Read Before Joining the March!
We look forward to meeting and walking with you to celebrate the resources of Rutgers on September 25, 2021 (rain date 9/26)!
Please read the email below for important information to help you have an enjoyable and safe experience.
The March begins promptly at 10am. We will gather behind Woodbury Bunting-Cobb Residency Hall on Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ
Parking is available in Lots 76, 97, 98A & 98B on Dudley Road. Participants must use the below link to register their vehicle for the event. Until this process is completed, your vehicle is not registered, and you may receive a citation:
Please use this link to register your car for parking for the March2RUGardens
The information below will help you plan for an enjoyable experience. Please read all, and if you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at this address: march2rugardens@gmail.com
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE, please note:
MASKS: Face coverings are not required when outdoors on Rutgers property. However, everyone is advised to maintain social distancing protocols, and we have over 50 unvaccinated children registered to attend. We strongly encourage that everyone wears a mask and mandate it for passage through the Cow Tunnel, where we will provide masks for individuals who do not have one on hand.
WEATHER: as of 9/20/21, the weather prediction for Saturday, September 25 is mostly sunny, with a high near 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 30% after 2pm. If the weather changes and we need to postpone to September 26, you will receive another email on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22.
DRESS: Please wear comfortable, layered clothing and comfortable shoes for trekking.
FOOD & DRINK EN ROUTE: Please bring water and snacks for along the route. For food after the March, please see below.
ACTIVITIES & TERRAIN: Participants will join a choreographed, two-mile walk from the Cook-Douglass campus to the Gardens over uneven terrain. Please wear comfortable shoes for trekking. Along the way, participants will encounter live performances of dance, music, storytelling, and guest speakers. Because of the nature of this event, participants will be standing for extended periods and are required to navigate two miles of uneven terrain. Participants may be temporarily separated from their group during certain activities yet will come together again shortly. Only the beginning and the end of the March are accessible via wheelchair and stroller. If you have specific accessibility needs, please email us immediately at march2rugardens@gmail.com, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
SAFETY and COMMUNITY PROTOCOLS: The March is a celebratory event for all ages. RUPD will be on hand throughout the March and will assist us with crossing Ryders Lane. We reserve the right to remove anyone from the March due to inappropriate or disruptive behavior at any time.
RESTROOMS: Restrooms, including ADA-accessible restrooms, are available at the start, middle, and end of the March.
AFTER THE MARCH!
FOOD OPTIONS AFTER THE MARCH:
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Lunch boxes from RU Dining Halls will be for sale (cash only, first come-first served).
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Pre-order food by Thursday, September 23 at 9pm from RU-approved vendor Fritz. Click Here to see the Menu from Fritz
At check-out, please write your full name into specifications. You will pick up your lunch bag with a name label upon arrival.
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Pack your own lunch and enjoy!
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Ice cream truck on-site
TRANSPORTATION:
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BUS to PARKING LOTS #76, 97, 98A, and 98B: After the event, buses will transport participants from Cook’s Market at RU Gardens to Parking Lots #76, 97, 98A, and 98B. The buses will run at full capacity, and all riders must be masked. Buses will begin transport at 1:30pm, and the last bus from Cook’s Market to the parking lots listed above will be at approximately 4:15pm.
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WALKING BACK TO PARKING LOTS #76, 97, 98A, and 98B: There will be one “Reverse-Crossing” at 2:15pm. Participants who wish to walk back must gather together with the March2RUGardens volunteers holding the signs stating, “Reverse-Crossing.” Everyone will reverse-cross at the same time and be accompanied by volunteers to the parking lots. After 2:15pm, the path and all gates will be permanently closed. Participants MAY NOT cross Ryders Lane on their own; to do so is both difficult and unsafe.
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BUS to Zimmerli Museum: After the event, buses will transport participants from the Gardens to the Zimmerli Museum to attend the exhibition of Angela Davis-Seize the Time. The buses will run at full capacity, and all riders must be masked. Buses will begin transport at 1:30pm. After 2:30pm, there will be buses available from the Zimmerli to Parking Lots #76, 97, 98A, and 98B. The last bus from the Zimmerli to the parking lots listed above will be at approximately 4:15pm.