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2 MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION • SPRING • 2012

Evening Canoe Programs

If you haven’t been in a canoe since summer camp, now is the time! The very popular Canoe Paddles is

now being offered by the Morris County Park Commission.

On Thursday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. join the staff of Pyramid Mountain at Silas Condict CountyPark in

Kinnelon for a unique paddling experience, and learn all the basics for staying safe and having fun in a canoe.

During this two-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, including theforward stroke, stopping, spinning, abeams, and turns, as well as learning how to carry and launch a canoe.

Master your new skills during canoeing games and a paddle around the lake. Not only will you feel con-

dent in your abilities by the end of the course, but you will be rejuvenated by the scenic views and fresh air!

This Level I class is taught by instructors certied by the American Canoe Association, and is a prereq-

uisite for all other Morris County Park Commission paddling programs. All participants must know how to

swim. The cost is $15 per person.

On Thursday, June 14 at 6 p.m., you can use your new-

found skills to join a paddle on the Rockaway River. Look for

wildlife on this evening trip and nish up just before dark. All

participants must have attended a Level I Basic Skills Class totake part, and the cost is $20 per person.

These paddling programs are for ages 12 and up, and chil-

dren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited,

so advanced registration 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.

Nighttime Adventures!

How often do you walk through the woodsafter the sun has set? There is so much to

experience after the stars take over the sky!

An entirely new world awakens in the woods after

the park gates close each night. A host of rarely seen

nocturnal creatures come out for their nightly errands:

ying squirrels glide between tree trunks, bats and

owls hunt on silent wings, and moths utter around

dimly glowing, white owers.

Bring a ashlight and hit the trails

just as the owls begin hunting for their breakfast at the Great Swamp Outdoor

Education Center’s Night Hike Adven-

ture on Friday, April 13 in Chatham

Twp. Adults and kids ages 5 and older

can sign up for a time slot between 7

p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to join a staff naturalist on a fun,

educational hike in the woods. Groups will participate

in hands-on activities that demonstrate the adaptations

of nocturnal animals, learn about and listen for the

wildlife that is out and about, and maybe see an owl y

by or a raccoon watching from a tree! Each hike lasts

about one hour, and the cost is $5 per person.The staff of Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic

Area in Montville invites you to take part in a “Full

Moon Hike” on Thursday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. to

experience the full “ower” moon of the spring. On

this adults-only hike, explore the trails in the diminish-

ing light before the rising of the full moon, named by

the Native Americans for the abundance of owers in

bloom at this time of year. Also, on Thursday, June

21 at 7 p.m., join a Summer Solstice

Hike to celebrate the ofcial beginning of summer and the longest day of the year.

This hike is for ages 7 and up.

Both Pyramid Mountain hikes are

moderate level, approximately 2 ½ hours

long, and have a fee of $5 per person.

Participants should dress for the weather and bring

water and a ashlight. Space is limited, so advanced

registration is required.

For more information or to register, go to

www.morrisparks.net or call the Great Swamp OEC at

973-635-6629 or Pyramid Mountain at 973-334-3130.

Iron Mines o the

Kincaid Woods

Early settlers came to the rugged New Jersey High-

lands for its rich veins of iron ore. Early on, large

outcrops were found in places such as Hibernia and

Mt. Hope. However, it wasn’t until the 1860s and 1870s

that the booming iron business in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh

Valley, and the availability of canal and railroad transporta-

tion, made it possible to work many of the smaller ore bod-

ies. Dozens of mines were opened, and many farmers found

themselves in the mining business.

On Sunday, June 10 at 10 a.m., take a trip through time

with local historian Joe Macasek to explore the Kincaid Woods

section of Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, in search

of the Rockaway Valley Mines. Look for the remains of a once

thriving mining district, see mine shafts and adits, and learn

how the miners did their work. This moderate hike, intended

for ages 7 and up, costs $5 per person. Dress for the weather.

Since space is limited, advanced registration is required.

For more information or to register,

please call 973-334-3130.

Bring afashlightand

hit the trails



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R ace through history, on a cross-country style trail, blazing through the heart of Fos-

terelds Living Historical Farm in Morris Township on Tuesday, June 26. Beyond

a majestic backdrop and rare opportunity to run through the 19th century style farm,

registrants and spectators enjoy rafe prizes, music, and refreshments. Runners receive custom

t-shirts, and awards are presented after the race. The event is open to varying skill levels.

For more information and registration, call 973-326-7616 or www.morrisparks.net.




Save a piece of Morris County history

For info contact Lynn Laffey at

[email protected] or 973.631.5494

Items available for adoptionas low as $25

All funds support the preservation, storage, andmanagement of the artifacts

Adopt an Artifact

morris county park commission & the park alliance

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Willowwood

Arboretum, and Bamboo Brook Outdoor Educa-

tion Center welcome you to visit, and hope you

become a horticulture volunteer in the Gardenworks

program, now in its sixteenth year.

For a few hours each week, horticulture volunteers

come together and work on a range of garden projects.

It’s a terric way to have fun while learning many valu-

able skills for maintaining and beautifying your garden,including watering, mulching, weeding, edging, trim-

ming, pruning, cutting back, propagating, and raking.

All you need to bring is a pair of gloves and enthusiasm.

Gardenworks is a exible, friendly, and fun gardening

program for adults of all ages. Tools and refreshments

are provided.

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township,

once known as Whippany Farm, extends its welcome

by featuring beautiful home demonstration gardens,

rose and woodland gardens, and collections of shrubs

and trees. Willowwood, once named Paradise Farm, is

situated on 130 acres of rolling farmland and offers Cot-

tage, 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 and include a tumbling stream, two large pools,

and extensive plantings.

Opportunities for community or corporate groups

are available by special arrangement. Let the beauty

of the gardens surround you while sharing hands-on

experiences with others who have similar interests.

Contact Kate Gutierrez, Horticulture Volunteer

Program Specialist, at 973-326-7629

or e-mail [email protected].

GARDENWORKS

The Gardenworks volunteers meet

each week from April through

November, as follows

• The Frelinghuysen Arboretum meets onTuesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 Noon at the directory in the mainparking lot.• Willowwood Arboretum meets on Wednesdays,9 a. m. to 12 Noon at the directory in the main parking lot.• Bamboo Brook meets on Thursdays, 9 a.m. to12 Noon in the staff parking area, second left, upperparking area. The program has been extended to includethe recent garden renovation of this historic site.

Forget your power tools and come to the

Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township

to watch demonstrations of tools – pow-

ered by hands and feet at People-Power Day

on Saturday, June 9, from 1 p.m. to

3 p.m. People-powered tools, on display, were

typically used in 1890s Milltown/Chester

Township before electricity was available. Try

out some of the tools, such as a foot-powered

scroll saw, one-and two-man saws, stone jack,

treadle sewing machines, and hand drills.

The suggested donation for the event is $3 for

adults, $2 for seniors (age 65 and over), and

$1 for children (ages 4 – 16). Children under

age 4 are admitted FREE.For more information,


People-Power Day



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Park Alliance News Corner

The Alliance for Morris County Parks wishes to thank its many donors who supported projects in 2011. The

fund at Central Park of Morris County for an accessible playground was kicked off; the Off-Leash DogPark maintenance support continued; a historic and lovely Cherry Lane was created along Central Avenue,

thanks to Daiichi Sankyo; commemorative bricks at Mennen Sports Arena were purchased; and REI became a

primary sponsor of the 2012 National Trails Day. A special thanks to our major sponsors and supporters:

Without a group of active and supportive board members, it would not be possible. Many thanks to the

Board of The Alliance for Morris County Parks – Kirsten Hotchkiss, chair; Tom O’Dowd, vice chair; Joni

Barbarula, secretary; Tom Schnipp, treasurer; and Frank Alai, Heather Adams, Patrick Lobdell, Dr. Joseph

Nazzaro, Tom Semler, Dr. Bette Simmons, Judith Schleicher, Stuart Lasser, and Brian Williams.

Check out our webpage to support 2012 projects! www.parkalliance.net

Cynthia Dockx: Wash N Wiggle – Dog Park

Daiichi Sankyo: Cherry Lane at Central Park

REI: National Trails Day

Novartis: Trails and Playground

Charles Foundation: Trails

Garden State Wine Growers: General operating supportGoldman Sachs: Gardenworks

Rose City Runners: Loantaka Brook Reservation

Park Commissioner Richard Seabury: Historic Sites

Park Commissioner Julie Baron: General operating support

Park Commissioner Betty Cass-Schmidt:

General operating support

Park Police Child ID Program: TD Bank, PSE&G,

Stephen Weinstein, Bayer Consumer Care, Target and NECA

Mennen Sports Arena Dasherboard Sponsors:– Weldon Quarry,

Arthur’s, Horan Electric, Famished Frog, and Berkeley CollegeAll Access Playground: GlaxoSmithKline, the Tone Family,

and realtors at Coldwell Banker West (West Caldwell)

FM Kirby Memorial: Norman Tomlinson, Revolutionary War

Round Table

BIRTHDAY PARTIES • PRIVATE ICE RENTALS • SPECIAL GROUP RATES

PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS • PRO SHOP • SNACK BAR

MENNEN SPORTS ARENAWINTER PUBLIC SKATING HOURS

SESSION TIMES DAYS

Mornings 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Monday through Sunday

Afternoons 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday* (*portion of ice used for instruction).

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday

Evenings 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Wednesday & Friday

GENERAL ADMISSION

$6.00 Weekdays • $7.00 Evenings and Weekends

$3.50 Skate Rental (tax included)

Nov. 13 to April 23, 2012

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

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

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

William G. Mennen Sports Arena161 E. Hanover Ave. • Morris Township, N.J. 07962-1295




Aseries of three weekends offer day and overnight

tourists and visitors the unique opportunity to

discover ways to integrate green living. Events

move from exploring broad, global themes during the

April 28 Earth Day festival, to more specic ways of bringing green and natural foodways into the home during

the June 16 -17 “Green on Your Plate” programs. Each

weekend progressively brings the green theme into the

household, offering strategies on living a healthier life-

style, and positively incorporating the natural world into

our communities and daily lives.

For more information, please visit www.morrisparks.net

April 28 - 29“Our Green World”Earth Day CelebrationDate: Saturday, April 28Location: Lewis Morris County ParkTime: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Cost: $3 for adults, $2 for children 12and under, children under 2 FREE.

