Calendar

A series of nature walks led by Naturalist Jen Bulava on select Tuesdays and Fridays. This program will repeat on Friday March 26. We will observe migratory water birds that are passing through on their way back north to their breeding grounds, as well as the great blue heron nesting activity in the rookery. Maximum attendance limits are enforced, and masks are required. Register online.

A series of nature walks led by Naturalist Jen Bulava on select Tuesdays and Fridays. This is a repeat of Tuesday March 23. We will observe migratory water birds that are passing through on their way back north to their breeding grounds, as well as the great blue heron nesting activity in the rookery. Maximum attendance limits are enforced, and masks are required. Register online.

In honor of Read Across America week, learn about Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel who is known for his children’s stories but there is more to him than rhymes and illustrations. This presentation will talk about the life of Geisel and how some of his most beloved stories and characters came to be. The presentation will take place on Zoom. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

Join our Museum Curator of History on select Friday afternoons for Story Time live on Facebook. Each story will be followed by a short activity you can do yourself at home. In honor of Women’s History Month, we will be reading “Who Says Women Can’t be Doctors? The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell” by Tanya Lee Stone on March 5. The book tells the story of how Blackwell overcame the odds to become the first female physician and opened the door for generations to come. On March 19 we will be reading “The Curious Garden” by Peter Brown. The book tells the story of a young boy who discovers a garden growing in an unusual place.

Join us live via Zoom for trivia. Each week three rounds will be played featuring Burlington County history, world events, general history, pop culture, and many others. Throughout the month, each Trivia Night will feature a round highlighting women’s history. It is sure to be a fun time! You will receive a Zoom link prior to the event.

Margaret Hill Morris is one of the hidden stories of the American Revolution. Throughout the war, she kept a diary, now viewed as one of the most detailed accounts from New Jersey. Also, as a doctor, she treated soldiers and worked in Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1793. Morris’s story is one that should be remembered as a story of heroinism and survival. The presentation will take place on Zoom. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

Join our Museum Curator of History on select Friday afternoons for Story Time live on Facebook. Each story will be followed by a short activity you can do yourself at home. In honor of Women’s History Month, we will be reading “Who Says Women Can’t be Doctors? The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell” by Tanya Lee Stone on March 5. The book tells the story of how Blackwell overcame the odds to become the first female physician and opened the door for generations to come. On March 19 we will be reading “The Curious Garden” by Peter Brown. The book tells the story of a young boy who discovers a garden growing in an unusual place.

Join us live via Zoom for trivia. Each week three rounds of trivia will be played featuring questions about Burlington County history, world events, general history, pop culture, and many others. Throughout the month each Trivia Night will feature a round highlighting women’s history. It is sure to be a fun time! You will receive a Zoom link prior to the event.

Join Danielle Brenner in making a delicious caramel apple coffee jam. This delectable, modern jam may taste like caramel and coffee, but it’s a quick-make apple jam that is perfect for morning toast or as a tasty ice cream topping. Try this Jam spread on hot cinnamon rolls or folded into scone batter before baking. Visit the Burlington County Agricultural Center Facebook page to tune in.

Join Cara Griffin in making everyone’s favorite snack cake from scratch—and it’s vegan! Cara will show us everything from the chocolate cake to the filling and chocolate icing. Simply visit the Burlington County Agricultural Center Facebook page to tune in.

A spoonful of this delicately flavored, luscious sauce turns ordinary desserts into memorable treats. It's particularly good warmed and served with ice cream. Danielle Brenner will teach how to make this tasty sauce along with water-bath canning basics. Visit the Burlington County Agricultural Center’s Facebook page to tune in.

Join Cara Griffin in making homemade pot stickers! Perfect for any occasion, these juicy pot stickers can be filled with a variety of different fillings – traditionally pork and cabbage. Cara will take us through the steps to make everything from the dough, the filling and the dipping sauces. Simply join the Burlington County Agricultural Center Facebook page to tune in.

Country Line Dancing is BACK! Ever wanted to learn Country Line Dances?  Now is your chance!  Put on your boots and head out to the Burlington County Fairgrounds for the return of the Country Line Dancing Series.  The free series will be offered each Friday in March at 1 PM. Each session will take place in the beautiful pavilion at the Fairgrounds and opened to all ages!  The dancing begins at 1 PM and will be done by 4PM. Registration is required, space is limited. Drop-ins will be not permitted. Each week, registration will open every Monday for the Friday event.  Series will move into the evenings when weather warms up!

Country Line Dancing is BACK! Ever wanted to learn Country Line Dances?  Now is your chance!  Put on your boots and head out to the Burlington County Fairgrounds for the return of the Country Line Dancing Series.  The free series will be offered each Friday in March at 1 PM. Each session will take place in the beautiful pavilion at the Fairgrounds and opened to all ages!  The dancing begins at 1 PM and will be done by 4PM. Registration is required, space is limited. Drop-ins will be not permitted. Each week, registration will open every Monday for the Friday event.  Series will move into the evenings when weather warms up!

Country Line Dancing is BACK! Ever wanted to learn Country Line Dances?  Now is your chance!  Put on your boots and head out to the Burlington County Fairgrounds for the return of the Country Line Dancing Series.  The free series will be offered each Friday in March at 1 PM. Each session will take place in the beautiful pavilion at the Fairgrounds and opened to all ages!  The dancing begins at 1 PM and will be done by 4PM. Registration is required, space is limited. Drop-ins will be not permitted. Each week, registration will open every Monday for the Friday event.  Series will move into the evenings when weather warms up!

