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SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Spring Garden
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is part of an ongoing series for our Wellness Sensory Garden: Cultivating Community\, Health\, and Harmony.\nFor this first workshop\, participants will learn about the space and how to care for a winter garden bed. Participants will work together to prepare the garden for the winter by cleaning the beds and planting cover crops.
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/laying-the-groundwork-for-a-successful-spring-garden/
LOCATION:Cook Campus – Floriculture Greenhouse\, 64 Nichol Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment/Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20251001T125901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144420Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz on the Lawn\, Saxophonist Brandon Mejia
DESCRIPTION:Free Music for your Well-being! \nJoin us for Jazz on the Lawn with saxophonist Brandon Mejia at the Institute for Food\, Nutrition\, and Health. Weather permitting. \nWednesdays in October from 12:00-1:30 on 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, and 10/29
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/jazz-on-the-lawn-saxophonist-brandon-mejia/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Institute for Food\, Nutrition and Health (IFNH) (Cook Campus)\, 61 Dudley Rd.\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Music,Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T200000
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CREATED:20250930T183029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T183029Z
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SUMMARY:Eat the Rainbow\, Paint the Rainbow
DESCRIPTION:A collaborative event brought to you by Rutgers Dining Services\, Healthy Dining Team\, Scarlet Arts Rx\, and Rutgers Gardens. \nLearn about our world’s rainbow of healthy foods. Get a healthy side dish of art. Create community artwork with paints made from campus-grown veggies. Plus\, free miniature canvas paint kits while supplies last. \nThis event will run from 6:00pm – 8:00pm on different campuses and dates\, as follows: \n9/29 at Livingston Dining Commons\n9/30 at Neilson\n10/1 at Busch Dining Hall\n10/2 at The Atrium
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/eat-the-rainbow-paint-the-rainbow-3/
LOCATION:Busch Dining Hall\, 608 Bartholomew Rd.\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Music,Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Final_Eat_the_Rainbow_2C_Paint_the_Rainbow_Flyer__1_.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20251002T144026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144056Z
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SUMMARY:Rutgers Recreation - October Programs
DESCRIPTION:Join Rutgers Recreation this October for a month filled with movement\, wellness\, and community! From energizing fitness classes and self-defense workshops to outdoor adventures like hiking\, kayaking\, and rock climbing\, there’s something for everyone. Explore new programs\, challenge yourself with fun fitness events\, and connect with others through recreation and wellness opportunities. With ongoing options like intramural sports\, personal training\, and wellness services\, it’s the perfect time to get active and prioritize your health. Celebrate Exercise is Medicine® On Campus Month with us and discover how staying active can boost both body and mind! \nLearn more and register at go.rutgers.edu/l8vp917y
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/october-programs/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Multiple Rec Centers\, various\, New Brunswick\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment/Nature,Physical/Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Rec_P1897_October_Program_Calendar_Web_Banner_F25.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20250930T183139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T183139Z
UID:10002959-1759428000-1759435200@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Eat the Rainbow\, Paint the Rainbow
DESCRIPTION:A collaborative event brought to you by Rutgers Dining Services\, Healthy Dining Team\, Scarlet Arts Rx\, and Rutgers Gardens. \nLearn about our world’s rainbow of healthy foods. Get a healthy side dish of art. Create community artwork with paints made from campus-grown veggies. Plus\, free miniature canvas paint kits while supplies last. \nThis event will run from 6:00pm – 8:00pm on different campuses and dates\, as follows: \n9/29 at Livingston Dining Commons\n9/30 at Neilson\n10/1 at Busch Dining Hall\n10/2 at The Atrium
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/eat-the-rainbow-paint-the-rainbow-4/
LOCATION:The Atrium Dining Hall (College Ave campus)\, 126 College Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Music,Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Final_Eat_the_Rainbow_2C_Paint_the_Rainbow_Flyer__1_.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T230000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20250711T185608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T185933Z
UID:10002565-1759438800-1759446000@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Observe the night sky!
