Nature Activities for All Ages! Clark & Rahway, NJ Friday & Saturday

When would you prefer to sample? (check all that apply) MAPS AND DIRECTIONS __ Friday evening (5:00 pm-dusk) __ Overnight* __ Saturday morning (8:00 am—12noon) __ Saturday afternoon (1:00 pm– 5:00 pm)

*What type of camping equipment do you have? (for specialists/scientists only)

___None ___1, 2 or 4-person Tent ESPOSITO PARK, ___Camp stove ___ Other (list)______CLARK RESERVOIR &

What type of sampling /identification equipment can you MILTON LAKE PARK provide? From GS Parkway exit 135 Clark paper recycledon Printed Clark & Rahway, NJ follow towards CLARK/BRANT AVE. ___ GPS unit From Brant Ave, turn left on WESTFIELD AVE. (CR-613) - go Friday & Saturday, June 11-12 ___ Nets (dip/seine/insect) 0.6 mi ___ Microscopes (stereoscope/compound) Turn right on MADISON HILL RD.(CR-604) - go 0.8 mi to 5:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. ___ Sampling pans ESPOSITO PARK on left Rain or Shine ___ Hand lens/magnifying glasses From Elizabeth/Linden ___ Binoculars From St.George’s Ave., turn right on Westfield Ave.(CR-613) - go ___ I.D./field guides 0.6 mi ___ Tape recorder Turn left on MADISON HILL RD(CR-604) - go 0.8 mi to ___ Digital Camera ESPOSITO PARK on left ___ Laptop for data entry From Woodbridge ___ Other (list)______From SAINT GEORGES AVE, RAHWAY, turn Left on ______WESTFIELD AVE(CR-613) - go 0.6 mi and follow above. ______From Scotch Plains/Plainfield Follow MARTINE AVE(CR-655)/LAKE AVE(CR-655) Free Admission! Do you know of any other scientists or naturalists who might Bear left on OAK RIDGE RD(CR-607)/RARITAN RD(CR-607)- wish to participate? If so, may we contact them? go 0.7 mi Nature Activities For All Ages! Turn right on MADISON HILL RD(CR-604) - go 1.0 mi to ______ESPOSITO PARK on left

(name/address/phone/email) From Westfield/Mountainside

______From CENTRAL AVE, WESTFIELD, turn right on RARITAN 370/059 RD(CR-607) - go 1.1 mi Turn left on MADISON HILL RD(CR-604) - go 0.9 mi to

______ESPOSITO PARK on left (area of expertise?)

From Cranford

______

From WALNUT AVE, turn right on RARITAN RD(CR-607) - go

1.5 mi and follow above. Bio-Blitz Central Tent featuring:

______

Live Animal Exhibits and Scientific Field Station!

In partnership with:

Comments: Auburn University, Alabama * Brooklyn Botanic Garden MPA, CMC, Sponsored by: Chairman

______Director,

Colonia High School Fishing Club Manager County Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Vice Chairwoman Vice

Rick Proctor Proctor Rick Van Blake Rayland

______Elizabeth River/Arthur Kill Watershed Association Mirabella Alexander

Union County Dept. of Parks &

______Friends of Lenape Park * Jenkinson’s Aquarium Community Renewal

______Newark Museum* NJDEP Fish & Wildlife Ward Nancy RMC, MPA, Clerk of the Board the of Clerk MPA, RMC, NJ Mycological Association Kean University *Newark Museum Thank you for agreeing to participate! NJDEP Watershed Ambassador Program /AmeriCorps COUNTY UNION PSE&G

Alfred J. Faella, J. Faella, Alfred Springfield Environmental Commission Manager/ County Deputy With

*for specialists/scientists only Clark Environmental Commission Sullivan, P. Daniel

Director Administrative Services Administrative Director ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Starbucks, Trailside Nature & Science Center * Turtle Back Zoo

M. Elizabeth Genievich, Genievich, Elizabeth M. Whole Foods, Panera Breads, Target,

Deborah P. Scanlon, Scanlon, P. Deborah

George W. Devanney, W. Devanney, George

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN BOARD

Mohamed S. JallohS. Mohamed Kowalski Jane Bette Estrada G. Angel NJ American Water, MC727Organics, Ducky Life, For info. re: Union County Bio-Blitzes go to: Renewal & Community Parks of Department

Nicole L. DiRado, DiRado, Nicole L. Origanagaya Café, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, http://www.ucnj.org/parks/bioblitz.html National Gardening Assoc., Wild Birds Unlimited

