Your Ocean County Parks have FREE WEEKEND PROGRAMS all year.

Most all are “ALL AGES”

CATTUS ISLAND COUNTY PARK

Scales and Tales

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 14 & 15 “Naturalist’s Choice”

LOCATION: Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River

DATE: Saturdays and Sundays

TIME: 2:00 – 3:00pm AGE: All

JAKES BRANCH COUNTY PARK

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

FEE: Free 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

FEE: Free 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

FEE: Free AGE: 3 - 5 years