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New Jersey Audubon Society's February Family Nature Programs


 

Family Nature Programs

Saturdays 2:30-4:00*

New Jersey Audubon’s Plainsboro Preserve

 

Welcome to the New Jersey Audubon’s Family Nature Programs.  Each program is designed to explore nature through a theme.  A portion of each program may be spent outdoors building a deeper connection to the natural world through fun and informative activities.  We provide a highly trained environmental educator for each of our programs.   Join us and create memories that will last a lifetime.  Educational and fun, these Family Nature Programs are perfect for beginning naturalists and their families ages 6 to adult.  Cost: members, $3 per person; nonmembers, $5 per person (unless otherwise noted).  Pre-registration is encouraged.  (609) 897-9400

*Unless otherwise noted

 

SURVIVAL SERIES: PART 2

Saturday, January 28th

2:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

If you have ever wanted to learn some skills that will help to keep you alive in a survival situation, then this is your chance.  This three part series will expose participants to practical knowledge about shelter, making fire, procuring water, and other survival skills.  In our second class we will learn how to safely make fire and some of the benefits that a fire can provide.  

 

ANIMAL TRACKING SERIES: PART 2

Saturday, February 4th     

2:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Come and learn about the art and science of animal tracking.  In our second class we will focus on trailing animals and how animals move.  If we have snow we will spend our program outside trailing animals on an adventure.  Dress appropriately for the weather, and bring a notebook. 

 

SURVIVAL SERIES: PART 3

Saturday, February 11th  

2:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

If you have ever wanted to learn some skills that will help to keep you alive in a survival situation, then this is your chance.  This three part series will expose participants to practical knowledge about shelter, making fire, procuring water, and other survival skills.

In our last class we will try our hand at making a snow cave (weather permitting) or other forms of shelter.

NATURE FIELD TRIPS 

New Jersey Audubon’s Plainsboro Preserve

 

Welcome to the New Jersey Audubon Society Nature Field Trips for interested learners.  Each Field Trip is designed for adults and focused family members to explore one of the natural areas of New Jersey.  All the trips involve moderate exercise and each participant should bring basic necessities such as water, sunscreen, snack and appropriate clothing.  We prefer ten-day pre-registration and advanced payment of $10 for NJAS members or $15 for nonmembers for all trips (unless otherwise noted).  To register, send a check payable to NJAS to Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512.  No refunds are made unless we cancel the trip. Field trips meet at or near the trip locations; directions and information are available on line:  www.njaudubon.org/centers/plainsboro or can be mailed. Group size is limited and a minimum number of participants is necessary. E-mail: plainsboro@njaudubon.org  or call (609) 897-9400. 

 

 

 

WINTER TRACKING SERIES AT THE DUKE FARMS

February 4th  

9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Come and learn about the art and science of animal tracking.  In these classes we will introduce a variety of tracking skills including clear print classification, trailing, animal locomotion, and reading sign.  This class will offer helpful tips for tracking during an outside field session.  Dress appropriately for the weather and bring a notebook. 

 

NEW JERSEY OWL PROWL

Friday, January 27th 

6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

Looking and listening for owls is fun and this is a favorite program with our members.  Which owls live here year round and Whooo migrates to New Jersey?  Who has been known to snack on fish and earthworms?  Join us for a presentation learning some cool owl facts followed by a hike looking for these creatures of the night at the Preserve.  Join our naturalist to learn about New Jersey’s nocturnal hunters. 

 

RESERVOIR ROMP

Saturday, February 25th 

8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

Ages 9 – adult

During late winter we get a variety of waterfowl species in central New Jersey.  We will visit Round Valley Reservoir to look for roosting and feeding waterfowl.  Depending on our luck we may continue along to Spruce Run Reservoir to see what other winter waterfowl we can turn up.  Join Vicki Schwartz for a fun and informative day in the field. 

 

WINTER WONDERLAND HIKE

Saturday, February 18th     

2:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

The Plainsboro Preserve is a great place to go for a winter wonderland exploration. Associate Naturalist Shari-Beth Nadell will be leading us on a hike to seek out signs of winter animal activity and will be sharing a variety of information on New Jersey’s natural history.  Bring your hiking shoes, dress in layers, and come prepared for a moderate hike to some of the lesser explored areas on the Preserve.  Expect to cover a couple of miles at a moderate pace.

New Jersey Audubon Society's
Plainsboro Preserve
80 Scotts Corner Road
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609)-897- 9400 Ext. 102