DESCRIPTION:Observe the night sky through a 20-inch optical telescope at the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory on Rutgers’ Busch Campus. \nPublic open viewing nights are scheduled for the second\, third and fourth Thursdays of each month\, weather permitting. Free admission! \nObserving will be canceled for that night if the skies are cloudy at the beginning of the observing session. Please check this web-site for the most up-to-date information. https://observatory.rutgers.edu/ \nNaked-eye visibility of satellites from the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory may be found at the Heavens-Above Main Page . \nMore details on location: The Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory is located in the dome on the roof of the Serin Physics Laboratories on the corner of Frelinghuysen Road and Allison Road on the Busch Campus of Rutgers\, the State University of New Jersey. Our address is 136 Frelinghuysen Road\, Piscataway\, NJ and directions to our building are available. The public can park in lot 53 (between the building and the street) or lot 53A (about one block east on the other side of Frelinghuysen Road)\, but should obtain an electronic permit beforehand. To obtain the permit\, follow this link. Rutgers faculty\, staff\, and students do not need to obtain an additional permit\, but should only park in lots allowed by their existing parking permits (in most cases\, this does NOT include lot 53). Enter the doors on the west end of the building (facing Allison Road) and take the stairs (left or right sides of the lobby) or the elevator (left side of the lobby) to the fourth floor.
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/observe-the-night-sky-2/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory\, 136 Frelinghuysen Road\, Piscataway\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20250711T191047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T191246Z
UID:10002603-1759708800-1759795199@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Rutgers Ecological Preserve and Nature Teaching Area
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in nature at the Rutgers Ecological Preserve and Natural Teaching Area\, a 360-acre wooded preserve between the Busch and Livingston campuses in Piscataway. Free. \nClick here to view their brochure and trail maps: https://ecopreserve.rutgers.edu/ruep-brochure/
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-ecological-preserve-and-nature-teaching-area/2025-10-06/
LOCATION:Livingston Ecological Preserve\, 83 Rockafeller Rd\, Piscataway\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature,Physical/Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RU-Eco-Preserve-e1752261137456.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20250930T195649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195649Z
UID:10002976-1759753800-1759755600@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Clam\, Crops\, Calm: Community Garden Information Session
DESCRIPTION:A community greenhouse container garden is coming to the Haskin Shellfish Research Lab\, and we want you to be part of it! Come and learn about the goals and plans for the garden. We’ll also share ideas for what vegetables\, herbs\, and flowers could be grown\, and invite your suggestions for plants you’d like to see included. This is a chance to connect\, collaborate\, and help shape a garden that everyone can enjoy. \nTHIS IS A HYBRID EVENT! If you can’t make it in person\, join on zoom using this link: \nhttps://rutgers.zoom.us/j/99243504425?pwd=0bv9DSnbuYRhWJV9jHf5LKORvku1VA.1
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/clam-crops-calm-community-garden-information-session/
LOCATION:Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory\, 6959 Miller Ave\, Port Norris\, 08349\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment/Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CCC___Event_1_Flyer.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20251001T125901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144420Z
UID:10002993-1759924800-1759930200@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Jazz on the Lawn\, Saxophonist Brandon Mejia
DESCRIPTION:Free Music for your Well-being! \nJoin us for Jazz on the Lawn with saxophonist Brandon Mejia at the Institute for Food\, Nutrition\, and Health. Weather permitting. \nWednesdays in October from 12:00-1:30 on 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, and 10/29
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/jazz-on-the-lawn-saxophonist-brandon-mejia/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Institute for Food\, Nutrition and Health (IFNH) (Cook Campus)\, 61 Dudley Rd.\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Music,Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Saxophonist-IFNH.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20251002T144026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144056Z
UID:10002989-1759968000-1760054399@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Rutgers Recreation - October Programs
DESCRIPTION:Join Rutgers Recreation this October for a month filled with movement\, wellness\, and community! From energizing fitness classes and self-defense workshops to outdoor adventures like hiking\, kayaking\, and rock climbing\, there’s something for everyone. Explore new programs\, challenge yourself with fun fitness events\, and connect with others through recreation and wellness opportunities. With ongoing options like intramural sports\, personal training\, and wellness services\, it’s the perfect time to get active and prioritize your health. Celebrate Exercise is Medicine® On Campus Month with us and discover how staying active can boost both body and mind! \nLearn more and register at go.rutgers.edu/l8vp917y
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/october-programs/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Multiple Rec Centers\, various\, New Brunswick\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment/Nature,Physical/Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Rec_P1897_October_Program_Calendar_Web_Banner_F25.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T230000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20250711T185608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T185933Z
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SUMMARY:Observe the night sky!
