Field trips planned for Parvin State Park and Ceres Park
Gloucester County Nature Club is hosting the following summer field trips. The first trip is a Walk at Parvin State Park, Route 540 (Almond Road) in Pittsgrove on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m.
Join in a walk of 2 to 3 miles on some of the woodland trails in the 400 forested acres of the park that have been designated a natural area. The trails at Parvin are wide, well maintained and easily walkable. Parvin State Park is located in Salem County at the very western border of the pinelands. Parvin is home to the state-threatened barred owl and the endangered swamp pink. The park is a well-known birding spot, with 180 species of birds having been recorded there.
Bring binoculars or a camera. Insect repellant and good walking shoes are advised.
Continue past the park main entrance for about 2/3 of a mile to the Second Landing parking area on your left.
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The second summer field trip is a Family Fun Stream Walk at Ceres Park, Main Street/Alternate Route 553 in Mantua Township on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome on this one.
This park is a great one for summer hikes since its tall trees provide lots of shade. Join in a hike to the other end of this park and check out a new part of the stream this year. Explore what is in, on, under and around the creek as we walk in the water. We'll look for fish, frogs, turtles, mussels, animal prints, flowers, birds and more.
Wear appropriate water shoes or old sneakers to walk in the water, shoes that offer some protection are best (not flip flops). The walk to the stream is a bit longer than some past stream walks, but it's a beautiful spot. Be prepared to get wet. You may want to bring insect repellent.
Up-to date Field Trip information can also be found on the Meetup website:www.meetup.com/Gloucester-County-Nature-Club. For more information go to: www.gcnatureclub.org
This item submitted by the Gloucester County Nature Club.