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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Mellow Yellow
August 1- August 31
Yellow flowers of all shapes and sizes are exploding in August. Get the clues and then see if you can find all the yellow blooms throughout the gardens. Complete the hunt and get a prize. Register here.
For all ages, cost: $10 per group up to 6 people. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Butterfly Buddies for Littles
August 1
It's butterfly season at Pyramid Mountain! We'll read a story all about butterflies, learn how butterflies help flowers in our butterfly garden, then head out on the trail and look for our butterfly buddies! Register here.
For ages 2-5 with an adult, cost: $7 per child, Preregistration is required.
Where: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005
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Heritage Workshops: Flight Boards
August 4
Create your own one-of-a-kind flight board using historic tools and woodworking techniques. Register here.
For adults, cost: $35 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Fantastic Fungi for Beginners
August 8
Why did the mushroom go to the party? Because he was a FUN-GI! Discover the fantastic world of fungi and how they benefit the environment. Learn some common species too. Register here.
For ages 8 & up, cost: $7 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, 07928
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Specialty Workshops: Summertime Refreshments
August 10
Using historic recipes for the homestead garden, create a tea, infused lemonade, and simple syrup. Register here.
For adults, cost: $30 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Garden Sprouts: Blooms for Bouquets
August 14
How do your flowers grow? In this month's Garden Sprouts program, preschoolers and their adult will visit the Arboretum's flower beds and make a flower bouquet. Register here.
For ages 3-5 with an adult, cost: $10 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Glacial Erratic Hike: Strenuous
August 17
Hike to see the three massive glacial erratics (rocks carried here by a glacier thousands of years ago) on Pyramid Mountain. Be ready for steep and rocky terrain on this strenuous, 3-hour hike for experienced hikers only. Bring water and a snack! Register here.
For adults, cost: $10 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005
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Homeschool Days: Easy Soap Making with Natural Materials
August 22
Using essential oils, natural scents, and dried material from the Arboretum's gardens, craft two bars of summer scents soap to use or give as a gift. 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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Chicken Run: Movie Night and 5K
August 24
Come to Fosterfields and enjoy this family fun night! Race along the trails of the farm in our 5k or stroll with your family during our 1k walk. After, enjoy food from the Colonial Grill and watch Chicken Run on the big screen. Free popcorn included with admission. BYO blankets and lawn chairs. Register here.
For all ages, cost: $ 30 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Foster fields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Park Alliance Golf Outing
September 16
The Alliance for Morris County Parks is hosting their annual golf outing on September 16, at Berkshire Valley Golf Course. Teams and individual golfers are welcome. The Alliance supports park amenities and programs in the Morris County Park system.
Sign in and breakfast beginning at 8 am. Tee off at 9 am, followed by a barbecue lunch. Hole contests, door prizes, and a 50-50 are included. Registered golfers also receive a certificate for a future round of golf. Individual golfer fee is $175. Team fees vary. Email dlanza@morrisparks.net to register.
Where: Berkshire Valley Golf Course, 28 Cozy Lake Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
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