May Nature Programs In Liberty State Park

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Pre-registration is required for all programs unless specified. Space is limited.

For more information or to register for a program, please contact the Nature Center at 201-915-3400 (when prompted, press 4 to be connected) or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov. Children must be accompanied by an adult. You may register a maximum of six participants per reservation.

Pets are not permitted on programs unless they are service animals. Schedule is subject to change.

Sunday, May 3 and Thursday, May 14 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Storytime and Craft

Come on out to the Nature Center to hear a story about the different kinds of wildlife and habitats found in Liberty State Park, and then make a story-related craft to take home with you. We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Recommended for ages 3 to 6.

Thursday, May 28 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Nature Walk and Craft: Beach

Come on out to Liberty State Park for a beach walk and scavenger hunt, and then make a beach craft to take home with you! We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Please dress to be outdoors and wear old shoes that can get wet or muddy. If it is a hot day, sunscreen water, and insect repellent are also recommended. All ages welcome.

Saturday, May 30 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Horseshoe Crab Walk

This is the time of year when horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay their eggs. Join our staff on a walk to discover these amazing creatures and learn about the important roles they play in the natural world. We will meet in Lot #1 located at 300 Morris Pesin Drive and then walk over to our beach area. Please be advised there is over a mile and a half of walking involved. Be sure to dress to be outdoors and wear old shoes that can get wet or muddy. If it is a hot day, sunscreen and water are also recommended. All ages welcome.

Sunday, May 31 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Full Moon Hike

See Liberty State Park in a whole new light! Come join Park staff on this guided hike as the full moon will illuminate the nocturnal wonders you can find throughout the park after the sun has set! Please dress to spend time outdoors, wear shoes comfortable for walking, and bring flashlights if you have them. Hike will be approximately 2 1/2 miles, so please be sure participants are comfortable walking the allotted distance. All ages welcome.

Register for all these programs at LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov

Liberty State Park Nature Center

275 Freedom Way

Jersey City, NJ 07305