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WINTER | 2014 MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION
Pathways
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f you’ve ever considered snowshoeing, now is the time to try this fabulous out-
door sport. Join the staff at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in Montville
Township and take advantage of the winter season in an entirely new way!
Introductory programs are scheduled for Sunday, January 12 and Sunday,
February 9, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Staff and equipment from REI in East
Hanover are on hand to help you learn more about this dynamic sport. Each program
features a variety of snowshoes to try, professionals available to answer questions,
and refreshments. Once you have the background and basics, join one of the guided
snowshoe treks on the trails, or a guided hike, if there is insufficient snow. These
programs are designed for ages 8 and older, and there is a general admission fee of
$15 for ages 13 and older, and $10 for ages 8 to 12.
To register for one of the scheduled sessions, please call 973.334.3130.
Registration is required as the number of demo snowshoes are limited.
If you already know how to snowshoe, or want to venture out on your own,
rent a pair of snowshoes for a one-day rental at Pyramid Mountain, adult and
children’s sizes available. Patrons must be 18 years or older to rent snowshoes.
A photo ID or rental deposit is required, and the cost is $10 per pair, paid by
cash or check only. Shoes can be rented between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and must be
returned between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. the same day. Please call in advance to
assure that snowshoes are available and conditions are suitable.
For more information, please call 973.334.3130.
Save the Date!
5th Annual
For more information &
registration:
973.326.7616
www.morrisparks.net
Sponsored by:
Jersey Club Sports
NJ Coed Sports
enjoy theexperience morris county park commission
5K Run/Walk & 1 mile tness/dog walk
Central Park
of Morris County
91 Central Avenue
Parsippany
April 13 2014After two years of intense fundraising by
The Alliance for Morris County Parks, our
children will make memories and have won-
derful outdoor fun on the new All-Access
Playground designed for children of
all abilities. Donations are graciouslyrequested and accepted at parkalliance.net.
G E T R EA D Y T O P LA Y !
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Even in the depths of winter, gardens are center stage at The
Frelinghuysen Arboretum. On Saturday, February 22 discover
a new world of gardens with The New Jersey Aquatic Garden-
ers Club. This group of New Jersey/Metro NY aquarists focuses on the
growth, propagation, and use of aquatic plants to create a natural and
beautiful landscape in the aquarium.
From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris
Township, enjoy a variety of talks and demonstrations including: Stylesin Planted Aquariums, an illustrated talk on the different styles of planted
aquariums; Basics of Aquarium Plants, a general introduction to the plant
material available for indoor aquatic gardening including information on
light and CO2 needs, along with other care requirements; and Basics of
Aquarium Setup for the Beginner, a step-by-step guide to the basics of set-
ting up an aquarium, and its necessary maintenance.
A demonstration of the setup of a Nano Aquarium is ongoing through-
out the afternoon. Following its completion, the tank is given away as a
door prize to a lucky registrant.
Accompanying this one day event is the New Jersey Aquatic Garden-ers Club month-long exhibit of photographs in the Haggerty Education
Center’s Atrium Gallery. These beautiful images take you underwater for a
‘fish eye’s view’ of these unique and spectacular ecosystems.
For more information, please call 973.326.7603.
THERE’S MAGIC IN THE AIR!
Magic is the theme for Matilda’s Tea Party, the 11th
annual event at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum on
Saturday, March 8, at 11 a.m. Travel back in time
to the days of both Matilda Frelinghuysen and Harry Houdini.
When Matilda Frelinghuysen was a child, magic and illusions
were all the rage, as were parlor tricks done for family and
friends. So presto! Grab your favorite young person and join us
for tea and brunch, and then enjoy a magic show up close. Will
a rabbit get pulled out of a hat?Young people create and learn a magic trick to try on their
friends at home. Appropriate for children ages 6 and up. The cost
is $25 per person.
For more information and to register, please
visit www.arboretumfriends.org or call 973.326.7603.
TANKEDIndoor Aquatic Gardening Day
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For the fourth consecutive
year, The Friends of The
Frelinghuysen
Arboretum and Rutgers Coop-
erative Extension are partnering
to present the Annual Commu-
nity Garden Conference on Sat-
urday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. at The Frelinghuysen
Arboretum in Morris Township.Each year, an increasing num-
ber of community gardens are
springing up across the country,
and the need to have a confer-
ence in the tri-state area has
never been more pressing.
Meet other gardeners,
expand your knowledge, learn
gardening tips, discover what
is and is not working in other
gardens, and become part of ahelpful and educated network
of community gardeners. The
impressive list of speakers, all
experts in their field, discuss
topics such as, Using Row
Covers for Insect Control and
Season Extension, Seed Start-
ing, Growing Herbs, Vertical
Gardening, Roundtable for
Garden Coordinators, and much
more! The keynote speaker,
Ellen Ecker Ogden, co-founded
The Cook’s Garden Seed Cata-
log and authored “The Com-
plete Kitchen Garden,” “From
the Cook’s Garden,” and “TheVermont Cheese Book.” On dis-
play in the gal lery are photogra-
pher George Hirose’s beautiful
night-time images of commu-
nity gardens, which are a treat
in themselves. For complete
details, visit www.arboretum-
friends.org. Lunch is provided
through the generosity of the
Greater Morristown Shop-Rite,
and the snow date for this con-ference is Sunday, March 2. The
fee for the conference is $50 if
registered before February 1, or
$60 after that date.
For more information and regis-
tration, please call 973.326.7603.
Community Garden Conference
Gardening is four seasons, and GardenWorks volunteering
opportunities are offered year-round. For information on
becoming a volunteer, please contact: Kate Gutierrez,
Horticulture Volunteer Coordinator at 973.326.7629
4thAnnual
GardenWorks
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Adventures in Nature Camps provide hands-on environmental education experiences forkids entering grades Pre-K through 12 and
take place in some of northern New Jersey’smost beautiful settings. Campers exploreforests, streams, swamps, and meadows whilelearning about native wildlife.
For more information on Adventures inNature Camps, please call the aGreat SwampOutdoor Education Center at 973.635.6629.
