Go On An Enviro-Quest With The Monmouth County Park System

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — This summer go on an Enviro-Quest with the Monmouth County Park System. It’s fun, easy and, best of all, free! Simply go to the starting point and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where a Park System naturalist is waiting.

Once there, join in activities, crafts or games for 30-60 minutes of nature fun. Activities could include meeting a live animal, finding hidden treasure, discovering edible parts of a flower, creating artwork with natural materials, or participating in a nature-themed game.

The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, July 6 at 11 a.m.
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell - Start in the Environmental Center parking lot.

Thursday, July 13 at 11 a.m.
Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown - Start in the parking lot.

Thursday, July 20 at 11 a.m.
Thompson Park, Lincroft - Start in the Old Orchard parking lot.

Thursday, July 27 at 11 a.m.
Shark River Park, Neptune - Start in the main entrance parking lot off of Schoolhouse Road.

Thursday, August 3 at 11 a.m.
Tatum Park, Middletown - Start in the Red Hill Activity Center parking lot.

Thursday, August 10 at 11 a.m.
Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold - Start in the parking lot nearest to the Shelter Building.

Thursday, August 17 at 11 a.m.
Big Brook Park, Marlboro - Start in the grass parking lot near the pond.

Thursday, August 24 at 11 a.m.
Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth - Start in the Activity Center parking lot.

Thursday, August 31 at 11 a.m.
Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen - Start in the parking lot at the end of Monastary Lane

For more information about this program or the Monmouth County Park System, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.

Pictured: A Monmouth County Parks System naturalist with a girl.