Calendar of Events

Come Out to Play, Discover, Learn!

RENT A NATURALIST
Generally curious about our preserve, its history, our plants, and the many animals that live on the preserve? Curious about the trees you've seen on your many hikes on the property? Our naturalist can answer those questions and more when you Rent a Naturalist for a one hour guided nature walk at Schiff Nature Preserve. Fees are $10 per person for a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 20. Payment in full is required to confirm the reservation. Contact us at to arrange a mutually agreed upon time and date for your guided nature walk.

Pictures of Events at Schiff
March 19, 2024 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30 pm
Environmental Book CLub
Zoom online
, Mendham, 07945

Schiff Nature Preserve members may participation in Schiff's Environmental Book Club for FREE. Meet other Schiff members eight times per year on Zoom for a friendly gathering to discuss a previously selected environmentally focused book together. New members are always welcome. Visit Schiff's website to become a member and then email our volunteer coordinator, Pete at pcthurlow@yahoo.com for details on attending the book club. March's book to be discussed at the Environmental Book Club is Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet by Ben Goldfarb.
Contact: 973-543-6004
March 22, 2024 (Friday) 6:30-8:00
Full Moon Hike
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham, 07945

Night hikes provide us with an all together magical experience. Schiff's Full Moon Hikes are an excellent opportunity to see our beautiful landscape by the light of the moon. Discover the magic of hiking at night while the moon is at its fullest, when even the most familiar trails reveal sights and sounds, they only share with the cool, quiet night. This 2 mile, 1 ½ hour hike is perfect for all experience levels, but best for guests ages 8 and above. Guests should expect to walk on uneven terrain. Guests are advised to wear hiking boots, weather appropriate attire, and bring headlamps to have on hand. Member fee is $12 per person. Non-member fee is $18 per person. Please, no pets are permitted. These walks are very popular, so early, advance registration and payment are required to confirm your place and receive any additional information in advance of the program.
Contact: 973-543-6004
March 23, 2024 (Saturday) 9:00 - 11:00 am
Volunteer Work Session
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Dr in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

The Conservation and Stewardship Committee welcomes your involvement in helping to maintain Schiff's trails, open space, and buildings. Giving back to the local nature preserve that you enjoy on a regular basis can be very satisfying... Each work session provides community members a 2 hour opportunity to work side by side with Schiff staff and Board members in a variety of hands-on land stewardship projects. Depending on the season, we may be clearing trails, removing invasive species, planting native trees and shrubs, conducting building repairs, restoring fences and bridges, or raking out the Native Garden. Volunteers (16 and under with a parent) are encouraged to dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, bring sunscreen and bug spray as appropriate, and bring a beverage and snack in a backpack for hands free walking. Meet us at the Nature Center and bring garden or work gloves. Tools provided by Schiff. Volunteers are asked to sign a waiver, provide photo release, and may bring and use their own tools if they prefer. Please pre-register online so we can plan projects accordingly.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 03/22/24
April 2, 2024 (Tuesday) 10:00 - 11:00 am
Critter Cove Story Time
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Dr in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

Join us for outdoor story time & discovery! We will meet at the Nature Center then head up the trail to Critter Cove to celebrate nature! This program is all weather event & held entirely outside, with exception of thunderstorms or high wind warnings. This program is for our youngest budding stewards ages 3-5 with an adult attending together. Dress in weather appropriate clothes and shoes. Advance registration will ensure you receive weather update 24 hours in advance. Member fee is $8/person. Non member fee $10/per person.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 04/01/24
April 14, 2024 (Sunday) 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Sunday Morning Fitness Hike
McVickers Brook Preserve
, Mendham, 07945

Join us for a brisk 5- mile hike over varied terrain across Schiff Nature Preserve. Hikers meet at McVickers Brook parking lot at (next door to) 239 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham. Vaccinated dogs on leash are welcome. This hike is indented for adults only, but small children mat accompany in backpacks. Free to members. Non- member fee is $12. This program is an all-weather event with the exception of severe weather. In the event of a cancellation, advance registration will ensure you receive a weather cancellation notice within 24 hours of the program start time. Advance registration and payment is required 24 hours in advance.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 04/13/24
April 16, 2024 (Tuesday) 7:00 PM -8:30 PM
Environmental Book Club
Online via Zoom
, Mendham, 07945

