Tag: Monmouth County Park System
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Monmouth County Park System offers array of activities in August
This August go kayaking on the Navesink River, see history come to life, discover what lives in Sandy Hook Bay and more. Throughout the month, the Monmouth County Park System has planned the following family friendly activities: The Naturalist Guided Drop-in Kayak Tour will take place Aug. 1 from 5:30-7 p.m., Aug. 3 from 5:30-7…
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Monmouth County Park System plans events during July
The Monmouth County Park System fills July with family friendly activities. Among the activities are the following: • Drop-In Surprise Story Time, July 1, 11-11:45 a.m., Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. A clue at the entrance will lead guests to the secret spot in the gardens. If the weather is rainy, the activity will be inside…
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Monmouth County Park System plans Earth Day events
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer The Monmouth County Park System will welcome visitors of all ages to its facilities with a series of events on Earth Day, April 22. The nation’s annual celebration of the environment is nearing its 50th anniversary, having made its debut on April 22, 1970. From animal shows to nature walks,…
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Monmouth County Park System’s Wool Day April 29 and 30
The Monmouth County Park System (MCPS) will hold its Wool Days/Sheep shearing event on April 29 and 30. The event will be held from 12 p.m. through 3 p.m. on both days at the historic Longstreet Farm, which is located at 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel. The events will feature sheep-shearing and demonstrations by sheep-herding dogs.…
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Monmouth County to offer summer jobs
The Monmouth County Park System seeks employees, including lifeguards, camp counselors, park and golf course maintenance workers, for this summer. More information about these jobs can be learned by attending the Monmouth County Park System’s Seasonal Job Fair, which will be held from 12-3 p.m. April 8 at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane,…
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Park system honors Earth Day
From animal shows to nature walks, the Monmouth County Park System is honoring Earth Day with activities offered throughout the county from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22, according to a press release. Here’s what is planned: • Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, Middletown: Celebrate the shore and discover cool coastal animals…
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Volunteers honored by Monmouth County Park System
It was all about the volunteers on March 5 when the Monmouth County Park System held its annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck. Throughout the year, 997 people volunteered a total of 23,294 hours assisting the park system with recreation programs, special events and park facilities, according to a press…
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Monmouth County Park System offers trails training
The Monmouth County Park System is seeking volunteers to become part of a trails team which helps to maintain more than 130 miles of trails throughout the county. An information session about the trails team will be held at the Thompson Park Longbridge Annex, 53 Longbridge Road, Holmdel, on March 11 from 9 a.m. to…
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Monmouth County Park System to host Winterfest
LINCROFT – The Monmouth County Park System is heating things up with its annual WinterFest on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 12-4 p.m. Held at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, this event celebrates the season with family-fun activities including cross-country skiing demonstrations, kids’ crafts, wagon rides, archery and more. Visitors will have the chance…
