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Species Spotlight: Wood Duck

Learn about various species that call Burlington County Parks home! Every other Wednesday, Naturalist Kate will post a new video on our Nature Programs Page and on YouTube that highlights a local species to better understand their behaviors, natural history and/or significance in the environment.

Storytime: Christmas from Heaven

Join our Museum Curator of History on select Friday afternoons for Storytime live on Facebook followed by a short activity you can do at home.

Winter bird count

Burlington County's version of the Christmas Bird Count, a scientific survey of the bird species that over-winter in the County Parks. Participants will identify species by sight and sound at specified locations within each County Park (not for beginner birders). If you would like to contribute your bird identification skills to help the Parks System with the census, please register online. Group size is limited, and registration is required. Exact start times will vary and are available at the time of registration. Prepare for at least 2 hours of cold and windy weather at each location

December Rabies Clinic

Our next free rabies clinic will be held on December 17th from 3:00pm - 3:50pm. We are asking that you sign up via the link at the bottom of this post. Please do not arrive earlier than 10 minutes prior to your time slot. When you arrive form a line to the left of the main entrance following the sidewalk around the building. Please be prepared for the day's weather. If your pet has had a previous rabies vaccine please bring proof so it can receive a booster valid for 3 years without it we will only mark the vaccine valid for one year.

Winter Art Exhibit

Winter Art Exhibit that will complement the Friends of the Mansion at Smithville’s holiday decorations within the Annex Gallery. Submissions convey a winter or holiday theme, and include collages, paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, and digital media.

Holiday Family Tours of Historic Smithville

Celebrate the holidays with your family at Historic Smithville. Stroll through the illuminated village, view holiday scenes, and enjoy a story, hot chocolate, and cookies with Mrs. Claus. Along the way, you will meet guides in period costumes to share the story of HB and Agnes Smith and the village they created. Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, where each child will receive a craft to take home. And don't forget to bring your letters for Santa!

Winter Wander Photography Walk & Talk

Prerequisites: A camera (digital recommended) and a basic understanding of photography. Formerly Olympia Lakes, this 105-acre park is now re-opened to the public. With an interesting lakeside loop trail and views of curious islands scattered across the lake, Willingboro Lakes is the perfect place to experience the cool crisp winter air. Learn some simple techniques to capture more intriguing images. No matter the location or subject, there is always a way to look at it from another perspective. We will meet near the parking lot. Please dress appropriately for the weather and conditions, as we will be hiking through the park.