Schiff's Environmental Book Club is FREE for members. Meet other Schiff members eight times per year on Zoom for a friendly gathering to discuss an environmentally focused book covering various aspects of the natural world from wildlife to Climate to adventure and beyond. The discussions are led by members of the group. New attendees are always welcome to the book club. Want to try it for the first time to see if you like it? Just register in advance online and you will be sent a zoom link to attend the first club meeting. Want to become a member of Schiff AND attend the book club regularly? Visit Schiff's website to become a member, register in advance online, and you will be sent the Zoom link to attend each session. April's book to be discussed at the Environmental Book Club is Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We Live by Rob Dunn.
Contact: 973-543-6004
April 19, 2024 (Friday) 7:00 PM -8:15 PM
Singing Bowl Meditation
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham, 07945

Please join us for a sound healing meditation with exquisite Himalayan Singing bowls, with galactic chimes, Koshi chimes, gentle gong, drum and more. Nourish your Body, Mind and Soul! Several protocols will be played to promote peace, relaxation, stress reduction, improved intuition and clarity of thought. Improving quality of sleep, raising our vibration, improving our relationships, aligning our energetic bodies and bringing more joy into our lives. Surrender into a bath of divine healing sound! Experience the vibration of the Himalayan Bowls on the body! Allow the sound to transport you into a tranquil and heavenly state of mind, body and soul! Bring all the props you need to either lay down or sit comfortably. We have chairs for those of you who prefer to sit. Wear comfortable clothes avoiding exposed buttons or zippers. The allowable number of attendees is 10 to ensure everyone is comfortable. Member fee is $40. Non- member fee is $45. Advance registration and payment is required.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 04/18/24
April 23, 2024 (Tuesday) 7:00 PM -8:30 PM
Full Moon Hike
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Drive in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

Night hikes provide us with an all together magical experience. Schiff's Full Moon Hikes are an excellent opportunity to see our beautiful landscape by the light of the moon. Discover the magic of hiking at night while the moon is at its fullest, when even the most familiar trails reveal sights and sounds, they only share with the cool, quiet night. This 2 mile, 1 ½ hour hike is perfect for all experience levels, but best for guests ages 8 and above. Guests should expect to walk on uneven terrain. Guests are advised to wear hiking boots, weather appropriate attire, and bring headlamps to have on hand. Member fee is $12 per person. Non-member fee is $18 per person. Please, no pets are permitted. These walks are very popular, so early, advance registration and payment are required to confirm your place and receive any additional information in advance of the program.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 04/22/24
April 28, 2024 (Sunday) 9:00-11:00
Volunteer Work Session
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham, 07945

The Conservation and Stewardship Committee welcomes your involvement in helping to maintain Schiff's trails, open space, and buildings. Giving back to the local nature preserve that you enjoy on a regular basis can be very satisfying... Each work session provides community members a 2 hour opportunity to work side by side with Schiff staff and Board members in a variety of hands-on land stewardship projects. Depending on the season, we may be clearing trails, removing invasive species, planting native trees and shrubs, conducting building repairs, restoring fences and bridges, or raking out the Native Garden. Volunteers (16 and under with a parent) are encouraged to dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, bring sunscreen and bug spray as appropriate, and bring a beverage and snack in a backpack for hands free walking. Meet us at the Nature Center and bring garden or work gloves. Tools provided by Schiff. Volunteers are asked to sign a waiver, provide photo release, and may bring and use their own tools if they prefer. Please pre-register online so we can plan projects accordingly.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 04/27/24
May 7, 2024 (Tuesday) 10:00 - 11:00 am
Critter Cove Story Time
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Dr in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

Join us for outdoor story time & discovery! We will meet at the Nature Center then head up the trail to Critter Cove to celebrate nature! This program is all weather event & held entirely outside, with exception of thunderstorms or high wind warnings. This program is for our youngest budding stewards ages 3-5 with an adult attending together. Dress in weather appropriate clothes and shoes. Advance registration will ensure you receive weather update 24 hours in advance. Member fee is $8/person. Non member fee $12/per person.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 05/06/24
May 12, 2024 (Sunday) 9:00-11:00
Sunday Morning Fitness Hike
McVickers Brook Preserve
(parking lot next to) 239 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham, 07945

