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June Programs Leonardo State Marina Nature Center
June 1 - June 30
Summer is almost here, and programs at Leonardo State Marina are back in full swing! Keep reading for details on upcoming programs.
Guided Nature Beach Walk* – Saturday June 6th @ 10am
What changes will we observe as the weather warms? Join us for a 45 minute to 1 hour walk along the Sandy Hook Bay.
Dress appropriately for weather!Meet outside Nature Center.Free!Binoculars available to borrow, limited supply.All ages welcome, ages 6+ to use binocularsTissue Paper Roses – Saturday June 13th
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by learning the history of the national flower, then make your own out of tissue paper to take home!
Walk in: 10am-4pmFree!Supplies providedLocated inside the Nature CenterAll ages welcome!Guided Bird Walk* – Tuesday June 16th from 8:30am-10:00am
Join us for an early morning bird walk along the Sandy Hook Bay led by our naturalist. This is a beginner-friendly walk!
Meet outside the Nature CenterFree!Binoculars available to borrow, limited supply.All ages welcome, ages 6+ to use binocularsDress appropriately for weather and 1-1.5-hour leisurely walk on beachFishing Father’s Day Card – Saturday June 20th
Make a personalized fishing themed card to “fish” a dad in your life a happy Father’s Day!
Walk in anytime from 10am-4pmSupplies ProvidedAll ages welcome!Free!Summer Scavenger Hunt – Tuesday June 23rd to Friday June 26th
Summer is here! Will you take on the challenge and find these symbols of summer at the marina?
Walk in anytime from 10am-4pmAll ages welcome!Free!Sea Glass Art Class – Saturday June 27th
Learn how to make a simple windchime out of sea glass, shells, and driftwood!
Limited spots, REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Click here to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/70A0548ACAF2AA0FC1…Youth Class (6&up): 10am-11amAll Ages Class: 12pm-1:30pmAdult Class: 2pm-3:30pmParent/Guardian presence required for under 16 y/o.$5 per person, pay on day of program (Cash preferred).Supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own sea glass, shells, or driftwood to use.Guided Bird Walk* – Tuesday June 30th
Join us for an early morning bird walk along the Sandy Hook Bay led by our naturalist. This is a beginner-friendly walk!
8:30am-10:00amMeet outside the Nature CenterFree!Binoculars available to borrow, limited supply.All ages welcome, ages 6+ to use binocularsDress appropriately for weather and 1-1.5-hour leisurely walk on beachDIY Tall Ships & 4th Crafts – Saturday July 4th
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence with us! Make a DIY tall ship and test if it floats, partake in Fourth-of-July-themed crafts, and more.
Walk in anytime from 10am-4pmSupplies ProvidedAll ages welcome!Free!Parent/Guardian presence required for under 16 y/o for all programs.
*This event is weather permitting; any updates will be posted on Facebook to @LeonardoStateM
Getting to the Nature Center: 105 Concord Ave, Leonardo, NJ 07737
The Nature Center (Office of Nature and Interpretive Programming) is the small building inland from the Marina Office. You may park in the large center lot across Concord Ave. Please do not park on grass in front of the marina office or nature center.
Any questions or concerns? Reach out to naturalist at [email protected]
