Here Are The Free Weekend Programs at Ocean County Parks
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March 10, 2025Here Are The Free Weekend Programs at Ocean County Parks
The weather is looking good for the weekend. 45-50F
Your Ocean County Parks have FREE WEEKEND PROGRAMS all year
and most all are “ALL AGES”
Join a park naturalist as they dispel the myths and fears of native reptiles. You will see
some of our live snakes and turtles up close and personal. Learn what makes these
native species so special, and why they are such an important part of the ecosystem.
This program is sure to inspire all young nature lovers. No registration required.
LOCATION: Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River
DATE: Saturdays and Sundays
TIME: 1:30 -2:00 pm AGE: All
Cattus Island Nature Walks
Be a part of a 40-year Ocean County tradition! Join a park naturalist
and follow in the footsteps of such legendary local environmentalists
as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McLain.
Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world.
*No registration required.
March 8 & 9 Signs of Spring
LOCATION: Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River
DATE: Saturdays and Sundays
TIME: 2:00 – 3:00pm AGE: All
Live Animal Talks
Come in and meet the animals of Jakes Branch County Park. Visitors will get an up-
close look at the parks inhabitants and learn about each species.
**Talks will last approximately 20 minutes**
LOCATION: Nature Center, Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood
DATE: Sundays, January 5 – March 30
TIME: 1:30 pm AGE: All
Discovery Nature Walks
Join a park naturalist on these brief but informative nature walks through Jakes Branch
Park. **Weather permitting - walks will not exceed 30 minutes**
LOCATION: Nature Center, Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood
DATE: Sundays, January 5 – March 30
TIME: 2:00 pm AGE: All
Drop In and Discover
What will you discover about nature when you drop by any time between 1:30 and 3:30
and join us for a FREE activity and craft?
LOCATION: Nature Center, Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood
DATE: Saturdays, January 4 – March 29
TIME: Between 1:30 – 3:00 pm, ongoing
AGE: 3 - 5 years
