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2 MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION • SUMMER • 2011

Meet our Monarchs“Royalty” o the Butteries!

Each September, monarch butteries begin an incredible journey that takes them

over 2,000 miles to the mountains of Central Mexico to spend the winter. Months

later, these intrepid butteries head north in March, following the sprouting of

milkweed plants just as their great-grandparents did the year before! If you’re amazed

that fragile butteries can achieve such a feat, then join the staff of Pyramid Mountain

Natural Historic Area in Montville all summer to learn more.

At Mission Monarch Search, become “citizen scientists” and help search the butter-

y gardens to tally the number of monarch eggs, caterpillars, chrysalids, and adults pres-

ent on Wednesdays: August 17 and 31 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Learn how to recognize

the monarch in all the stages of its metamorphosis and how to report monarch sightingson the Internet to contribute to important scientic research. These programs are $2 per

person ages 3 and up and are open to all ages.

The thought of a bat ying overhead may

conjure up all types of eerie feelings! Yet,

these icons of Halloween and scary movies

are interesting creatures that offer many positive

benets to the environment.

Between late summer and early fall, New Jer-

sey bats forage on insects to store up energy before

their long winter’s hibernation. Since Northern New Jersey is home to the largest known overwin-

tering site in the state (the Hibernia Hibernaculum),

this is really the time and place to go batty!

On Wednesday, September 14 at 6 p.m.,

join Dr. Lance Risley of the William Paterson

University Biology Department for a slide show

and discussion on the bats of North America

to learn the true facts about these marvelous

creatures. Dr. Risley is involved in the latest bat

research so you can be up-to-date on bat popula-

tions, including the effects of the devastating

White Nose Syndrome.

After the presentation, join a guided walk on

the trails of Pyramid Mountain with a naturalist.

Using an echolocation device, which makes the bat’s high-frequency sounds audible to human ears,

search for foraging bats.

This program is for ages 8 and up, and the fees

are: $5 for ages 8 through 12; $8 for ages 13 and

up. Space is limited, so call early to register!

For more information or to register,

please call 973-334-3130.

Bats on the Brink!

Meet a Monarch Festival • 9/10/11Monarchs are doing better in 2011 since their over-wintering population was twice that of 2010

(the lowest numbers on record). Wish them well on their southbound journey on September

10 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Annual Meet a Monarch Festival. The festival takes place during

the monarch’s peak migration time. Tour the buttery garden and look for live monarchs from

egg to adult, as well as the many other creatures that depend on milkweed. Travel through the

lifecycle stations and experience the metamorphosis of a monarch rsthand, try some buttery

origami, and listen to live music and stories as you celebrate the life and legacy of these amaz-

ing animals. All ages are welcome! The entrance fee is $4 for ages 2 and up.

For more information, please call 973-334-3130 or visit www.morrisparks.net.



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Mark your calendars for Saturday,

October 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to spend

a fun-lled afternoon learning about the

history of the native people of New Jersey at the

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham

Twp.! For thousands of years, before the pioneersarrived in New Jersey, the Lenape Indians lived in

these forests, hunting for deer and wood buffalo,

living in wigwams, fashioning dugout canoes from tulip

poplar trees, and carving their tools out of rock and bone.

They lived close to the land, existing in balance with na-

ture. However, the Lenape are not a thing of the past, but

a part of New Jersey’s heritage that is alive and well today.

And now you can take part in a Lenape Celebration!

Bring the entire family to see members of the Ra-

mapough Lenape Indians present a traditional drum circle,

dancers in regalia, handicrafts vendors, real tools and

artifacts, and an historical speaker, all gathered around

a model wigwam in the forest. Everyone can enjoy

activities and crafts, such as molding a clay pot by

the re, making a re without matches, and playing

the real games that Lenape children played to hone

their skills. Take a guided walk on the wooded trailsto discover how the Lenape used local plants to meet

their needs or explore the interior of the wigwam, set

up as it would have been hundreds of years ago.

For more information or directions, call the Great

Swamp Outdoor Education Center at 973-635-6629.

Admission is $5 per person ages 3 and up.

Celebrate Lenape Day

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Monthly Hikes In Morris County

Get up, get out, and take a hike, on the Morris County Park

Commission trails. These exciting hikes are held on the

rst Saturday of every month, except July, and most hikes

are under 6 miles in length. Each hike is rated for various levels of

difculty and has recommendations for appropriate ages. Enjoy the

splendor of the hiking trails unique to Morris County! To receive

emails about the Monthly Hikes, please send an email to

[email protected]

Remember to mark your calendar for the October trails event,

Hike Across Morris County. This 50-mile hike is held on four Sat-

urday’s in October following the route of the nationally recognized

Patriots’ Path as it crosses Morris County. To learn more details or register for the hike, visit morrisparks.net. Don’t miss out on this

wonderful opportunity to meet new people and explore your county!

For further information, please contact Janet McMillan:

[email protected] 973-326-7604 or Tom Edmunds:

[email protected] 973-326-7624.

When was the last time you were in a

canoe? Summer camp in the 1980’s? Or

maybe you’ve never canoed before, but

always wanted to try. Either way, canoeing is an

easy and enjoyable way to get a unique look at the

natural world while getting exercise. On Thursday,

August 25 at 5:30 p.m. join the staff of Pyramid

Mountain at Silas Condict Park in Kinnelon for a

unique paddling experience to learn all the basics

for staying safe and having fun in a canoe.

During this 2 hour program, learn the parts of

a canoe and paddle, how to use and adjust personal

otation devices (PFD’s), and basic canoe safety.

Practice a number of strokes and maneuvers, includ-

ing the forward stroke, stopping, spinning, abeams

and turns, as well as how to carry and launch a

canoe. Master your new skills during canoeing

games and a paddle around the lake. By the end of

the course, you’ll feel condent in your abilities and

rejuvenated by the scenic views and fresh air!

This Level I class is taught by instructors certi-

ed by the American Canoe Association, and is a

prerequisite for all other MCPC paddling programs.

All participants must know how to swim, and the

cost is $15 per person.

On Wednesday, September 21 at 4:30 p.m.

use your new found skills to join an evening paddle

on the Rockaway River. Look for wildlife as you

oat along in the diminishing light and nish up just

before the sun drops below the horizon. All partici-

pants must have attended a Level I Basic Skills Class

to take part, and the cost is $20 per person.

These paddling programs are for ages 12 and

up, and children under 16 must be accompanied

by a parent. Space is limited, so advanced regis-

tration is required. Please dress for the weather

and bring water.

For more information or to register, please call

973-334-3130 or visit www.morrisparks.net.

Can You Canoe?

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MENNEN SPORTS ARENASUMMER PUBLIC SKATING HOURS

• Extra Sessions are available on holidays, call arena main ofce for schedule

• Times are subject to change, so please call to conrm

• General Sessions will not be held or Easter Sunday

For information: 973-326-7651 or www.morrisparks.net

SeSSION TIMeS DaYS

Mornings 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Saturday and Sunday

Afternoons 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday (*portion of ice used for instruction)

Evenings 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m Wednesday

geNeRaL aDMISSION

$6.00 Weekday • $7.00 Wednesday evening and weekends

$3.50 Skate Rental (tax included)

July & August

Willim g. Mnnn Sorts arn

161 e. Hnovr av.

Morris Township, N.J. 07962-1295

Propagating native plants is a crucial step in bring-ing native wildlife, such as hummingbirds and

butteries, to your yard where you can enjoy

watching them. These plants provide vital food and

shelter for a wide variety of fascinating animals.

Are you interested in raising your own native

plants from seed? Learn how to collect,

store, and plant native seeds from your

own garden. Since mid-summer is the

perfect time to start collecting and pre-

paring your native seeds for planting

in the fall join Hugh Merritt, CertiedMaster Gardener of the Morris County

Rutgers Cooperative Extension, for

an informative slide presentation and

discussion that takes you through the

proper seed collection and storage

methods for your summer and fall-

blooming natives. Selected seed heads

are available for observation and hands-on

demonstrations of different collection methods.If you missed the March presentation, this is your

second chance. Hugh is covering six additional species,

all growing in the Pyramid Mountain native wildower

gardens. After the presentation, take a guided walk

through the garden to experience the beauty and learn the

value of the plant species to local wildlife.

Appropriate for adults and interested teens, this

program is held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday,

August 6 at the Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic

Area in Montville, NJ. The cost is $5 per person.

Bring your seed collection and storage questions.Space is limited, so please phone ahead.

Following the program, from 11 a.m. until 12:30

p.m., there is a free guided walk to see the summer-

blooming wildowers, and their pollinators, along

the trails at Pyramid Mountain. Bring eld guides or

borrow ours. Dress for the sun.

