March Events in Monmouth County Parks

From nature walks to a free lecture about the whales off Monmouth County, everything in the park system this March.

Become a Monmouth County Parks Trail Volunteer

A meeting March 11 in Thompson Park explains more: Trail volunteers work Saturday mornings during the spring.

Audubon Society Bird Walk at Sandy Hook Saturday, Feb. 11

Free. Anyone interested in participating can meet at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot just north of the old Sea Gull’s Nest restaurant.

Monmouth County Braces for Flooding Monday

Breaking: The next high tide will be at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright already experienced flooding Monday morning.

PHOTO: Tree Already Down on Red Hill Road in Middletown

BREAKING: Wind brought a tree down on Red Hill Road by Kings Highway in Middletown Monday morning.

Stretch of Henry Hudson Trail Closed for Construction

Starting Monday, Jan. 9 a one-and-a-quarter-mile section of the trail in Atlantic Highlands will be closed.

Park Visitor Discovers Unexploded Military Ordnance at Sandy Hook

The mortar washed ashore at Sandy Hook and had to be detonated. If you felt the ground shaking Saturday, that would be the detonation.

Dead Whale at Island Beach State Park; Dolphin Washed Up at Sandy Hook

The female dolphin had a large shark bite taken out of her side, but it was healed. She was not pregnant, contrary to other reports.

All the Winter 2017 Events in Monmouth County Parks

A ceramics workshop, roving naturalist walks, WinterFest: All the winter 2017 activities in Monmouth County parks.

JCPL Vows to Protect More Ospreys in 2017: PHOTOS

Ospreys nesting on electric poles is a serious problem: A single utility pole near Beaton’s Boatyard in Brick killed four osprey this year.

Sandy Hook Fee Increase On Hold Until Summer 2019

There will be no parking fee increase this summer at Sandy Hook. But there may be one in 2019.

Man, Dog Rescued from Shrewsbury River Island Thursday Night

He was a hunter and the high winds had blown his boat away, stranding him on the island.

Injured Seals Spotted at Sandy Hook

Don't seek out the seals, but if you see one come ashore call the Marine Mammal Stranding Center right away, the rescue group asks.

Dogs Find Sewage Leaks into Navesink in Red Bank, Fair Haven and Middletown

You may be surprised where 3 poop-sniffing dogs found human sewage leaks in these towns.

Hiker Lost in Hartshorne Woods Sunday Night

He was found about four hours later in the deeply wooded, 736-acre county park​.

Meet Saturday, Oct. 15 for Sandy Hook Bird-Watching Walk

The 2-mile free walk is led by a Monmouth County Audubon Society expert to search for migrant raptors, such as the osprey, and waterfowl.

Monmouth County's Pumpkin Carving and Painting Stations

Oct. 8, 9 in Lincroft, Tinton Falls, Holmdel and Marlboro: Carve your own pumpkin with help from experts and without a mess in your kitchen.

Coyotes Reported in Middletown and Marlboro Townships

Police said they haven't gotten any official reports, but locals are reporting multiple sightings.

Husky Puppy Goes Missing in Neptune

This dog has gone missing from Neptune, but a reader asked that we share this on Middletown Patch:

Man Rescues 8 From Burning Boat Off Sandy Hook

An unknown boater rescued 8 people from a sinking boat 6 miles off Sandy Hook Sunday. Smoke could be seen from as far south as Asbury Park.

Bumper New Jersey Pumpkin Crop Expected for Fall 2016

Thanks to the hot, dry summer, New Jersey farmers are expecting a bumper crop of pumpkins this fall.

Great Fall Perennial Plant Swap at Deep Cut Gardens

Bring plants in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants.

Public Meeting Wednesday Night on Sandy Hook Parking Fee Increase

If you have thoughts on the parking hike, the federal park service will hold an open meeting on the proposal this Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Bird Walk Sunday Sept. 18 with Monmouth Audubon

A late summer bird walk at Big Brook Park in Marlboro. The free event will take place on Sunday, September 18, starting at 8:00 am.

PHOTOS: Even More Dead Fish Wash Ashore in Middletown

This is the 5th incident of dead fish washing ashore in a week: Locals are saying they've never seen a fish kill of this magnitude before.

Guided Nature Walk of Sandy Hook Saturday Morning, Aug. 27

Join naturalists with the American Littoral Society at 9 a.m. Saturday morning in Sandy Hook, for a guided walk of edible plants in the park

Free Parking at Sandy Hook Through Sunday

In honor of the National Park Service's 100-year anniversary, ​Sandy Hook is free this weekend, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 28.

Keansburg Police Grapple With Dead Fish Removal

You should know about the fish kill by now. But what to do if live on the Raritan Bay and actually have dead fish on your property?

Sunset Seining Wednesday Night at Sandy Hook

Wednesday night is your last chance this summer to participate in sunset seining at Sandy Hook.

Lost Parakeet in Middletown: Please Help

A Patch reader sadly lost her parakeet on Aug. 5 in the area of Nutswamp Road. Please spread far and wide to help her find it.

Oyster Castles Placed in Raritan Bay Off Middletown

The artificial oyster reefs were installed Wednesday off U.S. Naval Weapons Station Earle, to clean and filter the Raritan Bay.

Artificial Oyster Reef Installed Off Naval Weapons Station Earle

.91 acres of large concrete blocks will be placed into the waters just off Leonardo/Belford Wednesday.

'Birds, Bugs and Beyond' Festival in Monmouth County Aug. 20

Kids can explore nature through live performances, games, crafts and displays from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 in Freehold.

High Levels of Human Poop Bacteria Found in Navesink River

The river is unsafe for swimming and shellfish harvesting, state says. The dirtiest spot is the Rt. 35 bridge from Red Bank to Middletown.

3 Open Houses for Public Comment on Sandy Hook Parking Fee Increase

Are you angry about the proposed parking fee increase at Sandy Hook​?

Laurel Ave. Bridge Shutdown Begins Friday: Here's How It Will Affect You

The 2-month shutdown will affect traffic on Rt. 35 as well as Laurel Ave., Holland Road, Red Hill Road and Kings Highway.

Free Kayaking Thursday Night in Keyport

Last one of the summer: Kayaks provided first come, first served from 5:30 p.m. onwards. First and Broad Streets in Keyport.

WATCH: Dramatic Jet Ski Rescue as Helicopter Pulls Man From Raritan Bay

Here is video of an NYPD helicopter rescuing a 21-year-old man from Raritan Bay after a jet ski accident.

Sandy Hook Nude Beach Closed to Fecal Bacteria Now Reopen Wednesday

NJ's only legal nude beach was closed Tuesday due to slightly elevated levels of fecal bacteria.

August in Monmouth County Parks

Canoe rentals in Thompson Park; kayak tours from Claypit Creek; seashell painting and sea turtles at Bayshore Waterfront Park.