DESCRIPTION:Observe the night sky through a 20-inch optical telescope at the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory on Rutgers’ Busch Campus. \nPublic open viewing nights are scheduled for the second\, third and fourth Thursdays of each month\, weather permitting. Free admission! \nObserving will be canceled for that night if the skies are cloudy at the beginning of the observing session. Please check this web-site for the most up-to-date information. https://observatory.rutgers.edu/ \nNaked-eye visibility of satellites from the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory may be found at the Heavens-Above Main Page . \nMore details on location: The Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory is located in the dome on the roof of the Serin Physics Laboratories on the corner of Frelinghuysen Road and Allison Road on the Busch Campus of Rutgers\, the State University of New Jersey. Our address is 136 Frelinghuysen Road\, Piscataway\, NJ and directions to our building are available. The public can park in lot 53 (between the building and the street) or lot 53A (about one block east on the other side of Frelinghuysen Road)\, but should obtain an electronic permit beforehand. To obtain the permit\, follow this link. Rutgers faculty\, staff\, and students do not need to obtain an additional permit\, but should only park in lots allowed by their existing parking permits (in most cases\, this does NOT include lot 53). Enter the doors on the west end of the building (facing Allison Road) and take the stairs (left or right sides of the lobby) or the elevator (left side of the lobby) to the fourth floor.
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/observe-the-night-sky-2/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory\, 136 Frelinghuysen Road\, Piscataway\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AdobeStock_316942402.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20250711T191047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T191246Z
UID:10002604-1760313600-1760399999@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Rutgers Ecological Preserve and Nature Teaching Area
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in nature at the Rutgers Ecological Preserve and Natural Teaching Area\, a 360-acre wooded preserve between the Busch and Livingston campuses in Piscataway. Free. \nClick here to view their brochure and trail maps: https://ecopreserve.rutgers.edu/ruep-brochure/
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-ecological-preserve-and-nature-teaching-area/2025-10-13/
LOCATION:Livingston Ecological Preserve\, 83 Rockafeller Rd\, Piscataway\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature,Physical/Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RU-Eco-Preserve-e1752261137456.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20251001T125901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144420Z
UID:10002994-1760529600-1760535000@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Jazz on the Lawn\, Saxophonist Brandon Mejia
DESCRIPTION:Free Music for your Well-being! \nJoin us for Jazz on the Lawn with saxophonist Brandon Mejia at the Institute for Food\, Nutrition\, and Health. Weather permitting. \nWednesdays in October from 12:00-1:30 on 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, and 10/29
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/jazz-on-the-lawn-saxophonist-brandon-mejia/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Institute for Food\, Nutrition and Health (IFNH) (Cook Campus)\, 61 Dudley Rd.\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Music,Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Saxophonist-IFNH.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20251002T144026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144056Z
UID:10002990-1760572800-1760659199@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Rutgers Recreation - October Programs
DESCRIPTION:Join Rutgers Recreation this October for a month filled with movement\, wellness\, and community! From energizing fitness classes and self-defense workshops to outdoor adventures like hiking\, kayaking\, and rock climbing\, there’s something for everyone. Explore new programs\, challenge yourself with fun fitness events\, and connect with others through recreation and wellness opportunities. With ongoing options like intramural sports\, personal training\, and wellness services\, it’s the perfect time to get active and prioritize your health. Celebrate Exercise is Medicine® On Campus Month with us and discover how staying active can boost both body and mind! \nLearn more and register at go.rutgers.edu/l8vp917y
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/october-programs/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Multiple Rec Centers\, various\, New Brunswick\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment/Nature,Physical/Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Rec_P1897_October_Program_Calendar_Web_Banner_F25.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T230000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20250711T185608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T185933Z
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SUMMARY:Observe the night sky!
DESCRIPTION:Observe the night sky through a 20-inch optical telescope at the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory on Rutgers’ Busch Campus. \nPublic open viewing nights are scheduled for the second\, third and fourth Thursdays of each month\, weather permitting. Free admission! \nObserving will be canceled for that night if the skies are cloudy at the beginning of the observing session. Please check this web-site for the most up-to-date information. https://observatory.rutgers.edu/ \nNaked-eye visibility of satellites from the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory may be found at the Heavens-Above Main Page . \nMore details on location: The Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory is located in the dome on the roof of the Serin Physics Laboratories on the corner of Frelinghuysen Road and Allison Road on the Busch Campus of Rutgers\, the State University of New Jersey. Our address is 136 Frelinghuysen Road\, Piscataway\, NJ and directions to our building are available. The public can park in lot 53 (between the building and the street) or lot 53A (about one block east on the other side of Frelinghuysen Road)\, but should obtain an electronic permit beforehand. To obtain the permit\, follow this link. Rutgers faculty\, staff\, and students do not need to obtain an additional permit\, but should only park in lots allowed by their existing parking permits (in most cases\, this does NOT include lot 53). Enter the doors on the west end of the building (facing Allison Road) and take the stairs (left or right sides of the lobby) or the elevator (left side of the lobby) to the fourth floor.
