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SUMMARY:Opening Reception:  In AWE Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Tulpehaking Nature Center for this unique art exhibit in which you will experience the Delaware River through the eyes\, ears and voice of 14 artists from area Nature Centers that are part of AWE (Alliance for Watershed Education). The artists were chosen for their connection to the natural world and their local communities. Share in their view of nature\, community and beauty.\n\n\nRefreshments will be served! Please register in advance if you can\, drop-ins also welcome!\n\n\nSponsored by Thrive Outside Communities.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/opening-reception-in-awe-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T090000
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SUMMARY:Morning Mushroom Walk
DESCRIPTION:There are many mighty mushrooms sprouting in Mercer County. These phenomenal fungi are fantastic facets of forest floors filling us with fascination and fabulous feelings. Learn more about mushrooms and more in this guided hike.\n\n\nThis is a Mercer County Park Commission program.\n\n\nRegistration required using the link on the event site.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/morning-mushroom-walk/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T120000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Costume Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive Halloween Costume Swap featuring fun activities like face painting and a live turtle talk!  Bring a costume to trade or simply pick one out to take home.  Options will be available  for adults\, kids and even pets!\n\n\nThis is a Mercer County Park Commission program.  No registration required.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/halloween-costume-swap/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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SUMMARY:Art in the Marsh - Sketching Fall Leaves
DESCRIPTION:Sketch beautiful fall leaves with local artist Margaret Simpson\, local\, award-winning artost and curator of the exhibits at Tulpehaking Nature Center Galleries.  Margaret will guide the exploration of sketching fall leaves with examples and suggestions to fine-tune (or begin) your techniques. Supplies included!\n\n\nRegistration required using the link on the event site.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/art-in-the-marsh-sketching-fall-leaves/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T143000
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SUMMARY:Artists' Reception:  Drawn to Life
DESCRIPTION:Come out for this four-artist exhibit entitled “Drawn to Life: Graphite and Grace”.\n\n\nRefreshments will be served. No registration required.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/artists-reception-drawn-to-life/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Hikers
DESCRIPTION:New to hiking? Try our Beginner Hikers Program! Learn basic skills like trail safety and what to bring\, while enjoying easy\, guided walks in nature.\nThis is a Mercer County Park Commission program. Registration required using the event site.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/beginner-hikers/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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SUMMARY:Earth and Sky:  An Equinox Walk for Members
DESCRIPTION:The Friends for the Abbott Marshlands appreciates our members!  Come out for this Autumn Equinox walk where we will meet at the nature center parking lot and hike through the Abbott Brook trail o look to the earth for any ferns\, fungi and flowers we can find\, then head out to the bluff overlook by the Watson House to catch the sun set and learn a bit about the equinox sky from astronomer Megha Rajoria.  We will have some autumn-themed snacks at the picnic tables to end our evening.  Registration required.  RSVP on the event site.\n\n\nThis program is for members.  To become an active member\, visit here: Give – abbottmarshlands.org
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/earth-and-sky-an-equinox-walk-for-members/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about which plants and animals “don’t belong” in the Abbott Marshlands? Join us on a walk to point out those that have come and invaded the land.\n\n\nWe’ll discuss the New Jersey Invasive Species Management Act\, learn what we can do to help document the spread of these plants\, then practice in Roebling Park using iNaturalist.\n\n\nThis is a Mercer County Park Commission Program. Registration required us8ing the link in the event site.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/invasive-species-walk-and-talk/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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SUMMARY:Cicada Mania
DESCRIPTION:The insect world is all around us. Cicadas can be seen and heard all throughout the marsh!\n\n\nLet’s search for cicada exoskeletons while learning about the life cycle of these ‘invaders from underground’ which are quite harmless.\n\n\nThis is a Mercer County Park Commission Program. Registration required using the link on the event site.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/cicada-mania/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000
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SUMMARY:Magical World of Hummingbirds
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about the life of tiny creatures like the hummingbird? Join us to take a look into their world!\n\n\nConsidered to be the smallest birds in the world\, learn how fascinating they are and what you can do to entice these little gems to your flower garden.\n\n\nThis is a Mercer County Park Commission Program. Registration required using the link on the site.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/magical-world-of-hummingbirds/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T150000
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SUMMARY:Mingle in the Marsh:  Mocktails
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to get creative and socialize? Join this Friends program and enjoy a fun workshop on learning how to make mocktails made from herbs that grow locally.\n\n\nNo registration required.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/mingle-in-the-marsh-mocktails/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
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SUMMARY:Abbott Day 3 Celebration:  Friends and Family Fun
DESCRIPTION:Abbott Day 3 Celebration\nRain or shine! Bring your Friends and Family and come on out to our fun third annual birthday celebration of the life and times of Charles Conrad Abbott\, whose archeological and naturalist endeavors resulted in the “Abbott Farm National Historic Landmark” and the “Abbott Marshlands” being named in his honor. Start your day with the First Saturday “In Abbott’s Footsteps”  Walk on Abbott Bluffs\,  11 am – 12 pm: (Register on the site for the walk.)\n\n\nSCHEDULED FESTIVITIES:\n\n\n12:00pm – 12:30pm: Welcome\, Intro to Silent Auction\, Birthday Party Cake and Ice Cream\n\n\n12:30pm – 1:00pm: Music\, Imagination and Movement with Mr. Righteous Jolly\n\n \n\n\n1:00pm – 1:30 pm: Face Painting by Mrs. Jolly and Abbott Costume Parade\n\n\n1:30pm – 2:00 pm: Nature Scavenger Hunt\n\n\nONGOING ACTIVITIES:\n\n\nTURTLE TIME:\n\n\nTurtle Painting/Naming: Paint wooden turtles to name and take home. A naming contest will decide the name of our Turtle Mascot!\n\n\nFruit Art: Turtle Shell Mandala: Make a beautiful design for a turtle shell out of fruit\, then eat your artwork!\n\n\nPin the Tail on the Turtle: All ages can enjoy this classic game!\n\n\nABBOTT ALLEY:\n\n\nAbbott Books and Publications: A quiet spot for the history-lovers to see videos about and peruse written material by Charles Conrad (CC) Abbott.\n\n\nPhotos with CC Abbott: Get your picture taken with a life-size CC Abbott and add the snapshot to our collage!\n\n\nSILENT AUCTION STATION: See what’s up for bids in the Benefit Silent Auction and make a bid on what catches your eye!
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/abbott-day-3-celebration-friends-and-family-fun/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
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SUMMARY:Fire on the Delaware:  1778 Raid on Bordentown - AMERICA250 Series
DESCRIPTION:A true story of the British Raids on Bordentown and Crosswick’s Creek on May 8\, 1778 that dealt a major blow to the Continental Navy on the Delaware and homes of Patriot leaders.\n\n\nPresentation by Dr. Michael Skelly\, independent historian\, author and past Board member of the Crossroads of the American Revolution.\n\n\nRegistration required using the link on the event site.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/fire-on-the-delaware-1778-raid-on-bordentown-america250-series/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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