2008

24^th Ave,, Seaside Park. RCBT Volunteers will show baby clams growing and explain why the shell fish population is so important to Barnegat Bay and how individuals can participate in a program to place millions of clams in the bay. This is a non-technical session for the entire family with Q&A.  The “Clam Trail” will also be discussed. Location http://www.reclamthebay.org/ibsp.html  1:30 p.m.

Atlantic Highlands

Sissy's Place, 2 Simon Lake Drive

Local ocean advocates and supporters join Margo for remarks, discussion and breakfast

After New Jersey, Margo will continue through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia to Washington, D.C., where she will hand-deliver the messages collected on her voyage to the residents' Congressmen on July 17.

Beach Haven

Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club, 401 Berkeley Avenue

Margo kicks off her trip, Mordecai Land Trust sees her off

After New Jersey, Margo will continue through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia to Washington, D.C., where she will hand-deliver the messages collected on her voyage to the residents' Congressmen on July 17.

After paddling through New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, Margo Pellegrino arrives in Washington, D.C., where she will hand-deliver the messages collected on her voyage to the residents' Congressmen on July 17.

The Great Swamp Watershed Association is hosting a family-oriented Moonlight Nature Hike on July 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Participants for this guided tour will meet at the Cross Estate, Morristown National Historical Park.

This program is free for members of the Great Swamp Watershed Association. For nonmembers, the fee is $10 per adult, $5 for each child over age 5 and $30 per family. Participants should wear sturdy footwear and bring binoculars and wildlife guides. Please pre-register by visiting www.greatswamp.org or call (973) 538-3500, ext. 22.

The Northern Chapter of The Native Plant Society of New Jersey invites gardeners, nature lovers and native plant enthusiasts to a meeting and free program on Tuesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum's Haggerty Education Center at 53 Hanover Ave. in Whippany.

The program is entitled "The Marsh Meadow Garden."

Program speaker will be Mike Wilson of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum who will talk about the native plant detention basin at the arboretum.

Wilson is an expert horticulturist and will describe why the plants were chosen for the hydric, mesic and xeric levels of the basin.

The detention basin has become a thing of beauty, attracting many species of birds and butterflies, while at the same time protecting water quality from parking lot pollutants.

Why plant natives?

According to a Native Plant Society spokesperson, natives add beauty to the landscape and preserve the natural heritage.

They provide food and habitat for native wildlife; decrease the amount of water needed for landscape maintenance; protect water quality by controlling soil erosion and moderating floods and droughts; reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers in the landscape and save the homeowner money because native plantings cost less to maintain than turf.

The Native Plant Society of New Jersey encourages appreciation of native flora and the preservation of native plants for future generations.

For more information, visit www.npsnj.org. For directions to the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, visit www.arboretumfriends.org/directions.php or call (973) 326-7603.

SANDY HOOK Sandy Hook Visitor’s Center “Junior Environmentalist.” Activities include beach cleanup, learning about watersheds, recycling and sustainable practices. Ages 7 to 12. July 11 and July 25. Free; registration required. Sandy Hook Visitor’s Center, Hartshorne Drive. (732) 872-5970.

Navesink River Tour: New this year. Take a high tide tour upstream on the Shrewsbury to the scenic Navesink River. One of the prettiest rivers on the East Coast. Scenic Jersey Shore towns, pristine salt marshes and sedge islands, forest covered bluffs, a wide variety of commercial and pleasure boats.

All trips are aboard the Captain John, a clean and comfotable, hundred passenger charter and board in Keyport NJ at 3:30pm. All tickets $40

For tickets and reservations call 732-888-9870 ext. 6 or order online by clicking the link below.

Return of a favorite. Get an upclose look at the historic lighthouses of the lower New York Harbor. Most of these lighthouse can only be seen by boat. Enjoy a sail on the Raritan Bay, learn about the history of our Harbor Lighthouses, do some birding.

All trips are aboard the Captain John, a clean and comfotable, hundred passenger charter and board in Keyport NJ at 3:30pm. All tickets $40

For tickets and reservations call 732-888-9870 ext. 6

Pinelands Hike; 10AM. 2-4 miles. $5.00 parking Fee. Batsto Historic Village in Wharton State Forest. 609-567-4559.*

Wednesday, July 16, 2008: Tour a Blueberry Farm! The Blueberry Factory in Hammonton is running weekly tours. See how our famous blueberries are grown, harvested and packed; get a free pint of blueberries! Call 609-561-1300 for details and prices, and to make reservations.

Friday, July 18th, 2008: "What Can We Learn from Clams" Children's Program. Learn how clams are indicators of the water quality where they live in the estuary, and how they play a major role in the local economy and culture. FREE. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 609-812-0649 ext. 206 or visit www.jcnerr.org and click public programs.*

Sharon McKenna
Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center
130 Great Bay Blvd.
Tuckerton NJ 08087
609/294-4867 x202
609/294-8597 (fax)
mckenna@imcs.rutgers.edu

Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
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Saturday, July 19, 2008, 7 PM: Whitesbog Preservation Trust will host its monthly moonlight walk (Buck Moon) at historic Whitesbog Village. 3-5 mile walk around Whitesbog with the help of an experienced guide. The walk leaders will share their knowledge about South Jersey and Whitesbog history, folklore and nature, including the blueberry. Guests should be prepared for a relatively vigorous walk, are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring everything that may be needed for an early summer hike: water and flashlights. Light refreshments will be served. Inclement weather cancels. Fee is $5 per person. Reservations by Friday, July 18 are required. To obtain information and directions: telephone (609) 893-4646, email WhitesbogPreservationTrust@comcast.net or visit the website at www.whitesbog.org.