Country Line Dancing is BACK! Ever wanted to learn Country Line Dances?  Now is your chance!  Put on your boots and head out to the Burlington County Fairgrounds for the return of the Country Line Dancing Series.  The free series will be offered each Friday in March at 1 PM. Each session will take place in the beautiful pavilion at the Fairgrounds and opened to all ages!  The dancing begins at 1 PM and will be done by 4PM. Registration is required, space is limited. Drop-ins will be not permitted. Each week, registration will open every Monday for the Friday event.  Series will move into the evenings when weather warms up!

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 that highlights a local species to better understand their behaviors, natural history and/or significance in the environment.

In this brand new series of virtual programs, Naturalist Jen Bulava will post a different video every other Wednesday on our Nature Programs Page that focuses on all different interesting aspects of birds and behaviors that can be observed in the winter in Burlington County. Visit the Nature Programs webpage for details.

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 that highlights a local species to better understand their behaviors, natural history and/or significance in the environment. This month will focus on skunks, vultures, and spring peepers.

Explore our parks while enjoying the sunset! Join Naturalist Kate Forte on a hike to learn about the crepuscular animals that utilize this time of the evening to hunt and gather food. See for yourself which animals are active and why. This month we will be on the prowl for some owls! Strict limited number of people enforced, and masks required.

This series of virtual programs focuses on all different interesting aspects of birds and behaviors that can be observed in the winter in Burlington County. Naturalist Jen Bulava will post the final video in the 5-part series on our Nature Programs Page on March 10.

Every second Thursday of the month, join us live via Zoom for trivia based on nature in the Burlington County Park System. The questions for this trivia session are based on the recent virtual programs from the Species Spotlight series and the Birds in Winter Series. Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the event. Register online.

Observe and explore the diversity of the animal kingdom in our park system! Find out where certain animals take shelter and what tools they use to do so. Grab your binoculars and cameras to see what we may find! Maximum attendance limits are enforced, and masks are required.

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 that highlights a local species to better understand their behaviors, natural history and/or significance in the environment. This month will focus on skunks, vultures, and spring peepers.

This photographic slide show by Naturalist Jen Bulava illustrates the signs of spring. Check out the plants that are blooming and the animals that are active in early spring, and other interesting things to look for when exploring the Burlington County Parks at the end of March and early April. The video link will be posted on our Nature Programs Page by March 20, the first day of spring.

Happy National Take a Walk Day! Did you know that getting out in nature for as little as half an hour a week can help improve your overall mood as well as reduce blood pressure? Come hike along with Naturalist Kate Forte while learning about the varying habitats within the parks. Maximum attendance limits are enforced, and masks are required.

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 that highlights a local species to better understand their behaviors, natural history and/or significance in the environment. This month will focus on skunks, vultures, and spring peepers.

Let’s get motivated in 2021! This new series is a great opportunity to exercise, explore nature, and get to know the parks that are right in your own backyard. Walking has so many health benefits. This healthy, one-hour lunchtime walk will take place at Smithville Park each week in February. Online registration is required. Attendance is limited to 10 people. Masks and social distancing are required and no dogs allowed. Rain will cancel walk. Meet outside the Visitor Center.

Let’s get motivated in 2021! This new series is a great opportunity to exercise, explore nature, and get to know the parks that are right in your own backyard. Walking has so many health benefits. This healthy, one-hour lunchtime walk will take place at Smithville Park each week in February. Online registration is required. Attendance is limited to 10 people. Masks and social distancing are required and no dogs allowed. Rain will cancel walk. Meet outside the Visitor Center.

Let’s get motivated in 2021! This new series is a great opportunity to exercise, explore nature, and get to know the parks that are right in your own backyard. Walking has so many health benefits. This healthy, one-hour lunchtime walk will take place at Smithville Park each week in February. Online registration is required. Attendance is limited to 10 people. Masks and social distancing are required and no dogs allowed. Rain will cancel walk. Meet outside the Visitor Center.

Let’s get motivated in 2021! This new series is a great opportunity to exercise, explore nature, and get to know the parks that are right in your own backyard. Walking has so many health benefits. This healthy, one-hour lunchtime walk will take place at Smithville Park each week in February. Online registration is required. Attendance is limited to 10 people. Masks and social distancing are required and no dogs allowed. Rain will cancel walk. Meet outside the Visitor Center.

Let’s get motivated in 2021! This new series is a great opportunity to exercise, explore nature, and get to know the parks that are right in your own backyard. Walking has so many health benefits. This healthy, one-hour lunchtime walk will take place at Smithville Park each week in February. Online registration is required. Attendance is limited to 10 people. Masks and social distancing are required and no dogs allowed. Rain will cancel walk. Meet outside the Visitor Center.

Join us online with your poetry! This program is an outlet for poets who want to interact with other writers, and grow through peer review. Share your poetry and hear works from others! Attendees will receive feedback on their poetry, as well as insight into what other current poets are working on. Personal feedback is one of the best ways to grow as a writer; join us as we work through each other’s poems so that we can better understand what is effective and what needs improvement with our own poetry. Please have three original poems and a pen/pencil. Click to Join on MARCH 11 at 2PM