Free Weight-Loss Surgery Seminars - Monmouth Medical Center (Day Time Schedule)
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At Monmouth Medical Center, instead of emphasizing short-term goals like reducing the size of your waist, our Bariatric Surgery New Patient Lecture Series focuses on long-term benefits like reducing your risk of Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and hypertension. Every aspect of the program, including bariatric surgery, will be clearly presented so you can make the right choice. Attend one of our life-changing seminars to learn more.

Our Program is free, but registration is requested. To register or learn more, call 732-923-6070.

Seminar: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Anne Vogel Family Care and Wellness Center at 200 Wyckoff Rd, Eatontown, NJ 07724.

Monmouth Medical Center 2023 - Day Time Seminar Schedule

January 9
February 20
March 27
April 10
May 8
June 5
July 10
August 7
September 11
October 9
November 6
December 11
Monthly Bariatric Support Group Meetings

Convenient in-person meetings are held the third Thursday from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Anne Vogel Family Care and Wellness Center, Suite 1200 at 200 Wyckoff Rd, Eatontown, NJ 07724.

If you are considering surgery or are in the process of preparing or have undergone surgery, you are welcome to attend our FREE monthly virtual support group meetings. Family, friends and support persons are also invited to attend. This is a great opportunity to meet others going through the same weight loss journey. Our meetings focus on achieving optimal wellness through weight loss surgery. Each month, we will discuss a different topic on nutrition, exercise and healthy living behaviors.

Meetings subject to cancellation during inclement weather. Always call first: 732-923-6070.

Event Dates
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Jun 5, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jul 10, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Aug 7, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sep 11, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oct 9, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Nov 6, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dec 11, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Location
Anne Vogel Family Care and Wellness Center

200 Wyckoff Road

Eatontown, NJ 07724

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Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
RWJBarnabas Health

Registration Type: Online Registration

Maximizing Memory: Live Zoom Program : MONCO
10:30 AM
Maximizing Memory: Live Zoom Program

Presented by Rachel Tansey

A discussion on recognizing the effects of normal aging on the brain and how to implement some ways to improve your brain function with “brain exercises."

About the Presenter: Rachel Tansey is a Senior Extension Associate for the Family & Community Health Sciences Department under Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Monmouth County. Ms. Tansey earned her bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University and a master’s degree in Holistic Health from Georgian Court University. Rachel works with local partners to educate residents on various topics centered around nutrition, wellness, and healthy well-being. Her primary concentration areas are in community health education, wellness & self-care, nutritious eating, and healthy lifestyles with an emphasis on wellness in the workplace.

In partnership with the Moorestown Library, this session will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the conversation.
Permission to present a program on behalf of the Virtual Library or in Library facilities is not an endorsement by the Library. This program is protected by copyright law; recording in any manner, without written agreement from the presenter, is strictly prohibited.

CONTACT: Programming 732 431 7220ext7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
LOCATION: ONLINE

Historic Portland Place Tours
Wednesday-Sunday, June 7-11, 2023

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during inclement weather. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE!

Movement for Better Balance at MMCSC (in-person)
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This class takes place at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood at the Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. Regardless of body type or fitness level, this class is designed to improve balance and posture. Movement waiver is required for all participants.

Event Dates
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Jun 8, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am
Jun 22, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am
Event Location
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus -- 199 Prospect Street

199 Prospect Street

Lakewood, NJ 08701

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Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

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Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Claire Verruni, Community Health RN

Healthy Banana “Nice Cream” (hybrid)
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Warmer weather calls for a cool treat. Join our registered dietitian to learn how to make Banana “Nice Cream.” Learn how to make this simple treat and a few delicious variations sure to please every ice-cream fan!

Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.

Event Dates
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Jun 9, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

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Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Jennifer Klein, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian

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Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm
Saturday, June 10, 2023

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

See what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE!

Story Time at Historic Walnford Sunday, June 11, 2023 11-11:45 a.m. 609-259-6275 Join us as we read a story in front of the picturesque Crosswicks Creek at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Bring a snack and a blanket or towel. Open to ages 2-7, with adult. FREE!

