Washington Crossing State Park is forming a Garden Club made up of interested volunteers for the park's 250th year! On Sunday, April 12th @ 1 PM, visit the Nature Center for an introduction to the gardens of the park, upcoming ecological projects, and prospective volunteers will have a chance to share their own ideas for the formation of the club! Please register for this presentation so we know you are coming! If you have any questions or are unable to make this date you can call the Nature Center at (609) 737-0609 for more information.

Shake off the ice from winter and jump on this spring hike! We will be walking about 1.5 miles around the overlook and enjoying the first signs of spring! Meet at the parking lot found on George Washington Road in West Amwell by 9 AM. This is a free program. All ages are welcome. No registration required, but registering on our EventBrite page does keep you updated on this and future programs!

Hopewell Township is sponsoring their annual Spring Clean Sweep Day. Please join our WCPA Team of Trail Stewards and other volunteers to clean trash from the entire perimeter of the Park AND raise funds! We meet at the Hopewell Township Public Works building at 9am to pick up bags, gloves and grabbers, then we go to town on trash : )

Every hour you work will net us a donation from the Township. Please email info@wcpa-nj.com to register for this particular event.

Clear trails with the Senior Trail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear! Please also bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:30 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! The Stewards meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.

Clear trails with the Trail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We will work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear! Please also bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:30 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! The Stewards meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.

Join park staff on a 2-mile hike along the park’s Continental Lane trail. This hike will follow one of the supposed paths of Washington and his troops after disembarking from the banks of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776. Please meet in the parking lot at the front entrance to the park by 10 a.m. to meet the group. Enjoy the natural aspect of the trail as well as hear the history of Washington’s historic crossing. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Bring binoculars or a camera if you have them. Binoculars are available on a first come, first serve basis. All ages welcome.

Volunteers needed to help monitor Washington Crossing State Park's Eastern Bluebird Trail system. This workshop will cover Eastern Bluebirds, their conservation history, and how you can get involved in the program as well as a short walk through one of the Bluebird Trails. This workshop will take place inside the Nature Center starting at 9 AM and last about two hours including the half mile walk. Please use the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bluebird-monitoring-workshop-tickets-1985075488222

Clear trails with the Trail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We will work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear! Please also bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:30 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! The Stewards meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.

Clear trails with the Senior Trail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear! Please also bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:30 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! The Stewards meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.

Join the WCPA Conservation Crew on a forest restoration project!

We will use hand tools to clear invasive plants along the Continental Lane Trail. Then we will return later this year to plant native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers! Meet us at Knox Grove inside the state park (turn right after entering and follow the signs).

Ages 16+. No experience necessary.

Dress for the weather. Bring work gloves and loppers if you have them. We will provide extra gloves and tools.

Join the WCPA Conservation Crew on a forest restoration project!

We will use hand tools to clear invasive plants along the Continental Lane Trail. Then we will return later this year to plant native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers! Meet us at Knox Grove inside the state park (turn right after entering and follow the signs).

Ages 16+. No experience necessary.

Dress for the weather. Bring work gloves and loppers if you have them. We will provide extra gloves and tools.

Clear trails with the Trail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We will work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear! Please also bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:30 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! The Stewards meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.

Join the park naturalist in the park after hours in search of owls! This outing will take place right at dusk and explore areas of the park known for owl activity.

An email will be sent out to those who register with our meeting location at the park. Please note that the main gates will be closed so please look for the email!

Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight! This outing is set to hike about a mile and a half and last a little over an hour. Registration is limited and required for this event! Please call the Nature Center at (609) 737-0609 if you have any questions. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978747006563

Clear trails with the Senior Trail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear! Please also bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:30 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! The Stewards meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.

We’re sorry to report that the trails at Goat Hill are still inaccessible due to snow. Stay tuned for future walks, this Spring.

There is still plenty of snow in the park for cross-country skiing! Our own Kevin Kavanaugh has skiied the Continental Trail everyday this week, and he now invites you to a POP-UP Ski Class TOMORROW, at 10 AM!

We will meet at the Nature Center, then ski on the field by the campground and then back through the woods behind. It will be gorgeous!

Participants will need to bring their own skis or rent them.

The limit is 20 participants, so you'll need to register by emailing info@wcpa-nj.com, or visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-cross-country-ski-class-tickets-1984131154695

A 90 minute lecture and demonstration on both Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing, with instruction or hiking outside to follow.

This workshop is a 90 minute lecture and demonstration on both Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing from 1:00pm-2:30pm INSIDE the Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, followed by an hour on snow instruction OUTSIDE. Hiking maps are available. Learn about the different types of equipment, what to look for in selecting your first pair, how to dress, basic seven skills, your first day on skis/snowshoes, and where to go. Handouts are provided and restrooms are available. Participants must provide their own equipment, only if SNOW.

Rentals of both skis and snowshoes are available at Big Bear Gear on Rt. 29, 1874 River Road Lambertville, NJ (609) 460-4784. www.bigbeargearnj.com.

Workshop co-instructed by Daniel McAuliffe, PSIA, Langhorne, PA and Kevin Kavanaugh, State Park Staff.

