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Students will learn the differences between minerals and rocks, the most common types found here, how they are formed, and where all the rocks at Amico Island came from in an online video. Then take a walk around Amico Island with your family and examine the different minerals and rocks found there. For ages 9-12. Registration in Jr Ranger Program required. This program will be available beginning July 22.

We are happy to announce the opening of the Burlington County Farmers Market on May 23. While we know that our customers have enjoyed spending time at the Market to socialize with friends and vendors, listen to the live music, or sit in on a cooking demonstration, we have had to make changes due to the COVID-19 crisis. At this time, our focus must be on the core mission of the Market - to give local farmers the opportunity to market their produce directly to the consumer and give the public access to fresh, locally grown produce and value-added products. For the foreseeable future, there will be no musical entertainment or cooking demonstrations. Only agricultural vendors and prepared food vendors will be able to participate at the market. For guidelines and specifics, visit: http://www.burlcoagcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BURLINGTON-COUNTY-FARMERS-MARKET-.pdf

We are happy to announce the opening of the Burlington County Farmers Market on May 23. While we know that our customers have enjoyed spending time at the Market to socialize with friends and vendors, listen to the live music, or sit in on a cooking demonstration, we have had to make changes due to the COVID-19 crisis. At this time, our focus must be on the core mission of the Market - to give local farmers the opportunity to market their produce directly to the consumer and give the public access to fresh, locally grown produce and value-added products. For the foreseeable future, there will be no musical entertainment or cooking demonstrations. Only agricultural vendors and prepared food vendors will be able to participate at the market. For guidelines and specifics, visit: http://www.burlcoagcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BURLINGTON-COUNTY-FARMERS-MARKET-.pdf

We are happy to announce the opening of the Burlington County Farmers Market on May 23. While we know that our customers have enjoyed spending time at the Market to socialize with friends and vendors, listen to the live music, or sit in on a cooking demonstration, we have had to make changes due to the COVID-19 crisis. At this time, our focus must be on the core mission of the Market - to give local farmers the opportunity to market their produce directly to the consumer and give the public access to fresh, locally grown produce and value-added products. For the foreseeable future, there will be no musical entertainment or cooking demonstrations. Only agricultural vendors and prepared food vendors will be able to participate at the market. For guidelines and specifics, visit: http://www.burlcoagcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BURLINGTON-COUNTY-FARMERS-MARKET-.pdf

Students will visit many different habitats (forest, field, wetland, open water) and observe the different species found in each. Share what you found through pictures, lists, and drawings. For ages 9-12. Registration in Jr Ranger Program required. This program will be available from July 15-July 21.

Junior Rangers will be given a specific list of things to find around Long Bridge Park. They will need to find as many of the natural objects as possible on their scavenger hunt. Take pictures and report back to the Park Naturalists with what you found. For ages 5-8. Registration in Jr Ranger Program required. This program will be available from July 15-July 21.

Learn how to identify the differences and similarities between dragonfly and damselfly species while conducting an official an official survey. For ages 13-17. Registration in YNP required.

A fun event for the whole family! Work together as a family to complete a quest using a special map (provided in an email link to registrants). A great way to learn orienteering with a map. For ages 5-8. Registration in Jr Ranger Program required. This program will be available beginning July 22.

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.

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.

Observe and explore the diversity of the animal kingdom in our park system, scavenger hunt style! Naturalist Kate Forte will post a list of species (with pictures) commonly found at Boundary Creek. Download the list, head out to Boundary Creek, and see if you can find all the species! Do not forget to bring your binoculars and camera along! Share your sightings on our Facebook page, or email them to kforte@co.burlington.nj.us. This program will be available online beginning June 26-July 31.

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.

Teens will learn to how to appreciate, respect, and protect natural resources by first listening to our online video. Then they will use the page in their packet to observe and report examples that both demonstrate and violate Leave No Trace principles in the Park of their choice. For ages 13-17. Registration in YNP required. This program will be available beginning July 6.

STORY TIME via Facebook Live 3 PM Tuesdays & Fridays We will be continuing our story time with the Burlington County Museum Curator. She will be reading a story for children based on history or natural sciences. These will continue each Tuesday and Friday at 3 PM. Follow the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences on Facebook to join us. Date are as follows: July 7, July 10, July 13, July 14, July 17, July 21, July 24, July 28, and July 31. Visit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BCLHNS/

Learn about beneficial insects in a short age-appropriate video. Then use the specific worksheet in your Junior Ranger Packet to see how many kinds of beneficial insects you can find in the Park of your choice. Share what you found through pictures, lists, and drawings. For ages 9-12. Registration in Jr Ranger Program required. This program will be available July 8-14.

