The Native Americans use to tie off saplings to guide trees to grow in this manner to mark territory. This is one of the trees discovered by @StrangeMorris Thank you for sharing!
Category Archives: Morris County
#MorrisCty – Little Farm Friends – Fosterfields
LITTLE FARM FRIENDS
Ages 3 – 5.
Enjoy a beautiful Saturday morning at Fosterfields! Learn about life on the farm and how to take care of the animals. Collect eggs, plant your own garden, and visit the friendly horses and cows. Select Saturdays: April 6 – June 15. Each one-hour session features a unique theme:
April 6: Sheep
April 20: Eggs to Chicks
May 4: Baby Animals
May 18: Horses & Carriages
June 1: Gardens
June 15: Cows
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Date:Saturday, April 6—Saturday, June 15
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Time:10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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Location:
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township.
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Cost:$8 per parent/child pair, $4 per additional siblings, or $45 for the series of 6 classes.
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Contact:Preregistration is required. To register, e-mail AHartley-Kong@morrisparks.net.
#MorrisCty – Workers on the Farm, 1900s – Fosterfields
WORKERS ON THE FARM: 1900S IMMIGRATION EXPERIENCE
Experience a day in the life of Irish immigrant farm workers and house servants who worked for the Foster family during the 19th and 20th centuries. Take an exciting journey through history learning their unique stories, help with farm chores and spring cleaning duties, and enjoy Irish-American musical performances. Visit the farm animals, too. Join a special ceremony at 1 p.m. honoring the late workers who made significant contributions to the development of Fosterfields. Friends members are half price with a current membership card.
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Date:Saturday, April 13
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Time:11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Location:
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township.
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Cost:$8 per adult, $7 per senior (65+), $6 per child age 4 – 16, and $4 per child age 2 & 3. FREE for children under age 2.
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Contact:973.326.7645.
#MorrisCty – Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Summer Camp Registration
Looking for a fun, unique experience for your child this summer? Check out our wide range of action-packed and memorable summer camps for kids with a variety of interests. These popular programs fill up FAST, so register today!
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Date:Wednesday, March 6—Saturday, June 1
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Time:Varies based on camp.
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Location:
Varies based on camp.
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Cost:Varies based on camp.
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Contact:973-326-7600
#MorrisCty – Snowshoe Sundays at Pyramid Mountain
Snowshoe Sundays at Pyramid Mountain NHA
Ages 10 & Up.
Get outside and active this winter, and experience the unique and exhilarating sport of snowshoeing! Enjoy a guided trek exploring the beautiful winter scenery and looking for signs of wildlife – all while getting a great workout. No experience is necessary. Please call in advance regarding conditions.
If you already know how to snowshoe or want to venture out on your own, various sizes, including children’s, are available for one-day rental and use at Pyramid Mountain NHA. You must be 18 years or older to rent shoes, and a photo ID or rental deposit of $10/pair per day by cash is required. Shoes can be rented between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and must be returned by 4 pm the same day.
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Date:Sunday, March 10
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Time:1 p.m. if renting shoes, 1:30 p.m. if using your own.
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Location:
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historical Area, 472 Boonton Avenue, Montville Township (Intersection of Mars Court and Boonton Avenue).
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Cost:$5 per person for trek, $15 for trek and snowshoe rental.
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Contact:Preregistration is required. To register and for conditions, 973.334.3130.
#MorrisCty – Teachers, Students! Win Money by NJ Resources
Picture This, Caption That! Contest
Students can win $500.
Teachers can win $100!
Your school can win $1,000!
Picture This – Caption That! is our new, simple photo caption contest to inspire students in grades six through eight to think about science, energy conservation and environmental stewardship, while encouraging their artistic and communication skills.
We’ve timed our newest contest to end right before Earth Day 2019 … a great way to bring protecting the environment to the classroom.
We’ll select three winning entries. Here are the amazing prizes schools, students and teachers can win:
- $1,000 for winning student’s school
- $500 for winning student
- $100 for winning student’s teacher
By telling a visual story with fun and creative captions, students can demonstrate critical thinking and creative writing skills.
If you’re a teacher or school administrator for grades six through eight, please e-mail speakers@njng.com for more information and a contest kit.
All submissions are due March 15, 2019.
For complete contest rules, click here.
