Morris County Park Commission 300 Mendham Road Morris Township, NJ 07960 P: 973-326-7600
Every animal must make a choice in the wintertime in order to survive. Learn what NJ wildlife do – you’ll be surprised at the answers! – on an easy hike with a naturalist.
Morris County Park Commission 300 Mendham Road Morris Township, NJ 07960 973-326-7600
Can you tell a ladybug’s age by its spots? If you cut a worm in half, do you get two worms? Is the Daddy Long Legs the most venomous spider? You’ll be amazed at the things you thought were true and true facts that are hard to believe about New Jersey animals! Our naturalist will wow you with facts while you walk the trail.
Rich Collins is a Certified Guide for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT), based in Morristown & Barnegat Light, New Jersey. His company, Friendly Territory, specializes in Nature & Forest Therapy walks and retreats. He is a husband, proud father and grandfather, entrepreneur, and daily meditator.
Saturday, November 20, 2021: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931.
Sunday, November 21, 2021: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ 07960.
Adults.
Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Location: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931.Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ 07960.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-326-7601.
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Attention! The Brighter Blooms Nules Clementine Dwarf Fruit Tree only grows up to two feet! Bring a little of the outside to the inside! Trees produce fresh oxygen, cleans the home of carbon dioxides and produces fresh, edible clementines! What better roommate can one have?
Have fun with another dwarf delight! Add a touch of tropics to your home with a banana plant!
Every animal poops! But did you know that poop can tell you which animal was there, when it was there, and what they ate? Learn the secrets of scat with a naturalist.
It’s that time of year when we start to think about turkeys! Wild turkeys out in the forest are fascinating creatures. Learn all about them with a story, touchable artifacts, and a guided walk.
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!
The scarecrows are back! Can you use the clues to find all the scarecrows in this fun family photo scavenger hunt? Take a photo of each and win a prize.
Date: Friday, October 1—Sunday, November 7
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.
