Interesting icicles and frosty friends. Experience all the beauty of winter at the Watershed Reserve. 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.
Though it can be intimidating to tie your own flies, catching a fish on a fly that you tied yourself is exciting and very satisfying! This series of Tuesday night fly tying sessions will focus on tying variety of trout fishing flies and how to fish them.
The instructors and materials are provided by the Ernest Schwiebert Chapter of Trout Unlimited. If you have your own tying tools, we encourage you to bring them.
This registration is for just the first tying class- If you are looking to register for all the sessions register here.
Some flies being covered in this session include the Green Weenie/Mop Fly and Wooly Bugger
Join Watershed Education staff to discover the history, folklore and science of maple sugaring.
Visit our maple trees, find out how we tap them using drills and spiles, and try a sample of sweet maple sugar. Learn about the evaporation process and how sticky sap transforms into sweet maple syrup.
The operation of our outdoor evaporator is dependent on the amount of sap the trees produce and the weather. It may not be running during all program sessions. Dress for both indoors and outdoors and wear your boots!
Patches are available for purchase in the gift shop on the day of the program.
Ages 5 and up. Adult attendance required. Discount available for members. Contact Anna for help registering large groups.
Multiple times:
We’ll be using our special tools to learn more about different animal’s adaptations. 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.
Though it can be intimidating to tie your own flies, catching a fish on a fly that you tied yourself is exciting and very satisfying! This series of Tuesday night fly tying sessions will focus on tying variety of trout fishing flies and how to fish them. The instructors and materials are provided by the Ernest Schwiebert Chapter of Trout Unlimited. If you have your own tying tools, we encourage you to bring them. This registration is for just the fourth tying class- If you are looking to register for all the sessions register here. Some flies being covered in this session include the Gold Bead Ribbed Hare’s Ear Nymph and Pheasant Tail Nymph
Grab your coat and boots, because your favorite homeschool teachers Miss Vicky and Miss Elizabeth are going to take you on a fantastic adventure through the season of winter! We’ll hit the trail with our game cameras, look for ice palisades, learn how plants and animals survive, tap a maple tree for syrup, and discover treasures only revealed by the cold, short days of the year.
Lessons will utilize our unique resource of the 950-acre Watershed Reserve. Classes will offer hands-on activities in a warm and personalized environment which fosters a sense of community and belonging within the group. Participants should come prepared to learn, engage, and have fun! We plan to be both indoors and outdoors (except in the worst weather) so please have students come dressed for the weather and wear waterproof footwear.
This is the registration page for the second of two sessions, for registration of the first four classes visit the page for part here.
If you’re interested in joining after the first session, please call Anna 609-737-3735 ext. 42 or email [email protected]
This program is intended for children ages 6 -12. We require an adult to accompany homeschool students to the Watershed Center and remain onsite during the program. Preregistration required.
Visit the Watershed Reserve’s maple trees for a sap discussion and collection. Please note that the evaporation process is dependent on variables like weather but bring your sweet tooth! 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.
Though it can be intimidating to tie your own flies, catching a fish on a fly that you tied yourself is exciting and very satisfying! This series of Tuesday night fly tying sessions will focus on tying variety of trout fishing flies and how to fish them. The instructors and materials are provided by the Ernest Schwiebert Chapter of Trout Unlimited. If you have your own tying tools, we encourage you to bring them. This registration is for just the fifth tying class- If you are looking to register for all the sessions register here. Some flies being covered in this session include the White Death and Zonker.
Join Watershed Education staff to discover the history, folklore and science of maple sugaring.
Visit our maple trees, find out how we tap them using drills and spiles, and try a sample of sweet maple sugar. Learn about the evaporation process and how sticky sap transforms into sweet maple syrup.
The operation of our outdoor evaporator is dependent on the amount of sap the trees produce and the weather. It may not be running during all program sessions. Dress for both indoors and outdoors and wear your boots!