Most things in nature are brown and green. Since their home is brown and green, lots of animals try to blend in so they don’t get eaten. But sometimes we see other colors in nature. Look at the colors listed on the specific page in your Jr Ranger Packet and see how many you can find in the parks, take photos, and then share what you found with the naturalists. Students will learn how both camouflage and bright colors are used for survival strategies. Those who register for this week will receive a quick video link to explain why bright colors are found in nature. For ages 5-8. Registration in Jr Ranger Program required. This program will be available July 8-14.

There are a lot of words and phrases that we use everyday that are peculiar. Why do we use them and where did they come from? Why do people cry crocodile tears? How does one live high on the hog? What is a fireplug and why is it called that? Come learn the meaning behind these common phrases and terms. It will knock your socks off! Registration required. You will receive a Zoom link upon registering. https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/burlington-county-nj-/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTExMzcyNjk=

STORY TIME via Facebook Live 3 PM Tuesdays & Fridays We will be continuing our story time with the Burlington County Museum Curator. She will be reading a story for children based on history or natural sciences. These will continue each Tuesday and Friday at 3 PM. Follow the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences on Facebook to join us. Date are as follows: July 7, July 10, July 13, July 14, July 17, July 21, July 24, July 28, and July 31. Visit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BCLHNS/

STORY TIME via Facebook Live 3 PM Tuesdays & Fridays We will be continuing our story time with the Burlington County Museum Curator. She will be reading a story for children based on history or natural sciences. These will continue each Tuesday and Friday at 3 PM. Follow the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences on Facebook to join us. Date are as follows: July 7, July 10, July 13, July 14, July 17, July 21, July 24, July 28, and July 31. Visit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BCLHNS/

Are you missing Farm Fair this year? Let us bring a little bit of the fair to you. This week we will feature programming relating directly to the history of the fair and the agriculture of Burlington County. JULY 15 – 7 PM - BURLINGTON COUNTY ROOTED IN AGRICULTURE: PART 1 This documentary follows several families who fought to preserve their farms, as well as their way of life during the 20th century. In this first episode you will meet these families and learn a little family history. Registration required. You will receive a Zoom link upon registering. Register here.

Are you missing Farm Fair this year? Let us bring a little bit of the fair to you. This week we will feature programming relating directly to the history of the fair and the agriculture of Burlington County. The Burlington County Farm Fair is a long-standing tradition in our area, but do you really know why it is held? The fair has a storied history beginning in 1847 in Mount Holly. It has gone through many changes over the years, including location, entertainment, and time of year. It has survived war, drought, and recessions. This Zoom presentation will share the history of the fair over the years. Registration required. You will receive a Zoom link upon registering. https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/burlington-county-nj-/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTExMzcyNzc=

Are you missing Farm Fair this year? Let us bring a little bit of the fair to you. This week we will feature programming relating directly to the history of the fair and the agriculture of Burlington County. JULY 16 – 7 PM – BURLINGTON COUNTY ROOTED IN AGRICULTURE: PART 2 In this episode you will learn about the evolution of agriculture in Burlington County. From Chesterfield to Speedwell, you had to be on your toes as a farmer to keep up with the changes. See which families moved on and which were able to hang on. Registration required. You will receive a Zoom link upon registering.

STORY TIME via Facebook Live 3 PM Tuesdays & Fridays We will be continuing our story time with the Burlington County Museum Curator. She will be reading a story for children based on history or natural sciences. These will continue each Tuesday and Friday at 3 PM. Follow the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences on Facebook to join us. Date are as follows: July 7, July 10, July 13, July 14, July 17, July 21, July 24, July 28, and July 31. Visit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BCLHNS/

Are you missing Farm Fair this year? Let us bring a little bit of the fair to you. This week we will feature programming relating directly to the history of the fair and the agriculture of Burlington County. JULY 17 – 7 PM – BURLINGTON COUNTY ROOTED IN AGRICULTURE: PART 3 In this final episode, Farmland Preservation gives farmers another tool to help resist development. Turns out the best farmland is also the best land for development. Will the next generation of farmers be ready to answer the call? Find out tonight. Registration required. You will receive a Zoom link upon registering. https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/burlington-county-nj-/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTExMzcyNzY=

Join us as we dive into a history document, photo, or artifact to discover our history, local and world-wide. Material will be provided at the time of the program. Open discussion is encouraged but not required. You may come to simply experience various viewpoints on the subject. You never know where the conversation may lead. Registration required. You will receive a Zoom link upon registering.

