Princeton NJ Events

Preschool Nature Class: Ice, Snow and Things that Glitter, The Watershed Institute

Tuesday February 3, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Interesting icicles and frosty friends. Experience all the beauty of winter at the Watershed Reserve. 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

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Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey, Lawrence Branch

Tuesday February 3, 2026
6:00 PM

Southern New Jersey in the Civil War era was a hotbed of fugitives from slavery, freedmen and abolitionists. Activists such as Harriet Tubman, Abigail Goodwin and Benjamin Sheppard assisted runaway slaves along the Underground Railroad in daring flights at night in the forests of the Pine Barrens. Abolitionists flashed lights from their boats in the marshlands of Delaware Bay to signal to agents on land that fugitive slaves were on board. Please join us with author Ellen D. Alford as she recounts compelling narratives of abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Fly Tying Class 3, The Watershed Institute

Tuesday February 3, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Though it can be intimidating to tie your own flies, catching a fish on a fly that you tied yourself is exciting and very satisfying! This series of Tuesday night fly tying sessions will focus on tying variety of trout fishing flies and how to fish them. The instructors and materials are provided by the Ernest Schwiebert Chapter of Trout Unlimited. If you have your own tying tools, we encourage you to bring them. This registration is for just the first tying class- If you are looking to register for all the sessions register here.  Some flies being covered in this session include the Beadhead Soft-Hackle Pheasant Tail and Leadwing Coachman.

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