UnionCounty Dept. Parks Community & Renewal 2325 South Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

WHAT IS BIO-BLITZ 2010? WHY ESPOSITO PARK, WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? SIGN UP TODAY! A Bio-Blitz is a 24-hour intensive effort to measure LARK ESERVOIR AND JOIN US FOR the biodiversity (“species richness”) of a natural C R Complete and mail this form by PUBLIC ACTIVITIES AND May 15 area. Often, Bio-Blitzes are conducted in urban MILTON LAKE PARK? GUIDED WALKS! to: parks and green spaces. Betty Ann Kelly The Clark Reservoir encompasses 168.25 acres and Everyone is invited to Bio-Blitz 2010. People of all Union County ’s ecologically diverse and Union County Dept. of Parks & Community Renewal abuts the 51.44-acre Milton Lake Park. Esposito ages, as well as school, scout, religious, and 2325 South Avenue historically rich parkland makes up the fifth oldest Park, the site of Bio-Blitz Central, is 13 acres in community groups are welcome to enjoy the many Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 county park system in the nation. In 2005, the size, and aside from active recreation amenities activities and workshops that will be offered. 908-789-3683 county began a systematic survey of its parks such as a skate park and playground, includes a Possibilities include frog slogs, owl prowls, stream [email protected] through the annual Bio-Blitz. This year, our 6th small wetland, stream, and wildflower meadow. sampling, animal tracking, and bird walks, among Annual Bio-Blitz will be held at Clark Reservoir Name(s)/Group:______Together ,the 232.69-acre study site offers ample other exciting activities. A complete schedule of and Esposito Park in Clark , and Milton Lake Park sampling opportunities. While Milton Lake Park events will be available at registration. The public Address:______in Rahway. Union County will once again partner was acquired by the County in 1936, Clark will also have the opportunity to observe and, in with Kean University to raise awareness of the Reservoir and Esposito Park were both acquired in some cases, work alongside scientists. The “Bio- City/State/Zip:______diversity of life in this urban/suburban parkland 2007. Originally called the Middlesex Reservoir, it Blitz Central” Tent will feature live plant and and, in turn, the importance of preserving and Phone: (___)______was sold to the Township of Clark in 1997 and then animal displays, informational exhibits, and a managing essential wildlife habitat. We hope to sold to the County for $1 in 2007. The purchase of working field lab where identifications and Email:______foster a sense of stewardship and appreciation the Reservoir and Esposito Park was made findings will be recorded. Expertise Level–please select one: among school and community groups and possible through the County’s Open Space Trust individuals. Additionally, Bio-Blitz promotes the Fund and is in keeping with the historic Olmsted ___ Expert–I am very skilled at species ID within my inter- SCIENTISTS, est and would be comfortable as a group leader or working use of parkland as outdoor classrooms. vision of a connected greenway park system. independently. ATURALISTS AND Greenways provide valuable habitat, and act as a N , Throughout the evening of June 11th and the SERIOUS AMATEURS NEEDED ___ Amateur Naturalist–I have a moderate level of skill in following day, scientists, expert naturalists, and stopover and wildlife corridor for resident and species ID within my interest and would be more comfortable if teamed up w/someone of a higher degree of expertise. amateurs will sample and identify as many plant migratory wildlife, including red tail hawks, great FOR FIELD SURVEY TEAMS! ___ Volunteer*–I am interested in natural history and would and animal species as possible. The findings from egrets, great blue herons, screech and great horned owls, coyotes, red fox, and much more. like to join a group in the field. this 24-hour “snapshot” will provide invaluable information about the parks’ ecosystems and may Area of expertise or group you would like to help county officials manage parkland for wildlife. assist: (circle one) Algae Insects Amphibians/Reptiles Macro Invertebrates Birds Mammals Fish Plants Fungi (macro/micro) Water Quality Monitoring Other (list below) ______If you have a passionate interest and/or area of expertise such as plant or animal identification, or *Volunteers are also needed for the following areas: if you are knowledgeable about local history, ___Bio-Blitz Central Docents BIO-BLITZ 2010 COMMITTEE geology, or natural history, complete and mail the ___Information Table Milton Lake Park ___Parking Amphibians and Reptiles: Danny Mendez (Turtle Back Zoo) form to the right and join a team. ___Photographer Aquatic Invertebrates: Steven Hruby (NJDEP/NJWAP/AmeriCorps) ___Program Assistants/Instructors Birds: Frank Budney, (Friends of Lenape Park ) Chair: Betty Ann Kelly (Union Co. Parks Community Renewal) Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older to ___Program Guides Education: Sylvia Weisbrot participate on a team. ___Registration Environmental Monitoring: John Dobosiewicz, PhD (Kean University, ___Runners Elizabeth River/Arthur Kill Watershed Association) The success of Bio-Blitz 2010 is dependent upon PROGRAM REGISTRATION Fish: Shawn Crouse (NJDEP/DFW) Fungi: Dorothy Smullen & Marc Grobman (NJ Mycological Association) It is that range of biodiversity that we must care for - the size and skill of the teams; the bigger and Are you interested in being contacted about: Insects: Sule Oygur, PhD (Newark Museum) the whole thing - rather than just one or two stars. more skillful the team, the more data we can Mammals: Holly Jantz, (Auburn University) Program offerings? ____ yes ____no Photography: Debbie Partesi, Gary Szelc, Natalie Gregorio –David Attenborough collect and ultimately use to better manage our If yes, size of group? ____ Plants: John Medallis parkland. Topics interested in? Public Outreach: Karen Inzillo, (TNSC-UCPCR) ______When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it Publicity: Tom Plante, (UC Office of Public Information) hitched