For more information or to register,


BIRTHDAY PARTIES • SNACK BAR • PRO SHOP • PRIVATE ICE RENTALS

SPECIAL GROUP RATES • PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS

Growing Native Plants rom Seed




A Family

ConcertWith A Little Bit o Science

Looking for a perfect family activity for

every generation? Come to Beetle Mania,

a celebration of both The Beatles’ music

and beetle science on Sunday, July 24, rain or shine,

at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township.

Learn about four garden variety beetles while celebrat-

ing the 1960s iconic band, The Beatles.It all begins at 1 p.m. with a variety of beetle-

centric learning stations. Drop in at any of them

to learn about beetle metamorphosis, good and bad

beetles for your garden, and the “green” dung beetle.

Make a craft, or two.

The Robert Murdock Band’s: “British Invasion”

tribute-Beatle Mania begins at 4 p.m. on the Great

Lawn. What better endorsement for a British Invasion

Tribute Band than opening for Ringo Starr? Don’t miss

the Band’s remarkable performances of The Beatles’

songs encompassing the entire British Invasion era!

What a fabulous, family-friendly way to enjoy your Fab

Four favorites! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lovely

grounds or delight in the special refreshments that are avail-

able for purchase.

All activities are included in the price of admission.

Tickets are $5 for children, $10 for adults. A Family Four Pack

may be purchased for $25. Tickets may be purchased at TheFrelinghuysen Arboretum on the day of the event or may be

purchased at the Arboretum’s Haggerty Education Center or

Mennen Sports Arena from June 1 on, or on- line at

www.arboretumfriends.org.

Beetle Mania and September Serenade are an offer-

ing of ArTboretum, a joint initiative of The Morris County

Park Commission and the Arts Council of the Morris Area,

presented through the generosity of The Friends of

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

For more information, please call 973-326-7603

or visit www.morrisparks.net.



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The rustling of leaves is not the only sound this autumn at

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. On

Sunday, September 18, enjoy the splendor of fall foliage

along with world-class musical entertainment at September Ser-

enade. Meander through the gardens dressed in their fall nery asyou listen to a variety of on-going concerts by outstanding musi-

cians and enjoy samples of specially selected wines and matching

hors d’œuvres.

The strains of violin, cello, and ute blend with the last roses

of the season as the classically trained Dolce Trio performs clas-

sical music in the Rose Garden. The Conroy Warren Ensemble

performs a mix of Caribbean music such as calypso, reggae, and

“musical pepper pot” in the Scherer Garden Pavilion. Mauricio

de Souza and Bossa Brazile present Brazilian Jazz standards

from their rainforest country in the tree-lined Sylvan Terrace.

Bluegrass meets turf grass as Silk City’s acoustic/string band performs on Frelinghuysen Arboretum’s Great Lawn.

The Cottage Garden’s rhythmic color combinations provide

the backdrop for musical offerings from the acclaimed Frank

Vignola Duo featuring a masterfully navigated program ranging

from gypsy jazz to great American songbook tunes, Swing and

60’s folk/pop.

September Serenade offers the perfect pairing of pleasures for

all of your senses. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased

at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum on the day of the event or may be

purchased at the Arboretum’s Haggerty Education Center or Mennen

Sports Arena from June 1on, or on- line at www.arboretumfriends.org.

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Historic Speedwell of Morristown

is proud to launch a brand-newschool program, beginning

in October, developed specically for

middle and high school students. This

new program, The Dream of Steam:

On The Road! focuses on the history

of the Industrial Revolution and steam

power allowing educators to reach stu-

dents in new and exciting ways.

For this outreach program, educa-

tors from Historic Speedwell travel to

your school with content and interac-

tive activities to help your studentslearn how steam revolutionized power

in the 19th Century, as steam power

evolved from a novelty to a useful

industrial tool. The Dream of Steam:

On The Road explores how Stephen

Vail, owner of the Speedwell Iron-

works, was involved in this cutting

edge technology in his many business

ventures. Students have the unique

opportunity to uncover meaning from

primary source documents, enjoy

demonstrations, and participate inhands-on building activities.

This 50-minute program, like all

of Historic Speedwell’s programs, re-

ects the NJ Core Curriculum Content

Standards for language arts, science,

social studies, and 21st Century life

and careers.

For more information, please call

973-285-6535 or email historicsites

[email protected].

The 2nd annual Antique

Show Weekend takes

place on the groundsof Fosterelds Living Histori-

cal Farm in Morris Township

on Saturday, September 24,

from10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday September

25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is co-produced

by the Associated Antique Dealers of New Jersey, a

not-for-prot organization dedicated to promoting

public understanding and appreciation of antiques

(www.aadnj.org). Enjoy the special opportunity

to shop many antique dealers’ booths at this show.Ticket proceeds help support on-going programs and

preservation efforts at Fosterelds.

Join other antique furniture enthusiasts at,

“Preserving Your Past: Furniture Identication”

on Saturday, September 24 from 1 p.m. to

3:30 p.m. in the Fosterelds Visitors Center audi-

torium. Learn the differences between the major

American furniture styles

that date from the Colonial-

era to the early 20th century.Discover characteristics of

each style, terminology, and

tips on identication. Books

on identifying furniture styles are recommended,

and short guides on major American furniture

styles are provided.

As a compliment to the weekend’s antique

show, tours of The Willows are offered. At The

Willows, the 1854 Gothic Revival style mansion,

the tours highlight the antique home furnishingsthat Caroline Foster collected throughout her life-

time. Additionally, while touring the farm, enjoy

special displays of antique farm machinery and

tools. The Willows tours are in the afternoon and

by reservation, only.

For more information or for reservations,


2nd Annual Antique ShowWeekend at Fosterfelds

Bring Historic Speedwell To Your School Today!

Industrial MetalCrats Day

at Cooper Gristmill

D

iscover the traditional art of metalworking at Coo-

per Gristmill in Chester Township on “Industrial

Metal Crafts Day,” Saturday, August 20 from

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy demonstrations by BlacksmithKevin Perry, Tinsmith George Pierson, and tin piercing with

Frank and Anita Mai. Learn the reasons that these skills

were important to people living in Colonial times, and get a

hands-on opportunity to work with metal by making a tin-

pierced ornament to take home.

For more information, please call 908-879-5463.

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Commemorative events are

taking place across America

to recognize the Sesqui-

centennial of the Civil War. Turn

back the pages of history, and relive

various timelines of military camp

life at Cooper Gristmill in Chester

Township! Explore the changes that

took place in different military eras,

including the Civil War, as wellas the French and Indian War, and

glimpse activities happening apart

from the battleeld. Meet “Abe

Lincoln” while he gets his tintype

photo taken, and hear stories from

re-enactors. See demonstrations

of drills, campres, gear, utilities,

artifacts, and much more.

This journey to the past takes

place on Friday, July 8, from 7

p.m. to 9 p.m. with an evening

candlelight tour of the camp lead by re-enactors. The event contin-

ues on Saturday, July 9, from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m., and later features

another evening candlelight tour of

camp by re-enactors from 7 p.m.

to 9 p.m. The program resumes on

Sunday, July 10, at 10 a.m., and

concludes at 3 p.m.

Suggested donations are ap-

preciated for this program, and

for tours of the 1826 fully-opera-

tional gristmill.For more information,


Fosterelds Living Historical Farm, Historic Speedwell, and the Cooper Gristmill

present several Sesquicentennial activities commemorating the Civil War. The

Civil War, which began 150 years ago this year, is our country’s most divisive con-

fict, ending slavery and preserving the Union, although at a cost o 620,000 lives.

2011 Sesquicentennial Programs:

• “Letters to Emma” Exhibit at Fosterelds Living Historical Farm,features a special display of Civil War-era letters (April – October 2011)

• Civil War Weekend at Historic Speedwell (June 2011)

• Military Time Line Living History at Cooper Gristmill (July 2011)

• Winter on the Home Front – A Civil War Christmas at Historic Speedwell (December 2011)

Visit www.morrisparks.net for additional information

about these commemorative events.

Military Timeline Living History EventPresented By Cooper Gristmill




Sunrise Lake Beach Club You don’t have to travel to the Jersey Shore to en joy a day

a t the beach! Pic turesque Sunrise Lake in Lewis Morris Coun ty

Park in Morris Township of f ers fun in the sun f or everyone!

You will en joy swimming and boa ting on the lake. Bo thpaddle boa ts and rowboa ts are available f or ren t. Splash, run, andslide across the WIBIT, the inf la table obs tacle course on Sunrise

Lake.