#ROCKAWAY BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HOSTING ALICE TRAINING ON MARCH 19TH AND MARCH 20TH 8AM TO 5PM
ROCKAWAY BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HOSTING ALICE TRAINING ON MARCH 19TH AND MARCH 20TH 8AM TO 5PM
#MorrisCty – No Power? Water and Ice Locations by JCP&L
Water and ice locations
JCP&L is offering free water and ice to customers who are without power. #MorrisCty Customers can pick up water and ice at the following locations:
| Morris | Boonton | ACME | 550 Myrtle Ave |
| Morris | Boonton | Kings | 115 Hawkins Place |
| Morris | Chatham | Kings | 393 Main Street |
| Morris | Chatham | Shop Rite of Chatham | 641 Shunpike Rd / Southern Blvd |
| Morris | Chester | Shop Rite of Chester | 195 Route 206 South |
| Morris | Denville | ACME | 123 E Main St Suite 1 |
| Morris | Flanders | Shop Rite – Ronetco | 90 Bartley Rd Flanders |
| Morris | GILLETTE, NJ | Kings | 977 VALLEY RD |
| Morris | Morris Plains | Shop Rite of Morris | 1711 Routes 10 (& 202) |
| Morris | Morris Plains | ACME | 329 Speedwell Ave |
| Morris | Morristown | Kings | 191 South Street |
| Morris | Netcong | Shop Rite – Ronetco | 75 US 46 Netcong NJ |
| Morris | Oak Ridge | ACME Oak Ridge | 5774 Berkshire Valley Road |
| Morris | Randolph | ACME | 690 Millbrook Avenue |
| Morris | Rockaway | Shop Rite | 437 Rt 46 |
| Morris | Stirling | Shop Rite | 1153 Valley Road |
| Morris | Sucasaunna | Shop Rite – Ronetco | 281-021 Rt 10 Succasunna |
| Morris | Wharton | Shop Rite | 314 Rt 15 |
#MorrisCty “Park Palooza” – April 27, 2019
Morris County “Park Palooza” on April 27
Food Trucks, Biergarten, and Live Bands!
Mark your calendars for an upcoming, one-of-a-kind spring outdoor festival, the Morris County Park Palozza, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at Lewis Morris County Park.
Park Palooza will feature more than 20 food trucks, a biergarten (beer garden), live music, and games and activities for adults and children hosted by Jersey Club Sports. It is set to run from from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lewis Morris, which is located in Morris Township.
You’ll be able to grab a bite to eat from a variety of popular food trucks, throw back a few hand-crafted brews, wine or sangria; all while listening to one of the three featured bands. Pack a blanket and chairs, and enjoy live country to rock to classics music from The Nicco And Tommy Duo, The City Limit, and Jazmyn Adelle Trio.
Jersey Club Sports will offer games for adults and kids, such as “Giant Tic, Tac, Toe” and “Giant Jenga,” corn hole, hula hoop races, face painting, and plenty more.
Proceeds from this event, hosted by Garden State Food Truck Festival, will benefit the Morris County Park Commission.
Tickets can be purchased prior to the event at a discounted rate of $5 per adult and $2 per child at gardenstatefoodtruckfest.com. On the day of the event, the cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child.
There will be FREE parking, and admission allows for re-entrance throughout the day. All foods and beverages are sold separately.
For more information and directions to Lewis Morris County Park, visit morrisparks.net.
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600
#MorrisCty Dr. Seuss Family Fun Day @MorrisMuseumNJ ! March 2, 2019
Dr. Seuss Family Fun Day
Saturday, March 2, 2019, 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Early Access for Families with Disabilities at 10:00AM
Celebrate the 114th birthday of one of the most beloved children’s authors – Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel.
- Craft Making – make a hat like the Cat’s to wear throughout the day at the Museum and enjoy once you return home
- Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday – create your own greeting to honor this special day and share it on our Dr. Seuss Birthday board.
- Dr. Seuss Reading Room – share some quiet time in a comfortable chair with a child exploring the books of Dr.
Seuss. - Learn more about Dr. Seuss – through worksheets and other activities related to Dr. Seuss and your favorite characters.
- Photo opportunities – there will be multiple chances throughout the day to take your photo at special Dr. Seuss
inspired stations.
- Access to the Museum’s Exhibitions
- Trumpets, Weird and Wonderful: Treasures from the National Music Museum
- Mega Model Trains – on view for this special Family Fun Day
- Murtogh D. Guinness Collection of Mechanical Musical Instruments and Automata
- Bickford Theatre Children’s Show (separate admission fee) at 11:00AM and 1:30PM – Seussology (purchase tickets online or call the Bickford Theatre Box Office at 973.971.3706.
