Hill Runners of Hunterdon, Hunterdon Hiking Club, Hunterdon Learning Center, Bruce J., Kathryn K., John M., Peni M., Valerie M., William P., Brian R., Katharine & Brian R., Andrew S., Alan S., Michael S., Stephen S., U.S. Naval Sea Cadets, Judy T., Maria T., Women s Club of Clinton, Debbie W., Patsy & David W. Concert Parking: U.S. Naval Sea Cadets 4-H Fair: Lynn B., Pat H., Raven T. Scout Projects: We had about 130 hours of volunteering from Scout groups! Also thanks to those who offered to help with Touch-a-Truck, although the event was canceled due to weather! To find out how to volunteer with the Parks, please visit: volunteeropps.htm.

15 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 15 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY... Send a cover letter and completed County Employment Application ( to: Hunterdon County Division of Human Resources, P.O. Box 2900, Flemington, NJ For information call (908) or parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us. ~ Must be a New Jersey resident. ~ Mandatory drug testing and physical will be given. SEASONAL PARK NATURALIST (1) This position will be based at the County Arboretum and will involve working with the summer camp programs at the Teetertown Preserve in Lebanon Township, and other program sites. The Seasonal Park Naturalist will work a varied 32-hour (4-day) week switching to a 40-hour (5-day) week schedule during the summer. Some weekend work will be required. For a list of qualifications and responsibilities visit personnel/jobs.htm. Dates: March 31 through October 30. Salary: $12/hr; some overtime. Filing deadline: February 13. Contact: Tom Sheppard, tsheppard@co.hunterdon.nj.us or (908) SEASONAL RECREATION LEADER (INTERNSHIP) (2) Students/graduates with at least three years of college, major studies in recreation/leisure, sport management, or related field preferred. Assist in the development and operation of recreation programs such as environmental education, cultural, visual and performing arts, and sports programs. 40 hours Monday through Friday (some evenings and/or weekends). Dates: June through August. Salary: $11/hr. Filing deadline: April 1. Contact: Patrick Eckard, peckard@co.hunterdon.nj.us or (908) PERFORMANCE CAMP COUNSELOR (1) A three-week summer position for ages 18 or older. Camp operates at Deer Path Park. Supervise children entering second through ninth grades and work with counselors-in-training (CITs). Manage set and prop design, run arts and crafts projects, and assist with the theatre production. Dates: June 22 to 26, July 13 to 17, and July 27 to 31. Salary: $11/hr. Filing deadline: April 1. Contact: Liz Fulmer, lfulmer@co.hunterdon.nj.us or (908) SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING (CIT) To apply: Submit an Individual Volunteer Application with a letter of recommendation from a teacher or employer. Applications are available at the Arboretum or on our website (click on Volunteer Opportunities ). SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM Teens entering 10th, 11th, & 12th grades. Counselors-in-Training (CITs) will be selected for each of our Summer Nature Camp sites (Echo Hill & Teetertown). Have fun outdoors while building your résumé. Required to attend an evening training session on June 4 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Arboretum). Must be able to commit to a minimum of two weeks during the camp season. PERFORMANCE CAMP Teens entering 9th through 12th grades. Camp is held at Deer Path Park for three weeks, June 22 to 26, July 13 to 17, and July 27 to 31. You can volunteer for one, two, or three weeks. This is a great opportunity for on-the-job experience and a boost for your résumé. Mandatory CIT training on Tuesday, June 9, and optional CPR/First Aid training on Tuesday, June 16. GARDEN CAMP: June Please ask for more information! SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM POSITIONS Do you enjoy the outdoors and like working with kids? Do you want to share your outdoor knowledge with others? Our Summer Nature Program (SNP) might be the perfect summer job for you. First Aid and CPR certification is required and training will be given during orientation. Filing deadline: April 1, but candidates are strongly encouraged to apply earlier. Contact: Tom Sheppard, tsheppard@co.hunterdon.nj.us or (908) for the following: SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM LEADERS (9) Monday through Friday work week. Some positions require canoeing and four overnight campouts. Successful applicants for leader positions must have some college courses in environmental science, biology, or similar; education majors will also be considered. Experience working with children required, preferably in an outdoor setting. Primary responsibilities include planning and leading children s nature programs. Dates: June 10 through August 14. Salary: $11/hr. SNP ASSISTANT LEADERS (5) For ages 16 or older. Monday through Friday work week. Successful applicants will have experience working with children. Primary responsibilities include providing supervision during camp activities and assisting leaders as needed. Mandatory pre-season training session June 11, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Dates: June 22 through August 14. Salary: $8.25/hr. SNP CANOE INSTRUCTORS (2) Primary responsibilities include planning and facilitating flat water paddling clinics and leading river day trips for campers in grades 5 through 8, and two overnighters for the Environmental Camp (grades 9 and 10). Canoeing experience on moving water is encouraged and valid driver s license required. Preference will be given to candidates with formal training or American Canoe Association certification. Variable schedule includes some long days and two Fridays off. Weekend work opportunities may also be