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Butterflies for Beginners
August 29
It's butterfly season at Pyramid Mountain! Join a naturalist as we search the trails and our butterfly garden for our local species! Learn a bit about our native butterflies, how they fit into the ecosystem, and even how you can support them at home, too! Register here.
For adults, cost: $8 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005
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Free Flour Friday: Cider Pressing
August 30
Stop in for a tour and bring the family for apple cider pressing. Your group's visit includes a 1-pound bag of Cooper Mill flour.
For all ages, cost: Included with price of admission.
Where: Cooper Gristmill, 66 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930.
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Stream Exploration!
August 31
Our streams are home to a whole host of incredible organisms! Wade into our creek and see what creatures you can find, then, discover what those creatures can tell you about how healthy the stream is! Wear rain boots and dress to get wet! Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and take part. Register here.
For ages 6-12, cost: $8 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, 472 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005
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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: It's a Seedy Business
September 1- September 30
Flip. Float. Fly. Seeds are ripening, dropping, and plants are readying for next year's growing season. Search for all sorts of seeds both big and small. Grab your camera and the clues and get started! 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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Homeschool Explorers
September 5
Since it's still summer, exploration will take students to the cooler parts of the Arboretum as they explore annual and perennial flowers. Students should dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. This is a drop off program. Register here.
For ages 8 & up, cost: $15 per child. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Antique Tractor and Engine Day
September 7
Come to Fosterfields to learn about how the combustion engine changed farms and communities a century ago. See antique tractors, automobiles, and stationary engines in action and understand how they run! Register here.
For all ages, cost: $5 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Homestead Hearth Cooking
September 7
Hearth cooking is back at Historic Speedwell! Join us as we create historic recipes using an open-hearth fire and herbs and vegetables from the garden. Register here.
For ages 12 & up, cost: $15 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Totally Turtles for Littles
September 8
Bring your little ones to explore the world of turtles as we visit the forest and pond to look for them. Held rain or shine! Register 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, 07928
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Garden Sprouts: Great Grasses
September 11
What do you think of when you imagine grass? Short, green grass? Let’s look up high and see what grasses we can find! Explore the many different textures and types of grasses. Dress for the weather. Register here.
For ages 3-5 with an adult, cost: $10 per child with an adult. Preregistration is required.
Where: Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Woodstove Cooking Class: Pasta
September 12
Join the Fosterfields staff during this hands-on cooking workshop. Make some fresh pasta and sauce from farm fresh ingredients to take home! The workshop takes place on the antique woodstove inside the historic Farmhouse! Register here.
For adults, cost: $40 per person. Preregistration is required.
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
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