Looking f or a unique venue f or your kids’ bir thday splash?Bir thday packag es available with exclusive use of the Wibit, priva te

pavilion ren tal, ac tivities coordina tor, and lake admission.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Memorial Day through Labor Day

11 am - 7 pm

Open 7 days a week starting June 27

For more information,

Call 973.326.7616



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Calling all Steampunks and lovers of history

to a weekend-long immersion festival…in

the mid 1880s. Be prepared to experience a

unique and rare opportunity to use a special blend of

history and science to walk through time. You only

need to imagine a world much different from what

we know, a world of machines, gears and springs,

powered by steam. This is TEMPUS, a periodin time of unknown origins that will be

at Historic Speedwell in Morristown

on Saturday September 10 from

11a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday,

September 11 from

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All experi-

enced Steampunks and history

lovers will be amazed by

this one-of-a-kind

weekend-long festival.Are you a history fan?

A Steampunk? A sci-

ence acionado? Walk

through the portal of time

into an interaction with

a community from an

alternative, bygone era.

Count Marcus Dumas and the T.E.M.P.U.S. Society

(Temporal Escapes Made Possible Using Science),

invite you to sample the latest advance in tempo-

ral exploration, capable of bringing your favorite

moments in time directly to you. To truly experi-

ence this immersion opportunity to its fullest, enjoy

one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, take part in the

varied discussions and workshops, and watch thedemonstrations of crafts and trades. There are

musicians, performers, and entertainers.

Arrive at registration wearing your

favorite Victorian or Steampunk day-wear!

Costumed registrants receive a $5 gift

certicate accepted at ALL merchants.

This is an event not to be missed by any

respectable adventurer, anachronologist,

or temporal voyager!

Admission to this unique event is$20 for Adults, $18 for Senior Citizens

and Veterans, $15 for Students w/ I.D.,

$10 for Children 5-16, and Children

4 years and under are FREE.

For more information or

preregistration,

call 973 285-6550.

Fosterfelds’ Sustenanceon the Farm Dinner

The Friends of Fosterelds and Cooper Gristmill, Sustenance,

LLC, and Slow Foods of Northern New Jersey extend an invita-

tion to “Sustenance on the Farm Dinner,” an outstanding evening

of food and festivities at Fosterelds Living Historical Farm in Morris

Township. Take part in an elegant farm-to-table, ve-course dinner on

Sunday, August 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fosterelds’ heirloom veg-

etables are featured, as well as grass-fed meat and poultry from a nearby

farm---all prepared by an award-winning chef. Also pleasing to the

palate are foods from artisans located within a small radius of the farm.

Sip organic/biodynamic wines that are paired with each course while

enjoying live period music during the dinner. Proceeds from the event

benet Fosterelds Living Historical Farm’s school programs. Advance

ticket purchase is required.

For more information and reservations, please call 973-326-7645

or 908-654-3242 or visit www.sustenanceevents.com.

Wanted:Steampunks and Temporal Voyagers!



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Come one, come all, to the Country Fair and Har-

vest Festival with farm animals, exhibits, wagon

rides, music, food, tours of the mansion, the

Willows, Charleston dance lessons, woodstove cook-ing, period games, and so much more! Each year, over

3,000 visitors experienced this fun-lled afternoon. On

Sunday, September 18, from 12 Noon to 5 p.m., Foster-

elds Living Historical Farm in Morris Township relives

the sights, sounds, and sensations of a 1920s country fair.

You can check out the ‘latest’ in automobiles and

farm equipment. Preview the 1920s Farmhouse, and try

your skills at old-time games! Local farm produce is

available for purchase, and food concessions provide atasty fare for hungry attendees! Special event fees are $8

for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), $6 for children ages 4 –

16, and $4 for children ages 2 and 3. FREE for children

under age 2. A discounted rate applies for Friends mem-

bers, with a current membership card.

1920s Country Fair & Harvest Festival

For more information, please call 973-326-7645or visit www.morrisparks.net.

Celebrates its 6th Year at Fosterfelds




The Frelinghuysen Arboretum,

Willowwood Arboretum, andBamboo Brook Outdoor Educa-

tion Center welcome you to visit and

hope you become a horticulture volun-

teer in the Gardenworks program, now

in its fteenth year.

For a few hours each week, horti-

culture volunteers come together and

work on a range of garden projects. It’s

a terric way to have fun while learning

many valuable skills for maintain-

ing and beautifying your own garden,

including watering, mulching, weed-

ing, edging, trimming, pruning, cutting

back, propagating, and raking. All you

need to bring is a pair of gloves and

enthusiasm. Gardenworks is a exible,

friendl , and fun ardenin ro ram for

adults of all ages. Tools and refresh-

ments are provided.

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

in Morris Township, once known as

Whippany Farm, extends its welcome

by featuring beautiful home demon-

stration gardens, rose and woodland

gardens, and collections of shrubs

and trees. Willowwood, once named

“Paradise Farm,” is situated on 130

acres of rolling farm land and offers

Cottage, Mediterranean, Woodland,

and Formal gardens. The Lilacs,

Magnolias, and Cherries are popular

as well. Bamboo Brook, originally

known as Merchiston Farm, is the

former home of Martha Brookes

Hutcheson, one of the rst women

to be trained as a landscape architect

in the United States. The historic

gardens were restored in 2010. They

include a tumbling stream, two large

pools, and extensive plantings.

The Alliance for Morris County Parks

inducted three new board mem-

bers. Joseph Nazzaro of Randolph,

Brian Williams of Morris Plains, and Patrick

Lobdell from Novartis, were welcomed by

President Kirsten Hotchkiss at a recent board

meeting. New board members and their fel-low incumbents toured several parks in order

to discuss Park Alliance projects for the com-

ing year. Projects in consideration include

the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

and The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

The Park Alliance is also working with

Curb Appeal Design, and Morris Brick and

Stone to install an outdoor seating area at

Mennen Sports Arena. Curb Appeal Design is

donating the design and labor, and Morris Brick

and Stone is contributing to the cost of the pav-

ers. Thanks to these generous donors! We can’t

wait to enjoy the new area!

The commemorative brick program atMennen Sports Arena continues. Brick orders

are processed several times each year. If you

have yet to purchase your brick, call the Park

Alliance ofce at 973-631-5273 or email us at

[email protected].

The Central Park of Morris County dog

park underwent some rehabilitation early

this spring. So many dogs were visiting the

site that the Park Commission needed to

expand the parking lot, install crushed stone,

and re-seed a section. Donations for ongoingsupport of the dog park can be sent to The

Park Alliance, PO Box 1295, Morristown,

NJ 07962-1295.

Visit our website for the latest information

on this year’s projects and special

announcements, www.parkalliance.net

Gardenworks“Gardens are not made simply by sitting in the shade.” - Rudyard Kipling

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Morris County’s Ninth Na-

tional Night Out, hosted by

the Morris County Park Police

and the Morris County Park Commis-

sion, returns to Mennen Sports Arena in

Morris Township on Tuesday, August 2

from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with more FREE

attractions and scores of representatives

from county re and police departments,

social services agencies, and military

branches to endorse the importance of

crime and drug awareness.

There will be FREE food, drinks,

entertainment, ice skating, giveaways and

attractions offering attendees one of the best

“Nights Out.” In 2007, 2008, 2009 and

2010 The National Association of Town

Watch (NATW) named Morris County’s

National Night Out event a National AwardWinner. “Morris County National Night

Out is one of the best in the country and has

received national recognition for this special

county wide event,” says Captain Gloria

Sullivan of the Morris County Park Police.

“We offer an enormous amount of activities,

FREE giveaways and all while residents

learn about the services available to them.”

This year, National Night Out over-

ows with amusements. Investigate the

essential equipment of police, re, and

emergency vehicles, such as motorcycles,

ambulances, all-terrain vehicles, re en-

gines, squad cars, and a helicopter. Visit

the horses of the Morris County Park

Police’s award-winning Mounted Eques-

trian Unit. Groove to the tunes of DJs

and live performers. Also provided for at-

tendees by the Morris County Park Police

are FREE Child ID cards, an initiative

launched in 2000 that registers more than

1,000 children annually.

Chief William Huyler and the Morris

County Park Police ensure public safety

throughout Morris County and provide

assistance to other area agencies. The

department currently patrols park facilitieswith cars, motorcycles, bicycles, all-terrain

vehicles and horses.

For more information, please visit

wwwmorrisparks.net or contact

Captain Gloria Sullivan at

[email protected]

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* Preregistration required: Contact the appropriate facility or phone number listed.

