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New Jersey started off the New Year by committing to cleaner water with the New Jersey Legis-lature’s overwhelming “yes” vote for the Fertilizer Control Bill and Governor Chris Christie’s signing of it into law.

“After years of hard work by the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association and others, New Jersey now leads the nation with the strongest law to reduce nutrient pollution from lawn fertilizers in our waterways,” said Executive Director Jim Waltman.

Fertilizers contain nutrients, most commonly nitrogen and phosphorus, which promote plant growth. When it rains excess fertilizers are washed from lawns to local streams, causing excessive algae growth that depletes oxygen levels and smothers fish, aquatic insects and other stream life.

“More is actually worse when it comes to fertilizer,” said Jennifer M. Coffey, Policy Director. “Just as you can only eat so much food in one meal, your lawn can only absorb so many nutrients per fertilizer application. The excess nutrients are washed away in rainstorms and pollute local streams. Too much fertilizer causes pollution and wastes your money.”

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Fertilizer Control Law isVictory for Clean Water

VOL. 58, NO. 1 Spring 2011

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“nature’s kidneys”—we can do a better job of tackling phosphorous and nitrogen pollution in our waterways.

You’ll be hearing much more about this exciting project soon, but for now let’s celebrate a great legislative victory for clean water!

Green StarsCongratulations to West Windsor Township, Franklin Township, Hopewell Township, and Lawrence Township on recently becoming Sustainable Jersey certified! These towns have now joined four others in our water shed—Hillsborough Township, Manalapan Township, Mont-gomery Township, and North Brunswick Township—in earning this honor. Sustainable Jersey is a certification program for towns in New Jersey that want to go green, save money and take steps to sustain their quality of life over the long term. The program focuses on prosperity, envi-ronmental management and conservation, and embracing social equity and fairness.

By adopting the nation’s strongest fertilizer control law, New Jersey has taken an important step to clean up our polluted waterways. This is a great legislative accomplishment, and the Watershed Association is proud to have been a part of this breakthrough.

Even a recovering Washington lobbyist like me, however, knows that it will take more than just new legislation to clean up our streams, rivers and lakes. (I spent 15 years in our nation’s capital advocating for environmental protection with The Wilderness Society and National Audubon Society).

Last year, the Watershed Association released our first ever “State of the Watershed Report.” The conclusion? That “people pollution” from everyday activities is having a pronounced, negative effect on our water. Suburbia has been very harmful to clean water.

We need to remember that if we dose our lawn with chemicals or wash our car in the driveway; if our pet does its business on the sidewalk and we don’t pick it up; if we toss old medicines down the drain or our vehicles are leaking fluids; if we don’t think very carefully about our daily behaviors; then we are part of the problem.

The Watershed Association is in the business of change. Changing minds and behaviors, as well as changing laws, is what we strive to do. We hope that you will join us by becoming River-Friendly (see www.thewatershed.org/river-friendly to find out more)

We also strive to be a leader in innovation. Recently, the Watershed Association received the first $100,000 of a multiple-year $500,000 grant from the Rita Allen Founda-tion to support an innovative new project that will employ wetlands to treat our wastewater. Unfortunately, even when septic systems and sewage treatment plants operate exactly as they were designed to they don’t treat nutrient pollution very effectively. By using wetlands—

Restoring Clean WaterFROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Focus on the Lower Millstone RiverSTREaMWaTCHIng

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The Millstone River received its name from early European settlers, most likely because of the many mills that dotted its landscape—and when there’s a mill, there’s often a dam.

The Watershed Association is investigating the possibility of removing two abandoned dams (Blackwells Mills and Weston Causeway) along the Millstone River to restore migratory fish, like the American Shad, to historical breed-ing areas. Feasibility studies are underway to examine issues such as sediment contamination, flooding and water quality associated with dam removal. We’ll have more details from these and additional archaeological/historic research later this year.