Birds of Prey Day featuring live Hawks & Owls from local wildlife refuge – An extraordinary presentation about hawks & owls. Come learn about these breathtaking winged wonders of the sky and why we need to protect & conserve their habitats. Several live birds of prey will be presented as well as artifacts to see, touch and feel. An unforgettable experience for raptor lovers of all ages. Bring your camera. 11 am - 2 pm (rain or shine).

Migration Station Wild Bird Shop

575 Rte. 9, Barnegat, NJ 08005

(609) 698-6800

Bass River State Forest

762 Stage Rd., Tuckerton, NJ 08087

Phone#:  (609) 296-1114

www.njparksandforests.org

For adults and children ages 7 and up, bring a flashlight and insect repellant, pre-registration required. Event Dates:  07/19/2008-07/19/2008

Bass River State Forest

762 Stage Rd., Tuckerton, NJ 08087

(609) 296-1114

www.njparksandforests.org

Michelle Ruggiero of NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife will teach us about the Bear in our area.

New Jersey Audubon's Nature Center of Cape May

1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204

(609) 898-8848

www.njaudubon.org/centers/nccm

Join naturalists from Aqua Trails Kayak Tours and The Nature Center of Cape May for an exciting paddle on Belleplain State Forest’s beautiful lakes. Be prepared for sightings of warblers, eagles, rare plants, and more! Great kayaking experience for persons of all ages and abilities. All equipment and instruction is provided. Space is limited due to van size; reservations are strongly advised. Cost Includes transportation, all equipment, guide, naturalist, snacks, and water. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Liberty State Park Interpretive Center

Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305

(201) 915-3409

We will don chest waders for a hands-on exploration of our estuary. You never know what you may find in and around the waters of the Hudson. Wear old shoes that can get wet and muddy. You will need your own transportation to get from the Interpretive Center to our study site. Spaces are limited! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 8 or more call for special arrangements. Pre-Registration Required.

Sandy Hook, Highlands, New Jersey

Join a tree expert from the Littoral Society to examine and discuss the trees and shrubs of Sandy Hook.  We"ll start near the entrance to the park and work our way to the tip of the Hook looking at the common and well-known species like red cedar, bayberry, holly and poison ivy; then we"ll look for the uncommon like fragrant sumac and pin oak.  We"ll discuss some keys to identification, habitats and folklore. Meet at Littoral Society headquarters at 10:00 a.m.
$10 Member Family, $15 Non-Member Family
American Littoral Society

The society's goal is to encourage the study and conservation of marine life and its habitat in the coastal zone. Field trips and educational activities.
Phone: (732) 291-0055

Fall Equinox Shorewalk on Sandy Hook/ 7 p.m. at Guardian Park. Call 732-291-0055 as we need a head count. An equinox in astronomy is that moment in time (not a whole day) when the center of the Sun can be observed to be directly above the Earth"s equator, occurring around March 20 and September 23 each year.
Free
American Littoral Society
Sandy Hook, Highlands, New Jersey
The society's goal is to encourage the study and conservation of marine life and its habitat in the coastal zone. Field trips and educational activities.
Phone: (732) 291-0055

Nature Photography on Sandy Hook/ Bring your camera and join noted nature photographer, and our NE Chapter leader Don Riepe on Sandy Hook.  You"ll get a short lesson in our office then go out to a natural area on the Hook to compose and shoot pictures of nature. Don will give advice and help you learn to get those shots that you"ll want to hang on the wall.  Meet at 9:30 a.m. at our headquarters on Sandy Hook.  Bring your camera, water and a lunch.     $15 for Members, $25 for Non-Members

American Littoral Society
Sandy Hook, Highlands, New Jersey
The society's goal is to encourage the study and conservation of marine life and its habitat in the coastal zone. Field trips and educational activities.
Phone: (732) 291-0055

Island Beach State Park by Bike/ A casual flat 6-8 mile ride with side hikes to visit the natural sites with a great lunch on the beach provided by us. This is one of the best examples of a natural barrier island and maritime forest on the east coast.  Each person will receive a radio so they can hear every word from the expert guide as we casually ride and hike.  Learn how barrier islands are formed, birdwatch, see the transitions from water to sand to grasses to thicket to maritime forest to bay. Feel the temperature drop as you enter the thicket and rise again as you cross the dunes. 9 a.m. Send SASE for directions. Great for families.
$25 for member,$35 for non-members, kids under 12 - $7

American Littoral Society

The society's goal is to encourage the study and conservation of marine life and its habitat in the coastal zone. Field trips and educational activities.
Phone: (732) 291-0055

9^th and the bay RCBT Volunteers will show baby clams growing and explain why the shell fish population is so important to Barnegat Bay and how individuals can participate in a program to place millions of clams in the bay. This is a non-technical session for the entire family with Q&A.  The “Clam Trail” will also be discussed. Location http://www.reclamthebay.org/surf_city.html 

5:30 p.m.

