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SKYWATCH
Friday, May 25 - 8 PM
Refuge Headquarters
Skylands Astronomy Club will set up their telescopes outside the refuge headquarters to guide viewers through a panorama of the night sky. Saturn, starts, nebulae, and galaxies will be highlighted. Bring a chair, dress for the evening temperatures and enjoy an evening with the stars. |
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MOMMY AND ME PRESCHOOL WALK
Wednesday, May 30 - 10:00 AM to 12 NOON
Refuge Headquarters
Rain or Shine
“How Mom Raises Me” Spring has sprung! Everywhere you look there are signs of new life in baby plants and animals. Join us for this Mommy and Me walk to explore the various ways that Wildlife Mothers raise their young. Best suited for ages 3 – 5.
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ANIMAL HOMES
Wednesday, June 6 - 10 AM to 12 NOON
Refuge Headquarters
Rain or Shine
Where does a salamander sleep? Do insects live in apartments? Find out where and how wild animals make their homes.
Best suited for ages 3 – 8. |
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VENUS TRANSIT ACROSS THE SUN
Wednesday, June 6 - 6:30 PM
Refuge Headquarters Upper Parking Lot
Don't miss this last opportunity to see an astronomical event that will not be seen again until 2117. Skylands Astronomy Club will return to set up a solar telescope for viewing the planet Venus as it passes in front of the Sun. They will set up scopes with special filters that will allow viewing of solar prominences, filaments, and sunspots. |
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NATURE CIRCLES
Saturday, June 9 - 2 PM - 4 PM
Refuge Headquarters
Rain or Shine
There is a lot to find on the trail, but it may not be obvious, at first. Learn the secrets of exploring nature and increase your skills of observation to discover the wildlife all around.
Best suited for ages 3 – 8. |
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HIDE AND SEEK ON THE WILD SIDE
Wednesday, June 13 - 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Refuge Headquarters
Rain or Shine
Let’s find out how things hide. Animals are the best at Hide and Seek. Using natural camouflage they can make themselves look like part of a tree, hide behind blades of grass, or vanish in the shadows. Can you? See how they do it!
Best suited for ages 3 – 8. |
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DISABLED VETERANS FISHING AND BAR-B-QUE
Saturday, June 16 - 9 AM to 4 PM
Rain or Shine
Loaner poles and bait available. Prizes too!
Handicap accommodations.
Come enjoy a day at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge in Vernon; fishing in a large pond normally closed to the public. Fantastic fishing! Catch and release only.
This event is sponsored by Double V Rod and Gun Club and Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge of Vernon, New Jersey.
Registration required, contact Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge 973-702-7266 x 32 for site location and further information. |
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FAMILY FISHING DAY
Sunday, June 17 - 9 AM to 4 PM
285 Lake Wallkill Road, Sussex, NJ 07461
Rain or Shine
Fun for the whole family and free too! Bring your fishing gear and lawn chairs and enjoy the day fishing in a location that is only open for this special event. Catch and release.
Some loaner poles available.
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LONGEST DAY
Wednesday, June 20 - 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Refuge Headquarters
Rain or Shine
Celebrate the Longest Day with some nature games. Can you walk like a duck, or jump farther than a frog? See if you can win the wildlife games.
Best suited for ages 3 – 8. |
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LONGEST DAY REPLAY
Thursday, June 21 - 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Refuge Headquarters
Rain or Shine
A repeat of previous day, in case you missed it. |
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WILD AND EDIBLE WALK
Sunday, June 24 - 10 AM to NOON
Refuge Headquarters
Come for a leisurely walk to explore the many tasty and healthful plants that grow wild. Jessica Lawlor and Adam Hamer will guide the group, pointing out the bounty of summer plants that can be enjoyed in a meal or used as a treatment for an ailment. |
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NATURE CIRCLES
Wednesday, June 27 - 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Refuge Headquarters
Rain or Shine
What has feathers, a beak, and two wings?
A bird of course! Find out about some of the most colorful wildlife flying around the Refuge and your backyard. We will practice using binoculars and go for a bird walk.
Best suited for ages 3 – 8.
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