NEW for 2014!Art and Nature Camp
Enjoy a week of drawing, journaling, paint-ing, and crafts with the natural world for in-spiration. Kids work with professional artiststo create masterpieces and learn all aboutwildlife and habitats, too.
Ages 5 through 9
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.Pyramid Mountain NHA, Montville Twp.
June 23 - 27
Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.July 28 - August 1$175/camper per week
Woodsy WalkersMini CampIntroduce your youngsters to the nature
camp experience. Little campers, accompa-nied by an adult, explore the trails and dis-cover a variety of natural history topics withstories, games, walks, and activities.
Ages 2 through 4 with an adult
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.
June 11 - 13, June 25 - 27 OR July 16 - 18Pyramid Mountain NHA, Montville Twp.
June 18 - 20Kay Environmental Center, Chester Twp.
July 9 - 11$30/camper per week
REQUEST A SUMMER CAMP BROCHURE: CALL 973.326.7600 OR WWW.MORRISPARKS.NET
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Cool Creepy Crawlies
After this camp, your child looks at insects and oth-er “unhuggables” in an entirely new way. They evenmeet some unusual bugs up close.
Entering 2nd & 3rd grades
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Pyramid Mountain NHA, Montville Twp.
July 7 - 11Kay Environmental Center, Chester Twp.
July 21 - 25Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.
August 11 - 15 or August 25 - 29$160/camper per week
Survivor!
Could you survive in the wilds of NJ? Nature pro-vides for all our basic needs, and in this camp,campers learn orienteering, shelter-building, wildedible plants, animal tracking, and more. The lastday features a mini backpacking and camping ex-perience with a picnic.
Entering 4th & 5th grades
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.Pyramid Mountain NHA,
Montville Twp.
June 30 - July 3$140/camper per weekKay Environmental Center,Chester Twp.
July 14 - 18$175/camper per weekGreat Swamp OEC,
Chatham Twp.
August 18 - 22$175/camper per week
Wild in New JerseySpend each day of camp on adifferent adventure around thecounty. Swim in a lake, learnto canoe, hunt for hidden
reptiles and amphibians, trygeocaching, and more! Fin-ish each week with a campfireand s’mores! Sign up for oneor two weeks.
Entering 6th through8th grades
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Pyramid Mountain NHA,Montville Twp.
August 18 - 22 and/or
August 25 - 29$240/camper per week
Teen TrekkersThis camp offers an opportunity for older kids to
continue to get out into nature with a week of ad-ventures around northern New Jersey. In additionto many hiking and team-building activities, camp-ers may also experience lake swimming, horsebackriding, canoeing, a ropes challenge course, floatingdown a stream, Monster Golf and, on the final dayof each week, a game day and barbeque. Sign upfor 1 or 2 weeks.
Entering 9th through 12th grades
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Pyramid Mountain NHA, Montville Twp.
August 4 - 8 and/or August 11 - 15$280/camper per week
NEW for 2014!Counselors-in-Training (CIT)
Teenagers who enjoy the outdoors and workingwith young children can gain resume-building expe-rience and knowledge by becoming CITs! For twoweeks, CITs work with campers, are mentored bycamp staff, and are trained by the Superintendent
of Environmental Education. Training topics includenatural history, how to work with children, and afinal leadership project. Interested teens need tocomplete an application and submit a letter of rec-ommendation. Upon completion, CITs receive acertificate detailing their hours of service.
Entering 9th through 11th grade
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.
June 30 - July 11 (Week days only)Pyramid Mountain NHA, Montville Twp.
July 14 - 25 (Week days only)
$200/camper per week session
Who Lives Here?
Discover the wonders of New Jersey’s spe-cial animals with fun-filled activities, walks,crafts, and more. New this year, sign up forone or two weeks.
Entering Kindergarten & 1st grade
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Twp.
June 30 - July 3 $105 per camper perweek and/or
July 7 - 11 $130 per camper per weekPyramid Mountain NHA, Montville Twp.
July 14 - 18 and/or July 21 - 25$130 per camper per weekKay Environmental Center, Chester Twp.
July 28 - August 1 and/or August 4 - 8$130 per camper per week
A f ter Care for K - 1
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Grea t S wamp OEC and P yramid Moun tain NHA
Addi tional $120/camper per week
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Travels in TimeApprentice CampAges 7 to 10
July 8 - 11 or August 5 - 8 orAugust 19 - 22 • 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$100/camper per week
Ages 11 to 14
July 22 - 25 • 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.$150/camper per week
Kids are up-to-date on the latest technol-ogy, but are they ready for time travel? With the Travels in Time Apprentice
Camp, campers can have a unique opportunity to go back in history. Campers,along with trained museum staff, travel through time to the 1840s, 1880s, and1920s to learn about historical careers throughout three different time periods.
This year campers become an apprentice at the Speedwell Iron Works,learn about being a miller at the Cooper Gristmill, and all the activities neces-sary to work as a farmer at Fosterfields Farm. This four-day interactive camp includes visits to three historic sites: His-toric Speedwell in Morristown, Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in MorrisTownship, and Cooper Gristmill in Chester Township. Campers apprenticeat each of these historic sites, learning the trades that were popular duringthese time periods, all while having fun.
For more information and to register, please call 973.631.5077.
Ages 5 to 13
SPRING: Saturdays, April 5 through June 28
(Closed Memorial Day Weekend)
SUMMER: Mondays and Wednesdays
or Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7 through August 14
(Closed July 4)
“Branching Out!” is the hands-on, gardening program for young people who are encouraged to playin the dirt at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. This is the 42nd gardening season forthis fun, staff-supervised educational program. It takes place on Saturdays in the spring and two daysa week in the summer, depending on the age level. Gardeners may attend the spring, summer, or bothsessions. The children learn that with a little work and much patience, the food you grow yourself is often
much better! Time to get digging and get dirty. Registration information is available on The Friends of TheFrelinghuysen Arboretum’s website at www.arboretumfriends.org. Fees and times vary by age group.
For more information, please contact Gwen Montgomeryat [email protected], or call 973.631.5004.
“Branching Out!” Gardeners are
welcome to
register for one
or both sessions.