StreamWatch volunteers monitor water quality at a site upstream from the dams at the Griggstown Causeway. Results indicate that water temperature, pH, turbidity (or water clarity) and dissolved oxygen levels are all within the acceptable limits set by the NJ Department of Environ-mental Protection. For nutrients (nitrates and phosphates) results are mixed. Nitrate levels do not violate the state standard of 10 parts per million (ppm); however, research shows that healthy ecosystems have nitrate levels under 1.0 ppm and there are times when levels at the Griggstown Causeway exceed 1.0 ppm. Phosphate levels are sometimes low (less than 0.2 ppm), but other times higher than 0.2 ppm. The Watershed Association believes that phosphate levels should not exceed 0.1 ppm.

Excess nutrients can come from animal waste, leaking septic and sewer systems and fertilizer.

The Blackwells Mills Dam.

What’s Bugging You?Why are “no fishing/crabbing” or fishing/crabbing warning signs posted by

some rivers?

In general, fish and shellfish are a healthy food source. However, fish can also accumulate toxins from the waters in which they live and organisms on which they feed. Dioxins and PCB’s have been identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as probable cancer causing agents in humans and elevated mercury levels can harm a human’s nervous system, particularly that of an infant. Consumption of fish and shellfish from contaminated waters can potentially cause health problems. New Jersey issues fish consumption advisories, which sometimes take the form of a sign that either prohibits fishing and/or consumption of fish from contaminated waters or advises a limit on the amount/type of fish consumed. The NJDEP also

posts information on fish consumption advisories at www.state.nj.us/dep/dsr/njmainfish.htm.

Have a question? Email Science Director Amy Soli at [email protected], subject line “What’s Bugging You.”

StreamWatch is made possible by generous support from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and Janssen Pharmaceutica.

* Rankings based on data from NJ DEP Land Use/Land Cover flyover reports and Watershed Association data and scientific methodologies.

RANKINGS Good Fair Poor

ScorecardAmount of Impervious Cover .........................................................

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Help Our Watershed: Compost!


COnSERVaTIOn BEgInS aT HOME

Last summer, Watershed Association Summer Campers were introduced to our River-Friendly Certification program through an activity we call “Watershed Helpers.” As part of this effort, campers learned about the many ways they can help protect our water and environment. They enjoyed mini-lessons on plants and farming, water saving, and water pollution.

They also discovered the amazing secrets of compost! Each day campers separated their lunch items into garbage, compost and recycling. For their enthusiastic efforts, each Watershed Helper received a badge, made from reused soda bottle lids, for helping the environment.

Composting isn’t just a fun summer activity for kids—it’s great for the entire family! You can help our watershed too by starting your own compost pile. Composting reduces the amount of waste in our landfills and the amount of fossil fuels used to transplant waste. Each year, each American throws out about 1,200 pounds of organic garbage that can be composted, according to Recycling-Revolution.com. Compost also improves soil and provides nutrients for your plants, lawn and garden.

Starting an outdoor composting pile doesn’t require a lot of space or time. Simply start adding materials in a mound. An enclosure such as concrete blocks, or fencing can be used around the compost pile to keep it neatly contained. See the chart for some dos and don’ts materials for your compost pile.

Also, as you actively start mowing your yard and clean up the leftover winter debris don’t just put these things out at the curb. Let your “waste” start working for you! If you have questions on composting or how to start your own backyard compost pile, contact Stewardship Program Coordinator Amy Weaver at [email protected].

We hope this summer more enthusiastic campers will join us as Watershed Helpers and will explore nature and the outdoors with us. Summer is just around the corner—see the camp reminder below and sign up today!

Compost“Greens” provide NitrogenVeggie scrapsGrass clippingsFlowersCoffee grounds

Compost“Browns” provide Carbon fallen leavesstickswoody plant materialwoodchips

Items that should NOT be composted:MeatDairy productsGreasy foodsWeeds with seedsAnimal waste

To start a backyard compost pile, mix “green” materials

with “brown” materials. Keep your compost pile moist

with water and mix it regularly to give it air.

