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SPRING | 2019

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Where else can you witness the hand-shearing of sheep, as it was done in the past without using electricity? Celebrate spring at Born to Be Shorn, on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a NEW location, Fosterfi elds Living Historical Farm, Morris Township. Bring the entire family to a truly unique and fun experience. Meet the baby lambs, and watch as an expert sheep shearer skillfully gives each sheep its own ‘haircut’ to remove its woolen fl eece, which has grown thick since last spring.

Be amazed by the various steps that turn the cut fl eece into woolen fi bers and fashions. Watch as plain fl eece turns brilliant natural colors as it is dyed in a pot over an open fi re. Enjoy hands-on activities, such as weaving, spinning, or making a fi ber craft to take home. Make the day truly memorable with a tour of the Foster family home, The Willows, the 1854 Gothic revival-style mansion.

Admission for Born to Be Shorn is $8 per adult, $7 per senior (65+), and $6 per child age 3 -16, FREE per child age 3 & under, and Friends members are half-price with a current membership card.

For more information, please visit morrisparks.net, call 973.326.7645.

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Enjoy swimming, volleyball, beachside activities, and sliding down the Zoom Floom. For an extra fee, explore Sunrise Lake on a paddle boat, or jump and climb across the Wibit,

Hours of Operation:Information:

Weekends:May 25 – September 211 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Weekdays:Tuesday – FridayJune 25 – August 2310 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.*Tuesdays in July 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

973.267.4351 (May 25 - Sept 2)973.326.7616 (September - May)

[email protected]

Tiny Tot TuesdaysTuesdays in July

(9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.)Together, parents and toddlers can explore the beautiful water

and sandy beach of Sunrise Lake.

FREE for toddlers 4 and under.

You don’t have to travel farto enjoy a day at the beach!

F RIDAY, JUNE 21(rain date: Sat. June 22)

Sunrise Lake Beach ClubLewis Morris County Park, Morris Twp.

AN OVERNIGHT EVENT !

Registration Required by June 17 morrisparks.net

$45 per tent site

GAMES, SWIMMING, CAMPF IRE ST ORIES, MARSHMALLOWS OVER A CAMPF IRE, AND CONT INENTAL BREAKFAST !

CAMPOUTON T HE BEACH

Junior Naturalists Program Brings Kids into the Woods

This special, six-week series is the perfect after school program to get kids outside and exploring. Learn about the habitats and life cycles of New Jersey wildlife through hands-on, outdoor exploration along the trails. Use tools, such as binoculars, to study birds in the tree tops and magnifying glasses to watch critters swimming in the pond.

Ask questions, seek answers, and discover! Each session focuses on a new subject while building on experiments and observations from the weeks prior.

The series costs $55 per child, and is designed for kids ages 6 - 9. The program meets every Tuesday, from April 30 to June 4, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please dress for the weather, as this program is outdoors.

For more information and to register, please call 973.635.6629.


CIVIL WAR INVADES MORRISTOWN

Civil War Encampment Weekendat Historic Speedwell!

Step onto the battlefi elds and into the action of the American Civil War at Civil War Weekend. On Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, join the Second New Jersey Brigade at Historic Speedwell in Morristown, and enjoy this unique two-day event that vividly showcases the lives of Civil War soldiers.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, speak to the soldiers about their daily life and how they cooked, dressed, and lived. Watch the training drills, daily mail call, and a staged skirmish each day. Cover your ears as the massive period cannon explodes! Learn how important messages were sent between units using colorful fl ags to send signals.

Discover the basics of battlefi eld medicine for soldiers who suffered injuries or disease. Visit the medical area where re-enactors care for the ‘wounded’ and demonstrate how these emergency units ran during battles. Around every corner, there is something to experience.

Admission is $7 per adult, $6 per senior, $5 per child age 4 - 16, and FREE ages 4 & under.

For more information, please visit morrisparks.net, or call 973.285.6550.

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Park Alliance The Morris Park Alliance welcomes

new offi cers for 2019! Tom Semler, EI Associates, President, Paul Yarosz, Liberty Mutual, Vice President, Dr. Joe Nazzaro, Leadership Morris, Treasurer, and Vincent Maffucci, CADIA, Secretary.

The board is moving closer to installing a new picnic shelter at Central Park of Morris County to replace the seasonal picnic tent. Funding and in-kind sponsorships have been collected. The Morris Moves Bike Share program that was unveiled late last summer will be back in place at Loantaka Brook Reservation in the spring. In just 2 months of operation, there were 1400 rides! Thanks to the sponsors of the program: Atlantic Health – Morristown Medical Center, the Community Foundation of New Jersey, and Delta Dental. Submissions for the successful Community Awards program are now being accepted. The awards dinner is held in the fall. Categories include park and recreation facility, program, and supporters. If your community has an exemplary candidate, contact us at [email protected]. Donations for projects and programs can be made at morrisparkalliance.org.

The Influence of War on Fashion

Take a look at the not-so-subtle, but direct infl uences that war had on civilian fashion. From military uniforms to the economic factors of supply and demand, men and women’s wardrobes were signifi cantly impacted.

On Sunday, May 19, interact with models wearing clothing from before, during, and after memorable confl icts in American history at Fashion Wars at the historic mansion at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. Enjoy as each model describes her clothing in great detail and discusses life during that time period.

Tours are scheduled for 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. The cost is $7 per adult, $6 per senior, and $5 per child. Children under 4 are FREE. Preregistration is required.


Celebrate Arbor DayTrees are New Jersey’s largest living things! Celebrate Arbor Day at The

Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township, and learn to properly plant and care for this important natural resource. Join a knowledgeable gardener for a tour of this magnifi cent horticultural site on Sunday, April 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and discover how to identify and differentiate between native and non-native trees.

Enjoy a special tree scavenger hunt, and search for the Arboretum’s biggest, oldest, and most unusual trees. Campaign for your favorite tree by making and wearing a button, and of course, casting your vote.

Create a tree-themed craft to remind you of the importance of trees throughout the year, and take home seedlings to plant in your yard courtesy of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. The cost for this program is $5 per person.

For more information, visit morrisparks.net, or call 973.326.7601.

WANTED: Volunteer Bird Nest Box Monitors!Chester Township and Morristown Areas

Do you love birds and spending time outdoors? If so, this is a rewarding opportunity for you! Volunteer your time to visit bird boxes weekly, and identify species of birds using the boxes and counting the eggs or young they have. Record the data from April through August. Boxes are cleaned out in early March to prepare for the coming nesting season.

All new volunteers receive training. You must be age 16 or older, have moderate bird identifi cation skills, ability, and willingness to walk distances through high grass meadows in hot weather, and availability to monitor 2 hours (one site visit) every week or two. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center at 973.635.6629.


WORKERS ON THE FARM: 1900s Immigration Experience Imagine what it took to start a new life in a new country in the late-nineteenth and early twentieth century. Experience

a day in the life of immigrant farm workers and house servants who worked for the Foster family at Workers On the Farm: 1900’s Immigration Experience on Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Fosterfi elds Living Historical Farm in Morris Township.

Spend an exciting day, and learn about the ordinary people whose extraordinary American journeys led to their employment at Fosterfi elds farm. Compare the traditions and experiences of immigrant workers from different places, such as Ireland and England, as well as how their life experiences compared to the Fosters.

Spend the day as a farm worker, and lend a helping hand with planting, animal care, and other barnyard chores. Roll up your sleeves to weigh eggs, plant seeds in fl ats, and pump water, and learn the process of churning cream into butter. Stop by the Carriage House to assist ‘Andrew Gibbons,’ the coachman, with his chores, and chat with him about his job.

Listen to music and performances that celebrate Irish-American culture, and follow the enticing aromas to the Farmhouse kitchen to learn about Irish-American foods. In the cozy Farmhouse parlor, hear stories about the farm family’s journey from England. At 1 p.m., join the ceremony of sharing stories, poems, and music honoring the late-nineteenth and early 20th century immigrants who made signifi cant contributions to the development of Fosterfi elds.

In contrast to the Farmhouse, The Willows, is where the Fosters lived. Experience the Willows through the eyes of the servants, as actors portraying the servants will begin performances starting at 1:30 p.m. Become a servant, and help with various spring cleaning duties, such as washing laundry, beating rugs, stacking wood, and polishing silver.

