Green Jersey

Weekend events

A few things to do…

South Mountain Conservancy Hike: A moderately difficult 5 to 6 mile hike from Locust Grove along the Lenape Trail, returning along the Rahway River. Bring a snack. Tomorrow, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. South Mountain Reservation, Millburn. Meet at Locust Grove opposite the First Aid Station on Glen Avenue.

Spring Birding: A search for spring migrants, for children 10 and older. Bring binoculars (loaners will be available if you don’t have any). Sunday, 8 a.m. Free. The Strange World of Reptiles: At 2 p.m. (after a public meeting at 1 p.m.) Bill Boesenberg of Snakes-N-Scales and Turtle Tales will lead a discussion about reptiles. All ages. Free, but registration is required. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. (973)543-6004.

Bocce Tournament: The second annual Bocce Invitational Tournament to benefit Operation Shoebox and the Embrace Kids Foundation. The event tomorrow starts at 8:30 a.m. with a bocce clinic by Phil Ferrari of Illinois, the first U.S.-born bocce player to win the U.S. National Singles Championship. Colonial Park, Mettlers Rd., Somerset.

“Hungry Planet: What the World Eats”: A photography exhibition on view at Fosterfields Living History Farm through June 20. A look at what 12 families from 12 countries eat. Weekend hours: Tomorrow, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Off of Route 510, Morris Township.

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.