Kids & Family

November Programs For Kids, Families At Liberty State Park

There are guided nature walks though the park at sunset, shoreline clean-ups along New York Harbor and wreath-making classes:

JERSEY CITY, NJ — The following programs are offered at Liberty State Park by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Pre-registration is required for all programs and 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.

Fabulous Fungi Sunday, November 1 and 29 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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Come to Liberty State Park and discover the hidden world of the often-overlooked fungi as we learn all about these unusual organisms. Please dress to be outdoors. We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Recommended for ages 10 & up.

Fall Foliage Walk, Nov. 6 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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As the weather starts to cool and the leaves begin to change colors, it’s a perfect time to come explore the beauty of fall in Liberty State Park. Join our Park Naturalist on this guided walk and learn how to identify some of our trees by their fall colors. Please dress to be outdoors. We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. All ages welcome.

Everlasting Autumn Wreaths Workshop, November 8 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This workshop will use natural materials found in Liberty State Park to create ornamental wreaths. Once dried, these beautiful handmade wreaths can last forever. Materials will be provided. We will meet at the Nature Center. Program will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Recommended for ages 10 & up.

Trailblazers Volunteer Days: Sunday, November 15, Monday, November 16 and Sunday, November 22 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Looking for volunteer opportunities in Liberty State Park? LSP Trailblazers focus on removing invasive weeds and vines from the Richard J. Sullivan Natural Area and general trail maintenance to improve habitat. Please dress to work outdoors with long sleeves and sturdy shoes, and bring work gloves if you have them. We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Recommended for ages 10 & up.

Volunteer Shoreline Clean-up Saturday, November 21 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Come help lend a hand cleaning up the shores of the Richard J. Sullivan Natura Area by removing trash that has come in with the tides. We will meet at the Nature Center. Please dress to be outdoors, wear shoes that can get muddy, and bring work gloves if you have them. Recommended for ages 6 & up.

Sunset Nature Walk Tuesday, November 24 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Take a different look at Liberty State Park as we explore our habitats and trails to discover what kinds of animals are out and about while the sun is going down! We will meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way. Please dress to be outdoors and wear shoes comfortable for walking. Recommended for ages 5 & up.

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