Category Archives: Morris County

Morris County, Morris Township, Morristown

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

New Craft Programs @ Fosterfields Living Historical Farm @MorrisParksNJ

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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.

Related: GIFTS FROM THE HEART – TEA BAGS

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

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Morris County, Morris Township

#distancelearning – ALWAYS EVERGREEN

#distancelearning with Frelinghuysen Arboretum !

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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.

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Montville, Morris County

OWLS OF NJ WALK AND TALK AT PYRAMID MOUNTAIN #Montville

Wildlife Observations with Pyramid Mountain, Montville, NJ
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973-326-7600

Ages 5 & up.

Walk out into the darkening trails of Pyramid Mountain to learn about and look for owls.  We’ll discover which owls call our state home and why winter is a good time to try to see them.  Try making their calls and touch owl artifacts too!

Register here.

  • Date: Tuesday, January 4
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Avenue, Montville Township, 07045 (intersection of Mars Court and Boonton Avenue).
  • Cost: $6 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-635-6629

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Chatham, Morris County

OWLS OF NJ WALK AND TALK AT @GREATSWAMPNJ

Wildlife Observations with @GreatSwampNJ
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

Ages 5 & up.

Walk out into the darkening trails of the Great Swamp to learn about and look for owls.  We’ll discover which owls call our state home and why winter is a good time to try to see them.  Try making their calls and touch owl artifacts too!

Register here.

  • Date: Wednesday, January 5
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928.
  • Cost: $6 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-635-6629.

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Morris County

#distancelearning – Plant of the Month Club

#distancelearning with Frelinghuysen Arboretum !

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

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Ages 6 – 12. 

In this virtual program, meet with other plant lovers and get your hands dirty! Each month plant a new kind of interesting, creepy, unusual, or rare plant and learn how to take care of it. 

Monday, January 3: Awesome Avocados – One fruit, one seed, one tree.  Learn all about this single seeded fruit and start your own avocado tree to grow indoors. 

Monday, February 7: Pomegranates — The World Traveler of Fruits – Pomegranate trees have travelled across the world following the Silk Road, the Spice Trade, and travel to “the New World.”  Learn the history and how to grow your own pomegranite tree!

Monday, March 7: Ancient Giants – Dawn Redwoods are now found around the world.  Learn the history — it’s ancient — and discover just how easy they are to grow!

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  • Date: Thursday, January 6—Monday, March 7
  • Time: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Location: Virtual program through Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
  • Cost: $10 per child.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-326-7601.

Related:

Indoor Gardening

Dwarf Cavendish Banana Plant

GROWING AND STORING FRESH PRODUCE

Lavender As A Crop

Grow Your Own Honeycrisp Apples!

Chatham, Morris County

WILD ANIMAL EXPERTS with @GREATSWAMPNJ

Wildlife Observations with @GreatSwampNJ
Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

Friday, January7: Owls, Friday, February 4: Foxes, Friday, March 18: Frogs

Ages 6 – 10.

After school is a great time to take a nature walk and discover new facts about New Jersey’s wildlife.  Join a naturalist to learn about a new animal every month!

Register here.

  • Date: Friday, January 7—Friday, March 18
  • Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
  • Location: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928.
  • Cost: $6 per child.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-635-6629.

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Chatham, Morris County

Maple Sugaring Demos with @GreatSwampNJ

Maple Sugaring Demos
@GreatSwampNJ Maple Sugar Demonstration
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Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

Saturdays & Sundays: January 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30, February 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27, March 5, 6, and 12

Ages 5 & up.

Learn how to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and make real maple syrup over a wood-fired evaporator.  This year, the program will be held entirely outdoors, so dress for the weather.  Spiles and syrup will be available for purchase, while supplies last.

Register here.

  • Date: Saturday, January 15—Saturday, March 12
  • Time: 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.
  • Location: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928.
  • Cost: $5 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-635-6629

Related:

Indoor Gardening

Dwarf Cavendish Banana Plant

GROWING AND STORING FRESH PRODUCE

Lavender As A Crop

Grow Your Own Honeycrisp Apples!

Morris County, Morristown

Grow Your Own Honeycrisp Apples!

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#MorrisCty ! Great opportunity from @MorrisParksNJ own Fosterfield’s Living Historical Farm!

The farmers are hosting the opportunity to learn how to plan, plant and maintain an apple orchard!

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Then take this knowledge! Plant your own Dwarf Honey Crisp Apple Tree in your backyard! You need two trees to pollinate; but, these trees only grow up to four feet.

Register for this opportunity for their January 15th class!

  • Date: Saturday, January 15
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ  07960.
  • Cost: $10 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-326-7645.

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Related:

Indoor Gardening

Dwarf Cavendish Banana Plant

GROWING AND STORING FRESH PRODUCE

Lavender As A Crop

Chatham, Morris County

FULL MOON WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION With @MorrisParksNJ

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Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973-326-7600

Join a woodland gathering around a campfire under the glowing full moon to experience the historical and ceremonial aspects of the winter solstice. Listen to storytellers and enjoy hot cider and roasted marshmallows. Space is limited!

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  • Date: Friday, December 17
  • Time: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928.
  • Cost: $15 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-635-6629

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Morris County, Morristown

PRE-K NATURE ON THE FARM With @MorrisParksNJ

Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973-326-7600

Families with pre-K kids will take a walk on the trails and around the farm, learning about the natural world around them. 

Register here

  • Date: Thursday, December 16
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  • Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ  07960.
  • Cost: $10 per child.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-326-7645.

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