Indulge in a day of live animal shows, great food, livelymusic, games and crafts, and fun for the entire family!

Featuring nearly 100 booths providing interactive hands-on activities, guided nature walks, and demonstrations oneverything from solar power, to electric cars, and usefulrecycled products. Win a fabulous door prize!

Sustainable Life on the FarmDate: Sunday, April 29Location: Fosterelds Living Historical FarmTime: 12 Noon – 4 p.m.Cost: Regular farm admission.

Discover how farmers in the early 20th century used sustain-able farming methods. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ridearound the farm, and learn how garden vegetables, crops, andlivestock were raised a century ago. Help plant varieties of heirloom potatoes grown by the Fosters and their farmers inthe 1920s. Become acquainted with Fosterelds’ welcomeguests – the bluebirds and barn swallows.

Bringing you Closer to Nature One Weekend at a Time

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May 5 – 6“Partners With Plants”

Seeds to Sow and GrowDate: Saturday, May 5Location: Fosterelds Living Historical FarmTime: 1 – 3 p.m.Cost: Regular farm admission.

Help the farmers plant heirloom varieties of beans andmarigolds once grown at Fosterelds. Discover the diver -sity of beans and why marigolds are important to a healthygarden. While on the farm, enjoy the farm animals andlearn about horse-drawn farming techniques common inthe early 1920s.

The Friends of the FrelinghuysenArboretum’s 17th Annual Plant SaleDate: Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6Location: The Frelinghuysen ArboretumTime: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Cost: FREE.

This is the largest plant sale in the area, featuring a wideselection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. Thisyear’s focus is on plants with fragrance and texture.Knowledgeable Plant Advisors are ready to answer your questions and provide valuable information about the

plants offered. A great event for urban gardeners, as well,whose plants have their own specic needs. Credit cardsare accepted.

Go WILD for Nature!Date: Sunday, May 6Location: The Great Swamp OutdoorEducation CenterTime: 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.Cost: $2 per person.

Explore the natural wonders of the Great Swamp Out-

door Education Center with a trained naturalist and seersthand how the plant and animal worlds cooperate tosurvive. These easy, hour-long walks are designed toentertain and educate participants of all ages. Afterwards,enjoy the interactive displays in the Visitors Center andlearn how native plants can help bring watchable wildlifeto your home.

June 16“Green on Your Plate”“Got Dairy?”Date: Saturday, June 16Location: Fosterelds Living Historical FarmTime: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Cost: Regular farm admission.

Celebrate National Dairy Month by learning to operatehand-cranked cream separators. Churn cream into butter

by hand, and discover how cooks in the 1920s workingover the heat of wood-burning stoves made farm cheese

and used buttermilk in their recipes. Finish the day bywatching the farmers milk the Jersey cows by hand.

The Edible/Ornamental Garden

Date: June 16Location: The Frelinghuysen ArboretumTime: 1– 3 p.m.Cost: $30 per person. Pre-registrationrequired at 973-326-7603 by June 10.

Award-winning garden writer and lecturer Karen Bussolini

presents a talk designed to give you gardening condence andconnect two distinct gardening paradigms: vegetables andornamentals. This presentation highlights ornamental gardensthat incorporate edible plants as part of their design, as wellas edible gardens that are beautifully ornamental. If you have

been puzzled as to how to combine these two categories of plants, Karen provides inspiration and valuable information.

June 17“Green on Your Plate”Get Started Gardening with ChildrenDate: Sunday, June 17Location: The Frelinghuysen ArboretumTime: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Bring lunch to enjoy outside.Cost: $5 per person (includes materials)suitable for children ages 6+. Pre-register requiredat 973-326-7601 by June 10.From a balcony whisky barrel to a brownstone backyard,

we’ll help you nd a way to garden with your child thissummer. Learn how to get started growing for healthyfood choices, artful ideas, and crafty family projects. Us-ing the Children’s Branching Out! Garden as a backdrop,you and your child practice basic garden skills and planyour own family garden. By the time you leave, your thumbs will turn green!

Discover Common Edible Wild PlantsDate: Sunday, June 17Location: The Great Swamp OutdoorEducation Center

Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.Cost: $5.

There’s a wonderful world of wild foods out there! Jointhis guided walk and presentation about common ediblewild plants found in our area. The program includes foodsampling and recipes!

“Got Dairy?”




New ExhibitsNow on View at Fosterelds

“O to War” &“Preserving Our Heritage”

Enjoy the unique opportunity to view Civil War artifacts and

to learn about historic preservation efforts by visiting two

new exhibits at Fosterelds Living Historical Farm in Morris

Township! The exhibits “Off to War” and “Preserving Our Heritage”may be seen from Saturday, April 7 through Sunday, October

28 at the Fosterelds Visitors Center. “Off to War” showcases

Fosterelds’ collection of Civil War artifacts, and explores Charles

Foster’s experiences during his nine-month enlistment in the Union

Army. On April 15, 1861, just days after the rst shots of the Civil

War were red at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, President Abraham

Lincoln issued a call for 75,000 volunteers. More than 2 million men

would serve in the Union Army over the next four years. During the

summer of 1862, Charles Foster responded to President Lincoln’s

call for more volunteers. Foster joined the 22nd Regiment Connecti-

cut Volunteers Infantry, when he was just 19 years old.Over the years, hundreds of signicant sites from nationally

important sites such as Mount Vernon to local sites like Fosterelds

Living Historical Farm have been saved through the efforts of

preservationists. See “Preserving Our Heritage” to learn about the

development of historic preservation in America, and how it relates

to the current restoration of the Fosterelds Barnyard Complex.

For more information, please call 973-326-7645.

Victorian Dayat Fosterfelds

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xperience what life was like when Caroline Foster was a youngster

in the late 19th century during Victorian Day on Saturday, June 30

from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fosterelds Living Historical Farm in Morris

Township. Enjoy the different aspects of the Victorian era including its music,

traditions and customs, and fashions. Take a turn around the Maypole, learn

about the sentimental language of owers, join in old-time games, and more.

During the event, come to a special Family Activity Center from 1 p.m. to

3:30 p.m., in the Visitors Center auditorium. Children can make a paper craft

to take home. On the farm, watch hay being harvested in the afternoon.

For information, please call 973-326-7645.

Don’t Miss the

All-County Garage Sale!G

arage sales are great places to nd irregular socks and copies of the Decla -

ration of Independence. Come and search for your own mismatched foot

attire and historic artifacts at the All-County Garage on Saturday and

Sunday, May 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

Back for the rst time in ve years, this indoor market takes place at Mennen

Sports Arena, 161 Hanover Avenue in Morris Township. The All-County Garage

Sale was known for years as a place to nd treasures and great bargains on some

of the best antiques and collectibles around. Don’t miss your opportunity to uncov-

er something unique and wonderful!

The cost for admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. Children12 and under are FREE. Food is available for purchase, and a limited number of

early-bird tickets are available for advance purchase. The Garage Sale is sponsored

by the Friends of Historic Speedwell and benet Historic Speedwell’s educational

programming and historic preservation projects.

For more information about the garage sale, or becoming

a vendor for this two-day event, please call 973-285-6550.



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Decoration Day Weekend:A Lassie’s Experiences “Over There”

How did women support “The Great War” efforts at home and abroad? Find out at Decoration DayWeekend: A Lassie’s Experiences “Over There” at Fosterelds Living Historical Farm in Morris

Township on Saturday, May 26, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Now known as World War I, “The Great

War” was fought in Europe from 1914 to 1918. The conict eventually involved U.S. participation, which

helped secure a victory for the Allies of France and Great Britain. Today, WWI and Decoration Day are

remembered as part of the Memorial Day holiday celebration.

At Fosterelds, meet a Salvation Army “Lassie,” and hear of her work on the battleelds of France.

Visit the Farmhouse to learn how the home front supported the war by conserving food, rationing supplies,

rolling bandages, and making “care packages” for the troops overseas. In the vegetable garden, help a Wom-

en’s Land Army volunteer weed and rake, as she takes the place of the men called to serve their country.


Born to Be Shorn at Cooper Gristmill

Bring the family for this unique and extraordinarily fun experience. Where else can you witness up

close and personal the hand-shearing of sheep as it was done in the past? At Born to Be Shorn on

Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township, you can

even assist with the various processes that follow shearing by skirting and washing the eece, carding,

spinning, and weaving the yarn. Also see how the eece/yarn is dyed to brilliant natural colors over an

open re. Make a sheep craft and other ber crafts to take home! Top off your day with a tour of the 1826water-powered Gristmill. It is the only fully water-powered gristmill in New Jersey that still produces our.

The suggested donation for the event is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors (age 65 and over), and $1 for

children (ages 4 - 16). Children under age 4 are admitted FREE.


Artisans’ Fair atHistoric Speedwell

What do lace makers, quilters, potters, and blacksmiths

have in common? They all create art and showcase

their work at the rst Artisans’ Fair at Historic Speed-

well in Morristown!

Come and learn about the arts of yesterday and today throughdemonstrations and hands-on workshops. This program, on Saturday,

May 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offers the unique opportunity to witness

the skills of an array of artisans at one convenient location.

Historic Speedwell, while known as the “Birthplace of the Tele-

graph,” has a long-standing tradition of embracing the decorative

arts. From the metal pieces created by blacksmiths and ironworkers

at the Speedwell Ironworks, to the incredibly detailed pieces of em-

broidery done by Stephen Vail’s daughters, the arts have been alive

at this site since its beginning.

Stroll the site and learn about the different types of art being

created. There are demonstrations, hands-on activities, presenta-

tions on historic fashions and decorative arts, as well as special tours

of the Vail House, crafts for kids, and much more! Also be sure to

visit the Friends of Historic Speedwell Gift Shop, located in the Visi-

tors Center, where artisans have items for sale.