Brunch & Learn: Brain Health (hybrid)
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June is Brain Health Awareness Month! Join us for a conversation with Priya Angi, MD, Geriatrician, Monmouth Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, and Jennifer Klein, MS, RDN, as we explore what you need to know about brain health, memory, and brain-boosting nutrition!

Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.

Event Dates
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Jun 12, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

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Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Abby Thompson, Program Director
abigail.thompson@rwjbh.org

Colonel Tye and the Black Loyalist Movement in Monmouth County : MONCO
6:30 PM
He is perhaps the greatest military leader you have never heard of. Join historian Greg Caggiano for a look at the life and legacy of Colonel Tye, a man who escaped enslavement in Monmouth County and returned as the head of his own fighting force during the American Revolution...on the British side! Learn the heroism, drama, and human element of war in this exciting story and fight for freedom that took place right in our own backyard.

About the Presenter: Greg Caggiano is a published author, historian, lecturer, and consultant. He holds a degree in history from New Jersey City University and NJ State teaching certifications in history and elementary education. Since 2014, Greg has worked as an instructor for Brookdale Community College in their Lifelong Learning department and as a field guide for their Ocean Institute on Sandy Hook, which focuses on local marine life, maritime history, and the history of the U.S. Military’s presence at Fort Hancock. In his spare time, he has served on the Board of Directors of two museums: the Proprietary House in Perth Amboy, and most recently the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society, housed at the Strauss Mansion Museum. A firm believer in volunteering and giving back to the community, he has helped fundraise tens of thousands of dollars for historic preservation over the years.

This session will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the conversation. Registration closes on June 12 at noon; Zoom access link will be emailed later that day.

Permission to present a program on behalf of the Virtual Library or in Library facilities is not an endorsement by the Library. This program is protected by copyright law; recording in any manner, without written agreement from the presenter, is strictly prohibited.

CONTACT: Programming 732 431 7220ext7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
LOCATION: ONLINE

Historic Portland Place Tours
Wednesday-Sunday, June 14-18, 2023

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during inclement weather. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE!

Community Garden Volunteering (in-person)
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Eatontown Community Garden on Grant Ave, Eatontown

Join us at the Eatontown Community Garden as we tend to the LiveWell Center’s garden bed at the shared site. The Garden is located on Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park. Meet our staff members in the parking lot and head into the garden together to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini. Once harvested in the summer, produce will be donated to the Eatontown food pantry. Call Abby Thompson, Program Director, at 862.781.3542 with any questions!

Event Dates
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May 25, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am
Jun 1, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am
Jun 8, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am
Jun 15, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am
Event Location
Eatontown Community Garden

Grant Ave

Eatontown, NJ 07724

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Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration encouraged.
Event Coordinator
Abby Thompson, Program Director

Concert in the Park: Tribute to Benny and Basie
Friday, June 16, 2023

7-8:30 p.m.

Hear vocalist Altha Morton and the members of Sentimental Journey play tribute to the “royalty” of swing music and jazz - Benny Goodman & Count Basie - during this concert at Thompson Park, Lincroft. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, food and soft drinks. The concert is outdoors at the Theatre Barn; however, if the weather is inclement, the concert will be moved indoors. FREE!

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Chef Rob's Virtual Quick Bites: Shrimp Sliders with Remoulade Sauce : MONCO
3:00 PM
Join Chef Rob for a virtual Quick Bite! Learn tips and tricks from a seasoned professional! These renditions are short and savory, or sweet!
There are virtual cooking and baking sessions available to view on the Library's website.

This week's menu item is... Shrimp Sliders with Remoulade Sauce!

No registration required! Access the recipes here, and the video here!

About Chef Rob: With over 30 years’ experience as a restaurant owner and personal chef, Chef Robert Scott brings his passion for fine and fun fare to the Monmouth County Virtual Library from his hometown in Hampton Bays, Long Island. Join Chef Rob as he teaches you how to prepare seasonal appetizers, main dishes, beverages, and desserts to spice up your mealtime, anytime.

CONTACT: Programming Department 732-431-7220 x 7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
LOCATION: ONLINE

Blue Grass and Old-Time Music at Thompson Park
Sunday, June 18, 2023

12-5 p.m.

The Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association will meet outside Thompson Park Headquarters Building, Lincroft, for jam sessions under the trees. Bring your own bass, banjo, fiddle, mandolin or guitar to join in, or just stop by and enjoy an afternoon music. FREE!