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Ages 6 to 15July 14 – 18Group One (Ages 6 - 9) • 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.Group Two (Ages 10 - 15) • 10:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.$395/camper $195/goaltender
William G. Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township presents its 39th AnnualSummer Hockey School. This camp focuses on skating and fundamental hockeyskills including balance, agility, and acceleration, the use of edges, puck handling,passing, and shooting. The goal of this camp is to lift the player to a more competi-tive level so they can have a lifetime of fun enjoying the great game of ice hockey. What makes this hockey camp so special is that the coaching staff is comprisedfrom many of the top high school and prep programs in the east. Staff includes,Pete Herms, Head Coach Seton Hall Prep; Rich McLaughlin, Head Coach RandolphHigh School; Brian Day, Head Coach Noble and Greenough School (MA); JamiePlunkett, Head Coach Meadville High School (PA); Jennifer Perry, Power Skating
Instructor; and Mike Valvano, Goalie Coach.For more information, please call the
Mennen Sports Arena at 973.326.7651.
Figure Skating CampBeginner through Elite,Children and AdultsJune 23 - August 29
William G. Mennen Sports Arena inMorris Township is offering an excitingten-week summer figure skating camp
for all level of skaters. Beginner throughelite, and both children and adults have an op-
portunity to hone their skills and have fun! This excep-
tional camp is flexible for all campers and there are manyoptions available. Skaters can choose the number of days, afull-day or half-day camp, and lunch options as well. The on-ice portion of the camp allows skaters to de-velop their skills and progress to the next level. Sessionsinclude, Power Stroking, Creative Footwork, Jumps, Spins,Moves, Ice Dancing, and Artistry in Motion. The off-ice ses-sions include Ballet, Jazz, Leaps n’ Turns, Yoga, Pilates,Zumba, Circuit Training, Stretching, Conditioning, and Plyo-metrics. Private lessons are available upon request for bothon and off-ice sessions.
Beginner skaters are encouraged to take a private les-son for an assessment prior to the start of camp to ensureproper placement. Instruction for these classes is offered byMennen’s elite coaching staff and special clinics are incorpo-rated into Camp Mennen. Campers can take full advantage of the unique oppor-tunity to take part in Mennen’s 10th Annual Summer Extrav-aganza. This is an ice show with a collaboration of Learn-to-Skate participants, Men and Ladies soloists, Pairs, andDance. Costs and times vary.
For more information, please contactMennen Sports Arena at 973.326.7651.
Ice Hockey
Camp
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Campers: Ages 5 - 11 • CIT’s: Ages 12 - 13July 14 - July 18 & July 21 - July 25 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.$275/camper per week
Sibling or Multi-Week Discount:
$250/camper (per week)$200/CIT per week
Camp Sunrise Lake is an adventurous, fun-filled outdoor recreationcamp your kids will talk about for years! This one-week camp, now in its7th year of operation, is situated within the 1,000 acres of Lewis Morris
County Park in Morris Township.New to 2014 is the ‘Campers In Transition’ or CIT program. This
program provides a safe opportunity for preteens ages 12 and 13 toexperience a sense of growing independence and responsibility by of-fering new experiences and added privileges that they would not haveas a general camper. This program affords opportunities to develop andexpand their leadership skills, become a role model for younger chil-dren, assist in motivating others, and become part of a high-performingteam, all while having fun! For kids ages 5 through 11, Camp Sunrise Lake is packed with avariety of activities to enjoy. Campers can play on the sandy beach of the
beautiful Sunrise Lake or cool off after a morning of fun in the refreshingwater. They can have a blast running, jumping, and climbing across theWibit, an inflatable obstacle course that sits on the lake, or slide down thenew Zoom Floom.
Campers enjoy daily craft sessions and a wide variety of activities, suchas parachute activities, paddle boat rides, and relay races. Each weekcampers are bussed off site for a day of fun when they take a special fieldtrip! Additionally, there are special theme days that are designed aroundall the activities. Past themes include Super Heroes, Safari, Olympics,Pirates, Sports, and many more! So register early as camp fills up quickly.
Each week is limited to 50 campers and 10 CITs For more information, please call 973.326.7616.
Camp Sunrise Lake
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Ages 11 to 15
July 14 - July 18 • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.$125/camper per week
The annual Junior Police Academy is an extremely popular summer camp thatprovides boys and girls lessons in police practices and the training involvedin becoming a police officer. During this five-day program, activities includephysical training, detective work, handcuffing techniques, motor vehicle stops,and tours of the county jail.
Special guests have included the Morris County Park Police MountedUnit, Sheriff’s Office, and other state and federal law enforcement agencies.Each recruit receives a hat, t-shirt, gym shorts, and bag. Upon completion ofthe Academy, recruits participate in a graduation ceremony and earn an hon-orary Junior Police Academy certificate. Class size is limited to 50 participants.
Registration for this camp begins after March 17.
For information and registration, please contact Sergeant Jason Parrillo, [email protected] or 973.326.7654. Reservations for this camp
begin after March 17, 2014.
Sunrise Lake Beach Club
Silas Condict County Park
Camp Sunrise Lake
LifeguardsBoat Attendents
Cashiers
Boat Attendents
Activities Leaders(must be 14 years or older)
Camp Counselors (must be 18 years or older)
Contact:
May 24 through September
(schedule based on rental requests)
Must be 14 years or older.Experience with Lake/Poolpreferred, but not required.Lewis Morris County Park270 Mendham Road, Morris Township
Lewis Morris County Park270 Mendham Road, Morris Township
100 Kinnelon Rd, Kinnelon Borough
May 24 – Labor Day, 2014
July 14 - 25 (plus training dates)
Junior Police
Academy
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What’s ‘super’ about Sunday,
February 2 in addition to
the Big Game in East Ruth-
erford? A Winter’s Day on the Farm!
Catch the action, from 12 noon to
4 p.m. at Fosterfields Living Historical
Farm in Morris Township. Experience
a day-in-the-life as lived by early 20th-
century farm families when the estatefarm opens its doors to offer tradition-
al, hands-on winter-season activities.
Climb aboard the open-air, tractor-
pulled wagon for a memorable ride
around the farm, and get up close and
personal with the farm animals, including
horses, pigs, chickens, cows, and sheep.