Summer Camp Sign-up Reminder

‘Water’ YOU doing this summer? Our Nature & Environmental Summer Day Camp welcomes campers from preschool through high school! Check out these NEW features for 2011:

• Explorers camp for Kindergarteners and first graders! • Special weekly guests for third and fourth graders!• Weekly trips AND overnights for fifth and sixth graders! • Three For The Road—three daytrips plus an evening

cookout for seventh, eighth, and ninth graders!

Visit thewatershed.org to download your Summer Camp Brochure & Registration Form or call 609-737-7592 for details.

Camp Counselor/ Bristol-Myers Squibb

Intern Nick Wilson leads 2010 campers

in a pond exploration.


OUTDOOR EXpLORaTIOn

Back to the River Canoe Trip

The Millstone River has long drawn people to its waters. Early native populations sought drinking water here and hunted, fished and gathered wild foods in the woodlands along the river. Colonists used the water to power mills to grind grains and saw lumber. In 1834, the Delaware &

Raritan Canal was completed to transport goods, much of it along the relatively level Millstone River. Even today, hundreds of thousands of people depend on the river as a water supply for their homes and businesses.

Our connection to the river today may be somewhat eroded but it still has a strong pull for those who seek it. Join us for an exploration of the scenic natural beauty of the Millstone River by canoe from Griggstown to the Weston Causeway on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about the history of the river while encountering some of the wildlife that lives in the river’s rich riparian habitat. We will also examine the two dams on the river that we hope to remove and discuss the fish we hope will return. Bring your own lunch and enjoy spending the day with the Millstone River! The fee of $25 per person includes canoe, gear (including life jackets), and the service of your guide and naturalist Education Director Jeff Hoagland. Call (609) 737-7592 to sign up.

See our StreamWatching story on page three to learn more about our work on the Millstone River.

Got winter blahs? Gather friends and neighbors and come

to our 5th Annual Stream Cleanup! At this popular event hundreds of people turn out to help keep our streams clean. Last year we

collected 4.5 tons of trash.

The cleanup will be held Saturday and Sunday April 2, 3 and 9, 10.

Check www.thewatershed.org/ advocacy/stream-clean-ups/ for the date, time and location of a cleanup

near you. Join us for the fun!

5th Annual Stream Cleanup—Save the Date!

Paddlers enjoy Lake Carnegie.

First-time 2010 volunteers Will and Jesse Schafer team up in South Brunswick for an impressive trash haul.

More than 120 Watershed Association friends and community members came out to the Princeton Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 5 to hear author Sheila Isenberg speak about “Muriel’s War: An American Heiress in the Nazi Resistance.” This new book chronicles the compelling life of Muriel Gardiner Buttinger, whose generosity laid the foundation for what is today our 860-acre Watershed Reserve in Hopewell. To learn more about Mu-riel, visit our Buttinger Nature Center or check out media coverage of the event at www.thewatershed.org/news. Signed copies of “Muriel’s War” are available for purchase ($25 including tax) at the Buttinger Nature Center.

A New Book About Muriel Gardiner Buttinger

“It was largely through the commis-sion that I became most acutely aware of the Watershed Association,” he said. “We’ve been a part of the Stream Clean-ups since the get-go (2007) and the canoe is great for getting trash stuck in the brush or stuff that you can’t reach from shore.” In its four years of participation

in the Stream Cleanups, West Windsor has removed 1,946 pounds of trash from along the Delaware & Raritan Canal.

“People’s level of awareness about the environment is increasing,” he said. “What I’m really concerned about is climate change. It’s the difference between where we are and where we need to be drives me.”

Become a member today! Join us by signing up online at https://www.thewatershed.org/contact-us/join-us/ or contact Polly Ranson, Director of Membership & Annual Giving, at [email protected] to learn more.

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Some may know him as the chair of the Environ- mental Commission in West Windsor. Others may recognize him as that guy in the canoe at our Annual Stream Cleanup. One thing’s for sure: Michael Hornsby of West Windsor is driven to act by his concern for our environment.