STORY TIME via Facebook Live 3 PM Tuesdays & Fridays We will be continuing our story time with the Burlington County Museum Curator. She will be reading a story for children based on history or natural sciences. These will continue each Tuesday and Friday at 3 PM. Follow the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences on Facebook to join us. Date are as follows: July 7, July 10, July 13, July 14, July 17, July 21, July 24, July 28, and July 31. Visit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BCLHNS/

Who does not enjoy a bowl of soup every once in a while? Most people around the world are familiar with Campbell’s Soup. The company, however, is more than just soup. Join us as we tell the story of the Campbell’s Soup Company’s humble beginnings to how they became a multi-million dollar company with the help of Burlington County farmers and residents. Registration required. You will receive a Zoom link upon registering. https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/burlington-county-nj-/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTExMzcyNzk=

STORY TIME via Facebook Live 3 PM Tuesdays & Fridays We will be continuing our story time with the Burlington County Museum Curator. She will be reading a story for children based on history or natural sciences. These will continue each Tuesday and Friday at 3 PM. Follow the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences on Facebook to join us. Date are as follows: July 7, July 10, July 13, July 14, July 17, July 21, July 24, July 28, and July 31. Visit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BCLHNS/

STORY TIME via Facebook Live 3 PM Tuesdays & Fridays We will be continuing our story time with the Burlington County Museum Curator. She will be reading a story for children based on history or natural sciences. These will continue each Tuesday and Friday at 3 PM. Follow the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences on Facebook to join us. Date are as follows: July 7, July 10, July 13, July 14, July 17, July 21, July 24, July 28, and July 31. Visit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BCLHNS/

One of the most prized artifacts in our collection is The Theater of Plants published in 1640. The book contains thousands of etchings of then-known species along with detailed information on each. Not only is the book a prime example of early botanical studies, but it has a storied history as well. Discover this rare first-edition in a Zoom presentation when we will tell the history of such a publication, its journey to our collection, and share some of the pages with you. Registration required. You will receive a Zoom link upon registering. https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/burlington-county-nj-/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTExMzcyODQ=

STORY TIME via Facebook Live 3 PM Tuesdays & Fridays We will be continuing our story time with the Burlington County Museum Curator. She will be reading a story for children based on history or natural sciences. These will continue each Tuesday and Friday at 3 PM. Follow the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences on Facebook to join us. Date are as follows: July 7, July 10, July 13, July 14, July 17, July 21, July 24, July 28, and July 31. Visit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BCLHNS/

Explore the red trail at Smith’s Woods while using dichotomous keys to correctly identify the flagged species of plants. For ages 13-17. Registration in YNP required.

Take advantage of this special opportunity to explore the parks at night! We will look and listen for nocturnal observations of animals and check out any constellations if it is a clear night. Summer star chart will be provided to registrants via email. For ages 13-17. Registration in YNP required.

Students will walk past some of the largest and most impressive trees in the park system. Along the way, they will write, draw, and let their creativity flow as they inspired by these awesome trees. Jr rangers can then share their art on our Facebook page. For ages 9-12. Registration in Jr Ranger Program required. This program will be available beginning July 29.

Students will learn how trees provide a home for many plants and animals by taking a very close look at the things that live on and in trees. Using the specific pages in their packet as a guide, they can draw or photograph any animal or other plant that is using a tree as a home. For ages 5-8. Registration in Jr Ranger Program required. This program will be available beginning July 29.

Jonny Buss, a craftsman, artist and employee of Burlington County Parks, creates abstract compositions through the use of visual digital data corruption, photocopy wheat paste and acrylic stenciling techniques. The aesthetic of his artwork is a commentary about the relationship between data, technology and contemporary society. Abstract Sound installations will accompany the visual art through the duration of the exhibit.