Come together under the rainbow as we celebrate PRIDE with a hike on our Reserve! Enjoy our fields and forests with friends old and new, and maybe even walk away Queen (or King/NB royalty, obvs!) of our lovingly crafted LGBTQ+ Nature trivia competition!
Preregistration is required. Please dress for the weather with sun protection. This program is open to families and individuals of all ages.
Register here: PRIDE Hike 2025 Registration
Sunday Stewardship is a monthly volunteer event where community members work alongside our Stewardship Team to restore native plant communities, create healthy ecosystems, and ensure clean water for all. Tasks may include:
Anyone can volunteer. We encourage families to work together. Ages 15-16 must be able to work independently with adult supervision. Ages 12-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Register by reaching out to our Volunteer Coordinator: [email protected]
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote that a weed is “a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” Join Jeff Hoagland of the Watershed Institute and James Klett of Fairgrown Farms to discover the virtues and challenges of a variety of weeds on the farm, learning about their powers of adaptation and in some cases, finding their flavor. The colorful Golden Guide to Weeds will be available for purchase, offering identification, history and lore of these common plants.
This event will meet at the farm: 260 Wargo Rd. Pennington, NJ 08534
Adults and families with children 8 & up. Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome.
Register here: The Virtue of Weeds at Fairgrown Farm Registration
Did you do some winter seed sowing and end up with way too many seedlings for you to use in your garden? This is a casual event where you can share the bounty of your seedlings you may have sprouted this winter or swap for a new species you might like to try in your garden! This swap is for New Jersey native species only.
Please bring your own containers and some potting soil to transport your new plant friends home in!
Register here: Native Plant Seedling Swap Registration
Run for a Cause. Protect Our Water.
Run or walk through scenic trails and then relax with a post-race party featuring “Antimo’s Pizza” for purchase, a free soda, or glass of beer or wine from “Old Hights Brewing Company”, complimentary s’mores around the firepit and music by Ambient DJ.
We hope you can join us on June 18, 2025! Read more about the race and sign up here: Run for Clean Water
Join Nature Educator Alison Novobilsky as we take a closer look at the beauty of our native flowers flourishing in the surrounding meadows. Classes generally include a craft, hike, and activity for the week’s theme. We spend time outdoors each week, so come dressed for the weather with waterproof shoes.
This program is intended for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with a parent, but we ask that they do not participate in activities.
Adult attendance and preregistration required- walk ins will not be allowed.
Register here: Preschool Nature Class: Wildflower Sensations Registration
Enjoy a special evening on the Watershed Reserve to celebrate nature’s fireworks! Begin by visiting stations with firefly crafts, games, and natural history displays. Discover the fascinating intricacies of their life cycle from glowworm to adult. Then join us in the field to hear a story and watch several firefly species emerge.
Ages 7 and up. Adult attendance required.
We will meet at Wargo Pond for a special exploration of the habitats in and around the pond. Classes generally include a craft, hike, and activity for the week’s theme. We spend time outdoors each week, so come dressed for the weather with waterproof shoes.
This program is intended for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with a parent, but we ask that they do not participate in activities.Adult attendance and preregistration required- walk ins will not be allowed.
Register here: Preschool Nature Class: Exploring a Pond Registration
Let’s learn more about the beautiful birds of summer, where they live, how they find food and the observe their various behaviors. Classes generally include a craft, hike, and activity for the week’s theme. We spend time outdoors each week, so come dressed for the weather with waterproof shoes.
This program is intended for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with a parent, but we ask that they do not participate in activities.Adult attendance and preregistration required- walk ins will not be allowed.
Register here: Preschool Nature Class: Summer Birds Registration
There are approximately 1.4 billion insects for every human on this planet. Join Jeff Hoagland of the Watershed Institute and James Klett of Fairgrown Farms to meet a variety of them, discovering their secret lives and varied roles among your farm crops.
Adults and families with children 8 & up. Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome.
This event will meet at the farm: 260 Wargo Rd. Pennington, NJ 08534
Register here: Insect Safari at Fairgrown Farms Registration
Fairies and friends gather together for some magical activities at The Watershed Institute. We will build fairy cottages using natural materials, create fun crafts, splash together as we play mermaid games, flutter around an obstacle course and more! Come dressed as a fairy or other mythical creature.
Ages 2 and up. Adult attendance required.
Register Here: Fairy Festival Registration
Sunday Stewardship is a monthly volunteer event where community members work alongside our Stewardship Team to restore native plant communities, create healthy ecosystems, and ensure clean water for all. Tasks may include:
Anyone can volunteer. We encourage families to work together. Ages 15-16 must be able to work independently with adult supervision. Ages 12-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Register by reaching out to our Volunteer Coordinator: [email protected]
Water Olympics is a fun filled program exploring the property phases of water in unique ways. Classes generally include a craft, hike, and activity for the week’s theme. We spend time outdoors each week, so come dressed in layers and waterproof shoes.
This program is intended for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with a parent, but we ask that they do not participate in activities. Adult attendance and preregistration required- walk ins will not be allowed.
Register here: Preschool Nature Class: Water Olympics Registration
Let’s explore the Heritage of the Lenape People, past and present, and focus on the important lessons of caring for the land and creatures. Classes generally include a craft, hike, and activity for the week’s theme. We spend time outdoors each week, so come dressed in layers and waterproof shoes.
This program is intended for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with a parent, but we ask that they do not participate in activities. Adult attendance and preregistration required- walk ins will not be allowed.
Register here: Preschool Nature Class: Lenape for Little Ones Registration
Join us for a Walk in the Woods as we experience the many blessings the forest shares with us. Classes generally include a craft, hike, and activity for the week’s theme. We spend time outdoors each week, so come dressed in layers and waterproof shoes.
This program is intended for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to attend with a parent, but we ask that they do not participate in activities. Adult attendance and preregistration required- walk ins will not be allowed.
Register here: Preschool Nature Class: Walk in the Woods Registration
Join us at our 25th annual Watershed Butterfly Festival – an in-person celebration of family fun to share the joys and wonders of nature. The event will feature tours of the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House and the Insect Zoo. Enjoy live music from the Cold Soil Drifters and
entertainment throughout the day, including animal shows featuring Eyes of the Wild and performances from Sprout U School of the Arts. Young children will delight in being a part of the famous “Butterfly and Bug Parade” led by Lady Monarch, Ms. Allison. Adults and older children can learn about watersheds and the need to protect our rivers, lakes and streams through educational hands-on exhibits.
Food and drink will be available for sale and don’t forget to bring your reusable water bottle to fill up at the New Jersey American Water H2O On The Go Van. Butterfly wings and other fun items can be purchased at the Watershed Gift Shop.
Learn more: 2025 Butterfly Festival | thewatershed.org
Info: Watershed Educator Alison Novobilsky is excited to share her love of Butterflies with you. We will learn about their lifecycle, their special diet and try to catch some with nets in the meadow.
Classes generally include a craft, hike, and activity for the week’s theme. We spend time outdoors each week, so come dressed in layers and waterproof shoes.
Register here: Preschool Nature Class: Butterfly Magic Registration
Info: Sunday Stewardship is a monthly volunteer event where community members work alongside our Stewardship Team to restore native plant communities, create healthy ecosystems, and ensure clean water for all. Tasks may include:
Anyone can volunteer. We encourage families to work together. Ages 15-16 must be able to work independently with adult supervision. Ages 12-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Register by reaching out to our Volunteer Coordinator: [email protected]
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