available. Dates: June 10 through August 14. Salary: $12/hr. ENVIRONMENTAL CAMP LEADER (1) Monday through Friday work week with some long days and overnights required. This dual-position involves hosting two sessions of Environmental Camp with campers in grades 9 and 10 and two sessions of Junior Explorers with campers in grades 5 and 6. Experience working with adolescents in an outdoor setting and proven skills in the areas of backpacking and camping. College coursework in environmental science, biology, or similar preferred. Leader will work under close supervision of the Chief Park Naturalist to plan and facilitate on-site activities, field trips, and overnights. Dates: June 10 through Aug. 14. Salary: $11/hr. SCA COMMUNITY CREW MEMBER July through August, students at least 15 years old or in high school Note: This is a position with the Student Conservation Association (SCA), not Hunterdon County. A 6-week summer program. Participants build trails and restore habitat while exploring green career opportunities, building leadership skills, and learning about the local environment through field trips, outdoor recreation, and service projects. Members will earn an hourly wage and get community service hours for their participation. Contact: SCANJ@SCA.org or serve/program/new-jersey.

16 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 16 SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM is an opportunity for kids grades K through 10 to connect with and explore the natural world. Program leaders facilitate hands-on activities that foster kids innate curiosity about nature and wildlife. Campers and parents alike rave about nature camp, making it one of the Parks Division s most popular offerings. Cost includes a camp T-shirt used for tie-dying. Do not forget to provide your child s shirt size. Our leaders are experienced in guiding children outdoors and are certified in First Aid and CPR. Group size is a maximum of campers depending on session & location, with each leader being aided by an assistant or volunteer counselor-in-training (CIT). Canoeing specialists host the paddling clinics and canoe trips with our older campers. Sessions are available at both Echo Hill Park and Teetertown Preserve. Echo Hill is located at 42 Lilac Drive in Clinton Township, less than 15 minutes from both Clinton and Flemington. Teetertown is located at 30 Pleasant Grove Road in Lebanon Township, about 15 minutes north of Clinton, or 15 minutes northwest of Whitehouse Station. *NOTE THAT WE HAVE MOVED TO THE STONE HOUSE THIS YEAR (THE SECOND ENTRANCE). Both parks offer diverse habitats to explore, including stream, pond, field, and forest areas. Note that camp is held Monday through Friday no weekends. Camp will not be held on Friday, July 3 rd, Independence Day observance. These sessions have been pro-rated. SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM NATURE BUGS Children entering kindergarten, Echo Hill or Teetertown, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, $105, one-week sessions. A. July 20 to 24 B. August 3 to 7 The Nature Bugs camp is the perfect half-day adventure for your young nature enthusiast. Our Park Naturalists teach about local plants and animals through hikes, observations, crafts, and games. A safe and fun way to foster your child s interest in the natural environment. NATURE DISCOVERY Children entering grades 1 & 2, Echo Hill or Teetertown, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, $155, one-week sessions. A. June 22 to June 26 E. July 20 to July 24 B. June 29 to July 2 ($135) F. July 27 to July 31 C. July 6 to July 10 G. August 3 to August 7 D. July 13 to July 17 H. August 10 to Aug. 14 This full-day program allows campers to explore all the wonders that the parks have to offer. From searching for wildlife to toasting s mores, Nature Discovery campers enjoy a great introduction to the world outdoors. IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration for SNP is conducted via a lottery system. Download a set of registration forms (3) from our website, or pick them up at the Arboretum. 1. The regular Parks Division program registration form cannot be used for Summer Nature Camp. 2. Applications must be postmarked by Wed., March 11, or delivered to the Arboretum in person by 4:30 PM that day. All applications must be completed in full with payment. 3. Complete a separate set of forms (3) for each child. You may send sibling forms in one envelope, with one check. 4. We cannot arrange to place unrelated children in the same session. 5. Applications are selected through a random drawing. 6. Applicants will be notified by mail. Unsuccessful applicants receive a full refund. 7. Any spaces left in the program will be available during walk-in registration beginning March 23 at 8:00 AM. 8. Starting on April 13, participants may be enrolled in additional sessions as available. 9. All cancellations by participants are subject to a 30% service charge. Cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations made less than one week prior to the start of your child s session will not receive a refund. 10. IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE PROGRAM WILL BE FILLED, OR NEARLY FILLED, DURING THE LOT- TERY. PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE LOTTERY. PIONEERS Children entering grades 3 & 4, Echo Hill or Teetertown, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, $155, one-week sessions. A. June 22 to June 26 E. July 20 to July 24 B. June 29 to July 2 ($135) F. July 27 to July 31 C. July 6 to July 10 G. August 3 to August 7 D. July 13 to July 17 H. August 10 to Aug. 14 Pioneers enjoy activities that foster understanding of habitats, adaptations, & other ecological concepts. Favorite activities such as shelter-building help Pioneers develop their outdoor skills.

