Category Archives: Morris County

Morris County, Morris Township

Fall Farm Fun @MorrisParksNJ

Celebrate the fall season at Fosterfields!  Take an open-air wagon ride around the farm and pick your own pumpkin in our brand-new pumpkin patch!  Visit the farm and see corn grinding demos, butterchurning, cider pressing, and visit with all your favorite farm animals including the pigs, cows, sheep, goats, and chickens!  All activities are included with admission.

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

Date: Each Saturday, September 18—Sunday, October 24

Time: Timed entry: 10 a.m, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m.

Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.

Cost: $15 per person.

Register Here

Gardening has never been easier than with the Garden Wizard Cascade Garden 4 ft. Raised Garden. The tiered design allows you to plant more vegetation in a smaller space allows for a convenient spot to sit and provides dimension for an eye-catching aesthetic. The walls can be filled with over 30 gallons of water to provide your plants with a constant supply of water using special soaker hoses that are connected to each wall. This means less work and worry for you and more lush and beautiful plants in your garden!
Denville, Morris County

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY VOLUNTEER EVENT at Tourne County Park #Denville

Tourne County Park, McCaffrey Lane & Old Boonton Road, #Denville New Jersey 07834

National Public Lands Day by volunteering at Tourne County Park

Register here and come out and celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering at Tourne County Park #Denville . Be among thousands of people nationwide who volunteer their time during this annual recognition day to benefit public lands. Work with Morris Count Park Commission staff, @nynjtc , and Jersey Off Road Bicycle ( JORBA ) on trail maintenance/ construction and invasive removal. You will also have the opportunity to spend time developing your outdoor skills with Recreational Equipment, Inc ( REI Co-op ).

Register here to lend a hand with:

Brush & Blaze Trail Maintenance 
Hike our natural surface trails and perform general maintenance such as pruning vegetation and repainting existing trail blazes. 
Ages 16 & up.
9:30 am – 11:30 am or 12 pm – 2 pm 

Invasive Strike Force 
Join our knowledgeable staff and volunteers in invasive vegetation management throughout our wooded area in the park.
All ages.
9:30 am – 11:30 am or 12 pm – 2 pm

Trail Construction 
Expect to get dirty and have a ton of fun learning hands-on trail building techniques for a brand-new trails at Tourne County Park.  
Ages 16 & up.
9:30 am – 11:30 am or 12 pm – 2 pm

  • Date: Saturday, September 25
  • Time: Multiple time options.
  • Location: Tourne County Park, McCaffrey Lane & Old Boonton Road, #Denville New Jersey 07834
  • Cost: FREE
  • Contact: Preregistration is required

Gardening has never been easier than with the Garden Wizard Cascade Garden 4 ft. Raised Garden. The tiered design allows you to plant more vegetation in a smaller space allows for a convenient spot to sit and provides dimension for an eye-catching aesthetic. The walls can be filled with over 30 gallons of water to provide your plants with a constant supply of water using special soaker hoses that are connected to each wall. This means less work and worry for you and more lush and beautiful plants in your garden!

Morris County, Morris Township

FLOWER ARRANGING WITH GARDEN FLOWERS @MorrisParks

A favorite with #MorrisCty residents! FLOWER ARRANGING WITH GARDEN FLOWERS @MorrisParks ! Get your seat!

  • Date: Tuesday, September 14
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m
  • Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960
  • Cost: $30 per person
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, 973-326-7601

Register here.

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600
Make your yard wildlife friendly while producing flowers for drying and gifting!
Morris County

Learn Seed Saving @MorrisParks #distancelearning

September 16th and September 23rd, 12pm – 12:45pm

#distancelearning program – Register Here

Save your own seeds for use in the coming years to save money and perpetuate favorite plants?  Learn the hows and whys of seed saving and what do this fall to get started as you clean up your garden.  

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600
Know where your food comes from. Grow Your Lown!
Morris County, Morris Township

Photo Scavenger Hunt @MorrisParks

Follow the clues and discover all the important things you should know about plants, without ever going to school! Find all the items and win a prize.

Register here.

  • Date: Wednesday, September 1st — Thursday, September 30
  • Time: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960
  • Cost: $10 per family or group of 6
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, 973-326-7601
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600 

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Morris County

Animal Artists – Virtual Program by @MorrisParks

Learn to draw a NJ native animal and create your own masterpiece in this virtual program, #distancelearning !  Guess the animal of the month with clues, then learn all the facts about this animal’s life before learning to draw it using simple shapes and lines, guided by Miss Jenny.

  • Date: Wednesday, July 14
  • Time: 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
  • Location: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928.
  • Cost: $6 per child.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, 973.635.6629.

Register here

All-in-One Bunny Garden Variety Pack
Garden Variety Pack to attract Bunnies
Morris County

Forest Bathing @MorrisParks

Enjoy a combination of Japanese-inspired walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion, guided by an expert.

Saturday, July 10 – Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center

Saturday, July 17 – Willowwood Arboretum

Sunday, July 18 – Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Saturday, August 21 – Bamboo Brook Environmental Education Center

Sunday,  August 22 – Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Saturday, September 11 – Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center

Saturday, September 18 – Willowwood Arboretum

Sunday, September 19 – Frelinghuysen Arboretum

  • Date: Saturday, July 10—Sunday, September 19
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
  • Locations: Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center, 200 Pottersville Road, Chester, NJ 07930;
  • Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Road, Chester Township, 07931;
  • Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960;
  • Bamboo Brook Environmental Education Center, 170 Longview Road, Chester Township, 07931.
  • Cost: $20 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, 973.326.7601.

Register here

All-in-One Medicinal Herb Garden Seed Bank
Medicinal Herb Garden – Grow Herbal Mediciness and Natural Remedies
Morris County

#MorrisCty – Photo Contest Hosted by The Raptor Trust

The Raptor Trust Photography Contest Sponsored by Unique Photo

Entry Deadline: July 15, 2021

Entry package: $10 for 3 photo submissions. Submissions are limited to 3 photos per person. 

Who may enter: Open to all adults age 18 and older in the United States. Grand prize winners must be able to visit NJ within 2021 to receive the entirety of their prize. 

Categories*: 

  • Raptors in Action
  • Wonderful Waterfowl
  • Spring Songbirds

*Birds must be native to the mid-Atlantic US, photos do not have to be taken in NJ.

Divisions: Professional and Amateur

  • A professional is defined as someone who makes more than 51% of their income through photography. 
  • An amateur is defined as anyone who makes less than 51% of their income through photography. 

Prizes: 

  • Unique Photo will feature all winning photos in their gallery.
  • A winner for each category will be selected and these six winners will receive a Raptor Trust gift bag.
  • A “Best in Show” photo will be chosen from the category winners in the professional and amateur divisions. These two winners will receive a private, guided tour of The Raptor Trust and a photo session with some of The Raptor Trust’s educational ambassador birds. 

Register for this Contest Here

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Morris County

#MorrisCty Memorial Day Observance

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners Will be Hosting Their Annual Memorial Day Observance & Presentation of Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals to Local Veterans

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 @ 12 noon

Lawn Access Will be Limited Due to COVID-19 Restrictions that are still in place

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Thank you for your service!

Create a Victory Garden! – Learn More

Find a fun seed variety pack and have fun growing your own vegetables!

Grow Your Own Victory Garden!