Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005
Ages 8 & up with an adult.
This program for older homeschoolers features a hike on the rugged trails of Pyramid Mountain with a nature lesson along the way! This offers a chance for older kids to cover some ground on hikes of approximately 3 miles while learning something new. In this session, we will learn the Leave No Trace ethics of hiking responsibly and taking care of our parks.
Cost: $15 per child.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, 973.635.6629.
This event is happening on:
Tuesday, June 13 : 9 :30AM - 10 :30am
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