17 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 17 SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM JUNIOR EXPLORERS Children entering grades 5 & 6, Echo Hill or Teetertown, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, late pick up on trip days, campout on second Thursday night (Wednesday for Session A), $305, two-week sessions. A1. June 22 to July 2 ($285) A2. June 22 to July 2 ($285, Echo Hill only) B1. July 6 to July 17 B2. July 6 to July 17 (Echo Hill only) C1 & C2. July 20 to July 31 D1 & D2. August 3 to August 14 These two-week sessions give campers the chance to increase their understanding of nature as well as their outdoor know-how. Juniors learn basic canoeing skills on the park ponds before embarking on a day trip on a local river. A field trip allows Juniors to discover nature beyond the County Parks. The Junior Explorer experience culminates with a campout full of fun night-time activities. SENIOR EXPLORERS Children entering grades 7 & 8, Echo Hill or Teetertown, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, late pick up on trip days, campout on second Thursday night (Wednesday for Session A), $305, two-week sessions. A. June 22 to July 2 ($285) C. July 20 to July 31 B. July 6 to July 17 D. August 3 to August 14 Senior Explorers continue to expand environmental understanding and hone their outdoor skills. Team-building activities, paddling clinics, river canoeing, and a field trip are all important components. Seniors also enjoy a campout night that includes pitching tents, cooking over a campfire, and exploring nature after dark. ENVIRONMENTAL CAMP Teens entering grades 9 & 10, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, overnight trip each Thursday (second trip on Wednesday of Session A), two-week sessions. A. June 22 to July 2 at Teetertown, $335 B. July 6 to July 17 at Echo Hill, $355 Environmental Camp packs a lot of learning and adventure into an intensive two-week program. The session begins with team-building activities and the opportunity to participate in a high-ropes personal challenge course. On-site activities include wildlife studies and outdoor skills practice. Participants are introduced to backpacking during an overnight on the Appalachian Trail. A flatwater canoe clinic prepares campers for a canoe-camping trip through the scenic Delaware Water Gap during the second week of camp. Throughout the program, Environmental Camp focuses on the importance of ecological stewardship and individual responsibility. This year we will be taking an eco-tour of the Hackensack River Watershed in the Meadowlands. SUMMER CAMPS CANOE CAMP July 20 to July 24, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Campout Thursday into Friday), Arboretum, entering grades 9 to 12, $250 Do you enjoy the outdoors and the water? Then we have the camp for you. Canoe Camp is for teens who know about or who want to learn about canoeing. We will start out with the basics and work on improving your skills while having fun and learning teamwork. Every day, we will paddle on a new local waterway and then finish the week with a canoe camping trip Thursday into Friday on the Delaware River. SPORTS FOR A LIFETIME CAMP: Golf & Bowl August 10 to 14, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Deer Path Park, ages 10 to 17, $322 with bowling ball or bag & shoes, or $270 for camp only This camp is taught by professionals who will teach your child to golf and bowl! We will meet at Deer Path Park and travel by County van to Heron Glen Golf Course in Ringoes. Heron Glen offers a driving range with both grass and mat hitting areas and a large putting green. After a week of practice, we will play some holes on Friday. Each day we will head back to Deer Path to eat lunch, brought from home. Next we will head up to Oakwood Lanes in Washington to learn how to bowl. This 26-lane bowling alley is complete with electronic scoring. Their professional, attentive staff will ensure that your child has a great bowling experience. For maximum comfort, you can purchase a bowling ball or bag and shoes for your child (additional $52). Then we will stop for ice cream on the way back, our treat! GARDEN CAMP June 22 to 26, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Arboretum, ages 8 to 12, $105 Dig into the Arboretum Gardens for five days as you explore, discover, and investigate the world of plants. Each day is full of garden time, games, and activities with Senior Gardener Jaybird Strauss. Participants will get some plants to take home. Bring a snack, plenty of water, sunscreen, clothes that can get dirty, and a change of clothes if desired....turn the page for more camps!

