Located in the 2000-acre Watchung Reservation, this fine nature center contains habitats for a diverse variety of wildlife. More than 13 miles of marked trails provide hikers with plenty of opportunities to explore. The Visitor Center presents exhibits of live reptiles, pond life, geology, local plants, a bird observation area, and changing exhibits that cover a variety of subjects from art to zoology. The grounds feature Herb, Wildflower and Butterfly Gardens. The Trailside Museum, New Jersey' s first nature center, offers exhibits on the art of taxidermy, game animals, energy cycle, the food chain, birds of prey, fossils, mammals of the Watchung, and many others. Trailside's Planetarium seats 50 people, is air-conditioned, and uses a Nova Star Projector to present great star shows such as Rodney the Rocket, Family of the Sun, Dinosaurs and Space Dust and Native American Skylore.
Location:
Coles Ave, Mountainside New Jersey 07092
Telephone
908-789-3670
Other Science nearby:
(Philadelphia) Franklin Institute Science Museum
(New Brunswick) Geology Museum - Rutgers University
(Jersey City) Liberty Science Center
(Queens) New York Hall of Science
(Stamford) Stamford Museum and Nature Center
(Norwalk) The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
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01/11 Coming to The Mountainside area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
World's Largest Pancake Breakfast Springfield MA May11 Main Street in Downtown Springfield is turned into the largest pancake breakfast anywhere!
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