As manager of renewable energy for PSEG, he has the task of developing programs for utilities to scale up renewable options like solar power and its infra-structure, electric vehicle charging, and compressed natural gas filling stations for vehicles. He also teaches a graduate course in site remediation at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

“I went to Rutgers University in the 1970s and studied solar power energy,” said Mr. Hornsby. “The industry collapsed in the 1980s and is only now coming back—and so have I.” After spending 32 years in various environmental fields—redevelopment, policy and environ-mental compliance—he’s now back to renewal energy.

Now chair of the West Windsor Environmental Commission, he’s served 10 years on the municipal body and is proud of the group’s proactive activities, in particular the com-mission’s recent role in earning Silver Sustainable Jersey Certification for the township—one of only four towns to attain the distinction.

Michael HornsbyMEMBER SpOTLIgHT

Author Sheila Isenberg signs copies of her new book “Muriel’s War: An American Heiress in the Nazi Resistance.”

Member Michael Hornsby at left.

Back On the RiverIt is time to get back to the river. Any river will do but I guess what I am really longing for is to be back on the river. Two shoulder surgeries have separated me from experiencing the joy of flowing water the way a dam separates an anadromous fish from spawning upstream. I have been building my fish ladder with continued exercise and the time has come.

I grew up living next to Washington Crossing State Park. In fact, I grew up in the park, following its trails, exploring its streams, discovering old homesteads and plotting boundaries. I was fascinated by the streams—water offered play and adventure, and a myriad of fascinating creatures. The biggest stream led from my neighborhood, via a dark, cobwebby storm drain, through young hardwood forests, past blooming Rhododendrons, beneath crumbling, rocky embankments, under the highway and canal through an ominous tunnel to . . . the river.

The Delaware River lured me simply with its stature. Unlike the streams I explored, it was massive—I could not skip a stone across it nor find a spot to ford her waters. Out in the middle were islands, their secrets safe due to the river. Though I dreamed of Tom and Huck adventures, I had a healthy respect for the river and stayed, at least in my younger years, at the edge of the water.

Being on the river was not in my family’s vocabulary. We would often explore the river and her valley on long Sunday drives. I enjoyed our stops where we explored some of the countless meandering streams with their mossy rock gardens and hidden glossy salamanders. But as we drove, we all kept our eyes on the river. It was our guide.

During my college years I caught river fever. Not borne from a mosquito, it blossomed on the river, from tubing on the Delaware, renting canoes where I could and inviting myself along when a friend went paddling. While the scope and scale of the Delaware had a powerful grip on me, it was at this time that I discovered the beauty of the smaller rivers of New Jersey such as the Millstone.

The Millstone River is a charming, meandering river that lies hidden for much of its journey through suburban New

by Jeff Hoagland

SpEakIng OF naTURE

Jersey. At its most visible point, it is disguised as an impressive lake in Princeton—Carnegie Lake—attracting rowers and bald eagles. The river has a long and noble relationship with people, a history of providing food and water; power through numerous mills; and even recreation to people in neighboring communities. That history continues today.

My relationship with a waterway is most intimate when I am paddling her waters. Here I can explore her sinuous curves, feel the pull of her current, and discover her many hidden charms. Over the dam and past the old swimming beach in Rocky Hill, a great blue heron wades in the calm water, picking off small silvery fish. Downstream, a carp jumps out of the water, reentering with a loud slap. A muskrat slides across the slippery current with a mouth full of grass, a bed for its burrow beneath a tangle of maple roots. Northern oriole song filters through the foliage overhead—I spy their pendulous nest right over the waters. The river fills me with joy.

alwayssomewhere to go

the river

By Jeff Hoagland


The joy comes not only from the dance, from working with the river, but also from being part of its community. Along with a little adventure and discovery there is a sense of belonging. We all live in a watershed and, yes, a river runs through it. It is on the river that I am reminded most clearly why I work for the river.

Summer Campers enjoy the water.

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Bluebird Houses on the Reserve;

1–2 p.m.

In Search of Skunk Cabbage;

10–11:30 a.m.

Let’s Fly a Kite; 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Summer Camp Open House;

1–4 p.m.FREE

Woodcock Watch;*6–7 p.m.

Kid vs. WildSchool-age Program;

4–5:30 p.m.