18 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 18 ART CAMP FOR YOUNG ARTISTS Session A: August 10 to 14 Session B: August 17 to 21 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Arboretum, ages 6 to 10, $110 Campers learn the principles of painting and drawing in a classroom and outdoor setting. They work using pencil, charcoal, and paint on a variety of still-life subjects. This week-long camp is designed to increase campers understanding of color, composition, and the proper use of materials. Please bring a snack and drink. Remember to dress in old clothing and apply sunscreen. Instructor Lena Shiffman (website ART CAMP FOR ARTISTS-IN-TRAINING Session A: August 10 to 14 Session B: August 17 to 21 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM, Arboretum, ages 11 to 15, $110 Same description as Art Camp for Young Artists, see above. CRAFT CAMP July 6 to 10, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Arboretum, ages 10 to 15, $165 (includes materials) This unique program will expose your child to a multitude of crafts. Young artists will immerse themselves creating oneof-a-kind masterpieces. An eclectic mix of artistic media such as clay, leather, tile, wood, nuts, vines, and recycled items keep interest and enthusiasm high! New projects every year! Sculpt a clay vase and then fill it with felt flowers that you make, construct a freeform star decoration using wire and beads, weave a basket or two, and work on visual balance creating a nature mobile. Campers should bring a drink, snack, and lunch. We encourage reusable containers. Send children in old clothing and shoes that can get a little dirty. ORCHESTRA CAMP July 6 to 10, 9:00 AM to Noon, Hunterdon Central Regional High School, entering grades 7 to 12, $185 This one-week camp will allow middle school and high school students who play orchestral instruments to experience, possibly for the first time, the feeling of sitting surrounded by a large group of instrumental musicians, making music in the same manner as the major symphonies of the world. The camp has become an important piece in the music education puzzle for students of orchestral instruments (sorry, no piano). The students work daily in small groups with professional coaches players and teachers, members of the Hunterdon Symphony and then join together as a full orchestra at the end of the morning under the direction of Hunterdon Symphony Conductor Lawrence Kursar. A performance takes place on the final day in the evening at the Route 12 County Complex. Join us for our 16 th year! Please note which instrument you play when you register. SUMMER CAMPS PERFORMANCE CAMP Session A: June 22 to 26, entering grades 2 to 5 Session B: July 13 to 17, entering grades 6 to 9 Session C: July 27 to 31, entering grades 4 to 7 Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Deer Path Park, $235 Children love this Performance Camp taught by Flying Ship Productions, who combine time-tested themes with original music and dialogue and inventive staging and choreography. Children will have the opportunity to stage an original musical. The show contains new and original songs, costumes, props, and dances. The week culminates in a Performance and picnic at Deer Path Park on Friday evening at 6:15. In addition to working on the musical, campers also create the set, make costumes, create craft projects, and participate in theatre and water games. Comments from parents of former Performance Campers: Staff was great! This was my son s favorite camp, and, We loved the show on Friday Eve! It s nice to see how the children enjoyed their week. Every child who attends Performance Camp is a star! CREATIVE THEATRE CAMP: IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE August 17 to 21, ages 8-11, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Echo Hill, $150 Campers will learn stagecraft while creating their own play. This production will be guided by the ideas of the students. They will build the show while following the structure of a story where the fate of the earth hangs in the balance. Mad scientists, aliens, and fun monsters collide in this spoof of old sci-fi/monster flicks. The disciplines of the actor are first introduced through theatre games, teaching movement, voice, theatre terms, and listening to other actors and the audience. The week culminates in a performance for friends and family on Friday at 3:00 PM *please note the change in the performance time from last year! Campers should bring a drink and lunch to camp. Instructor Joe Nowosielski ( CREATIVE