Help us restore our native maritime forest in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. By planting native plants, your actions will provide valuable food and shelter for local wildlife! Plants are in limited supply, so this program will be under a first come, first serve basis. FREE!

Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and learn how the farmers use traditional blade shearing practices to remove the fleece from sheep. Gene Sheninger will return with his collies to show their herding skills. Please note that some activities are weather and ground conditions dependent. FREE!

Join us for this demonstration of the 19th-century craft of rug hooking at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE!

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!

Visit this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!

See what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE!

See crafters demonstrate the art of making a rug at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE!

Location: In person in the Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room

Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk in Clayton Park, Upper Freehold. Meet in the Emley’s Hill Road parking lot. We’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. FREE!

Say “farewell” to the frosty weather as you join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk through Clayton Park, Upper Freehold. Meet in the Emley's Hill Parking Lot. Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE!

Neptune Township Public Works Garage 2201 Heck Avenue

View the lost art of applying decorative designs with a needle and thread. Be inspired by the various stitches and embellishments to create a beautiful piece of clothing or decoration for the home. FREE!

Enjoy a demonstration of spinning, knitting, and weaving at the Holmes-Hendrickson House, Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!

See what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE!

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!

The Park System has a number of sites listed on the National Registers of Historic Places that open for free tours. Schedules vary by site. (Please note that not all sites may be open today.) Click on the above link for details.

See Kelly Bahash demonstrate how locally grown plants can be used to make natural dyes. Held at the Holmes-Hendrickson House, Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!

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. Participants should expect to be walking a few miles (2-4) on sometimes uneven or muddy terrain. 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. FREE!

Monmouth County Planning Board Meeting Room Hall of Records Annex 2nd Floor 1 East Main St., Freehold and Virtually via WebEx Web Conference

Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room Hall of Records Annex 2nd Floor 1 East Main St., Freehold and Virtually via WebEx Web Conference

The Park System has a number of sites listed on the National Registers of Historic Places that open for free tours. Schedules vary by site. (Please note that not all sites may be open today.) Click on the above link for details.

Head over to Swimming River Park, Red Bank (Middletown), 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!

See the process of weaving natural plant fibers into the seat of a traditional chair during this demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE!

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!

Come to Thompson Park, Lincroft, for this art festival. See the works of artists and fine crafters from all mediums including pottery, jewelry and painting. Admission and parking are free.

Head to the blacksmith shop at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and see craftsmanship in action and learn about the rich history behind the forge. FREE!

Location: In person in the Monmouth County Planning Board Conference Room

Say “farewell” to the frosty weather as you join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk through the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE!

The Park System has a number of sites listed on the National Registers of Historic Places that open for free tours. Schedules vary by site. (Please note that not all sites may be open today.) Click on the above link for details.

Bring established native plants in four-inch, one quart, or 1-2-gallon containers to exchange with like sizes. Label all plants. Only plants native to the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States will be accepted. Please label all plants. Plant intake from 8:30-10:15 a.m. Held at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. FREE!

Bring used puzzles and swap them for "new to you" ones. For every puzzle you bring, you will get one token to take a "new" puzzle home. Complete puzzles in good condition, please. All categories welcome. Held in the Thompson Park Theater Barn, Lincroft. FREE!

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

Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and see how a woodworker studies his materials, plies his tools, and crafts beautiful and functional items. FREE!

See what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE!

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!

Improve your archery skills during 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. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.

Spend a day celebrating 200 years of Waln history at picturesque Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE!

The Colts Neck Trail Riders and Monmouth County are hosting a Revolutionary Hunter Pace at Tatum Park, Middletown, as part of Monmouth NJ 250.

Location: Monmouth County Planning Board Meeting Room Hall of Records Annex, 2nd Floor One East Main Street, Freehold, NJ

Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. 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. FREE!

The Park System has a number of sites listed on the National Registers of Historic Places that open for free tours. Schedules vary by site. (Please note that not all sites may be open today.) Click on the above link for details.

Find out more about this extraordinary living fossil and what you can do to help restore the population of horseshoe crabs to the Jersey Shore during this talk by a Park System Naturalist. Held at the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth. FREE!