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Events04/07/2026: Preschool Nature Class: Bunny Hop, The Watershed Institute Let's hop into spring and discover the differences between rabbits and bunnies! Classes generally include a craft, hike, and activity for the week's theme. We spend time outdoors each week, so come dressed in layers and waterproof shoes This program is intended for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with a parent, but we ask that they do not participate in activities. Adult attendance and preregistration required- walk ins will not be allowed 04/28/2026: Preschool Nature Class: Seeds for Foods, Seed for Fun, The Watershed Institute Preschool Nature Class: Seeds for Food, Seeds for Fun Join us as we explore the wonderful world of plants, specifically their seeds! We will follow seeds on their journey and learn just how they become beautiful plants or yummy treats! Classes generally include a craft, hike, and activity for the week's theme. We spend time outdoors each week, so come dressed in layers and waterproof shoes. This program is intended for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with a parent, but we ask that they do not participate in activities. Adult attendance and preregistration required- walk ins will not be allowed News03/03/2026: Stream Cleanups in April @The Watershed Join us on April 18, 2026 and volunteer to help remove trash from areas around local streams at our 20th Annual Stream Cleanup. Over the past decade, 9,700 enthusiastic volunteers have removed more than?166,000 pounds of trash from our communities. Our cleanup events are a great way to get outside, work together to keep our waterways clean, and improve wildlife habitat.? Trees NOT Tees! This year we will be offering cleanup volunteers a complimentary tree sapling to say thank you for helping keep our waterways clean! We will not be offering stream cleanup t-shirts as we typically do to reduce our environmental impact and conserve limited natural resources. One cotton t-shirt takes 650 gallons of water to produce while a single oak tree is a keystone species and can host more than 1,000 moth and butterfly caterpillars. In addition, one mature white oak can absorb over 2000 gallons stormwater per year which can reduce stormwater runoff pollution, flooding, and recharge groundwater. We appreciate the continued support of our generous sponsors who make our cleanups possible. Bloomberg, PSEG, Colgate-Palmolive, American Rivers, and New Jersey Clean Communities have provided funding, volunteers and supplies. Pre-registration is required! Rain or shine event.?Please bring your own gloves and (reusable!) water bottle. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are suggested for woodier areas. This is an in-person program. Masks are optional. A parent or legal guardian is required to attend with all children.?To attend this event, you must agree to the terms of the waiver included during registration. East Windsor: https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3134790&orgkey=3916&ReturnURL=//thewatershed.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/3916/2026-04-18,2026-04-19/-1/0/
Ewing: https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3136052&orgkey=3916&ReturnURL=//thewatershed.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/3916/2026-04-18,2026-04-19/-1/0/
Millstone: https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3134792&orgkey=3916&ReturnURL=//thewatershed.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/3916/2026-04-18,2026-04-19/-1/0/
Monroe: https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3136053&orgkey=3916&ReturnURL=//thewatershed.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/3916/2026-04-18,2026-04-19/-1/0/ Montgomery:https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3134796&orgkey=3916&ReturnURL=//thewatershed.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/3916/2026-04-18,2026-04-19/-1/0/
Pennington: https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3134793&orgkey=3916&ReturnURL=//thewatershed.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/3916/2026-04-18,2026-04-19/-1/0/
Stream Cleanups – Saturday, April 25
Join us on April 25, 2026 and volunteer to help remove trash from areas around local streams at our 20th Annual Stream Cleanup. Over the past decade, 9,700 enthusiastic volunteers have removed more than?166,000 pounds of trash from our communities. Our cleanup events are a great way to get outside, work together to keep our waterways clean, and improve wildlife habitat.? Trees NOT Tees! This year we will be offering cleanup volunteers a complimentary tree sapling to say thank you for helping keep our waterways clean! We will not be offering stream cleanup t-shirts as we typically do to reduce our environmental impact and conserve limited natural resources. One cotton t-shirt takes 650 gallons of water to produce while a single oak tree is a keystone species and can host more than 1,000 moth and butterfly caterpillars. In addition, one mature white oak can absorb over 2000 gallons stormwater per year which can reduce stormwater runoff pollution, flooding, and recharge groundwater. We appreciate the continued support of our generous sponsors who make our cleanups possible. Bloomberg, PSEG, Colgate-Palmolive, American Rivers, and New Jersey Clean Communities have provided funding, volunteers and supplies. Pre-registration is required! Rain or shine event.?Please bring your own gloves and (reusable!) water bottle. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are suggested for woodier areas. This is an in-person program. Masks are optional. A parent or legal guardian is required to attend with all children.?To attend this event, you must agree to the terms of the waiver included during registration.
Cranbury: https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3134804&orgkey=3916&ReturnURL=//thewatershed.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/3916/2026-04-25,2026-04-26/-1/0/
Highstown: https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3134802&orgkey=3916&ReturnURL=//thewatershed.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/3916/2026-04-25,2026-04-26/-1/0/
Lawrence East: https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3134801&orgkey=3916&ReturnURL=//thewatershed.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/3916/2026-04-25,2026-04-26/-1/0/
Lawrence West: https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3134799&orgkey=3916&ReturnURL=//thewatershed.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/3916/2026-04-25,2026-04-26/-1/0/
Rocky Hill: https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3136055&orgkey=3916&ReturnURL=//thewatershed.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/3916/2026-04-25,2026-04-26/-1/0/ 03/03/2026: Birding Like A Biologist @The Watershed March/April Deepen your understanding of bird life in our area and improve your ability to identify birds by exploring their behavior, habitats, morphology, and taxonomy in engaging classroom and outdoor settings. On guided trips at three birding hotspots you'll observe birds as they transition out of winter and into spring. Our featured expert Luke K. Butler, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biology at The College of New Jersey, returns for this new session - Part of the Language of Nature series. Course includes three Wednesday evening lectures and three Saturday morning field trips. There will be a short Spring Break in classes for Passover/Easter (no lectures or trips from 3/22 through 4/7). Rain dates for Field Trips are Sundays immediately following. Trips include Forsythe NWR, Institute Woods/Rodgers Wildlife Refuge, and The Watershed Reserve. This course is intended for adults. 02/19/2026: Summer Programs for High School Students @The Watershed
01/16/2026: Birding Like A Biologist @The Watershed March/April
Course includes three Wednesday evening lectures and three Saturday morning field trips. There will be a short Spring Break in classes for Passover/Easter (no lectures or trips from 3/22 through 4/7). Rain dates for Field Trips are Sundays immediately following. Trips include Forsythe NWR, Institute Woods/Rodgers Wildlife Refuge, and The Watershed Reserve. This course is intended for adults. Link: Birding like a Biologist Registration |