THEATRE CAMP: AN AFTERNOON AT THE IMPROV August 24 to 28, ages 12-15, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Echo Hill, $150 Something wonderful right away! This class exposes students to the rules of improv (listening, saying yes, etc.) through games such as those from the TV show, Whose Line is it Anyway? We work on building confidence with coming up with ideas off the top of our heads. The final performance is made up of our favorite games, completely made up in the moment with suggestions from the audience. The week culminates in a performance on Friday at 3:00 PM *please note the change in the performance time! Campers should bring a drink and lunch to camp. Instructor Joe Nowosielski (

19 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 19 HUNTERDON COUNTY DIVISION OF PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE HOURS Mon. Wed. & Fri.: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Thurs.: 8:00 AM 6:30 PM Location: 1020 Route 31, Lebanon (Clinton Township) PHONE: (908) WEBSITE: ( Parks & Recreation ) Like Hunterdon County Parks on Facebook MISSION STATEMENT The Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation is dedicated to preserving open space and natural resources, providing safe parks and facilities, and offering educational and recreational opportunities, all contributing to an enhanced quality of life for present and future generations. ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT The Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation welcomes all individuals to participate and enjoy our parks, facilities, and recreational programs. Reasonable accommodations, individual adaptations, and support will be provided for persons of all abilities to encourage everyone to benefit equally from their choice of leisure activities. Please notify us if you need special accommodations either at the time of registration or at least two weeks prior to program attendance or facility use. Each request will be assessed individually. RESERVABLE FACILITIES ECHO HILL: Main Lodge, Multi-Purpose Room, & Group Camping Site ARBORETUM: Two Gazebos & Meeting Room DEER PATH PARK: Two Pavilions, Gazebo, & Softball Field TEETERTOWN PRESERVE: Group & Public Camping Sites COURT STREET PARK: Gazebo/Bandstand To reserve a facility, contact the park office. For information and a map of each park, contact the office or download them from our website ( PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION Fill out the form on the last page of this brochure. OR visit our website for a registration form. Mail your completed registration form with payment to: Hunterdon County Division of Parks & Recreation P.O. Box 2900, Flemington, NJ OR Drop off your form and payment at the Arboretum, 1020 Highway 31 North, Lebanon, NJ After hours, there is a door slot for your convenience (exact cash or check only). CANCELLATION POLICIES: If we cancel a program, you will be notified by phone and given the option of a credit or a full refund. Programs are designed for all types of weather and participants should dress appropriately. Cancellations by participants are subject to a 30% service charge. Cancellations must be in writing, and cancellations made less than one week prior to program will NOT receive a refund. For more detailed program information, visit our website at: (click on Parks & Recreation ). GROUP NATURE & RECREATION PROGRAMS Let us do a program for your group! Unless otherwise noted, cost is $30 on-site, $50 off-site, $75 out-of-county (limited range). NATURE PROGRAMS SEASONAL NATURE WALK, All ages, 1 hr, $20, 25 max ANIMAL CLUES, Grade K+, 1 hr, 25 max AMAZING ADAPTATIONS, Grade K+, hrs, 25 max INCREDIBLE INSECTS, Grade 1+, hrs, 25 max PLANT STUDY, Grade 1+, hrs, 25 max BIRDING, Grade 3+, hrs, 25 max POND/STREAM STUDY, Grade 1+, hrs, 25 max BEAVER FEVER, Grade 1+, 1-1.5, 25 max ANIMAL STRATEGIES, All Ages, 1 hr, 25 max REPTILES ALIVE!, All Ages, 1 hr, 25 max ROCKS AND MINERALS, Grade 3+, 1 hr, 20 max INTRODUCTION TO BIRDING, Grade 3+, 1 hr, 25 max SKULL WORKSHOP, Grade 2+, 1 hr, 25 max SCAT & TRACKS WORKSHOP, Grade 3+, 1 hr, 25 max WINGS & FEATHERS WORKSHOP, Grade 3+, 1 hr, 25 max NESTS & EGGS, Grade K+, 1 hr, 25 max MAPLE SUGAR TO GO, All ages, 1 hr, 25 max, $50 (off-site) RECYCLING, Grade 1+, 1 hr, 25 max WATER ISSUES, Grade 1+, 1 hr, 25 max COMPOSTING FOR THE HOME, Grade 3+, 1 hr, 25 max RECREATION PROGRAMS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Grade 3+, hrs, 10 max OUTDOOR SURVIVAL, Grade 4+, hrs, 15 max ORIENTEERING, Grade 4+, hrs, 