Cheesequake Park slates hikes, talks, programs

Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge, will hold an Earth Day Challenge April 21 at 11 a.m. The free event will feature guided nature hikes, a nature film festival, giveaways and tree plantings.

An Arbor Day celebration will be held April 28 at 11 a.m. and will feature a tree planting, hike and discussion about the history of Arbor Day. Participants will receive a tree seedling for planting.

"Mysterious Migration" for children ages 8 and older will be held May 6 at 1 p.m. and consist of a one-hour hike. "Birding Basics" for ages 14 and older will be held May 13 at 1 p.m. Topics include field identification, equipment, and areas for bird viewing.

A wildflower walk will take place May 20 at 1 p.m. and feature information about the park's wildflowers and how to identify the flowers. An osprey walk and talk for children ages 8 and older will be held May 27 at 1 p.m. The walk will begin at the Spring Hill parking lot. The fee will be the park entrance fee.

All of the activities will begin at the park's interpretive center. For more information, call (732) 566-3208.