Negri-Nepote Grasslands We’ll search for nesting grassland birds including Grasshopper Sparrow at this hidden gem. Led by Christopher Daly and Patrick Belardo. We’ll search for nesting grassland birds including Grasshopper Sparrow at this hidden gem.  This restored grassland hosts a good variety of breeding species including American Kestrel, Black-billed Cuckoo, Grasshopper Sparrow, Orchard Oriole, and Blue Grosbeak. Be prepared for three hours of walking over flat terrain. We’ll also spend a little time looking at butterflies and dragonflies. There are no restrooms on site. Led by Christopher Daly and Patrick Belardo.

Head to Downtown Bernardsville as historic cars line the streets for you to check out!

Downtown Summer Fair Artisanal Market Date: Sunday, June 4, 2023 Time: 12pm-6pm Location: Main Street, Downtown Somerville NJ Shop Local, Dine Local, and then support our featured artists with creative work in the following categories: Jewelry Photography Woodwork Pottery Prints Paintings Abstract Apparel Illustrations

NJ Audubon: Edible Wild Foods Join Dorothy Smullen for an illustrated indoor presentation on edible wild foods. Led by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher Naturalist Join teacher/naturalist Dorothy Smullen for an illustrated indoor presentation on edible wild foods. This will be a hybrid program offered as an in-person and a zoom meeting. Please select either the in-person ticket or the virtual ticket when you register. In-person attendees (limited to 15) will also see display items, receive handouts and go on a short walk on the trails at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. Recommended for adults. COST: $15 for in-person program attendance, $10 for Zoom option Registration required by Friday June 2 at 4:00 PM. One person per ticket. You must pre-register; walk-ins will not be allowed to participate. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations

JFK Assassination: Nov 22, 1963: Places, People and Things This lecture covers the places, people and things relevant to the assassination of President John F Kennedy on November 22, 1963. This is the 60th anniversary of an event that shocked the world. Please join us for a factual journey along the paths of those involved in one of America’s darkest days in history. Presenter Wayne Lucina will walk you from the morning’s preparations to the close of midnight, reviewing the actions and fates of the people who took part, the objects of interest related to the event, and the places in which the story unfolded. Speaker Wayne Lucina was 3 months old at the time of the President’s death, and has been a life-long student of the assassination. The afternoon will include a PowerPoint presentation, interesting objects for you to see and touch, and a Q&A period (bring those questions to which you always wanted the answers!). Mr. Lucina is also a local artist, and he will be displaying several paintings relating to the event. This event will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 2-4 pm at the historic Hageman House, 209 South Middlebush Road, Franklin Township, NJ.

Spring Shedfest Join us for Raritan Headwaters' Spring Shedfest Music Festival! Enjoy live music, kid's activities, food trucks, and local craft beer & cider. Our beautiful wildlife preserve is the perfect place to spend a day in the outdoors! Live music featuring Joe Cirotti Trio, Nick Dunbar & Sad Cowboy, and Turpin Trio Food trucks include Testo Pizza, Angry Archie's, and Kona Ice Drinks from Burnt Mills Cider Company and Sunken Silo Brew Works