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SUMMARY:From Land to Water: Water health in time of climate change\, Teacher Professional Development with the LRWP
DESCRIPTION:What we do on land does not stay on land. The choices we make on what we do on our property can impact the waters nearby as rain and runoff pick-up and move pollutants from their point of origin to our waterways. In a time of climate change when precipitation is highly variable these pollutants are more likely to affect our local and regional water quality. Join us for a tour of New Brunswick infrastructure and landscape and a boat trip on the Raritan River to learn more about how we monitor water quality in general and pathogen monitoring more specifically\, and about solutions to divert the pollutants from our waterways. This full-day workshop will be followed up with a webinar (August 14th\, 4PM EDT) to explore instructional resources related to the Lower Raritan watershed\, and water quality monitoring. \n\n\n\nThe LRWP is pleased to offer this workshop in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Education. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register see the Climate Change Learning Collaborative website.
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/from-land-to-water-water-health-in-time-of-climate-change-teacher-professional-development-with-the-lrwp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T153000
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SUMMARY:June 22 Rain Garden (re)Planting in Boyd Park
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday June 22\, join LRWP Water Quality Outreach Coordinator Dr. Johnny Meyer to learn about rain garden installation\, and to assist with replanting of the rain garden at our sculptural #FRAME in New Brunswick’s Boyd Park Raritan River riverfront. \nNew Brunswick’s Boyd Park floodplain suffers repeat flood inundation\, and serves as a protective “sponge” for other parts of New Brunswick. The #lookfortheriver: FRAME sculpture tells the story of infrastructure that is at-risk of flood inundation due to climate change and sea level rise. The sculpture is a living symbol of how removal of structures (in this case a house) from our floodplains allows for ecological restoration and regeneration\, and fosters resilience.
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/rain-garden-replanting-in-boyd-park/
LOCATION:Boyd Park – 5 Memorial Pkwy\, New Brunswick\, NJ 08901\, New Street and Route 18 North\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership":MAILTO:hfenyk@lowerraritanwatershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTSTAMP:20250620T172950Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - June 21 Boat Build
DESCRIPTION:Learn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/june-21-boat-build-with-lrwp-2/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House in Highland Park\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20250525T190950Z
CREATED:20250525T190947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T190950Z
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SUMMARY:June 18 Boat Build with LRWP
DESCRIPTION:Learn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/june-18-boat-build-with-lrwp/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T113000
DTSTAMP:20250701T192139Z
CREATED:20250701T192136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T192139Z
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SUMMARY:State Development/Redevelopment Plan Conversation with NJ Conference of Mayors
DESCRIPTION:The LRWP is pleased to cohost a special conversation with the NJ Conference of Mayors\, the New Jersey State Planning Commission\, and the Center for Urban Policy Research at Rutgers Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/state-development-redevelopment-plan-conversation-with-nj-conference-of-mayors/
LOCATION:Rutgers Bloustein School Special Events Forum\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T110000
DTSTAMP:20250519T174157Z
CREATED:20250519T174155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T174157Z
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SUMMARY:June 17 Pathogens Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer 2025 Raritan monitoring team welcomes IEC-trained volunteer pathogens monitors to join us in the field for weekly field assessments and sampling. We absolutely cannot do this work without our *trained* volunteers!! \n\n\n\nWe have a limited number of volunteer slots every week (four maximum). In addition to data collection and other monitoring activities\, volunteers help us beautify our monitoring sites and we leave them cleaner than we find them! \n\n\n\nWe meet Thursday mornings between 7:45-8am at our first sampling site\, Riverside Park in Piscataway. The address for our first site is: 430 River Rd\, Piscataway\, NJ 08854. Additional site location information can be found here. We typically wrap up monitoring at our last site in Perth Amboy by 11 AM\, and often need volunteers to drop off samples with our Interstate Environmental Commission partners (meeting up at a mutually convenient location in New Jersey\, occasional trips to their Brooklyn lab) and our Rutgers Fahrenfeld lab partners in Piscataway. \n\n\n\nWe have waders in various sizes\, so no need to bring your own. HOWEVER – be sure you have shoes that you don’t mind getting wet/muddy and clothing appropriate for the weather.You will want to bring water/fluids to stay hydrated throughout the day\, and snacks for fuel. \n\n\n\nYou will need sunscreen\, long sleeves/pants for sun protection\, and a hat. \n\n\n\nThank you for volunteering with the LRWP!
