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Homeschool Days: What's in a Seed?
May 9
Did you know the food we eat was once a tiny seed? Students will explore our fruit and vegetable gardens to learn where our food comes from. Each student will plant a culinary herb to take home. This is a drop off program. Register here.
For ages 6-12, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960.
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Hands-On History: Mother's Day Gift Workshop - Soap Making for Kids
May 11
Create beautifully scented, gentle glycerin soap, using herbs and essential oils. Make a special gift for Mom, Grandma or that special someone in your life. Workshop includes 3 wrapped bars of soap per adult/child pair. Register here.
For ages 5 & up with an adult, cost: $20 per child with 1 adult. Preregistration is required.
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
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“With Love”: Victorian Letter Writing for Mother’s Day
May 11
This Mother’s Day, pen a heartfelt letter or card to a special loved one in the style of Victorian letter writing. Participants will draft and design a letter inspired by the visuals of high-quality Victorian cards and art. Materials provided. Register here.
For ages 16 & up, cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Toddler Treks: Who Lays Eggs?
May 15 & 23
It's not just birds that lay eggs! Discover the many animals that do, with a story, egg models to examine and a camouflaged egg hunt on the trails! Register here.
For ages 2-5 with an adult, cost: $7 per child. Preregistration is required.
Happening on May 15 at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
Happening on May 23 at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005.
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World Series of Birding
May 11
Join our team, "the Wandering Warblers," as we search for birds at 5 different Morris County Parks as part of NJ Audubon's World Series of Birding event and fundraiser. Sign up for one site or all five! All skill levels are welcome. During these educational walks, we'll share fun facts about every bird we see, as we strive to spot the most species possible in one day. Binoculars will be available while supplies last. Half of your fee goes towards supporting NJ Audubon. Binoculars will be available to borrow while supplies last. Register here.
For ages 9 & up, cost: $5 per walk per person.
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Natural Dyeing: Stunning Scarves
May 11
Join us to explore the world of plant-sourced dyes! Choose from a range of dye options and color a cotton scarf to keep or give as a gift. All materials will be provided. Register here.
For adults, cost: $35 per person. Preregistration is required. Register here.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960.
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Heritage Workshops: Beginner's Tinsmithing Part 2
May 12
Learn the historic art of tinsmithing and create an old-time tin cup in this two-part workshop. Materials provided. Please bring your lunch! Register here.
For ages 12& up, cost: $75 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: The Cooper Gristmill, 66 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930.
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Mother’s Day Loaves of Love
May 12
Join us this Mother’s Day to make your loved one a delicious gift! Participants will be using stencils and bread scoring techniques to make personalized loaves of bread. Includes a tour of a working gristmill. Materials provided. Register here.
For ages 16 & up, cost: $25 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: The Cooper Gristmill, 66 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930.
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Educating Educators: Learning and Teaching about Migrating Songbirds
May 18
Calling all teachers, naturalists, environmental educators, scout leaders, and homeschool parents! Let the experts at the Great Swamp teach you what and how to teach about a variety of natural history topics. This month's session focuses on songbirds returning from migration to their nesting grounds in NJ. Register here.
For educators, cost: $35 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
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Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide
May 19
Enjoy a combination of Japanese-oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness and wellness promotion in the gardens of Willowwood Arboretum in Chester Township. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Register here.
For adults, cost: $20 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960.
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Silver Maples: Welcoming Wreaths
May 23
Warmer weather means endless weeding and pruning, but can we find a new purpose for what we remove? Participants will use harvested vines, along with dried flowers and grasses, to craft decorative wreaths. Register here.
For adults, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960.
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