At the Visitors Center, make a craft to remember your special day at Fosterfi elds, and meet with community representatives from cultural groups that display proud Irish-American heritage today. Learn about the reasons so many Irish found refuge in Morristown. Be sure to try out all of the fun interactive displays!

Admission is $8 per adult, $7 per senior (65+), $6 per child age 3 - 16, and FREE per child age 3 & under. Friends members are half price with a current membership card.


Saturday, June 151 pm

Kids and Adults!Meet Live reptiles,

such as an alligator and a 100 lb. Burmese python.

Learn about the lives of these amazing creatures in the wild

and in captivity.

Presented by Bill Boesenberg,Snakes-N-Scales.

Great Swamp OEC

247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJAdmission: $7/person 2 & up.

Register at 973.635.6629.

“Giant Reptiles”Presentation Stomps to the Swamp

Speedwell Goes . . .

Back In Time!Morristown is fi lled with rich history and fascinating

treasures. Dive deeper into the hidden history of Stephen Vail’s life, owner and resident of what is now Historic Speedwell. Take advantage of the opportunity to explore and taste the culinary delights prepared over an open- hearth, try on historically accurate period clothing, and listen to an interesting talk about the time period.

Choose the decades spanning the lifetime of Stephen Vail (1780-1864) that most intrigue you, and register early for the Saturday programs!

April 13 Speedwell Goes…Federal (1780-1800)May 11 Speedwell Goes…National (1800’s & 1810’s)June 15 Speedwell Goes…Jacksonian (1820’s)July 13 Speedwell Goes…Victorian (1830’s)August 10 Speedwell Goes…Antebellum (1840’s)September 14 Speedwell Goes…to War! (1850’s & 1860’s)October 12 Speedwell Goes…Gilded (1870’s)

FREE parking is available at the public lot at the corner of Speedwell Avenue and Cory Rd. Check-in at the L’Hommedieu House Visitors Center/Gift Shop.

For more information and to register,please visit morrisparks.net, or call 973.285.6537.

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Chester Railroad

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(D)o-(I)t-Fridays Give Your Brain A Workout!

Exercise your brain, and get your STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) on at this craft and maker program for all ages at Historic Speedwell in Morristown.

On select Fridays in April through June, from 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., create crafts, solve puzzles, give life to inventions, and more!

(D)o-(I)t Fridays follows the excitement of New Jersey Makers day, a statewide celebration of making and maker culture, through exploration of new opportunities for community-wide education, entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning experiences. Activities are available while supplies last, so preregistration is recommended.

FREE parking is available at the corner of Speedwell Avenue and Cory Road. Check-in at the L’Hommedieu House Visitors Center/Gift Shop. The cost is $5 per adult, $4 per senior, and $3 per child age 4 - 16.

For more information and to register, please visit morrisparks.net, or call 973.285.6537.

Join this special celebration honoring the 1800s Chester Railroad on Saturday, June 15 at Cooper Gristmill. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy hands-on activities, guided walks along the former railroad bed, history of train displays, and model train sets on display.

The cost is $3 per adult, $2 per senior, and $1 per child age 4 - 16.For more information, please visit

morrisparks.net.


Welcome Little Friends to the Farm!Introducing a NEW program perfect for little ones, ages 3 to 5 years old, to learn about life on a farm

and taking care of animals. Explore the farm through hands-on activities, such as collecting eggs, petting baby animals, planting a garden, visiting with the horses and cows. Each one-hour session, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., April 6 to June 15, features a unique theme: April 6: sheep, April 20: eggs and chicks, May 4: baby animals, May 18: horses and carriages, June 1: gardens, and June 15: cows.

Preregistration is required. For individual classes, the cost is $8 per child/parent pair with $4 per additional siblings, and $45 for the set of 6 classes. To register, email [email protected].


Trail Fest atPyramid Mountain NHA

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people hike and enjoy over 244 miles of trails managed by the Morris County Park Commission. On Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. join the fi rst annual Trail Festival at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in Montville Township, and celebrate all things trails.

Choose a hike from 3 levels of diffi culty, and head out on the trails. You can join an easy, 1-hour hike for families with young children and toddlers, a 90-minute moderate hike for families with children age 7 and older, and a 2-hour faster paced hike for families and groups teen-aged through adult. Each hike fi nishes with ample time to enjoy the remainder of the festivities.

After the hike, explore, and have fun! • GPS /GIS and Geocaching, including a geo-

caching adventure• The principles of Leave No Trace and low

impact use in natural places• Wilderness survival including lanyard making• Hiking basics with bandanna decorating• Backpacking and camping basics • Trail Safety Tips including encounters with

black bear, ticks, snakes, and poison ivy • Natural Resources projects supporting wildlife

and biodiversity.A special thank you to our partner organizations,

REI and the NY/ NJ Trail Conference, who are participating in this event and are supporting a trail improvement project in the park.

This event is FREE! This outdoor event will be cancelled in the event of steady rain.


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Sunday, June 23The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

353 East Hanover Ave., Morris Township, NJ1 p.m. - 3 p.m. • $30 per fairy house

Fairies will once again be visiting The Frelinghuysen

Arboretum, and to prepare for their stay, tiny houses need to

be built. Families are invited to celebrate the 13th Annual Fairy Day on the Sylvan Terrace, and build a home for these visiting

wee folk.

All supplies - bark, branches, mosses, feathers, and stones are provided,

or bring your own.

At 3 p.m., when all the houses are completed, join in a colorful, musical

procession around the gardens to marvel at

like! Enjoy complimentary crafts and snacks.

Recommended for ages 5+. To register, call 973.326.7601.

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*Preregistration is required

Monday, April 1 through Tuesday, April 30Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt, ‘Water, Water, Everywhere,’ and search for April Showers and vernal springs. Take a photo of every item, and get a prize. Time: Participate any time between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Monday, April 1

Opening Day: Mahlon Dickerson CampgroundExperience Mahlon Dickerson Reservation and its several different camping opportunities. Tent Sites, Adirondack Shelters, and RV Sites are available. For info and reservations, call 973.697.3140.Location: Mahlon Dickerson Reservation.Cost: Varies based on reservation.

Toddlers &Tykes: Wonderful WoodpeckersAges 2 - 5 with an Adult.Learn what makes these birds unique, listen to a story read aloud, and take a walk on the trails to look for woodpeckers and signs of their presence.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5 per child.*

Tuesday, April 2Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, Jefferson Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Frog JamboreeAll Ages.The spring peepers and wood frogs are calling from the vernal pools. Learn about these two frogs while listening to their chorus. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Pyramid MountaineersSeniors.Enjoy a moderate hike on a variety of trails throughout Pyramid and Turkey Mountains while learning safety tips and the latest trail news.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $1 per person.*

Thursday, April 4 Home School Day: From Grain to GalleryCreate mill-related works of art using natural materials, and help arrange a gallery. Contribute to the Opening Day exhibit with your masterpieces.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $8 per student.*

Arboretum Artists: Initial ImpressionsAges 8 - 12. Surround your initials in a unique botanically-inspired watercolor design, and create a personalized masterpiece.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $10 per child.*

Friday, April 5D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program. Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

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Night Hike Adventure Ages 5 & Up. Bring your fl ashlight, and join a guided, nighttime adventure along the trails. Learn about and listen for nocturnal wildlife, and enjoy hands-on activities.Time: Time slots from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $6 per person.*

Saturday, April 6Frog JamboreeAll Ages.The spring peepers and wood frogs are calling from the vernal pools. Learn about these two frogs while listening to their chorus. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Little Farm Friends: Sheep to ShawlAges 3 - 5 with an Adult. Work with wool, sing songs, play a ‘shear a sheep’ game, and create sheep-related crafts as you learn baaaa-sically about our fuzzy friends. Time: 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $8 per child/parent pair, $45 per set of 6 classes; $4 each for additional participating sibling.* Register [email protected].