For more information on this event or becoming a demonstrator,





Step onto the battleelds of the

American Civil War, the struggle

that altered the political, social, and

economic landscape of the nation, and

into the lives of those involved at the Civil

War Weekend on Saturday and Sunday,

June 23 and 24. The Second New Jersey

Brigade is stationed at Historic Speedwell

in Morristown for a unique two-day event

that presents the lives of Civil War soldiers

more vividly than text books.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday,

and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, the

re-enactors lead activities throughout the

eight-acre site, presenting the daily lives

of soldiers and culminating with a stagedskirmish. Soldiers’ camps recreate daily

life with authentic cooking, dress, and

general setup, and the massive period can-

non will amaze you! Watch musket and

artillery drills, marching practice, and bayonet drills. Marching drills incorpo-

rate period instruments as soldiers proudly go into battle. A period photogra-

pher shows how a 19th century daguerreotype is made. A Civil War-era Signal

Corps group authentically demonstrates how important messages were sent

between units using colorful ags to send signals.

Enjoy learning about the basics of battleeld 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.

There is something to discover around every corner.

While enjoying your visit to the past, tour Historic Speedwell, known as

the “Birthplace of the Telegraph,” including the National Historic Landmark

Factor Building. Recently, an interactive, hands-on telegraph exhibit opened

to the public with rave reviews. Don’t miss an opportunity to visit this unique

and fun exhibit.

Tour the Vail Home that was built more than 150 years ago. Explore

the exhibits of the Speedwell Ironworks, a granary full of early farm imple-

ments, and watch the enormous 24-foot overshot waterwheel turn in theWheelhouse. A trip to Historic Speedwell would not be complete without

a visit to the Gift Shop to select a unique souvenir. Light picnic fare is also

available for purchase.


FREE parking and FREE shuttle service available.

Civil War Army

Invades Morristown During the Civil War EncampmentWeekend at Historic Speedwell



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The Atrium Gallery at The Frelinghuysen Arbore-

tum’s Haggerty Education Center in Morris Town-ship is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free of

charge. Gallery shows run for a month-long period, and

are generally viewed by hundreds of visitors. We are cur-

rently interviewing artists whose work is of a botanic or

nature-based theme for exhibit in 2013, and accept work

that can be hung only. Exhibiting artists may arrange for a

reception by reserving a classroom for a fee.

Calling or Artists

For information on submitting your portfolio for review, please call Vivian Laska at

973-326-7601 on Thursdays or Fridays, or e-mail her at [email protected].




Ok, this is a two for one! Put on your running shoes, get up

and get out. One of the most fun 5K’s around, Tackle the

Trail offers custom t-shirts, awards, rafe prizes, music,

refreshments, and more! It’s a party! And if you prefer to

walk and bring your favorite K-9 companion, there is also a

1-Mile Fitness/Dog Walk. Sunday, April 15 at Central Park

of Morris County, Parsippany. 973-326-7616.

After having an awesome time at Tackle the Trail, you

will denitely want to come to Frantic Fun Run, a special

evening 5K run through history at Fosterelds Living

Historical Farm. Say hi to the horses, pigs, and sheep as yourun past them! Such a unique and picturesque, yet challeng-

ing run! Tuesday, June 26, Fosterelds Living Historical

Farm, Morris Township. 973-326-7616.

Looking to entertain the kids for an entire day and learn

how to save money, too? Go to the best Earth Day Cel-

ebration in the county! Kids love this festival, with its live

animals, animal shows, games, lively music, crafts, and so

much more!Featuring nearly 100 booths that provide hands-

on activities, guided nature walks, and demonstrations

on everything from solar power, to electric cars, to useful

recycled products. So much to do, so little time. Entertain

the family for the entire day, and learn some tips to help you

save money and Mother Earth! Win a great door prize as

well! Saturday, April 28, Lewis Morris County Park,

Morris Township.

Haven’t canoed since summer camp in

the 1980s? Take your family to learn the

basic skills of canoeing and have a blast!

Sensational views, lots of great fun,

and safety skills included. Thursday,

May 10, Silas Condict County Park,

Kinnelon. Then, sign up for an evening Canoe Paddle

Program and practice your new skills with certied

instructors while leisurely canoeing just before sunset

along the Rockaway River. AHH ! All equipment is

included. Thursday, June 14. Tourne County Park,

Denville. Call 973-334-3130.

Spring into action!

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So Perect,

So Convenient

For those looking for both convenience and/

or a perfect gift for the golfers and skaters

in their life, the Morris County Park Com-

mission is introducing Gift Cards. These unique

gift cards can be conveniently used year-round

at either Mennen Sports Arena or any of the Park

Commission’s four golf courses, including Berk-

shire Valley, Pinch Brook, Flanders Valley, and

Sunset Valley.According to Dave Helmer, Executive Direc-

tor of the Morris County Park Commission, “We

are responding to the many requests from skaters

and golfers alike, as well as their family and

friends, who want the convenience of a gift card.

Now, grandparents can give the gift of skate les-

sons, or a friend or colleague can give a round of

golf or a gift from the Pro Shop. This makes gift

giving easy.” These gift cards can also be pur -

chased online at www.morrisparks.net, at Mennen

Sports Arena in Morris Township, and the golf

shops during the season.

Each gift card is designed for either Men-

nen Sports Arena or the golf courses. With just a

swipe, users can purchase food at the snack bar

at Mennen, sign up for lessons, or rent a pair of

skates, and enjoy a public skate session. At the

golf courses, golfers can play a round of golf,

enjoy the driving range at Berkshire Valley, take

a private lesson, and make a purchase at the

golf shop. “It’s all about convenience from the purchasing of the card to the use of the gift card,”

adds Helmer.

For more information, visit www.morrisparks.net

It’s B A C K!!! The shop till you drop at the All-CountyGarage Sale. This long anticipated and huge sale has

resurrected itself after 5 years. Find your

perfect treasure, great bargains, and

just plain curious stuff. So much fun!

Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 at

Mennen Sports Arena, Morris Township.

Begin the day by getting Mom out of the

routine of the gym and take her for a hike

outdoors on Mother’s Day at the Great Swamp

OEC., Chatham Township. Guaranteed, she’ll

love it. If that is not her pleasure, then take her

to Mother’s Day at Willowwood Arboretum.

Lilacs are fragrant and picturesque offering a splendid

backdrop for a special family photograph. Tour through

the magnicent lilac collection and enjoy complimentary

refreshments. You can even buy her lilacs! Willowwood

Arboretum, Chester Township. Both events are held, of

course, on Sunday, May 13.

When is the last time you saw sheep being

sheared by hand, the old-fashioned way? Take

the kids to watch up close and personal. They

will have an entirely new appreciation and respect for

their clothing. Be prepared for family fun and memories

in the making at Born to Be Shorn. An awesome and

truly unique experience. Saturday, May 19 at Cooper

Gristmill, Chester Township.

Conquer the Father’s Day Gift Giving

Challenge by surprising him with a Park Commission Golf Gift Card, and take

him to play at his favorite Morris County

golf course. Whatever his pleasure, he

can use it at Berkshire Valley, Flanders

Valley, Sunset Valley, and Pinch Brook Golf Courses for

his memorable round of golf, and even to buy something

fun at the Golf Shop! The card can be easily purchased at

www.morrisparks.net. So easy, and it’s guaranteed to t.

Calling all families…time to have a

large reunion and get caught up on fam-

ily news at any reservable picnic shelter,

or The Lodge at Schooley’s MountainCounty Park in Washington Township,

or the Casino at Silas Condict County

Park in Kinnelon Borough. You can plan a festive feast and cook

on outdoor grills and work off all the calories playing softball,

hiking the trails, and much more. Remember to take the camera!

For reservations, call 973-326-7631.

If your yard needs some TLC, then this is the place

and event that can’t be missed, The 17th Annual

Plant Sale. A huge plant sale, including shrubs, trees, perennials,

and annuals. It appeals to those who know nothing about plants

and are tired of buying the wrong ones. Knowledgeable Plant

Advisors are ready to help answer questions. Bring photos of your planting area, too. For those of you who are more ‘horticul -

turally aware,’ you will surely notice the true quality and value

of these wonderful selections. A great event for urban gardeners,

whose plants have their own specic needs. Saturday, May 5

and Sunday, May 6, The Frelinghuysen Arboretum,

Morris Township.

Travel back in time to the Civil War and hear the

loud roar of the massive cannon rings. Cover

your ears because the 2nd NJ Brigade is ready

to do battle. Watch out for the bayonet drills

and skirmishes! Visit the sick and injured at the

medical tent. Saturday, June 23 and Sunday,

June 24 at Historic Speedwell, Morristown.

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Sunday, April 1 throughFriday, April 27

Exhibit of Asian BrushPaintings by Joan Lok Internationally known artist Joan

Lok is highlighted in April withher show of owers, birds, andnature using watercolor and ink on rice paper.Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Sunday, April 1

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stopby the Haggerty Education Cen-ter for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item on the list to receive aprize. Themes and prizes changemonthly, and the theme for Aprilis “That Plant is Called What?”Time: Any time between9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

African Violet Club of Morris County 16th Annual African Violet ShowAfrican Violets are on display inall their glory. The show is alsoheld on Saturday, March 31.Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

April Frogs Day Walk: EasyAges 5 & Up.It’s a bird, it’s a plane - don’t befooled… it’s a frog! Learn to iden-tify Morris County’s amphibiousfriends by their lovelorn calls.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $3.*

Planting a Pollinator Friendly GardenJoin us for some seed-starting,and go home with a at lled withsoon-to-be pollinator friendlyplants. Come learn with Instruc-tor Kathy Salisbury, horticulturist,native plant expert, and graduateof UDel’s Ornamental Horticultureprogram. Kathy covers seed condi-tioning and starting, seedling care,hardening off, planting and care inthe garden, and winter protectionof rst year plants.Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25* (includes all materials).

Tuesday, April 3

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

adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Dismal Harmony,Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Pre-School Walk: Batty BatsAges 4 & 5 with an adult.The bats are waking up from their winter sleep! Join this walk tolearn about these nocturnal,ying mammals followed by acool, bat-themed craft.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.