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/june-17-pathogens-monitoring/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20250612T180522Z
CREATED:20250327T181522Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: June 14 - South River Guided Paddle
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED! We will reschedule in the Fall. \n\n\n\nPlease join the LRWP and paddle guides Anton Getz and Gregg Bucino for a guided paddle of the South River! Paddlers will travel from Charles Street upstream to Duhernal Dam. Total trip distance is approximately 3.5 miles round trip. \n\n\n\nREQUIREMENTS:  \n\n\n\n·        Bring your own kayak or canoe.**  \n\n\n\n·        Personal Floatation Devices (life vests) must be worn. \n\n\n\n·        Prior paddling experience encouraged. \n\n\n\n·        Registration required.  Maximum of 15 participants. \n\n\n\n·        Event is FREE\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\n(**If you do not have a kayak or canoe and would still like to attend\, please register and then email the group lead: agetz@lowerraritanwatershed.org)
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/june-14-south-river-guided-paddle/
LOCATION:5 Charles St\, Old Bridge NJ\, 5 Charles Street\, Old Bridge\, New Jersey\, 08857\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTSTAMP:20250525T191301Z
CREATED:20250525T191258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T191301Z
UID:10000707-1749891600-1749898800@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:June 14 Boat Build with LRWP
DESCRIPTION:Learn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/june-14-boat-build-with-lrwp-2/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House in Highland Park\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T110000
DTSTAMP:20250519T174121Z
CREATED:20250519T174119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T174121Z
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SUMMARY:June 12 Pathogens Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer 2025 Raritan monitoring team welcomes IEC-trained volunteer pathogens monitors to join us in the field for weekly field assessments and sampling. We absolutely cannot do this work without our *trained* volunteers!! \n\n\n\nWe have a limited number of volunteer slots every week (four maximum). In addition to data collection and other monitoring activities\, volunteers help us beautify our monitoring sites and we leave them cleaner than we find them! \n\n\n\nWe meet Thursday mornings between 7:45-8am at our first sampling site\, Riverside Park in Piscataway. The address for our first site is: 430 River Rd\, Piscataway\, NJ 08854. Additional site location information can be found here. We typically wrap up monitoring at our last site in Perth Amboy by 11 AM\, and often need volunteers to drop off samples with our Interstate Environmental Commission partners (meeting up at a mutually convenient location in New Jersey\, occasional trips to their Brooklyn lab) and our Rutgers Fahrenfeld lab partners in Piscataway. \n\n\n\nWe have waders in various sizes\, so no need to bring your own. HOWEVER – be sure you have shoes that you don’t mind getting wet/muddy and clothing appropriate for the weather.You will want to bring water/fluids to stay hydrated throughout the day\, and snacks for fuel. \n\n\n\nYou will need sunscreen\, long sleeves/pants for sun protection\, and a hat. \n\n\n\nThank you for volunteering with the LRWP!
