Green Jersey

Weekend events

A few things to do…

Cruise for charity: Ted Shred’s presents the 2nd annual beach cruiser bike race, a 5-miler. Tomorrow at 10 a.m., Sandy Hook National Park (meet in Lot E), Sandy Hook. $10. After party is at Ted Shred’s distribution center, 75 Bay Ave., Highlands. Proceeds from the race benefit Clean Ocean Action.

D&R Canal canoeing: Rent a canoe or kayak at 1076 Canal Rd., Griggstown, or 483 Alexander St., Princeton. Weekend hours: Tomorrow and Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., weather permitting. Click here for more information.

South Mountain hike: Explore little-known trails during a three-mile hike at the South Mountain Reservation. For adults and kids 6 and up. Tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., Northfield Ave., West Orange. Call (973) 704-5548 for more info.

Wildflower walk: A naturalist-led walk for Mother’s Day. For adults and kids 12 and up. Tomorrow at 10 a.m. Kittatinny Valley State Park, Goodale Rd., Andover.

Earth talk: “Our Earth — Becoming Carbon Neutral,” a free educational program for adults and kids 10 and up. Tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. To pre-register (required), call (908) 766-2489 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (course code is 51349). Somerset County Park Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge.