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2015 Season
Saturday, May 23rd
Opening day! Early-season Hours Begin
The Highlands Natural Pool opens for the season. Join members, friends & neighbors as we celebrate a new season. The pool will open at noon with the ringing of the bell, words of welcome & our annual pool jump-in!
Monday, June 29th
Summer Hours Begin
Starting today, the pool will be open daily operating on summer hours continuing through all of July and August:
- Weekends from 10am to 8pm
- Weekdays from 11am to 8pm
Saturday, July 4th
Celebrate Independence Day with us!
Sunday, July 5th
Highlands Natural Pool Herb Walk
Join herbalist and author Robin Rose Bennett from 3:00-4:30 pm for a walk around the Highlands Natural Pool as we identify and learn about common plants that offer us natural herbal medicine and delicious, nutritious food. Pre-registration is requested/pick up tickets at the pool. $12/Person, $10 For Highlands Pool and Nature Friends Members. Please call 973.835.4299.
Tuesday, July 7th
Swimming Lessons Start
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Saturday, July 11th
Life Guard Training Classes Start
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Start Reading the Book Club Selection!
Saturday, July 18th
SUMMER PARTY! | 12:00-5:00pm (Rain date: Sunday)
Come celebrate with us - we are 20 years old (as the Highlands Pool)! A low-key, laid back day with some music, good food, photos and some stories.
Helen will be cooking up her delicious down home Southern Barbeque Specials. Bring picnic or purchase a plate from Helen (money will be donated to the pool!).
Hope to see you!
Sunday, July 26th
BOOK CLUB MEETING | 12:30-2:00pm
All Pool members are welcome to join us for our on-going book club.
This month's selection: "The Condition" by Jennifer Haigh.
Get your copy at the library or purchase it and join us at 12:30 for a lively andinteresting discussion!
POETRY BY THE POOL | 3:00pm-4:30pm
Maxine Kumin describes Mary Oliver in the Women's Review of Books as an "indefatigable guide to the natural world"; therefore, Mary is an easy choice for Circle of Voices, poetry circle's first "field trip" to the Highlands Natural Pool in Ringwood New Jersey. Adrienne Rich was called "one of the most widely read and influential poets of the second half of the 20th century".
Far more outspoken, than Mary Oliver, both of these women led and lead the way for women writers today. Find out why. Please join us for a riveting poetry discussion when Laurie Byro brings poetry to the pool. Poems to read and discuss will be handed out, as well as some special surprises chosen by Laurie! Suggested donation: $2
Saturday, August 1st
Highlands Natural Pool Herb Walk | 3:00pm-4:30pm
Join herbalist and author Robin Rose Bennett from for a walk around the Highlands Natural Pool as we identify and learn about common plants that offer us natural herbal medicine and delicious, nutritious food.
Pre-registration is requested/pick up tickets at the pool.
$12/Person, $10 For Highlands Pool and Nature Friends Members
Please call 973.835.4299 to register.
Sunday, August 9th
Highlands Act 11th Anniversary Hike and Picnic Celebration | All Day
New Jersey Sierra Club hosts a hiking and swimming picnic event to celebrate important protections. Come out and see where your drinking water comes from!
Join us to celebrate Sierra Club’s Highlands Day! This year marks the eleventh anniversary since the Highlands Water Protection Act was signed, putting in place critical protections for one of the most environmentally sensitive and ecologically important areas in our state.
At 10 am we’ll do a 4 mile hike of moderate difficulty, including spectacular views of the region. There is one short steep section that we will take plenty of time to get through.
Entrance to Highlands Pool & Picnic Grove is $10 for adults, $5 for teens 13-17, & $3 for children under 12 and is paid when entering. The Highlands Pool only accepts cash or checks at this time and small bills are appreciated!
Contact Jamie Zaccaria - jamie.zaccaria@sierraclub.org
Registration Required before August 9, 2015 12:00 AM
Monday, September 7th
Late-Season Hours Begin
Note that the pool will be open only on weekends after today until the end of September.