Weather permitting, see the magnificent
Belgian draft horse team, Calvin and
Hobbes, haul the ice by sled to The
Willows, the Fosters’ mansion ice house.
Pitch-in and help with another cold-
weather job, and tap maple trees to col-
lect sap. Lend a hand with on-going daily
farm chores, such as collecting eggs and
sawing wood. Visit The Farmhouse, andfollow the scent of savory seasonal foods
cooking on the wood stove.
Stop by the Visitors Center auditori-
um to see a demonstration of weaving on
a loom. Visit the Transportation Exhibit
to see Charles Foster’s Rockaway car-
riage, and Caroline Foster’s Model ‘T’
Ford and Hupmobile. Be sure to try out
all the interactive displays.
Admission to this event is $8 for
adults, $7 for seniors (65+), $6 for
children ages 4 - 16, and $4 for children
ages 2 and 3. FREE for children under
age 2 and Friends members with a
current membership card.
For more information,
please call 973.326.7645.
The American landscape is a melt-
ing pot of diverse cultures that
have come to this country for
hundreds of years. Especially during
the 19th century, many Irish flocked
to the United States. They often heard
the well-known phrase, “Cead Mile
Failte” – which in English translates to
“A Hundred Thousand Welcomes”, as
they embarked on a new life in America.
Get to know the experiences of the Irishimmigrants who came to the Mor-
ristown area and those who worked at
Fosterfields. On Sunday, March 16,
from 12 noon to 4 p.m., at Fosterfields
Living Historical Farm, in Morris Town-
ship, explore first-hand their lives and
experiences in America as farmers and
domestic workers.
While touring Fosterfields, meet
the farmer’s wife, ‘Mrs. Cahill’ as
she is busy in the Creamery build-
ing, churning cream into butter. Stop
by the Carriage House and introduce
yourself to ‘Andrew Gibbons,’ the
coachman, before boarding an open-
air wagon ride around the farm. Join
alongside the Irish farmworkers androll up your sleeves to assist with
cracking corn, feeding chickens, pump-
ing water, and cleaning harnesses for
the horses. In the Farmhouse, follow
the delicious smells to the kitchen, and
discover what traditional Irish foods
are being prepared on the wood stove.
Role players portraying the Foster fam-
ily, owners of Fosterfields, along with
their Irish house servants welcome and
invite you for a tour of The Willows,
the Gothic Revival-style mansion.
At the Visitors Center, enjoy a
presentation by Cheryl C. Turking-
ton, author of “Ordinary Days,Extraordinary Times: Morristown
New Jersey’s Irish Immigration
Past,” and gain an insight into the
lives of other Morristown-area Irish
residents. It wasn’t all work and no
play on the farm! You can revisi t the
Irish culture through the music of
Linda Russell, hear stories of Irish
folklore, and learn to dance an Irish
jig! Also, families can make a fun
craft to remind them of their unique
visit to Fosterfields.
Special event admission fees for
this event are $8 for adults, $7 for
seniors (65+), $6 for children ages4 - 16, and $4 for children ages 2 and
3. FREE for children under age 2
and Friends members with a current
membership card.
For more information,
please call 973.326.7645.
Luck O’ The FarmIrish Field Hands
and House Maids
A SUPER Experience at
A Winter’s Day on the Farm!
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Wednesday, January 1
Welcome the New Year Hike: EasyAll Ages.Bring your family on a hike tostart the New Year on the right
foot, and then the left.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1/person ages 3 & up.*
Thursday, January 2through Friday, January 31
Gallery Exhibit: Hidden Root Brighten your January day byvisiting the creative work of artistFrederick Greis. His oil paintingsand large collages blend naturalimagery and abstract forms. Hissubject matter includes illumi-nated mushrooms, infinite vistas,and a temple made out of a flowerpetal. Frederick’s artistic eyecaptures beauty in the worldaround him. Frederick is aresident of Madison, and is anemployee of the Morris CountyPark Commission.Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.
Saturday, January 4& Sunday, January 5
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone, and stopby the Haggerty Education Centerfor this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo ofevery item and win a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoythis great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.
Sunday, January 5
Trek to Tripod Rock: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Remember your New Year’s reso-lution to exercise? Join the firstweekend hike of 2014.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.
Cost: $1/person.*
The Birds of Winter All Ages.Discover the many species of birds that reside locally through-out the winter. Play games, search
for birds on a walk, and take homea pinecone birdfeeder craft.Time: 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3/person ages 3 & up.
Monday, January 6
Garden Sprouts: Brrrr!Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Winter is going strong, but if youlook closely, you’ll see signs oflife in the garden.Time: 11 a.m.
Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*
Tuesday, January 7
Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails. Alladults are welcome.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Patriots Path,Mendham Twp.
Cost: $2.* Call 973.635.6629.
Saturday, January 11
Lil’ Critters StorytimeAges 3 - 6 with an adult.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Hear engaging nature storiesread aloud, and take part in funactivities, such as crafts, games,or walks that complement thestories’ themes.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $3/child.*
Saturday, January 11& Sunday, January 12
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone, and stop by the Haggerty Education Centerfor this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo ofevery item and win a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoythis great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.
Maple Sugaring DemoAll Ages.Learn how to identify and tapmaple trees, collect sap, and makesyrup over a wood-fired evapora-
tor. Enjoy a taste test of differentsyrups.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3/person.
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Sunday, January 12
Coping with Cold All Ages.How do animals deal with thecold? Do they migrate, stay ac-tive, hibernate, or go dormant?Discover the answers through role play during this adventurous les-son with games and a walk.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up.
Snowshoe Adventure: ModerateAges 8 & Up.Enjoy an afternoon of snowshoes
and trekking, as we partner withREI. Learn about renting snow-shoes throughout the season.Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $15/ages 13 and older, $10/ages 8 to 12.*
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Monday, January 13
Toddler Trek: Frigid FlyersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.It’s cold outside, but there are stillexciting birds to see. Enjoy a storyread aloud and a guided walk tosearch for winter birds.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
Garden Sprouts: Over AndUnderAges 3 - 5 with an adult.Above the ground everythingis quiet, but under the ground
there’s all kinds of activity, both plant and animal.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*
Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
Tuesday, January 14
Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails. Alladults are welcome.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Scherman Hoffman,BernardsvilleCost: $2.* Call 973.635.6629.