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Fosterfi eldsOpening Day Celebrate the fi rst Saturday of the season with farm to table cooking demos, planting in the garden, wagon rides, and crafts - a perfect spring day fi lled with activities for the entire family! Wagon rides 10:15 a.m.- 12 noon; Planting at 11:30 a.m. followed by a cooking demo at 1 p.m. in the farmhouse. Crafts from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds. Cost: Admission.

Cooper Gristmill Opening Day Celebrate the 39th season at Cooper Gristmill. Discover the site’s historic machines, tour the working water-powered mill, and try hands-on tools and puzzles. Last tour is at 3:30 p.m.Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per adult, $2 per senior, and $1 per child 4 - 16.

Historic Speedwell Opening WeekendDiscover what’s new this year at Historic Speedwell. Enjoy a variety of traditional fun and games for the entire family. Save 10% off purchases in the Friends of Historic Speedwell Gift Shop. Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Saturdays, April 6 through June 22

“Branching Out!”Ages 5 - 13. Plant, tend, harvest, eat, and take home fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. For more details, 973.631.5004. Time: Varies.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: Varies.

Sunday, April 73rd Annual Give Back Day!To celebrate National Volunteers Week and our partnership with Family Promise Morris, Historic Speedwell is pleased to continue the ‘Give Back Day’ tradition. Donate an item from Family Promise’s ‘wish list’, and admission is waived. Time: 12 noon - 6 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: FREE with wish list item.

Trail Treasure HuntAll Ages.Calling all treasure hunters! Enjoy a seasonal, nature scavenger hunt where families work together to follow clues and fi nd the answers to nature riddles along the trails.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

Orienteering for FamiliesAll Ages.Spend time outside with the family, and learn how to use a map and compass to fi nd your way. Complete an orienteering challenge, and win a prize. All materials are provided. Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per person age 3 & up.*

Monday, April 8Yoga for Nature KidsAges 2 - 6 with an Adult.Learn yoga-like poses and movements that represent animals and plants in this indoor/outdoor program. Enjoy a walk on the trail, and fun stories that compliment the poses. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per child.*

Pokémon of the Great SwampAges 5 & Up.Draw comparisons between legendary Pokémon creatures and the wild animals of the swamp. Learn about their unique adaptations and abilities to survive. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child.*

Tuesday, April 9Teacher Training Workshop: Project WILDTeachers of Grades K - 12.Join Project WILD, an award-winning, interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program, for a special workshop, and learn activities to help develop your students’ understanding of wildlife, the environment, and their interaction with the natural world.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $25 per person.*

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Patriots’ Path, Mendham Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Spring Has SprungAll Ages.Home for Spring Break? Stop by the Great Swamp, and check out the seasonal changes in the woods and streams. Hunt for frogs in the vernal pools, peek at fl owers emerging through the leaf litter, and spy on arriving spring birdsTime: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

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Wednesday, April 10Frog JamboreeAll Ages.The spring peepers and wood frogs are calling from the vernal pools. Learn about these two frogs while listening to their chorus. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Sprouts: Get Up, Get GrowingAges 2 - 4 with an Adult.Learn about big and small seeds and how new plants start to grow. Create and take home a seed-themed craft.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $5 per child.*

Home School Adventures: The World of WaterAges 5 & Up.Follow the ways water travels through the ecosystem and infl uences the world by living the life of a water molecule. Enjoy fun games and a walk on the trail.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child.

Thursday, April 11Terrifi c TurtlesAll Ages.Learn about the turtles found in the Great Swamp with touchable objects and a short walk to the pond. Meet the LIVE resident box turtle.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person age 3 & up.*

Celebrating the Highs and Lows of the SS SavannahDid you know that the fi rst steam ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean was also a complete failure? Choose your own adventure, and face a series of challenges to overcome along the way.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $8 per student.*

Swampy Critter CrochetAdults.Join a naturalist for a special crochet session while learning to make critters found in the forest. Materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Prior knowledge of crochet preferred.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per person.*

Make and Take Workshop: Early Spring Container GardenAdults.Plant spring fl owering bulbs and pansies, and create a colorful arrangement of fl owers to bring home.Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $30 per person.*

Cooper Gristmill Lecture SeriesJoin this special, bi-monthly lecture series covering various topics, including the history of local mills, Chester, and technology. Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE.

Friday, April 12 D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program. Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

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Saturday, April 13 Industrial Heritage Tours: Split Rock Iron FurnaceTake advantage of this rare opportunity to visit Morris County’s only standing iron furnace, and explore the surrounding village that supported its operation. Please wear sturdy walking shoes, as there is a moderate amount of walking, sometimes over uneven terrain. Time: 10 a.m. Location: TBD.Cost: $5 per hiker.* Register [email protected].

Workers on The Farm:1900s Immigration ExperienceStep into the shoes of Irish immigrants, and learn what it was like to immigrate to Morristown in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Discover Irish-American traditions through cooking demos, musical performance, and stories, and join a special ceremony honoring immigrants at 1 p.m. Enjoy a wagon ride to the Willows, and step into a living theatrical performance about the Irish immigrants who settled at Fosterfi elds.Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $8 per adult, $7 per senior, $6 per child 3 - 16. FREE under 3. Friends members half price with a current membership card.

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Speedwell Goes…Federal (1780-1800)Explore the hidden histories of Stephen Vail, former owner and resident of Historic Speedwell. Taste food prepared on the hearth, try-on period fashion, and learn facts about the past. For more information, email [email protected]. If you love reading and are interested in joining an online book club, email [email protected]: 12 noon - 6 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $10 for cooking, tasting, and fashion.* Register https://tinyurl.com/SpeedwellGoes.

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Friends’ Plant Sale Gardening Education Extravaganza Learn from the experts as both Rutgers and Morris County Gardeners share their gardening ideas and knowledge. See website for more details on topics and speakers. Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: FREE.* Register at arboretumfriends.org.

Sunday, April 14 Bear Rock HikeAges 7 & Up.Enjoy a moderate hike to Bear Rock while learning about spring ephemerals, the early-blooming plant species. Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per person.*

Hidden Treasures of the CollectionLearn about the fi ne and decorative art pieces in the Vail House during this curator’s tour.Time: 12 noon - 4:30 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Watercolor Techniques for Painting Flowers and LeavesSpend the afternoon painting fl owers and leaves using various techniques, including wet into wet, wet into dry, negative painting, and sprinkling dry paint. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $30 members/ $35 non-members.* Register at arboretumfriends.org.

Monday, April 15Home School Days: HerbalsGrades 1 - 4.Discover the fascinating history of herbs, plant your own to take home, and make a delicious herbal treat. Walk through the Arboretum, and search for the herbs growing in the gardens. Dress for the weather.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $8 per child per class, or $30 for the series of 4 classes.*

Enjoying Nature Through Art & WritingAges 7 - 10.Home for Spring Break? Join a special hike along our favorite trail equipped with paper and pencils. Listen to poems about plants, bugs, and other creatures, and get creative with your own writing and/or drawings based upon your surroundings. Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child *

Tuesday, April 16Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Jockey Hollow National Park, Harding Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Family Geocaching Ages 7 & Up. Get outside with the family, and use a GPS and map to locate hidden treasures called ‘caches,’ along the trail. Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $8 per person.*

Bird BonanzaAges 5 & Up.Learn how to identify birds by markings, color, and songs during a walk on the trails. Test your birdcall knowledge with a fun interactive game. Bring binoculars, or borrow ours.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person.*

Family Hiking AdventureAges 7 & Up.Enjoy the week off from school with the family on a fun hike along the Pyramid Mountain trails, complete with trail games and nature facts.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per person.*

Yoga for Nature KidsAges 2 - 6 with an Adult.Learn yoga-like poses and movements that represent animals and plants in this indoor/outdoor program. Enjoy a walk on the trail, and fun stories that complement the poses. Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per child.*

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Tuesdays, April 16 through June 18Garden BudsAges 4 - 5 with an Adult.Instill a love of gardening in preschoolers, and dust off your own green thumb in this 10-week, hands-on gardening series. Plant, harvest, and even taste vegetables straight from the gardens. Time: 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $70 per gardening pair.*

Wednesday, April 17Sprouts: This Is For The BirdsAges 2 - 4 with an Adult. Look for nests at the Arboretum, and help the birds fi nd natural objects for nest building. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $5 per child.*

Nature DetectivesAges 7 - 11.Bring your detective skills, and look for signs that animals have left behind. Work together to fi nd clues, such as animal tracks, scat, or even bones.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per child.

Slime TimeAges 4 & Up. Take a sensory walk through the Great Swamp, and learn about the variety of slimy substances that live here. Create your very own slime to take home. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child.*

Thursday, April 18Spring Break Lunch HikeAges 8 & Up.Spend your break outdoors on a trek to Tripod Rock. Pack a nut-free lunch or snack to enjoy on the hike. Parents are welcome.Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $3 per person.*

Let’s LetterboxAges 8 - 12.Follow fun riddles to fi nd hidden boxes along the trails, and create your own stamp. Parents are welcome to join.Times: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child.*

Home School Day: Prep the Soil and PlantPrepare the soil in the demo garden using tools to plant crops. Learn the elements of planning a good growing season and how the farmers decide when and what to plant. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $8 per student.*

Friday, April 19Spring Treasure HuntAll Ages. Spring is in full swing, and surprises are popping up along the trails. Search the fi eld, forest, and stream habitats to fi nd these treasures. Times: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per child age 3 & up.*

Moonlight Owl CallingJoin a special, moonlight walk through Bamboo Brook OEC with the New Jersey Conservation Foundation staff biologist Dr. Emile DeVito, and listen for breeding owls, as courtship and nesting has begun. Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.Location: Bamboo Brook OEC.Cost: FREE.* Register at njconservation.org.

Saturday, April 20Little Farm Friends: Egg to ChickAges 3 - 5 with an Adult. Have fun on the farm with your pre-K child. Collect eggs, make rooster calls, and pet baby chicks. Time: 10 a.m.- 11 a.m. Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $8 per child/parent pair, $45 per set of 6 classes; $4 each for additional sibling participating.* Register [email protected].

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Plant SpudsDig in, and help the farmers plant potatoes. Return later in the season to harvest some spuds to take home.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission.

Big/Little BlacksmithingAges 6 - 12 with an Adult.Learn the basics of blacksmithing with Billy Barret of Bill Barret Custom Knives in his hands-on class.Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell. Cost: $30 per pair.* Register https://tinyurl.com/SpeedwellMasterClasses2019.

Nest Building for FamiliesAll Ages.Flock to the Great Swamp OEC to learn how birds use amazing strategies to construct nests. Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5 per person age 3 & up.*

The Care and Keeping of RiversIn honor of Earth Day, celebrate all things water powered with fun experiments and toys. Learn how the Black River runs the machinery today , and discover the life cycles of a river.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per adult, $2 per senior, and $1 per child 4 - 16.

Tin Punch Designs Make a family-friendly version of a tin punch design. Create your own pattern, or trace an outline provided. Adult assistance needed.Time: 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission.

Sunday, April 21Spring Things Walk: EasyAges 4 & Up.Learn about the animals that are building nests, laying eggs, and raising young while plants and trees wake from their winter sleep.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per person.*

Monday, April 22Toddlers &Tykes: Celebrate Earth Day!Ages 2 - 5 with an Adult.Celebrate Earth Day by learning how to protect our home, and taking a walk on the trails to enjoy the great outdoors.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5 per child.*

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Learn about and how to draw a new native NJ animal each month with indoor and outdoor activities. Create a masterpiece to take home. Adults are welcome to stay and participate. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5 per child.*

Tuesday, April 23Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Mt. Hope County Park, Rockaway Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Feathered FriendsAges 3 - 5 with an Adult.Make your very own binoculars to keep and use for a short walk to look for birds along the trails. Learn some fun ways to remember their birdcalls. Time: 10 a.m. -11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child.*

Toddlers & Tykes: Celebrate the Earth!Ages 2 - 5 with an Adult.Celebrate this day dedicated to Earth by learning to protect our home, and taking a walk on the trails to enjoy the outdoors.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $5 per child.*

Family Science Day: Planet Earth!All Ages with an Adult.Learn about Planet Earth and how to support it. Rotate through hands-on activity stations designed to challenge families to work together and make new discoveries. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mountain. Cost: $8 per child age 5 & up; $5 per child age 3 & 4.*

Wednesday, April 24Sprouts: Sounds of SpringAges 2 - 4 with an Adult.Use your ears to discover who is making springtime racket, and discover an entirely new side of plants. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $5 per child.*

Science and Nature: Soil SleuthsAges 5 - 10.Learn to observe and study different parts of the natural world through experiments and activities.Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child.*

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Learn about and how to draw a new native NJ animal each month with indoor and outdoor activities. Create a masterpiece to take home. Adults are welcome to stay and participate.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain. Cost: $5 per child.*

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Thursday, April 25More Trees PleaseAll Ages. Celebrate Arbor Day, and enjoy a guided hike through the forest while learning to identify native trees. Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per person age 5 & up.*

A Tour of Flowering Trees and Shrubs Walk the grounds, and learn some familiar favorites among The Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s collection of fl owering trees and shrubs, as well as some unusual ones you may not know. Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $10 per person.*

Make and Take Workshop: Herb Container Garden Discover the wonderful world of herbs and their many uses for culinary, medicinal, and pest repellant purposes. Create and take home your own herb garden.Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $30 per person.*

Friday, April 26 D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program. Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

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Outdoor Skills: Fire BuildingAges 10 - 15. Satisfy your appetite for adventure while learning wilderness and survival skills. Discover how to fi nd the correct wood, and build the structure of a successful fi re. Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $10 per child.*

Saturday, April 27Great Plantings for Small GardensPlant expert Steve Kristoph returns with a fun and informative talk about small trees and shrubs, both native or not, that will thrive and dazzle throughout the seasons in your garden.Time: 11 a.m. - 12 noon. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $15 members/ $20 non-members.* Register at arboretumfriends.org.

Born toBe ShornJoin a fun and unique experience of turning fl eece into woolen fi ber. Watch a live sheep shearing as it was done in the past without electricity, enjoy hands-on activities, such as weaving, spinning, and crafting. Meet the cute baby lambs and tour The Willows.Time:11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $8 per adult, $7 per senior, $6 per child 3 - 16. FREE under 3. Friends members half price with a current membership card.

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Morris County Park PaloozaEat, drink, and have fun at this one of a kind festival! Enjoy 20+ food trucks, a biergarten offering hand-crafted beers, live music featuring 3 bands, games offered by Jersey Club Sports for adults and kids, face painting, and much more! Parking is FREE, and admission allows for re-entrance throughout the day. Purchase tickets online at GardenStateFoodTruckFest.com for a discounted rate. All proceeds benefi t MCPC and keeping our parks a place for you to enjoy - thank you for your support!Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Location: Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Twp.Cost: $5 per adult, $2 per child online; $10 per adult, $5 per child day of.

Dig It! Beginners ArchaeologyAges 7 - 11Do you dream of fi nding an arrowhead in your backyard, becoming a famous archeologist, or traveling the globe to fi nd hidden treasures? Learn the basics of archaeology while discovering some treasure at Historic Speedwell. Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

Sunday, April 28Family OrienteeringAges 7 & Up. Spend time outside with the family, and learn how to use a map and compass to fi nd your way. Complete an orienteering challenge, and win a prize. All materials are provided.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Location: Pyramid Mountain. Cost: $8 per person.*

5th Annual Tubbs Lecture: Vincent Simeone on Versatile ViburnumsVincent Simeone, a renowned horticulturist, lecturer, and author shares his expertise in planting and caring for viburnums. Take a guided walk through the viburnum collection. This program is eligible for 2.0 Rutgers Master Gardener CEU’s. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Willowwood Arboretum.Cost: $30 per person.* Call 973.326.7601.