to everything else in the universe. –John Muir WHAT IS BIO-BLITZ 2010? WHY ESPOSITO PARK, WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? SIGN UP TODAY! A Bio-Blitz is a 24-hour intensive effort to measure LARK ESERVOIR AND JOIN US FOR the biodiversity (“species richness”) of a natural C R Complete and mail this form by PUBLIC ACTIVITIES AND May 15 area. Often, Bio-Blitzes are conducted in urban MILTON LAKE PARK? GUIDED WALKS! to: parks and green spaces. Betty Ann Kelly The Clark Reservoir encompasses 168.25 acres and Everyone is invited to Bio-Blitz 2010. People of all Union County ’s ecologically diverse and Union County Dept. of Parks & Community Renewal abuts the 51.44-acre Milton Lake Park. Esposito ages, as well as school, scout, religious, and 2325 South Avenue historically rich parkland makes up the fifth oldest Park, the site of Bio-Blitz Central, is 13 acres in community groups are welcome to enjoy the many Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 county park system in the nation. In 2005, the size, and aside from active recreation amenities activities and workshops that will be offered. 908-789-3683 county began a systematic survey of its parks such as a skate park and playground, includes a Possibilities include frog slogs, owl prowls, stream [email protected] through the annual Bio-Blitz. This year, our 6th small wetland, stream, and wildflower meadow. sampling, animal tracking, and bird walks, among Annual Bio-Blitz will be held at Clark Reservoir Name(s)/Group:______Together ,the 232.69-acre study site offers ample other exciting activities. A complete schedule of and Esposito Park in Clark , and Milton Lake Park sampling opportunities. While Milton Lake Park events will be available at registration. The public Address:______in Rahway. Union County will once again partner was acquired by the County in 1936, Clark will also have the opportunity to observe and, in with Kean University to raise awareness of the Reservoir and Esposito Park were both acquired in some cases, work alongside scientists. The “Bio- City/State/Zip:______diversity of life in this urban/suburban parkland 2007. Originally called the Middlesex Reservoir, it Blitz Central” Tent will feature live plant and and, in turn, the importance of preserving and Phone: (___)______was sold to the Township of Clark in 1997 and then animal displays, informational exhibits, and a managing essential wildlife habitat. We hope to sold to the County for $1 in 2007. The purchase of working field lab where identifications and Email:______foster a sense of stewardship and appreciation the Reservoir and Esposito Park was made findings will be recorded. Expertise Level–please select one: among school and community groups and possible through the County’s Open Space Trust individuals. Additionally, Bio-Blitz promotes the Fund and is in keeping with the historic Olmsted ___ Expert–I am very skilled at species ID within my inter- SCIENTISTS, est and would be comfortable as a group leader or working use of parkland as outdoor classrooms. vision of a connected greenway park system. independently. ATURALISTS AND Greenways provide valuable habitat, and act as a N , Throughout the evening of June 11th and the SERIOUS AMATEURS NEEDED ___ Amateur Naturalist–I have a moderate level of skill in following day, scientists, expert naturalists, and stopover and wildlife corridor for resident and species ID within my interest and would be more comfortable if teamed up w/someone of a higher degree of expertise. amateurs will sample and identify as many plant migratory wildlife, including red tail hawks, great FOR FIELD SURVEY TEAMS! ___ Volunteer*–I am interested in natural history and would and animal species as possible. The findings from egrets, great blue herons, screech and great horned owls, coyotes, red fox, and much more. like to join a group in the field. this 24-hour “snapshot” will provide invaluable information about the parks’ ecosystems and may Area of expertise or group you would like to help county officials manage parkland for wildlife. assist: (circle one) Algae Insects Amphibians/Reptiles Macro Invertebrates Birds Mammals Fish Plants Fungi (macro/micro) Water Quality Monitoring Other (list below) ______If you have a passionate interest and/or area of expertise such as plant or animal identification, or *Volunteers are also needed for the following areas: if you are knowledgeable about local history, ___Bio-Blitz Central Docents BIO-BLITZ 2010 COMMITTEE geology, or natural history, complete and mail the ___Information Table Milton Lake Park ___Parking Amphibians and Reptiles: Danny Mendez (Turtle Back Zoo) form to the right and join a team. ___Photographer Aquatic Invertebrates: Steven Hruby (NJDEP/NJWAP/AmeriCorps) ___Program Assistants/Instructors Birds: Frank Budney, (Friends of Lenape Park ) Chair: Betty Ann Kelly (Union Co. Parks Community Renewal) Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older to ___Program Guides Education: Sylvia Weisbrot participate on a team. ___Registration Environmental Monitoring: John Dobosiewicz, PhD (Kean University, ___Runners Elizabeth River/Arthur Kill Watershed Association) The success of Bio-Blitz 2010 is dependent upon PROGRAM REGISTRATION Fish: Shawn Crouse (NJDEP/DFW) Fungi: Dorothy Smullen & Marc Grobman (NJ Mycological Association) It is that range of biodiversity that we must care for - the size and skill of the teams; the bigger and Are you interested in being contacted about: Insects: Sule Oygur, PhD (Newark Museum) the whole thing - rather than just one or two stars. more skillful the team, the more data we can Mammals: Holly Jantz, (Auburn University) Program offerings? ____ yes ____no Photography: Debbie Partesi, Gary Szelc, Natalie Gregorio –David Attenborough collect and ultimately use to better manage our If yes, size of group? ____ Plants: John Medallis parkland. Topics interested in? Public Outreach: Karen Inzillo, (TNSC-UCPCR) ______When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it Publicity: Tom Plante, (UC Office of Public Information) hitched to everything else in the universe. –John Muir