Pre-School Walk: Nighty Night Bear Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.Do bears really sleep throughoutthe winter? Discover the answer,and enjoy a bear-themed craft.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
Wednesday, January 15
Creature CraftersAges 5 - 9.Each month, join a naturalist tolearn about a different NJ animalwith a short walk and many touch-able artifacts. Make a unique craftfeaturing that animal. Parents arewelcome to stay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
Flower Arranging Workshopusing Pressed FlowersCreate a lovely small bouquet orwreath of flowers using pressedflowers and plant material to
take home and frame. MargeHulstrunk, a professional floraldesigner, conducts this workshopfor beginners and experienced participants. Please bring yourown tweezers to handle the deli-cate material. All other materialsand supplies are furnished.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25.*
Full Moon Owl Prowl: Moderate
Ages 7 & Up.Hike along the ridge with a natu-ralist to listen for owl calls undera full moon.Time: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5/person.*
Saturday, January 18
Eagle Watching TripAges 16 & Up.Join this van trip into NY and PA
to view majestic, wintering BaldEagles. Dress warmly, and bringa bag lunch. Space is extremelylimited, so register today.Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Meet at the GreatSwamp OEC.Cost: $35/person.*
Saturday, January 18& Sunday, January 19
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone, and stop
by the Haggerty Education Centerfor this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo ofevery item and win a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoythis great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.
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Sunday, January 19
Maple Sugaring DemoAll Ages.Learn how to identify and tapmaple trees, collect sap, and make
syrup over a wood-fired evapora-tor. Enjoy a taste test of differentsyrups.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3/person ages 3 & up.
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Monday, January 20
Olympic Day 2014Celebrate the 2014 Winter Olym-pics by watching an ice skatingperformance by Mennen Arena’sfigure skaters and Learn-To-Skateparticipants. Sign the Olympicflag that will be sent to Sochi.Time: 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m. Ice Show 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Public Sessionand Flag SigningLocation: Mennen Sports Arena.Cost: $7/person. Skate rent-als/$3.50.
Tuesday, January 21
Baby and Me Hike
Put your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails. Alladults are welcome.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Dismal Harmony,Mendham Twp.Cost: $2.* Call 973.635.6629.
Wednesdays, January 22through February 26
Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.
Discover the wonders of naturethrough six weeks of walks, ac-tivities, and crafts.Time: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $55/child for thesix-week series.*
Wednesday, January 22
Home-School Adventures:Winter Tracking All Ages.When there is snow on theground, you can easily discoverwhich wildlife have visited bystudying tracks. Explore a varietyof animal tracks and learn how theanimals’ movements create trackpatterns.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8/child ages 3 & up.*
Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn about
and draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5/child.*
Thursdays, January 23through February 27
Nature’s Little ExplorersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Toddlers enjoy discoveringthe wonders of nature through
six weeks of walks, activities,and crafts.Time: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $55/child for thesix-week series.*
Saturday, January 25
Weekend Family Walk All Ages.Take to the trails to discover theunique animals and plants foundat the Great Swamp. Everyone’s
sure to learn some amazing newnature facts.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $2/person ages 3 & up.*
Saturday, January 25& Sunday, January 26
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone, and stop by the Haggerty Education Centerfor this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo ofevery item and win a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoythis great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.
Maple Sugaring DemoAll Ages.Learn how to identify and tapmaple trees, collect sap, and make
syrup over a wood-fired evapora-tor. Enjoy a taste test of differentsyrups.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3/person ages 3 & up.
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Monday, January 27
Toddler Trek: Who’s Sleeping?Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Where are the animals? Discoverwith a story read aloud and a trail
walk which animals sleep throughthe winter.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
Garden Sprouts: The Nose KnowsAges 3 - 5 with an adult.Does that plant have a smell?Take a whiff and find out why.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*
Tuesday, January 28
Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails. Alladults are welcome.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Buttermilk Falls,Mendham Twp.Cost: $2.* Call 973.635.6629.
Toddler Trek: Frigid FlyersAges 2 & 3 with an adult.It’s cold outside, but there are stillexciting birds to see. Enjoy a storyread aloud, and a hike as we lookfor winter birds.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5/child.*
Nature’s Classroom: Animal SignsAges 6 - 8.
Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor andoutdoor activities, including ahike, during this four-week seriesof science education classes.Dates in series: January 28,February 11, 25, & March 4.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12/class, or$45/four-week series.*
Wednesday, January 29
Family Walk: Winter Wonders.Ages 4 & Up.Explore the forests of PyramidMountain and discover what
is happening to the plants andanimals during the cold wintermonths.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $3 per child.*
Thursday, January 30
Nature’s Classroom:ClassificationAges 9 - 12.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor and
outdoor activities, including ahike, during this four week seriesof science education classes.Dates in series: January 30, Febru-ary 6, 20, & 27Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12/class, or$45/four-week series.*
Saturday, February 1through Friday, February 28
Gallery Exhibit: Aquatic Gardening IndoorsHave you ever dreamed of havingyour own Aquatic Garden? Enjoythe pictures of magnificent aquariacreated by the members of the New Jersey Aquatic GardenersClub. The club focuses on thegrowth, propagation, and use ofaquatic plants to produce natural, beautiful landscapes in an aquar-ium. What an exciting way tohave a garden all year long! Thewonderful scenes of the gardens
they have designed will make youwant to start your own.This club of hobbyists wasfounded about 2006 and providesa means of sharing ideas andgiving assistance concerning thehobby of Aquatic Gardening for both novices and the experienced.Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: FREE.
Saturday, February 1& Sunday, February 2
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone, and stop by the Haggerty Education Center
for this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo ofevery item and win a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoythis great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.
Maple Sugaring DemoAll Ages.Learn how to identify and tapmaple trees, collect sap, and makesyrup over a wood-fired evapora-tor. Enjoy a taste test of differentsyrups.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3/person ages 3 & up.