Patches are available for purchase in the gift shop on the day of the program.
Ages 5 and up. Adult attendance required. Discount available for members. Contact Anna for help registering large groups.
Multiple times:
Where are they? Come learn where our insect friends have been hiding all winter.
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.
The Watershed Institute and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, NJDEP, are inviting you to join us on February 26 and February 27 for the 9th Annual NJ Watershed Conference! The Watershed Conference offers sessions that will increase knowledge and skills, encourage discussions between stakeholders, and foster collaboration on specific issues and potential solutions.
Who should attend:
Our audience includes state, municipal, and county officials and staff, nonprofit organizations, and environmental professionals.
When:
Where:
All registrants will receive a link to the Conference App on Zoom Hybrid Events when it is ready. The app will provide access to the sessions, all available materials and resources, networking with other attendees, and recordings once they are ready.
Ticket Types:
Continuing Education (CEUs) Package: $35 (all credits included)
More information about the 9th Annual NJ Watershed Conference will be posted on our website as we get closer to the date. Check it out here: https://thewatershed.org/ninth-annual-nj-watershed-conference/
Thank you to our sponsors: Princeton Hydro, Duke Farms, Kleinfelder, One Water Consulting LLC, and Stuart Country Day School
Want to support this event and our efforts to increase collaboration for watershed resiliency in NJ? Sponsor the conference today! Sponsorship packages include tickets to the event and other benefits.
Learn more about sponsorship here: https://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/event/9th-annual-nj-watershed-conference-sponsorships/3107545
Paleontologist unite for a dig at the Watershed Reserve. Come unearth prehistoric creatures and learn all about the land before time.
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.
Fairies and Friends gather together for some magical activities at the Watershed. We’ll search for fairies hidden at each activity station using a scavenger hunt sheet, create some fun crafts, play games and flutter our way around the obstacle course and more. Come dressed as a fairy or other mythical creature. We estimate it takes about an hour to do all the stations. Please plan to arrive between 11 am-12 pm to get the most out of the event!
Children of all ages are welcome, under 2 years old are free. Adult attendance required
Deepen your understanding of bird life in our area and improve your ability to identify birds by exploring their behavior, habitats, morphology, and taxonomy in engaging classroom and outdoor settings. On guided trips at three birding hotspots you’ll observe birds as they transition out of winter and into spring. Our featured expert Luke K. Butler, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biology at The College of New Jersey, returns for this new session – Part of the Language of Nature series.
Course includes three Wednesday evening lectures and three Saturday morning field trips. There will be a short Spring Break in classes for Passover/Easter (no lectures or trips from 3/22 through 4/7). Rain dates for Field Trips are Sundays immediately following. Trips include Forsythe NWR, Institute Woods/Rodgers Wildlife Refuge, and The Watershed Reserve.
This course is intended for adults.
We are excited to invite you to our Free World Water Day Family Event on March 21 at the Watershed Center. This year, this internationally observed celebration of fresh water will focus on the theme of Water and Gender. Our event will bring together environmental advocates, educators, and community members for a fun, engaging, and informative experience.
Each session will offer games, explorations in our lab, water-themed arts and crafts, a vernal pool exploration hike, visits with critters that live in our water, and so much more! Try a sample from our Water Bar — small cups filled with drinking water from local towns and wells – and vote on which one you think tastes the best.
Learn about the importance of protecting our local water ways and the various actions you can take to keep our water clean, safe and healthy. World Water Day is an annual United Nations event, started in 1993, focusing on the importance of water. This year the UN is focused on water and gender.
Patches will be available for purchase in our Nature Store on World Water Day.
Bring your campers for a mini camp experience complete with a day of hiking, exploring, playing, and enjoying the start of spring.
Campers should be prepared for a busy day of being outdoors and lots of walking no matter the weather. We recommend packing waterproof shoes, layers, lunch and two snacks, a large water bottle, and a comfortable backpack.
Grades K-4. Dress for the weather of the day!
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