Category Archives: Morris County

#Boonton #Morriscty – Jobs! Our own Sheep Hill Observatory

I am always surprised to learn that our Sheep Hill Observatory seems to be a hidden secret. We have our own 18 inch Newtonian mounted telescope and astronomical observatory right here in #Boonton , #MorrisCty .

This is the place to be on the Friday nights when it is open to the public! And if you want to go more often, join the Association!

Right now, they are hiring contractors to fix the dome. They have funding; but need workers!

(20+) Contractor in Boonton, NJ at Sheep Hill Astronomical Association | Facebook

Job Description

To all of the friends of the Sheep Hill Astronomical Association, we need your help! As you may, or may not know, our observatory dome is in desperate need of repair. We finally have the funds we need to get the work done and we have a few contractors that have expressed interest in the past on helping us out, but we’re still looking for more help. If you or someone you know have experience with metal fabrication, welding, paint stripping and recoating, rental of construction fencing and most importantly rigging and crane operation please contact us! We’re not looking for free work, although we won’t turn it down. We have funds. We can pay. Thank you!


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#MorrisCty The Raptor Trust is Reopening!

You need to make an appointment and reserve your visit; but, The Raptor Trust is coming back!

Fill out your online form for a reservation here

The Raptor Trust is a gem of #MorrisCty! They provide free care and assistance to injured, sick or orphaned wild birds. They also have fantastic educational programs.

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#Morriscty Virtual Lunch and Learn by @morrisparksNJ

Horticulture Lunch and Learns! – Register here. For more information, 973.326.7601.

During the shut down for COVID, I was very fortunate to have done a container garden. I brought all my containers in, stocked up on grow bulbs and was able to supplement our food supply.

Sign up for this lunch and learn about container gardening with @MorrisParksNJ !

Thursday, May 20: Tips and Tricks of Patio Container Planting – Learn the secret of putting together a spectacular summer planter for your porch or patio. 


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Create a Victory Garden! – Learn More

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

Dealing with Wild Neighbors – Virtual lunch

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Register for this Virtual Lunch and Learn: 973-635-6629

Dealing with Wild Neighbors 

Squirrels in the attic!

Raccoons in the garbage!

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Bears in the backyard!

What’s a homeowner to do when wildlife gets too close for comfort? Discover the reasons for wild animals’ behavior and simple solutions for peacefully living side by side in this LIVE, virtual presentation.

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Create a Victory Garden! – Learn More

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

VIRTUAL HOME SCHOOL DAYS by @MorrisParksNJ

Virtual Home School Days

All programs are for ages 6 – 12. 

Horticulture – Register here. For more information, 973-326-7601.

March 23 – The Power of Flower: Flower blossoms have only one job, no matter how pretty or drab they are.  Dissect a flower and learn its parts, how it does what it does, and start some flower seeds or early spring plantings. Please pick up supplies at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

Environmental Education – Register here. For more information, 973-635-6629.

March 9 – Wondrous Woodpeckers: Play a Jeopardy game to learn everything there is to know about these fascinating creatures.  Find out what kinds we have, what their unique adaptations are, and many more fun facts!

Historic Sites – Register here.  For more information, 973-631-5022. 

March 16 – Food to Faces: Students will learn the basic skills of collage in creating a human form.  They will then learn about Italian artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, who is famous for creating portraits out of food items.  After a discussion of nutrition, the participants will then create their own “portrait a la Giuseppe Arcimboldo,” creating their body out of their favorite foods. 

  • Date: Tuesday, March 9—Tuesday, March 23
  • Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Location: Virtual programs hosted by the Morris County Park Commission.
  • Cost: $10/child per class. A $2 material fee may apply.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. Please contact the pertinent division above for more information.

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#Morriscty #distancelearning – FLORAL ARRANGING WITH SUPERMARKET FLOWERS FOR THE WINTER HOLIDAYS


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 15
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  • Location: Virtual program through The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
  • Cost: $10 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, email tours@morrisparks.net.

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#MorrisCty #distancelearning – VIRTUAL WILD ABOUT WINTER MINI-CAMP

Monday, December 28—Wednesday, December 30 – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

LIVE, virtual program series, learn about animals in the winter, enjoy crafts and stories, and finish the day with a packet of other activities to try! Sign up for one or more days, as your schedule allows. Participants must call ahead to pick up their materials at the Great Swamp OEC.

Monday, December 28: Find out what animals do in winter with a LIVE (virtual) animal show!

Tuesday, December 29: Learn all about the tracks that animals leave behind in the snow and how to solve their mysteries.

Wednesday, December 30: Wild turkeys stay awake all winter.  Learn all about these amazing birds and how they survive the cold.

  • Date: Monday, December 28, Wednesday, December 30
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  • Location: Virtual program through Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center.
  • Cost: $10 per child per day.
  • Contact: For more information, 973-635-6629

Register here.

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#MorrisCty – VIRTUAL PLANT OF THE MONTH CLUB FOR KIDS – #distancelearning

Virtual Plant of the Month Club for Kids

Meet with other plant lovers, get your hands dirty, plant a new kind of interesting, creepy, unusual, or rare plant, and learn how to take care of it. 

Register here

  • Date: Monday, November 2
  • Time: 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
  • Location: Virtual program through The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
  • Cost: $10 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, email tours@morrisparks.net.

#MorrisCty – A SPOOKY STORY: HUNT ON THE FARM

Meet with other plant lovers, get your hands dirty, plant a new kind of interesting, creepy, unusual, or rare plant, and learn how to take care of it. 

Register here

  • Date: Monday, November 2
  • Time: 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
  • Location: Virtual program through The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
  • Cost: $10 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, email tours@morrisparks.net.
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