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Silver Maples
March 28
Discover the world of painting flower portraits, different flower artists' techniques and styles over the centuries. Create your own pointillism flower painting to bring home in this new monthly program for adults. Register here.
For adults 55 & up, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, 07960.
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Froggies for Littles
March 30
Bring your little ones to hear the music of the spring frogs as they call from the forest pools. Spy on them as they try to find mates and learn all about the lives of frogs from a naturalist. Held rain or shine! Sign up here.
For ages 2-5 with an adult, cost: $7 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
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Camping Kids
April 3
Kids on spring break can spend some time learning camping skills at the Great Swamp. We will put up backpacking tents, learn how to build a campfire, and practice ways to treat drinking water! Register here.
For ages 6-9, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
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S'mores and Popcorn Party
March 29
Learn how to make popcorn the old-fashioned way and toast a marshmallow to enjoy a s'more. Register here.
For all ages, cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
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Garden Essentials: Starting Perennial Flowers from Seeds
April 6
Starting flowers from seed can give you more bang for your buck. While starting perennials from seed can be the gift that gives back for years! Here's your chance to learn tips and tricks on how to start different seeds...taking home what you start. Enroll here.
For adults; cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown 07960.
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Kids in the Wild: Shelters
April 6
Join us to get into the woods, learn new outdoor skills, meet other like-minded kids, and build confidence. In this session, we learn how to build debris survival shelters out of sticks and leaves. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and take part. Register here.
For ages 8-13; cost: $10 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
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Paranormal Evenings: The Frelinghuysen Mansion
April 13
Back by popular demand - Paranormal Evening at the Frelinghuysen Mansion. The Mansion was built in 1891 by George Griswold Frelinghuysen, President of Ballantine Brewing Company, and his wife, Sarah Ballantine. Lead by New Jersey Paranormal Project, join us to see what exciting paranormal activities await! Register here.
For adults, cost: $50 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Garden Sprouts: In the Pink
April 10
Why are so many spring flowers pink? Kids will search for shades of pink in the gardens and figure out who or what likes pink. You will also start a pink plant to take home. Register here.
For ages 3 - 5 with an adult, cost: $10 per child with 1 adult. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown 07960.
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Beginner's Embroidery: Cherry Blossom
April 11
Using a classic stitch pattern, students will learn the basics of embroidery, a craft dating back to the 5th century B.C., and create a classic cherry blossom motif. All materials are provided. Register here.
For adults, cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Join our Historic sites' summer camps!
Recipe For Adventure
July 15 – 19
Here, the kids will be time-traveling chefs in training as we discover the link between the farm, the mill and the food on our table. It will be a culinary journey into the past as we cook dishes over an open-hearth fire, garden, churn, prepare the perfect table, and dine like its 1899!
Mini-Coopers Science Camp
July 22 – 26, July 29 – August 2
We will explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) in this camp, getting hands-on through experimentation, conduct archaeological investigation, and have fun while getting to work the old-fashioned way.
Register here or call 862.325.7701.
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Spring Forward 5k!
April 13
Join the Alliance for Morris County Parks on April 13th at Central Park of Morris County for a 5K run/walk!
The Alliance supports park amenities and programs in the Morris County Park system. Metals will be provided to all participants. Register at www.morris5K.com.
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