PRINCETON NJ Announcement

January News & Events at The Watershed

Events may be postponed or cancelled due to weather or low registration. Please register for events here: thewatershed.org/events

FIRST SUNDAY FILMS
SUNDAY, JAN. 5
The Watershed Institute,
General Audience, Free, 1-3 p.m.

Follow actress Melanie Laurent and activist Cyril Dion as they traverse ten countries to talk to scientists and thought-leaders about ingenious solutions to global warming. With glowing reviews from leading environmentalists like Paul Hawken, this film is a must-see. Join us for free environmental film screenings at the Watershed Center every first Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. Registration is not required and walk-ins are welcome!

OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY, JAN. 4
WATERSHED NATURE CAMP AND ACADEMY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
ENROLLMENT OPENS SOON!
The Watershed Institute
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., General Audience, Free

Visit the Watershed Center and meet the directors of the summer camp and academy programs and ask questions. Open house registration is not required and walk-ins are welcome. Members of The Watershed Institute get a jump on enrolling their children in these popular programs and also receive a 5% discount on programs. Become a member today!

LITERARY LANGUAGE OF NATURE - ECOPOETRY
THURSDAY, JAN. 23 & 30, FEB. 6 & 13
The Watershed Institute
7:30 - 9 p.m., Adults, $75 pp for the series

What is happening to nature writing under the inescapable pressures of climate change and environmental crisis? In this NEW course with Winifred Hughes Spar, come explore our evolving human relationship with the natural world through the eyes of a contemporary poet. Discover mid-20th Century awakenings to current issues of environmental justice, biocentrism, and the "end of nature."

WELCOME WINTER WALK
SATURDAY, JAN. 4
The Watershed Institute
9:30 - 11:30 a.m., General Audience,
Ages 6+, Free

Join Education Director Jeff Hoagland on a morning walk at the Mountain Lakes Preserve in Princeton to explore the wonders of the natural world in winter. Dress warmly; boots are recommended. Presented in partnership with the Friends of Princeton Open Space and co-sponsored by Washington Crossing Audubon Society.

 

CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, JAN. 4
The Watershed Institute
1-3:00 p.m., General Audience, ages 8+, $18 pp

Get ready to make some beautiful candles! We will guide you through creating hand-dipped candles, sand candles, shaping your candles, and adding embellishments. These hand-made creations make wonderful gifts!

IN SEARCH OF OWLS
FRIDAYS, JAN. 10, 31 & FEB. 7
The Watershed Institute
7-8:30 p.m., General Audience, ages 8+; $10 per person

Learn about owls, their calls and adaptations from a Watershed Educator inside the Watershed Center before taking a night hike to search for these nocturnal raptors. Warm up with a hot beverage back inside after the hike. Please sign up for just one of these three dates.

PRESCHOOL NATURE CLASS
TUESDAYS, JAN. 7, 14, 21, 28
The Watershed Institute
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 Ages, 3-5, $10 per child.

Get wild with us as we learn about a variety of nature topics! Each class includes outdoor exploration, stories and a craft. Dress for the weather because we always go outside. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

TODDLER NATURE CLASS
TUESDAYS, JAN. 7, 14, 21, 28
The Watershed Institute
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Children, ages 18-36 months; Each class is $10 per child

Start instilling a love of nature in your child with our Toddler Nature Classes. We provide a fun introduction to animals, plants and nature in general. You and your toddler will enjoy a song, a story and a walk outside. Dress for the weather because we always go outside. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

HOMESCHOOL NATURE CLASSES
TUESDAYS, JAN. 7, 14, 21, 28
FEB. 4, 11, 18, 25
The Watershed Institute
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Children, ages 6-9 & ages 10-13, $15 per class as a drop-in participant

This semester will focus on survival basics such as shelter, fire, water, cordage and knots, navigation, what not to wear and a survival challenge day. Dress for the weather because we always go outside.

GROUNDHOG DAY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, FEB. 1
The Watershed Institute
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
General Audience, $5 per person

Join Wally the Watershed Woodchuck as we celebrate winter and look forward to the return of spring. Learn all about groundhogs, enjoy a hike to a groundhog hole, play the hibernation game, and try your hand at chucking wood with a catapult or trebuchet. Warm yourself by our campfire and enjoy some treats on this festive winter morning.

WINTER FAIRY FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, FEB. 15
The Watershed Institute
11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Children, $10 per child, no charge for children under 2

?Come celebrate the mystical creatures of the winter Watershed! We will dance, play magical games, listen to winter tales, and create fairy art. Then, venture outside if you wish for some winter wonder exploration! Dress in fairy attire for indoor activities and/or in winter gear for outdoor activities.