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 5th 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 and a half 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 and water are also recommended. All ages welcome.
Friday, July 18th & Tuesday, July 29th
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Storytime and Craft
Come on out to the Nature Center to hear a story about the different kinds of
wildlife and habitats found in Liberty State Park, and then make a story-related craft to take home with you. We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. All ages welcome.
Sunday, July 20th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mark-marking in the Park
Mark making in art uses lines, dots, marks, patterns, and textures on a surface to create pieces of art. Join local author and illustrator Veronica Mang and our Park Naturalists to visit afew habitats in Liberty State Park and use natural materials to create mark-
marking art! 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. Recommended for ages 6 & up.
Thursday, July 24th 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nature Walk and Craft: Beach
Come on out to Liberty State Park for a beach walk and scavenger hunt, and then make a beach craft to take home with you! We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Please 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.
Saturday, July 26th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Explore the Estuary
Join us on a hands-on adventure to Caven Point Beach where we will explore the amazing wildlife of the Hudson River Estuary and learn what lives out there in our very own backyard! We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Wat and then drive over to our beach area. You will need your own vehicle to get to the beach. Dress to be outdoors, wear old shoes that can get wet or muddy, and bring binoculars if you have them. All ages welcome to come to the beach, must be at least 10 years old to seine in the water.
Liberty State Park Nature Center
275 Freedom Way
Jersey City, NJ 07305
LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov
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