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/june-12-pathogens-monitoring/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T200000
DTSTAMP:20250525T190919Z
CREATED:20250525T190916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T190919Z
UID:10000703-1749664800-1749672000@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:June 11 Boat Build with LRWP
DESCRIPTION:Learn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/june-11-boat-build-with-lrwp/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTSTAMP:20250525T191222Z
CREATED:20250525T191219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T191222Z
UID:10000706-1749286800-1749294000@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:June 7 Boat Build with LRWP
DESCRIPTION:Learn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/june-7-boat-build-with-lrwp-2/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House in Highland Park\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T110000
DTSTAMP:20250519T174102Z
CREATED:20250519T174100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T174102Z
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SUMMARY:June 5 Pathogens Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer 2025 Raritan monitoring team welcomes IEC-trained volunteer pathogens monitors to join us in the field for weekly field assessments and sampling. We absolutely cannot do this work without our *trained* volunteers!! \n\n\n\nWe have a limited number of volunteer slots every week (four maximum). In addition to data collection and other monitoring activities\, volunteers help us beautify our monitoring sites and we leave them cleaner than we find them! \n\n\n\nWe meet Thursday mornings between 7:45-8am at our first sampling site\, Riverside Park in Piscataway. The address for our first site is: 430 River Rd\, Piscataway\, NJ 08854. Additional site location information can be found here. We typically wrap up monitoring at our last site in Perth Amboy by 11 AM\, and often need volunteers to drop off samples with our Interstate Environmental Commission partners (meeting up at a mutually convenient location in New Jersey\, occasional trips to their Brooklyn lab) and our Rutgers Fahrenfeld lab partners in Piscataway. \n\n\n\nWe have waders in various sizes\, so no need to bring your own. HOWEVER – be sure you have shoes that you don’t mind getting wet/muddy and clothing appropriate for the weather.You will want to bring water/fluids to stay hydrated throughout the day\, and snacks for fuel. \n\n\n\nYou will need sunscreen\, long sleeves/pants for sun protection\, and a hat. \n\n\n\nThank you for volunteering with the LRWP!
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/june-5-pathogens-monitoring/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T200000
DTSTAMP:20250525T190853Z
CREATED:20250525T190850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T190853Z
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SUMMARY:June 4 Boat Build with LRWP
DESCRIPTION:Learn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/june-4-boat-build-with-lrwp/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T110000
DTSTAMP:20250519T174027Z
CREATED:20250519T174025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T174027Z
UID:10000682-1748505600-1748516400@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:May 29 Pathogens Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer 2025 Raritan monitoring team welcomes IEC-trained volunteer pathogens monitors to join us in the field for weekly field assessments and sampling. We absolutely cannot do this work without our *trained* volunteers!! \n\n\n\nWe have a limited number of volunteer slots every week (four maximum). In addition to data collection and other monitoring activities\, volunteers help us beautify our monitoring sites and we leave them cleaner than we find them! \n\n\n\nWe meet Thursday mornings between 7:45-8am at our first sampling site\, Riverside Park in Piscataway. The address for our first site is: 430 River Rd\, Piscataway\, NJ 08854. Additional site location information can be found here. We typically wrap up monitoring at our last site in Perth Amboy by 11 AM\, and often need volunteers to drop off samples with our Interstate Environmental Commission partners (meeting up at a mutually convenient location in New Jersey\, occasional trips to their Brooklyn lab) and our Rutgers Fahrenfeld lab partners in Piscataway. \n\n\n\nWe have waders in various sizes\, so no need to bring your own. HOWEVER – be sure you have shoes that you don’t mind getting wet/muddy and clothing appropriate for the weather.You will want to bring water/fluids to stay hydrated throughout the day\, and snacks for fuel. \n\n\n\nYou will need sunscreen\, long sleeves/pants for sun protection\, and a hat. \n\n\n\nThank you for volunteering with the LRWP!
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/may-29-pathogens-monitoring/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20250528T174029Z
CREATED:20250507T145359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T174029Z
UID:10000675-1748455200-1748462400@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - May 28 Boat Build with LRWP
DESCRIPTION:With apologies\, we must CANCEL our May 28 boat build. We’ll be back in the shop on Saturday. See you soon! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/may-28-boat-build-with-lrwp/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T110000
DTSTAMP:20250521T131233Z
CREATED:20250521T131231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T131233Z
UID:10000701-1748253600-1748257200@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:Willow Grove Memorial Day Tree Planting and Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Memorial Day event at New Brunswick’s Willow Grove Cemetery! We will be reading Memorial day poems and planting trees in honor of our those who lost their lives in service of their country. Bring your family and friends for an hour of remembrance\, reflection\, and nature. We’ll also #lookfortheriver hidden in a culvert beneath the cemetery. Let’s come together to make one of our city’s few open spaces greener and more beautiful. \n\n\n\nTrees and gardening supplies will be provided by Thinkery & Verse. \n\n\n\nParking is available along the street and inside the one lane road in the cemetery. \n\n\n\nNo registration required.
