Name: Ask a Rutgers Master Gardener
Start: 2026-05-18T09:30:00-04:00
Location: Barnegat Township Library

Barnegat Township Library

Ocean County Master Gardeners hold a Help-desk From 9:30 AM to  11:30 AM for questions from the public about gardens, houseplants, trees, shrubs, weeds, plant diseases, insects, and general gardening questions. Specimens are encouraged for identification and remediation recommendation,Come visit our Master Gardeners.

Local Event: Ask a Rutgers Master Gardener

Ocean County

Veronica Flesher

New York City Metropolitan Area

Barnegat-Manahawkin

New Jersey

Ask a Rutgers Master Gardener

Ocean County Master Gardeners hold a Help-desk From 9:30 AM to  11:30 AM for questions from the public about gardens,...

Join us again this year! Enjoy
 an early morning and breakfast at the zoo with an exclusive private 
event feel! Be one of only 200 people admitted. Proceeds support SEA 
TURTLE RECOVERY and their mission to help save sea turtles.
Event admission includes two hours at the zoo before normal opening, as well as one doughnut from&nbsp;Beignets&nbsp;of
 Denville, NJ and one drink (Coffee or Apple Juice). Free face painting 
and train rides (weather permitting).&nbsp; If you would like to stay at the 
zoo longer, please choose the general zoo admission option. This will 
give you discounted admission to the zoo once it opens for normal hours 
at 10 am.
All persons under the age of 18 require at least one 
adult 18 years old or older to serve as a guardian. No one under 18 yrs 
old will be admitted without a guardian. Children under 3 admitted&nbsp;free but will not receive a doughnut&nbsp;(doughnut orders require a ticket purchase).
Online reservations are REQUIRED. Tickets will&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;be available at the door. There are no refunds or exchanges. All Zoo regulations apply and are subject to change.&nbsp;
Rain Date: May 23rd.

Local Event: 2026 Sunrise Event for Sea Turtle Recovery

2026 Sunrise Event for Sea Turtle Recovery

Join us again this year!  Enjoy
 an early morning and breakfast at the zoo with an exclusive private 
event feel! Be one of...

Cloverdale Farm County Park

9:00 - 11:30 am
Join Kevin Hammell, local decoy carver, as he introduces you to the art of whittling. Please dress for the weather as we will be whittling our Song Birds on the dock. If inclement weather, the program will be moved inside. Please bring $30.00 in exact change for the instructor and materials. AGE: Adult. FEE: $5.00 per person. Program number is 186186 – 6E.

Local Event: Whittling on the Dock: Song Bird

Whittling on the Dock: Song Bird

9:00 - 11:30 am
Join Kevin Hammell, local decoy carver, as he introduces you to the art of whittling. Please dress for the...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm Stop in the visitor center and grab a list for a Habitat Exploration Scavenger Hunt! All ages welcome. No cost and no registration required.

Local Event: Habitat Exploration Scavenger Hunt

Habitat Exploration Scavenger Hunt

10:00 am - 3:00 pm Stop in the visitor center and grab a list for a Habitat Exploration Scavenger Hunt! All ages welcome. No...

1:00 - 2:00 pm Get your waterproof boots on and get ready for this fun, interactive program. During our&nbsp;Pond Critters program, we will be taking a closer look at aquatic insects and other invertebrates known as macroinvertebrates. Your family will get to scoop up these small swimming critters that live in Cloverdale Farm County Park’s bogs and reservoirs by using fine mesh nets. You will then learn to identify the various species. Please dress for the weather and wear waterproof boots. Children must be accompanied by an adult. AGES: 8 years – Adult. No cost and no registration required.

Local Event: Pond Critters

Pond Critters

1:00 - 2:00 pm Get your waterproof boots on and get ready for this fun, interactive program. During our Pond Critters program,...

Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown, NJ, 08758

On May 16, we travel back in time to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Rock Around the Pines brings the classic sounds of the 1950s and early ’60s to the Hall, with a lively lineup celebrating the music that filled diners, dance halls, and jukeboxes across America. It’s a night of familiar favorites, toe-tappin’ rhythms, and a little bit of that vintage rockabilly spirit right here in Waretown. We encourage you to get in the spirit by dressing the part! So slick back your hair, slip on those blue suede shoes, pop on your poodle skirt, and get ready to hand jive your way through a fun night of rockabilly, Elvis, and more.
​​​​The show starts at 6:30pm, with doors opening at 5:30pm. *** As an extra treat, enjoy the harmonies of barbershop quartet Could Be Good, who will sing you into the Hall starting at 6:00pm. ***&nbsp;

​The night features five bands, each with a 30 minute set full of 50s and early 60s classics:

<ul><li><a href="https://www.redbirdflyingsolo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Redbird</a>&nbsp;&amp; The Rubber Chickens​​</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Bluefins-Rockabilly-61558137114537/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Bluefins</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gilbertfamilyband/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gilbert Family Band</a></li><li>Sadie Grove</li><li><a href="https://insidedrivers.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Billy Penn &amp; The Inside Drivers</a></li></ul>
​Admission is $6, kids under 12 are $1. Parking is free and the Hall is wheelchair accessible.

*** Note that the Hall is CASH-ONLY throughout. ***
​​The newly renovated Pickin' Shed is open for jamming as long as our doors are open. All levels are welcome, bring an instrument and join the jam!

Food Booth Specials: Pulled Pork, Kielbasa &amp; Kraut, Meatballs, Cheeseburgers, and Hot Dogs. Vegan chik’n patties available on request. Plus, Amish desserts for $3 each. (Cash only.)
​Our Gift Shop is stocked with Albert Hall, music, and Pinelands-themed items, including local music and history books, along with unique goods from local crafters. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.


Join us for this fun filled evening when we Rock Around the Pines and maybe twist the night away.

Local Event: Albert Music Hall - Rock Around the Pines

Albert Music Hall - Rock Around the Pines

On May 16, we travel back in time to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Rock Around the Pines brings the classic sounds of the 1950s...

10:00 - 11:00 amScience, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, are the foundations for many practical problem-solving skills that are useful in life. Fostering a love and respect for STEM can be much easier when it’s made a little more creative and fun. Join us at Cloverdale, where we will be using LEGOs and our brains to create simple contraptions to solve practical STEM-related problems. AGES: 8 years – Adult. No cost and no registration required.

Local Event: Solving STEM Problems with LEGOs

Solving STEM Problems with LEGOs

10:00 - 11:00 amScience, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, are the foundations for many practical problem-solving...

Hanu Yoga

Join us for an intimate gathering where everyone receives a message from Spirit in a supportive group setting. Admission is $40 per person and seating is limited to just 8 guests, so be sure to sign up early at hanyyoga.com to secure your spot.

Local Event: Mediumship Message Circle With Linda Marie--SOLD OUT

Mediumship Message Circle With Linda...

Join us for an intimate gathering where everyone receives a message from Spirit in a supportive group setting. Admission is $40...

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