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R1 RESERVED 9-12 760

August 10, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

R2 RESERVED 12-8 14

August 10, 2020, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

RESERVED 9-1 36 jpa

August 10, 2020, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mosquito Helicopter

August 10, 2020, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Burlington County Mosquito Control will be treating standing water within wooded areas with a helicopter. The pesticide used will be Duplex and/or Aquabac 400. The townships that are on the list to be treated are: Cinnaminson Delran Hainesport Mapleshade Moorestown Tabernacle Westampton Woodland

DRAGONFLIES & DAMSELFLIES OF BURLINGTON COUNTY

June 20, 2020, 10:00 AM - August 31, 2020, 7:30 PM

Discover the incredible hunters of the insect world: the dragonflies and damselflies. This online PowerPoint presentation will focus on recognizing adaptations, behaviors, life cycles, and ecological significance of these beneficial insects. The slide show includes photographic examples of amazing species found in our Burlington County Parks, and will be available online beginning Saturday, June 20. The presentation will be posted for the remainder of the summer.

The Secret World of Plants & Pollinators

June 22, 2020, 10:00 AM - August 31, 2020, 7:30 PM

In honor of National Pollinator Week, check out this online presentation focusing on the incredible ways in which plants communicate with animals. Discover amazing strategies of plants, the colors that pollinators see, and ways in which both plants and animals can help or deceive each other. Did you know that a bee's eye view is extremely different from what we see, and from what a bird sees? Participants will find that taking a much closer look at flowers can open up an entire hidden world that is more complex and fascinating than one ever imagined. Presented by Park Naturalist Jen Bulava. Available at the link provided here or on or Programs and Events Page.

OBSERVATIONAL SURVEY - Young Naturalist Program

June 29, 2020, 10:00 AM - August 14, 2020, 7:30 PM

Students in the Young Naturalist Program will observe something in the same location and park of their choice one day each week, starting the week of June 29. They will report their findings and photos back to the Park Naturalists each week with the differences they observe. For ages 13-17. Registration in YNP required.

Butterflies – Jr Ranger Program

August 5, 2020, 8:00 AM - August 11, 2020, 8:00 PM @ Historic Smithville Park & Smith's Woods

Take a close look among flowers and other plants for butterflies in all parts of their life cycle. For ages 5-8. Registration in Jr Ranger Program required. This program will be available beginning August 5.

Dragonflies – Jr Ranger Program

August 5, 2020, 8:00 AM - August 11, 2020, 8:00 PM

Take a walk around the parks with your family to discover different kinds of dragonflies and damselflies and the similarities and differences between them. For ages 9-12. Registration in Jr Ranger Program required. This program will be available beginning August 5.

Wildlife Watch

August 10, 2020 - August 31, 2020

While walking the trails at Smithville Park, naturalist Kate Forte will share what wildlife species she encounters through pictures. This slide show of photos will be arranged as a flipbook and will help aid park guests with identifying these species on their own when visiting. The link to the flipbook will be available through the end of the summer.

Young Naturalist: TYING IT ALL TOGETHER

August 10, 2020, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area

For the last trip of the Young Naturalist Program series, we will use some of the skills acquired throughout the summer to tie everything together for a complete outdoor experience. For ages 13-17. Registration in YNP required.