Arbor Day CelebrationCelebrate Arbor Day with NJ’s largest living things - trees. Learn how to plant, identify, and appreciate local trees. Tour the Arboretum’s Big Trees, create a tree craft, and take home seedlings.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: Suggested donation $5 per family.*

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Monday, April 29Home School Days: HerbasGrades 1 - 4.Discover the fascinating history of herbs, plant your own to take home, and make a delicious herbal treat. Walk through the Arboretum, and search for the herbs growing in the gardens. Dress for the weather.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $8 per child per class, or $30 for the series of 4 classes.*

Wild Animal ExpertsAll Ages.Become a wildlife expert by learning amazing facts about New Jersey wildlife. Each program showcases a new animal through interactive games and a naturalist-led trail walk. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per child age 3 & up.*

Tuesday, April 30Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

The Truth about TicksAges 6 & Up.Learn the latest news on ticks in New Jersey, and become experts in tick identifi cation and protection from these misunderstood creatures.Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $5 per person.*

Tuesdays, April 30 through June 4Junior Naturalists Ages 6 - 10.Learn about the plants, animals, and geology of New Jersey through experiments, games, and hikes. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $55 per child.*

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Wednesday, May 1Spring Migration Bird Walk, Meadows and EdgesJoin Naturalist Bill Lynch, and explore the meadows and forest edges of Bamboo Brook OEC. Search for both spring migrants and breeding birds.Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.Location: Bamboo Brook OEC.Cost: FREE.* Register njconservation.org.

Sprouts: Let There Be LightAges 3 - 4 with an Adult.Discover how plants put sunlight to work and what happens when plants grow in shade. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $5 per child.*

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Wednesday, May 1 through Friday, May 31Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt, ‘Big, Bigger, Biggest’, and search for the biggest trees, the biggest fl owers, and all things huge. Take a photo of every item, and get a prize. Time: Participate any time between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Wednesdays, May 1 through June 5 Nature’s Little Explorers Ages 2 & 3 with an Adult.Discover the wonders of nature together through six weeks of walks, activities, and crafts. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $55 per child.*

Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult.Explore the trails with your preschooler, and learn about the natural world during six weeks of walks, activities, and crafts. Time: 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $55 per child.*

Thursday, May 2 Home School Day: Math in the MillGet ready to use your brain! This hunt is one mathematical riddle after another, full of problems for you to solve. The range of these riddles includes basic geometry, ratios, and algebra. The diffi culty of the hunt can be multiplied for a greater challenge, and the common denominator of all these mathematical areas is the thrill of discovery.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $8 per student.*

Arboretum Artists: Beautiful BouquetsAges 8 - 12. Paint, cut, and build your own mixed media bouquet fi t for framing. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $10 per child.*

Thursdays, May 2 through June 6 Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an Adult.Discover the wonders of nature through six weeks of walks, activities, and crafts. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $55 per child.*

Puddle JumpersAges 4 & 5 with an Adult.Explore the trails of the Great Swamp with your preschooler, and learn about the natural world through the season during six weeks of walks, activities, and crafts. Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $55 per child.*

Friday, May 3Growing Up WILD, Project WET, and PLT for Early ChildhoodTeachers of Pre-K through Grade 2.Spend the day focusing on early childhood education programs that build children’s wonder about nature, wildlife, and the world. Discover a wide range of activities and experiences to help develop a solid foundation of positive impressions about the natural world Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $35 per person.*

D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program. Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

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Saturday May 4Little Farm Friends: Wake Up Baby Animals!Ages 3 - 5 with an Adult. Meet the cutest new babies that live on the farm, sing songs, play games, and create a craft celebrating their recent arrivals. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $8 per child/parent pair, $45 per set of 6 classes; $4 each for additional sibling participating.* Register [email protected].

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Hitch a Ride!Join the farm staff for a leisurely, narrated open-air wagon ride around the historic farm. Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon. Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission.

Building SpeedwellTransform into a preservation specialist, and use your problem solving skills to build and move a model building. Learn about the initiatives used to build the Historic Speedwell we know today and the technology needed to move historic buildings.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5

Plant Sale by the Friends of The Frelinghuysen ArboretumTrees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, vines, herbs, heirloom tomatoes…no matter your passion, the plant sale has something for you! Gain access to thousands of well-bred plants, and have all your gardening questions answered by knowledgeable, on-site experts. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen ArboretumCost: FREE.

Sunday, May 5 Wildfl ower Walk: EasyAges 5 & Up.Find out what all the buzz is about, at least for bees and other pollinators, while spotting spring blooms.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $2 per person.*

First Sunday Tour of The Frelinghuysen ArboretumMeet in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center for a tour of the grounds. Learn the site’s history, and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural site with a knowledgeable tour guide. Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $3 per person. Exact change, please.

Oh, Ship! A Talk about the SS SavannahJoin this presentation on Speedwell’s contribution to transportation history. Learn about the development of steam technology in the early 19th century. Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Monday, May 6Toddlers & Tykes: April Showers Bring May FlowersAges 2 - 5 with an Adult.Enjoy a story read aloud and a guided walk as we look for early spring blossoms.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5 per child.*

May Flowers: Spring EphemeralsAdults.Enjoy a walk and talk around the Great Swamp OEC to learn about the early spring ephemerals, the plants that bloom before the shade of the trees takes over the forest. Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person.*

Tuesday, May 7Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Hacklebarney State Park, Chester Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Tremendous TreesAges 3 - 5 with an Adult.Enjoy a walk along the trails, and learn fun facts about trees. Create bark rubbings of your favorite trees, and make your own booklet to take home.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child.*

Toddlers & Tykes: Wiggly WormsAges 2 - 5 with an Adult.Learn about the creatures that live beneath our feet who help to keep our soil healthy. Enjoy a story read aloud, and take a walk to peek into the homes of these squiggly friends.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $5 per child.*


Wednesday, May 8Spring Migration Bird Walk, Forest InteriorJoin a guided bird walk, and search for Scarlet Tanagers, Ovenbirds, Woodpeckers, and other species that prefer taller trees and denser vegetation.Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.Location: Bamboo Brook OEC.Cost: FREE.* Register njconservation.org.

Sprouts: Plant ZooAges 2 - 4 with an Adult.Dogwood, Pig Squeak, and Pussy Willow…why do some plants have such strange names? Take a walk to search for the plants that look like animals, and guess their names. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $5 per child.*

May Flowers: Spring EphemeralsAges 5 & Up.Enjoy a walk and talk around the Great Swamp OEC to learn about the early spring ephemerals, the plants that bloom before the shade of the trees takes over the forest. Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person age 5 & up.*



Thursday, May 9Home School Day: Form, Function, FashionDiscover how society infl uences what we wear. Try on fashion from the past, and design clothes for the future. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $8 per student.*


A Bouquet for MomAges 6 - 10.Create a beautiful fl oral masterpiece for Mothers’ Day. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $15 per child.*

Friday, May 10D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program. Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

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Saturday, May 11Industrial Heritage Tours: Waterloo Valley TrailExplore a portion of the trail in search of canal and industrial remains on this exciting 4-hour tour. The Morris Canal follows the Musconetcong River south from Waterloo on its way to Phillipsburg on the Delaware River. Please wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring a bag lunch. No facilities are available.Time: 10 a.m. Location: TBD.Cost: $5 per hiker.* Register [email protected].

Mother’s Day at Willowwood ArboretumTour of beautiful gardens at Willowwood Arboretum. Enjoy light refreshments courtesy of the Willowwood Foundation, and purchase lilac seedlings to plant at home or give to Mom. Time: 12 noon - 4 p.m. Location: Willowwood Arboretum.Cost: $5 per car.

Speedwell Goes…National (1800’s & 1810’s)Explore the hidden histories of Stephen Vail, former owner and resident of Historic Speedwell. Taste food prepared on the hearth, try-on period fashion, and learn facts about the past. For more information, email [email protected]. If you love reading and are interested in joining an online book club, email [email protected] for more info.Time: 12 noon - 6 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $10 for cooking, tasting, and fashion.*

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Wonderful Waterfall HikeAges 16 & Up.Hike to the cascading waterfall on the Turkey Mountain side with a naturalist guide. Wear waterproof shoes since the trails can be muddy.Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $1 per person.*

Homemade ClayFlour can be used for so much more than eating. Use clay made from stoneground fl our to create something special to take home. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $5 per family.*

Farm to Table: Spring Shoots & FruitsJoin a costumed interpreter cooking on the woodstove, and celebrate the produce of the beautiful spring season as the farmers once did.Time: 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds. Cost: Admission.

Piglet Weigh-In! Meet the piglets born this spring, and help the farmers round them up for weighing. Guess which piglet weighs the heaviest - be careful, they are wiggly! Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission.