*What type of camping equipment do you have? (for specialists/scientists only)

___None ___1, 2 or 4-person Tent ESPOSITO PARK, ___Camp stove ___ Other (list)______CLARK RESERVOIR &

(name/address/phone/email) From Westfield/Mountainside

______From CENTRAL AVE, WESTFIELD, turn right on RARITAN 370/059 RD(CR-607) - go 1.1 mi Turn left on MADISON HILL RD(CR-604) - go 0.9 mi to

______ESPOSITO PARK on left (area of expertise?)

From Cranford

______

From WALNUT AVE, turn right on RARITAN RD(CR-607) - go

1.5 mi and follow above. Bio-Blitz Central Tent featuring:

______

Live Animal Exhibits and Scientific Field Station!

In partnership with:

Comments: Auburn University, Alabama * Brooklyn Botanic Garden MPA, CMC, Sponsored by: Chairman

______Director,

Colonia High School Fishing Club Manager County Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Vice Chairwoman Vice

Rick Proctor Proctor Rick Van Blake Rayland

______Elizabeth River/Arthur Kill Watershed Association Mirabella Alexander

Union County Dept. of Parks &

______Friends of Lenape Park * Jenkinson’s Aquarium Community Renewal

Alfred J. Faella, J. Faella, Alfred Springfield Environmental Commission Manager/ County Deputy With

*for specialists/scientists only Clark Environmental Commission Sullivan, P. Daniel

Director Administrative Services Administrative Director ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Starbucks, Trailside Nature & Science Center * Turtle Back Zoo

M. Elizabeth Genievich, Genievich, Elizabeth M. Whole Foods, Panera Breads, Target,

Deborah P. Scanlon, Scanlon, P. Deborah

George W. Devanney, W. Devanney, George

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN BOARD

Mohamed S. JallohS. Mohamed Kowalski Jane Bette Estrada G. Angel NJ American Water, MC727Organics, Ducky Life, For info. re: Union County Bio-Blitzes go to: Renewal & Community Parks of Department

Nicole L. DiRado, DiRado, Nicole L. Origanagaya Café, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, http://www.ucnj.org/parks/bioblitz.html National Gardening Assoc., Wild Birds Unlimited

UnionCounty Dept. Parks Community & Renewal 2325 South Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

