July Nature Programs at Liberty State Park
Pre-registration is required for all programs unless specified. Space is limited. For more information or to register for a program, please contact the Nature Center at 201-915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov. Children must be accompanied by an adult. You may register a maximum of six participants per reservation. Pets are not permitted on programs unless they are service animals. SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Saturday, July 6th 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Horseshoe Crab Walk
This is the time of year when horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay their eggs. Join our staff on a walk to Caven Point to discover these amazing creatures and learn about the important roles they play in the natural world. We will meet in Lot #1 located at 300 Morris Pesin Drive and then walk over to our beach area. Please be advised there is over a mile of walking involved. Be sure to dress to be outdoors and wear old shoes that can get wet or muddy. If it is a hot day, sunscreen, water and insect repellent are also recommended. All ages welcome.
Friday, July 12th 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Nature Walk and Craft: Insects
There’s a lot to learn about the amazing world of insects that some of us don’t even notice! Join our Park Naturalist for a walk to look for some common garden insects and make an insect craft to take home with you! We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Be sure to dress to be outdoors and wear shoes comfortable for walking. If it is a hot day, sunscreen and water are also recommended. Recommended for ages 4 & up.
Sunday, July 14th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Low Tide Beach Walk
Come on out to Liberty State Park for a beach walk and scavenger hunt at Caven Point Beach! We will meet in Lot #1 located at 300 Morris Pesin Drive and then walk over to our beach area. Please be advised there is over a mile of walking involved. Be sure to dress to be outdoors and wear old shoes that can get wet or muddy. If it is a hot day, sunscreen, water and insect repellent are also recommended. All ages welcome.
Friday, July 19th 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Nature Walk and Craft: Plants
Join our Park Naturalist for a walk to look for some common native plants and make a plant craft to take home with you! We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Be sure to dress to be outdoors and wear old shoes comfortable for walking. If it is a hot day, sunscreen and water are also recommended. Recommended for ages 4 & up.
Saturday, July 20th 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fabulous Fungi
Come to Liberty State Park to discover the hidden world of the often overlooked fungi and learn all about these unusual organisms. Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes comfortable for walking. If it is a hot day, sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are also recommended. We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Recommended for ages 10 & up.
Friday, July 26th 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monarch Magic
Come on out to Liberty State Park and get up close and personal with the monarch butterfly! We’ll learn all about the life cycle, feeding habits, and migration journey of this amazing little insect! There will also be a butterfly craft to make and take home! We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes comfortable for walking. If it is a hot day, sunscreen water, and insect repellent are also recommended. All ages welcome.
Sunday, July 28th 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Shorebird Walk
Come to Liberty State Park to discover the hidden world of the often overlooked fungi and learn all about these unusual organisms. We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Free parking is available in Lot #6, across the street from the center. Please dress to be outdoors, wear shoes comfortable for walking, and bring binoculars if you have them. If it is warm, sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are also recommended. Recommended for ages 5 & up.
Liberty State Park Nature Center
275 Freedom Way
Jersey City, NJ 07305
LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov
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