15 max HIKING KNOWLEDGE, Grade 2+, 1.5 hrs, 15 max BACKPACKING KNOWLEDGE, Grade 5+, hrs, 15 max CAMPING KNOWLEDGE, Grade 4+, hrs, 15 max KNOT TYING, Grade 2+, hrs, 10 max FIRE BUILDING, Grade 4+, hrs, 10 max KNIFE SAFETY, Grade 3+, hrs, $30 + materials fee, 8 max CAMP TOOLS, Grade 3+, hrs, 10 max CANOE CLINIC, Grade 5+, hrs, $175, 16 max FISHING CLINIC, Grade 1+, hrs, $30 + $2/person, 15 max BIKE SAFETY, Grade 3+, hrs, 15 max INITIATIVES/ TEAM BUILDING, Grade 4+, hrs, 15 max EARTH-INSPIRED CRAFTS, Grade 1+, 1.5 hrs, $30 + materials fee, 10 max CREATING WITH CLAY, Grade 1+, hrs, $30 + materials fee, 10 max WOODWORKING, Grade 3+, hrs, $30 + materials, 10 max BASKETRY, Grade 3+, 2 hrs, $30 + $3/person materials, 10 max LECTURES BATTY ABOUT BATS LECTURE, Grade 3+, 1 hr BIRDS OF HUNTERDON LECTURE, Grade 3+, 1 hr BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS LECTURE, Grade 3+, 1 hr HERPTILES OF HUNTERDON LECTURE, Grade 3+, 1 hr MAMMALS OF HUNTERDON LECTURE, Grade 3+, 1 hr MUSHROOMS & MOLDS LECTURE, Grade 3+, 1 hr OWLS OF HUNTERDON LECTURE, Grade 3+, 1 hr PLANETS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM LEC., Grade 3+, 1 hr RAPTORS OF HUNTERDON LECTURE, Grade 3+, 1 hr WILDFLOWER FOLKLORE LECTURE, Grade 3+, 1 hr WILDLIFE OF HUNTERDON LECTURE, Grade 3+, 1 hr ATTRACTING BIRDS TO YOUR YARD LEC., Adult, 1 hr HUNTERDON PARKS & REC. LECTURE, Adult, 1 hr, free For program descriptions, see our Group Programs brochure on our website or pick one up at the Arboretum. Call us to register.

20 2015 Issue 1 Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation Harbinger 20 HUNTERDON COUNTY DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM Office Location: 1020 State Route 31, Lebanon Mailing Address: PO Box 2900, Flemington, New Jersey Phone: (908) * Fax: (908) PARTICIPANT(S) ADDRESS PHONE (day) (eve) (cell) ADDRESS CHECK TO BE ADDED TO OUR LIST EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE (day) (eve/cell) (other than parent or guardian) PROGRAM: DATE: LOCATION TIME: FEE: PROGRAM: DATE: LOCATION TIME: FEE: PROGRAM: DATE: LOCATION TIME: FEE: PROGRAM: DATE: LOCATION TIME: FEE: PROGRAM: DATE: LOCATION TIME: FEE: TOTAL FEE $ Make check payable to Hunterdon County Parks. Fees are used to offset the cost of the program. Requests for refunds must be made in writing and are subject to a 30% service charge. Cancellations made less than one week prior to program will NOT receive a refund. NOTES: IF THE PARTICIPANT IS UNDER 18 PLEASE PROVIDE: NAME AGE GRADE DATE OF LAST TETANUS SHOT NAME AGE GRADE NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN (PLEASE PRINT): IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: I hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages against the County of Hunterdon and its employees and agents for all injuries, which may be sustained, by the herein named minor or myself while participating in the program listed above. I understand the content of the program and the risks of personal injury therein. I also give my permission for employees of the County and the Hunterdon Medical Center (or closest medical facility to the activity site) to admit me or my child for EMERGENCY medical treatment that would become necessary as a result of a medical emergency during this program. I also give permission to the County to make noncommercial use of any activity photographs of my child or myself. Any information provided will be treated with confidentiality and will allow the County to better serve individuals attending programs. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT: It is the policy of the County to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities upon advance notice of need. Persons requiring accommodations should make request at least 2 weeks prior to program attendance. You may withhold this data, but you might not receive appropriate accommodations, without advance notice. DOES PARTICIPANT TAKE ANY MEDICATION(S) Yes No If so, what? DOES PARTICIPANT HAVE ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS OF WHICH THE STAFF SHOULD BE AWARE? (Please Circle: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Asthma, Dietary Restrictions, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, etc.) Yes No Other DOES PARTICIPANT REQUIRE ANY ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY? Yes No DOES PARTICIPANT HAVE ANY ALLERGIES? Yes No If so, please explain DOES PARTICIPANT CARRY AN EpiPen? Yes No NOTES: SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT(S) DATE (Parent/Guardian if under 18 yrs. of age)