Cost: $5.* Nature’s Classroom HabitatsAges 6 - 8.Learn about habitats, animalhomes, black bears, and beaversthrough 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 the series.*Wednesday, April 4

Wonders of WetlandsWorkshop for EducatorsEducators: Grades K - 12.The WOW workshop provides aresourceful and creative collectionof wetland activities, informa-tion, and ideas. Receive over 50hands-on, multidisciplinary activi-ties, background information onwetlands, ideas for student action

plans, and a wetlands resource

guide. Six Professional Develop-ment Credits included. Bring a baglunch and dress for the weather.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $20.*

Thursday, April 5

Growing Up Wild/PLT EarlyChildhood Workshop

for EducatorsEducators: Grades Pre-K - 2.This early education program

builds on a child’s sense of

wonder about nature and invitesthem to explore wildlife and theworld around them. Curriculumguides and six hours ProfessionalDevelopment Credit included.Bring a bag lunch, and dress for the weather.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $20.*

Saturday, April 7

Opening Day at Fosterelds FarmExperience farm and domesticlife during the early 20th century,

and help with various chores.During the afternoon, reserve atour of The Willows, the home of the Foster family.Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed Sat., April 28.Open Sun, April 29& Sun., May 20.

Please call 973-326-7645 for ad-ditional 2012 hours of operation.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

“Explore the Farm”

Horse-Drawn Wagon RideWith an emphasis on sustainabil-ity, this horse-drawn interpretivewagon ride explores the methods,equipment, crops, and enterprisesof Fosterelds in the early 1900s.Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.*

Opening Day at Cooper Gristmill Join in celebrating the 34th seasonat Cooper Gristmill. Learn theGristmill’s history and how muchour it can produce in a day.Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.The last tour of the Gristmill be-gins at 3:30 p.m. Operation of theGristmill begins on Sat., April 14.This spring, the Gristmill is openfor tours from April throughJune on Sat., only. Closed Sat.,April 28 and Sun., April 29.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Suggested donation to tour the Gristmill.

Opening Day at Historic Speedwell Visit Historic Speedwell as it cel-ebrates the start of its 10th season!Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Oreland – Explore MorrisCounty’s Only Ghost TownLed by Joe Macasek and BierceRiley. This hike explores theextensive remains of Oreland.Lots of walking and some cross-country exploration over unevenground. Please wear sturdy shoes.Time: 10 a.m.Location: WhartonCost: $5.* Call 973-285-6538.

Valhalla Falls Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Enjoy a hike out to the ValhallaBrook Falls to see the roaring re-sults of the stormy spring season.Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Happy Birthday, Cara!Born April 6, 1877, Caroline(Cara) Foster lived most of her 102 years at Fosterelds. Today,help celebrate her 135th birthday,

by enjoying a slice of cake in theFarmhouse!Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

“Off to War” Exhibit View Fosterelds’ new exhibitthat describes Charles Foster’sexperiences in the Union Armyduring the American Civil War.Fosterelds’ Civil War artifactscollection is featured. The exhibitis available from Saturday, April7 through Sunday, October 28,2012.Time: Please call 973-326-7645for specic viewing times.Location: Visitors Center.Cost: Admission.

SEE PAGE 8

“Preserving Our Heritage” Exhibit Learn about the current restora-tion of the Fosterelds BarnyardComplex, and how it relates to thedevelopment of historic preserva-tion in America. The exhibit isavailable from Saturday, April 7through Sunday, October 28, 2012.Time: Please call 973-326-7645for specic viewing times.Location: Visitors Center.Cost: Admission.

SEE PAGE 8

Saturday, April 7

& Sunday, April 8

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop

by the Haggerty Education Cen-ter for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item on the list to receive a

prize. Themes and prizes change

monthly, and the theme for Aprilis “That Plant is Called What?”Time: Any time between9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Tuesday, April 10

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

adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Schiff Nature Pre-serve, Mendham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Nature’s Classroom Animal HomesAges 6 - 8.Learn about habitats, animalhomes, black bears, and beaversthrough 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 the series.*

Wednesday, April 11

Home-School Walk: Deer Me!All ages with an adult.Have fun learning about deer with the naturalists at the GreatSwamp! Learn about these white-tailed mammals with activitiesand games that focus on their

life cycles and adaptations. Thensearch the trails for signs thatdeer have left behind.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child age 3 & up.*

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

program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome to

stay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Thursday, April 12

Nature’s ClassroomWatershedsAges 9 - 12. Learn about wa-tersheds, aquatic macroinverte-

brates, and bird behavior throughindoor and outdoor activities, in-cluding a hike, during this three-week series of science educationclasses for home-schoolers.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class


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Thursday, April 12

Eco-Friendly Lawn Carefor HomeownersFind out the answers to all your lawncare questions with Marc Zukovich,

President of Sterling HorticulturalServices. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or have a landscaper that does it for you, this lecture isessential to proper and conscientiouslawn care and maintenance.Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $20.*

Friday, April 13

Friday Afternoon Wiggle TimeAges 3 – 6 with an adult.

“Get the wiggles out” in this pro-gram that incorporates creativemovement, crafts, and historyimmersion experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Night Hike AdventureAges 5 & Up.Bring a ashlight along for aguided nighttime adventure in theGreat Swamp! Groups head outevery 15 minutes to learn about

and listen for nocturnal wildlife,participate in fun educationalactivities, and hike along thetrails in the darkness. Each walk is about 1 hour long. Sign up for a time slot today!Time: Time slots from 7 p.m. -8:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

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Saturday, April 14

Brownie Scout Day:“Growing Up with Cara” By reservation, only. Try variousfarm chores, and play games thata young Caroline Foster wouldhave enjoyed.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon &

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: For fee information, and topreregister go to www.gsnnj.org.

Factory Exhibit Opening The Factory Exhibit is complete!Tour this brand-new, hands-on,state-of-the-art exhibit that con-tinues the story of the electromag-netic telegraph from 1838 to the

present. Visit the lower oor of theFactory to learn about the build-ing’s industrial past. As a taste of things to come, take a “Behind theScenes” tour of the Historic VailHouse, which will be restored andreinterpreted in the future.Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Must Have Plants for Every GardenWhat’s new and exciting at this

year’s Plant Sale? Plant SaleChair, Sue Acheson, presentsa program highlighting a longlist of great plant picks for gardens large and small, focus-ing on plants with fragrance andtexture. Attendees are able to

pre-purchase from the list of “10Featured Plants.”Time: 10 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.*

Tyke HikeAges 2 - 6 with an adult.Take to the trails to discover theunique animals and plants foundat the Great Swamp. Everyone’ssure to learn some amazing newnature facts!Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person.*

Weekend Family Walk: EasyAll Ages!Stroll on the wooded trails andlearn about the animals wakingup in the spring.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person, ages 3and older.*

Saturday, April 14& Sunday, April 15



prize. Themes and prizes changemonthly, and the theme for Aprilis “That Plant is Called What?”Time: Any time between 9 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Tackle the Trail 5K A 5K race and 1-Mile Fitness/Dog Walk. The 5K race coursefeatures rolling hills over grass,gravel, and natural trail surfaces.Tackle the Trail offers custom

t-shirts, awards, rafe prizes, mu-sic, refreshments, and more! For information, 973-326-7616.Time: Reg. 7 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.1-Mile Walk: 9 a.m., 5K 9:15 a.m.Location: Central Park of MorrisCounty, Parsippany.Cost: Preregister $20 up to 4/10,day of race registration $25.

Sunday, April 15

Tax Relief Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.

With an extra day before taxes aredue, take a break from the paper-work with a stress-relieving hike.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Cooking with Teens: Pizza PartyEveryone loves pizza. We’llmake the dough and the toppings,and put it all together so you canthrow your own pizza party andimpress your friends and family!Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $35.*

Backyard Habitat for Birds(& Butteries & Dragoniesand More!)Backyards are critical wildlifehabitat for nesting, migratory, andwintering birds, as well as frogs,toads, butteries, dragonies, andother benecial insects. Learn thesteps you can take to turn your own backyard into a wildlife

habitat. Author Pat Sutton, CapeMay Audubon staffer and lifelongnaturalist, shares countless com-mon sense garden maintenancetechniques that help propertyowners avoid practices that canactually harm wildlife by focus-ing on native trees, shrubs, vines,wildowers and even weeds thatare most benecial to birds andother wildlife. A book signingfollows the lecture.Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $20.*

Monday, April 16

Toddler Trek: Turtle TimeAges 2 & 3 with an adult.

Learn about the terric turtles liv-ing in the park that are warmingup as the weather changes. Listento a story and then walk out to the

pond’s viewing deck to search for these reptiles.Time: 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Garden Sprouts: Bursting BudsAges 3 to 5 with an adult.Buds are ready to pop wide open.Search for leaf and ower buds,

and learn to force them to bloomat home.Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.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 to

stay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Tuesday, April 17

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Buttermilk Falls,Mendham Twp.

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

Wednesday, April 18

Family Walk: Spring is in the Air!All Ages!Walk the trails of Turkey Moun-

tain while investigating thechanges happening in the woods.Fun games on the trail awakenyour senses. Perfect for home-school families!Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person, age 3and older.*

Thursday, April 19

Home-School Days: Spring Planting with the Farmers.Help the farmers get the soil

ready, and plant potatoes.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: $6 per student.*Call 973-631-5343.

Adopt-A-Trail OrientationLearn the basics of trailmaintenance and safetyfor New volunteers.Time: 7 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum, Haggerty EducationBuilding, Classroom A

Cost: FREE.* Call 973-326-7604,or email

[email protected].

Friday, April 20

Friday Afternoon Wiggle TimeAges 3 - 6 with an adult.“Get the wiggles out” in this pro-gram that incorporates creativemovement, crafts, and historyimmersion experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Saturday, April 21

Beginner Blacksmithing ClassAges 13 & Up.Students begin with a discus-sion of ironworking’s overallhistorical impact and then learnthe basics of blacksmithingusing authentic equipment andtechniques. Create a project totake home.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.

Cost: $15.*


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Saturday, April 21

Spring Ephemerals Hike:ModerateAges 12 & Up.Hike to view the lovely, short-lived, early spring wildowers.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Children’s Garden Program:Plant Potatoes and TomatoesAges 5 - 8 with an adult.Plant a few potatoes and a to-mato plant, in your own specialplot. Farmers provide tools andinstruction.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Willowwood’s MagnoliasMagnolias are an integral part of Willowwood Arboretum’s livingplant collections. There are speci-men trees, naturalistic groupingsand self-sown seedlings. Horti-culturalist John Beirne has workedsince 2008 to identify and interpretWillowwood’s Magnolias. Histalk details his work and highlightssome of the newest and most excit-ing additions to the collection. Johnleads a tour of some of Willow-wood’s most beautiful, rare, andnotable Magnolias.Time: 11 a.m.Location: WillowwoodArboretum.Cost: $15.* (To register, please call973-326-7600).

