CIVIL WAR WEEKEND

Civil War Weekend is back at Fosterfields! Join the NJ 2nd Brigade as they host a reenactment weekend.  See skirmishes, camp set-ups, and more during this family-friendly event. 

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

 NJ 2nd Brigade

Preregistration is required. Register here.

  • Date: Saturday, June 11—Sunday, June 12
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
  • Cost: $10 per person. Free for kids ages 3 & under.
  • Contact: For more information, call 973.326.7645.





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Piglets Have Arrived @ Fosterfields Living Historical Farm!

The piglets have arrived! Help farm staff weigh the piglets by putting them in the crate and onto the scale. How much will they weigh? 

Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience

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

Register here.

  • Date: Saturday, June 4
  • Time: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
  • Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
  • Cost: $10 per person. Free for kids ages 3 & under.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973-326-7645.


Want to speed up the composting time? Bring in the experts!

#Denville – Cooking Connection with Denville Library – #distancelearning

May 25th – 7:00pm – Salads Don’t Have to be Boring !

If you love cooking and learning about the latest food trends, be sure to join the Cooking Connection, a monthly virtual program where we will discuss cookbook recommendations, share recipes and cooking tips, and more!  Monthly lists of resources will be provided based upon that month’s theme. 

Register for this event @ DenvilleLibrary.org





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Born to be Shorn !

Born to be Shorn
Born to be Shorn at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

It’s time for a haircut! Visit Fosterfields and watch master shearer, Margaret Quinn, demonstrate how to properly shear a sheep, the old-fashioned way. Timed entries throughout day. This event is Rain or Shine.

  • Date: Saturday, May 14
  • Time: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
  • Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
  • Cost: $10 per person. Free for kids age 3 & under.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973-326-7645.

Register here.





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Hey Twitchers! Introduction to Bird Songs with @MorrisParksNJ

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

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.

Register here.





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Home School Hikes @ Pyramid Mountain!

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

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. 

  • Date: Tuesday, May 17—Tuesday, June 21
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005.
  • Cost: $12 per child.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973-635-6629.

Register here.





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It is Time for Weirdos of the Wetlands !

Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience

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

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.

Register here.





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Baby Forumula Shortage? Try Goats Milk!

Nutritional adequacy of goat milk infant formulas for term infants: a double-blind randomised controlled trial | British Journal of Nutrition | Cambridge Core

Excerpt:

This 2014 study showed comparable healthy infant development between those fed goat’s milk formulas and those fed cow’s milk formulas.

More studies on goat’s milk are needed to expand upon nutritional advantages of using it for infants. But a 2019 study suggest goat’s milk-based formulas may more closely mimic human breast milk when it comes to a handful of protective prebiotics called oligosaccharides, which help promote gut health and even immune development.

One thing to note: The nutritional content of goat’s milk-based formulas will differ by brand, so review your formula choice with your pediatrician before feeding it to your baby. Then, you can feel confident it meets standard nutritional and safety requirements. /truncated More: Nutritional adequacy of goat milk infant formulas for term infants: a double-blind randomised controlled trial | British Journal of Nutrition | Cambridge Core


Goat milk formula could benefit infant gut health

Excerpt:

Research suggests goat milk infant formula has similar prebiotic properties to breast milk and could play a role in supporting healthy gut function in infants. /truncated More: Goat milk formula could benefit infant gut health — ScienceDaily


British Journal Of Midwifery – Is goat milk infant formula a safe alternative to cows’ milk infant formula?

Excerpt:

This 2014 study showed comparable healthy infant development between those fed goat’s milk formulas and those fed cow’s milk formulas.

More studies on goat’s milk are needed to expand upon nutritional advantages of using it for infants. But a 2019 study suggest goat’s milk-based formulas may more closely mimic human breast milk when it comes to a handful of protective prebiotics called oligosaccharides, which help promote gut health and even immune development.

One thing to note: The nutritional content of goat’s milk-based formulas will differ by brand, so review your formula choice with your pediatrician before feeding it to your baby. Then, you can feel confident it meets standard nutritional and safety requirements. (snip) As a result, goat milk formula is not only a safe alternative but also has some advantages over cows’ milk formula…./ truncated More: British Journal Of Midwifery – Is goat milk infant formula a safe alternative to cows’ milk infant formula?


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#distancelearning @denvillelibrary – History of Elves!

May 19, 2022 @ 7:00pm – Brief Cultural History of Elves #distancelearning@denvillelibrary
Denville Public Library
121 Diamond Spring Road
Denville, NJ 07834
Phone: (973) 627-6555

May 19, 2022 @ 7:00pm – Virtual Cultural History of Elves with Alexander Clemente !

Are they mysterious fey, evil spirits, kindly helpers, or something else? When considering the viewpoints of several cultures, elves come in many different shapes, sizes, and possess personality traits. From where did the concept of “the elf” originate, and does modern adaptations in fantasy lore compare with their origin? This lecture will help us to address these questions and come to a deeper appreciation of yet another fantasy race.  Presented by Alexander Clemente.

Register @DenvilleLibrary





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Mother’s Day Stroll @ Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Bring your mom out for a guided stroll led by a naturalist and enjoy the splendor of the natural world on her special day with @GreatSwampNJ . !

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

Register here.

  • Date: Sunday, May 8
  • Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Location: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928.
  • Cost: FREE.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more information, call 973-635-6629.


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