MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announces a guided hike for adults, 18 and older, will take place on Saturday morning, October 25, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. The fee for this program is $10 for Union County residents and $12 for out-of-county participants.
A nature hike in the wooded Watchung Reservation is a perfect way to start an autumnal morning. The 2,060 acre Watchung Reservation has 13 miles of scenic trails and a surprising diversity of plants and animals. Join a Trailside naturalist who will point out the notable flora and fauna along the trails.
Pre-registration is required for this program but walk-ins are welcome as space permits. For more information about adult programs or upcoming events at Trailside, call 908-789-3670 or visit www.ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside Nature and Science Center is located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.