Horizons in Watercolors– Painting Workshop with Joan Lok Joan shares her new discover-ies in integrating Eastern brushpainting and Western watercolorsto create exquisite artwork with

vibrant color and texture. Learnthe techniques of adding textureby crinkling paper, pouring,blowing, and layering color, aswell as using ngers, straws,spray bottles and, of course,brushes to create your very ownmasterpiece. Joan is the NationalPresident of the Sumi-e Societyof America and has won numer -ous awards for her work. Thisworkshop is suitable for bothbeginners and advanced artists.Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $85.*

Family Activity Center Families can make a sheep toy,and play games that were popular long ago. Children must be super-vised by an adult.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.




prize. Themes and prizes changemonthly, and the theme for April

is “That Plant is Called What?”Time: Any time between 9 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, April 22

Take Out the TrashAges 7 - 11.Learn about the 3 Rs (Reduce,Reuse, and Recycle) and how youcan turn trash into treasures!Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per person.*

Monday, April 23

Garden Sprouts:Teeny Tiny World Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Look for the small things. Search for tiny plants, tiny bugs, and tiny ow-ers to learn why they are so small.Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.

Cost: $7.*

Pruning WorkshopJoin Morris County Park Com-mission Gardener Scott Scaraleto see close-up how to prune vari-ous trees and shrubs. Learn whento prune and why, the proper tools to use, and how to make thecorrect cuts to get the most out of your plants.Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.

Cost: $15.*

Tuesday, April 24

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails!All adults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Tourne Park,Boonton Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Toddler Trek:Wild About FlowersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Walk on the trails to enjoy thewildowers that are popping upthis time of year. Along the way,listen to a story about thecolorful blooms.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Pre-School Walk: Batty BatsAges 4 & 5 with an adult.The bats are waking from their winter’s sleep. Join us for a walk to learn about these nocturnal,ying mammals followed by acool, bat-themed craft.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Nature’s Classroom Black BearsAges 6 - 8.Learn about habitats, animalhomes, black bears, and beaversthrough 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


Wednesday, April 25through Wednesday, May 30

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 starts onWednesday, April 4 at 8 a.m.

Thursdays, April 26through May 31

Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Toddlers enjoy discovering the

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 starts onThursday April 5th at 8 a.m.

Thursday, April 26

Woodland Adventures: Mushy Mud!Ages 4 - 7 with an adult.Did you know mud is a great

building material? Or that it can be used to take a bath or is hometo many animals? Come andexplore the wonderful world of mud with us.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Friday, April 27

Friday Afternoon Wiggle TimeAges 3 - 6 with an adult.“Get the wiggles out” in this pro-

gram that incorporates creativemovement, crafts, and historyimmersion experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Friday, April 27& Saturday, April 28

New Jersey Daffodil Society Daffodil ShowSee a room full of ribbon-win-ning daffodils. Enjoy familiar

trumpet daffodils, fragrant jon-quillas, lush double daffodils, andmore, and discover the intriguingdiversity among the miniatureand historic selections. The showalso includes classes for cut and

potted specimens of trees, shrubs,and other plants that bloom alongwith daffodils.Time: Friday: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Saturday, April 28

NEW!! Powerville Walk Led by Joe Macasek and BierceRiley. This riverside industrialvillage was the home of the IronMaster William Scott. With thehelp of new information fromlocal historian Richard Nick, thisis an expanded version of thiswalk with new things to see andtalk about. The walk is an easyone, through park land and along

paved roadways.Time: 10 a.m.Cost: $5.* 973-285-6538.

“Our Green World”Earth Day Celebration

Indulge in a day of live animalshows, great food, lively mu-sic, games and crafts, and funfor the entire family! Featuringnearly 100 booths providinginteractive hands-on activities,guided nature walks, and dem-onstrations on everything fromsolar power, to electric cars, touseful recycled products. Win afabulous door prize!Date: Saturday, April 28Location: Lewis MorrisCounty Park

Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Cost: $3 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under,children under 2 FREE.

Sustainable Life on the FarmDiscover how farmers in theearly 20th century used sustain-able farming methods. Enjoy ahorse-drawn wagon ride aroundthe farm and learn how gardenvegetables, crops, and livestock were raised a century ago. Getdown and dirty, and help plant

varieties of heirloom potatoesgrown by the Fosters and their farmers in the 1920s. Becomeacquainted with Fosterelds’welcome guests – the bluebirdsand barn swallows.Date: Sunday, April 29Location: Fosterelds LivingHistorical FarmTime: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.Cost: Regular farm admission




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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stopby the Haggerty Education Cen-

ter for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item on the list to receive aprize. Themes and prizes changemonthly, and the theme for Aprilis “That Plant is Called What?”Time: Any time between 9 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, April 29

Pizza and Focaccia Cooking DemonstrationSimilar but different, pizza andfoccacia have a long and storiedhistory in Italian cuisine. Learn tomake a Roman Potato Focaccia,a Rosemary Focaccia, a SicilianTartufato Pizza and Pizza Biancawith Arugula. Sample the recipesafter the demonstration andbecome a convert to homemaderather than store-bought pizza.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25.*

Monday, April 30

Toddler Trek:Wild About FlowersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Walk the trails to enjoy thewildowers that are popping upthis time of year. Along the way,listen to a story about thecolorful blooms.Time: 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.

Cost: $5.*Garden Sprouts:Daffy Down DillyAges 3 - 5 with an adult.Discover just how many differentvarieties there are and just howeasy they are to grow.Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

Tuesday, May 1

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mountain. Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Pre-School Walk:Terric TurtlesAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Learn all about turtles followed

by a turtle-themed craft.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Nature’s Classroom: BeaversAges 6 - 8.Learn about habitats, animalhomes, black bears, and beaversthrough indoor and outdoor ac-tivities, including a hike,during this four-week series of science education classes for home-schoolers.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class


Wednesday, May 2

Building a Better BarnWalking Tour Weather permitting, take a guidedwalking tour to learn about theongoing restoration of the MainBarn and Ensilage Pits- thecenterpieces of the FostereldsBarnyard Complex. Meet at theVisitors Center.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Thursday, May 3

Home-School Days: The Many Marvels of Simple MachinesPre-School & older students.Tour the Gristmill and learn howsix simple machines operate themill, equipment, and make work easier. Children must be accom-

panied by an adult.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $6 per student.*

Call 973-631-5343.

Nature’s Classroom Aquatic Macro-invertebratesAges 9 - 12.Learn about watersheds, aquaticmacroinvertebrates, and bird

behavior through indoor and out-

door activities, including a hike,during this three-week seriesof science education classes for home-schoolers.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class


Full Moon Hike: ModerateAges 18 & Up.Enjoy the full “ower” moon onthis adults only hike. Flashlightsare welcome.

Time: 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Friday, May 4


Saturday, May 5 throughFriday, June 1

Photography by HUB Camera ClubThe HUB Camera Club returnswith its popular photographyshow of owers and nature.Dedicated to the education of itsmembers, the club of amateur

photographers strives to teachnew artistic techniques, and spon-sors competitions, demonstra-tions, and shows.Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Saturday, May 5

Project Learning Tree Workshop for EducatorsEducators: Grades Pre-K - 8.This award-winning environmentaleducation program includes 96interdisciplinary lessons on a widerange of topics including, energyand resources, animals and plants,water, soil, native cultures, popula-tion, pollution, transportation,recycling, land use, composting,and much more! Six ProfessionalDevelopment Credits included.Dress for the outdoors, and bring a

bag lunch.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $20.*



prize. Themes and prizes changemonthly, and the theme for Mayis “All About Mom.”Time: Any time between 9 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Black River Industryand Nature Walk Discover the early industries alongthe Black River with Joe Macasek,an industrial archeologist. Explorethe ora, fauna, and the ecosystemwith naturalist Janis Slutsky. Thisis a 3.5-mile moderate walk alongthe Hacklebarney branch of therailroad, lower millpond, a 1930shydro-electric plant, power house,and newly restored Kays PondDam. The hike meets in the Cooper Gristmill parking lot.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon.Mill opens after the walk.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $5 per family.

Tyke Hike: EasyAges 2 - 6 with an adult.Discover the animals and plantsfound on Pyramid Mountain.Everyone is sure to learn someamazing new nature facts.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person.*

“PartnersWith Plants”

Seeds to Sow and GrowHelp the farmers plant heirloomvarieties of beans and marigolds

once grown at Fosterelds. Dis-cover the diversity of beans andwhy marigolds are important toa healthy garden. While on thefarm, enjoy the farm animalsand learn about horse-drawnfarming techniques common inthe early 1920s.Date: Saturday, May 5Location: Fosterelds LivingHistorical FarmTime: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.Cost: Regular farm admission

The Friends of theFrelinghuysen Arboretum’s17th Annual Plant SaleThis is the largest plant sale inthe area, featuring a wide selec-tion of trees, shrubs, perennials,and annuals. This year’s focusis on plants with fragrance andtexture. Knowledgeable PlantAdvisors are ready to answer your questions and provide valu-able information about the plantsoffered. A great event for urbangardeners, as well whose plants

have their own specic needs.Credit cards are accepted.Date: Saturday, May 5 &Sunday, May 6Location: The FrelinghuysenArboretumTime: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Cost: FREE Go WILD for Nature!Explore the natural wondersof the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center with a trainednaturalist and see rsthand how

the plant and animals worldscooperate to survive. These easy,hour-long walks are designed toentertain and educate participantsof all ages. Afterwards, enjoy theinteractive displays in the Visi-tors Center and learn how native

plants can help bring watchablewildlife to your home.Date: Sunday, May 6 Location: The Great SwampOutdoor Education Center Time: 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m, and2:30 p.m.