Join Rosalind Doremus from “My Backyard at Nectars” as she celebrates The Winter Garden through her own eyes. In this talk, she will cover many facets to the Winter garden: plants of interest, Winter garden maintenance, projects to keep us busy, and lastly, but most importantly, embracing the winter season. Winter can be tough for many of us, both physically and emotionally. Rosalind offers a chance to bring joy to the Winter season through a series of photos from her own yard and around the Sourland’s region. She also adds a sense of humor and reflection to help bring some life to an almost colorless time of year. Attendees are sure to learn something new, laugh, and find a sense of peace through Rosalind’s talk.

About the presenter: My Backyard at Nectars is a female-owned garden center in Titusville, NJ, led by NJNLA Certified Professional and 2025 “Retailer of the Year,” Rosalind Doremus. Specializing in New Jersey natives and pollinator-friendly flora, the center has sold over 24,000 native plants since 2023. As a partner of the Sourland Conservancy, Rosalind emphasizes local sourcing and community education through events like Native Plant Swaps and Pollinator Day. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, My Backyard at Nectars offers the expert knowledge and sustainable stock needed to help local ecosystems thrive.

In collaboration with the Pennington Public Library. Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/b_xtf0GpQ_uDSv5eGr6POg

Eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls are all active during the winter months throughout the Garden State. Join the park naturalist on a walk searching for the birds of prey that call Washington Crossing State Park home during the winter. We will spend the late morning walking about 2 miles on the more accessible trails of the park. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Bring binoculars or a camera if you have them. Binoculars are available on a first come, first serve basis. This is a free program. All ages welcome.

Location: The Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park

Join the WCPA Conservation Crew for our monthly volunteer event!

We will start by sowing native wildflower seeds in milk jugs at the Nature Center. Then we will use hand tools to clear invasive plants along the Continental Lane Trail.

Ages 16+. No experience necessary. Dress for the weather. Bring work gloves and loppers if you have them. We will provide extra gloves and tools.

Hike with the park naturalist and enjoy the species of wildlife that call the park home during the winter. Learn how animals survive the winter months and get outside! Meet at the Nature Center. Dress accordingly for the weather and be prepared to walk close to 2-miles. No registration is required. All ages welcome. This is a free program.

CANCELLED FOR SNOW!

Washington Crossing State Park will be a premier destination over the next year. Volunteers are needed on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 19th, starting at 9 AM to help park staff and the Washington Crossing Park Association ready the park for a busy year of events and visitors from across the world. Volunteer options include:

• Trash clean up along the Delaware River

• Trail Steward Workgroup

• Bluebird Box Management

Register at our EventBrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=197840972975

A 90 minute lecture and demonstration on both Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing, with instruction or hiking outside to follow.

This workshop is a 90 minute lecture and demonstration on both Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing from 1:00pm-2:30pm INSIDE the Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, followed by an hour on snow instruction OUTSIDE. Hiking maps are available. Learn about the different types of equipment, what to look for in selecting your first pair, how to dress, basic seven skills, your first day on skis/snowshoes, and where to go. Handouts are provided and restrooms are available. Participants must provide their own equipment, only if SNOW.

Rentals of both skis and snowshoes are available at Big Bear Gear on Rt. 29, 1874 River Road Lambertville, NJ (609) 460-4784. www.bigbeargearnj.com.

Workshop co-instructed by Daniel McAuliffe, PSIA, Langhorne, PA and Kevin Kavanaugh, State Park Staff.

Join park staff on a 2-mile hike along the park’s Continental Lane trail. This hike will follow one of the supposed paths of Washington and his troops after disembarking from the banks of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776. Enjoy the natural aspect of the trail as well as hear the history of Washington’s historic crossing. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Bring binoculars or a camera if you have them. Binoculars are available on a first come, first serve basis. This is a free program. All ages welcome.

Clear trails with the Senior Trail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear! Please also bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:30 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! The Stewards meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.

Washington wasn’t the only brave soul to cross the Delaware River! Join the park naturalist at the Nelson House to learn all about the waterfowl that vacation in New Jersey during the winter months. Please bring binoculars or a camera if you have them, to view ducks in the river. Binoculars are available on a first come, first serve basis.

This outing will involve standing and walking down inclines at times, for about an hour. This is a free program. All ages welcome.

Clear trails with the Trail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We will work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear! Please also bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:30 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! The Stewards meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.

Celebrate the New Year on a First Day Hike at Washington Crossing State Park. Meet at the Nature Center at 10 AM for a two-mile hike to kick off the year! No registration required. All ages welcome.  

Celebrate the “Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment,” arranged by the Washington Crossing Historic Park of PA, as we commemorate the 249th anniversary of General George Washington’s famous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware. A history narration, hot cider and donuts will be on hand at The Nelson House. An annual tradition not to be missed. Come early and bring your camera! ADA accessible. Free on both sides of the river. Please call 609-737-0623 for more information.

Join the WCPA Conservation Crew for a forest restoration project along the historic Continental Lane trail!

We will use hand tools to remove invasive plants that threaten the forest ecosystem. The more invasive plants we clear now, the more native seedlings we can plant in 2026. Come lend a hand!

Meet us at the small parking lot on the left, just past the State Park’s main entrance. Ages 16+. No experience necessary. Bring work gloves and loppers if you have them. We will provide extra gloves and tools.