Cheesequake State Park offers various fall activities

Cheesequake State Park has scheduled the following events and programs for the fall:

• A bird rescue program at 1 p.m. on Sept. 23. Meet at the Nature Center for a program on avian rescue. Live birds will be present for viewing. All ages welcome.
• Learn about the astronomical features of the area at 5 p.m., Oct. 7, at the Front Office Field Area. Ages 8 and up.
• A fall foliage hike will begin at 1 p.m., Oct. 20, at the Nature Center. Ages 8 and up.
• A forest trail hike will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Nature Center. Ages 9 and older.
• A nature hike will be held at 1 p.m., Nov. 11, at the Nature Center. Ages 9 and up.
• A nature craft project for ages 6 and up will be held at 1 p.m., Nov. 25, at the Nature Center.

The programs are all free of charge.

For more information, call 732-566-3208.

The park is located at the end of Disbrow Road in Old Bridge/Matawan.