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Gentle Yoga and Marsh Meditation
Gentle Yoga and Marsh Meditation
Enjoy a Gentle Yoga and Meditation the 4th Tuesday of each month led by accredited teacher Cathy Frank. Join us for a gentle, accessible yoga class that ends in a guided meditation practice to bring about a more healthy, relaxed state of body and mind. Both the yoga class and meditation can be done on […]
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Wednesday Watson Woods Walk
Wednesday Watson Woods Walk
Enjoy an easy walk with our group as we observe the seasons change while exploring the beautiful trails of Roebling Park each week. Free Program. No registration is required. Meet in the Parking Lot near the Tulpehaking Nature Center
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Beaver Twilight Hike
Beaver Twilight Hike
Come out at dusk to witness the secret world of nature's engineers. View a beaver lodge, a beaver dam, recognize beaver activity, and hopefully see an active beaver! Dress in layers and bring a flashlight. Registration needed, see https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/mercer-county-park-commission/naturalist-department for more details.
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POSTPONED until APRIL 2: First Saturday Wellness Walk- The Island at Spring Lake
POSTPONED until APRIL 2: First Saturday Wellness Walk- The Island at Spring Lake
Celebrate April on the Island. We should see lots of evidence of spring flowers on the forest floor as we explore the Island trails near Spring Lake. We will meet at the Spring Lake Parking Lot, off Sewell Ave in Trenton. Join us on the First Saturday of each month to experience the health and […]
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Feed the Animals
Feed the Animals
It's lunchtime for our educational 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 caregiver for a day? No registration necessary! Â In English & Spanish.
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Wednesday Watson Woods Walk
Wednesday Watson Woods Walk
Enjoy an easy walk with our group as we observe the seasons change while exploring the beautiful trails of Roebling Park each week. Free Program. No registration is required. Meet in the Parking Lot near the Tulpehaking Nature Center
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Standing Yoga and Nature Walk
Standing Yoga and Nature Walk
Join us for some fresh air and exercise during this outdoor yoga mini-class and nature walk led by Cathy Frank. We begin with 30 minutes of yoga, standing poses only (no mat needed) that help stretch and strengthen the body for walking. The yoga is light-hearted and suitable for any level of experience, including brand […]
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Open House at the Isaac Watson House
Open House at the Isaac Watson House
Come and learn about the history of the NJDAR’s beautiful state home! Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the Isaac Watson House was built in 1708, and is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. It serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters […]
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Wednesday Watson Woods Walk
Wednesday Watson Woods Walk
Enjoy an easy walk with our group as we observe the seasons change while exploring the beautiful trails of Roebling Park each week. Free Program. No registration is required. Meet in the Parking Lot near the Tulpehaking Nature Center
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The Story of Two Freshwater Tidal Marshes
The Story of Two Freshwater Tidal Marshes
We are pleased to welcome Lamar Gore, to the Tulpehaking Nature Center. Lamar is the Refuge Manager of the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum but his first experience of connecting with tidal marshes was right here at the Abbott Marshlands where Lamar roamed frequently in his youth, having grown up 1 mile from […]
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Nature Under the Microscope
Nature Under the Microscope
Explore nature up close, really close! We'll guide you through the use of a microscope to examine our collection of insects, butterfly wings, seeds, plus any natural treasures that you find while we explore outside the nature center. No registration needed, in English and Spanish.
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Wednesday Watson Woods Walk
Wednesday Watson Woods Walk
Enjoy an easy walk with our group as we observe the seasons change while exploring the beautiful trails of Roebling Park each week. Free Program. No registration is required. Meet in the Parking Lot near the Tulpehaking Nature Center
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Annual Meeting of the Friends for the Abbott Marshlands
Annual Meeting of the Friends for the Abbott Marshlands
All members of the Friends are welcome to join us to celebrate highlights from the past year, enjoy the present, and peek into the future. After a brief business meeting including elections, we’ll be announcing this year's recipient of the Mary Allessio Leck Volunteer Service Award. We’ll have some activities "just for fun" and refreshments. […]
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Pearson History Lecture Series
Pearson History Lecture Series
Join us for one of the presentations in this series commemorating the 250th birthday of the Isaac Pearson House, one of the grand mansions dotting the bluffs along the Abbott Marshlands. Co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Hamilton Township and Mercer County Park Commission. This event is free, register here for each session. Donations welcome. […]
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Gentle Yoga and Marsh Meditation
Gentle Yoga and Marsh Meditation
Enjoy a Gentle Yoga and Meditation the 4th Tuesday of each month led by accredited teacher Cathy Frank. Join us for a gentle, accessible yoga class that ends in a guided meditation practice to bring about a more healthy, relaxed state of body and mind. Both the yoga class and meditation can be done on […]
$5
1 event,
Wednesday Watson Woods Walk
Wednesday Watson Woods Walk
Enjoy an easy walk with our group as we observe the seasons change while exploring the beautiful trails of Roebling Park each week. Free Program. No registration is required. Meet in the Parking Lot near the Tulpehaking Nature Center
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Senior’s Day: Spring Flower Planting
Senior’s Day: Spring Flower Planting
Senior's DayThursday, March 23: Bingo (indoors) Thursday, April 27: Spring Flower Planting (includes short hike and craft) Thursday, May 25: Gentle Bird Watching (includes short hike and craft) 2 - 4 pm Tulpehaking Nature Center Free, Ages 55+ Looking to mix up your daily routine? Come visit the Tulpehaking Nature Center on the fourth Thursday […]
Abbott Marshlands Nature Book Club
Abbott Marshlands Nature Book Club
Join us last Thursday of each month for an informal discussion about a book that focuses on the natural world. Just email [email protected] for information, and we will send you meeting details and the Zoom link as  each meeting approaches. Book club meetings are typically held via Zoom at 7pm. Because of the holidays, we combine […]
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Wednesday Watson Woods Walk
Wednesday Watson Woods Walk
Enjoy an easy walk with our group as we observe the seasons change while exploring the beautiful trails of Roebling Park each week. Free Program. No registration is required. Meet in the Parking Lot near the Tulpehaking Nature Center
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First Saturday Wellness Walk- Northern Community Park
First Saturday Wellness Walk- Northern Community Park
Come join this lovely walk amidst the Spring flowers in Northern Community Park, Bordentown Township. The First Saturday of each month we get together to experience the health and wellness benefits of a walk in the outdoors. Each month will explore a different part of the rich and diverse natural area known as the Abbott […]
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Girl Scout Day: Brownie Bug Badge
Girl Scout Day: Brownie Bug Badge
Bring a snack and get ready to meet those badge requirements! Any scout attending the full 3-hour program will meet all requirements for the badge. (Patch not included.) Registration is open to individual scouts. For your entire troop or den, please contact us to reserve your own private badge workshop.
