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Events for June 13, 2026
Release & Return: A Women’s Mindfulness River Walk
Led by Diana Lapp, Inner Strength Counseling Services, LLC Take a mindful pause in nature and reconnect with yourself on this two-hour guided river walk for women. Beginning with grounding breathwork and meditation, you’ll then embark on a silent, slow-paced hike to the river, noticing sights, sounds, and sensations along the trail. Using the ACT-based “Leaves on a Stream” metaphor (ACT-Acceptance Commitment Therapy), each participant will collect a fallen leaf to symbolically release worries, self-doubt, or recurring thoughts into the flowing water. Journaling prompts and optional group conversation will help integrate the experience and explore new ways of relating to thoughts and stress. The walk concludes with a mindful return to the trailhead, giving you space to carry the calm and clarity back into daily life. Reconnect, reflect, and let go — your calm awaits by the river. WHAT TO BRING: Water, appropriate footwear, and an optional blanket or mat. Journals and pens will be provided. NOTE: We move at the pace of the slowest hiker, so the walk’s end time may vary slightly. COST: $25 per participant. $5 from each registration will be donated to New Jersey Audubon in support of their conservation efforts and stewardship of local wildlife habitats. By participating, attendees are not only investing in their own well-being, but also contributing to the preservation of the natural spaces that make reflection, restoration, and connection possible. LOCATION: Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 REGISTER HERE: https://www.viewcy.com/event/release__return_a_w Nature offers us space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect. Supporting New Jersey Audubon helps protect these sacred outdoor spaces so future generations can continue to gather, learn, and heal in nature.
An Evening at Forsythe (Brig) NWR
Evening birding at the refuge looking for waders, late shorebirds, and marsh birds. We’ll finish by listening for nightjars & owls. We’ll do a leisurely spin around the wildlife drive looking for late shorebirds, breeding species including Clapper Rail, herons, egrets, Seaside and Saltmarsh Sparrows and finish the trip by listening for Chuck-will’s-widow and Eastern Whip-poor-will. Led by Mike Mandracchia and Hank Burk. MEETING LOCATION: 800 Great Creek Rd, Galloway NJ 08205. Forsythe NWR at main lot by headquarters, near the bathrooms. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED COST: $25 Members, $30 Non-members REGISTER HERE
Wetlands Walk at Hudson Farm
Join members of the NJ Audubon stewardship team to tour and learn about Hudson Farm's 30-acre wetland and floodplain restoration project, which improved water quality and provides critical wildlife habitat in support of the American black duck. Previously a degraded wetland, the site now provides crucial foraging and nesting habitat for migratory waterfowl and other birds. We will discuss the process and steps of this restoration and view birds, plants and other wildlife that now use this valuable habitat. The walking route is about 1 mile over uneven, but flat, terrain. Rain date will be June 20th at 6pm; registrants will be notified via email if the program is being moved to the rain date. Meeting address and parking instructions will be announced via email prior to the event. Contact Hunter Ross at [email protected] for questions. REGISTER FOR FREE HERE