Scout programs are available to schedule on weekday afternoons, please call for an appointment.
Guided Programs
90-Minute Programs
On the hunt for your next adventure? Try one of our longer programs, with topics that are fun for all ages:
- Fossil Hunting
- Geocaching Challenge Course
- Pond Netting
- Farmhouse Tours
Looking to fill a badge requirement? Poricy Park has something special for every level of scout:
- Daisy: Eco Trekker
- Brownie: Bugs
- Junior: Animal Habitats
- Tiger: My Tiger Jungle
- Wolf: Finding Your Way
- Bear: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns
- Webelos: Earth Rocks
Fee: $90.00 (non-resident $108.00) for first 8 scouts, $8.00 (non-resident $10.00) per additional child, limit 15 total scouts + siblings
Guided Hikes
Want something a bit shorter? These 30-45 minute walks are perfect for meeting up afterschool:
- Evergreens
- Tracks
- Letters in Branches (Nature Photography)
- Skunk Cabbage
- Tricks in Nature
- Invasive Plants
- More!
Un-Guided Programs
Grab-and-Go Rentals
Rentals are available during normal business hours at the Poricy Park Nature Center (345 Oak Hill Road, Red Bank), Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. Cost of each set is $5.00 and a deposit is required. No reservation is needed, but please call ahead to ensure availability, 732-615-2260.
- Fossil Screens and Trowels
Space Rentals
Poricy Park has three spaces available for rent: Fire Pit, Pavilion, and Fossil Beds. Rentals are for 2-hour blocks and must be reserved at least two weeks in advance. Use of the fire pit requires additional permits from the town fire marshal.
