The Watershed serves more than 10,000 children, teens and adults through more than 300 education programs and events each year for schools, community groups and the general public. Our programs aim to increase environmental literacy, build awareness of environmental issues, inspire empathy for the natural world, and promote environmental stewardship.
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Trenton River Days Sept 12, 2020
Join us for the 2nd annual Trenton River Days, revised this year as a walk-through event that celebrates the history, culture and recreational benefits of ...
Summer Team Explores Stewardship
A small group of summer college students learned about green infrastructure and stewardship.
Green Infrastructure Certification – Feb. 4-5, 2021
The Watershed Institute is collaborating on a two-day Green Infrastructure Certification with the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional organization.
Summertime Offerings!
Explore our summer activities on the Reserve, online, and in backyards designed for kids -adults!
Garlic Mustard: A Pesky Nuisance
Garlic mustard is one of the most destructive and invasive species in New Jersey.
Isopod Investigations
If you flip over a log, you are likely to find these little creatures with plates of armor and seven pairs of legs. You might ...
Dandelions!
Dandelion (Taraxacum sp.) Sometime around the third week in April in New Jersey, we reach the peak of Dandelion season. These bright golden blossoms appear ...