Take Mom on a Nice Hike for Mother's Day! Join us for a brisk 5- mile hike over varied terrain across Schiff Nature Preserve. Hikers meet at McVickers Brook parking lot at (next door to) 239 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham. Vaccinated dogs on leash are welcome. This hike is intented for adults only, but small children may accompany in backpacks. Free to members. Non- member fee is $12. This program is an all weather event with the exception of severe weather. In the event of a cancellation, advance registration will ensure you receive a weather cancellation notice within 24 hours of the program start time. Advance registration and payment is required 24 hours in advance.
Contact: 973-543-6004
May 17, 2024 (Friday) 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Singing Bowl Meditation
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Drive in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

Please join us for a sound healing meditation with exquisite Himalayan Singing bowls, with galactic chimes, Koshi chimes, gentle gong, drum and more. Nourish your Body, Mind and Soul! Several protocols will be played to promote peace, relaxation, stress reduction, improved intuition and clarity of thought. Improving quality of sleep, raising our vibration, improving our relationships, aligning our energetic bodies and bringing more joy into our lives. Surrender into a bath of divine healing sound! Experience the vibration of the Himalayan Bowls on the body! Allow the sound to transport you into a tranquil and heavenly state of mind, body and soul! Bring all the props you need to either lay down or sit comfortably. We have chairs for those of you who prefer to sit. Wear comfortable clothes avoiding exposed buttons or zippers. The allowable number of attendees is 10 to ensure everyone is comfortable. Member fee is $40. Non- member fee is $45. Advance registration and payment is required.
Contact: 9735436004
- Register by 05/16/24
May 19, 2024 (Sunday) 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Music in the Woods- Joe Cirotti Quintet
Schiff Nature Preserve- Amphitheatre
Use 339 Schiff Drive, Mendham, 07945

Schiff's Music in the Woods concert series allows nature and music lovers to converge on Schiff Nature Preserve to be rewarded with an outdoor listening experience among the trees. Feel free to bring your snacks, (adult) beverages, and perhaps a pillow for stadium bench seating comfort, wear comfortable walking shoes for the 30 minute walk up into the beautiful woods of the preserve. The Amphitheatre provides a unique outdoor opportunity for community, nature, and music all blended together for a lovely afternoon. On May 19th, we welcome back Joe Cirrotti with his quintet; friends and pickers, Joe Cirotti, Peter Lister, Mike Alexander, Tim Coyle, and Dan DeRiso all share a mutual love of American roots music, playing an eclectic array of both original, and cover material spanning decades.

These concerts will be held in a large outdoor Amphitheatre setting that requires guests to arrive by 3:30 pm to allow for the 30-minute walk up to the venue. Guests may BYOB, snacks, and pillows for your comfort. Seating capacity and parking are limited, so carpooling is suggested. Advance ticket purchases are required. Current Member fee is $20. Schiff (new and renew) membership and MITW ticket bundle pricing is $65. Non- member fee is $25. Ticket proceeds directly support Schiff and the musicians. Outdoor events occur shy of rain or thunderstorms. Refunds will be processed automatically in the event of a cancellation.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 05/19/24
May 24, 2024 (Friday) 7:00-8:30 pm
Full Moon Hike
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (339 Schiff Drive), Mendham, 07945

Night hikes provide us with an all together magical experience. Schiff's Full Moon Hikes are an excellent opportunity to see our beautiful landscape by the light of the moon. Discover the magic of hiking at night while the moon is at its fullest, when even the most familiar trails reveal sights and sounds, they only share with the cool, quiet night. This 2 mile, 1 ½ hour hike is perfect for all experience levels, but best for guests ages 8 and above. Guests should expect to walk on uneven terrain. Guests are advised to wear hiking boots, weather appropriate attire, and bring headlamps to have on hand. Member fee is $12 per person. Non-member fee is $18 per person. Please, no pets are permitted. These walks are very popular, so early, advance registration and payment are required to confirm your place and receive any additional information in advance of the program.
Contact: 9735436004
- Register by 05/23/24
May 25, 2024 (Saturday) 9:00-11:00 am
Volunteer Work Session
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Drive in GPS), Mendham, 07945