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/observe-the-night-sky-2/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory\, 136 Frelinghuysen Road\, Piscataway\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AdobeStock_316942402.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20250711T191047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T191246Z
UID:10002605-1760918400-1761004799@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Rutgers Ecological Preserve and Nature Teaching Area
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in nature at the Rutgers Ecological Preserve and Natural Teaching Area\, a 360-acre wooded preserve between the Busch and Livingston campuses in Piscataway. Free. \nClick here to view their brochure and trail maps: https://ecopreserve.rutgers.edu/ruep-brochure/
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-ecological-preserve-and-nature-teaching-area/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:Livingston Ecological Preserve\, 83 Rockafeller Rd\, Piscataway\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature,Physical/Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RU-Eco-Preserve-e1752261137456.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20251001T125901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144420Z
UID:10002995-1761134400-1761139800@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Jazz on the Lawn\, Saxophonist Brandon Mejia
DESCRIPTION:Free Music for your Well-being! \nJoin us for Jazz on the Lawn with saxophonist Brandon Mejia at the Institute for Food\, Nutrition\, and Health. Weather permitting. \nWednesdays in October from 12:00-1:30 on 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, and 10/29
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/jazz-on-the-lawn-saxophonist-brandon-mejia/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Institute for Food\, Nutrition and Health (IFNH) (Cook Campus)\, 61 Dudley Rd.\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Music,Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Saxophonist-IFNH.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20251002T144026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144056Z
UID:10002991-1761177600-1761263999@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Rutgers Recreation - October Programs
DESCRIPTION:Join Rutgers Recreation this October for a month filled with movement\, wellness\, and community! From energizing fitness classes and self-defense workshops to outdoor adventures like hiking\, kayaking\, and rock climbing\, there’s something for everyone. Explore new programs\, challenge yourself with fun fitness events\, and connect with others through recreation and wellness opportunities. With ongoing options like intramural sports\, personal training\, and wellness services\, it’s the perfect time to get active and prioritize your health. Celebrate Exercise is Medicine® On Campus Month with us and discover how staying active can boost both body and mind! \nLearn more and register at go.rutgers.edu/l8vp917y
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/october-programs/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Multiple Rec Centers\, various\, New Brunswick\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment/Nature,Physical/Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Rec_P1897_October_Program_Calendar_Web_Banner_F25.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T230000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20250711T185608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T185933Z
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SUMMARY:Observe the night sky!
DESCRIPTION:Observe the night sky through a 20-inch optical telescope at the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory on Rutgers’ Busch Campus. \nPublic open viewing nights are scheduled for the second\, third and fourth Thursdays of each month\, weather permitting. Free admission! \nObserving will be canceled for that night if the skies are cloudy at the beginning of the observing session. Please check this web-site for the most up-to-date information. https://observatory.rutgers.edu/ \nNaked-eye visibility of satellites from the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory may be found at the Heavens-Above Main Page . \nMore details on location: The Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory is located in the dome on the roof of the Serin Physics Laboratories on the corner of Frelinghuysen Road and Allison Road on the Busch Campus of Rutgers\, the State University of New Jersey. Our address is 136 Frelinghuysen Road\, Piscataway\, NJ and directions to our building are available. The public can park in lot 53 (between the building and the street) or lot 53A (about one block east on the other side of Frelinghuysen Road)\, but should obtain an electronic permit beforehand. To obtain the permit\, follow this link. Rutgers faculty\, staff\, and students do not need to obtain an additional permit\, but should only park in lots allowed by their existing parking permits (in most cases\, this does NOT include lot 53). Enter the doors on the west end of the building (facing Allison Road) and take the stairs (left or right sides of the lobby) or the elevator (left side of the lobby) to the fourth floor.