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/willow-grove-memorial-day-tree-planting-and-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:40.49117978706498\, -74.44483118650541\, Willow Grove Cemetery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T163000
DTSTAMP:20250507T181704Z
CREATED:20250507T181247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T181704Z
UID:10000680-1748095200-1748104200@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:Visual Habitat Assessment Training
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Streamkeepers and Civic Scientists! \n\n\n\nPlease join us for our May 24 visual habitat assessment training with Watershed Ambassador Brianna Casario! \n\n\n\nThis FREE training on Saturday May 24 will run from 2 – 4:30 PM at Duke Farms: 1112 Dukes Parkway West / Hillsborough\, NJ \n\n\n\nWe will start the afternoon session with a lecture indoors\, and then get out in the field to test our knowledge of streams and stream habitat. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing and footwear that you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. \n\n\n\nRegistration required.
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/visual-habitat-assessment-training/
LOCATION:Duke Farms\, 1112 Dukes Parkway West in Hillsborough\, NJ \, Bridgewater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
DTSTAMP:20250507T145644Z
CREATED:20250507T145640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T145644Z
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SUMMARY:May 24 Boat Build with LRWP
DESCRIPTION:Learn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/may-24-boat-build-with-lrwp/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House in Highland Park\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T110000
DTSTAMP:20250519T173950Z
CREATED:20250519T173949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T173950Z
UID:10000681-1747900800-1747911600@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:May 22 Pathogens Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer 2025 Raritan monitoring team welcomes IEC-trained volunteer pathogens monitors to join us in the field for weekly field assessments and sampling. We absolutely cannot do this work without our *trained* volunteers!! \n\n\n\nWe have a limited number of volunteer slots every week (four maximum). In addition to data collection and other monitoring activities\, volunteers help us beautify our monitoring sites and we leave them cleaner than we find them! \n\n\n\nWe meet Thursday mornings between 7:45-8am at our first sampling site\, Riverside Park in Piscataway. The address for our first site is: 430 River Rd\, Piscataway\, NJ 08854. Additional site location information can be found here. We typically wrap up monitoring at our last site in Perth Amboy by 11 AM\, and often need volunteers to drop off samples with our Interstate Environmental Commission partners (meeting up at a mutually convenient location in New Jersey\, occasional trips to their Brooklyn lab) and our Rutgers Fahrenfeld lab partners in Piscataway. \n\n\n\nWe have waders in various sizes\, so no need to bring your own. HOWEVER – be sure you have shoes that you don’t mind getting wet/muddy and clothing appropriate for the weather.You will want to bring water/fluids to stay hydrated throughout the day\, and snacks for fuel. \n\n\n\nYou will need sunscreen\, long sleeves/pants for sun protection\, and a hat. \n\n\n\nThank you for volunteering with the LRWP!
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/may-22-pathogens-monitoring/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T200000
DTSTAMP:20250507T145336Z
CREATED:20250507T145331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T145336Z
UID:10000674-1747850400-1747857600@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:May 21 Boat Build with LRWP
DESCRIPTION:Learn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/may-21-boat-build-with-lrwp/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T200000
DTSTAMP:20250118T173337Z
CREATED:20250118T173333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T173337Z
UID:10000655-1747674000-1747684800@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:May 19: Pathogens Monitoring Training
DESCRIPTION:NEEDED!! Volunteer Water Quality Monitors to assist with bacteria monitoring during Summer 2025! \nWHAT: In-person training Workshop for Water Quality Sampling and Bacteria Monitoring (English/Spanish) \nWHERE: EARTH Center of Middlesex County\, 42 Riva Avenue / North Brunswick\, NJ (continue past the gate/sign labeled “authorized vehicles only” to the EARTH Center offices) \nWHY: Every Thursday from May through the end of September the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership and Rutgers Extension / Middlesex County EARTH Center take water samples from six public access (non-bathing\, fishing\, and recreational) sites along our Raritan River to document bacterial contamination. We need volunteers to help us with this important work! \nVolunteers will help project coordinators with sample collection\, sample preparation and delivery\, and analysis. \nSpace is limited and registration required.
