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D.I.Y. BATH BOMBS & SHOWER STEAMERS
April 13
Join us for making some selfcare bath bombs and shower steamers! Create your own unique blend of scents to treat yourself at the end of the day. For more info, click here!
Cost: $35 per person. Preregistration is suggested.
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KIDS IN THE WILD: TRACKS
April 15
Join us to get into the woods, learning different outdoor skills, meeting other like-minded kids, and building confidence. In this session, gain some basic tracking skills as you learn about animal tracks, measurements, and gaits. Learn more here.
Cost: $10 per child. Preregistration is suggested.
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DIG IT! A JUNIOR ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD DAY
April 15
Learn the basic skills of archaeology and discover the treasures we walk over each day in our new outdoor dig center. Our field team will each have an area to dig, sketch, and explore, before learning about how to preserve the artifacts that we find. Check it out!
Cost: FREE with admission. Preregistration is suggested.
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SPRING FORWARD 5K
April 16
Join us on a beautiful 5K run/walk on the scenic trails of Central Park of Morris County. After completing your run, you'll end the race with a one of a kind finisher medal and post race festivities. Family and Friends welcome! Runners and walkers of all abilities welcome! Whether you're a beginner running their first race or you're lacing up your running shoes for your 100th, this course is perfect for everyone. Sign up here!
Cost: $45 per person. Preregistration is required.
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LENAPE LIFE
April 16
Get a feel for what life in New Jersey was like hundreds of years ago for the Lenni-Lenape! Tour our decorated model wigwam, try out stone and wooden tools, learn the games Lenape children played and try making a fire with a bow drill. Check it out!
Cost: $12 per person. Preregistration is required.
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ADVENTURES IN STEM: DYNAMIC DIRT
April 18
Young scientists explore different parts of the natural world through experiments and activities in this series. Science will surprise you with things that you didn't know were possible! In this session, get your hands dirty with experiments that will help us discover the properties that make wetland soil so unique! Find out more info here.
Cost: $8 per child. Preregistration is required.
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BEGINNER’S CROCHET
April 19
Spring is the time to learn new things! Come out and learn how to make a scarf. Materials will be provided, including yarn and a hook to take home. Click here for more.
Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
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DELIGHTFUL DAFFODILS AT THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM
April 19
Explore the daffodils and other early spring bloomers at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Meet by the main kiosk near the parking lot. Learn more here.
Cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
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GARDEN BUDS
April 14 – June 16
Instill a love of gardening in preschoolers, and maybe even dust off your own green thumb in this 10 week, hands-on gardening series. Little gardeners and their adult helpers plant, harvest, and even taste vegetables straight from their gardens. Check it out!
Cost: $150 per child with an adult. Preregistration is required.
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 BATTER UP!
April 22
Celebrate America’s pastime at Fosterfields! Come to the farm to experience a day of fun including fishing, cooking demonstrations, and a tour of The Willows mansion. At noon, the Flemington Neshanock’s take on the Hoboken Nine in a historic baseball game. Learn more here.
Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is suggested.
 TUBBS LECTURE - THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY DOGWOOD BREEDING PROGRAM: A LONG HISTORY SUPPORTS AN EXCITING FUTURE
April 23
Associate Professor of Plant Biology at Rutgers University, Tom Molnar, will speak on the university's long history of research and breeding of Dogwoods from its beginning in the 1960s through his own new cultivar Cornus kousa Scarlet Fire®. Learn the history of this great landscape tree and get a glimpse of new plants in the pipeline. Join Dr. Molnar in the Stone Barn at Willowwood Arboretum. Click here to learn more.
Cost: $25 per person. Preregistration is required.
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SUNSHINE YOGA FOR KIDS: PLANET EARTH
April 21
An awesome class for kids who want to play games, use their imaginations, and have FUN! Each class is taught by a licensed instructor and centers around a nature theme. Kids learn 5 yoga poses to use in our games. At the end of every class, we will talk about a “big feeling,” such as being mad, and learn a new tool to help us cope with that feeling. Click here for more info.
Cost: $12 per child. Preregistration is required.
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FOREST BATHING WITH RICH COLLINS, ANFT GUIDE
April 22 at Willowwood Arboretum and April 23 at Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Enjoy a combination of Japanese-oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion in the gardens and on the paths of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Click here for more!
Cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required.
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MEET THE AMAZING RAPTOR TRUST!
April 22
The Raptor Trust is an amazing organization in our own backyard that is renowned across the country for its work to save thousands of injured birds each year. In this interactive presentation, hear their true success stories spotlighting the amazing things their staff and volunteers have had to do to help birds big and small get back into the natural world. We’ll also learn how people can be part of the problem, and you’ll leave with easy, actionable ideas for how to help birds thrive. Finish with a meet and greet with a LIVE rescued bird of prey! Find out more.
Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
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GOLDEN HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
April 23
Join Fosterfields staff as "golden hour" begins on the farm and take photos of our amazing farm animals, landscapes, and historically preserved buildings. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to this unique exclusive experience to photograph the beauty of the farm. Learn more.
Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
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