BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Departme nt of Parks and Community Renewal invite families with children of all ages to take part in theme hikes and nature related talks during severa l upcoming Saturday Outdoor Adventures programs at Trailside Nature &am p\; Science Center in Mountainside. \; These informative and invigo rating outdoor programs are led by Trailside&rsquo\;s knowledgeable nat uralists. \; Programs begin at 10 am at the Visitor Center and last approximately 45 minutes. There is no admission fee\, but donations ar e appreciated.\n&ldquo\;The Saturday Outdoor Adventures program at Trai lside is a great opportunity for families to enjoy a morning together\, &rdquo\; said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. \; &ldquo\;Y ou&rsquo\;ll discover the wooded landscape of the mountains and trails of the beautiful Watchung Reservation and learn new and interesting fac ts about wildlife and our environment.&rdquo\;\nOn Saturday\, February 4\, 2012 families can explore the Watchung Reservation and learn how to identify trees without their leaves during &ldquo\;Winter Seasonal.&rd quo\; \; Participants will hike the nursery trails to search for dee r paths\, rabbit tracks and other animal signs.\nDuring &ldquo\;Wetlan d Habitats&rdquo\; on February 25\, 2012 families can investigate Trails ide&rsquo\;s state-of-the-art exhibits to learn about vernal pools\, ri vers\, lakes and ponds. \; Discover some of the animals that live i n these important areas and meet live turtles from Trailside&rsquo\;s r eptile collection.\nOn March 10\, 2012 families can join a Trailside na turalist to learn about the wildlife in the Watchung Reservation during the Saturday Outdoor Adventure Program\, &ldquo\;Watchable Wildlife.&r dquo\;\nTrailside invites families to celebrate Saint Patrick&rsquo\;s Day during the &ldquo\;Green Trail Hike&rdquo\; on Saturday\, March 17\ , 2012. We will hike the Green Trail to search for budding leaves\, eve rgreen trees\, ferns\, moss and other greenery.\nOn March 31\, 2012 as spring arrives in the Watchung Reservation\, join a Trailside park nat uralist for a hike around Lake Surprise to investigate the variety of l ife found living near the largest body of water in the Watchung Reserva tion during &ldquo\;Headwaters Hike.&rdquo\; \; This is a great opp ortunity to listen for spring peepers\, look for wildflowers and discov er the wonders of wetlands. \; This Saturday Outdoor Adventure meets at the Lake Surprise Parking Lot.\nFor more information on the Saturda y Outdoor Adventures program or on any other upcoming events\, call 908- 789-3670 or visit us on the web at www.ucnj.org/trailside. \; Trail side Nature &\; Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road (at Coles Avenue) in Mountainside and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. URL:http://clark.patch.com/events/guided-outdoor-adventures-at-trailside SUMMARY:Family Guided Outdoor Adventures at Trailside LOCATION:452 New Providence Rd\, Mountainside\, NJ 07092: 452 New Provide nce Rd\, Mountainside\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR