What's Planned This March In Monmouth County Parks

LINCROFT, NJ — March marks the official arrival of spring and brings with it plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Monmouth County Park System. Here’s what’s planned for the month:

Cookstove Demonstrations

Saturdays, March 1, 15 & 29 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

See what's cooking on the woodstove and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE!

Splendid Spring Strolls

Wednesday, March 5 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Huber Woods Park, Middletown - Meet in the Environmental Center Parking Lot.

Wednesday, March 19 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands - Meet in the Rocky Point Parking Lot.

Say “farewell” to the frosty weather as you join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk. Sturdy footwear is recommended as trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. FREE!

Summer Job Fair

Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls

Discover exciting summer job opportunities available within the Monmouth County Park System. Admission and parking are free.

Open Shoot Archery

Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft

All equipment is provided for this open shoot. No outside equipment permitted. This is not an instructional clinic and NOT designed for beginners. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.

Accordion Melodies of the 1890s

Saturday, March 8 from 1-3 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel

Hear melodies of the 1890s played on the accordion. FREE!

E. Murray Todd Half-Marathon

Sunday, March 9 - 8:30 a.m. start

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft

This 13.1-mile race takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck. Race-day registration begins at 7 a.m. and costs $60 per runner; cash, check or credit card accepted.

Nature Lecture: Spring Peepers in Monmouth County

Sunday, March 16 from 1-2 p.m.

Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen

Learn about this often-heard but rarely seen amphibian during this talk by a Park System Naturalist. FREE!

Casual Birder

Tuesday, March 25 at 9 a.m.

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan

Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk. We’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. FREE!

To learn more about these Park System activities, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.