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/may-19-pathogens-monitoring-training-2/
LOCATION:Middlesex County EARTH Center\, 42 Riva Avenue\, South Brunswick\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T110000
DTSTAMP:20250507T145618Z
CREATED:20250507T145616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T145618Z
UID:10000678-1747472400-1747479600@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:May 17 Boat Build with LRWP
DESCRIPTION:Learn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/may-17-boat-build-with-lrwp/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House in Highland Park\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20250507T145305Z
CREATED:20250507T145301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T145305Z
UID:10000673-1747245600-1747252800@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:May 14 Boat Build with LRWP
DESCRIPTION:Learn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/may-14-boat-build-with-lrwp/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20250501T190112Z
CREATED:20250417T233006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T190112Z
UID:10000671-1746882000-1746885600@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:May 10: Counting Eels at the Green Brook\, and Litter Trap clean-out demo
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss the chance to squEEEAL at the eel found in the “artificial eel habitat” during the Spring 2024 eel monitoring? \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about our search for juvenile glass eels in the Green Brook during eel migratory season 2025? \n\n\n\nJoin the LRWP and New Jersey Americorps Watershed Ambassadors on Saturday May 10\, 1pm for eel monitoring and to learn why we are so excited about these migratory superstars. \n\n\n\nWorking with our Dunellen DPW partners we will also provide a demonstration of clean-out of New Jersey’s first Bandalong Bandit “Litter Trap”. The Litter Trap project was selected for implementation as part of the Cornell-Dubilier Electronics Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) Restoration Plan. The Cornell-Dubilier NRDAR Plan is an example of how the nation’s strong Superfund Laws truly hold polluters accountable for environmental damages in our communities. A project seven years in the making\, the LRWP appreciates the hard work and dedication of our project partners: Central Jersey Stream Team\, the Boroughs of Dunellen and Green Brook\, and the Cornell-Dubilier Superfund Site Trustees including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. \n\n\n\nPlease wear footwear and clothing that can get wet and or muddy. If you have waders\, bring them along! \n\n\n\nWith thanks to the NY/NJ Harbor & Estuary for funding to support the eel monitoring project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRunning from March-May 2025 the LRWP will monitor for Migratory “Spring Glass Eels” in the Green Brook. This civic science eel monitoring project will augment an on-going litter reduction project\, including installation of a Litter “Trash Trap” device\, along the waterway between Dunellen and Middlesex. More information about the project here.
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/may-10-counting-eels-at-the-green-brook/
LOCATION:Trash Trap/Eel Monitoring Site: Jefferson Avenue\, Green Brook\, Jefferson Avenue\, Green Brook\, New Jersey\, 08812\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
DTSTAMP:20250507T145527Z
CREATED:20250507T145525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T145527Z
UID:10000676-1746867600-1746874800@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:May 10 Boat Build with LRWP
DESCRIPTION:Learn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/may-10-boat-build-with-lrwp/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House in Highland Park\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000
DTSTAMP:20250507T145239Z
CREATED:20250507T145234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T145239Z
UID:10000672-1746640800-1746648000@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:May 7 Boat Build with LRWP
DESCRIPTION:Learn woodworking with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership as we construct cedar strip and other wooden boats for use on the Raritan River! \n\n\n\nThis is an “in person” build session at our Boat House location at 101 Raritan Avenue in Highland Park. Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE and is limited to eight (8) participants.Close toed shoes are required when in the boat house. Bring your own eye protection if you have it. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: info@lowerraritanwatershed.org \n\n\n\nBe sure to check the LRWP website and events pages for any changes or cancellations to the schedule www.lowerraritanwatershed.org
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/may-7-boat-build-with-lrwp/
LOCATION:LRWP Boat House\, 101 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, New Jersey\, 08904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000
DTSTAMP:20250417T232909Z
CREATED:20250417T232859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T232909Z
UID:10000670-1745600400-1745604000@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:April 25: Counting Eels at the Green Brook!