Sunday, May 12Trail Treasure HuntAll Ages.Enjoy a seasonal nature scavenger hunt where families work together to follow clues and fi nd the answers to nature riddles along the trails.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

Mother’s Day Fairy HomesAll Ages.Get outdoors with mom, and create a mystical house made of natural materials. Enjoy a story on fairy home etiquette, and fi nish with a tour of the newly constructed fairy homes.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per person age 3 and up.*

Sunday, May 12 through Sunday, May 19National Public Gardens Week Scavenger HuntCelebrate this event with a special free scavenger hunt. Discover the beauty of the Arboretum and its gardens.Time: Participate any time between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: FREE.

Monday, May 13Home School Days: HerbalsGrades 1 - 4.Discover the fascinating history of herbs, plant your own to take home, and make a delicious herbal treat. Walk through the Arboretum, and search for the herbs growing in the gardens. Dress for the weather.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $8 per child per class, or $30 for the series of 4 classes.*


Tuesday, May 14Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Hedden County Park, Dover.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Mountain Critter CrochetAdults.Join a naturalist for a special crochet session while learning to make critters found in the forest. Materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Prior crocheting knowledge preferred.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $8 per person.*

Wednesday, May 15Birding By EarListen for the Wood Thrush, Hooded Warbler, and the other birds as the leaves start to cover the trees and understory of the forest, making it diffi cult to see birds and wildlife. Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.Location: Bamboo Brook OEC.Cost: FREE.* Register njconservation.org.

Sprouts: Are You My Mother? Ages 2 - 4 with an Adult.Discover how plants make new plants, and search the gardens for baby plants using a magnifying glass. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $5 per child.*

Home School Adventures: Fascinating FlowersAges 5 & Up.Discover the functions of various parts of a fl ower through dissection and exploration. Walk along the trails to identify New Jersey wildfl owers, and observe their beauty and unique adaptations. Time:1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child.*

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Learn about, and how, to draw a new native NJ animal each month with indoor and outdoor activities. Create a masterpiece to take home. Adults are welcome to stay and participate.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain. Cost: $5 per child.*

Thursday, May 16 Harbingers of Spring Bus Trip to the Mt. Cuba CenterJoin a bus trip to Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, DE, renowned for its spectacular displays of wildfl owers and native plant research. Bring your lunch; refreshments provided. After Mt. Cuba, visit an excellent Delaware nursery for some fun plant shopping. Closed shoes, suitable for uneven terrain, are required. Time: 8:15 a.m. sharp departure, returning at about 5:30 p.m.Location: Meet in the parking lot of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $60 members/ $70 non-members.* Register arboretumfriends.org.

Home School Day: Spring CrittersStop by the farm, and meet the newest spring arrivals. Learn different facts about these babies and their parents. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $8 per student.*

Make and Take Workshop: Edible Container GardenAdults.Get tips on how to create your own edible container garden. Bring your garden home, and harvest your crops all season long.Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $30 per person.*

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Saturday, May 18Little Farm Friends: Horses and CarriagesAges 3 - 5Meet, and pet your ‘neigh-borhood’ horses at this fun morning of play, song, and games. Time:10 a.m.- 11 a.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $8 per child/parent pair, $45 per set of 6 classes; $4 each for additional sibling participating.* Register [email protected].

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Black River Furnace WalkJoin Industrial Archaeologist Joe Macasek, and discover early industries along the Black River on this three-mile moderate walk. Meet at Cooper Gristmill parking lot. The Mill will open after the walk.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $5 per family.*

Nature Photography in the GardenJoin a team of professional nature photographers, and discover how to capture the perfect shot of fl uttering wings, sunlight on a Conefl ower petal, or colorful fl owers in the garden. Gain tips from the experts, and enjoy their work on display in the Butterfl y Garden. Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Kay Environmental Center, Chester.Cost: FREE.* Register, 908.955.0356.

National Public Gardens Week Family Seed StartingAges 5 & Up.Plant spring fl ower seeds in honor of National Public Garden Week.Time: Participate any time between 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: FREE.

Mosaic Master ClassAges 16 & Up.Discover the joys of mosaic, and create a unique night light. No art or mosaic experience is required.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $30 per person.*

Yarn Dolls and Button WhirligigsCreate a yarn doll and button whirligig. See how much fun these toys of the past can be for children today. Parental assistance needed.Time: 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission.

Sunday, May 19National Public Gardens Week Tours Tour one or more of the Morris County Park Commission’s exceptional horticultural sites. Learn the fascinating history, and view the beautiful gardens in one-hour tours conducted by a knowledgeable garden guide. Please wear sturdy walking shoes.Time and Location(s): Willowwood Arboretum - 10 a.m.Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center - 11:30 a.m.Frelinghuysen Arboretum - 1:30 p.m.Cost: FREE.

The 11th Annual Historic Fashion Show-Fashion Wars!Battle stations! March through the history of American fashion during war times, and see how military uniforms infl uenced civilian attire. Tours are at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $7 per adult, $6 per senior, $5 per child, FREE per child under age 4. Register https://tinyurl.com/SpeedwellFashionShow2019.

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Monday, May 20Toddlers & Tykes: Wiggly WormsAges 2 - 5 with an Adult.Learn about the creatures that live beneath our feet that help to keep the soil healthy. Enjoy a story read aloud, and a walk to peek into the homes of these squiggly friends.Time:10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5 per child.*

Home School Days: HerbalsGrades 1 - 4.Discover the fascinating history of herbs, plant your own to take home, and make a delicious herbal treat. Walk through the Arboretum, and search for the herbs growing in the gardens. Dress for the weather.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $8 per child per class, or $30 for the series of 4 classes.*

Wild Animal ExpertsAll Ages.Become a wildlife expert by learning amazing facts about New Jersey wildlife. Each program showcases a new animal through interactive games and a naturalist-led trail walk. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per child age 3 & up.*

Tuesday, May 21Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Dismal Harmony, Mendham Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Call 973.635.6629.

Family Science Day: Macros and Water QualityAll Ages with an Adult. Learn about macroinvertebrates and assessing water quality. Rotate through hands-on activity stations designed to challenge families to work together and make new discoveries. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Pyramid Mountain. Cost: $8 per child age 5 & up; $5 per child age 3 & 4.*

Wednesday, May 22Sprouts: Going BuggyAges 2 - 4 with an Adult.Go on a bug hunt around the Arboretum, and discover those bugs that are helpful or harmful to plants.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $5 per child.*

Pots with PizzazzJazzy containers are the ‘jewelry’ of a garden. Learn to brighten shady spots with pops of color, and create focal points for vistas and welcoming entry gardens with stunning container groupings. Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $15 members/ $20 non-members. Register at arboretumfriends.org.

Thursday, May 23Nature Walk with the State Director of The Nature ConservancyJoin State Director Barbara Brummer on a guided walk through the woods surrounding the Kay Center. Learn about and identify bird and animal species, and discover blooming fl ora in the rich forest of the Black River ravine and fl oodplain. Dress for the weather. and bring binoculars if you have them.Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Kay Environmental Center, Chester Twp.Cost: FREE.* Register 908.955.0356.

Make and Take Workshop: Hummingbird and Butterfl y Container GardenAdults.Create a beautiful planter to take home that attracts hummingbirds and butterfl ies. Discover ways to entice them to your yard by planting the plants they love. Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $35 per person.*


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Outdoor Skills: Campfi re Cooking IAges 10 - 15. Satisfy your appetite for adventure while learning wilderness and survival skills. Each month’s program features a different theme. Learn techniques and recipes for cooking delicious food over a campfi re. Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $10 per child.*

Saturday, May 25Weekend Family WalkAll Ages.Walk along the trails to discover the unique animals and plants found at the Great Swamp, and learn amazing new nature facts. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

Plant Pole BeansHelp farmers stake poles and plant a variety of beans. Once harvested and dried later in the season, the beans will be shelled for winter cooking.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission.

Memorial Day Tour: Call of DutyJoin museum senior staff for a special guided tour of the exhibit, ‘Call of Duty: Patriotism During World War I.’ Learn the meaning behind America’s iconic symbols, and discover the home front activities of Caroline and Charles Foster and their peers. Free admission for current and past armed service members. Time: 11 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission waived for current active duty/retired Armed Service members.* Register [email protected].