With Alliance for a Living Ocean. Cast a net and see what lives in the bay! All about the shellfish that live in the bay. Call 609 492 0222 for details
10-11:15 a.m.

The 5th Annual Chip Miller Surf Fest will be held AUGUST 5, 2008 (be there by 7:30 am to check in) at the 7th Street Surfing Beach located in Ocean City, NJ.The 5th Annual Chip Miller Memorial Surf Fest presented by Fox Riders Company is on for August 5th at 7th street beach in Ocean City NJ. This year promises to be the biggest and best yet. The most popular portion of the Chip Miller Surf Fest is the parent/child heat. This event raises money and awareness for the rare but deadly disease Amyloidosis. Please consider making your very own video for this year's contest, it'll enroll you into the Chip Miller Surf Fest video competition - you would win $100!

Also all the major surf company's contribute product for beach giveaways and raffle prizes for the after party. Company's such as DVS, Matix, Element, Billabong, Rusty, Electric, Osiris, Oakley, Dragon, DaKine, Smith Optics, Oneill, Body Glove, Sector 9, Hurley, Volcom, and Quiksilver. The other unique element of this event is all the local reps in the area come down and set up tents and hand out stickers and posters to stoke the kids out! This is a true family event and I sometimes wonder if the parents are having more fun than the kids!!!!!!

On behalf of the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation we'd like to take this time to say special thanks to the city of Ocean City, NJ. We would also like to thank the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) and Northeast Conference Director Joe Keenan. Without your support the Chip Miller Surf Fest wouldn't be what it is today - THANK YOU!

This event would not be as great as it is without the support of all the company's I have named. They really step up and make this event one of the finest on the East Coast!

7PM - ??? = AFTER PARTY @ El Fish Stixx located in Margate. HUGE RAFFLES, FREE food & cash bar - don't miss this event!! It's a $10 cover charge with an incredible DOOR PRIZE!!

Ray Young, using slides, models and actual fossils, will show what real prehistoric "monsters" roamed this area in the past.
See how the life and environment has changed over time as well as hear myths and legends of monsters. See what local anglers have pulled from the ocean floor.
A lite-hearted, fun filled event for the entire family.
7:30pm at the 80th Street Firehouse. Harvey Cedars, LBI  http://www.harveycedars.org/HCcalendar.html#August
 

BLUE CLAW CRAFT SHOW

10:00am - 3:00pm. Free admission.

Crafters will display their goods at Sunset Park, Harvey Cedars, LBI, NJ.

Food available from the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad.

Click here To print out Application

BLUE CLAW CRAB RACE

One of the best known crab races in Ocean County! People come from all over to enter their crabs in competition. Sponsored by PBA 175. Registration begins at 10:00am. Race starts at 11:00am

ANYTHING FLOATS RACE

4:00pm in Sunset Park.
All entries are welcome. Junior and Senior categories.
No entry fee. Fun for all. Rain or Shine/only lightning can stop us!
Call 361-7990 for details and information.

http://www.harveycedars.org/HCcalendar.html#August

HURRICANES & NORTHEASTERS IN HARVEY CEDARS See what Harvey Cedars looked like when the ocean met the bay. Slide show presented by Margaret Thomas Buchholz, co-author of Great Storms of the Jersey Shore. Mayor Jonathan Oldham will talk about beach replenishment. 7:30pm at the 80th Street Firehouse.

http://www.harveycedars.org/HCcalendar.html#August

"HOOKED ON FISHING, NOT ON DRUGS"

FREE Tournament for kids, ages 5-17. Registration & Instructional booths 8:00am - 9:00am - Sunset Park. Activities run until 2pm.

Surf Fishing - Harvey Cedars Beaches: Burlington to Cumberland Avenues. Casting instruction, bait cutting, safety procedures.

Drug awareness material dispensed by LBI and Stafford DARE officers.

Free lunch, bait, prizes and tee shirts for children and adults.

For info, John Castrati (856)220-2082.

16th Annual Manasquan Classic 9/14/2008 On Sunday, Sept. 14th, we will yet again pay homage to the sport of kings at the Manasquan Classic Longboard Contest!

This is a rain or shine event... the hurricane date is September 21st. There are divisions for everyone and, as always, the ONLY rules are contestants must ride a pre-1967 longboard (3' overhead), no leashes and no complaints - pretty much anything goes because it's all about the aloha! Check-in begins at 7:00am, first heat at 8:00am.

Qualifying boards will be available for use, so come on down - entry fee is only $35, which includes a contest t-shirt and the chance to win bragging rights over your buds! Net proceeds go to the Surfrider Foundation's Jersey Shore Chapter. Downloadable entry form here. Questions please email: adksurf@aol.com