Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston NJ

Help spruce up Mapleton&nbsp;Preserve for National Public Lands Day with Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands! Clear brush and weeds from a&nbsp;historic tree row and plant seeds for native wildflowers.&nbsp;Wear closed-toe shoes and&nbsp;dress to get dirty. Tools and gloves will be provided or bring your own. Service hours available. Refreshments served. Call Karen at <a href="tel:(609)%20608-6455" target="_blank">609 608 6455</a> to learn more. Free and all are welcome.&nbsp;<a href="https://fpnl.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>

Local Event: National Public Lands Day at Mapleton Preserve 

Middlesex County

South Brunswick

New Jersey

National Public Lands Day at Mapleton Preserve 

Help spruce up Mapleton Preserve for National Public Lands Day with Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands! Clear brush and weeds...

Marquand Park

Join us for our 7th annual OAKtober day of fun activities--scavenger hunt, crafts, cookies, cider and more. Take home an oak sapling and Marquand Park coloring book! Free and open to all. Rain date: Sunday, October 18.
Parking: Lovers Lane parking lot. Overflow parking on Mercer Street between Hibben Road and Springdale Road. Additional parking on Olden Lane.
About Marquand Park: Marquand Park and Arboretum is a 17-acre historic preserve of trees and woodlands that offers a variety of recreational and educational experiences in the center of Princeton. Originally the landscaped garden of a 19th-century estate, the park has a rich collection of native and exotic trees reflecting the interest and tastes of its previous owners and its current beneficiaries. Some trees in the park are the largest of their kind in New Jersey.
Marquand Park includes in its collection over 140 different tree specimens, among them some rare evergreens and a Dawn Redwood, known only as a fossil until 1944 when it was discovered growing in China. In the wooded area are huge specimens of native trees such as beech, hickory, and black, white and red oaks. The park’s tree planting program ensures the continuous acquisition of new trees.

Local Event: OAKtober in Marquand Park

Mercer County

Princeton

OAKtober in Marquand Park

Join us for our 7th annual OAKtober day of fun activities--scavenger hunt, crafts, cookies, cider and more. Take home an oak...

John Clyde Memorial Native Grassland Preserve, Franklin Township

Please join Kingston Greenways Association for a leisurely walk in a stunning place with sweeping views and trees wearing their autumn best. It is free and all are welcome. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. 
The walk will be rain or shine.
Located at 1091 Canal&nbsp;Road, Griggstown NJ, the parking lot entrance is BETWEEN 1089-1093 Canal Road.
About the Preserve:
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John Clyde Memorial Native Grassland Preserve was formally known as Griggstown Native Grassland Preserve, and is part of the Ten Mile Run Greenway.
The 447-acre Preserve&nbsp;&nbsp;was acquired by the township over a 20 year period, but the township began to aggressively purchase land for this Preserve in 2001. The Preserve’s meadow is 102 acres and another 345 acres are woodland. 
Unique Wildlife and Landscape Features Sensitive species found on this site include:
<ul>
 <li>Grasshopper Sparrow and Bobolink (both New Jersey state threatened species)</li>
 <li>American Kestrel and eastern box turtle (both New Jersey special concern species)</li>
 <li>Short-eared Owl (New Jersey special concern species - non-breeding) Bluebird nest boxes and the Barn Swallow structure offer an opportunity to view these bird species.</li>
</ul>
Standing at the southeastern most corner of the Red Trail offers an exceptional view of the Sourland Mountain Ridge. Although 7.2 miles from the park, visitors can easily view the Sourland Mountain Ridge which is 568 feet at its highest point. The ridge spans roughly 20 miles across corners of Hunterdon, Mercer, and Somerset Counties. Although the underlying geology of this region makes it undesirable for farming, this same geology makes the Sourland Ridge an important source of freshwater in the region. 
The traprock deposits of New Jersey are of late Triassic, early Jurassic age. Habitat Restoration at John Clyde Memorial Native Grassland Preserve Grassland meadows provide critical habitat for more than 40% of NJ’s threatened, endangered and species of special concern. To assist these species, the township engaged in extensive habitat restoration activities included removing 5,800 feet of fence and hedgerow - an important step in creating 102 acres of meadow. 
In 2005, half of the meadow was restored with a mixed planting of native grasses and native wildflowers. Passive Recreation Activities This Preserve’s six trails take visitors through restored grasslands and mature forests.

Local Event: Kingston Greenways Association Annual Fall Foliage Walk

Kingston Greenways Association Annual Fall...

Please join Kingston Greenways Association for a leisurely walk in a stunning place with sweeping views and trees wearing their...

Kingston Greenways Association Annual Fall Foliage Walk

Tari Pantaleo

Sarah Salvadore

New York City Metropolitan Area

East Brunswick

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West Windsor

Carly Baldwin

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Edison-Metuchen

Somerset County

Manville

Alexis Tarrazi

Hillsborough

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Sara Winick

Manalapan

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Chapin School

You are invited to join in sample classes, take a campus tour, and chat with faculty and members of our community. See for yourself how Chapin assures that every child's journey begins with a strong foundation in character, curriculum, and community. Chapin is a preschool - grade 8 school. Opportunities await!

Local Event: Open House

Open House

You are invited to join in sample classes, take a campus tour, and chat with faculty and members of our community. See for...

Celebrate the Festival of Lights With Us!
Join us for our 2nd Annual Diwali Festival of Lights! Experience an afternoon filled with vibrant Indian culture, colorful traditions, festive music, delicious food, and a LIVE PANI PURI STATION! Everything is complementary!&nbsp;
Bring your family and friends for this joyful celebration of light, happiness, unity, and new beginnings! Vendors needed free space call 609-314-8489
Saturday, October 17, 2026 
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 
Brandywine Princeton by Monarch 
155 Raymond Road, Princeton, NJ
FREE ADMISSION – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
RSVP REQUIRED – CALL 732-329-8888

Local Event: Diwali Returns to Brandywine Princeton by Monarch!

Diwali Returns to Brandywine Princeton by Monarch!


Celebrate the Festival of Lights With Us!
Join us for our 2nd Annual Diwali Festival of Lights! Experience an afternoon filled...

Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08837

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.


 EXHIBITS. EDUCATION. EXERCISE.
 
 Spend the day with our Movement Disorders Specialists. Browse exhibits, hear about the latest in neurological and neurosurgical care, and experience therapeutic singing and dancing firsthand. Complimentary lunch included.


 The day includes discussions on:

<ul>
 <li>Early &amp; Advanced Motor Symptom Treatment</li>
 <li>DBS vs. Focused Ultrasound</li>
 <li>Disease-Modifying Therapies</li>
 <li>Hospital Safety Initiative</li>
 <li>Holistic &amp; Lifestyle Medicine</li>
 <li>Group Singing and Dancing Exercise</li>
</ul>

 Open to people with Parkinsonʼs, caregivers, clinicians, community partners and anyone who wants to learn more about Parkinsonʼs and movement disorders. <a href="https://events.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/event/parkinsonslunch/summary?utm_source=HMH-CVENT&amp;utm_medium=Digital&amp;utm_campaign=PatchJFKEvent" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sign up today!</a>

Local Event: Parkinson’s Disease Symposium

Woodbridge

Parkinson’s Disease Symposium


    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.


    EXHIBITS. EDUCATION. EXERCISE.
     
    Spend the day with our Movement Disorders...

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