Track, Chew, and Poo

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Evidence of our wild neighbors are all around us. Learn how different creatures leave clues behind in their tracks, chews and poos then head outside to see who’s been wandering around the nature center!" All ages welcome. Masks required indoors.  Program is free but registration is required.  Register here.  

Winter Tree ID: It’s NUTS!

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

"Free, All ages welcome. Masks required indoors.Join our naturalist to learn how to identify some tree species using their leaves, bark, buds and nuts, determine how old a tree is and learn about the many products we make from trees. Take your new-found knowledge into the park and see if you can identify the tree […]

Be a Busy Beaver!

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Have you ever wondered what a beaver does all day long? Visit the Tulpehaking Nature Center where you can put on a ‘beaver mask’ and learn what it takes to be as busy as a beaver. You’ll even get to test your engineering skills at building a dam. Families with children 12 and under.  Registration here!

Free

Aqua Marooned!- a Trek-n-Game Event

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Come hang out, laugh, play, have fun, and explore nature in a new, exciting way! Aqua Marooned! is a new game that challenges you to get outside and get curious as you explore the outdoors. At this Trek-n-Game event, our staff will be on hand to introduce you to the game. Everyone goes home with […]

Free

Stories in the Gazebo

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Gather with your little ones to hear one of our educators share a storybook tale worthy of the Abbott Marshlands, followed by a related craft or activity. For families with children. Register here!

Free

Nature Under the Microscope

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Note: Two sessions- 1:30 session and 2:30 session with two separate listings on Community Pass; CAPACITY 12 EACH. Explore nature up close, really close! We'll guide you through the use of a microscope to examine our collection of insects, butterfly wings, feathers, seeds, plus any natural treasures that you find while we explore outside the […]

Free

Stories in the Gazebo

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Gather with your little ones to hear one of our educators share a storybook tale worthy of the Abbott Marshlands, followed by a related craft or activity. For families. Register here!

Free

Turtles! Hooray!

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Did you know that box turtles are native to our area? Have you ever seen one up close? Visit the nature center where you can help us celebrate World Turtle Day and also get to meet our resident box turtle and aquatic turtle. Afterwards you can create a box turtle of your very own. For […]

Free

Art in the Marsh – Sketching Leaves

Watson Woods 155 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Learn about the art and nature of leaves in Watson Woods! Join us for a short walk  to collect some beautiful autumn leaves. Artist, Margaret Simpson, will talk about the art of sketching leaves and help us to draw a few of the leaves we collect. Drawings will be in Pencil, Charcoal Stick. Meet in […]

$15

Bluebird Box Building Workshop

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Get a head start on preparing a home in your yard for the bluebirds this spring. During this workshop, you will get a hands-on building experience while learning about the bluebird's life history.  Cost: $15/box. Ages 9 and up. Held at the  Tulpehaking Nature Center.  Register here!

Winter Wildlife

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Bundle and boot up for a naturalist-led hike at the marsh to discover what animals are doing the long, cold winter months of winter. Families will participate in a scavenger hunt that will have them searching for winter wildlife clues.  Program is free. Held in the Tulpehaking Nature Center.

Be a Busy Beaver!

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Have you ever wondered what a beaver does all day long? Visit the Tulpehaking Nature Center where you can put on a ‘beaver mask’ and learn what it takes to be as busy as a beaver. You’ll even get to test your engineering skills at building a dam. Families with children 12 and under.  Registration […]

Let’s Explore! Do You Have Skull Skills

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Do You Have Skull Skills? Animals have developed adaptations to help them survive in the wild. Use your detective skills to match the animal photos to their correct skulls. Use the clues provided: skull size, location of eye sockets, jaw bone, and tooth. Can you make the perfect match? What do you think each of these animals eat? […]

Let’s Explore! Bird Feet are Neat

Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Bird Feet are Neat ~ Let’s Explore! Did you know that the type of feet a bird has tells you a lot about their lifestyle? Try to match the correct feet to the bird, and then have some fun mixing them up too! Visit the Tulpehaking Nature Center to unearth your inner naturalist. Each month on […]

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