My Winter GardenSchool-age Program;

4–5:30 p.m.

BearsPreschool Program;

1–2:30 p.m.

Hopewell Valley After School; 3:30–5 p.m.

BearsPreschool Program; 10–11:30 a.m. Hopewell Valley

After School; 3:30–5 p.m.

Barking Up the Right TreeSchool-age Program;

4–5:30 p.m.

Morning Watershed Rambles—Laurie Chauncey Trails; 8:30–10 a.m. Ready or Not...

Preschool Program; 1–2:30 p.m.


Tiny Tot Walk; 10–11 a.m.

Ooey–Gooey ScienceSchool-age Program;

4–5:30 p.m.

Animal AviatorsSchool-age Program;

4–5:30 p.m.

Turtle TimePreschool Program;

1–2:30 p.m.


Bunny HopPreschool Program;

1–2:30 p.m.


Stalking ShadowsPreschool Program;

1–2:30 p.m.


Turtle TimePreschool Program; 10–11:30 a.m.

Hopewell Valley


Ready or Not...Preschool Program; 10–11:30 a.m.

Hopewell Valley


Bunny HopPreschool Program; 10–11:30 a.m.


Stalking ShadowsPreschool Program; 10–11:30 a.m.

Hopewell Valley







Spring Snapshot 2011!

Visit www.watershed.org/news-and-events/ or call (609) 737-7592 for details!



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Princyclopedia;* 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Stream Clean-UpTBDFREE

Vernal Pools of the Sourland Mountains;*

10–11 a.m.


Foraging for Wild Edibles in Spring;

8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

NEWBuild a Rainbarrel

Workshop; 1–3:30 p.m.

Nature Camouflage Egg Hunt;

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Back to the Pools,* 10–11 a.m.

Family Hike in Hopewell Park;*

9–11 a.m.

Spring Mini-Camp; 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

NEWSpring Star Party; 8:00–9:30 p.m.

Last Day for Early Bird

Summer Camp Registration!


Earth Day Hike to the Stony Brook;*

1–3 p.m.

Frog Slog; 8–10 p.m.

Wanderin’ WatercolorsAfter School Program;

4–5:30 p.m.




Spring ExplorationsSchool-age Program;

4–5:30 p.m.

Journey to the PastPreschool Program;

1–2:30 p.m.


Morning Watershed Rambles*–Woodfield Reservation

8:30–10 a.m.



Discover SpringPreschool Program;

1–2:30 p.m.


Journey to the PastPreschool Program; 10–11:30 a.m.





Discover SpringPreschool Program; 10–11:30 a.m.







Annual Meeting



• Space is limited.

• Visit thewatershed.org for details & call (609) 737-7592 to sign up!

• All programs meet at the Buttinger Nature Center unless stated otherwise.

• Payment methods: Cash, Check, VISA, MasterCard or Discover.

* = Co-sponsored Event Co-sponsors include: Washington Crossing Audubon, Sourlands Planning Council, Cotsen Children’s Library at Princeton University and Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance


Registration is required for all programs.



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Early Bird Walk in Kunkel Park,*

8:30 a.m.

Reptiles & Amphibians BSA Badge Workshop;

7–9:30 p.m.

NEWBack to the River—

Millstone Canoe Trip; 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.Summer Camp Open House;

1–4 p.m.FREE

Everybody’s Somebody’s Lunch

School-age Program; 4–5:30 p.m.

Rain, Rain Come Today!School-age Program;

4–5:30 p.m.

What’s for Lunch?Preschool Program;

1–2:30 p.m.


What’s for Lunch?Preschool Program; 10–11:30 a.m.



Green and GrowingSchool-age Program;

4–5:30 p.m.

Morning Watershed Rambles - Stonebridge Trails; 8:30–10 a.m. Weather WondersPreschool Program;

1–2:30 p.m. Hopewell Valley


Musical MessagesSchool-age Program;

4–5:30 p.m.

Beneath Our FeetPreschool Program;

1–2:30 p.m.


Fancy FeetPreschool Program;

1–2:30 p.m.