Friday, July 1 throughSunday, July 31

F-Stop Photography Exhibit Photography exhibit by the partic-ipants in The Frelinghuysen Arbo-

retum’s 1st Annual F-Stop HighSchool Photography Contest. Thecontest open to all high schoolstudents, in grades 9 - 12, focusedon nature and the beauty of theworld around us and was judgedby professional photographers.Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Saturday, July 2

Weekend Family Walk: EasyAll Ages!Stroll wooded trails and discover the natural wonders of PyramidMountain.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person age 3and older.*

Walking Tour of Willowwood rboretum

Join the Morris County Park

Commission’s HorticulturalProgram Specialist to learnabout the history of WillowwoodArboretum, the signicance of its plant collections, and to enjoythe seasonal blooms. Please note:This outdoor program is not heldif the weather is inclement.Time: 10 a.m.Location: WillowwoodArboretum.Cost: $2 per person.Please bring exact change.

Walking Tour of Bamboo Brook Join the Morris County Park Com-mission’s Horticultural ProgramSpecialist to learn about the his-tory of Bamboo Brook, the recentrenovations to the site, and toenjoy the seasonal blooms. Pleasenote: This outdoor program is notheld if the weather is inclementTime: 12 Noon.Location: Bamboo Brook.Cost: $2 per person.Please bring exact change.

Sail, Sail Your Boat All ages with adults.Children can assemble and deco-rate sailboats and then race themin the mill’s tailrace! Boats can be

purchased for $10 ($5 for Friendsmembers) or borrowed for free.Please wear water boots.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE.* Donationsappreciated.

Sunday, July 3

Hurrah for Independence Day!Observe the 235th birthday of theUSA! Pack a lunch to enjoy at the

picnic pavilion, ride a patriotic

horse-drawn wagon, play gamesthat were popular long ago, andhelp make and sample hand-cranked ice cream!Time:1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Tuesday, July 5

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Lewis Morris CountyPark, Morris Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Wednesday, July 6

Experiments in the Attic: Zap To It! Electricity ExperimentsAges 7 - 12.Explore the wonders and manyuses of electricity during thishands-on program.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Thursday, July 7

Yoga for Gardeners Nicole Coons of Bright Life YogaStudios and an avid gardener,has put together a yoga practice

particularly suited to garden-ers. Avoid those aches and painsthat inevitably follow days spentworking in the garden. This is ave-session class; 6/30, 7/7, 7/14,7/28 and 8/4.Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $15 per classor $50 per series.*

Stream ExplorationAges 4 - 10.Get your feet wet while exploringthe streams of Lewis Morris Park to unveil the creatures and plantsthat call this habitat home.Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Lewis Morris CountyPark, Morris Twp.Cost: $5.* Call 973-635-6629.

Friday, July 8 throughSunday, July 10

Military Timeline Living HistoryExplore military camp life begin-ning with The French and IndianWar through the Civil War era.Time: Friday: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Candlelight tour Saturday:10 a.m. - 5 p.m. &7 p.m. - 9 p.m.Candlelight tour

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Suggested donation is $3for adults, $2 for seniors (65+)& $1 for children ages 4 to 16.Children under 4 are FREE.

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Friday, July 8

Campout on the BeachEnjoy this special and extra funexperience with the family in

picturesque Sunrise Lake. Swim, play glow stick tag, roast marsh-mallows over a campre, andwake up to breakfast on the beachlake-side style! Set up your tenton the beach and relax, or join inall the fun! This is a memorablefamily experience, right in your own neighborhood park.Time: 4 p.m.Location: Sunrise Lake, LewisMorris County Park, Morristown.Cost: TBA.

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Saturday, July 9

North Jersey Orchid Society AuctionSpecialty orchid growers offer a selection of rare and unusual

orchids. Doors open at 9 a.m.to preview plants. Auction begins at 10 a.m. Lunch isavailable for purchase.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Buttery Garden Tour and Native Wildower Hike: EasyAges 9 & Up.More than just beautiful owers,gardens, and meadows are alsogreat places to watch butteries!Bring binoculars or borrow ours.Dress for the sun.Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Garden on the Grow Ages 5 - 8 with an adult.Lend a hand weeding and water-ing the garden, and check for new

potatoes.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission. Go With the Flow: Woods Walk Ages 5 & Up.Follow staff on a short walk through the nearby woods to learnwhat surprises nature providesalong the path and in an importantstream. Wear sturdy footwear.Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Preserving Your Past: PhotographsJoin Jim DelGiudice, photogra-

phy consultant, to learn how to preserve your photographs for future generations. Discussionincludes dating old photographsand identifying the type of im-age. Also, learn how to properlyhandle, store, and display photo-graphic materials.Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.*

Sunday, July 10

Tripod Rock Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Join a hike to visit the famous“rock star” that resides at

Pyramid Mountain.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Princeton Private Garden Tours, Morven Museum, and GardenTour three private home gardens,as well as Morven Museum andGarden all in one day! The privategardens are self-guided. The toursof Morven Museum and Gardenare docent led at 12 Noon and 2

p.m. Don’t miss this wonderfulopportunity to see some beautifuland historic gardens right here inthe Garden State!Time: 10 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Self-guided tour in Princeton.Cost: $35.*

Second Sunday Series: Photo Scavenger Hunt Looking for something to doduring those long lazy summer Sundays? Bring your family to

The Frelinghuysen Arboretumon the second Sunday of themonth and explore the world of

plants through the gardens. Learnabout the hidden spaces through-out the park. July is YouthPhotographer Month and on July10 attend a photography exhibi-tion opening reception and meetthe photographers as they speak about their works. Then head outon a photo scavenger hunt in thegardens. Find all the places and

shoot all the pictures and eachfamily win a prize.Preregistration is not required,

but recommended.Supplies are limited.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $20 per family.*

Meet the Broody HenLearn how a hen is selected,how the nest is set up, and where

the hen is placed for sitting onthe eggs. A progressive farmer,Charles Foster once used anincubator on his farm. Becomeacquainted with the modernmethod of hatching eggs.Time: 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.



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Monday, July 11

Garden Sprouts: Summer Safari Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Young explorers search the gar-dens to see what is out there and

how it keeps cool. This series of programs designed for the bud-ding nature explorer to discover different gardens and learn justhow important plants are and howthey do what they do. Each walk includes an activity and a story.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Tuesday, July 12 throughFriday, July 15

Travels in Time History Sum-mer Camp Presents: Recipes for AdventureAges 7 - 11.Explore food through three erasof history at this interactive sum-mer camp.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Locations: Fosterelds and His-toric Speedwell.Cost: $85 per camper.*

Tuesday, July 12

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Scherman Hoffman,BernardsvilleCost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Perennials, the Backboneof the GardenWant to know more about the pe-rennials ourishing at The Frelin-ghuysen Arboretum? Join PamelaWilson, Plant Records Curator and Propagation Specialist for theMorris County Park Commission,for a walking tour to learn aboutthese showy, but hard working

plants. You may discover plantsthat need to be growing in your own garden!Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $12.*

Wednesday, July 13

Family HikeAll Ages!Bring your family for a hike onthe trails of Lewis Morris CountyPark with a naturalist as we learnabout the animals, plants, andtrees of this wonderful area.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Lewis Morris CountyPark, Morris Twp.Cost: 3.* Call 973-635-6629.

Experiments in the Attic: Zap To It! Electricity ExperimentsAges 7 - 12.Explore the wonders and manyuses of electricity are exploredduring this hands-on program.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Thursday, July 14

Blueberry Mufn Baking:

Children’s WorkshopAll ages with an adult.Make blueberry mufns usingour that was just ground, thentour the gristmill. Also, decoratecloth bags to hold the mufns.Preregister by June 30.Time: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $10 per family($5 Friends members).*

Yoga for Gardeners Nicole Coons of Bright Life YogaStudios and an avid gardener,has put together a yoga practice

particularly suited to garden-ers. Avoid those aches and painsthat inevitably follow days spentworking in the garden. This is ave-session class; 6/30, 7/7, 7/14,7/28 and 8/4.Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $15 per classor $50 per series.*

Home-School Day:1840s School What did children learn at school

in the 1840s? Learn these subjectsalong with Harriet Vail Cutler,Stephen Vail’s granddaughter,during this program.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $6 per student.*

Friday, July 15

Bug Out All Ages!Come out for a walk to discover the

bugs that inhabit the swamp andlearn what makes insects special.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Saturday, July 16

Tyke Hike: EasyAges 2 - 6 with an adult.Take a relaxing guided hikeand learn some amazing newnature facts.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person.*

Boonton Historic District See the remains of the NJ IronCompany iron works, an inclined

plane, and the bases for two an-thracite blast furnaces. End witha visit to the Boonton HistoricalSociety. This hike includes citystreets and off-trail exploration.Preregistration required.Call 973-285-6537.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Boonton Post Ofce.Cost: $5.

Fairy DayThe Garden Fairies return to TheFrelinghuysen Arboretum thissummer! To prepare for their arrival, houses need to be built.

Families are invited to celebratethe fth Fairy Day on the SylvanTerrace and build a home for thesevisiting wee folk. Discover thenooks where fairies may hide andlearn what makes the perfect fairyhome. Be prepared to be creative.All supplies – bark, branches, li-chens, mosses, feathers, stones, andleaves are provided. Bring your own materials as long as they’renatural, as fairies shun man-madematerials. All the fairy houses are

on display throughout August. Raindate July, 17.Time: 1 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25 per house.*

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Sail, Sail Your Boat All ages with an adult.Children can assemble and deco-rate sailboats and then race themin the mill’s tailrace. Boats can be

purchased for $10 ($5 for Friendsmembers) or borrowed for free.Please wear water boots.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE. Donation appreciated.

Watch Them Grow!Watch the weigh-in of the piglets

born this spring!Time: 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.

Cost: Admission.Water WarsRun, jump and splash as you

participate in a variety of gamesusing the Wibit!Time: 2 p.m.Location: Sunrise Lake,Lewis Morris Park.Cost: $5. Call 973-326-7616.

Sunday, July 17

Art in the Making: Quilting

Ages 16 & Up.Learn the history of quilting andtake a tour of the Vail Houseand its quilt collection. After thetour, participate in a quilt-makingworkshop.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $10 per student.*

Horseradish:The Root of a Condiment July is National HorseradishMonth! Find out how to make thistaste-bud awakening condiment.Easily preserved, horseradish isstill used today in sauces and toavor meats.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Monday, July 18

Garden Sprouts: Here Comes the SunAges 3 - 5 with an adult.Flowers love sun and whodoesn’t? Learn how the sun helps

all living things grow. Bring your favorite pre-schooler to the Arbo-retum for this series of programsdesigned for the budding natureexplorer to discover different gar-dens and learn just how important

plants are and how they do whatthey do. Each walk includes anactivity and a storyTime: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

Tuesday, July 19

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Buttermilk Falls,Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Wednesday, July 20

Experiments in the Attic:

Zap To It! Electricity ExperimentsAges 7 - 12.Explore the wonders and manyuses of electricity are exploredduring this hands-on program.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor

program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*





Saturday, July 23

Morning Bird Walk: EasyAges 12 & Up.Flock to Pyramid Mountain for afun and easy bird walk. Bring

binoculars or borrow ours.Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Garden State Iris Society SaleThe Garden State Iris Societyoffers a wide variety of Iris Rhi-zomes for sale. Iris experts andenthusiasts are present to answer questions about growing andpropagating your Iris.Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Walking Tour of TheFrelinghuysen ArboretumJoin the Morris County Park Commission’s Horticultural Pro-gram Specialist to learn about thehistory of The Frelinghuysen Ar-boretum and to enjoy the seasonalblooms. Please note: This outdoor program is not held if the weather is inclement.

Time: 1 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $2 per person.Please bring exact change.

Wash and Wear Sheep!Help the farmers wash and comb alamb born this spring. This processwould prepare a lamb for showingand judging at local fairs.Time: 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.

Cost: Admission.

Sunday, July 24

Bob Busha Memorial Hike:ModerateAges 7 & Up.Remember Bob Busha, long-timevolunteer and trail maintainer atPyramid Mountain, and celebratehis birthday as we hike the trails thatBob dedicated his time to maintain.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.

Cost: FREE.*

Beetle Mania A Family Concert…With a Little Bit of Science!Enjoy the sounds of the Beatles onThe Frelinghuysen Arboretum’sGreat Lawn as the Robert Mur-dock band plays your favorite FabFour tunes. Learn about the gardenvariety Beetles at the outdoor in-ter-active science centers, featuringour own Fab Four: the Ladybug,Darkling, Asian Long Horned, andDung Beetles. Light refreshmentsare sold. Bring a picnic and lawnchairs, or a blanket.

Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $5 per child, $10 per adult,Family 4-Pack tickets are $25.

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Monday, July 25

Garden Sprouts:We Love Worms!Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Worms may be yucky, but they

do a lot for us. Learn how wormshelp plants and see them in ac-tion. Bring your favorite pre-schooler to the Arboretum for this series of programs designedfor the budding nature explorer to discover different gardens andlearn just how important plantsare and how they do what theydo. Each walk includes an activityand a story.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Frelinghuysen

Arboretum.Cost: $7.*

Tuesday, July 26 throughFriday, July 29

Travels in Time History Summer Camp: Recipes for AdventureAges 11 - 14.

Explore food through threeeras of history at this interactivesummer camp.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Locations: Fosterelds andHistoric Speedwell.Cost: $150 per camper.*

Tuesday, July 26


Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Hedden Park, Dover.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Wednesday, July 27

Experiments in the Attic: Zap To It! Electricity ExperimentsAges 7 - 12.Explore the wonders and manyuses of electricity during thishands-on program.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.

Cost: Admission.

Gingerbread in JulyJoin Barbara Amabile, gingerbreadcreator extraordinaireand winner of many People’sChoice Awards prizes at TheFriends of The Frelinghuysen’s An-nual Gingerbread Wonderland. Bar-

bara shares her tips and secrets for making stunning and edible worksof art. Learn the secrets of a master gingerbread maker and perhaps you

can be the next award winner!Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $12.*

Thursday, July 28

Yoga for Gardeners Nicole Coons of Bright Life YogaStudios and an avid gardener, has

put together a yoga practice par-ticularly suited to gardeners. Avoidthose aches and pains that inevita-

bly follow days spent working inthe garden. This is a ve-sessionclass; 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/28 and 8/4.Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $15 per classor $50 per series.*

Saturday, July 30

Creepy Crawlies Hike: EasyAges 5 & Up.Discover all the tiny creatures andtheir value in nature on the trails

at Pyramid Mountain.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2.*

Math on the FarmLearn how basic measurementsof milk, butter, and producewere important to farmers. This

program is intended for older children and adults.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Buttery Day at Bamboo Brook: Butteries of New Jersey and Their Host PlantsHave you visited Bamboo Brook?The North American Buttery As-sociation has chosen this historicgarden for its outstanding native

plantings and natural areas thatattract and sustain many kindsof butteries. Learn from theseexperts with a powerpoint showfollowed by a walk.

Wear appropriate shoes and cloth-ing for an off-trail experience.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Bamboo Brook.Cost: FREE. Space is limited,we suggest you arrive by 1:30 toreserve your place.

Sunday, July 31

“I Spy” at The WillowsAll ages with an adult.During a special rst-oor tour of the historic mansion, childrencan look for and identify, variousobjects that were important to theFoster family.Time: 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Monday, August 1 throughWednesday, August 31

Photography Exhibit by Kenneth HoffmanPhotographer Kenneth Hoffman

of Morristown exhibits his digitalnature photographs.Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Monday, August 1

Garden Sprouts: New Jersey NativesAges 3 - 5 with an adult.Who lives in New Jersey and who

doesn’t? If a plant wasn’t bornin New Jersey, how did it gethere? Plant a few natives for your own yard. Bring your favorite

pre-schooler to the Arboretum for this series of programs designedfor the budding nature to discover different gardens and learn justhow important plants are and howthey do what they do. Each walk includes an activity and a story.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

Tuesday, August 2

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

National Night Out

FREE food, entertainment, iceskating, giveaways, and more!Join the Morris County Park Po-lice, and over 40 law enforcementand community agencies to learnabout crime and drug prevention.Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.Location: Mennen Sports ArenaCost: FREE.

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Wednesday, August 3

Under Pressure: Early Steam Power Ages 7 - 12.Learn how steam is used as power for different types of machines inthis hands-on workshop.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.* Preregistration required: Contact the appropriate facility or phone number listed.



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Thursday, August 4

Yoga for GardenersNicole Coons of Bright Life YogaStudios and an avid gardener,has put together a yoga practice

particularly suited to garden-ers. Avoid those aches and painsthat inevitably follow days spentworking in the garden. This isa ve- session class; 6/30, 7/7,7/14, 7/28 and 8/4.Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $15 per classor $50 per series.*

Saturday, August 6

Native Seed Collecting for Beginners: Six More SpeciesAges 12 & Up.Come to this slide show anddemonstration to learn native seedcollection and propagation meth-ods that you can use in your homegarden. Afterwards, take a guidedwalk through native wildower garden to see the beauty andwildlife value of the six speciesdescribed in the presentation.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*SEE PAGE 5

“Explore the Farm” Horse-Drawn Wagon RideEnjoy an interpretive horse-drawnwagon ride while discovering theimportance of sustainable farm-ing. Learn about the methods,equipment, crops, and enterprisesof Charles Foster’s farm in theearly 1900s.Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.*

Garden on the Grow Ages 5 - 8 with an adult.Dig Green Mountain potatoesto take home!Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Summer Wildower Walk: EasyAges 12 & Up.