The Conservation and Stewardship Committee welcomes your involvement in helping to maintain Schiff's trails, open space, and buildings. Giving back to the local nature preserve that you enjoy on a regular basis can be very satisfying... Each work session provides community members a 2 hour opportunity to work side by side with Schiff staff and Board members in a variety of hands-on land stewardship projects. Depending on the season, we may be clearing trails, removing invasive species, planting native trees and shrubs, conducting building repairs, restoring fences and bridges, or raking out the Native Garden. Volunteers (16 and under with a parent) are encouraged to dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, bring sunscreen and bug spray as appropriate, and bring a beverage and snack in a backpack for hands free walking. Meet us at the Nature Center and bring garden or work gloves. Tools provided by Schiff. Volunteers are asked to sign a waiver, provide photo release, and may bring and use their own tools if they prefer. Please pre-register online so we can plan projects accordingly.
Contact: 9735436004
May 28, 2024 (Tuesday) 7:00 PM -8:30 PM
Environmental Book Club
Online via Zoom
, Mendham, 07945

Schiff's Environmental Book Club is FREE for members. Meet other Schiff members eight times per year on Zoom for a friendly gathering to discuss an environmentally focused book covering various aspects of the natural world from wildlife to Climate to adventure and beyond. The discussions are led by members of the group. New attendees are always welcome to the book club. Want to try it for the first time to see if you like it? Just register in advance online and you will be sent a zoom link to attend the first club meeting. Want to become a member of Schiff AND attend the book club regularly? Visit Schiff's website to become a member, register in advance online, and you will be sent the Zoom link to attend each session.
Contact: 973-543-6004
June 1, 2024 (Saturday) 6:30- 9:30 pm
15th Annual Environmental Film Festival
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Dr in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

Each year, Schiff strives to show inspiring environmental films, offer a friendly low-key community gathering, raise funds for Schiff, and promote learning and discussion of important environmental issues. A true community event, the Environmental Film Festival held at Schiff Nature Preserve allows our visitors to explore the preserve in a unique manner. The night of the festival, the Wood Badge Lodge is transformed into a wonderful Woodland Theatre. With the fire pit ablaze and folks gathering and socializing on the picnic benches and seating strewn around the fire, we enjoy catching up with our EFF guests and Schiff members as we wait for dusk to arrive.

Schiff provides the hayride, the alfresco movie experience, a primitive latrine, picnic bench and lawn chair seating, freshly made popcorn, and water. You may hike up or take the hayride, but be sure to bring a picnic dinner, beverages, and a friend or two! For those with ambulatory limitations, please be advised of the rocky and uneven terrain adjacent to the Wood Badge Lodge. All proceeds of the evening support the mission of Schiff Natural Lands Trust.

This Year's Feature Film: THE AMERICAN RIVER
Mary Bruno spent her childhood fearing the polluted stretch of the Passaic River near her home. Decades later, she returns to rediscover the river of her youth. AMERICAN RIVER is a cinematic adventure that follows Ms. Bruno and river guide Carl Alderson on a 4 ‐day, 80‐mile kayak journey from the Passaic's pristine headwaters to its toxic mouth in Newark Bay. Along the way, candid conversations with residents, experts and advocates reveal the Passaic's extraordinary history, geology, and ecology: How did this powerful and once‐celebrated river become one of the most contaminated in America? Can it be saved?

AMERICAN RIVER
Three years in the making, AMERICAN RIVER was directed by seasoned filmmaker Scott Morris and based on Ms. Bruno's 2012 book, An American River: From Paradise to Superfund. Like the book, the film is a unique blend of personal memoir, adventure, history, and science. Mary and Carl explore the Passaic's beauty, navigate its many twists and turns, pass through cities including Paterson and Great Falls and visit Mary's hometown as they head towards the industrial disaster that poisoned the Passaic for the past 60 years. The entire journey was captured in both grand and intimate scale from the water, land, and air by an experienced crew with ten 4K cameras. Mary and Carl's dynamic personalities bring insight, urgency, and humor to every scene. An original score, graphic animation and rare archival images enrich the story. S. Dillard Kirby is Executive Producer; AMERICAN RIVER is his second film project with Scott Morris.

