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BEGINNER’S EMBROIDERY: WEEPING CHERRY
April 27
Learn the fundamentals of embroidery during this beginner’s level workshop. Participants will create and take home a Weeping Cherry design. Click here for more.
Cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required.
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LITTLE FARM FRIENDS: WAGON RIDE
April 28
Take a wagon ride around the farm and see the sights! See different parts of Fosterfields and hear some history of the farm. Find out more info.
Cost: $10 per child. Preregistration is required.
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SPRING SATURDAY TOUR AT OF FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM
April 29
Visit the beautiful gardens and grounds of the historic Frelinghuysen Arboretum with a guided tour. Meet by the main kiosk near the parking lot. Learn more here.
Cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
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MRS. WOODS’ HERB GARDEN
April 29
Learn how herbs were used in the early American household for culinary, medicinal, and dye stuffs. After visiting our herb garden, you will create a unique herb garden to take home. Click here to learn more.
Cost: $30 per person. Preregistration is required.
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LEAVE NO TRACE FAMILY HIKE
April 30
We hear the term "Leave No Trace" all the time, but what does it really mean? It turns out there are 7 principles of LNT that every hiker, camper, or nature enthusiast should know. Learn all about them as you take a guided nature walk with a naturalist. Find out more!
Cost: FREE. Preregistration is required.
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PLANT OF THE MONTH CLUB: TOTALLY TOMATOES
May 1
Meet in person with other plant lovers and learn about New Jersey's favorite fruit -- the tomato. Start tomatoes from seed and learn how botanists graft plants by grafting your own. Learn more here.
Cost: $10 per child with an adult. Preregistration is required.
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SPRING LEARN-TO-SKATE
May 1
Learning to ice skate provides a fun and positive experience that can last a lifetime. Classes include 30 minutes of group instruction each week, yearly membership with Learn to Skate USA & 8 Public skating admissions for practice. Skate rental is $3 per class. Check it out!
Cost: $180 per person. Preregistration is required.
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RESERVOIR RAMBLE HIKE FOR ADULTS
May 2
What better way to spend a Tuesday afternoon? This 4 mile hike goes along the Taylortown Reservoir for its beautiful views, then loops around to the famous Tripod Rock, and back down the Blue Trail of Pyramid Mountain. This hike is moderate to difficult, on rocky and hilly terrain. Come prepared with proper attire, water, and snacks. Click here to learn more.
Cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
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LITTLE HISTORY EXPLORERS AT HISTORIC SPEEDWELL
May 4
We sit or squirm Thursday mornings for a story and a snack with young learners and a parent. Afterwards, enjoy an age-appropriate craft and a sense-based tour in one of our historic spaces. Find out more info.
Cost: $8 per child. Preregistration is required.
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SPRING SOAP MAKING FOR KIDS
May 4
Spring is full of scents and flowers. Young crafters will use essential oils and pressed flowers to make 3 different kinds of spring-themed soap. Mother's Day is just around the corner, and this is the perfect gift for your special grown-up. Click here for more info.
Cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.
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 BORN TO BE SHORN
May 13
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. Learn how wool is used for crafts such as spinning, felting, and natural dyeing! Check it out!
Cost: $10 per person.
TUBBS LECTURE - THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY DOGWOOD BREEDING PROGRAM: A LONG HISTORY SUPPORTS AN EXCITING FUTURE
May 20
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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MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS: SOAP MAKING
May 6
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! Price includes admission to the farm. Learn more here.
Cost: $20 per adult/child pair. Preregistration is required.
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CHILDREN'S TOUR OF THE WILLOWS
May 6
Step back in time at the Willows Mansion! Learn about the people who lived there and use your senses of sight, sound, smell, and touch to learn about life in the past. This tour is designed for kids. Click here to learn more!
Cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
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CAMPOUT ON THE BEACH
June 16
Join us for a night of camping on the beach at Sunrise Lake Beach Club! Enjoy an evening full of s’mores, stargazing, and campfire stories while creating unforgettable memories. Fall asleep to the gentle sounds of the lake and wake up with a stunning sunrise. Don’t miss this unique opportunity for the whole family to unwind and connect with nature. Find out more!
Cost: $60 per family. Preregistration is required.
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