Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, is hosting a series of structured, educational nature programs throughout January 2026. Organized by the Liberty State Park Nature Center, the schedule includes guided walks, creative workshops, and seasonal learning activities designed for a wide range of ages. All programs are free to attend, but advance registration is required, and space is limited.
- Liberty State Park is offering free January 2026 nature programs, with pre-registration required and limited space.
- All programs meet at the Nature Center at 275 Freedom Way, with parking available in Lot #6 across the street.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult, pets are not permitted unless they are service animals, and a maximum of six participants per reservation is allowed.
Registration Rules, Locations, and Program Guidelines
Interested participants may register by contacting the Liberty State Park Nature Center at 201-915-3400 x503 or by email at [email protected]. Each reservation is limited to six participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and pets are not allowed unless they are service animals. The schedule is subject to change.
All programs meet at the Nature Center located at 275 Freedom Way within Liberty State Park. Parking is available in Lot #6, which is located across the street from the Nature Center. The park’s main address is 200 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305.
January 2026 Program Schedule at Liberty State Park
Here are the January 2026 programs offered by the Liberty State Park Nature Center, each focused on seasonal learning and hands-on activities.
Storytime and Craft
The first program of the month, Storytime and Craft, takes place on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants will gather at the Nature Center to listen to a seasonal story focused on the different kinds of wildlife and habitats found in Liberty State Park. After the reading, attendees will complete a story-related craft to take home.
The program is free, requires pre-registration, and is open to all ages. Parking is available in Lot #6, located across from the Nature Center.
Nature’s Canvas
On Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Nature Center will host Nature’s Canvas, a program focused on nature-inspired creativity. Participants will learn about some of nature’s most captivating creations and use that knowledge to create a seasonal work of art to take home.
This program is free, requires pre-registration, and is open to all ages. Nature’s Canvas is co-sponsored by the Educational Arts Team at Camp Liberty. Participants will meet at the Nature Center at 275 Freedom Way, with parking available in Lot #6.
Winter Wildlife Walk
The Winter Wildlife Walk is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. During this guided walk, participants will explore Liberty State Park with Nature Center staff to learn what wildlife remains active during the winter season. Organizers note that participants may spot visiting seals if conditions allow.
Attendees are asked to dress for outdoor weather, wear comfortable shoes for walking, and bring binoculars if available. The walk is free, requires pre-registration, is open to all ages, and meets at the Nature Center.
Evergreen Walk and Birdfeeder Craft
The January schedule continues with the Evergreen Walk and Birdfeeder Craft on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This program begins with a guided walk focused on evergreen trees, where participants will learn how to identify different types and discuss the roles these trees play in nature.
After the walk, attendees will make pinecone bird feeders to take home. The bird feeders will contain vegetable shortening, oats, cornmeal, and birdseed to help birds find food during the winter months. Participants are advised to dress for outdoor conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes.
This program is free, requires pre-registration, is open to all ages, and meets at the Nature Center at 275 Freedom Way, with parking available in Lot #6.
