Spring 2013 - The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association

Spring 2013 CalendarSpace is limited in all programs.Call 609-737-7592 to register.All programs meet at Stony Brook-Millstone WatershedReserve, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington,unless stated otherwise.Payment methods: Cash, Check, VISA,MasterCard or DiscoverFee code: M=Stony Brook-Millstone WatershedAssociation Member, NM=Non-memberPublic Visiting Hours beginning in March!The Watershed is excited to announce the beginningof staffed drop-in hours in the Kingsford CommunityRoom! Come visit the nature center critters in their relocatedhome, chat with a Teacher-Naturalist, learn aboutour upcoming public programs or pick up a trail map andget information about seasonal outdoor happenings onthe Reserve trails. Public visitor hours are every Thursdayand Saturday, 2:00–4:30PM, beginning March 23. No registrationor appointment is necessary. Families and adultswelcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.Questions? Call 609-737-7592.Family and Adult ProgramsRegistration required for all programsMarch 2Maple Sugar Memories!Saturday, 10:30AM–12:00PM, Families, fee per family:$10M/$15NMBring your family to the Watershed Reserve to enjoy themaple syrup made on site this year! After a short walk tovisit our tapped trees and the ‘evaporation station’, takeour maple syrup taste test challenge. Come dressed forwintery weather; boots recommended.March 8Woodcock Watch*Friday, 6:00–7:30PM, Adults and Families (children 6and older), $5 per personDiscover the local avian harbinger of spring, the woodcock,on a short hike on the Watershed Reserve trails withEducation Director Jeff Hoagland. Join us at dusk aswe watch and learn more about their spring courtshipdance and fascinating life.Refund Policy: A full refund will be made if noticeof cancellation is received at least 48 hours before aprogram. Call 609-737-7592 to cancel.No refunds or credits will be given after that time.All returned checks incur a bank fee.Watershed membership is not refundable.* Event co-sponsors include:Arts Council of Princeton, Trout Unlimited,Friends of Princeton Open Space, Sourland PlanningCouncil, Washington Crossing AudubonMarch 9Watershed Nature Camp Open HouseSaturday, 2:00–4:00PM, Families, FREESummer is just around the corner! Kids aged 3–16 andtheir families can meet Camp Director Tammy Love,learn about our camp and register for this summer!Registration for Open House is not required.Additional Open Houses: April 13 and May 11.April 7Vernal Pools of the Sourland Mountains*Sunday, 10:00–11:00AM, Adults and Families (children 5and older); $5 per personJoin Naturalist Allison Jackson on an exploratory hikeof vernal pools in the Sourland Mountains, learningabout life cycles and the food web, while searching foramphibians, insects, reptiles and other native creatures.This program does not meet at the Watershed Reserve.April 13Intro to Orienteering*Saturday, 9:30AM–12:00PM, Families (children 8yo+),$5 per personLearn how to navigate through the woods using only acompass. After some practice with the Teacher-Naturalist,head out to conquer our orienteering course. This isappropriate for beginners and all children must beaccompanied by an adult. Compasses provided.April 13Watershed Nature Camp Open HouseSaturday, 2:00–4:00PM, Families, FREESee description of March 9.6 Spring 2013 www.thewatershed.org