Chatham, Morris County, Morris Township

#distancelearning with @MorrisParksNJ

Home School Days

Horticulture – Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960 – For more information, 973-326-7601.

Thursday, October 14 – Red. Yellow. Orange. – Plant Chromotograhpy: Red, orange, and yellow.  Learn the hows and whys of leaves turning different colors in the fall and expirement with leaf pigments and colors.     Register here.

Environmental Education – Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928 – For more information, 973-635-6629.

Thursday, October 21 – Not So Creepy!: Despite their fearsome reputations, many of the creatures that we consider “creepy” are actually crucial to the natural world and feature unique adaptations for survival.  Discover the truth about a variety of unloved NJ species.  Perfect for Halloween!     Register here.

Historic Sites – Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ  07960 – For more information, 973-326-7645.

Thursday, October 7 – Potions Class : It’s spooky season! In this class we are going to create potions and slime using easy to find ingredients.  Learn what a non-Newtonian fluid is, create chemical reactions and craft a magical treat. No prior wizardry experience required! 

  • Date: Thursday, October 7—Thursday, October 21
  • Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Location: Various locations.
  • Cost: $10 per child.
  • Register here
Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
973-326-7600
https://www.morrisparks.net/

All-in-One Fall/Winter Urban Garden Variety Pack
Hardy Seeds for Raised Beds
Morris County, Morris Township

PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT: SCARECROWS IN THE GARDEN @MorrisParksNJ

The scarecrows are back!  Can you use the clues to find all the scarecrows in this fun family photo scavenger hunt? Take a photo of each and win a prize. 

  • Date: Friday, October 1—Sunday, November 7
  • Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.
  • Cost: $10 per family or group of 6.
  • Register here
Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
973-326-7600

Pumpkin - Jack Be Little
Make your backyard a fall harvest patch !
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!
Disney

Happy Haunts @ Disney


February 14, 1969, a recording session was held at Walt Disney Productions for the much-anticipated Haunted Mansion attraction.

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The day singers, Thurl Ravenscroft, Jay Meyer, Bob Ebright, Chuck Schroeder and Verne Rowe performed the Grim Grinning Ghost theme. Afterwards, session leader Allan Davies will notice how
well the five men look together and cast them as the famous “singing bust heads” for the attraction!

Disney

The Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

October 2, 1971, the Admiral Joe Fowler Riverboat debuts operations at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.  Do you know the back story of Admiral Joe Fowler, a Disney Legend? 

Disney Legend, Joe the “Can do” guy Fowler (July 9, 1894 – December 6, 1993) attended the United States Naval Academy and was a graduate from M.I.T. with a master’s degree in naval architecture. He was a rear admiral of the United States Navy, who after his retirement had an important role in overseeing the construction of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Joe Fowler was hired as a construction boss for Disneyland. After Disneyland was completed, Fowler stayed on as General Manager of the park for its first 10 years, and assisted with the construction of Walt Disney World. He retired from The Walt Disney Company in 1978 though he continued on as a consultant.

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The dock for the two large ships in Disneyland’s Rivers of America, located across from The Haunted Mansion is named Fowler’s Harbor. One of the buildings is called “Fowler’s Inn”. In 1999, one of the ferries that crosses the Seven Seas Lagoon taking guests from the Ticket and Transportation Center to the Magic Kingdom was renamed Admiral Joe Fowler in his honor; it was originally known as the Magic Kingdom I.

June 14, 1958, The dock in Frontierland and the southwest side of the Rivers of America were named Fowler’s Harbor.

Admiral Joe Fowler was without question, one of the most productive and knowledgeable men in Disney History.

Admiral Fowler, thank you for your service, thank you for the magic, and rest in peace.
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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