Garden Club R.F. D. and December Doings

Yes, December is a month where wonderful things occur in the family setting. Let’s just look at some tips to make it even better.

Garden Club R.F. D. Presents Program on “Trends in Floral Design"

Join Garden Club RFD on October 16 at the Middletown Arts Center to hear noted floral designer, Cecelia Millea, tell you what's happening!

Bonsai Day At Deep Cut Gardens This Sunday

Weekend plans? This Sunday, Sept. 9 from 12-4 p.m., check out Bonsai Day at Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown. Free admission and parking!

Visit Tatum Park With Monmouth Audubon Sept. 15

They will concentrate on the meadows to see migrating Monarch butterflies along with birds and other butterfly species. Meet at 10 a.m.

Sandy Hook Late Summer Bird Walk Aug. 16

"The evening is a great time to explore quieter areas of Sandy Hook," says trip leader Linda Mack. "We never know what we will discover."

Open House At Deep Cut Gardens This Sunday

From 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 10 Deep Cut Gardens on Red Hill Road in Middletown will offer guided tours, children’s activities and more.

Enter The Monmouth County Fair Home/Garden Contest

Calling all bakers, gardeners and crafters! It’s time to start planning your entries into the Monmouth County Fair Home & Garden Competition

Monmouth County Hosts Spring Perennial Plant Swap April 21

County parks will host its Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap next Saturday, April 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Deep Cut Gardens.

Monmouth County Master Gardeners Offer College Scholarships

Two scholarships of up to $2,000 will be awarded to Monmouth County high school seniors planning to study agriculture or horticulture.

All The April Events In Monmouth County Parks

April brings Earth Day celebrations, sheep shearing, reptile exhibits and the Monmouth County spring crafts fair. The full list:

Meeting March 10 To Volunteer In Monmouth County Parks

Want to volunteer in Monmouth County parks this spring? Prospective volunteers (16 and up) are invited to a free training in Thompson Park.

Sandy Contractor Accused Of Fraud Worked In Middletown

A contractor who the New Jersey Attorney General's Office says preyed on homeowners damaged by Superstorm Sandy did work in Middletown.

All The November Activities In Monmouth County Parks

From the Fall Craft Show to a Snake Meet and Greet, the Monmouth County Park System has planned a November to remember:

Monmouth County Leads NJ In Deer Accidents

Yet again, Monmouth County led the state with deer accidents, with 999 deer hit by cars last year. Oct./Nov. is the most dangerous time.

Learn How To Compost In Free Monmouth County Workshop

Monmouth County has fall 2017 Backyard Composting sessions scheduled at Deep Cut Gardens this Saturday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 18.

All The October Events In Monmouth County Parks

Have a "spooktacular" time during Thompson Park Day, Sunday, Oct. 15 and more:

Oct. 14 Free Guided Bird Walk At Sandy Hook

"Early October is a great time of year to witness the spectacle of fall migration, not to mention the gorgeous fall colors."

Saturday, June 24 Is Daylily Day At Deep Cut Gardens

From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. area residents are invited to visit Deep Cut Gardens, Red Hill Road, Middletown, and enjoy an assortment of daylilies.

All The July Events In Monmouth County Parks

From kayak and canoe rentals to the Monmouth County Fair July 26-30, all the July activities in County parks:

Deep Cut Gardens Open House June 11

From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 11, Deep Cut Gardens will offer guided tours, lectures, activities and give gardening advice. Come on by!

Volunteers Wanted: Ideal Beach Dune Grass Planting June 17

Volunteers are needed to plant along the beach dune on Bayside Parkway between Ocean and Bray avenues in North Middletown.

All The June Events In Monmouth County Parks

Stay local this summer and fill June with fun. Here's what is planned in Monmouth County parks:

Audubon Society Plans Free Allaire State Park Bird Hike

The Monmouth County Audubon hosts their annual free field trip to Allaire State Park next Saturday, May 13.

Become A Monmouth County Garden Ambassador This Saturday

Those interested in becoming a Garden Ambassador are invited to attend a training session from 1-3 p.m. this Saturday, April 29 at Deep Cut.

All the Monmouth County Earth Day Events on April 22

Here's everything going on in Monmouth County for Earth Day, next Saturday April 22.

Monmouth County Parks Job Fair April 8

The job fair is 12-3 p.m. this Saturday. They're looking for lifeguards, camp counselors, park and golf course maintenance workers and more.

Volunteers Needed for Henry Hudson Trail Cleanup Saturday in Highlands

Welcome spring by joining the Monmouth County Parks for a beach clean-up Saturday at Popamora Point on the Henry Hudson Trail.

Possible Human Bone Found on Sandy Hook

A couple out shelling in Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area unearthed what wasn't exactly marine life Monday morning.

Kings Highway/Church St. Intersection Closed Monday, Tuesday

The intersection of Church St. and Kings Highway will be closed to traffic Monday and Tuesday, March 27-28, for gas main upgrades.

Keansburg Fishing Pier Opens for the Season!

The Keansburg fishing pier will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and March 26.

Free Guided Bird Walk at Sandy Hook April 15

The peninsula of Sandy Hook is a natural spot for birds to rest before flying over the expansive Raritan Bay and New York Harbor.

Nature Walk Sunday Night With Monmouth County Audubon Society

Meet at 6:30 pm in Big Brook County Park parking lot, located just off County Road 520 in Marlboro Township.

How Many Inches Did Monmouth County Get?

Because the snow turned to sleet/freezing rain early on Tuesday, total snowfall amounts were significantly less than predicted.

Monmouth County Park Volunteers Honored

Gerry Lingner of Long Branch, Alex Osnato of North Middletown and James Henry of Lincroft were honored. All the volunteers are listed below:

4th Annual Guinness Run/Pub Crawl in Highlands Saturday

2 p.m. Saturday at Bahrs Landing Restaurant in Highlands. First runner to the finish line with the most green liquid in their cup wins.

Navesink River Rd. Closed for Next 2 Weeks

J.F. Kiely Construction Co. continues working on Navesink River Rd. in the area of Browns Dock Rd. headed towards Locust Point Rd.

Monmouth County Parks Seeking Volunteer Docents

Sign up for the Park System’s training session on Sunday, March 26 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Thompson Park Visitor Center.

Cooper Road at Highway 35 Closed Monday-Friday of This Week

Earle Asphalt will be paving at Hwy 35 and Cooper Rd between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. this week. Avoid the area.

Sandy Hook 5K/10K Back in 2017, Will be May 14

Did you participate in Run the Hook last year, the first-ever 5K/10K through Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area? It's back!

Stranded Seal Rescued Wednesday in Middletown

The rescue stirred up some controversy, as a marine mammal rescue group says Middletown PD should have called them to handle the seal.