Get a workout by swimming lap lanes at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Due to capacity restrictions, periodic closures may occur.

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available. Due to capacity restrictions, periodic closures may occur.

Tour the newly restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. Please note: Tours will be limited to 15 people at time. Face coverings required inside. FREE!

Tour the newly restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. Please note: Tours will be limited to 15 people at time. Face coverings required inside. FREE!

Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room WebEx Web Conference Meeting

Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk at Big Brook Park, Marlboro. We’ll meander for about an hour and a half and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first come basis. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. FREE!

Explore the trails at Big Brook Park, Marlboro, with a Park System Naturalist and discuss all manners of plant and animal phenomenon. Meet in the parking lot. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. FREE!

Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Hall of Records Annex Building, One East Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728

Tour the newly restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. Please note: Tours will be limited to 15 people at time. Face coverings required inside. FREE!

Experience the thrill of zip-lining at Big Brook Park, Marlboro. All equipment is provided. Participants must wear closed-toed and closed-heeled shoes. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. Sign up ends at 1:45 p.m. The cost is $15 per person; cash or check only. Fee includes two rides down the zip-line. For more information, call 732-834-9606, ext. 3, or email jordan.holaday@monmouthcountyparks.com.

Head over to Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown, with any of your questions and garden endeavors and join this informal and inclusive community of nature lovers and garden enthusiasts. FREE!

Hike with a botanist through Tatum Park, Middletown, and explore the beautiful fall flora. Learn the basics in plant identification and start your journey getting acquainted with the wildflowers of New Jersey. Meet at the parking lot by the Red Hill Road entrance. FREE!

Join us for this walk at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown, and let the gardens recharge your batteries! Learn about our work to maintain this beautiful landscape and get ideas for your home garden. FREE!

Location: Monmouth County Agriculture Building, Conference Room 1, 4000 Kozloski Road,Freehold, New Jersey 07728.

Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room,2nd Floor, Hall of Records Annex Building, One East Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728

Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Hall of Records Annex Building, One East Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728

Tour the newly restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. Please note: Tours will be limited to 15 people at time. Face coverings required inside. FREE!

Head to Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown, and build a fairy house for the garden fairies to live in this winter. There will be two Gnome Depots, where children can pick out natural building supplies to build their very own fairy house along our trail. Contest winners’ awards ceremony at 11 a.m. Admission and parking are free.

Whether starting a new hobby or working on an old project, all are welcome to this gathering at Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet. Knit or crochet at your own pace, and farm staff will be on hand to assist those learning. Bring your own supplies, or borrow ours for the session. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $5 per person; cash or check only.

Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion during your visit to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE!

Join us for this open shoot at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. This is NOT a beginner instructional program. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. All equipment is provided. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. Cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.

Tour the newly restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. Please note: Tours will be limited to 15 people at time. Face coverings required inside. FREE!

Head over to Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen, and try the Park System's 25’ portable climbing wall. You must be 42” or taller to climb. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. FREE!

Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at the Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck. Meet in the soccer field parking area. We’ll meander for about an hour and a half and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first come basis. Open to ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. FREE!

Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room,2nd Floor, Hall of Records Annex Building, One East Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728

Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Hall of Records Annex Building, One East Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728.

Location: Monmouth County Tax Board Hearing Room, 3rd Floor, Hall of Records, One East Main Street, Freehold, NJ

Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Hall of Records Annex Building, One East Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728.

Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Hall of Records Annex Building, One East Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728.

Location: Conference Room, Monmouth County Health Department, 50 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM, unless otherwise specified.

Come to the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen, for this talk by a Park System Naturalist and learn more about these shadowy mammals that are smart, adaptable and very inquisitive. FREE!

Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and see how the carpenter uses 19th century woodworking and carving tools during this demonstration. FREE!