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June Programs at the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park

May 18, 2013

The following is a list of activities being offered through the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, NJ. Some programs are offered without registration requirements; some will require advanced registration as indicated below. A fee will be charged to motor vehicles entering the park on weekends and holidays 5/25 - 9/2 (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day). All programs will initially meet at the Nature Center unless otherwise indicated. Attendance is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of inclement weather, some programs might be canceled. It is always advisable to call ahead before coming out. These programs are for families and individuals. Schools, scouts and other groups may contact us to make special arrangements. Phone: (609) 737-0609.

GOAT HILL OVERLOOK HIKE (pre-teen - adult) Sunday June 2, 1:30. Goat Hill Overlook sits on a bluff overlooking the Delaware River in W. Amwell Twp. and boasts commanding views of the Delaware Valley including portions of Lambertville, New Hope and areas north and west into Bucks County, PA. The tract contains extensive hardwood and mixed oak forests, open fields, numerous rock outcrops, a former diabase quarry and hiking trails. We will meet in Washington Crossing at the park pond on Church Rd and carpool to the overlook for an exploration hike. The terrain will be rugged and muddy in places. Wear hiking shoes and bring drinking water. Advanced registration required after 4/30. Meet at the parking lot by Niederer’s Pond (Church Rd).We will carpool to the overlook.

HOPEWELL VALLEY COME OUTSIDE AND BUILD A PRETZEL JAR TERRARIUM (all ages) Thursday June 6, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. The forest floor is a fascinating community with its own unique woodland wildflowers, ferns, mosses and other organisms. Join us and build a miniature ecosystem in a jar to take home. Bring a hand trowel.

BUILD A ROPE BRIDGE (8 yrs. - adult) Saturday June 8, 1:00 – 3:30p.m. Participants will be instructed in some basic knots and rope riggings and then use their newly acquired skills to create a functioning suspended bridge over one of the park’s stream ravines. Park vehicle entrance Fee: $5.00/car.

SPRING/SUMMER BIRDS OF THE PARK(all ages) Saturday June 15, 8:30 a.m. Come and join Lou Beck and Franta Broulik of Washington Crossing Audubon as we peruse the park for spring and summer resident bird species. Meet at the Nature Center. Park vehicle entrance Fee: $5.00/car.

STREAM STOMP (6 yrs. - adult) Sunday June 16, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Come out for a wet hike as we follow a park stream in search of crayfish, salamanders, caddisflies, frogs, minnows and other stream inhabitants. Park vehicle entrance fee: $5.00 per car.

BALDPATE MOUNTAIN HIKE (pre-teen – adult) Sunday June 23, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. We will take the Summit Trail from its trailhead on Fiddlers Creek Rd. Meet at the parking lot by Niederer’s Pond (Church Rd).We will carpool to the trail. Advanced registration required after 5/21 Bring a water bottle and wear hiking shoes.

FAMILY NATURE WALK (all ages) Sunday June 30, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Join us for an informal naturalist-guided trail walk. Park vehicle entrance fee; $5.00 per car.