Baby Basics (hybrid)
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Join Lisa Tremayne, RN, PMH-C, CBS, Director of the Center for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD), at the LiveWell Center for a class exploring the basics of taking care of baby! Geared towards pregnant and new moms, Lisa will discuss all how-to's from feeding, burping, holding, dressing, bathing, and more!

Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.

Event Dates
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Jun 19, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

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Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.

Event Coordinator
Abby Thompson, Program Director
abigail.thompson@rwjbh.org

Summer Encore Virtual Author Talk Series: Geraldine Brooks : MONCO
10:30 AM
June is New Jersey's Month of the Horse! Celebrate with an exciting virtual encore chat with award winning novelist, Geraldine Brooks in conversation about her most recent New York Times Bestselling novel Horse.

Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his name on paintings of the racehorse takes up arms for the Union. On a perilous night, he reunites with the stallion and his groom, very far from the glamor of any racetrack.

New York City, 1954. Martha Jackson, a gallery owner celebrated for taking risks on edgy contemporary painters, becomes obsessed with a nineteenth-century equestrian oil painting of mysterious provenance.

Washington, DC, 2019. Jess, a Smithsonian scientist from Australia, and Theo, a Nigerian-American art historian, find themselves unexpectedly connected through their shared interest in the horse--one studying the stallion's bones for clues to his power and endurance, the other uncovering the lost history of the unsung Black horsemen who were critical to his racing success. Based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington, Horse is a novel of art and science, love and obsession, and our unfinished reckoning with racism.

Click here to view the recorded author talk.

About the author: Australian-born Geraldine Brooks is an author and journalist who grew up in the Western suburbs of Sydney, and attended Bethlehem College Ashfield and the University of Sydney. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in fiction in 2006 for her novel March. Her first novel, Year of Wonders, is an international bestseller, and People of the Book is a New York Times bestseller translated into 20 languages. She is also the author of the nonfiction works Nine Parts of Desire and Foreign Correspondence.

Check out her books in our collection here.

Internet access is required to attend. Permission to present a program on behalf of the Virtual Library or in Library facilities is not an endorsement by the Library. This program is protected by copyright law; recording in any manner, without written agreement from the presenter, is strictly prohibited.

CONTACT: Programming Dept. 732-431-7220 x 7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
LOCATION: ONLINE

Talking with Your Doctor (hybrid)
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18 seconds is the average time a doctor waits before interrupting a patient. Let’s discuss strategies for selecting a physician to partner with on your journey to good health and explore what factors should go into the decision-making process when choosing specialists, how to prepare for appointments, breaking down information received at an appointment and discussing sensitive subjects. Join us in-person at the LiveWell Center or virtually.

Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org for the Zoom link if you wish to attend virtually.

Event Dates
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Jun 21, 2023 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

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Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration is required.
Event Coordinator
Abby Thompson, Program Director
abigail.thompson@rwjbh.org

Learn to Play Bridge: In Person Program at Eastern Branch : MONCO
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Learn to Play Bridge: In Person Program

Facilitated by Pat Guadagno

Get in on the fun! Seating is limited to 40 players. First come, first seated. Beginners welcome.

CONTACT: Eastern Reference Staff 732-683-8980 eastern@monmouthcountylib.org
LOCATION: Eastern Branch
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Who Tells Your Story? Virtual History Book Discussion : MONCO
10:30 AM
Please register with a valid email address and you will receive an email reminder with a link to the Zoom meeting.

The Private Lives of the Impressionists by Susan Roe

The Private Lives of the Impressionists follows an extraordinary group of artists into their Paris studios, down the rural lanes of Montmartre, and into rowdy riverside bars. It casts a revealing light on this unparalleled society of genius colleagues who lived and worked together for 20 years.

Moderated by Jeanmarie Kantor, Library HQ

This program is protected by copyright law; recording in any manner, without written agreement from the presenter, is strictly prohibited. Permission to present a program in library facilities or library website is not endorsement by the library.

CONTACT: HQ Reference Staff 732 431 7220 ext7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
LOCATION: ONLINE
There are 12 spaces available.