*What type of camping equipment do you have? (for specialists/scientists only)

___None ___1, 2 or 4-person Tent ESPOSITO PARK, ___Camp stove ___ Other (list)______CLARK RESERVOIR &

(name/address/phone/email) From Westfield/Mountainside

______From CENTRAL AVE, WESTFIELD, turn right on RARITAN 370/059 RD(CR-607) - go 1.1 mi Turn left on MADISON HILL RD(CR-604) - go 0.9 mi to

______ESPOSITO PARK on left (area of expertise?)

From Cranford

______

From WALNUT AVE, turn right on RARITAN RD(CR-607) - go

1.5 mi and follow above. Bio-Blitz Central Tent featuring:

______

Live Animal Exhibits and Scientific Field Station!

In partnership with:

Comments: Auburn University, Alabama * Brooklyn Botanic Garden MPA, CMC, Sponsored by: Chairman

______Director,

Colonia High School Fishing Club Manager County Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Vice Chairwoman Vice

Rick Proctor Proctor Rick Van Blake Rayland

______Elizabeth River/Arthur Kill Watershed Association Mirabella Alexander

Union County Dept. of Parks &

______Friends of Lenape Park * Jenkinson’s Aquarium Community Renewal

Alfred J. Faella, J. Faella, Alfred Springfield Environmental Commission Manager/ County Deputy With

*for specialists/scientists only Clark Environmental Commission Sullivan, P. Daniel

Director Administrative Services Administrative Director ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Starbucks, Trailside Nature & Science Center * Turtle Back Zoo

M. Elizabeth Genievich, Genievich, Elizabeth M. Whole Foods, Panera Breads, Target,

Deborah P. Scanlon, Scanlon, P. Deborah

George W. Devanney, W. Devanney, George

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN BOARD

Mohamed S. JallohS. Mohamed Kowalski Jane Bette Estrada G. Angel NJ American Water, MC727Organics, Ducky Life, For info. re: Union County Bio-Blitzes go to: Renewal & Community Parks of Department

Nicole L. DiRado, DiRado, Nicole L. Origanagaya Café, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, http://www.ucnj.org/parks/bioblitz.html National Gardening Assoc., Wild Birds Unlimited

UnionCounty Dept. Parks Community & Renewal 2325 South Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

*What type of camping equipment do you have? (for specialists/scientists only)

___None ___1, 2 or 4-person Tent ESPOSITO PARK, ___Camp stove ___ Other (list)______CLARK RESERVOIR &

(name/address/phone/email) From Westfield/Mountainside

______From CENTRAL AVE, WESTFIELD, turn right on RARITAN 370/059 RD(CR-607) - go 1.1 mi Turn left on MADISON HILL RD(CR-604) - go 0.9 mi to

______ESPOSITO PARK on left (area of expertise?)

From Cranford

______

From WALNUT AVE, turn right on RARITAN RD(CR-607) - go

1.5 mi and follow above. Bio-Blitz Central Tent featuring:

______

Live Animal Exhibits and Scientific Field Station!

In partnership with:

Comments: Auburn University, Alabama * Brooklyn Botanic Garden MPA, CMC, Sponsored by: Chairman

______Director,

Colonia High School Fishing Club Manager County Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Vice Chairwoman Vice

Rick Proctor Proctor Rick Van Blake Rayland

______Elizabeth River/Arthur Kill Watershed Association Mirabella Alexander

Union County Dept. of Parks &

______Friends of Lenape Park * Jenkinson’s Aquarium Community Renewal

Alfred J. Faella, J. Faella, Alfred Springfield Environmental Commission Manager/ County Deputy With

*for specialists/scientists only Clark Environmental Commission Sullivan, P. Daniel

Director Administrative Services Administrative Director ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Starbucks, Trailside Nature & Science Center * Turtle Back Zoo

M. Elizabeth Genievich, Genievich, Elizabeth M. Whole Foods, Panera Breads, Target,

Deborah P. Scanlon, Scanlon, P. Deborah

George W. Devanney, W. Devanney, George

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN BOARD

Mohamed S. JallohS. Mohamed Kowalski Jane Bette Estrada G. Angel NJ American Water, MC727Organics, Ducky Life, For info. re: Union County Bio-Blitzes go to: Renewal & Community Parks of Department

Nicole L. DiRado, DiRado, Nicole L. Origanagaya Café, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, http://www.ucnj.org/parks/bioblitz.html National Gardening Assoc., Wild Birds Unlimited

UnionCounty Dept. Parks Community & Renewal 2325 South Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076