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Skulls and Bones
March 8
No bones about it, vertebrates have interesting skeletons! Compare yours to other species and examine real mammal, reptile, and bird skulls, looking for clues as to who they belong to. We'll also take a close look at the kinds of teeth that mammals have as we munch on apple slices and carrots. Then, go on a short hike to search for mystery bones! Sign up here.
Where: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005.
For ages 6 – 10, cost: $10 per child; preregistration is required.
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Seed Starting for a Successful Vegetable Garden
March 9
Seed catalogs are here, and packets are in the stores. It's time to think about - and start -- plants for your vegetable garden. Learn how to save time and money in this vegetable seed starting workshop. Each participant will plant, and take-home interesting, new varieties started for their garden. Register here.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.
For adults, cost: $20 per person; preregistration is required.
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Hot Chocolate Walk
March 10
Join Fosterfields staff on a walking tour around the farm and warm up with a cup of delicious hot chocolate. See how the farm changes when the weather gets cold. Join us here.
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
For all ages, cost: $10 per person; preregistration is required.
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Adventures in STEM: Frog Science!
March 12
In this series, young scientists explore different parts of the natural world through experiments and activities, making surprising discoveries along the way. Join us to conduct a scientific study to collect data on which frogs are calling in each forest pool! Click here to register.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
For ages 6 – 10, cost: $10 per child; preregistration is required.
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Maple Sugar Festival
March 9, 12 pm-4 pm
We're excited to bring back our annual maple sugar festival where we celebrate all things maple sugar! There will be guided maple sugaring history walks, sap cooking demos, taste testing, maple cream making, games, crafts and more! We'll even have a real maple farmer on hand selling his syrup products.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
All ages; cost: $6 per person (age 3 & up); 2 & under FREE. No registration is necessary. The event will happen rain or shine!
Summer Camp Registrations are filling up! Hurry!!
Have you registered your child for our summer programs yet? Act fast to ensure your child's spot in their preferred camp program. Spaces are limited, and programs are filling up rapidly. Don't miss out! Explore our summer camps here.
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Make Your Own Butter
March 16
Join us for this complete butter making workshop. We will make butter in the Crazy Daisy butter churns, then you will select the ingredients for flavored butter (salt or fruit). Enjoy some butter and biscuits and take the rest home! Rsvp here.
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
For all ages, cost: $25 per family, up to 5 people; preregistration is required.
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Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide
March 16 & 17
Enjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion in the gardens and on the paths of Frelnghuysen Arboretum. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Register here.
Where: Willowwood Arboretum, 300 Longview Road, Chester Township, 07930 on March 16
Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960 on March 17
For adults, cost: $20 per person; preregistration is required.
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Cache-ing for Gold.
March 17
Geocaching is a great outdoor activity for families! Use a GPS unit or cell phone and a map to locate hidden treasures, called “caches" that contain extra special St. Patrick’s-themed prizes. All materials are provided. Register here.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07927
Ages 7 & up with an adult, cost: $15 per person, preregistration is required.
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Floral Arranging with Supermarket Flowers: Spring Blooms
March 26
Tulip and Daffodil blooms are here! Bring your own bunch --or any bunch-- from the supermarket and learn ways to arrange them into a spectacular arrangement as well as how to keep them fresher longer. We supply the container and greens, and you supply the flowers. Enroll here.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.
For adults, cost: $25 per person, preregistration is required.
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Egg Coloring with Natural Dyes
March 29
In this 45-minute program each family will receive a dozen hard boiled eggs to dye using natural ingredients. Crayons will be provided to draw on eggs. Register here.
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
For all ages, cost: $15 per family, up to 5 people; preregistration is required.
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