Category Archives: Morris County

#MorrisCty – Forest Bathing in @MorrisParksNJ

Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

March 19:   Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931.

March 20:  Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.

Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

Register here.

  • Date: Saturday, March 19—Sunday, March 20
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
  • Location: Locations vary.
  • Cost: $20 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973.326.7601.




VICTORY GARDENS

#MorrisCty #distancelearning – Deer Me!

Virtual Lunch and Learn with @MorrisParksNJ #distancelearning

Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

March 17 – White-tailed deer are both a scourge and a beauty in NJ.  How did we get to this point?  You’ll be amazed to learn the history of deer in NJ and their adaptations for survival.  Learn solutions for keeping deer out of  gardens.

Horticulture – Register here.

March 24: The Story of Tulip – Did you know that tulips used to be worth more than gold?  Discover their amazing history and botany of this garden favorite.

  • Date: Thursday, March 17—Thursday, March 24
  • Time: 12 noon – 12:45 p.m.
  • Location: Locations vary.
  • Cost: $10 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973.635.6629 (Environmental Education) or 973.326.7601 (Horticulture).


Solar Garden Fairy

#MorrisCty – Skulls and Bones Program from @MorrisParksNJ

Become a forensic scientist for wildlife as you examine real skulls and bones to determine what animal they came from.  Learn about the 4 types of mammal teeth as you crunch on carrots and apple slices and then determine what the animals eat by looking at the teeth in their skulls.

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience

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  • Date: Monday, March 7
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Avenue, Montville Township, 07045 (intersection of Mars Court and Boonton Avenue).
  • Cost: $5 per child.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-635-6629



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#DISTANCELEARNING – Get the Dirt on Dirt with @ANNFAHEY3 ! Virtual Lunch and Learn!

Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, will discuss the science of soil and and the importance of adding compost or not! Learn easy ways to start or speed up your compost pile and make a simple home soil test.

Register !

Virtual Lunch and Learn: The Dirt on Dirt

Meeting Details

02/24/2022 -02/24/2022 Time: 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm : Virtual Program




VICTORY GARDENS

Home School Days with @MorrisParksNJ

Environmental Education in Animal Tracking – February 24, 2022

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February 24:  Animal Tracking – Learn all there is to know about the footprints that animals leave behind: How can we tell who made them?  What do the tracks and trails tell us?  You’ll be a tracking expert after learning to move with the 4 mammal gaits and matching mystery tracks to their makers.

Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600




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LITTLE FARM FRIENDS with @MorrisParksNJ !

Come to Fosterfields Living Historical Farm for Feeding Day!

March 18th Learn what farm animals eat and help feed them!

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  • Date: Friday, March 18
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
  • Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
  • Cost: $10 per child.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-326-7645.
Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600





VICTORY GARDENS

#DISTANCELEARNING – VIRTUAL FLORAL ARRANGING WITH @ANNFAHEY3

Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education will demonstrate how to design beautiful floral arrangements with Supermarket Bouquets for the Thanksgiving table.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Use your own supermarket flowers to create a knock-out bouquet to give to your special Valentine. Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, will lead this hands-on, virtual class. We supply greens and container and you supply the flowers.

Register here.

  • Date: Tuesday, February 8
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  • Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.
  • Cost: $25 per person.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973.326.7601.

Make your yard wildlife friendly while producing flowers for drying and gifting!

THE TRUTH ABOUT GROUNDHOGS AT PYRAMID MOUNTAIN

Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

Ages 5 – 10.

Just in time for Groundhog Day, discover why woodchucks are actually pretty interesting animals with a story, walk and craft.

Register here.

  • Date: Tuesday, February 1
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Avenue, Montville Township, 07045 (intersection of Mars Court and Boonton Avenue).
  • Cost: $7 per child.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-635-6629.




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200 Club of Morris County – Scholarships!

The 200 Club of Morris County
PO Box 231
Succasunna, NJ 07876-0231
Lori Richmond,
Club Administrator
973-630-7933
200clubofmorris@comcast.net

The 200 Club of Morris County has a scholarship opportunity for #MorrisCty high school seniors that have volunteered with the #MorrisCty police departments, fire departments and first aid squads !

See if you qualify for the @200ClubMorris Scholarship !

200 Club of Morris County