Cookstove Demonstrations
Saturdays, March 1, 15 & 29 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
See what’s cooking on the woodstove and discover how recipes, cooking techniques, and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE!
Splendid Spring Strolls
Wednesday, March 5 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Huber Woods Park, Middletown – Meet in the Environmental Center Parking Lot.
Wednesday, March 19 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands – Meet in the Rocky Point Parking Lot.
Say “farewell” to the frosty weather as you join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk. Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE!
Summer Job Fair
Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls
Discover exciting summer job opportunities available within the Monmouth County Park System. Admission and parking are free.
Open Shoot Archery
Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft
All equipment is provided for this open shoot. No outside equipment permitted. This is not an instructional clinic and NOT designed for beginners. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.
Accordion Melodies of the 1890s
Saturday, March 8 from 1-3 p.m.
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion. FREE!
E. Murray Todd Half-Marathon
Sunday, March 9 – 8:30 a.m. start
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft
This 13.1-mile race takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck. Race-day registration begins at 7 a.m. and costs $60 per runner; cash, check or credit card accepted.
Nature Lecture: Spring Peepers in Monmouth County
Sunday, March 16 from 1-2 p.m.
Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen
Learn about this often-heard but rarely seen amphibian during this talk by a Park System Naturalist. FREE!
Casual Birder
Tuesday, March 25 at 9 a.m.
Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan
Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk. We’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number