Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

The "Let's Discover Nature" Hour is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural world together. Each program's theme will use nature explorations and hands-on activities as a springboard for learning.

The "Let's Discover Nature" Hour is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural world together. Each program's theme will use nature explorations and hands-on activities as a springboard for learning.

Design your own personal ‘nature shirt' using colorful paint, a cool collection of nature stamps and your own imagination. Please bring one light colored t-shirt per child.

Dragonflies are fascinating insects. Enjoy hands-on activities inside followed by outdoor capture, identification, observation, and release of these wonderful creatures in their natural habitat.

Meet on the south side. We will walk down river to observe this unique eco-system. You may wear chest waders (no felt bottoms), a modest bathing suit or shirt & shorts. You must wear water shoes or sneakers. The water is cold, fast moving and can be to the waist at times. Bring a towel, walking stick and water.

The "Let's Discover Nature" Hour is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural world together. Each program's theme will use nature explorations and hands-on activities as a springboard for learning.

Some spiders hunt for their prey, others wait patiently for prey to come to them. Indoor activities will be followed with a walk to capture, observe and release these fascinating creepy creatures.

We have plotted a scavenger hunt for you and your family to follow at your own pace. You will have about 1 ½ hours to hunt for the fascinating and humorous objects on our list.

Enjoy a walk as you learn about different buildings in the preserve. We will explain the history of each, even those that are no longer standing.

Who makes slime? Let's discover the many creatures that produce slime and the reasons why. Then make some slime of your own.

Would you like to join us on a hunt for Caleb's hidden treasure? We will follow clues and picture puzzles as we go. Each child will go home with a piece of the treasure!

The "Let's Discover Nature" Hour is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural world together. Each program's theme will use nature explorations and hands-on activities as a springboard for learning.

The "Let's Discover Nature" Hour is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural world together. Each program's theme will use nature explorations and hands-on activities as a springboard for learning.

Meet on the south side. We will walk up river to Blydenburg County Park. You may wear chest waders (no felt bottoms), a modest bathing suit or shirt & shorts. You must wear water shoes or sneakers. The water is cold, fast moving and can be to the waist at times. Bring a towel, walking stick and water.