Meet the Servants at the WillowsDuring a special hands-on guided tour, learn about the domestic help at the Foster home, the Willows, during the WWI era. Help the maid with some of the household chores, and assist in the preparation of historic foods for the cook to bake in the wood-burning cook stove.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission.



Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27

Opening Weekend: Sunrise LakeBeach ClubKickoff summer at the beautiful Sunrise Lake Beach Club. Relax on the beach, enjoy a boat ride, or challenge your child to a race on the Wibit.Time: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.Location: Lewis Morris CountyPark, Morris Twp.Cost: $8 per adult, $7 per child &senior (65+), FREE age 4 and under.

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Tuesday, May 28Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Tourne County Park, Boonton Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Register 973.635.6629.

Wednesday, May 29Sprouts: Tree TravelsAges 2 - 4 with an Adult.Explore the Arboretum, and look for plants that traveled from somewhere else. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $5 per child.*

Science and Nature: Soil SleuthsAges 5 - 10.Learn how to observe and study different parts of the natural world through experiments and activities.Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child.*

Friday, May 31 D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program.Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

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Saturday June 1Industrial Heritage Tours: Stanhope-Canal and Iron Town WalkJoin this easy, 2-hour walk around one of the best presevered examples of a 19th century industrial/canal town in the New Jersey Highlands today. Please wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring your imagination. Time: 10 a.m. Location: TBD.Cost: $5 per hiker.* Register [email protected].

Little Farm Friends: Garden GrowersAges 3 - 5 with an Adult. Explore fl owers, fruits, and vegetables through song, stories, and play. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $8 per child/parent pair, $45 per set of 6 classes; $4 each for additional sibling participating.* Register [email protected].

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Hitch a Ride! Join the farm staff for a leisurely narrated open-air wagon ride around the historic farm.Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission.

Fairy FriendsAges 6 & Up.Use a variety of natural materials to design and create elves, imps, fairies, and pixies to take home for your own garden, or in the Fairy Houses on Fairy Day, June 23. Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $10 per person.

Saturday, June 1 through Sunday, June 30 Family Photo Scavenger HuntBring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt, ‘What Smells?,’ and search for all things smelly from the nicest to possibly the stinkiest. Take a photo of every item, and get a prize. Time: Participate any time between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $10 per family

Sunday, June 2Trail Treasure HuntAll Ages.Enjoy a seasonal nature scavenger hunt where families work together to follow clues and fi nd the answers to nature riddles along the trails.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

First Sunday Tour of The Frelinghuysen ArboretumMeet in the lobby of the Haggerty Education Center for a tour of the grounds. Learn the site’s history, and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural site with a knowledgeable tour guide. Time: 2 p.m. - 3p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $3 per person. Exact change, please.

The Workers’ WalkTake a guided walk through Historic Speedwell and the remains of the Speedwell Ironworks (across the street), investigating forgotten features in the landscape and fi nding out what they can tell us about the early days of the Industrial Revolution. Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

Monday, June 3Toddlers & Tykes: Pond LifeAges 2 - 5 with an Adult.Learn about animals and plants that live near the pond, enjoy a story read aloud, and walk to the pond to observe the fl ora and fauna.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5 per child.*

Tuesday, June 4Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Buttermilk Falls, Mendham Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Register 973.635.6629.

Mountain Critter CrochetAdults.Join a naturalist for a special crochet session while learning to make critters found in the forest. Materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Prior crocheting knowledge preferred.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $8 per person.*

Wednesday, June 5Sprouts: Tops and BottomsAges 2 - 4 with an Adult.Read a silly story, and discover the differences between the tops and bottoms of plants. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $5 per child.*

Home School Adventures: Marvelous MacrosAges 5 & Up.‘Dive’ into the pond to discover the diversity of life underwater. Macroinvertebrates are excellent critters to study metamorphosis and identifi cation skills. Old clothes and rubber boots are recommended. Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child.*

Thursday, June 6Keys to TreesAges 18 & Up.Learn the art of tree identifi cation using leaves, buds, branches, and bark of common species. Take home a ‘Trees of the Swamp’ ID booklet.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person.*

Home School Day: Chester Railroad Tycoon!This month at Cooper Gristmill is all about trains. After learning about geography and cartography, put your knowledge to use by creating an engine and track. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $8 per student.*

Painting with FlowersAges 6 & Up.Create your own painting using only fl ower petals for color, and learn fl ower petal biology.Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per person.*

Arboretum Artists: Quilling CreaturesAges 8 - 12. Roll and fold strips of paper using the quilling technique to create beautiful butterfl ies, lovely ladybugs, and your own imaginative insects to take home.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $10 per child.*

Friday, June 7

New Jersey Public Gardens Day Tours Tour one or more of the Morris County Park Commission’s exceptional horticultural sites. Learn the fascinating history and view the beautiful gardens in one-hour tours conducted by a knowledgeable garden guide. Please wear sturdy walking shoes.Time and Location(s): Willowwood Arboretum - 10 a.m.Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center - 11:30 a.m.Frelinghuysen Arboretum - 1:30 p.m.Cost: FREE.

D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker programTime: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

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Saturday, June 8Trail FestAll Ages.Bring the entire family, and celebrate the First Trail Fest! Learn hiking basics and safety, and join a guided hike to explore the trails. Various routes and lengths will be offered to accommodate a range of hiking abilities.Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: FREE.

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Grains in the Garden IJoin us at the Mill as we plant crops that people have grown and ground for centuries. Learn about the plants, help us get the garden ready, and take home a seedling of your own. Time: 11 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $5 per family.*

The Farm Know-How DayExplore Fosterfi elds, and visit drop-in stations at the creamery, the icehouse, and the Willows. Stop by the farmhouse to see and smell what’s cooking. Time: 1 p.m.- 3 pm.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission.

Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9

Civil War WeekendStep onto the battlefi eld, and become a part of the action as the American Civil War is brought to life. Reenactors from the 2nd New Jersey Brigade showcase the daily lives of soldiers, while demonstrating musket, artillery, and bayonet drills, cannon fi rings, exciting skirmishes, and much more.Time: Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $7 per adult, $6 per senior, $5 per child age 4 - 16, FREE per child under age 4.

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Sunday, June 9Four Season Perennial GardeningProgram Specialist Catherine Allison shares her tips on planning a four season perennial garden, deer resistant plants, fertilizing, pruning, and more. Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $15 per person.*

Native and Invasive Plants WalkAges 10 & Up.Walk along the Great Swamp OEC trails while getting an in-depth lesson on native and invasive plant species in New Jersey and the importance of biodiversity.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per person.*

Second Sunday Tour of The Willowwood ArboretumMeet by the parking lot directory for a tour of this beautiful Arboretum. Learn the site’s history, and enjoy the changing beauty of this exceptional horticultural site with a knowledgeable tour guide.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Willowwood Arboretum.Cost: $3 per person. Exact change, please.

Monday, June 10Wild Animal ExpertsAll Ages.Become a wildlife expert by learning amazing facts about New Jersey wildlife. Each program showcases a new animal through interactive games and a naturalist-led trail walk.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per child age 3 & up.*

Tuesday, June 11Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Schiff Nature Preserve, Mendham Twp.Cost: $2 per adult.* Register 973.635.6629.

Egg-staticAges 3 - 5 with an Adult.Discover the different eggs animals lay. Take a walk to fi nd the best egg-laying spots, and create a fun egg-related craft.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per child.*

Toddlers and Tykes: Fluttering Butterfl iesAges 2 - 5 with an Adult.Learn about the lives and life cycles of these beautiful insects, enjoy a story read aloud, and take a walk to try to spot some of these graceful creatures.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $5 per child.*


Wednesday, June 12Sprouts: Wonderful WaterAges 2 - 4 with an Adult.Explore the wonderful, wet world of water. Walk to fi nd water around the Arboretum.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $5 per child.*

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Learn about, and how to draw, a new native NJ animal each month with indoor and outdoor activities. Create a masterpiece to take home. Adults are welcome to stay and participate.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5 per child.*

Thursday, June 13Home School Day: A Man and a Brother-Slavery in 19th Century NJDiscover the life of a slave in Morristown and how it contrasts the views of slavery in the south prior to the Civil War. Learn about Stephen Vail’s slaves and the offi cial end of slavery in New Jersey in 1846. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $8 per student.*


Filling Dad’s ShoesAges 8 - 12. Bring in one of dad’s old shoes, and plant it with succulents to create a unique Father’s Day gift. Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Cost: $15 per child.*

Cooper Gristmill Lecture SeriesJoin this special, bi-monthly lecture series covering various topics, including the history of local mills, Chester, and technology. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE.

