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Registration is required for all Watershed Association programs, unless stated otherwise. Space is limited. All programs meet at the Buttinger Nature Center, unless stated otherwise. Please call (609) 737-7592 to register.

Payment is accepted by cash, check, VISA, MasterCard or Discover and can be dropped off at the Nature Center or mailed to:

Education Programs
31 Titus Mill Road
Pennington, NJ 08534

Refund Policy: A full refund will be made if notice of cancellation is received at least 48 hours before a program. Call (609) 737-7592 to cancel. No refunds or credits will be given after that time. Watershed Association membership is not refundable.

• February 2

  Adventures at the ‘Brook

  Thursday, 6:30-8:30 PM, Girls in grades 3-7 with a parent, Fee: $50/girl (5 sessions) OR $16/session

  Are you a girl who loves the outdoors and wants to learn more about Girl Scouting in central NJ? Join Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ (GSCSNJ) at the Watershed Reserve for a 5-part outdoor adventure. Register now for any (or all) of the exciting monthly activities – your first adventure is a nocturnal owl prowl on the Reserve trails! Registration is exclusively through GSCSNJ. To register and for more information on the entire Girl Scout series, visit www.gscsnj.org, contact vallen@gscsnj.org or call 732-821-9090 ext 125. Subsequent adventures will be held on Thursdays, 4:00-5:30PM and include:
  · Hike the new trails on the SBMWA Reserve – March 8
  · Wild Edible Plant Walk – April 12
  · Stony Brook Slog – May 10
  · TREE-ocaching – June 7
  

• February 4

  Groundhog Day Celebration

  Saturday, 10:30 AM – 12 PM Families, $5 per person

  We will celebrate Groundhog Day at the Watershed Reserve by visiting several groundhog burrows and learning about the natural history of these furry weather forecasters. If the weather allows, we’ll play a game about hibernation.

• February 11

  Winter Exploration Geocache Event

  Saturday, 1:30 – 3:30 PM, Adults and Families, Fee: $5 per person

  This “event-cache” is a great introduction to the hobby of geocaching as well as the ecology of winter. Appropriate for beginners or experienced cachers. Watch for more details and RSVP at www.geocaching.com or contact the Buttinger Nature Center at 609-737-7592.

• February 21

  From Sap to Syrup

  Tuesday, 2 -3:30 PM, Children 6-10 years old, $12 Member/$17 Non-member

  Join the Teacher-Naturalists to learn about the ancient process of turning tree sap into maple syrup. Visit the tapped maple trees, assist with sap collection, check out the ‘evaporation station’ then challenge your taste buds with our syrup taste test!

• February 25

  Maple Sugar Memories!

  Saturday, 10:30 AM – 12 PM, Families, Fee per family: $10 Members /$15 Non-members

  Bring your family to the Watershed Reserve to enjoy the maple syrup made on site this year! After a short walk to visit our tapped trees and the ‘evaporation station’, take our maple syrup taste test challenge. Come dressed for wintery weather; boots recommended.

• March 31

  Build Your Own Rain Barrel

  Saturday, 9:30 AM – 12 PM, Adults, Fee: $45 Program takes place in the Kingsford Community Room.
  

  Learn how installing rain barrels under your home’s downspouts can save you money and help protect the environment! Fee includes materials, hardware and instruction. Couples and individuals welcome.