Dog Hikes & Events

September 20 & TBD - Nature Writing Workshop: Hike & Write 9-Noon
Two session workshop includes 3 hours on trail and 1.5 hour follow-up indoors group review. First part: Enjoy outdoor writing and photography on a section of the Appalachian Trail with writer/publisher Mary Jasch and photographer/outdoorsman Lance Casper. This 2-mile out and back walk is flat and easy on a boardwalk above a floodplain filled with wildflowers and wildlife. Geared to beginning writers but perfect for fiction writers, poets, or anyone who enjoys nature and wants to sharpen their skills of observation. Rain or Shine! Class size limited. Fee: $35 /person. Class size limited. For information and registration: 973-570-0759 or . Also check: http://www.dig-itmag.com/features/wildgardens_story/401_0_8_0_M/

Sunday, October 4 - Cattus Island Nature Festival 7 - 4
Slide show/talk with Mary Jasch about great places to hike in New Jersey at 1:30pm.
Rain or shine. Nature walks, photos exhibits, native American story-telling, seine Silver Bay, discovery: bees, birds, mosquitos and turtles, kayak tours, games for kids, fish printing, osprey tours, food, boat tours,
Cattus Island County Park
1170 Cattus Island Blvd.
Toms River
(732)270-6960, http://www.oceancountyparks.org

St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center Events
Monday, October 12 - Second Annual Golf Classic
To receive an invititation, or for more information, contact Stacey Bavos at 973.377.7094 or or http://www.sthuberts.org
Proceeds benefit homeless dogs and cats.
Fairmount Country Club, 400 Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ 07928