Free Fishing Day
Saturday, June 1
Free for adults and teens
Registration is required.
Adults and kids alike can fish for free on this special day - no state fishing license required.
Virtual Fishing Derby: All Day, Mercer County
Join us for a Virtual Fishing Derby from anywhere in Mercer County. Register online and share your catches to our Instagram using #MCVirtualFishDerby. Prizes awarded!
Family Saturdays at the Nature Center
10:30 – 11:30 am
Tulpehaking Nature Center
Free for all ages
No registration required.
Feed the Animals: Saturday, June 1
It’s lunchtime for our education animals! See what it takes to keep them healthy, clean, and fed. We might even enlist some willing hands to help. Will you be our animal caretaker for a day?
Fish Printing: Saturday, June 8
Create fanciful fish with paint, brush, and paper through the ancient art of Gyotaku. Help us create the largest school of fish the nature center has ever seen!
Bug Catching: Saturday, June 15
Explore the bug world of the Abbott Marshlands. With sweep nets, bug boxes and other tools of the trade, we’ll take a close look at these amazing animals before releasing them back to nature.
Let's Explore: Every Fourth Saturday, June 22
Visit the Tulpehaking Nature Center to unearth your inner naturalist. Each month we’ll have a new guided nature activity for you to explore.
Wednesday Wonder Walk
Every Wednesday Morning
10-11:30 am
Roebling Park @ Watson House Parking Lot
Free for all ages
No registration required.
Kayak Nature Tour
Fridays, June 7 & June 14
9 am - noon
Mercer County Park Marina
County: $30/per person, Out-of-County: $35/per person
Ages 16 and up
Enjoy a morning of paddling & exploration during a naturalist-led kayak tour. Encounter basking turtles, feeding songbirds and even carnivorous plants. Life vest, binoculars, and kayak rental fee included. Basic kayak instruction provided.
Registration required.
Sounds of Nature Walk
Saturday, June 8
10 am - noon
Mercer Meadows @ Rosedale Lake
Free for all ages
Unwind while taking in the sounds and scents of the forest on this guided nature walk along the Stony Brook in Rosedale Park. This trail will traverse some small streams and pass through a mature beech forest on the way to a beaver lodge. Part of the Hopewell Valley Come Outside & Play series.
Registration required.
Standing Yoga and Nature Walk
Saturday, June 8
10 am - noon
Tulpehaking Nature Center
Free, Adults and Teens
Join us for some fresh air and exercise during this monthly outdoor yoga mini-class (30-minutes) followed by a nature walk at a steady and comfortable pace. No mat needed. No experience needed!
Registration required.
Register at https://abbottmarshlands.org/events/
Meditation in the Marsh
Tuesday, June 18
6 - 6:45 pm
Tulpehaking Nature Center
Free, Ages 14 and up
Nature-based meditations are as old as the hills! Join this guided session where we learn and practice a meditation based on breath and the natural elements.
Registration required.
Register at https://abbottmarshlands.org/events/
Rise & Shine Walk
Thursday, June 20
8-10 am
Mercer County Park @ Marina parking lot
Free, Adults
During summer months, it’s best to get an early start to the day. Join a park naturalist on a brisk walk dedicated to enjoying the wonderous sights and sounds nature has to offer in the early morning hours. Each month will offer a new trail and new experiences.
Registration required.
Birding By Ear
Saturday, June 22
2-4 pm
Tulpehaking Nature Center
Free, Adults and Teens
Take your birdwatching to the next level by learning to bird by ear. This classroom program will focus on bird calls with attention to tone and phrasing, arming participants with the skills to birdwatch in any light condition and “listen in” on bird communication.
Registration required.
 Come Out and Visit Us!
Tulpehaking Nature Center is the headquarters of the Mercer County Park Commission’s Department of Environmental Education. Our programs take an explorative approach to learning about the natural world as we showcase the incredible natural history of Mercer County. Visit the nature center to enjoy walking trails, hands-on activities, a children’s play area, and live turtles and snakes on display
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