Besides the beautiful owers,meadows are also great placesto watch butteries! Bringbinoculars or borrow ours.Dress for the sun.Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Art in The Making: Watercolor Ages 13 & Up.Learn the history of watercolor

painting and see several examplesof works in this medium. After-wards, participate in a beginner’swatercolor workshop. No previ-ous experience required.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $10 per student.*

Sail, Sail Your Boat All ages with an adult.Children can assemble and deco-rate sailboats and then race themin the mill’s tailrace. Boats can be

purchased for $10 ($5 for Friendsmembers) or borrowed for free.

Please wear water boots.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE. Donation appreciated.

Sunday, August 7

Whose Home? Hike: EasyAges 4 & Up.Be a detective and look for cluesleft by our woodland friends!Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Walking Tour of Willowwood ArboretumJoin the Morris County Park Commission’s HorticulturalProgram Specialist to learnabout the history of WillowwoodArboretum, the signicance of its plant collections, and to enjoythe seasonal blooms. Please note:This outdoor program is not heldif the weather is inclement.

Time: 12 Noon.Location: WillowwoodArboretum.Cost: $2 per person.Please bring exact change.

Dig Spuds!Weather permitting, join the farmstaff in digging potatoes that were

planted in the spring. Plan to getdown and dirty!Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.

Cost: Admission.

Walking Tour of Bamboo Brook Join the Morris County Park Commission’s Horticultural Pro-gram Specialist to learn about thehistory of Bamboo Brook, the re-cent renovations to the site, and toenjoy the seasonal blooms. Pleasenote: This outdoor program is notheld if the weather is inclement.Time: 2 p.m.Location: Bamboo Brook.Cost: $2 per person.Please bring exact change.

Monday, August 8

Garden Sprouts: Scents of Summer Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Young explorers follow their nosesto nd the scents of summer. Whatsmells good and what doesn’t? Onlyyour nose knows. Bring your favor-ite pre-schooler to the Arboretumfor this series of programs designedfor the budding nature explorer todiscover different gardens and learn just how important plants are andhow they do what they do. Eachwalk includes an activity and a story.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*


program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Tuesday, August 9through Friday, August 12

Travels in Time History Summer Camp: Recipes for AdventureAges 7 - 11.Explore food through threeeras of history at this interactivesummer camp.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Locations: Fosterelds andHistoric Speedwell.Cost: $85 per camper.*

Tuesday, August 9


Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Jockey Hollow,Harding Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Evening Swamp Walk All Ages!Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Great Swamp on a warmsummer evening with a guidedwalk on the trails of the Outdoor Education Center.Time: 6 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, August 10

Stream ExplorationAges 4 - 10.Get your feet wet, while explor-ing the streams of Lewis Mor-ris County Park to unveil thecreatures and plants that call thishabitat home.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Lewis Morris County

Park, Morris Twp.Cost: $5.* Call 973-635-6629.

Under Pressure: Early Steam Power Ages 7 - 12.Learn how steam is used as power for different types of machines inthis hands-on workshop.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.



Thursday, August 11

Eco-Art Ages 7 - 11.Learn how you can use naturalobjects found outside to make

a unique work of art. Bring acamera to take a picture of your masterpiece because this artdoesn’t stick around long!Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Home-School Day: New! Form, Function,Fashion-What Children WoreWhat did children wear every daya hundred years ago? During this

program, students discuss howsociety inuences what we wear and have an opportunity to try onsome clothes from the past anddesign clothes for the future.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $6 per student.*

Saturday, August 13

High Bridge: Union ForgeThese works were established in1742. Begin at the Lake Solitude

House Museum and then walk the trail to the damn. Also see theUnion Forge site and theCentral Railroad of NJ HighBridge Branch trail. This hikeincludes a lot of walking and off-trail exploration. Preregistrationrequired. Call 973- 285-6537.Time: 10 a.m.Location: TBA.Cost: $5.

Lace CreationsWatch the nimble ngers of theLost Art Lacers of North Jersey asthey perform the centuries-old artsof bobbin lace-making and tatting.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE. Donation appreciated.

Sunday, August 14

Beautiful Bugs Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Insects rule! Learn all about

buggy friends as we hike thetrails. Remember, creepy crittersneed love, too!Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

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Alfred Vail and the Natural World Explore Historic Speedwell,using the same texts as AlfredVail. Examine different trees cata-

logued here in 1850, talk abouthow people living over a centuryago attempted to make landscap-ing and architecture complementone another, and practice design-ing an authentic historic ower garden for the Vail House.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Threshing See how grains are separatedfrom the plant. Grains could then

be sent to a gristmill to be groundinto our.Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Tuesday, August 16

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location: Kay Center,Chester Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.


Under Pressure: Early Steam Power Ages 7 - 12.Learn how steam is used as pow-er for different types of machinesin this hands-on workshop.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.

Cost: Admission. Mission: Monarch SearchAll Ages!Learn about the amazing monarch

buttery, and help us search the buttery gardens to tally howmany monarch eggs, caterpillars,chrysalids, and butteries we cannd. Learn about the upcomingMonarch Buttery Festival onSeptember 10!Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 for ages 3 & up.*

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Thursday, August 18

Corn Mufn Baking:Children’s WorkshopAll ages with an adult.Make corn mufns using meal

that was just ground, then tour thegristmill. Decorate cloth bags tohold the mufns.Preregister by August 4.Time: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $10 per family(Friends members $5)*

Saturday, August 20

Wildlife & Waterfalls Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.

Cool off on a warm summer morning by taking a hike to theValhalla Brook Falls on TurkeyMountain. Along the way, look for signs of wildlife.Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Walking Tour of The Frelinghuysen ArboretumJoin the Morris County Park Commission’s Horticultural

Program Specialist to learn aboutthe history of The FrelinghuysenArboretum and enjoy the seasonal

blooms. Please note: This outdoor program is not held if the weather is inclement.Time: 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $2 per person.Please bring exact change.

Industrial Metal Crafts DaySee demonstrations of tinsmithingand blacksmithing. Make a tin-

pierced ornament to take home.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE. Donation appreciated.

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North Jersey Dahlia Society Dahlia Show Regional Dahlia growers ll theHaggerty Education Center Audi-torium with Dahlias of all sizes,shapes, and colors.Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.*

Sunday, August 21

Scaling the Trails Reptile Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Learn to love reptiles, or at least

understand them a little better onthis hike. They may have scales, but they are denitely not slimy!Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Nature Journaling: Butteries for You & Me!Ages 5 & Up with an adult.Use nature journaling to reallylook at these special creatures.Find out why butterflies areimportant to a garden. This

outdoor program is dependenton the weather.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Sustenance on theFarm Dinner The Friends of Fosterelds andCooper Gristmill, Sustenance,LLC, and Slow Food of Northern

New Jersey partner for an eve-ning of food on the farm. Enjoyan elegant ve-course dinner featuring locally-sourced veg-etables and meats prepared by anaward-winning chef, and pairedwith biodynamic wines.Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Advance ticketinformation is available atwww.sustenanceevents.com.

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Tuesday, August 23through Friday, August 26

Travels in Time History Summer Camp: Recipes for AdventureAges 7 - 11.Explore food through three erasof history at this interactive sum-mer camp.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Locations: Fosterelds andHistoric Speedwell.Cost: $85 per camper.*

Tuesday, August 23


Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain,Montville Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Magical Meadow Walk at Old Troy Park: EasyAges 7 & Up.In addition to the beautifulowers, meadows are also great

places to watch butteries!Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: Old Troy Park,Parsippany.Cost: $3.* Call 973-334-3130.


Under Pressure: Early Steam Power Ages 7 - 12.Learn how steam is used as pow-er for different types of machinesin this hands-on workshop.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Thursday, August 25

Flat Water Canoe SkillsAges 12 & Up.Learn canoe strokes, equipment,and safety in this introductorycourse. Children under 16 must

be accompanied by an adult. Thisis a prerequisite for other MCPCcanoe programs.Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Silas Condict Park,Kinnelon.

Cost: $15.* Call 973-334-3130.SEE PAGE 4

Saturday, August 27

Keys to Trees: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Hike wooded trails and begin tolearn to identify native trees in

New Jersey.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

1890s Music Day at MilltownEnjoy an interactive programreminiscent of musical events

performed in Milltown/Chester over a century ago. Childrencan play ddlesticks and

animate dancing puppetscalled limber jacks.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE. Donations appreciated.

Shelling BeansAssist with shelling beans thatwere grown this season. Easilystored and preserved, dry beanswere an important food sourceduring the harsh winter.

