March 2023 Free Nature Programs

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Below are the following events for the month of March:

Pi Day Celebration: Celebrate Pi, 3.14, early with a walk in the woods. We will measure a few trees along the way and estimate their age using Pi.

Age 12 and up. Dress for the weather. Maximum number people 15.

This program meets on March 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis.

Pi Day: So, you think Pi is a useless number? Come for a walk in the woods to measure a few trees and learn how to estimate their age. Age 12 and up. Dress for the weather. Maximum number people 15.

This program meets on March 14 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis.

Spring Equinox Forest Bathing

Morning: Welcome-in the new season with Forest Bathing. Immerse your senses with the touch, smell and sounds of Spring. Breathe deep, unplug, relax and recharge with a meditative, quiet walk with the trees. Wear soft shoes and dress for the weather. Age 15 and up. Dress for the weather.

This program meets on March 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis. Accepting 20people per hike. Registration is free and open to all persons 15 years plus.

Spring Equinox Forest Bathing Sundown: Welcome-in the new season with Forest Bathing. Immerse your senses with the touch, smell and sounds of Spring. Breathe deep, unplug, relax and recharge with a meditative, quiet walk with the trees. Wear soft shoes and dress for the weather. Age 15 and up. Dress for the weather.

This program meets on March 20 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis. Accepting 20people per hike. Registration is free and open to all persons 15 years plus.

Monmouth County Park System Plans Summer Job Fair

TINTON FALLS – Spend the summer working in the parks! The Monmouth County Park System is looking to hire lifeguards, camp counselors, park and golf course maintenance workers, and more for June, July and August.

Opportunities in the Park System’s therapeutic recreation department include camp counselors for individuals with special needs and inclusion coaches.

Learn about these summer job opportunities by heading over to the Park System’s Summer Job Fair, held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 11 at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls. Prospective employees should be at least 16 years of age. A full listing of summer job openings can be found online at MonmouthCountyParks.com. For more information about the Summer Job Fair, call 732-8424000, ext. 4219.