(January 18 – February 15, 2026)
Residents in and around Highlands have several community events coming up over the next few weeks, including public meetings and Monmouth County programs focused on nature, history, and outdoor education.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Highlands Borough Council Meeting
The Highlands Borough Council will hold its regular public meeting at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Building, 151 Navesink Avenue. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate.
More information can be found on the official borough website:
https://highlandsnj.gov
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – Casual Birder Walk
A guided bird walk will take place at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth beginning at 9:00 AM. This program is open to all experience levels and focuses on identifying local winter bird species.
Event details are available through the Monmouth County Park System:
https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/eventcalendar.aspx
Sunday, January 25, 2026 – Ropework on the Farm
Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel will host a hands-on demonstration from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM showcasing traditional rope making and knot techniques used in the late 1800s.
https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/eventcalendar.aspx
Sunday, January 25, 2026 – Brook Trout Nature Talk
A one-hour educational program about New Jersey’s state fish, the brook trout, will be held at Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center in Aberdeen from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/eventcalendar.aspx
Sunday, February 1, 2026 – Historic Farm Skills Demonstration
Historic Longstreet Farm will offer a demonstration on traditional cutting, splitting, and hewing techniques from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/eventcalendar.aspx
Sunday, February 8, 2026 – Parlor Games for Wintry Weather
From 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Historic Longstreet Farm will host indoor parlor games popular in the 1890s, including classic board and table games.
https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/eventcalendar.aspx
Sunday, February 8, 2026 – Seals of Monmouth County Lecture
A nature lecture focusing on seal populations along the Monmouth County coastline will be held at the Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/eventcalendar.aspx
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