Time: 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Sunday, August 28

National Milling DayCelebrate the birthday of Oliver Evans, a 1780s inventor, whocreated the rst automatic our mill, amphibious vehicle, andhigh-pressure steam engine! Learnabout gristmills across the country.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE.Donation appreciated.

Historic Speedwell’s3rd Annual Fashion Show: Fashion inthe FamilyChildren want to get dirty, playin the mud, and explore. Were19th century children allowed

to do this? Come explore theworld of children’s fashion andup-bringing.Time: 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $6 for adults, $5 for se-niors, $4 for children (4-16 yrs),and children 4 years and under are FREE.

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“I Spy” at The WillowsAll ages with an adult.During a special rst-oor tour of the historic mansion, childrencan search and identify, variousobjects that were important to theFoster family.Time: 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.


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Tuesday, August 30


Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Lewis Morris CountyPark, Morris Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.


Mission: Monarch SearchAll Ages!Learn all about the amazingmonarch buttery, and help tosearch the buttery gardens totally how many monarch eggs,caterpillars, chrysalids, and but-

teries we can nd. Learn aboutthe upcoming Monarch ButteryFestival on September 10!Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 ages 3 & up.*

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Thursday, September 1

Cooper Gristmill Home-School Day: 1880s Community LifeAll Ages!Discover community life in 1880s

Milltown, which is now Chester.Engage in daily family activities,such as sawing wood, washingclothes, carding wool, and more.Preregistration required.Call 973-631-5343.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $6 per student.*

Saturday, September 3

Weekend Family Walk: EasyAll Ages!These guided walks are designedfor families with children of vari-ous ages. Stroll wooded trails anddiscover the natural wonders of Pyramid Mountain.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person age 3and older.*

“Explore the Farm” Horse-Drawn Wagon RideEnjoy an interpretive horse-drawn

wagon ride while discovering theimportance of sustainable farm-ing. Learn about the methods,equipment, crops, and enterprisesof Charles Foster’s farm in theearly 1900s.Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.*

Walking Tour of Bamboo Brook Join the Morris County Park Commission’s HorticulturalProgram Specialist to learn aboutthe history of Bamboo Brook, therecent renovations to the site, and

enjoy the seasonal blooms. Pleasenote: This outdoor program is notheld if the weather is inclement.Time: 12 Noon.Location: Bamboo Brook.Cost: $2 per person.Please bring exact change.

Sunday, September 4

Laurel Trail HikeAges 16 & Up.Take a walk on the Laurel Trail inthe National Wildlife Refuge anddiscover the wildlife that call theGreat Swamp home.Time: 9:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: FREE.*

Labor Day Weekend Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Join a moderate hike alongthe trails as the summer season nishes.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.

Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

September SoupHelp prepare a hearty soup fromvegetables grown on the farm.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Family Activity Center During a visit to the farm, fami-lies can make paper crafts and

play games from long ago.Parental supervision required.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Tuesday, September 6

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Schiff Natural Lands

Trust, Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.


Home- School Day: Right Outside the Kitchen Door –The Garden Part II, Preserving During the nal part of the Garden

series, harvest many of the fruitsand vegetables that have beengrowing all summer. Hear aboutthe importance of the fall harvestin history as you prepare freshfood to last throughout the winter.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $6 per student.*

Saturday, September 10& Sunday, September 11

T.E.M.P.U.S.: At Historic Speedwell Calling all steampunks andlovers of history to a weekend-long immersion festival... in themid-1800s. Attend the Birth of the Telegraph. Witness the power of the fully operational 24-footwaterwheel. Tour The Vail House,a Victorian home boasting periodantiques. Enjoy the musicians,

performers, and entertainers! Or take part in the varied discussions

and workshops.Time: Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $20 for Adults, $18 for Senior Citizens and Veterans, $15for Students w/ I.D., $10 for Chil-dren 5-16, and Children 4 yearsand under are FREE.*

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Walking Tour of Willowwood ArboretumJoin the Morris County Park Commission’s HorticulturalProgram Specialist to learnabout the history of WillowwoodArboretum, the signicance of its plant collections, and to enjoythe seasonal blooms. Please note:This outdoor program is not heldif the weather is inclement.Time: 10 a.m.Location: WillowwoodArboretum.Cost: $2 per person.Please bring exact change.

Transportation Day!Fosterelds hosts the Model-AFord Clubs of New Jersey, 55th

New England Meet. Membersshow their vintage autos. Visit theCarriage House to see the Fosters’

sleigh, carriages, and wagons. Inthe Transportation Exhibit, seethe Fosters’ Rockaway carriage,1922 Model “T” Ford, and 1929Hupmobile. Try out interactivedisplays in both exhibit areas.Take a horse-drawn wagon ridearound the farm, and experiencean earlier form of transportation!Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Annual Meet a Monarch Buttery Festival All Ages!

No need to curtsy to these mon-archs! Come on out and learn allabout these fabulous butteries andthe miraculous 2,000 mile journeythey make. Games, crafts, music,activities, and so much more!Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $4 for ages 2 & up.

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Pressed Flower Art WorkshopCreate a beautiful piece of artwith pressed owers. Instructor Lisabeth Billingsley graduatedfrom the Fashion Institute of Technology and worked in NewYork City in the fashion businessfor twenty-ve years. She usedher knowledge of color, texture,

balance, and composition to be-come an artist and is now a muchsought after teacher of pressed

ower art. All materials providedto make a 9”x11” picture or sev-eral greeting cards.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $55.*

Miller’s PancakeJoin in this adaptation of EricCarle’s “Pancakes, Pancakes!” Learn where our comes from,and then watch the miller makea golden brown pancake.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: FREE. Donations appreciated.

Sunday, September 11

Trees of the Great SwampAges 12 & Up.Become familiar with native treesand learn interesting facts about

how they are used by humansand wildlife.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Patriot DayIn recognition of the 10th anniver-sary of 9/11, visit Fosterelds andengage in farm and domestic activi-ties of a less-technological era.Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Monday, September 12

Toddler Trek: Butteries are Fluttering Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.This is a great time to look for but-teries out in the meadows. Joina naturalist and learn about these

beautiful, winged insects. You canhear a buttery-themed story.Time: 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*


Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Hedden Park, Dover Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Pre-School Walk:Goodbye Summer Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.

Come out for a walk to say goodbye to summer and to look for signs of fall. Enjoy a fall-themedcraft afterwards.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Wednesdays, September14 through October 19

Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Toddlers enjoy discoveringthe wonders of nature throughsix weeks of walks, activities,and crafts!Time: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $55.* Registration begins

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Bats on the Brink!:Bat Program and Evening Walk Ages 8 & Up.

Join Dr. Lance Risley of the Wil-liam Paterson University BiologyDepartment for an update anddiscussion on the bats of NorthAmerica, including the latest onWhite Nose Syndrome. Finishwith a walk on the trails whilesearching for bats using an echo-location device.Time: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5 for ages 8 - 12, $8 for ages 13 and older.*

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Thursdays, September15 through October 20

Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Toddlers enjoy discoveringthe wonders of nature through sixweeks of walks, activities,and crafts!Time: 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.or 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $55.* Registration startsAugust 25 at 8 a.m.


Fosterelds Home-School Days:Simple Machines on the FarmDesigned for home-school chil-dren and their parents, this pro-gram identies simple machineson the farm and denes their use.Preregistration is required.Call 973-631-5343.

Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: $6 per student.*

Friday, September 16 &Saturday, September 17

Garden Club of New Jersey District IV Flower Show District IV of the Garden Club of

New Jersey hosts the 2011 Flower Show at Willowwood Arboretumand the newly renovated BambooBrook. Exhibits include container displays, horticultural exhibits,oral designs, and entries byyouth participants.Time: Friday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.;

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: WillowwoodArboretum & Bamboo Brook.Cost: FREE.

Saturday, September 17Tyke HikeAges 2 - 6 with an adult.Discover the animals and plants,and learn some amazing new naturefacts on a relaxing guided hike.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.or Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person.*

Long Pond Ironworks/ Ringwood Manor

Ringwood Manor spans over 150 years of American industrialhistory. See remains of 3 ironfurnaces, a waterpower system,and a restored water wheel. Thismoderate walk has some off-trailexploration and a stop at theManor. Preregistration required.Call 972-285-6537.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Long PondVisitors Center.Cost: $5.