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/observe-the-night-sky-2/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory\, 136 Frelinghuysen Road\, Piscataway\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20250711T191047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T191246Z
UID:10002606-1761523200-1761609599@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Rutgers Ecological Preserve and Nature Teaching Area
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in nature at the Rutgers Ecological Preserve and Natural Teaching Area\, a 360-acre wooded preserve between the Busch and Livingston campuses in Piscataway. Free. \nClick here to view their brochure and trail maps: https://ecopreserve.rutgers.edu/ruep-brochure/
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-ecological-preserve-and-nature-teaching-area/2025-10-27/
LOCATION:Livingston Ecological Preserve\, 83 Rockafeller Rd\, Piscataway\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature,Physical/Movement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20251016T134859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T134859Z
UID:10003060-1761739200-1761742800@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Sustaining Life: Through Growth and Decomposition
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is part of an ongoing series for our Wellness Sensory Garden: Cultivating Community\, Health\, and Harmony\, in which participants can appreciate the dichotomy of life and death. \nParticipants will meet at the Floriculture Greenhouse on Cook Campus. Everyone is invited to bring their non-meat compostable items. We will start composting and learn about how to do this for the garden and in one’s person space\, with very low overhead. \nWe will also learn about herb transplanting and how the herbs chosen are both sustainable for the environment\, and also can be used for self-care. \n 
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/sustaining-life-through-growth-and-decomposition/
LOCATION:Cook Campus – Floriculture Greenhouse\, 64 Nichol Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature,Physical/Movement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20251001T125901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144420Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz on the Lawn\, Saxophonist Brandon Mejia
DESCRIPTION:Free Music for your Well-being! \nJoin us for Jazz on the Lawn with saxophonist Brandon Mejia at the Institute for Food\, Nutrition\, and Health. Weather permitting. \nWednesdays in October from 12:00-1:30 on 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, and 10/29
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/jazz-on-the-lawn-saxophonist-brandon-mejia/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Institute for Food\, Nutrition and Health (IFNH) (Cook Campus)\, 61 Dudley Rd.\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Music,Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20251002T144026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T144056Z
UID:10002992-1761782400-1761868799@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Rutgers Recreation - October Programs
DESCRIPTION:Join Rutgers Recreation this October for a month filled with movement\, wellness\, and community! From energizing fitness classes and self-defense workshops to outdoor adventures like hiking\, kayaking\, and rock climbing\, there’s something for everyone. Explore new programs\, challenge yourself with fun fitness events\, and connect with others through recreation and wellness opportunities. With ongoing options like intramural sports\, personal training\, and wellness services\, it’s the perfect time to get active and prioritize your health. Celebrate Exercise is Medicine® On Campus Month with us and discover how staying active can boost both body and mind! \nLearn more and register at go.rutgers.edu/l8vp917y
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/october-programs/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Multiple Rec Centers\, various\, New Brunswick\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment/Nature,Physical/Movement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T230000
DTSTAMP:20260524T120119
CREATED:20250711T185608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T185933Z
UID:10002569-1761858000-1761865200@wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Observe the night sky!
DESCRIPTION:Observe the night sky through a 20-inch optical telescope at the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory on Rutgers’ Busch Campus. \nPublic open viewing nights are scheduled for the second\, third and fourth Thursdays of each month\, weather permitting. Free admission! \nObserving will be canceled for that night if the skies are cloudy at the beginning of the observing session. Please check this web-site for the most up-to-date information. https://observatory.rutgers.edu/ \nNaked-eye visibility of satellites from the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory may be found at the Heavens-Above Main Page . \nMore details on location: The Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory is located in the dome on the roof of the Serin Physics Laboratories on the corner of Frelinghuysen Road and Allison Road on the Busch Campus of Rutgers\, the State University of New Jersey. Our address is 136 Frelinghuysen Road\, Piscataway\, NJ and directions to our building are available. The public can park in lot 53 (between the building and the street) or lot 53A (about one block east on the other side of Frelinghuysen Road)\, but should obtain an electronic permit beforehand. To obtain the permit\, follow this link. Rutgers faculty\, staff\, and students do not need to obtain an additional permit\, but should only park in lots allowed by their existing parking permits (in most cases\, this does NOT include lot 53). Enter the doors on the west end of the building (facing Allison Road) and take the stairs (left or right sides of the lobby) or the elevator (left side of the lobby) to the fourth floor.
URL:https://wellnesscalendar.rutgers.edu/event/observe-the-night-sky-2/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory\, 136 Frelinghuysen Road\, Piscataway\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emotional/Mental Health,Environment/Nature
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