Think summer! Our Summer Camps and Swim Lessons edition of Parks & Programs Guide now available!

Start planning for summer with our Summer Camps and Swim Lessons edition of our Parks & Programs Guide. Now available, this issue lists all our summer camps and swim lessons. Those on our mailing list should receive their copy soon. Details about our camp/swim offerings are also online. Registration starts on Sunday, March 1 at 12 p.m. See details (including hours) regarding registration.

Here are some upcoming offerings you might enjoy:

• Garden Walk from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 23 at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Let the gardens recharge your batteries during this garden walk. Learn about our work to maintain this beautiful landscape and get ideas for your home garden. FREE!  
  
  
• Plein Air by the Sea from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursdays, February 27-April 2 at Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan. Join instructor Gina Torello as she covers composition, values, color theory and more. Pre-registration and fee required.
  
  
• From Sap to Maple Syrup from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, February 29 at Huber Woods Park, Middletown. Discover the science behind this treat with a syrup taste test, tree tapping demonstration, and winter tree identification. Additional session offered from 1-3 p.m. Pre-registration and fee required.
  
  
• Meditation for Golfers from 7-8 p.m. on Mondays, March 9-30 at the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen. Find out how to strengthen your mind, body and game by developing a daily meditation practice. Pre-registration and fee required.
  
  
• Hunters of the Sky - Live Owl and Raptor Presentation from 7-8 p.m. on Friday, March 27 at the Clayton Park Activity Center, Upper Freehold. Meet a live owl and raptors common to New Jersey during this live presentation. Pre-registration and fee required.

The E. Murray Todd Half Marathon is almost here! Held on Sunday, March 8, this 13.1-mile race takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck. Pre-registration closes March 4. Reserve your spot today by registering online. 

For more information, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312. The Park System can also be contacted through email at info@monmouthcountyparks.com.