Candle Making Demonstrationand WorkshopObserve how 1860s beeswaxcandles were hand-dipped over anopen campre. Make your own candles ($5 per candle).Preregistration is required bySeptember 3.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Donations appreciated.*


End of Summer Singles Hike: ModerateAges 18 & Up.Looking for someone to hike

with? This late summer hikefor singles may help. All adultsare welcome.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE. *

1920s Country Fair and Harvest Festival Join in the festivities as an old-fashioned country fair is recreat-ed! Period music, crafts, exhibits,a farm market, and hands-onactivities are offered.Time: 12 Noon - 5 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Special event fees are $8for adults, $7 for seniors (65+),$6 for children ages 4 - 16, and$4 for children ages 2 and 3.FREE for children under age 2.A discounted rate will apply for Friends members, with a currentmembership card.

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Junior Engineer Day: Rocket Man: Robert Goddard Ages 7 - 12.In this interactive workshop,engineers of all ages learn howscientist Robert Goddard helpedto develop early rockets and hiscontribution to rocket designand ight. Test different theoriesabout rocket ight and construc-tion with hands-on activities.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

September SerenadeAdults ages 21 & older.Stroll the grounds of The Frelin-ghuysen Arboretum and enjoy avariety of music, matching wines,

and light refreshments. Classical,Brazilian, BlueGrass, Gypsy/HotJazz, and Caribbean sounds llthe Arboretum’s beautiful garden“rooms,” each accompanied bya specially chosen wine and horsd’oevres. What better way tospend an autumn afternoon thanat one of New Jersey’s nest bo-tanic gardens? You may purchasetickets on the day of the concertor from September 6 on at theHaggerty Education Center,

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $35/per person.

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program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*



Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Tourne Park,Boonton, Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Pre-School Walk:Good-Bye Summer Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.Come for a walk to say goodbyeto summer and look for signs of fall. Enjoy a fall-themed craftafterwards.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, September 21

Home-School Walk:Whose Home?All ages with an adult.Learn all about habitats and

which wildlife lives in each one.Discover why every habitat isimportant through hands-on ac-tivities and a walk on the trails.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child 3 & up.*

Family Walk:Falling All Over Autumn!All Ages!Come celebrate the beginning of fall with a story and explorationof various habitats as they changewith the season. There is fun andgames along the trail. Perfect for home-school families.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person age 3and older.*

Evening Canoe PaddleAges 12 & Up.Enjoy a leisurely paddle alongthe Rockaway River, nishingup before sunset. Canoes, life

vests, and paddles are provided.Children under 16 must be ac-companied by an adult. Register today - space is limited! Canoeskills clinic is a prerequisite.Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.Location: Tourne Park, Denville.Cost: $20.* Call 973-334-3130.

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Become a Naturalist: Birds

Ages 7 - 11.Future naturalists learn whatmakes a bird a bird and how toidentify them through their callswith activities and a walk.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Autumn Equinox Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Celebrate the beginning of au-tumn with an equinox hike andlearn about the legend and loresurrounding this magical time.Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*


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Trees and Shrubs for Fall Interest Learn about a variety of trees andshrubs to add to your landscapefor interest and color in the

autumn months. Learn about thephysiology of plants that causesthem to have such vibrant colorsin the fall, so that you can better appreciate the seasonal change.Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $12.*

Friday, September 23Friends of HistoryAwards ReceptionThe Friends of Historic Speed-well honor area residents whohave shown a dedication to thepreservation of Morris County’srich historic past.Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $75.*

Rain Barrel WorkshopTake an active role in recycling rain-water by installing a rain barrel at your house! A rain barrel is placed under a gutter’s downspout next to a houseto collect rain water from the roof.Harvesting rain water has many benetsincluding saving water, saving moneyon your bill, and preventing basementooding. Make your own 55 gallon rainbarrel in this workshop and help savethe planet. We provide the barrels, tools,and all supplies needed. You provide thetransportation home!Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $60.*

Saturday, September 24& Sunday, September 25

ntique Show Weekend at FostereldsThe outdoor antique show featuresdealers from the Associated AntiqueDealers of New Jersey, which is anot-for-prot organization dedicatedto promoting public understanding andappreciation of antiques (www.aadnj.org). Enjoy special afternoon tours

of The Willows highlighting antiquehome furnishings that Caroline Foster collected throughout her lifetime. Callfor tour times and availability.Time: Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: TBA.

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Fungus Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Come hunt for the fabulous fungifound on Turkey Mountain!

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Trees and Shrubs for Fall Interest Learn about a variety of trees andshrubs to add to your landscapefor interest and color in theautumn months. Learn about the

physiology of plants that causesthem to have such vibrant colorsin the fall, so that you can better appreciate the seasonal change.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $12.*

Map and Compass SkillsAges 8 & Up.Learn the basics of orienteeringwith fun activities and a compasschallenge at the end!Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Preserving Your Past:Furniture IdenticationThis workshop discusses the major American furniture styles from theColonial-era to the early 20th cen-tury. Characteristics of each styleare reviewed, and terminology andtips on identication are discussed.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission to AntiqueShow Weekend.Fee to be announced.

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Walking Tour of TheFrelinghuysen ArboretumJoin the Morris County Park Commission’s Horticultural Pro-gram Specialist to learn about thehistory of The Frelinghuysen Ar-

boretum and to enjoy the seasonal blooms Please note: This outdoor program is not held if the weather is inclement.Time: 1 p.m.

Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $2 per person.Please bring exact change.


Silas Condict Hike: StrenuousAges 16 & Up.Hike on newly acquired park

property along challenging trails.

Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Silas Condict Park.Cost: FREE.*Call 973-334-3130.

New Jersey Mycological Association FUNGUS FEST Get ready for an afternoon of mycological mayhem atFUNGUS FEST, includingmushroom exhibits, displays,crafts, identication, cookingdemonstrations, andmushroom-hunting tours!Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Fall into Fall!Ages 5 & Up.Get ready for autumn and explorethe swamp searching for the rstsigns of the changing season.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*


Toddler Trek: Pond LifeAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Stroll to the pond to see the amazingcritters that live in the water! Enjoy a

story read by the pond’s edge.Time: 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*


Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain,Montville Twp.

Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Tuesdays, September 27,October 4, 11, & 18

Nature’s Classroom: Science for Home-SchoolersAges 6 - 8.Discover monarch butteries,insects, and spiders, bats, andfall foliage through indoor andoutdoor activities, including ahike, during this four-week seriesof science education classes for home-schoolers.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class/$45 for series.*

Thursdays, September29, October 6, 13, & 20

Nature’s ClassroomAges 9 - 12.Learn about populations, ba-

sic needs, geology, and raptorsthrough indoor and outdoor activi-ties, including a hike, during thisfour-week series of science educa-tion classes for home-schoolers.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class/ $45 for series.*

Saturday, October 1

LENAPE DAY An annual event celebrating theLenape people with dancing,drums, vendors, and historical talks by the Ramapough Lenape Tribe,as well as games, crafts, touring areplica Wigwam, and more! Greatfun for the entire family!

Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.

SEE PAGE 3Pathways

Pathways is a publication of the

Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders

William J. Chegwidden, Director

Douglas R. Cabana, Deputy Director

Gene F. Feyl • Ann F. Grossi • Thomas J. Mastrangelo

John J. Murphy • Margaret Nordstrom

Morris County CommissionersJohn R. Sette, President • Betty Cass-Schmidt, Vice President

Julie C. Baron • Stuart Lasser • Dr. Philip T. Santiago

Judith Schleicher • Richard Seabury, III • Barbara Shepard

Helen M. Wronski

David D. Helmer, Executive Director

Lois M. Wnek, Executive Editor

The Morris County Park Commission invites everyone to

visit the parks and participate in the programs. If you have

special needs, please contact the Administrative ofce for

assistance, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at

973-326-7600 or TTY Relay: 7-1-1. If you require aninterpreter for the deaf, please provide two weeks notice.

Published by the Morris County Park Commission

P.O. Box 1295, Morristown, NJ 07962-1295

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The Garden Fairies

are Coming! G

arden Fairies are visiting The FrelinghuysenArboretum in Morris Township, and summer isthe perfect time to build a miniature home for

these special magical creatures. On Saturday, July 16

from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., (Rain Date, July 17) families areinvited to celebrate the fth Fairy Day and build a homefor these visiting wee folk on the Sylvan Terrance.

Discover the nooks where fairies may hide and

learn what makes the perfect fairy home and then build

one for all our summer visitors to see. Be prepared to

be creative, and while you create, listen to a perfor-

mance of live sylvan music, sure to attract fairies. All

natural building materials, such as bark, branches,

lichens, mosses, feathers, stones and leaves are pro-

vided. Of course, you are welcomed to bring your own

favorite materials as long as they’re natural - fairies

shun man-made materials. All the fairy houses are oc-

cupied and on exhibit until late August, when our Fairy

friends move on to their autumn homes.

The program fee is $25 per house. Registration is

limited and required. Please call 973-326-7603.

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