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss the chance to squEEEAL at the eel found in the “artificial eel habitat” during the Spring 2024 eel monitoring? \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about our search for juvenile glass eels in the Green Brook during eel migratory season 2025? \n\n\n\nJoin us on Friday April 25\, 5pm for eel monitoring and to learn why we are so excited about these migratory superstars. \n\n\n\nPlease wear footwear and clothing that can get wet and or muddy. If you have waders\, bring them along! \n\n\n\nWith thanks to the NY/NJ Harbor & Estuary for funding to support this project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRunning from March-May 2025 the LRWP will monitor for Migratory “Spring Glass Eels” in the Green Brook. This civic science eel monitoring project will augment an on-going litter reduction project\, including installation of a Litter “Trash Trap” device\, along the waterway between Dunellen and Middlesex. More information about the project here.
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/april-25-counting-eels-at-the-green-brook/
LOCATION:Trash Trap/Eel Monitoring Site: Jefferson Avenue\, Green Brook\, Jefferson Avenue\, Green Brook\, New Jersey\, 08812\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000
DTSTAMP:20250417T232611Z
CREATED:20250417T232610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T232611Z
UID:10000669-1744995600-1744999200@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:April 18: Counting Eels at the Green Brook!
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss the chance to squEEEAL at the eel found in the “artificial eel habitat” during the Spring 2024 eel monitoring? \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about our search for juvenile glass eels in the Green Brook during eel migratory season 2025? \n\n\n\nJoin us on Friday April 18\, 5pm for eel monitoring and to learn why we are so excited about these migratory superstars. \n\n\n\nPlease wear footwear and clothing that can get wet and or muddy. If you have waders\, bring them along! \n\n\n\nWith thanks to the NY/NJ Harbor & Estuary for funding to support this project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRunning from March-May 2025 the LRWP will monitor for Migratory “Spring Glass Eels” in the Green Brook. This civic science eel monitoring project will augment an on-going litter reduction project\, including installation of a Litter “Trash Trap” device\, along the waterway between Dunellen and Middlesex. More information about the project here.
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/april-18-counting-eels-at-the-green-brook/
LOCATION:Trash Trap/Eel Monitoring Site: Jefferson Avenue\, Green Brook\, Jefferson Avenue\, Green Brook\, New Jersey\, 08812\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20250325T160750Z
CREATED:20250118T172900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T160750Z
UID:10000654-1744450200-1744459200@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:April 12 Earth Day Clean-up of Mile Run Brook (New Brunswick & Franklin Twp.)
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception in 1970\, Earth Day has brought millions of people together to celebrate our world’s environment. The day has also focused our attention on environmental problems such as pollution\, flooding and littering. \n\n\n\nPlease plan to join the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership\, Franklin Township Environmental Commission\, the New Brunswick Environmental Commission\, Friends of Mile Run Brook\, New Jersey Americorps Watershed Ambassadors and others for an Earth Day clean-up of Mile Run Brook! \n\n\n\nWHERE: Mile Run Brook at the border of New Brunswick & Franklin Township  \n\n\n\nPARKING: Sts. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church / 285 Hamilton St\, Somerset\, NJ 08873 \n\n\n\nSPECIAL NOTE: Please wear closed toe shoes and clothes you are willing to get dirty. Bring a reusable water bottle. Gloves\, bags and light refreshments will be provided! \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. \n\n\n\n***For more information contact Watershed Ambassador Brianna Casario at wma9.njwap@gmail.com*** \n\n\n\nYou may wonder why it is so important to keep our waterways clean. Streams\, rivers and other waterbodies make up the watershed where we all live. Watersheds are areas of land where runoff from rain and snow drains into a lake\, stream\, river or wetland. These watersheds are full of life. They provide habitat for fish\, birds and wildlife. They are also a source of drinking water for homes and businesses. Join us for this special Earth Day clean-up to keep water clean\, safe and healthy through conservation\, advocacy\, science and education! \n\n\n\nLimpieza anual del arroyo Mile Run \n\n\n\nLa Asociación de la Cuenca del Bajo Raritan (LRWP)\, La Comisión Ambiental del Municipio de Franklin (FTEC)\, y la Ciudad de New Brunswick invitan a los residentes a la limpieza de Mile Run el sábado 12 de abril de 2025\, de 9:30 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. La limpieza de arroyos es una tradición nuestra iniciada por el ex alcalde de Franklin\, John Clyde. \n\n\n\n¡No podemos hacer la limpieza sin ti! Los clubes de Niños y Niñas\, Escuelas\, Clubes Ambientales\, Empresas\, Corporaciones e individuos\, jóvenes y mayores\, están invitados a participar en este evento comunitario. Desde el 2007\, con la ayuda de cientos de voluntarios\, hemos removido más de 26\,000 libras de basura de los arroyos de nuestro pueblo. Durante nuestra preselección del sitio\, hemos identificado muchas botellas\, platos de plástico\, utensilios\, bolsas\, llantas e incluso vehículos abandonados. \n\n\n\nComenzaremos la limpieza desde la intersección de las calles Hamilton y Woodbridge a las 9:30 a. m. Los coordinadores de limpieza de arroyos se reunirán con usted allí y lo ayudarán a comenzar. \n\n\n\nSe proporcionarán todos los suministros de trabajo (guantes\, bolsas de basura\, recogedores). Por favor\, traiga una botella de agua reutilizable\, use calzado apropiado para terrenos irregulares\, mangas largas y pantalones largos. Refrescos ligeros y agua estarán disponibles. \n\n\n\nPara obtener más información\, comuníquese con Brianna Casario Embajadora de la cuenca de Americorps\, wma9.njwap@gmail.com \n\n\n\n¿Por qué es importante mantener limpias nuestras vías fluviales? Los arroyos\, ríos y otros cuerpos de agua forman la cuenca donde todos vivimos. Las cuencas hidrográficas son áreas de tierra donde las corrientes de la lluvia y la nieve desemboca en un lago\, arroyo\, río o humedal. Estas cuencas están llenas de vida. Estás cuencas también proporcionan hábitat para peces\, aves y otros animales salvajes. También son una fuente de agua potable para nuestras comunidades. Como parte de esta limpieza\, FTEC contará las bolsas de plástico encontradas para ayudar a establecer una línea de base antes de que la prohibición estatal de bolsas de plástico entre en vigor en mayo de 2022. Nuestra misión conjunta es mantener el agua limpia\, segura y saludable a través de la conservación\, la defensa \, ciencia y educación.
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/april-15-earth-day-clean-up-of-mile-run-brook-new-brunswick-franklin-twp/
LOCATION:Sts Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church\, 285 Hamilton Street\, Franklin Township\, New Jersey\, 08873\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20250115T212942Z
CREATED:20250115T212925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T212942Z
UID:10000638-1743238800-1743249600@lowerraritanwatershed.org
SUMMARY:March 29 - "The Run Off" 5K
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your running and walking shoes and get ready to join the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership (LRWP)\, the Arts Institute of Middlesex County\, and the Borough of Dunellen for an EcoArts-inspired celebration of the Green Brook and its larger Raritan River watershed. Our USATF-certified 5K “Run Off” and 1-mile walk/roll/stroll are designed to connect participants in creative\, fun\, and surprising ways to the special ecology of a vital central New Jersey waterway. For the past ten years\, the LRWP has been igniting environmental appreciation and stewardship of our urban waterways. We invite you to “RUN OFF” with us on March 29th to experience a new kind of connection to our local waterways\, and to a deeper understanding of how to protect them. \n\n\n\nOn your marks\, get set\, and get ready to be part of something bigger than just a race! \n\n\n\nPre-registration required via runsignup.
URL:https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/march-29-the-run-off-5k/
LOCATION:Race Start: Dunellen’s Washington Park\, 300 North Washington Avenue\, Dunellen\, New Jersey\, 08812\, United States
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