Cost: $2 per person




Saturday, May 5

“Explore the Farm” Horse-Drawn Wagon RideWith an emphasis on sustainabil-ity, this horse-drawn interpretivewagon ride explores the methods,equipment, crops, and enterprisesof Fosterelds in the early 1900s.Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.*

Children’s Garden Program:Plant Beans and MarigoldsAges 5 - 8 with an adult.Plant bean seeds and a marigoldplant, in your own special plot.Discover the diversity of beans,and why marigolds are importantto the garden.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Saturday, May 5& Sunday, May 6

All-County Garage SaleFor the rst time in over 5 years,the All-County Garage Sale isback. Known as a place to ndtreasures and great bargains onsome of the best antiques andcollectibles around. Don’t missyour opportunity to uncover something unique!Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Mennen Sports Arena.Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for seniorsand students. Children 12 andunder FREE!

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Family Scavenger Hunt Ages 16 & up.Grab a camera or phone and stopby the Haggerty Education Cen-ter for this month’s nature photo

of every item on the list to re-ceive a prize. Themes and prizeschange monthly, and the themefor May is “All About Mom.”Time: Any time between 9 a.m. -4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, May 6

Butler Reservoir HikeAges 16 & up.

This 10-mile trek is for experi-enced hikers. Enjoy spectacular views. Bring a bag lunch.Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Cooking with Teens: Mother’s Day BrunchLearn some basic brunch recipesto show Mom just how much sheis appreciated. We’ll make anasparagus quiche, a mixed green

salad, mufns, chocolate dippedstrawberries, and fruit smoothies.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $35.*

Monday, May 7

Garden Sprouts: Dandy LionAges 3 - 5 with an adult.Yellow spots are popping up allover the lawn, everyone’s favor-ite weed! What are they, wheredo they come from, and how didthey get here?Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.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, May 8

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Kay Center,Chester Twp.

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

Thursday, May 10

Nature’s Classroom Bird Behavior Ages 9 - 12.Learn about watersheds, aquaticmacroinvertebrates, and bird

behavior through indoor and out-door activities, including a hike,during this three-week seriesof science education classes for home-schoolers.

Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12 per class


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

be accompanied by an adult. This

is a pre-requisite for other MCPCcanoe programs.Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: Silas Condict Park,Kinnelon.Cost: $15.*Call 973-334-3130.

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Friday, May 11

Birds of Bamboo Brook Tour Join Lisa MacCollum, fromthe New Jersey Conservation

Foundation, for a walking tour focusing on the various speciesof birds that call this beautiful

property home. Families arewelcome. Appropriate footwear is a must.Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.Location: Bamboo Brook Out-door Education Center.Cost: FREE. Call 908-234-1225for further information.

Friday Afternoon Wiggle TimeAges 3 – 6 with an adult.

“Get the wiggles out” in this pro-gram that incorporates creativemovement, crafts, and historyimmersion experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Saturday, May 12

Artisan’s Fair Crafts of all kinds are celebratedduring this event including ahistoric fabrics presentation, spe-

cialized tours of the Vail House,craft demonstrations, displays,activities, presentations, hands-onactivities, and more!Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

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Brownie Scout Day:“Growing Up with Cara” By reservation, only. Try variousfarm chores, and play games thata young Caroline Foster wouldhave enjoyed.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 Noon &1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: For fee information, and to

preregister go to www.gsnnj.org.

NEW!! Fort Wadsworth & The Proprietary House Walk Led by Joe Macasek and BierceRiley. Ft. Wadsworth was built inthe mid-19th century as part of the system of fortications that

protected the New York Harbor.Today the massive stone fortsare part of Gateway NationalRecreation Area Park. Begin withan overview of historic harbor defenses and then tour Ft. Tomp-kins and Battery Weed. Then tour Perth Amboy, the ProprietaryHouse, the home of the RoyalGovernor, and the Proprietor’sSurvey Ofce. Driving direc-tions are provided. The walkingis easy, please wear sturdy shoes,and bring something to eat.

Time: 10 a.m.Cost: $5.* 973-285-6538.

Spring Singles Hike: ModerateAges 18 & Up.Find a hiking partner or a newfriend on this adult only hike.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Tyke HikeAges 2 - 6 with an adult.Take to the trails to discover the

unique animals and plants foundat the Great Swamp. Everyone’ssure to learn some amazing newnature facts!Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person.*

1880s Mother’s Day at MilltownHelp with domestic chores, suchas washing clothes, ironing, rug

beating, sewing, and mending.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.

Cost: Suggested donations. Planting a Strawberry Jar with HerbsPlant correctly and you are reward-ed with lots of fresh, fragrant, anddelicious herbs for your kitchen. Aterra cotta strawberry jar, a selec-tion of gourmet culinary herbs,and the special drainage tube thatmakes this all work are included inthe cost of the class. Bring gardengloves and be prepared to load the

planted pot into a spot in your car

where it will not spill in transit.Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $55.*



by the Haggerty Education Cen-

ter for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item on the list to receive a

prize. Themes and prizes changemonthly, and the theme for Mayis “All About Mom.”Time: Any time between 9 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, May 13

Mother’s Day

at Willowwood ArboretumThe lilacs are in bloom and make asplendid backdrop for that specialfamily photograph. Enjoy staff-ledtours of the lilac collection andWillowwood’s grounds. Compli-mentary refreshments are providedand a limited number of unusuallilacs are available for purchase.Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.Location: WillowwoodArboretum.Cost: FREE. Call 908-234-1815for further information.

Mom’s Day Out All Ages!Celebrate with mom on a guidednature walk! Enjoy an afternoonoutside while learning some factsabout Mother Nature.Time: 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: FREE.*

Monday, May 14

Garden Sprouts: Ready, Set, GrowAges 3 - 5 with an adult.Time to plant seeds! Young garden-ers plant a variety of seeds, bothower, and vegetable to take homeand try in their own gardens.Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

Tuesday, May 15

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack and

explore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Jockey Hollow,Harding Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.




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Wednesday, May 16

Proyecto? WILDWorkshop for EducatorsEducators: Grades K - 12.Designed for bilingual, ESL,and Spanish language teachers.Combining activities from the re-nowned Project WILD and Proj-ect WILD Aquatic curriculums,teachers learn how to introducetheir classes to environmentalissues. This workshop is taughtin both English and Spanish, andparticipants are able to choosethe language of their curriculumguide book. Six ProfessionalDevelopment Credits included.Bring a bag lunch, and dress for the weather.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $20.*

Family Walk: Flower Power!All Ages!Take a trip on the white trail to ndthe early owers of spring. Learnthe techniques of ower identica-tion and the use of eld guides.Perfect for home-school families!Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person, age 3and up.*

Home-School Walk:Bring On the Bugs!All ages with an adult.Learn about bugs and other crawling creatures with explora-tion activities and a search for bugs along the trails.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child, age 3 & up.*

Planting a Strawberry Jar with Herbs

Plant correctly and you arerewarded with lots of fresh,fragrant, and delicious herbs for your kitchen. A terra cotta straw-berry jar, a selection of gourmetculinary herbs, and the specialdrainage tube that makes this allwork are included in the cost of the class. Bring garden glovesand be prepared to load theplanted pot into a spot in your car where it will not spill in transit.Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen

Arboretum.Cost: $55.*

Thursday, May 17

Home-School Days: Spring Planting with the FarmersThis program is designed for home-schooled children and their

parents. Help the farmers plantsquash and beans.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: $6 per student.*Call 973-631-5343.

Friday, May 18

Friday Afternoon Wiggle TimeAges 3 - 6 with an adult.“Get the wiggles out” in this pro-gram that incorporates creativemovement, crafts, and history

immersion experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Saturday, May 19

Children’s Garden Program:Weeding and Watering Ages 5 - 8 with an adult.See what is growing in your plot!Help water and weed to keep thegarden tidy.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Born to Be ShornMeet the lambs and watch hand-shearing of the sheep. See howeece is processed and made intogarments. Hands-on activitiesinclude weaving and spinning.Make crafts to take home.Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Suggested donation is $3for adults, $2 for seniors (age 65

and over), and $1 for children(ages 4 – 16). Children under age4 are admitted FREE.

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Getting Started in the VegetableGarden-Summer: Rotating Take out the cool weather plantsand put in the summer warmweather plants – tomatoes and

peppers are perfect beginning plants. Learn which plants growwell together, how and when towater, pest control, and enjoying

the fruits of your labor.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $15.*



by the Haggerty Education Cen-

ter for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item on the list to receive a

prize. Themes and prizes changemonthly, and the theme for Mayis “All About Mom.” This is agreat way to get the family out-doors all year round.Time: Any time between9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, May 20 Be Our Guest!Explore Fosterelds alongwith several other local attrac-tions, and enjoy your afternoonvisit. Call 973-631-5151 for info.Time: 12 Noon - 5 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: A $5 suggested donationfor all ages 12 & up.

Historic Recycling: A Way of LifeAt the Farmhouse, explore

recycled products designed fromeveryday items. Learn how theFosters reused objects, and playgames made from recyclables.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Family Activity Center Stop by the Visitors Center tomake clothespin dolls. Parentalsupervision required.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.

Cost: Admission.

Project WET Update:Workshop for EducatorsEducators: Grades Pre-K - 12.

New and Improved! Project WEThas undergone the rst compre-hensive rewrite since it was rstreleased. If you have been previ-ously trained in Project WET,learn about the many signicantchanges and get the new cur-riculum guide in a special 3-hour workshop. Dress for the outdoors,

and bring a snack.Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $10.*

Lilac Party at Willowwood ArboretumEnjoy the intoxicating fragranceof lilacs in bloom. Annual fund-raiser includes a wine tastingfeaturing Artisan Spring Wines

specially chosen by Chris Cree,Master of Wine, 56 Degree Wine.Stroll through spring gardens andtaste tempting tidbits while listen-ing to a cappella music provided

by “The Ten”. Place your bids atthe garden-themed silent auctionfeaturing unusual plants. Pleasecall 908-234-1815, or [email protected] information.Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.Cost: $75.* (Please call

908-234-1815 for reservations.)

Monday, May 21

Toddler Trek: A Bird’s Nest Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Many of the resident birds are

busy preparing for the arrival of their new babies. Come wander the trails, listen to a story, andlook for birds, nests, and buildingmaterials birds might use.Time: 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Garden Sprouts: Shh!Flowers are working!Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Discover the real job of owersand how they do what they do.Learn who visits owers all year long and why they are just doingtheir jobs, too. For pre-schoolers3-5 years old accompanied byan adult.Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

Tuesday, May 22

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

Pre-School Walk:Terric TurtlesAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Join us for a walk to learn allabout the turtles that call NJhome. Enjoy an awesome, turtle-

themed craft and meet a real, live box turtle!Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Toddler Trek: A Bird’s Nest Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Many resident birds are busy

preparing for the arrival of their new babies. Come wander alongthe trails, listen to a story, andlook for birds, nests, and buildingmaterials birds might use.

Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, May 23


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.*

Thursday, May 24

Environmental Story TimeAll ages with an adult.Listen to tales of owers, sun-shine, and spring as you sit on thedeck of the Outdoor EducationCenter. Then join a naturalist for a walk with hands-on activities.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC

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Saturday, May 26 throughMonday, May 28

Opening Weekend for Sunrise Lake Beach ClubEnjoy the start of summer at the

beautiful Sunrise Lake BeachClub. Relax on the Beach, enjoya boat ride, or challenge your child to a race on the Wibit.There is something for everyone.Time: Beach opens at 11 a.m.Location: Lewis MorrisCounty Park.Cost: $5 Adult, $4 Child/Senior,4 and under FREE.

Saturday, May 26

Early Bird Hike: ModerateAges 12 & Up.Take a morning stroll to see whothe worms need to watch out for!New Jersey is world famous for its birds, so bring binoculars andeld guides or borrow ours.Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2.*

Bird Watching Walk Ages 8 & Up.Did you know that the GreatSwamp is famous for the color-ful migrating birds that stop here

each spring? Take a quiet strollon the Great Swamp trails to seewhich birds are out and about,and how to identify them. A greatbirding walk for beginners andseasoned birders alike! Bringbinoculars or borrow ours.Time: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Split Rock Iron Furnace Walk Led by Joe Macasek and BierceRiley. This walk is a rare oppor-

tunity to visit Morris County’sonly standing iron furnace and toexplore the village that supportedits operation.Wear sturdy shoes.Time: 10 a.m.Cost: $5.*973-285-6538.

Decoration Day Weekend: A Lassie’s Experiences“Over There” Meet a reenactor who portrays aWWI Salvation Army “Lassie.”Hear how these ladies helped

the cause by handing out donutsand coffee to U.S. servicemenstationed in France. Learn howwomen supported the war efforton the home front.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Cen-ter for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item on the list to receive a

prize. Themes and prizes changemonthly, and the theme for Mayis “All About Mom.”Time: Any time between9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, May 27Cooking Demonstration:Greens GaloreKale, collards, chard, and es-carole are not the most popular greens, but perhaps they should

be. So healthy and delicious theydeserve our attention, which theyget in this cooking demonstrationfeaturing these wonderful greens.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25.*

Tuesday, May 29

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Hacklebarney StatePark, Chester Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Friday, June 1

Arboretum Photographs” by Nelson Hancock Photographer and Cultural Anthro-

pologist Nelson Hancock’s photo-graphs dwell on the co-mingling of nature and culture at The Frelin-ghuysen Arboretum. Manicuredcreations, such as the Knot Gardenare brought together with wilder spaces in this series of large format

photographs. Traditional landscapeaesthetics are combined with por-traits of visitors in a varied seriesof photographs that explore thecontrol, preservation, and enjoy-ment of nature.Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.


Keys to TreesAges 18 & Up.Learn the details of tree identi-cation, including the leaves, buds,

branches, and bark of commonspecies. Take home your veryown “Keys to Trees” booklet.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

Saturday, June 2 throughSaturday, June 30

“I Can See it From Here: Rock Star Hike: Strenuous

Ages 16 & Up.On this 5-mile trek, meet three fa-mous rock stars: Tripod Rock, Bear Rock, and Whale Head Rock.Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Saturday, June 2 Intermediate Blacksmithing Ages 13 & Up.This workshop focuses on plan-ning and design, while incor-

porating some new techniquesstudents can use to turn their

plans into reality. Students useauthentic equipment workingover a portable coal forge.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $15.*

“Explore the Farm” Horse-Drawn Wagon RideWith an emphasis on sustainabil-ity, this horse-drawn interpretivewagon ride explores the methods,equipment, crops, and enterprises

of Fosterelds in the early 1900s.Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.*

Totally TomatoIf thinking about that perfect, red,

juicy, August tomato makes your mouth water, start planning early.Around Memorial Day is the idealtime to plant your own plant for that fresh picked, Jersey Fresh a-vor. Learn the difference betweendeterminate and indeterminate,

heirloom and hybrid, compact andvining, as well as tips on growing,caging, pruning, and planting insmaller containers. Take home atomato plant, too.Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $15.*

National Trails DayCelebrate National Trails Day bygetting out on the trails in MorrisCounty parks. Help maintain,

build, and blaze some portions of the park system’s 155+ miles of trails. We look forward to seeingyou out there. More details tofollow in May onwww.morrisparks.netTime: TBDLocation: TBDCost: FREE

Saturday, June 2

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prize. Themes and prizes changemonthly, and the theme for Juneis “June Bugs.”Time: Any time between9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, June 3

Hardy Laurel Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.When the mountain laurel is in

bloom, the forest looks like it’ssprinkled with snow. Join a hiketo see this natural wonder.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Great Swamp Bonsai SocietyOpen HouseAll ages!Bonsai trees are on display alongwith lectures, demonstrations,and bonsai supplies available for sale. Bring your trees for adviceor grooming.Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.

Water WorksAges 7 - 11.Learn about the water cyclethrough hands-on activities, walk on the trails to discover the worldof water in the park, and participatein the Water Olympic Games!Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5 per person.*

Monday, June 4

Toddler Trek: Dragony DiscoveriesAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Discover the dancing dragoniesand hear a story about these y-ing creatures.Time: 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Garden Sprouts:

Here Comes Summer Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Learn about easy and fun vegeta-

bles young gardeners can plant.Time: 11 a.m. - 12 Noon.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*

Tuesday, June 5

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Mount Hope,Rockaway Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.


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Tuesday, June 5

Pre-School Walk: Buggy BugsAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Join us for a walk in search of our creepy crawly friends followedby a fun, bug-themed craft.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, June 6through Friday, June 8

Mini Summer Camp:Woodsy WalkersAges 2 - 4 with an adult.Introduce your kids to the naturecamp experience. Little campersexplore the trails and a variety of natural history topics with stories,

games, walks, and activities!** The same camp is also offeredJune 27 - 29**Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $30.*

Wednesday, June 6

Home-School Walk: Amazing Artifacts of the Lenape!All ages with an adult.Lenape Indians relied on hand-made tools for their survival.

Learn the natural resources theyused, take a closer look at au-thentic artifacts as you attempt toidentify their uses, and explore amodel wigwam along the trail.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8 per child age 3 & up.*

Building a Better BarnWalking Tour Weather permitting, take a guidedwalking tour to learn about theongoing restoration of the Main

Barn and Ensilage Pits- thecenterpieces of the FostereldsBarnyard Complex. Meet at theVisitors Center.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Thursday, June 7

Pennsylvania Sampler Bus TripFrom the comfort of our luxury

passenger coach bus, you disem- bark to see an astonishing privategarden, a world-class nursery, anda public garden whose pedigreeis being the birthplace of one of America’s biggest seed merchants.The private garden houses anenormous collection of folk art, thenursery’s stock is set attractively ingarden rooms, and is offered to usat 15% off, and the public garden

provides a behind-the-scenes tour of Burpee, the famous plant breed-ers. Enjoy lunch, on your own, inhistoric Doylestown.For more information, pleasevisit www.arboretumfriends.orgTime: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Depart fromFrelinghuysen Arboretum.Cost: $65.*

Home-School Days:The Wonders of Wheat Grades K & Up.Tour the Gristmill and see howour was made from grain inthe 1880s.Then use the freshlyground our to make a pancake.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $6 per student.*Call 973-631-5343.

Friday, June 8


Saturday, June 9

Birds and Blooms Walk Adults and kids ages 8 & Up.Take a morning stroll to search for the birds and wildowers that color the swamp in the early summer.Time: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3.*

NEW!! Rockaway Walk Led by Joe Macasek and BierceRiley. Explore the ore docks of the Hibernia Mine Railroad. Aneasy walk over city streets withsome off trail exploration.Time: 10 a.m.Cost: $5.* 973-285-6538.

Dig It! Archaeology for KidsAges 7 - 11.Junior archaeologists have thechance to learn the basic skillsand unearth some treasures of their own!

Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

People-Power DayTour the Cooper Gristmill andwatch demonstrations of tools

powered by hands and feet.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: Suggested donations.

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Saturday, June 9

& Sunday, June 10Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone and stop


prize. Themes and prizes changemonthly, and the theme for Juneis “June Bugs.”Time: Any time between9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen

Arboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Sunday, June 10

Iron Mines of Kincaid Woods: Moderate HikeAges 7 & Up.Look for the remains of a once-thriving mining district, see mineshafts and adits, and learn howminers worked in this area.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

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Cooking with Teens:Take It OutsideThis is the season for picnics,

pool parties, and going ‘downthe shore’. Learn to make somefun and festive foods to take andeat outside. Fruit Kabobs, Buf -falo Chicken Wings, Awesome

Nachos, Pink Lemonade, and IceCream Sandwiches are on themenu for this hands-on cookingclass for teens.

Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $35.*

Tyke HikeAges 2 - 6 with an adult.Take to the trails to discover theunique animals and plants foundat the Great Swamp. Everyone’ssure to learn some amazing new

nature facts!Time: 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person.*

Monday, June 11


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, June 12

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Sherman Hoffman,Mendham Twp.

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

Pre-School Walk: Buggy BugsAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Join a walk in search of our creepy crawly friends followed

by a fun, bug-themed craft.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, June 13

Awesome Animal Artists

Ages 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.*

Thursday, June 14

Family Bug Walk All Ages with an adult.Walk the trails of the GreatSwamp Outdoor Education Cen-ter to look for and learn about our six-legged friends.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3 per person, age 3 and up.*

Evening Canoe PaddleAges 12 & Up.Enjoy a leisurely paddle alongthe Rockaway River, nishingup before sunset. Canoes, lifevests 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: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Tourne County Park.Cost: $20.* Call 973-334-3130.

