All the Monmouth County Earth Day Events on April 22

The Monmouth County Park System will host its Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap on Saturday, April 22 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Gardeners are invited to bring labeled plants in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants. Herb and vegetable seedlings are allowed. To allow for plant inspection, plant drop off will be from 8:30-10 a.m. Plants may be selected and taken home from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Those looking to fill the time between drop off and pick, can cross the street to the Tatum Park Red Hill Activity Center, Middletown, for the Park System’s Spring Craft Show. Held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., this event features hand-crafted items. Admission and parking for both events are free.

For more information on the Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap or Spring Craft Show, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000.

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.-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 22.

Here’s what is planned:

Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth

Celebrate the shore as we discover cool coastal animals and artifacts like whales, sea turtles, fish, crabs, and even tiny plankton during this interactive touch and tell program. Tours will also be given of the historic Seabrook-Wilson House, which dates back to the early 1700s.

Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown

Beautiful flowers are back in bloom. Discover this charming park’s floral beauty, hidden places, and native plants. Find out how to become an earth-friendly gardener.

Huber Woods Environmental Center, Middletown

See snakes and reptiles during a family-oriented show that gives you the chance to watch live and exciting animals and nature artifacts found in the state. There will also be freshwater pond creatures on view and an opportunity to see kid-friendly interactive exhibits inside the Environmental Center.

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell

Come and explore the beautiful woods and wetlands of the Manasquan Reservoir. The day will include nature walks, live reptile and amphibian presentations, children’s crafts and more. Activity times: animal presentations at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; nature walks at 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.; and crafts all day.

Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft

Promote environmental awareness and have fun making crafts that celebrate endangered wildlife and Mother Earth. Our fun crafts for kids teach your child about our beautiful planet and make cool art.

Admission and parking for all activities are free.