Friday, June 14D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker programTime: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

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Outdoor Skills Campfi re Cooking IIAges 10 - 15. Satisfy your appetite for adventure while learning wilderness and survival skills. Each month’s program features a different theme. Learn techniques and recipes for cooking delicious food over a campfi re. Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $10 per child, per class.*

Farm Friday Summer ConcertEnjoy a summer night on the farm and the unique sounds of the 1920s performed by the Long Hill String Band. Farm opens at 6:30 p.m.Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission. FREE to Friends members with current membership card.

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Saturday, June 15Weekend Family WalkAll Ages.Walk along the trails to discover the unique animals and plants found at the Great Swamp, and learn amazing new nature facts. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person age 3 & up.*

Little Farm Friends: How Now Brown CowAges 3 - 5 with an Adult. Meet New Jersey’s favorite Jersey cattle herd, the resident brown cows. Play games, make cow-related crafts, and even brush a cow. Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $8 per child/parent pair, $45 per set of 6 classes, $4 each for additional sibling participating.* Register [email protected].

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Mountain Laurel Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Celebrate Father’s Day weekend on the trails, and view the natural beauty of the fl owering Mountain Laurel.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $1 per person.*

Chester Railroad ExtravaganzaCelebrate the 1800s Chester Railroad with hands-on activities and guided walks along the old railroad bed. Learn the history of trains, and enjoy model train sets on display. Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $3 per adult, $2 per senior, and $1 per child 4 - 16.

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Speedwell Goes…Jacksonian (1820s)Explore the hidden histories of Stephen Vail, former owner and resident of Historic Speedwell. Taste food prepared on the hearth, try-on period fashion, and learn facts about the past. For more information, email [email protected]. If you love reading and are interested in joining an online book club, email [email protected] for more info.Time: 12 noon - 6 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $10 for cooking, tasting, and fashion.*

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Giant Reptiles Live PresentationAll Ages. Don’t miss this! Join Snakes-N-Scales, a reptile rescue and education organization, for an amazing, educational show featuring massive, LIVE reptiles. Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $7 per person.*

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Build Your Own Birdhouse ClassAges 8 & Up.Caroline Foster loved carpentry. Join us for a special class for builders and creators, and honor her legacy by building and decorating your own birdhouse.Time: 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $15 per birdhouse built.* Register [email protected].

Sunday, June 16 Birding Basics for BeginnersAges 10 & Up.Learn common birds and their songs under the guidance of a naturalist. Walk the trails to practice using binoculars and searching for birds. Bring your own binoculars, or borrow ours. Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $5 per person.*

Father’s Day Geocaching Ages 7 & Up. Get outside with the family, and use a GPS and map to locate hidden treasures called ‘caches,’ along the trail. All materials are provided. Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $8 per person.*

Monday, June 17Toddlers & Tykes: Fluttering Butterfl iesAges 2 - 5 with an Adult.Learn about the lives and life cycles of these beautiful insects, enjoy a story read aloud, and take a walk to see these graceful creatures.Time:10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC. Cost: $5 per child.*


Tuesday, June 18Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Township.Cost: $2 per adult.* Register 973.635.6629.

The Art of Topiary Design Professional Floral Designer Marge Hulstrunk demonstrates several different topiary designs to re-create for your home or special event using a variety of materials. Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $20 members/ $25 non-members. Register at arboretumfriends.org.

Thursday, June 20Home School Day: Farmhouse Afi re!Calling all fi re brigade members. The Farmhouse burned down in 1915 and was rebuilt. Analyze the best way to extinguish a fi re, which buildings should be saved, and the water source that can be used to save the day. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $8 per student.*

Friday, June 21Butterfl y Walk with the North American Butterfl y AssociationJoin experts from the North American Butterfl y Association to walk the meadows of Bamboo Brook OEC in search of late spring butterfl y species. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Bamboo Brook OEC.Cost: FREE.* Register njconservation.org.

D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program.Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

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Friday, June 21 through Saturday, June 22

Campouton the BeachBegin your adventure with swimming, boating, and Wibit fun! Enjoy a campfire, storytelling, marshmallow treats, and more at this overnight event. Wake up to a light breakfast served beachside.Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 a.m. Location: Sunrise Lake, Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Twp.Cost: $45 per family. For info, call 973.326.7616.

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Saturday, June 22Creating a Succession of Bloom in the Native GardenJoin Environmental Horticulturist Kim Eierman, and learn how to make your garden beautiful and ecologically-supportive throughout the growing season with great choices of natives.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members*. Register at arboretumfriends.org.

Become a Cheese Monger!Celebrate National Dairy Month, and join resident cheese monger Allie Gizzi in making a selection of soft cheeses.Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: $45 per person.* Register [email protected].

Hammerin’!: Blacksmithing Master ClassAges 13 & UpLearn the basics of blacksmithing with William Barrett of Bill Barrett Custom Knives, and create a project to take home. All supplies are provided. Prior experience is helpful, but not necessary. Space is limited, so register early. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $30 per person.*

Hook, Line, and Sinker!Using a provided historic fi shing pole, cast a line to see if anything is biting at the pond. Catch of the day will be tossed back.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 pmLocation: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission.

People-Power DayThe gristmill may be water-powered, but we have many people-powered machines on hand, too. Test a simple machine, such as a lever or a pulley, or try out historic tools. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per adult, $2 per senior, and $1 per child 4 - 16.

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Sunday, June 23Family Geocaching Ages 7 & Up. Get outside with the family, and use a GPS and map to locate hidden treasures called ‘caches,’ along the trail.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Location: Pyramid Mountain. Cost: $8 per person.*

Fairies will be visiting The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, and to prepare for their stay, houses need to be built. Families are invited to celebrate the 13th Annual Fairy Day on the Sylvan Terrace, and build a home for these visiting wee folk. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $30 per fairy house.*

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Third Sunday Tour of Bamboo BrookMeet in front of the Hutcheson home for a tour of this beautiful garden. Learn the site’s history, and enjoy the beauty of this exceptional horticultural site with a knowledgeable guide.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Bamboo Brook.Cost: $3 per person. Exact change, please.

Silhouettes WorkshopLearn the history of this special art form and how they were once a popular way to reproduce a person’s likeness. Create your own silhouette to take home. Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

Tuesday, June 25Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack, and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails. All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville.Cost: $2 per adult.* Register 973.635.6629.

Friday, June 28D-I-FridayGet your STEAM on at this craft and maker program.Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

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Saturday, June 29Trek to Tripod RockAges 8 & Up.Embark on a guided hike, and discover the history of this unique glacial erratic. Bring a snack and water to enjoy at Tripod Rock.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.Location: Pyramid Mountain.Cost: $1 per person.*

Under the Floorboards: The Hidden Parts of the Vail HouseJoin a special behind the scenes tour of the Historic Vail House basement, and learn about historic preservation and the future plans for the Vail House.Time: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

HerbaliciousGather at the Farmhouse herb garden to discover how herbs enhance the taste of food. Make a sachet to take home.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission.

Homemade ClayFlour can be used for so much more than eating. Use clay made from stoneground fl our to create something special. Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $5 per family.*

Meet the Servants at The Willows During a special hands-on guided tour, learn about the domestic help at the Foster home, The Willows during the WWI era. Help the maid with some household chores, and assist in the preparation of historic foods for the cook to bake in the wood-burning stove.Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterfi elds.Cost: Admission.

Sunday, June 30Cooking Demonstration: Chard – A Rainbow of HealthChef Cynthia Triolo prepares several recipes that makes chard a staple in your kitchen.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $25 members / $30 non-members.* Register arboretumfriends.org.

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