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Friday, June 15

Friday Afternoon Wiggle TimeAges 3 - 6 with an adult.“Get the wiggles out” in this pro-

gram that incorporates creativemovement, crafts, and historyimmersion experiences.Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

Saturday, June 16

Weekend Family Walk: EasyAll Ages!Stroll on the wooded trails, anddiscover the animals and plantsfound on Pyramid Mountain inlate spring.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2 per person, age 3and older.*

Tyke HikeAges 2 - 6 with an adult.Take to the trails to discover theunique animals and plants foundat the Great Swamp. Everyone’ssure to learn some amazing newnature facts!Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2 per person.*

Children’s Garden Program:Watering and Composting Ages 5 - 8 with an adult.Mid-June is a good time to water the garden! Add compost to thetomato plants to keep theground moist.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.






Saturday, June 16

Rhubarb Mufn Baking:Children’s WorkshopTour the mill to see how our was made from grain in the1880s. At the Visitors Center, usethe our to make rhubarb muf -ns. Decorate cloth bags to takehome several mufns. Childrenmust be accompanied by an adult.Time: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Location: Cooper Gristmill.Cost: $10 fee per family; $5for Friends members’ families.*Pre-registration is requiredby June 2.

Kids’ Costume TeaAges 3 - 11.Put on some historic clothes to

travel back to another time for anafternoon of dress-up, treats, andhistory. Wear your own costumeor try-on one of ours.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.*

Saturday, June 16& Sunday, June 17


ter for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item on the list to receive aprize. Themes and prizes changemonthly, and the theme for Juneis “June Bugs.”Time: Families welcome to par -ticipate any time between 9 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

“Green onYour Plate”The Edible/Ornamental GardenAward-winning garden writer andlecturer Karen Bussolini presentsa talk designed to give you gar-dening condence and connecttwo distinct gardening paradigms:vegetables and ornamentals. This

presentation highlights ornamen-tal gardens that incorporate edible

plants as part of their design, aswell as edible gardens that are

beautifully ornamental. If youhave been puzzled as to how tocombine these two categories of

plants, Karen provides inspirationand valuable information.Date: Saturday, June 16Location: The FrelinghuysenArboretumTime: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.Cost: $30 per person, pre-regis-tration required at 973-326-7603

by June 10.

“Got Dairy?” Celebrate National Dairy Month bylearning to operate hand crankedcream separators. Churn cream into

butter by hand, and discover howcooks in the 1920s working over the heat of wood-burning stoves

made farm cheese and used but-termilk in their recipes. Finish theday by watching the farmers milk the Jersey cows by hand.Date: Saturday, June 16Location: Fosterelds LivingHistorical FarmTime: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Cost: Regular farm admission.

Sunday, June 17

Leaf it to Dad Hike: Moderate

Ages 7 & Up.Learn about leaf structure and howto identify trees by their leaves onthis Father’s Day outing.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1.*

Get Started Gardening with ChildrenFrom a balcony whisky barrel to a

brownstone backyard, we’ll helpyou nd a way to garden with your child this summer. Learn how toget started growing for healthyfood choices, artful ideas, andcrafty family projects. Using theChildren’s Branching Out! Gardenas a backdrop, you and your child

practice basic garden skills and plan your own family garden. Bythe time you leave, your thumbswill turn green!Date: Sunday, June 17Location: The FrelinghuysenArboretumTime: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Bring lunch to enjoy outside.Cost: $5 per person (includesmaterials) suitable for childrenages 6+.Registration: Please pre-register at 973-326-7601 by June 10.

Discover Common EdibleWild PlantsThere’s a wonderful world of wild foods out there! Join thisguided walk and presentationabout common edible wild plantsfound in our area. The programincludes food sampling andrecipes!Date: Sunday, June 17 Location: The Great SwampOutdoor Education Center Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.Cost: $5

Monday, June 18

Meadow Walk Through

Bamboo Brook Explore the natural history of Bamboo Brook with BlaineRothauser, nature photographer,

biologist, and educator as hetakes you on a walk through themeadow. Appropriate footwear is a must.Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.Location: Bamboo Brook O.E.C.Cost: FREE. Call 908-234-1225for further information.

Toddler Trek: Summer Scavenger Hunt Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Summer is almost here, and thereis so much to discover out onthe trails! Enjoy a book reading

about summer, and then explorethe outside world to nd nature’swarm-weather wonders.Time: 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5.*

Tuesday, June 19

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Patriots’ Path, Mend-ham Twp.Cost: $1.* Call 973-635-6629.

Toddler Trek: Summer Scavenger Hunt Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Summer is almost here, and thereis so much to discover out onthe trails! Enjoy a book readingabout summer, and then explorethe outside world to nd nature’swarm-weather wonders.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*

Wednesday, June 20

Family Walk: Insect Mania!All Ages!Walk the trails of PyramidMountain and learn fun factsabout our most populous andinteresting animals. Perfect for home-school families!Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.

Cost: $2 per person, age 3and older.*

Bamboo Trellis WorkshopBuild a beautiful bamboo trel-lis to use in your garden in thishands-on workshop. Learn the

proper lashing techniques tomake a sturdy and lasting struc-ture that can be applied to manygarden projects. All materials andinstructions provided.Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.Location: Frelinghuysen

Arboretum.Cost: $35.*


Mini Summer Camp:Woodsey WalkersAges 2 - 4 with an adult.

Introduce your kids to the naturecamp experience.Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $30.*

Thursday, June 21

Home-School Days: Archeology at the FarmDiscover how artifacts help uslearn about the past, and the rolearchaeology played in the restora-tion of Fosterelds’ Main Barn.Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Fosterelds.Cost: $6 per student.*Call 973-631-5343.

Summer Solstice Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Watch the sunset along the trailsof Pyramid Mountain on thelongest day of the year and learnsome fun facts about the solstice.Flashlights welcome.Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.

Cost: $5.*SEE PAGE 2

Saturday, June 23

Watch Them Grow!See the farmers weigh the pigletsthat were born this spring!Time: 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Ledgewood’s Morris Canal Inclined Planes Walk

Led by Joe Macasek. The MorrisCanal’s Inclined Planes were anoutstanding engineering achieve-ment. Take a guided tour of theinclined plane including recentlycompleted restoration work, awalk along the canal towpath,and a visit to a nearby iron mine.This moderate hike involvessome off-trail exploration.Time: 10 a.m.Cost: $5.* 973-285-6538.


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Saturday, June 23& Sunday, June 24


ter for this month’s nature photoscavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item on the list to receive aprize. Themes and prizes changemonthly, and the theme for Juneis “June Bugs.”Time: Any time between 9 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10 per family.

Civil War Weekend The 2nd NJ Brigade brings thebattle between the Blue andthe Gray to life through camplife demonstrations, musketand artillery drills, mail call,bayonet drills, cannon firings,a medical demonstration, skir-mishes, and more!Time: Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.,Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children 4 - 16.Children under 4 FREE!

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Sunday, June 24

Cooking Demonstration:Corn On and Off the CobLearn some delicious new recipesto use just in time for corn seasonto begin in New Jersey. The menufor this demonstration featurescorn pudding, corn chowder,polenta, and a spicy corn bread.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25.*

Monday, June 25

Opening Weekday for SunriseLake Beach ClubNow that the kids are out of school, come and relax at SunriseLake Beach Club now open 7days a week. Sit and relax onthe beach as your kids run in thesand, swim in the water, paddlearound the lake, and challengeeach other on the Wibit.Time: Beach opens at 11 a.m.

Location: Lewis MorrisCounty Park.Cost: $5 Adult, $4 Child/Senior,4 and under FREE.

Monday, June 25 throughFriday, June 29

Summer Camp:Who Lives Here?Grades K-1 at Kay Center.

Call: 973-635-6629Summer Camp: Survivor Grades 4 - 6 at Pyramid Mtn.Call: 973-625-6629.

Tuesday, June 26

Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails! Alladults are welcome to join.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Lewis Morris Park.

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

Frantic Fun Runat FostereldsA special evening 5K runthrough Fosterelds LivingHistorical Farm.For information, 973-326-7616.Time: Reg. 5:30 p.m. - 6:45

p.m., 5K 7 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Preregister $20 up to 6/20,day of race registration $25.


Mini Summer Camp:Woodsy WalkersAges 2 - 4 with an adult.Introduce your kids to the naturecamp experience. Little camp-ers explore trails and a variety of natural history topics with stories,games, walks, and activities!Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $30.*

Saturday, June 30

Ridge and Reservoir Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Early summer is a lovely timeto hike along the ridge top and

return alongside the reservoir.Come and enjoy the

breathtaking views.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 NoonLocation: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: FREE.*

Victorian DayCaroline Foster matured froma child to young adult duringthe Victorian age. Explore thesocial trends, leisure activities,and fashions of the day. On thefarm, watch hay being harvested

in the afternoon.Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

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Family Activity Center Children can make a special

paper craft in the VisitorsCenter auditorium.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Fosterelds.Cost: Admission.

Carriage House Craft Series:Weaving At one time, Stephen Vail hopedto install cotton looms on the 2ndoor of the Factory Building.Today, we can replicate those his-toric machines with hand looms.Learn about weaving and createa project to take home.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Historic Speedwell.Cost: Admission.

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 Commissioners

John R. Sette, President • Betty Cass-Schmidt, Vice President

Julie C. Baron • Stuart Lasser • Dr. Philip T. SantiagoJudith 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 an

interpreter for the deaf, please provide two weeks notice.

Published by the Morris County Park Commission

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

Watch for the Spring Issue June 27

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Go Greenat The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Homeo wner s’

E ven ing s!

Gar d e n S p r o u t s!( P r e -S c h o o l C l asse s)

Green Wee k end Warr ior s!

Cooking Up a

Green Storm!

F R E E

F lo wer S ho w s!

For complete program details,

please visit the Calendar Section or

www.arboretumfriends.org. www.morrisparks.net

Morris County Park CommissionC O M I N G T H I S S P R I N G

Exhibit &Cell Phone Tour

TheStory of

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum353 E. Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ

S P O N S O R E D B Y

For information call

973.326.7601

Willowwood Arboretum 14 Longview Rd,

Far Hills, NJ

GPS: 40°43’45”, -74°41’59”Presented through the generosity

of the Willowwood Foundation

Horticulturist John Beirne presents

a lecture and tour of the collection Saturday, April 21Cost: $15

To register, please call

973.326.7600

11 a.m.

www.morrisparks.net

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