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Sunday, February 2
A Winter’s Dayon the FarmEnjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride,maple tapping, wood sawing,cracking corn, collecting eggs,and more. Watch the farmers har-vest ice on the pond, and see howthe ice is stored in The Willowsice house, weather permitting.Meet the Jersey cows and otherfarm animals. Follow the scent ofwood stove to the cozy Farmhouseand see what’s cooking.Time: 12 noon - 4 p.m.Location: Fosterfields.Cost: Admission is $8/adults, $7/seniors (65+), $6/ages 4 – 16, and$4/ages 2 and 3. FREE/childrenunder age 2 and Friends memberswith a current membership card.
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Sunday, February 2
Dreaming of WildflowersNothing can replace the simplicityand joy of wildflowers. Their im-portance in the ecosystem cannot
be overstated either. Two expertsin the field present at this semi-nar. First Carol Gracie, author of“Spring Wildflowers of the North-east: A Natural History,” lecturesin the auditorium. Then, we moveto the classrooms for a hands-onworkshop with Dr. Randi Eckelof Toadshade Wildflower Farm.Dr. Eckel leads everyone as theyplant a flat filled with wildflowerseeds. Care properly for theseseeds, and you have a garden ofwildflowers this year. Registerearly as space is limited. Thisprogram is eligible for 2.0 RutgersMaster Gardener CEU’s.Time: 1 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25.*
Monday, February 3
Toddler Trek: Maple Sugaringor Seedlings
Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.
Learn how to find and tap mapletrees, collect sap, and make syrup.Enjoy a taste test of differentsyrups.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
Garden Sprouts: Shadows ofSpring Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Hooray! The days are gettinglonger signaling that spring iscoming. Discover why plants needlight and how it helps them grow.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*
Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoorprogram. 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/child.*
Tuesday, February 4
Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails. All
adults are welcome.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Mt. Hope,Rockaway Twp.Cost: $2.* Call 973.635.6629.
Thursday, February 6
Nature’s Classroom: Skulls & BonesAges 9 - 12.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor andoutdoor activities, including a
hike, during this four-week seriesof science education classes.Dates in series: January 30, Febru-ary 6, 20, & 27Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12/class, or$45/four-week series.*
Birds of Winter All Ages.Join a naturalist to view the birds that reside locally
throughout the winter. Learnto identify birds by sight andsound. Binoculars are provided.Time: 2 p.m.Location: Great SwampOEC.Cost: $3/person ages 3 & up.*
Saturday, February 8
Lil’ Critters StorytimeAges 3 - 6.Hear engaging nature storiesread aloud, and take part in fun
activities, such as crafts, games, orwalks that complement the stories’themes.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $3/child.*
Maple Sugaring DemoAll Ages.Learn how to identify and tapmaple trees, collect sap, and makesyrup over a wood-fired evapora-tor. Enjoy a taste test of different
syrups.Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3/person ages 3 & up.
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Saturday, February 8& Sunday, February 9
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone, and stop by the Haggerty Education Center
for this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo ofevery item and win a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoythis great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.
Sunday, February 9
Eagle Watching Trip
Ages 16 & Up.Join this van trip into NY and PAto view majestic, wintering BaldEagles. Dress warmly, and bringa bag lunch. Space is extremelylimited, so register today.Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Meet at the GreatSwamp OEC.Cost: $35/person.*
Snowshoe Adventure: ModerateAges 8 & Up.
Enjoy an afternoon of snowshoesand trekking as we partner withREI of East Hanover. Learn aboutrenting snowshoes throughout theseason.Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $15/ages 13 and older, $10/ages 8 to 12.*
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Monday, February 10
Garden Sprouts:The Shape of ThingsAges 3 - 5 with an adult. Now that the trees are bare, youcan see their shapes and struc-tures. Discover the reasons theyare shaped the way they are, andexplore other garden shapes.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*
Tuesday, February 11
Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails. All
adults are welcome.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Schiff Nature Preserve,Mendham Twp.Cost: $2.* Call 973-635-6629.
Pre-School Walk: Sap to SyrupAges 4 & 5 with an adult.Learn how maple tree sap isturned into sweet syrup for a tasty breakfast. Enjoy a syrup taste testand a maple-themed craft.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
Toddler Trek: Who Goes There?Ages 2 & 3 with an adult.Discover which animals areroaming the forest by follow-ing tracks, scat, and other signs.Enjoy a story read aloud, and ahike outside to take part in animaltracking.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5/child.
Nature’s Classroom: MammalsAges 6 - 8.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor andoutdoor activities, including ahike, during this four-week seriesof science education classes.Additional Dates in series:January 28, February 11, 25,& March 4.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.
Cost: $12/class, or$45/four-week series.*
‘Hearts and Flowers’ for Valentine’s DayDesign a very innovative bouquetfor your Valentine using freshflowers. Men and women alikeenjoy creating the structure of the bouquet that is very clever andunique. Please bring your ownflower arranging clippers and adeep box to carry your arrange-ment home. All other materialsand supplies are furnished. For alllevels of expertise.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $65.*
Wednesday, February 12
Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor
program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5/child.*
Creature CraftersAges 5 - 9.Join a naturalist to learn with ashort walk and touchable artifactsabout a different NJ animal. Makea unique craft featuring that ani-mal. Parents are welcome to stayand take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
Thursday, February 13
Nature’s ValentineWalk and Craft All Ages.Walk the trails of the OutdoorEducation Center to discover the
ways we love nature, and the waysit loves us. Enjoy creating yourown craft to take home.Time: 1 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/person ages 3 & up.* Friday, February 14 throughSunday, February 16
Great Backyard Bird Count: EasyAges 5 & Up.Take part in this annual event as birdwatchers of all ages count birds to create a snapshot of where birds are across the continent.Obtain an observation packet atthe Visitors Center and head toyour favorite vantage point tocount the birds in a 15 minute pe-riod. Report your data back to theCornell Lab of Ornithology. Bring binoculars, and your curiosity.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn. andGreat Swamp OEC.Cost: FREE.
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Saturday, March 1
Maple SugarFestival All Ages.Enjoy ‘Hikes through MapleSugaring History,’ games,
maple syrup snow cones, crafts,syrup taste tests, and more.Rain or shine.Time:12 noon - 4 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $4/person ages 3 & up.
