Come out and enjoy your Monmouth County Park System this Independence Day weekend!
Summer Seining at the Bayshore
Friday, July 1, 11am - 12pm & Monday, July 4, 11am - 12pm
Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth Road, Port Monmouth
Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, to discover marine life while seining Raritan Bay. Meet on the beach near the fishing pier. Sorry, NO GROUPS.
Fishy Fun
Saturday & Sunday, July 2 & 3, 1030am
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell
Come to the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, and have some fun making a fish print or paper fish craft. Then, help us feed the fish in our pond.
Creature Feature
Saturday, July 2, 10am
Huber Woods Environmental Center, Browns Dock Road, Middletown
Come out to Huber Woods, Middletown, and discover fascinating facts about many of the critters that share Monmouth County with us through live animals, taxidermy, and other artifacts. Weather permitting, we will meet in the picnic area. If the weather is bad, we will meet in the Environmental Center. While there, ask about our Safari Backpacks! FREE
Celebrate Independence Day
Saturday thru Monday, July 2,3 & 4, 1-4pm
Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold
Read the Declaration, write your name with a quill pen, tour the Waln's colonial home, dress up in the fashions of 1776 and imagine life in early America as we celebrate our nation's 235th birthday at Historic Walnford.
Boat Tours at the Manasquan Reservoir
Friday, July 1, 730pm & Saturday thru Monday, July 3, 4 & 5 at 1, 2, 3 & 4pm
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell
Departing from the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, this 45-minute guided tour takes visitors around the reservoir and allows them to look for osprey, great blue herons, bald eagles and more. Tours are offered on a first come, first served basis. The cost is $5.50 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 and under. Cash or check only. Call (732) 751-9453 for more information.
Independence Day Celebration
Monday, July 4, 12-3pm
Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel
Independence Day was a festive time in the 1890s. Patriotism was celebrated with music, games and good picnic food. Join the staff at Historic Longstreet Farm as they celebrate the holiday with games and contests.
For more information on any of these activities, call (732) 842-4000 ext 4312.
Relax for a moment over the weekend and look over the Summer issue of our Green Heritage Newsletter filled with information regarding benefits of parks, helpful gardening tips and learn about the Monmouth Conservation Foundation & salt marshes
For more information about the Park System or to see the latest happening in the parks, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or email us at info@monmouthcountyparks.com.
Have a safe & enjoyable Independence Day weekend!
