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Tue 01 Apr
Tot Time
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sat 05 Apr
Art in the Park: Frog Crafts
Saturday, April 5, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Protectors of Pine Oak Woods with a frog themed day! Join us to make frog crafts and learn some cool frog fun facts. All ages (grandparents too!). Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sat 05 Apr
FrogWatch Hike
Saturday, April 5, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Protectors of Pine Oak Woods with a frog themed day! Join us at sunset to monitor the frogs in our ponds. We will walk up to 1 mile in the dark, flashlights provided. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Tue 08 Apr
Tot Time
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Tue 08 Apr
Sketching & Stationary Birding
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Celebrate National Draw a Bird Day by observing and drawing the birds that visit our bird feeder at the Nature Interpretive Center. All ages. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Thu 10 Apr
Seasonal Crafting for Seniors: Spring Wreaths
Thursday, April 10, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Join us in making unique spring wreaths. These beautiful, bright wreaths will welcome your guests as we celebrate the arrival of the spring season. Socialize with peers and enjoy the scenery of our gorgeous park on an optional hike. All materials provided. Ages 55+. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sat 12 Apr
Clay Pit Cares: Earth Day Cleanup
Saturday, April 12, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Volunteer with us to help us keep our park clean and healthy! Meet at The Gericke Farm: 2876 Arthur Kill Road to pick up trash along Arthur Kill Road. All tools provided. Open to all ages, but best suited for ages 8+. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sun 13 Apr
CPP Hiking Club
Sunday, April 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Get outside and enjoy the beauty of our park during this monthly hiking club! We will hike up to 2 miles. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Tue 15 Apr
Tot Time
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Apr
Eggstravaganza!
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Join us for egg-themed crafts, science experiments, live animals, and more! Hunt for wooden eggs on our trails and exchange them for prizes during a self-guided, plastic free egg hunt (weather permitting)! Please bring your own basket. All ages. Egg hunt is best for ages 5-12. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sun 20 Apr
Easter Sunday Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Hunt for wooden eggs on our trails and exchange them for prizes! This is a self-guided, plastic free egg hunt! Drop by anytime. Please bring your own basket. All ages, but best for ages 5-12. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Tue 22 Apr
Tot Time
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Fri 25 Apr
Arbor Day Sunset Hike
Friday, April 25, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Celebrate the Spring Equinox and look for the beginning signs of spring on a guided hike through our park. We will hike up to 2 miles. All ages. Trails are not stroller friendly. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sun 27 Apr
Clay Pit Cares: Farm Refresh
Sunday, April 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Volunteer with us to help us keep our park clean and healthy! Meet at The Gericke Farm: 2876 Arthur Kill Road to get the farm ready for the spring/summer growing season!. All tools provided. Open to all ages, but best suited for ages 8+. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Tue 29 Apr
Tot Time
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Explore a different nature theme each week during this free play group. Story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short hike at 11am, weather permitting. Click here to register!
Registration: Required
Sat 03 May
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Show your park some love! Join us at the nature center and help us with important trail restoration including wood chipping, log rolling, and litter removal. Open to all ages, but best suited for ages 8+. Click here to sign up!
Registration: Required