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Saturday, March 1& Sunday, March 2
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone, and stop
by the Haggerty Education Centerfor this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo ofevery item and win a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoythis great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.
Sunday, March 2
Basic Map and Compass Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Learn how to use a map and com- pass together to navigate along theforested trails.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1/person.*
Monday, March 3
Garden Sprouts: Play with Your Food
Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Did you know that everything you eatcomes from a plant? Look at differentfoods, make a vegetable creation, andthink about what you eat.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*
Tuesday, March 4
Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails. Alladults are welcome.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Tourne County Park,Boonton Twp.Cost: $2.* Call 973.635.6629.
Nature’s Classroom: Winter Hike Snowshoe Trek Ages 6 - 8.Home-schoolers learn about thenatural world through indoor andoutdoor activities, including ahike, during this four-week seriesof science education classes.Dates in series: January 28, Febru-ary 11, 25, & March 4.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $12/class, or $45/four-weekseries.*
Wednesday, March 5
Family Walk: Here Comes the Sun.Ages 4 & Up.Celebrate the life-giving star witha walk and activities.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $3/child.*
Saturday, March 8
Little Critters’ StorytimeAges 3 - 6Each month, hear nature storiesread aloud and take part in funactivities, crafts, games, and walksthat complements the stories’themes.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.
Cost: $3/child.
Matilda’sTea PartyAges 6 & Up.When Matilda Frelinghuysen was
a child, magic and illusions werea very popular form of entertain-ment. Invite your favorite young person and join us for tea, brunch,and a magic show. Afterwards,young people make and learn amagic trick to try on their friendsat home. The snow date is Satur-day, March 15.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25/person.*
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Weekend Family Walk: EasyAll Ages.These guided walks are designedfor families with children of vari-ous ages. Stroll the wooded trails,and discover the animals and plants found on Pyramid Moun-tain in winter.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $2/person, age 3 and older.*
Saturday, March 8& Sunday, March 9
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone, and stop by the Haggerty Education Centerfor this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo ofevery item and win a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoythis great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.
Monday, March 10
Toddler Trek: Frog FrenzyAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Youngsters love to learn aboutfrogs. Enjoy a story read aloud,walk the trails to search for theseawesome amphibians, and listento their unique calls.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
Garden Sprouts: Drip Drip DripAges 3 - 5 with an adult.Water is the foundation of allliving things. Play with water,and learn how plants get a drinkand why they aren’t that differentfrom people.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*
Awesome Animal ArtistsAges 5 - 9.Budding young artists mix natureand art in this indoor/outdoor program. Each class features adifferent NJ animal to learn aboutand draw. Parents are welcome tostay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
Tuesday, March 11 Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails. Alladults are welcome.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Jockey Hollow National Park, Harding Twp.Cost: $2.* Call 973.635.6629.
Toddler Trek: Frog FrenzyAges 2 & 3 with an adult.
Youngsters love to learn aboutfrogs. Enjoy a story read aloud,walk the trails to search for theseawesome amphibians, and listento their unique calls.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5.*
Wednesday, March 12
Lettuce BeginWant to get a jump start on yourspring garden? Start here with atalk on the many types of let-
tuce and other early spring saladgreens. Then plant a flat of seedsto start indoors and to bring out-side soon. You can grow lettucein your garden, a container, evena window box! This program iseligible for 1.5 Rutgers MasterGardener CEU’s.Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon, or6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $18.*
Creature CraftersAges 5 - 9.Each month, join a naturalist tolearn about a different NJ animalwith a short walk and many touch-able artifacts. Make a unique craftfeaturing that animal. Parents arewelcome to stay and take part.Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
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/child.*
Saturday, March 15& Sunday, March 16
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone, and stop by the Haggerty Education Centerfor this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo ofevery item and win a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoythis great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.
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Sunday, March 16
Luck O’ The FarmJoin in a celebration of the Irishwho worked at Fosterfields duringthe late 19th and 20th century.Help with farm and domestic‘chores’ that the employees per-formed. Discover Irish traditionsand culture through a presentationby author Cheryl Turkington andthe music of Linda Russell. Learnto dance an Irish jig, and create afamily-friendly craft.Time: 12 noon - 4 p.m.Location: Fosterfields LivingHistorical Farm.Cost: Special event fees are $8/adults, $7/seniors (65+), $6/ages 4- 16, and $4/ages 2 and 3. FREE for children under age 2 and
Friends members with a currentmembership card.
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Green Trail Hike: ModerateAges 7 & Up.Take this pre-St. Patrick’s Dayhike on the green trail as wesearch the forests for that ‘pot ofgold.’Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1/person.*
Tree Talk Ages 3 & Up.How can we identify differenttrees without the leaves? Enjoya walk and activities that helpidentify trees by their buds and bark. Make a twig picture frameto take home.Time: 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3/person.
Monday, March 17
Garden Sprouts: Lucky DayAges 3 - 5 with an adult.Think you can find a four-leafclover? Plant some, learn theirhistory, and take a walk across the
lawn to discover them in the grass.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*
Tuesday, March 18
Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails. Alladults are welcome.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Hedden County Park,
Dover Cost: $2.* Call 973.635.6629.
Pre-School Walk: Spring Ahead Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.Is winter finally over? Join us onthe trails to search for the signs ofspring, and make a spring-themedcraft, to take home.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $5/child.*
Wednesday, March 19
Home-School Adventures: Be Bear AwareAll Ages.Learn all about the largest NJ
mammal through a PowerPoint presentation with audience participation and touchable bearartifacts. Everyone leaves theclass knowing what to do whenthey see a Black Bear and havea better understanding of thesemagnificent creatures.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $8/child ages 3 & up.*
‘Spring Emerging’ Flower Arranging WorkshopIf you would like to try some-thing a little different, re-create avignette of the forest floor in earlyspring at this appropriately namedworkshop. Please bring your ownflower arranging clippers and ashallow box to carry your arrange-ment home. All the other materialsare supplied.Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $65.*
Grow, Cook, EatGo from spade to spatula eachmonth with Horticultural ProgramSpecialists Gwen Montgomeryand Cynthia Triolo. The seriesfocuses on a different gardenvegetable every month during thegrowing season and offers grow-ing suggestions, planting tips, pests, diseases, new varieties, andrecipes. This month, the focus ison peas. We have seeds, recipes,
and a tasting sample to get youmotivated to get out into the gar-den and plant. Each session in thisseries is eligible for 1.5 RutgersMaster Gardener CEU’s. Log onto www.arboretumfriends.org fora complete list of topics.Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $20.*
Thursday, March 20
Home School Day: The Parlorand the PlowAges 7 - 14 with an adult.Discover the life of Irish immi-
grants who came to work at Fos-terfields between 1880 and 1920.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Fosterfields LivingHistorical Farm.Cost: $6/child.*Call 973.285.6537.
