MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM TO HOST PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AT THE MANASQUAN RESERVOIR ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

Need a pop of color this winter?  Head over to the Monmouth County Park System’s Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell, for its Treasures of Nature Photography Exhibit. Held from February 1-28, the exhibit features more than 80 photographs taken by park patrons that highlight the beauty of the site and its wildlife.

Arranged by season, the exhibit takes visitors through the year as they explore the Environmental Center and its interact exhibits, wildlife observation areas, and live reptile and amphibian displays.  Even on the coldest days, visitors can connect to the natural world and delight in its wonders. The Environmental Center is open daily from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission and parking for both the Photography Exhibit and the Environmental Center are free.

Held annually, the Photography Exhibit is open to photographers of all ages.  Next year’s theme is “Shapes of Nature.”  Categories are general and wildlife. Photographers can submit up to two photographs per season.  Submissions are now being accepted for winter.  Entry deadlines are as follows:

- Winter - March 26, 2023 

- Spring - June 25, 2023 

- Summer - September 24, 2023 

- Fall - December 3, 2023

For additional information on the Photography Exhibits or how to enter, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com. 

General information about the Manasquan Reservoir and the Monmouth County Park System can also be found by visiting www.MonmouthCountyParks.com  or calling 732-842-4000.  For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711.  The Monmouth County Park System, created by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.