Enjoy Fairy Fun at the Fairy Trail on

May 4th!

The fairies of South Mountain Conservancy invite you to the
Second Annual Fairy Tales at the Fairy Trail!


Special Guest, Storyteller Rachael Harrington, will activate the imagination of children of all ages with her uniquely creative storytelling in
South Mountain Reservation's Fairy Tale Glen.

This year we will offer three Fairy Tale Story Times at 10:30 am, 11:30 am & 12:30 pm. Bring a blanket and enjoy the enchanting tales of woodland magic and fanciful fairies in the Locust Grove picnic area.

Family members of all ages can also enjoy free face painting, a magical scavenger hunt, ice cream (to buy), crafts and more.

Dress up in your best sparkles, crowns and wings (or purchase them at the event). All proceeds go toward the SMC Fairy Trail Fund! 

Note: Park in the 
commuter lot behind the Millburn train station
(3-hour max.) 

Raindate: May 11th

Lots of National Press for SMC's Fairy Trail!
Washington Post:
The Weather Channel:
CBS News, The Uplift: 
Frog Hike with Lori LaBorde

Come listen for the frogs of the South Mountain Reservation.
It's magical this time of year!

Meet: Monday, April 22, 8:00 pm at the Dog Statue, Dog Park
Leader: Lori LaBorde, Citizen Science Program Coordinator
Distance: Less than 1 mile

Bring a flashlight and sturdy shoes. Due to frog sensitivity, we don't suggest bug spray. At this time of year we should be ok with mosquitoes and we will remind you to do a tick check when done.

Registration is not required but appreciated.

Monday, April 22 - Meetup Information
Join a Trail Work Volunteer Day! 
Join us for the first monthly trail work day of 2024 at Locust Grove.
Sunday, April 7th - Meetup Information
Join a Forest Regeneration Work Day! 

Forest Regeneration activities focus on the areas in and around the fenced 14-acre Forest and Wildflower Preserve located near the Dog Park in the Reservation. On workdays, we will focus on removing invasive plants like knotweed and mugwort. Ages 12 to 15 are welcome with a parent or guardian present. Ages 15 and above require a signature by a parent or guardian on a liability waiver; teenagers cannot just be dropped off.

Please dress appropriately! Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes or rain boots, bug spray, and layer as needed. We supply gloves and water.

Meet at the dog statue at 11 Bear Lane, Maplewood, NJ. Please be on time as we will hike to the forest by 9am. 

Sunday, April 21 - Meetup Information

Hike Registration on Meetup

In an effort to make it easier for members and guests to join a hike, we are now accepting all registrations on Meetup only. 

Eventbrite will no longer be used (except for special members-only events).
Hike Information
Active SMC Members receive early bird access to hikes; non-members may register one week in advance.

This month, Len Friedman is offering a family-friendly children's hike on Saturday, April 13th, 10 am. 
Campout Registration Coming Soon!

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Citizen Science: Lori LaBorde, citizenscience@somocon.org
Chainsaw Gang: David Berry, chainsawgang@somocon.org
Community Outreach: Dave Berry, community-outreach@somocon.org
Fairy Trail: Julie Gould & Beth Kelly, fairytrail@somocon.org
Forest Regeneration: Christy Zolty & Rich Rockwell, forestregen@somocon.org
Hikes: Bobbette Clarke, hikes@somocon.org
Mayapple Trail Runs: Dennis Percher, Mayapple-Trail-Runs@somocon.org
SMR Family Campout: Penni Malakates & Dennis Percher,  familycampout@somocon.org
Trailkeepers: Dennis Percher & Dave Berry, trailkeepers@somocon.org
Trail Work Crew: Dennis Percher & John Verzani, trailwork@somocon.org
Trash Tacklers: David Berry, trashtacklers@somocon.org
Wildflower Sculpture Park: Doris Cacoilo, sculpturepark@somocon.org
Operations Director: Penni Malakates, opsdirector@somocon.org
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