In honor of Parks and Recreation Month, the Monmouth County Park System invites area residents to the following free activities planned for July:

• “Smocking Demonstration,” 1-3 p.m. July 10 at Historic Longstreet Farm. See this delicate craft in action.

• “ Sea Turtles,” 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. July 10-11 at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center. Hear firsthand our naturalist’s experience with sea turtles and conservation efforts in Costa Rica.

• “ Threshing Demonstration” noon-2 p.m. July 10-11 at Historic Longstreet Farm. See wheat threshed the way it would have been done in the 1890s.

• “ Blacksmith Demonstration,” 1-3 p.m. July 11 at Historic Longstreet Farm. Come see what the blacksmith is making in his workshop.

• “ Death Valley,” 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 17-18 at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center. Discover how Death Valley got its name and what life is like in the California/Nevada desert. Slide shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Music Man Rich Marzec, 1-3 p.m. July 18 at Historic Longstreet Farm. Hear history come alive through music as Rich Marzec plays tunes from the turn of the century.

• “Endangered Species,” 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 24-25 at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center. Learn about New Jersey’s endangered species.

• “Butterflies,” 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 31-Aug. 1 at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center. Learn about and test your butterfly knowledge.

To learn more about these activities, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the park system at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.