Lovers of environmental documentary movies who also enjoy a good hike to a magical outdoor venue within the preserve, please consider selecting the NEW Schiff membership/EFF ticket bundle price. The EFF/Membership ticket bundle price is $65. Member fee is $20. Non- member fee is $25. Senior (65+) and Student fee is $15. In the event of light rain, the event will stand. We will show the films inside the Wood Badge Lodge.
learn more about the festival
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 06/01/24
June 4, 2024 (Tuesday) 10:00 - 11:00 am
Critter Cove Story Time
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Drive in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

Join us for outdoor story time & discovery! We will meet at the Nature Center then head up the trail to Critter Cove to celebrate nature! This program is all weather event & held entirely outside, with exception of thunderstorms or high wind warnings. This program is for our youngest budding stewards ages 3-5 with an adult attending together. Dress in weather appropriate clothes and shoes. Advance registration will ensure you receive weather update 24 hours in advance. Member fee is $8/person. Non member fee $12/per person.
Contact: 9735436004
- Register by 06/03/24
June 9, 2024 (Sunday) 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Sunday Morning Fitness Hike
McVickers Brook Preserve
, Mendham, 07945

Join us for a brisk 5- mile hike over varied terrain across Schiff Nature Preserve. Hikers meet at McVickers Brook parking lot at (next door to) 239 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham. Vaccinated dogs on leash are welcome. This hike is intended for adults only, but small children mat accompany in backpacks. Free to members. Non- member fee is $12. This program is an all-weather event with the exception of severe weather. In the event of a cancellation, advance registration will ensure you receive a weather cancellation notice within 24 hours of the program start time. Advance registration and payment is required 24 hours in advance.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 06/08/24
June 17, 2024 (Monday) to June 21, 2024 (Friday) 9 am- 12 pm
Fledglings Session I- What a Wonderful World
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Dr in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

Children ages 3 to 5 years of age will have the opportunity to spend each morning of our week together exploring the forest, streams, and great meadow, developing their confidence, and laying the foundation for a lifelong appreciation of nature. Environmental Educators facilitate hands-on experiences through nature exploration with observation and reflection. Ample time for free play allows children to engage in meaningful experiences with their peers and the environment. Spring Fledglings is held entirely outdoors, with an indoor space available for extreme weather (lightning, high winds). Appropriate attire for comfort outdoors is expected. The opportunity to witness nature no matter the weather leads to a greater appreciation and respect for our environment. Children must be potty trained. Instructor: Child ratio 4:1. This is a drop off program so parents will be asked to provide emergency contact information. Advance registration and payment are required. Capacity limited to just 8 children. Member fee: $255. Non-member fee: $285.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 06/16/24
June 21, 2024 (Friday) 8:00-9:30 pm
Full Moon Hike
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Drive in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

Night hikes provide us with an all together magical experience. Schiff's Full Moon Hikes are an excellent opportunity to see our beautiful landscape by the light of the moon. Discover the magic of hiking at night while the moon is at its fullest, when even the most familiar trails reveal sights and sounds, they only share with the cool, quiet night. This 2 mile, 1 ½ hour hike is perfect for all experience levels, but best for guests ages 8 and above. Guests should expect to walk on uneven terrain. Guests are advised to wear hiking boots, weather appropriate attire, and bring headlamps to have on hand. Member fee is $12 per person. Non-member fee is $18 per person. Please, no pets are permitted. These walks are very popular, so early, advance registration and payment are required to confirm your place and receive any additional information in advance of the program.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 06/20/24
June 21, 2024 (Friday) 7:00 PM -8:15 PM
Singing Bowl Meditation
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Drive in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

Please join us for a sound healing meditation with exquisite Himalayan Singing bowls, with galactic chimes, Koshi chimes, gentle gong, drum and more. Nourish your Body, Mind and Soul! Several protocols will be played to promote peace, relaxation, stress reduction, improved intuition and clarity of thought. Improving quality of sleep, raising our vibration, improving our relationships, aligning our energetic bodies and bringing more joy into our lives. Surrender into a bath of divine healing sound! Experience the vibration of the Himalayan Bowls on the body! Allow the sound to transport you into a tranquil and heavenly state of mind, body and soul! Bring all the props you need to either lay down or sit comfortably. We have chairs for those of you who prefer to sit. Wear comfortable clothes avoiding exposed buttons or zippers. The allowable number of attendees is 10 to ensure everyone is comfortable. Member fee is $40. Non- member fee is $45. Advance registration and payment is required.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 06/20/24
June 22, 2024 (Saturday) 9:00-11:00
Volunteer Work Session
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham, 07945

