Category Archives: Morris Township

Morris Township, NJ Morris County

Born to be Shorn !

May 14, 2022 DenvilleAdmin

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

It’s time for a haircut! Visit Fosterfields and watch master shearer, Margaret Quinn, demonstrate how to properly shear a sheep, the old-fashioned way. Timed entries throughout day. This event is Rain or Shine.

Date: Saturday, May 14
Time: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
Cost: $10 per person. Free for kids age 3 & under.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973-326-7645.

Register here.

VICTORY GARDENS

Morris County, Morris Township

Fun Mother’s Day Gift Creation!

April 29, 2022 DenvilleAdmin

Young arrangers can create a Mother’s Day centerpiece @MorrisParksNJ !

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

In this in-person class, young arrangers will create a centerpiece perfect for Mother’s Day. Greens, container and decorations supplied. Attendees should bring one bouquet of flowers.

Register here.

Date: Thursday, May 5
Time: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ 07960.
Cost: $25 per person.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973-326-7601.

Morris County, Morris Township

#distancelearning – Floral Arranging with Ann Fahey !

April 2, 2022 DenvilleAdmin

Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, will present how to use supermarket flowers to make knock-out bouquets. A #distancelearning , virtual class!

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

Register here.

Date: Tuesday, April 5
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ 07960.
Cost: $15 per person.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973-326-7601.

Make your yard wildlife friendly while producing flowers for drying and gifting!

Morris County, Morris Township

#distancelearning Plant of the Month Club

April 2, 2022 DenvilleAdmin

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

#distancelearning

Monday, May 2: Darling Dahlias – Learn to grow the National Flower of Mexico — the dahlia. Young green thumbs will propogate from both seed and tubers and discover which grows faster, and maybe better.

Monday, June 6: A Rose is a Rose. Which plant sometimes has a great scent, but more often has prickles and grows hips? The rose! Learn about this plant which is one of the oldest plants cultivated by humand and learn to grow one on your own.

Register here.

Date: Monday, May 2—Monday, June 6
Time: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ 07960.
Cost: $15 per child.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973-326-7601.

VICTORY GARDENS

Morris County, Morris Township

#MorrisCty Who’s Planning to Plant?

March 20, 2022 DenvilleAdmin

Happy Spring! Who is ready to dig? Are you like me and lose focus as to what to plan because there is just so many choices? Take a nice Spring Tour at the @FrelinghuysenAr gardens and trails to plan for this growing season !

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

PLANTS OF EARLY SPRING TOUR

Walk the gardens and forest trails to find the earliest emerging plants of the growing season! This walk is moderately hilly.

Register here.

Date: Wednesday, March 23
Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.
Cost: $15 per person.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973.326.7601.

Morris County, Morris Township

#DISTANCELEARNING – VIRTUAL FLORAL ARRANGING WITH @ANNFAHEY3

February 6, 2022 DenvilleAdmin

Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education will demonstrate how to design beautiful floral arrangements with Supermarket Bouquets for the Thanksgiving table.

Ann graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in
Plant Science with a Horticulture option. She has her MBA
from Montclair State University and obtained a certificate in Horticultural Therapy from the New York Botanical Gardens. source: The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Use your own supermarket flowers to create a knock-out bouquet to give to your special Valentine. Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, will lead this hands-on, virtual class. We supply greens and container and you supply the flowers.

Register here.

Date: Tuesday, February 8
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.
Cost: $25 per person.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973.326.7601.

Make your yard wildlife friendly while producing flowers for drying and gifting!

Morris County, Morris Township, Morristown

HANDS-ON HISTORY: CRAFT SERIES @ Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

January 20, 2022 DenvilleAdmin

New Craft Programs @ Fosterfields Living Historical Farm @MorrisParksNJ

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

Register here.

Date: Saturday, January 15—Thursday, March 31
Time: Times vary.
Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
Cost: Costs vary.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-326-7645.

Thursday Programs

Thursday, January 27: Hand Spinning with Wool, Flax and Cotton – Adults.

Learn traditional ways to create yarn from wool, flax, and cotton! See how the fibers are prepared for spinning, then use your own drop spindle to create yarn! Take a whirl on the spinning wheel. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.

Thursday, February 10: The Ancient Craft of Weaving – Adults.

Create your very own unique textile piece to take home! Learn how the tapestry loom works. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.

Thursday, March 31: The Art of Tea Blending – Adults.

Join us for a wonderful cuppa tea! Learn the history of tea and create your own original blend to take home. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.

Saturday Programs

Saturday, January 15: Decorative Stenciling Workshop – All ages.

Explore the art of decorative stenciling in this workshop! Discover what stenciling was used for and use paint to create your own stencil art work. Please wear older clothes, as we will be working with paint. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.

Saturday, February 12: Victorian Valentine Craft – All Ages.

Celebrate Valentines Day by creating your own Victorian valentine! Using pressed flowers, Victorian stickers, and other supplies, impress your loved one with this festive craft! No experience necessary, all supplies provided.

Saturday, February 19: Natural Dyeing with Flowers and Bugs – Adults.

Come dye with us! Learn how to create natural dyes using flowers and bugs. Everyone gets to take swatches home at the end of program. Please wear older clothes, as the dyes are permanent. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.

Saturday, March 5: Artisan Soap Making – Adults.

Create your own custom soap blend in this workshop! Learn how soap is made and then craft your own to bring home. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.

Related: How to Make Soap

VICTORY GARDENS

Morris County, Morris Township

#distancelearning – ALWAYS EVERGREEN

December 18, 2021 DenvilleAdmin

#distancelearning with Frelinghuysen Arboretum !

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

Adults.

Virtually join Horticultural Staff members and learn the tips of the trade in making a green centerpiece perfect for the holiday table. Greens and mechanics will be provided prior to class but feel free to supplement with your own extra greens, decorations, and more.

Register here.

Date: Monday, December 20
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.
Cost: $25 per person.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-326-7601.

VICTORY GARDENS

Morris County, Morris Township

VIRTUAL: FLORAL ARRANGING WITH SUPERMARKET FLOWERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

December 9, 2021 DenvilleAdmin

#distancelearning with @MorrisParksNJ

Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education will demonstrate how to design beautiful floral arrangements with Supermarket Bouquets for the winter holidays!

Register here

Date: Tuesday, December 14
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.
Cost: $10 per person.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-326-7601.

VICTORY GARDENS

Chatham, Morris County, Morris Township

#distancelearning with @MorrisParksNJ

October 3, 2021 DenvilleAdmin

Horticulture – Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960 – For more information, 973-326-7601.

Thursday, October 14 – Red. Yellow. Orange. – Plant Chromotograhpy: Red, orange, and yellow. Learn the hows and whys of leaves turning different colors in the fall and expirement with leaf pigments and colors. Register here.

Environmental Education – Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928 – For more information, 973-635-6629.

Thursday, October 21 – Not So Creepy!: Despite their fearsome reputations, many of the creatures that we consider “creepy” are actually crucial to the natural world and feature unique adaptations for survival. Discover the truth about a variety of unloved NJ species. Perfect for Halloween! Register here.

Historic Sites – Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960 – For more information, 973-326-7645.

Thursday, October 7 – Potions Class : It’s spooky season! In this class we are going to create potions and slime using easy to find ingredients. Learn what a non-Newtonian fluid is, create chemical reactions and craft a magical treat. No prior wizardry experience required!

Date: Thursday, October 7—Thursday, October 21
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Various locations.
Cost: $10 per child.
Register here

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
973-326-7600
https://www.morrisparks.net/