Free Activities at Monmouth County Parks in March

Written by MC Park System Monday, 08 February 2010 16:29

Newsbrief - Monmouth County

HOWELL, NJ —  With its promise of spring, March is a great time to enjoy the outdoors. The Monmouth County Park System has planned a slew of fun and free activities for area residents to enjoy. The schedule is as follows:

Frogs

Saturday & Sunday, March 6 & 7 at 12:30pm

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell

Learn about these amazing animals during a brief discussion.

Music Man Rich Marzec

Sunday, March 7 from 1-3pm

Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel
Hear history come alive through music as Rich Marzec plays tunes from the turn-of-the-century.

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Eagles and Eaglets

Saturday & Sunday, March 13 & 14 from 10am-4:30pm

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell

Discover how bald eagles prepare for the nesting season.

Blacksmith Demonstration

Sunday, March 14 from 1-3pm

Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel
See what the blacksmith is making in his workshop.

Blowing in the Wind – Weathervanes

Sunday, March 14 from 2-3pm

Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold

See the elegant leaping stag on top of the Carriage House and come inside to learn more about weathervanes. Afterward, make a simple one to take home.

Awesome Antlers!

Saturday & Sunday, March 20 & 21 from 10am-4:30pm

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell

Come see deer antlers and learn how they are shed and re-grown each season.

Kite Making

Saturday, March 27 from 12:30-2:30pm

Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel
Join the farm staff in making kites as it would have been done during the Victorian era.

Alaska!

Saturday & Sunday, March 27 & 28 from 10am-4:30pm

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell

Learn how the United States purchased this great territory where reindeer, polar bears and bald eagles are common.

To learn more about these Park System activities, please visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at (732) 842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System is celebrating its golden anniversary of keeping the county green and livable, since the Board of Chosen Freeholders created the first county park in 1960. Today, the Park System has grown to over 30 sites totaling more than 14,500 acres and offers approximately 4,000 recreation programs and activities, making it the perfect place to come outside and play.