The Conservation and Stewardship Committee welcomes your involvement in helping to maintain Schiff's trails, open space, and buildings. Giving back to the local nature preserve that you enjoy on a regular basis can be very satisfying... Each work session provides community members a 2 hour opportunity to work side by side with Schiff staff and Board members in a variety of hands-on land stewardship projects. Depending on the season, we may be clearing trails, removing invasive species, planting native trees and shrubs, conducting building repairs, restoring fences and bridges, or raking out the Native Garden. Volunteers (16 and under with a parent) are encouraged to dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, bring sunscreen and bug spray as appropriate, and bring a beverage and snack in a backpack for hands free walking. Meet us at the Nature Center and bring garden or work gloves. Tools provided by Schiff. Volunteers are asked to sign a waiver, provide photo release, and may bring and use their own tools if they prefer. Please pre-register online so we can plan projects accordingly.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 06/21/24
June 23, 2024 (Sunday) 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Music in the Woods - Marybird & The Wooden Nickle Band
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Drive in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

Schiff's Music in the Woods concert series allows nature and music lovers to converge on Schiff Nature Preserve to be rewarded with an outdoor listening experience among the trees. Feel free to bring your snacks, (adult) beverages, and perhaps a pillow for stadium bench seating comfort, wear comfortable walking shoes for the 30-minute walk up into the beautiful woods of the preserve. The Amphitheatre provides a unique outdoor opportunity for community, nature, and music all blended together for a lovely afternoon. On June 23, we look forward to hosting Maribyrd & The Wooden Nickle Band. Affectionately described by her peers as "NJ's Joni Mitchell", Maribyrd is a singer/songwriter, born and raised in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of Northern NJ. Her live performances range from intimate and acoustic, to dynamic full bands, and everything in between. As a recording artist Maribyrd has released 3 albums, (available on CD and all of the usual streaming platforms, links can be found at www.maribyrd.com). She will be joined by Christina Alessi, who fronts The Toll Collectors, one of the many projects Byrd is involved with. They will be backed by The Wooden Nickel Band, a rotating lineup of some of the finest musicians NJ has to offer.

These concerts will be held in a large outdoor Amphitheatre setting that requires guests to arrive by 3:30 pm to allow for the 30-minute walk up to the venue. Guests may BYOB, snacks, and pillows for your comfort. Seating capacity and parking are limited, so carpooling is suggested. Advance ticket purchases are required. Current Member fee is $20. Schiff (new and renew) membership and MITW ticket bundle pricing is $65. Non- member fee is $25. Ticket proceeds directly support Schiff and the musicians. Outdoor events occur shy of rain or thunderstorms. Refunds will be processed automatically in the event of a cancellation.
Contact: 973-543-6004
June 24, 2024 (Monday) to June 28, 2024 (Friday) 9 am- 12 pm
Fledglings Session II- Super Heros of Nature
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Dr in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

Children ages 3 to 5 years of age will have the opportunity to spend each morning of our week together exploring the forest, streams, and great meadow, developing their confidence, and laying the foundation for a lifelong appreciation of nature. Environmental Educators facilitate hands-on experiences through nature exploration with observation and reflection. Ample time for free play allows children to engage in meaningful experiences with their peers and the environment. Spring Fledglings is held entirely outdoors, with an indoor space available for extreme weather (lightning, high winds). Appropriate attire for comfort outdoors is expected. The opportunity to witness nature no matter the weather leads to a greater appreciation and respect for our environment. Children must be potty trained. Instructor: Child ratio 4:1. This is a drop off program so parents will be asked to provide emergency contact information. Advance registration and payment are required. Capacity is limited to just 8 children. Member fee: $255. Non-member fee: $285.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 06/23/24
July 2, 2024 (Tuesday) 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Critter Cove Story Time
Schiff Nature Preserve
339 Pleasant Valley Road (Use 339 Schiff Drive in your GPS), Mendham, 07945

Join us for outdoor story time & discovery! We will meet at the Nature Center then head up the trail to Critter Cove to celebrate nature! This program is all weather event & held entirely outside, with exception of thunderstorms or high wind warnings. This program is for our youngest budding stewards ages 3-5 with an adult attending together. Dress in weather appropriate clothes and shoes. Advance registration will ensure you receive weather update 24 hours in advance. Member fee is $8/person. Non-member fee $12/per person.
Contact: 973-543-6004
- Register by 07/01/24