Theraband Exercises (in-person)
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Join us at the LiveWell Center for Theraband Exercises with the Monmouth University Graduate Therapy Doctoral Students. You’ll use resistance bands to work on strength building and stability! Everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace and ability; all levels of fitness and flexibility are welcome. All equipment provided. Movement waiver is required for all participants.

Event Dates
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Jun 23, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

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Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Abby Thompson, Program Director
abigail.thompson@rwjbh.org

Storytelling in the Thompson Park Theater Barn
Saturday, June 24, 2023

7-9 p.m.
732-842-4000

Join us as we gather around for a night of storytelling in the Thompson Park Theatre Barn, Lincroft. Our host, James Dalton, invites a cast of different characters from the region, all with different voices and different perspectives, all of them sharing their stories. Light refreshments will be served. FREE!
Pre-WWII Auto Display at Historic Walnford
Saturday, June 24, 2023

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Antique automobiles dating 1941 and earlier are on display at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Weather permitting. FREE!

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United For Impact Food Truck Festival Sunday, June 25th, 2023 12-6pm Located on West Main Street between Court and Throckmorton

YOGA: Virtual Classes for Beginners and Beyond : MONCO
YOGA: virtual sessions available 24/7 Before attempting any exercise programs, consult your health care provider.

Continue on your own path with refreshing new yoga sessions, available for beginners or more advanced participants, thoughtfully presented by Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound Yoga.

Yoga offers your body and mind many paths to de-stress, to improve flexibility, to unwind. Deep breathing and slow stretching movements warm the muscles, while a standing pose may build balance and strength.

You are invited to choose your own path with movements from the advanced offerings, as well as some of the most Library-popular beginner videos, also offered by Yogi Steven.

These are the session titles for beginners: Yoga Breathing; Yoga Stretching; Yoga Movement; Yoga Stretching with Support.

These are the session titles for advanced participants: Yoga on the Mat; Beyond Beginner.

Permission to present a program on behalf of the Virtual Library or in Library facilities is not an endorsement by the Library. This program is protected by copyright law; recording in any manner, without written agreement from the presenter, is strictly prohibited.

CONTACT: Programming 732 431 7220 x7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
LOCATION: ONLINE

The LiveWell Center's Green Market

It’s the season to buy local fresh fruits and vegetables! Stop by the Anne Vogel Family Care and Wellness Center at 200 Wyckoff Rd, Eatontown, 07724 for our Green Market. Purchase local, fresh, and affordable fruits and veggies. Our registered dietitian will provide meal ideas using this week’s produce. Market is credit card only and a free reusable grocery bag is given at purchase. Come see us rain or shine!

Event Dates
Jun 6, 2023 11:30am - 2:00pm

Jun 13, 2023 11:30am - 2:00pm

Jun 20, 2023 11:30am - 2:00pm

Jun 27, 2023 11:30am - 2:00pm

Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

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Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: No Registration Required

Event Coordinator
Abby Thompson, Program Director
abigail.thompson@rwjbh.org

Family & Friends Adult, Child, & Infant CPR
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown

The AHA’s Family & Friends® CPR Course a video-based, classroom course intended for anyone who wants to learn CPR and prefers to learn in an Instructor-led or facilitated group environment. This course is for people who do not need a course completion card for a job or other requirements. Family & Friends CPR is ideal for community groups, parents, grandparents, caregivers, schools and students, and others interested in learning how to save a life. * This is not a certification course.* A book for reference with a completion card will be given at class. Individuals 10 and up are welcome to attend; 16 in-person spaces available at the LiveWell Center.

Event Dates
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Jun 28, 2023 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

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Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Abby Thompson, Program Director
abigail.thompson@rwjbh.org

Life in a Freshwater Pond
Thursday, June 29, 2023

11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-264-7277, ext. 1

Join Park System Naturalists to explore a freshwater pond at Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen. Meet outside the Visitor Center. We’ll look for basking turtles, hopping frogs, hunting herons, splashing fish and anything else that catches our eye. We will also discover the unique life that lies underneath the water in a freshwater pond. Wear closed-toe shoes. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. FREE!

Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park
Friday, June 30, 2023

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth for this hands-on nature program. Discover a variety of fish, crabs, and other sea creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the parking lot. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. This program is designed for individuals and families. Weather permitting. FREE!