If you want to see the most birds on your spring bird walks, it’s crucial to learn some of their songs. After discussing the reasons why birds sing and call, discover how to recognize many of the most common songs using easy memory devices. Then we will walk the trails listening for and identifying all the birds we hear. Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
Date: Tuesday, May 17
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928.
Cost: $10 per person.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973-635-6629.
Tuesday, May 17: Glacial Geology – This program for older homeschoolers features a 2-3 mile hike on the rugged trails of Pyramid Mountain with a nature lesson along the way! In this session, we will learn about the fascinating geology of Pyramid Mountain with its glacial erratic boulders and gneiss bedrock. Bring a snack and water and wear appropriate shoes for hiking.
Tuesday, June 21: Amphibians – This program for older homeschoolers features a 2-3 mile hike on the rugged trails of Pyramid Mountain with a nature lesson along the way! In this session, we will learn about the amphibians of the forest: toads, newts, frogs and salamanders. Hikers should bring a snack and water and wear appropriate shoes for hiking.
Be it frozen frogs, busy beavers or hunting herons, the creatures of the Great Swamp have some downright weird adaptations. Join us as we explore the wild ways that the wetland organisms have adapted to their environments with a guided walk and activities.
Date: Monday, May 16
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928.
Cost: $5 per person.
Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973-635-6629.
New continued Craft Programs from Fosterfields Living Historical Farm @MorrisParksNJ
Happy Mother’s Day! Adult and child pairs will create three bars of soap for mom, grandma or anyone special in their life. Using glycerin, herbs and essential oils, everyone will make their own unique soap blend!
In this in-person class, young arrangers will create a centerpiece perfect for Mother’s Day. Greens, container and decorations supplied. Attendees should bring one bouquet of flowers.
Thursday, May 26: Demystifying Design – Join Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, for a look at the elements of design and the various parts to consider when planning or re-doing your garden.
Thursday, June 23: Roses– The Beauties of the Garden – Superintendent of Horticulture and in-house Rosarian at Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Kristin Prommel, talks roses — learn the history and care of roses and view the roses in the arboretum’s gardens.
Get into the woods with like-minded kids to learn different outdoor skills while building confidence!
Tuesday, May 24: Finding Your Way at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm – In this session, learn the basics of navigation using maps and compasses, the sun and the stars. Register here.
Tuesday, June 14: Camping at Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center – In this session, they learn how to set up a camp using a tent and tarp, plus build a small campfire.
Thursday, June 9: Beautiful Bees – All kinds of bees are busy visiting flowers to gather pollen and nectar. Learn what kinds of bees live in the Great Swamp, why they sometimes sting, and many more facts with a story and a guided walk.