Beneath Our FeetPreschool Program; 10–11:30 a.m.


Weather WondersPreschool Program; 10–11:30 a.m.


Fancy FeetPreschool Program; 10–11:30 a.m.


SpidersPreschool Program; 10–11:30 a.m.

Hopewell Valley After School;

3:30–5 p.m.





Memorial Day— Offices Closed

Mudder’s Day Walk at Wargo Pond;

1:30–3 p.m.

Refund Policy A full refund will be made if notice of cancellation is received at least 48 hours before a program.

Call (609) 737-7592 to cancel. No refunds or credits will be given after that time. Watershed Association membership is not refundable.


Board of TrusteesLorraine A. Sciarra, ChairJohn Ellis, Vice ChairMargaret Gorrie, Vice ChairMargaret Sieck, SecretaryScot D. Pannepacker, Treasurer

Dr. William M. AyersKathleen BigginsWalter R. Bliss, Jr.Elizabeth BromleyBill CarmeanElliot CohenBarbara Griffin ColeJonathan L. EricksonMarylou Millard FerraraPeter E. GibsonRobert H. Harris, Ph.D.Katharine P. HeinsAnnarie Lyles, Ph.D.Brian J. McDonaldNelson ObusThomas O’NeillRichard O. ScribnerTee Williams

* EMAIL: To contact staff by email, use the first letter of the person’s first name, followed by the last name: for example, [email protected]

StaffJim Waltman, Executive DirectorRich Cavallaro, ControllerJennifer Coffey, Policy DirectorJeff Hoagland, Education DirectorGwen McNamara, Communications DirectorPolly Ranson, Director of Membership & Annual GivingAmy Soli, Ph.D., Science DirectorBay Weber, Conservation Director

Nancy AndersonNancy AppleBeth AprilLeslie BrecknellAlyse GreenbergNicholas HoRoberta HunterAllison JacksonVirginia JaquishMolly JonesLisa JordanTammy LoveDarlis MaksymovichJoan McGeeJim MyersPam NewittMaryann PolefkaAmy Weaver


For more information visit: thewatershed.orgStony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington NJ 08534Main office phone: (609) 737-3735 Fax: (609) 737-3075

The Fertilizer Control Law requires manufacturers to change the ingredients of lawn fertilizer and adjust the application amounts, prohibits fertilizing lawns during winter months and when it is raining or predicted to rain, and requires lawn care professionals to receive training.

Fertilizers are a significant source of nutrient pollution in our streams, along with leaking sewer lines, unmaintained septic systems, and household soaps and cleansers like dishwashing detergent. According to our own “State of the Watershed Report” 29 of the 31 StreamWatch water quality sites we tested for phosphorus violate state water quality standards.

Individuals should consider the environmental consequences before applying fertilizers. “Residents should really think twice before applying fertilizer to their lawns,” said Amy Weaver, Stewardship Program Coordinator. “Is thicker turf or brighter green grass really worth the potential impact to our streams?” To start:

• Try going fertilizer-free and tolerate a diversity of different types of greens, such as clover and crabgrass, in your lawn.

• If you do choose to fertilize, select phosphorus-free fertilizers with slow-release/non-water soluble nitrogen when purchasing lawn fertilizers.

• Purchase phosphate-free dish washing detergents and soaps.

• Properly maintain your septic system by pumping it at least once every three to five years and inspecting it at least every three years.

To learn more ways to help, the Watershed Association offers a River-Friendly Resident Checklist at http://www.thewatershed.org/conservation/river-friendly/.

The passage of the Fertilizer Control Law is just one example of how our “State of the Watershed Report” is leading to environmental action.

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Nature & Environmental Summer Day Camp 2011

Nature & Environmental Summer Day Camp 2011

June 28–August 19 • For children in Pre-K through age 16Call (609) 737-7592 or download a Camp Brochure & Registration Packet online today:

http://www.thewatershed.org/education/summer-camp/

OPEN HOUSES:March 19, 1–4pm • May 21, 1–4pm

Register by April 1 and each child will receive a special gift!

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