Welcome Spring Walk All Ages.The spring equinox brings lightand hope for the awakening earth.Come celebrate the first day ofspring with a walk and activities.
Time: 1 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3/person ages 3 & up.*
Saturday, March 22
Turkey Mountain Singles Hike: ModerateAges 18 & Up.Join an early springtime hiketo the Lake Valhalla Overlookand through the Old LimestoneQuarry.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.
Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1/person.*
Saturday, March 22& Sunday, March 23
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone, and stop by the Haggerty Education Centerfor this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo ofevery item and win a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoythis great way to get the family
outdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.
Sunday, March 23
Cooking Demonstration: RhubarbTraditionally called ‘pie plant’ because that’s how most peopleused rhubarb, there are so manymore ways to prepare it, both
sweet and savory. Get ready forrhubarb season with some deli-cious new recipes, as we explorethis versatile and under-utilizedculinary gem.Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $25.*
Monday, March 24
Toddler Trek: Spring has SprungAges 2 & 3 with an adult.Stroll along the trails to see, hear,smell, and touch nature com-
ing back to life as spring warmsthe earth. Stop to hear a spring-themed story along the way.Time: 10 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
Garden Sprouts: Sprouts in Spring Ages 3 - 5 with an adult.Let’s get planting! Spring is thetime to plant some seeds for asummer flower garden.Time: 11 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*
Tuesday, March 25
Baby and Me HikePut your baby in a backpack andexplore one of many wonderfulMorris County area trails. Alladults are welcome.Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Lewis Morris CountyPark, Morris Twp.
Cost: $2.* Call 973.635.6629.
Pre-School Walk: Spring Ahead Ages 4 & 5 with an adult.Is winter finally over? Join us onthe trails to search for signs ofspring and make a spring-themedcraft to take home.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $5/child.*
Wednesday, March 26
Benjamin Blackburn Scholarship Tea: BeatrixFarrand, Rediscovered Beatrix Farrand, America’s firstfemale landscape architect, is brought to life in a dramatic performance by Colleen Plimpton.Based in Connecticut, Ms. Plimp-ton is a popular garden lecturerand author. Her performance isfollowed by a delightful tea. All proceeds benefit the BenjaminBlackburn Scholarship awarded
annually to students of Horticul-ture at County College of Morris.Time: 1 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $50.*
* Preregistration required: Contact the appropriate facility or phone number listed.
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Thursday, March 27
Frog JamboreeAll Ages.The spring peepers and woodfrogs are calling from the vernal
pools. Learn about these two frogswhile listening to their chorus.Time: 2 p.m.Location: Great Swamp OEC.Cost: $3/person ages 3 & up.
Saturday, March 29
Lil’ Critters StorytimeAges 3 - 6Hear engaging nature stories readaloud, and enjoy fun activities,such as crafts, games, or walksthat complement the stories’
themes.Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $3.*
How To House PlantsMarc Zukovich, President ofSterling Horticultural Services,treats us to a morning explor-ing the world of indoor plants:the varieties, their care, feedingand growing requirements, pests,diseases, the conditions that cause
them, and steps to take to insuresuccess. This program is eligiblefor 2.0 Rutgers Master GardenerCEU’s.Time: 10 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $15.*
Saturday, March 29& Sunday, March 30
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera or phone, and stop by the Haggerty Education Center
for this month’s nature PhotoScavenger Hunt. Take a photo ofevery item and win a prize. Themeand prizes change monthly. Enjoythis great way to get the familyoutdoors year round.Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $10/family.
Sunday, March 30
Seedball Sunday
Ages 6 & Up with an adult.Seedballs are a fun way to veg-etate areas that are difficult to plant. We’ll be making seedballsfor meadows, both wet and dry.Each seedball contains a variety of plant seeds specially selected forthat ecotone, plus food and ‘vita-mins.’ Encased in their clay shell,the seeds await the spring rainsand warmer temperatures beforethey germinate and grow. Learnabout seedball projects around
the world. Then, roll up yoursleeves and make seedballs for theFrelinghuysen’s meadow and foryour own restoration projects. It’smessy, so dress appropriately.Time: 10 a.m.Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $15.*
Chorus of Frogs Walk: EasyAges 5 & Up.Discover the frogs that are outthere singing love songs. Bring binoculars or borrow ours.Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pyramid Mtn.Cost: $1/person.*
Monday, March 31
Garden Sprouts:There’s No Place Like HomeAges 3 - 5 with an adult.Plants can live for a long time.Learn what’s needed to make agood home for a plant and how togive all plants a helping hand.Time: 11 a.m.
Location: FrelinghuysenArboretum.Cost: $7.*
Pathways is a publication of the
Morris County Park Commision
Morris County Park Commissioners
John R. Sette, President Betty Cass-Schmidt, Vice President
Julie C. BaronStuart Lasser
Dr. Philip T. SantiagoJudith Schleicher
Richard Seabury, IIIBarbara Shepard
Kim M. Wentworth
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 Office 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,March 27, 2014
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Cooper Gristmill/
Black River County Park
908-879-5463
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
& The Willows
973-326-7645
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
973-326-7603
Golf Information
973-326-7602
Great Swamp OEC
973-635-6629
Historic Speedwell
973-285-6550
Industrial Heritage
973-285-6542
Kay Environmental Center
973-635-6629
Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
973-697-3140
Mennen Sports Arena
973-326-7651
Park Police
973-326-7632
Park Reservations
973-326-7631
Pyramid Mountain NHA
973-334-3130
Recreation
973-326-7616
TTY Relay
7-1-1
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