Events For Kids/Teens This Spring In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Whether you homeschool, are looking for ways for a Scout troop or religious group to volunteer, or just want to get outside with your children and teens, there are lots of upcoming opportunities this spring:

Volunteer marsh planting with American Littoral Society, Shark River Island, Neptune

1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 12

Help them plant dune grass at the northwestern corner of Shark River Island, to reduce erosion. Find more info and must RSVP on their website.

Seashore Open House, Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch

1-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 15

This event features hands-on activities that will entertain and educate you and your family about the shore and the sea. Park System naturalists will be there to chat about the small aquatic animals on display. Admission and parking are free.

Earth Day Explorers, Sandy Hook

10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22

Join American Littoral Society for a fun and interactive nature walk that will take children ages 5-12 on an exploration of the wonders of spring that can be found on Sandy Hook! Together, we’ll search for budding plants, returning birds and buzzing insects. Register on their website.

"Birds, Blooms and Biodiversity" nature walk, Sandy Hook

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, April 25

Join American Littoral Society for a guided walk exploring spring bird migration, dune ecology and seasonal changes along the Jersey Shore. Ideal for adults and teens ages 14 and up. Register on their website.

Point Pleasant Earth Day Celebration, Point Pleasant

Noon - 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26

Come celebrate Earth Day at Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant borough. There will be activities for kids and families. Get more info on Facebook.

"Christmas in Spring" Volunteer Day, Point Pleasant

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27

Volunteers needed! Join us for an annual maintenance on our living shoreline project at Slade Dale Sanctuary in Point Pleasant, NJ. We will be adding recycled Christmas trees collected over the winter to the branchbox breakwaters in Beaverdam Creek. Please RSVP through their website.

Homeschool Family Fun Day, Sandy Hook

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14

Homeschool students ages 5 and up will have the opportunity to connect with other families while discovering Sandy Hook’s unique marine environment. Find more info and RSVP on their website.

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